This was supposed to be longer, but since I took a long time to get it updated, I decided to just separate it and give you guys this instead of making you wait any longer. So I'm going to split this and make it into a two part chapter. This is not intended to be a Spashley chapter, but it is needed for future chapters. So… here is part 1.
Disclaimer: Only own the plot and the OCs.
Chapter 14. Part 1: It All Comes Crashing Down
Madison's POV
Chelsea, Kyla, Kelsey and I are chillin' out at Grey right now. Since Glaiden, Spashley and Carmanie went out on dates, we all decided to come out and get better acquainted. I found out about their couple names from hanging out with them all week.
It's not very busy here, even though it's a Friday night, so we are just sitting around a table playing a question game to find out things about each other.
"Ok. A place you'd like to have sex." Kelsey said to the table. Ugh, I'm surrounded by perverts.
"In an office." Chelsea replied. "That would be so hot."
"Any place that's not me or my partner's house." Kyla said.
Then all eyes were on me. "I guess at a house where a party is being held, with the door unlocked." Now I'm sounding just as perverted as them.
"Ah the thrill of being caught." Kelsey said. "I'd like to do it in a bathroom stall." She winked at Chelsea.
"It scares me how you are just like Spencer, but with green eyes." Chelsea said to her. "Hey, Spencer got that idea from me, so she's me with baby blues." Kelsey said.
Kyla was now texting somebody and grinning down at her phone. Wonder if it could be who I think it is.
"So Kyla, I noticed you and Brad hanging out a lot this week ever since his girlfriend dumped him." I wiggled my eyebrows at her. "What's happening between you two?"
She tried to contain her smile, but failed. Miserably might I add? "You two are so an item." Chelsea said. "We are just seeing where it goes. We haven't classified ourselves as girlfriend and boyfriend yet." Kyla said. "Girl, just wait till next week. The whole school is going to know that you two are together." I said. "How so?" Kyla asked. "Brad doesn't keep any girl a secret. He likes to show off his girl, especially to his friends." Kelsey said before I got the chance.
I spotted Brad as he walked into the bar and I smiled. "Speak of the devil. He just walked in." I said and they all turned to look at the door.
"Um… I'm gonna go get another drink." Kyla drank the rest of her drink and got up. "Uh huh yeah sure. Because that's what you're gonna do." You gotta love Chelsea's sarcasm.
"I am." Kyla defended. "Ok. Bring me back a glass of Brad while you're at it." I said. "You know what. Whatever you guys." She huffed and walked away.
"Wow. Put some Latin, height and green eyes on her and she could be the next Madison." Kelsey laughed. "Keep that up Kels. And Imma have to slap the white out of you." I raised my eyebrow at her and she just smiled and wiggled hers at me.
"Shall we continue the game?" She asked. "Your turn Maddie."
"Ok. Favorite type of movie."
"Romance." Chelsea said.
"Comedy." Kelsey said.
"Mine is drama." The both of them rolled their eyes at me. "What?"
"Of course you like drama Madison. You are practically the definition of drama." Kelsey said. I was about to say something when my phone rang.
I glared at Kelsey. She got away this time. I took out my phone. It was my mother.
"Sí mamá"
"Stephanie está en el hospital. Necesito que tú venga lo antes posible."
I froze. What? "¿Qué? ¿Cómo sucedió esto? ¿Ella está bien?"
"Sus padres llamaron y dijeron que ella tuvo un accidente. Fue llevada a la sala de emergencia."
Chelsea and Kelsey were looking at me worriedly, probably because of the concerned and fearful expression that I must be wearing.
"Los médicos no pueden decir si ella va a estar bien hasta el momento." Then I heard her sob into the phone. Stephanie is like another daughter to her. I was trying hard to fight back my own tears.
"Estoy en mi camino."
"Bien y conducir con seguridad. No quiero que te hagan daño también."
"Lo haré mamá." She was about to hang up when I stopped her. "Wait. Does Carmen know?"
Carmen already met Stephanie's parents meaning that she met my mom too. They took a real liking to her and vice versa. Stephanie's dad… not so much.
"I'm not sure. Call her and let her know. And come to Ronald Reagan's."
"Ok bye."
I hung up the phone and rubbed my face in my hands.
"I understood Stephanie and Carmen. Is everything okay Mads?" Chelsea asked.
"Stephanie got into an accident and she's in the emergency room."
"WHAT?!"
I saw that coming. But we have to figure out how we are going to get there.
