Broken Lies | 18+

[𝟐] 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

[AURORA]

"Can you drive faster?" I ask, gasping in pain as the car shakes.

"I can't draw more attention to myself, hold on."

I grunt, clutching my wounded arm. I lay my head back on the headrest and inhale. This is the most pain I have ever felt... and that says a lot.

Enzo makes a rough turn and I groan loudly, he looks over at me, "We're here. I can't take you to a hospital but I'll call the family doctor."

I nod, not caring anymore. I just need this fucking bullet out of my arm before I pass out.

He parks the car and I look out the window, noticing a small two-story Victorian house. Enzo gets out, coming over to my side and opening my door.

He grabs me under my knees and arms, holding me bridal style. He walks up the porch and unlocking the door. "I'll have to take you to my room, the bed is really good so it won't put to much pressure on your arm."

"When will the doc be here?" I ask.

"I haven't called him but, it only takes him 10 minutes if he's not busy."

I grunt, feeling my eyes getting heavy. Enzo shakes me slightly, "Don't fucking fall asleep." He demands.

"I'll try." I mumble, laying my head against his chest.

I sigh as the pain lessens and my eyes close. I'm laid on a bed, the velvet bedding brushing against my hands, "Mm, this is nice."

He laughs, "I told you." He says, "I'm calling the doctor now, don't fall asleep."

I nod, "Sure."

He groans, saying something before I hear the door close. I close my eyes again, letting my body relax as darkness takes me under.

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"She'll be fine, I got the bullet out. All she needs is rest."

I groan, opening my eyes to see an old Asian man above me. "Hi sweetness, I'm Akira." He says, putting his hand on my forehead, "How are you feeling?"

"Like I've been hit with a bus."

He laughs, tapping my nose before getting off the bed, he looks at me with a pointed stare. "No arm movement for at least a week." He points to Enzo, "Enzo here has requested you stay with him, is that okay?"

I nod, "Only for a little."

Akira nods before leaving the room, closing the door behind him. Enzo comes to stand in-front of me, "Are you hungry?"

"Yes."

He looks to my arm, pity in his eyes, "What do you want?" He asks, "We haven't needed to use this house so there's not much food ."

I click my fingers when an idea comes into my head, "Do you have ramen?"

He narrows his eyes, "You were just shot and you want ramen?"

I nod, "I haven't had ramen since I was admitted."

"Okay, I'll be back in a bit." He leaves the room, closing the door but leaving it cracked.

I look at my arm and grimace, damn. It's always me.
I sit up on the bed, laying my back against the headboard, I let out a strangled cry as my wound rubs against the headboard.

After five minutes of waiting, Enzo comes back in into the room, a small bowl in hand, "Here, it's chicken."

"Thank you." I take the bowl from him, setting it on my lap.

He nods, "Anything else? I have things I need to set straight."

I laugh quietly, rubbing my lip, "I have to pee, but I can do that one my own."

"Okay," he says, walking to the door. "I'll be down in my office, come down after you nap. Or whenever you want."

I nod, "Sounds good," he turns to walk out the door, I stop him, "Thank you, by the way."

He smiles, "It's the least I can do." He leaves the room, leaving the door cracked again.

I eat my ramen, reaching for the remote that's on the nightstand and turning on the television. Hmm, Gilmore Girls. I haven't seen this shit in forever. I laugh at something Luke says, taking another bite of ramen.

I finish my ramen, getting up from the bed and walking to the bathroom, making sure not to bump my arm on the wall.

I finish my business, successfully managing to avoid hurting my arm. I walk back into the room, gently lying in the bed. I rub my good arm over the bedding, feeling the velvet.

I close my eyes, laying my head on my the pillow. I sigh in exhaustion, letting the television play in the background as I fall asleep.

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