"Another Little One!?" (Zalfie's Baby)

Chapter 22

Alfie POV

'I'm afraid to tell you that Zoe's heart is at rest, whilst you were sleeping, she died. I'm so sorry'

"Alfie, Alfie, wake up mate!" Someone shook my shoulders

"Alfie, it's me, Joe!"

I opened my eyes and looked up to Joe's blue eyes, staring right at me, smirking

"How can you be smiling when Zoe is DEAD!!! Get out! She doesn't deserve a brother like you"

I was so angry at him

"No, Alfie, look at Zoe, she's not dead"

I sat up and looked at her, her stomach was going up and down which showed that she WAS breathing

"Alfie, Zoe has made a miraculously quick recovery which means that she's partly breathing on her own. This means that because her breath is so weak at the moment, we're still keeping her on life support" the nurse said

Tears suddenly streamed down my face

"My little one is going to be ok" I whispered

Then the moment was ruined when I looked at Joe

"Mate, I'm sorry, I had this dream that the nurse told me that Zoe was dead and I was so angry at how happy you were that I just took it out on you, I'm sorry!"

"Apology accepted" he said, and smirked again

"Alfie, I really think you need to go home because I'm not trying to be rude but you stink of beer and you need a shower and also your breath is rancid mate"

"I'm not leaving z. . ." But before I could finish my sentence, Joe interrupted me

"I know what you're about to say, but I'm here now, someone will always be with her, go home and get showered and then come back"

Taking his advice I booked a taxi and went to wait outside

***

I saw it draw up so I waved at him, telling him where to stop

As the taxi drove nearer I realised it was exactly the same driver as last night

Great!

"Where to" the man said impatiently, looking at his watch

I gave him my address, got in the car and he started driving

***

"£10" he demanded

"Alright, alright, I'm just getting it out my pocket!" And took a note out of my pocket

He snatched the note and gave me a filthy look before driving off

I got out my key and opened the front door

***

I took off my Vans and made my way upstairs to Eliza's room

"Hello there Eliza" I said, Eliza's delicate eyes wide open

Suddenly someone grabbed my shoulders and turned me round, touching my chest

"Get off me!" I shoved her back, as hard as I could

"Ooh, easy tiger, look Alfie, your girlfriend, fiancé, whatever she is WILL die, so you might as well have me"

It wouldn't hurt, would it?

Just this once

I was broken and needed someone to talk to and to love

All I wanted was someone to numb the pain, surely that isn't so bad?

I gently I pulled her back into my arms and kissed her

It wasn't like I kissed Zoe, It wasn't passionate, it was forceful and meaningless

It still felt good though