"Well what are you waiting for? Let's go!" They gathered their stuff and stood up. "We've been drinking you guys. None of us can drive." I said and closed my eyes.
"Well, Kyla hasn't. She's been drinking coke ever since we got here. She could drive us." Kelsey said. "But then she'll have to drive all of us together. What about our cars." Other than that I wonder how we would have gotten home. Guess some laws would have had to be broken.
Chelsea looked defeated but Kelsey was thinking about something, then she looked over at the bar. "Brad! Kyla!" Kelsey waved them over. He and Kyla walked over holding hands the entire time. Aww…
"Stephanie got into an accident and we need to get to the hospital." Kelsey said. "Well what are you still doing here?" Kyla was freaking out. "We can't drive because we've been drinking." I said. "Okay let's go. I'll drive you guys in my car." Kyla said.
"We thought of that much but what about our cars." I said.
"I was thinking that Brad could drive my car there but that would still leave Madison's car." Kelsey said.
"Well I'll drive a car and call Chad to bring me back and then drive the other car there." Brad said. Chad is another basketball jock.
"You'd do all of that Brad?" I know he's a nice guy but he can be very lazy as well. "Yeah. Anything for friends." He held out his hand and Kelsey and I gave him our keys.
"You're amazing, you know that?" Kyla kissed him on his cheek. He looked away and I noticed a light blush on his face. "Aww. Brad's in loooove." Kelsey teased him. "Shut up. At least I'm not whipped like you." Brad said.
"I am not whipped!" Kelsey said. "Yes you are." Chelsea said. "Yes I am."
We laughed at the two.
"Okay problem solved. Let's go!" Kyla said. Then she stopped. "Wait. Does Carmen know?" And there are those words again.
"I'll have to call her." I said. "I'll do it." She replied. She took out her phone and dialed a number.
"This is no joking matter … Stephanie's been in an accident."
"Kyla!" I yelled at her and she placed her hand over the mouth of the phone. I lowered my voice because of the heads that just turned our way. "What?" she asked. "You can't just dump it on her like that. You know how Carmen feels about Stephanie." I said. "I couldn't think of anything better. I'm not good at leading up to things. I just come straight out with it." She said. "Another thing you and Ashley have in common. Hand me the phone."
"Carmen?"
Nothing.
"Carmen."
"Where is she?" She finally spoke.
"Hospital. Emergency Room."
"That means she's in the Emergency Department. Probably in the pediatric area because she's not 18 yet." Sounded like she was talking to herself. "Thanks Mads." She hung up before I could say anything else.
The drive to the hospital was silent. All I could think of was who was the person that did this. Stephanie isn't an irresponsible driver. She always drives with both hands at 10 and 2 and she never goes over the speed limit, no matter if she's late for something or how slow it seems that she's driving. Plus she never takes her eyes off the road for anything. She's the kind of person that would pull off to the side of the road just to answer a phone call. It gets annoying fast and that's why I only drive with her if I absolutely have to. Somebody did this… on purpose.
Kyla's phone was ringing in my hand and it knocked me out of thought. It was Carmen.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mads. Uh what hospital is she in?"
"Ronald Reagan Medical Center." It never occurred to me that I didn't tell her what hospital Stephanie was in.
"K thanks. Bye."
"Bye."
Anonymous POV
"Hello? Are you okay? Are you dead?" I shouted. I flipped my phone open and hit speed dial #1.
"Is it done?"
"She's out like a batter on a third strike."
"No jokes. Make sure the job is done. I don't want her dead because she's not the one I'm after, but I want her badly hurt to get his attention."
"Sure thing boss. And no worries. It's done."
"Good." I heard a beep in my ear and I knew that he hung up.
I shoved the phone in my pocket and cautiously made my way over to the car.
Shit!
I hit the driver's side. I meant to hit the passenger's side. I hope for my sake that she's alive. I reached through the broken window and felt for her pulse in her neck with my two fingers. I smiled with relief when I felt it pulsating.
I walked back to my car and sat in it. Should I call the ambulance? Boss did say that he didn't want her dead.
After about 2 minutes I realized that I was still parked in the road at an accident scene. Anyone could drive by. I quickly pulled out my phone and dialed 911. When they answered, I explained that there was an accident and told them the location, but kept my identity unknown.
I got out and went back over to the car and slipped my card for the car repair garage that I own in her jacket pocket. Nothing suspicious about that right? I'll give her a free repair when and if she comes. The girl did nothing wrong. She's a victim of revenge. And I feel sorry that this had to happen to her. But that man could take away everything I own if I don't do what he says.
