“I hope so dear. Here, a young man dropped this off for you.” She handed me a bag with a change of clothes, a coffee, and a breakfast sandwich. Everyone has been trying to get me to leave to rest, but I refuse. Delilah even tried sending Scott in to convince me it was alright, but I’ll never break another promise to Madison.
“Do you know who dropped this off?” Ezra, Rem, and Declan have been rotating shifts with dropping me off clean clothes and food, but they never just dropped it off at the desk and not come see Madison.
“I don’t know his name. but I’ve seen him waiting outside the hospital everyday. He kind of looks like the guy who plays Thor.” Knox has been here waiting? I figured after that night, he’s been hiding out at home. I’m honestly surprised he’s been waiting out front.
I debated going outside to talk to Knox, but I knew right now I was still fuming inside. I didn’t want things to get worst between us, so I decided to go take a shower and change into the clean clothes he brought me. The nurses have been kind enough to let me use the bathroom in Madison’s room since I refused to leave the first few days.
“Hey there beautiful. I’ll be right back.” I kissed Madison’s head and went to shower. I showered fast, ready to get back to Madison. I threw a towel on my waist and went to grab the bag of clothes I forgot on the chair next to her.
“That’s a sight I don’t mind waking up to.” The sweet sound of her raspy voice had me running across the room to her side.
“Little bird…you’re awake.” I barely could get the words out. I was overwhelmed with relief and shock that she really was awake.
“Water?” I grabbed the pitcher of water and poured her a drink.
“Are you alright baby?” I knew I had to hit the call button, but I’ll admit I’m selfish to steal a few minutes alone before the nurses come.
She took a few minutes to think about it and from the sound of the beeping increasing on the monitor, she remembered everything. She looked at me with wide eyes and I said, “Shh, it’s ok. I’m going to call the nurse in and then I’ll explain everything to you later.”
I went to push the call button, but Madison grabbed my wrist to stop me. “Did you see it?” I knew Madison was asking if I saw the video and I wish she hadn’t. I went back and forth in my head, debating if I should tell her the truth or lie. I knew though I had to be honest.
“Yes, I saw it at the party.” The monitor was racing while her eyes began to water.
“Chanel told me you stole it from Delilah and this was just another cruel plan to get back at me.” Her lip was quivering and the tears were streaming down her face. The sight of her was heart breaking. I really fucked up if she believes I could be this vicious.
“Baby, please believe me. I had no part of this and I would never do something so…”
“He’s right Madison.” Knox came walking in, cutting me off. All I know is if he wants to save any bit of our friendship, he better tell Madison the truth.
“Maddie, it’s my fault. I switched Jude’s note out for the one telling you to come to our house. Please believe me, I had no idea about that video. I never even knew that happened to you. Chanel was suppose to get you to go out to the pool house and think Jude was screwing her friend. I’m so sorry, I wish I could take it all back.” Madison’s monitor hasn’t calmed down, so I hit the call button while she was focused on what Knox was saying. This was just too much for her and she needed to calm down.
“I need time to process this. I hope one day I could forgive you.” Right there showed the good in Madison. I bet any other person would kick him out and never look back, but Madison was a loyal friend who never gives up on someone even when they deserve it.
“I understand and I hope one day you both could too.” Knox tried to give us a small smile and turned to leave, but Madison stopped him before he could walk out.
“Knox!”
He stopped but didn’t turn back. He was a quiet for a few seconds until he said, “Yeah Madison?”
“You’ll be okay, right?”
“I hope so.” Without waiting to see what Madison had to say next, Knox left without looking back.
I looked over to Madison who was visibly upset and said to her, “You…you are amazing Madison.”
She looked up at me with a confused look on her face and asked, “Why do you say that?”
“Knox had a part in why you are laying here right now after fighting for your life this past week, but you’re still concerned if he will be okay. You always put everyone first before yourself. You didn’t deserve this, but I swear to you I will never let anything happen to you again.” Madison gave me a small smile and reached out for my hand.
“Thank you, I would have died in that house if it wasn’t for you saving me.” The thought alone if I didn’t come when I did haunted me ever since.
“You’re welcome, but how do you remember that? You were unconscious when I finally was able to get inside.” Madison barely had a pulse when I arrived, so I really didn’t think she would remember anything.
“Remember when we were swimming and you told me I needed to fight for my life and not give up?” I remembered that day like it was yesterday. I nodded my head yes and she continued to say, “I tried so hard too, but when she shot me I couldn’t anymore. I was more scared