I got back to my car and started it. I had a little trouble, but I finally got it working and I drove away. Best get to the garage and start working on getting it fixed.
Carmen's POV
I just finished showering and I threw on a white tank top and blue, plaid pajama bottoms. After this amazing night that Stephanie and Spencer planned, I was gonna sleep with a smile on my face. But I don't want to sleep yet. I guess a movie couldn't hurt.
Mamá was already asleep so I crept passed her room, so I wouldn't wake her. I went to the living room and searched through the DVD case and finally picked one out.
Fast Five.
I love this movie because I like action films, plus I have a thing for cars. And boy, are those cars awesome! Plus I can't leave out the fact that it was shot in Brazil! Love that country.
The movie was almost finished. It was at the scene where Toretto was wiping out all the police cars with the vault on the highway. This is my favorite scene of them all.
My phone lighted up and I rolled my eyes at the ringtone.
I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry.
Kyla picked it out as her ringtone when she put her number into my phone. I turned down the volume on the TV and took my phone up off of the small table in front of me, and answered it.
"Yes I know you've kissed a girl because I'm her. What else can I do for ya?" I would've thrown in a wink there but she can't see me, so it wouldn't make sense.
"This is no joking matter." I could hear the seriousness in her tone and I instantly stopped joking.
"What's wrong?"
"Stephanie's been in an accident."
I shot up from the couch, but slowly sat back down because my head was now dizzy from standing so quickly. I couldn't say anything. I couldn't think, much less speak.
"Kyla!" I heard Madison through the phone, and then the rest was muffled.
"Carmen?" Madison was talking to me. I tried to speak but I couldn't get out any words. "Carmen."
I finally found my voice. "Where is she?"
"Hospital. Emergency Room."
"That means she's in the Emergency Department. Probably in the pediatric area because she's not 18 yet." I said mostly to myself. "Thanks Mads."
I didn't wait for a reply, I hung up.
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I need to go and see her. I didn't even change my clothes. I just threw on a pair of shoes and a hoodie and was out the door with my keys and phone.
As I was driving, I remembered that I never asked which hospital she was in. Ugh! I sighed in frustration and drove into a gas station. My tank was almost empty. Luckily I keep money in my car. I called back Kyla while I was pumping the gas.
"Hello?" Madison answered.
"Hey Mads. Uh what hospital is she in?"
"Ronald Reagan Medical Center."
"K thanks. Bye."
"Bye."
I pulled back out onto the road and sped through the streets of L.A. This one guy tried to race with me and I couldn't say no to a challenge. He was fast, but he had nothing on me and my Chevy Camaro. I left him choking on my dust.
I had managed to get 2 speeding tickets and 4 tickets for running red lights.
Stupid law.
I got to the hospital and it took me forever to find a parking space. Ok I exaggerated a bit there but hospital parking lots are the worst! I was about to give up and just park illegally in front of the hospital, not caring if I get towed, when I saw a car reverse out of a space.
Finally!
I parked in the space and jogged to the front and through the automatic doors. I went up to the lady at the front desk. "I'm looking for a girl who was checked into the emergency room tonight. She was in a car accident."
"Ok. What's her name?" She clicked some things on the computer.
Daaaayyyuuumm. She's hot! She's blonde with incredible blue eyes. She kind of looks something like Spenc-
"Ahem." She cleared her throat. Oh right. She asked me a question.
"Oh uh." Smooth. Come on, get your brain cells together Carmen. She raised an eyebrow at me. Way to embarrass yourself dude. Great now I'm talking to myself too. "Stephanie Travieso."
She turned back to the computer and typed something. "I'm sorry. Ms. Travieso is in surgery at the moment."
"Surgery?" I whispered and rested my head in my hands on top of the desk. I felt hands rubbing my back and shoulder, and then those hands lifted my head off of the desk. "They're trying their best with her. I'm sure she's going to be fine." She smiled and gave me a tissue.
Great. Your girlfriend is in surgery and you're here ogling the nurse and thinking about her hands on you and her eyes and smile. Grow up Carmen.
Ok. Where did that voice in my head come from? Because I now officially hate it.
Please don't listen to that voice anyways. I just can't stop thinking that she looks so much like Spenc-
"You can go and wait in the waiting room until I get some information." The hot nurse said. I turned my head in the direction she pointed to behind of me. I smiled and thanked her and walked to the doorway with the words 'WAITING ROOM' above it.
There was Mr. and Mrs. Travieso and Mateo, their son. Madison and her mom sat next to them, hugging a crying Mrs. Travieso. Ashley, Spencer, Kyla, Kelsey, Chelsea, Glen and Aiden occupied the seats next to them and looked sadly at the crying people.
Spencer was the first to notice me. She walked the short distance to me and engulfed me into a hug. "Do you know anything Spence?" I sobbed into her shoulder.
"They couldn't tell us much because they don't even know what's happening yet. All we know is that she is in surgery. She suffered a blow to the head."
I couldn't stop crying. I really couldn't. Trust me, I tried but the tears are just flowing.
Spencer took me to the bathroom to get cleaned up and then she sat me in her chair next to Ashley. All the chairs in the room was now filled.
A man who I presumed was a doctor walked into the room with a clipboard in his hand. "Travieso?" He called out into the room. Mr. and Mrs. Travieso stood up and he walked over to us.
"Hi. I'm Dr. DeWolfe, Stephanie's neurologist." He shook both of their hands. "I have some news pertaining to her." As he said that, all of us gathered around him.
He looked at us strangely. "I can only talk to family members."
"They are family. These are her siblings, cousins and aunt." Mrs. Travieso said. I swear she's the nicest woman on earth. Dr. DeWolfe looked at us like he was unsure, but he slightly shook his head and looked down at the clipboard.
He tapped the pen on it and then looked up. "Stephanie got out of surgery. She suffered a cognitive traumatic brain injury. The surgery was successful, but she will be spending a few days here for observation, and I will schedule a CAT scan for her when she wakes up from her concussion." He paused.
Both Traviesos, Madison and her mom tried to keep themselves together and Spencer gave my shoulders a squeeze. Mateo seemed oblivious to the fact that his sister is hurt as he played with some toys in a corner. Then again, he's only 7. Mrs. Travieso wiped her eyes and nodded for him to continue.
"Other than that, she has a broken left arm and left leg. She has a broken rib and 2 others that are bruised. They are also on the left side. We figure the reason is because the impact of the accident occurred on her left." Dr. said.
Then Mrs. Travieso lost it and cried uncontrollably in her husband's chest. I started crying again and Spencer turned me around and hugged me tightly. I felt a hand rub my back and I guessed that it was Ashley's because she was standing closer to us.
"Is she going to be alright Doc?" That was Ashley. Thank God she asked because I couldn't find the voice to.
"I can't give you an absolute answer but from how she's holding up, I'll say she'll be fine." He said. I realize that doctors tend to tell people that patients would be 'fine'. What is that supposed to help?
He excused himself to go talk to who I assume is a fellow doctor. He returned shortly after. "Good news and bad news. The good news is that her breathing has evened out. I failed to mention earlier that she was having some trouble breathing. I apologize." He stopped and looked at all of us apologetically. He continued when all of us were just staring at him.
"And the bad news is that she won't be waking up anytime tonight, so I would suggest that you all go home and get some rest. Then you can come back tomorrow morning, hopefully when she's awake." Mr. Travieso thanked him and the Dr. left.
It was then that Mr. Travieso noticed me and he waved me over. He hugged me. I was a bit surprised. Oh who am I kidding? I was very surprised. He doesn't really approve of me and Stephanie's relationship, but he's trying. He didn't say anything. He just patted my shoulder and left after Mrs. Travieso also gave me a hug. Madison's mom also left after talking to Maddie.
"I'm not leaving." I said when I heard Spencer come up behind of me.
Spencer's POV
"I'm not leaving." Carmen said when I came up behind her. "They won't let you stay." I said.
"I want to be here if and when she wakes up. I'm not leaving. They won't get me to."
I laughed a little. Carmen is very stubborn and has a way of persuading people to have her way.
She was still in her PJs like me and Ashley. I tried to change into some jeans, but Ashley didn't let me. So I'm still in my SpongeBob pajama pants and a T-shirt.
I gave up and followed her to the front desk with Ashley in tow. The lady who was there earlier had left and another nurse was in her place. When I noticed who she was I stopped in my tracks and took a small step back. You won't believe who I'm looking at right now.
Carmen and Ashley looked at me confused. The others followed us out, thinking we were leaving and Glen and Chelsea stopped. Probably seeing what I am seeing. Now everyone was looking at the three of us. "Are you guys okay?" Ashley stood in front of me, looking worried. "Glen, what's up?" I heard Aiden say. "Chels, what is it?" That was Kelsey. I looked over at them and Glen gave me a sad look. Chelsea's expression matched his.
I shook my head and took Ashley's hand and started for the doors.
"Sp-Spencer?" It was soft, but I heard the shock in her voice.
I stopped by the sliding doors that were now open for me. I tried not to cry, but my emotions betrayed me. The tears were running down my cheeks.
I didn't look back. I didn't turn around. I didn't say a word.
I walked through the doors and to Ashley's car in the parking lot. Ashley didn't say anything the entire walk there. I'm not in the mood for talking, but it's not like her to not ask me if I'm okay.
"Spencer." That was Glen. I didn't even realize that he followed us. "I'm okay Glen." I sat in the car and looked up at him. "Really. I am."
He wasn't convinced but he didn't press it any further. He nodded his head and patted the door before he left to meet back up with Aiden.
I got a text from Chelsea. Are you going to be okay Spence? – Chels
Yeah I will. I guess I was just shocked to see her but I'm good. Thnx – Spence.
Ashley placed her hand on my arm and I looked at her. I pulled her into a hug and lifted her over and onto my lap. I rested my head between her shoulder and neck and I held her tight as she ran her fingers through my hair.
"Who is that lady Spence? And why are you crying?"
I didn't want to talk right now. I know she's just trying to help, but I just want to be alone to clear my head.
"Can you take me home?" I leaned back and looked at her. I know it's not going to happen without me talking to her first but it was worth a try.
"Come on Spence. Just tonight you made me promise that no matter what we go through together, that we would talk it through and not pull away." She cupped my face. "And I have the ring to prove it."
I smiled at her and she smiled back. "See. I got a smile out of you. That's a start."
I took her right hand off of my face and played with the ring on it. "She's my mom." I said it very soft, but she heard it. "Oh Spence. I'm sorry." She pulled me back into her arms.
"Now I see where you got your looks from. Your mom is smokin' hot." I guess she was talking to herself, but she wasn't soft enough.
I pushed her back. "Ashley!"
"What?" I guess she doesn't know that I heard her.
"This is not the time to be calling my mom hot."
"Oh sorry."
"I forgive you."
I could never stay mad at her. Who could stay mad at her? She's Ashley Davies. The one who holds my heart. I'll never let him know, but Glen was actually the reason that Ashley and I are together. He made this all happen. If he hadn't pushed my bag out of my hand on that Friday that started it all, then I would probably still be looking at Ashley from afar, and she would probably still be fake dating Aiden.
"Do you still want to go home? We could go back to mine and get out a tub of mint chocolate chip ice cream and cuddle on the couch to finish the movie we were watching." Ashley and I were watching a movie before Chelsea called and told me what happened to Stephanie.
I looked at the time in the car. "Tempting, but it's almost 3 a.m. I think I should get some rest and talk to my dad about tonight first thing in the morning."
"Well, there goes my Spencer time."
"Aww. Cheer up. You'll have me all to yourself when we come back from the hospital tomorrow." I hooked my finger under her chin and pulled her lips to mine. Slow and gentle, that's all it needs.
"Mmm. That sounds promising."
She tried to get off of my lap and back over to her seat. Her ass was rubbing on my middle as she tried, and it was quickly turning me on. I held her hips to stop her movement and she looked back at me. I smiled at her. She obviously didn't know what she was doing to me. And knowing Ashley, if I tell her what she's doing, she's going to torture me and do it more.
I spun her legs around and opened my door. "I think it would be easier for the both of us if you just walked around."
She looked at me strangely, but got out and walked around to her side. "Next stop. The Carlin home." She said and pulled out of the space while blowing an imaginary train horn. Too cute.
Sorry about the delay. I'll try to get the next part up as soon as possible. And for a little hint: Something happened to Stephanie that will affect Carmanie's relationship. And if you're wondering, Carmanie is Carmen and Stephanie's couple name. I like thoughts so please share them with me. See you in part 2.
Spanish Translations: Sí mamá=Yes mom.
Stephanie está en el hospital. Necesito que tú venga lo antes posible=Stephanie is in the hospital. I need you to come as soon as possible.
¿Qué? ¿Cómo sucedió esto? ¿Ella está bien?=What? How did this happen? Is she okay?
Sus padres llamaron y dijeron que ella tuvo un accidente. Fue llevada a la sala de emergencia=Her parents called and said that she was in an accident. She was taken to the emergency room.
Los médicos no pueden decir si ella va a estar bien hasta el momento=The doctors cannot tell if she will be okay as yet.
Estoy en mi camino=I'm on my way.
Bien y conducir con seguridad. No quiero que te hagan daño también=Good and drive safe. I do not want you to get hurt too.
Lo haré mamá=I will mom.