Epilogue….not really
Disclaimer: Well I decided to totally scrap the epilogue idea because there were still a few things I wanted to add at the last minute. Im glad I did it this way because it makes the story come to more of a conclusion. Enjoy the last chapter and ill upload the next story soon!
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Three broken ribs, a concussion, a sprained ankle, a dislocated shoulder major blood loss, and a cracked collarbone.
The nurse had made a big mistake my telling me one morning that if I ever felt any discomfort all I had to do, was push a magical button and most of the pain would go away.
"Ma'am I'm going to have to ask you to stop doing that." The elderly nurse said.
"You're not the boss of me, Captain Potato Salad!" I hollered and then burst into a fit of laughter and pressed the morphine button once more.
I had no idea what I was saying and was probably making an ass out of myself but I didn't care because I felt goooood.
I had been cooped up in that room for THREE DAYS and Sookie had by my side every minute. It had gotten so bad that I finally told her to go home. Even with my rapid healing abilities, I still needed some time to heal.
"Ma'am that button is for pain only." The nurse said as she began to reach for the device.
I immediately slapped her hand away. "Touch this button and I will bite your fingers off!" I said as I made a snapping gesture with my mouth. I then leaned over and whispered. "OH, and keep an eye out…there's a leprechaun around here and I don't much care for the way he looks at me."
The nurse sighed and left me to my button which I had appropriately dubbed. 'The Real Doctor Feel Good' I turned on the television but there was nothing on the this late at night except commercials informing me that I should call them I've been hurt in an accident.
Hmmmm I wonder if I could sue Sophie-Anne
I didn't like being in hospitals. It didn't help that all the male nurses would come in every chance they had to see id I was 'doing alright'. Apparently even in my condition, they still found me attractive.
There then came a sudden rap at the door.
"Leave me alone Michael! I have enough Jell-O fruit cups to last me a life time." I was referring to a fairly attractive 'murse' who was trying to win my heart one hospital snack at a time. The door slowly opened as I closed my eyes in exhaustion.
"And just who is Michael?" I heard Eric's voice. My eyes immediately shot to him. Eric hadn't come to visit me since I had been in the hospital and to tell you the truth I was a little pissed. You'd think after saving his life he would at least send a card.
"My new boyfriend." I said shortly, once the shock of seeing had subdued.
He didn't say anything,
"What are you doing here?" I asked trying to sit up. When I moved I felt an ache in my stomach. Even with the morphine it hurt.
"There were a few things I needed to get settled with regarding the Kings and Queens as well as do some recuperating of my own." He said answering an un-spoken question I had." After a long pause he continued. "You shouldn't be here."
I looked at him confused then looked at the television. "should I be in Boca Raton taking out a time share?" I asked gesturing to the infomercial.
Eric didn't comment.
"You are too young." Was all he said. He wasn't looking at me.
"For the time share? Those guys will take anyone." I said
Something told me that we weren't talking about the same thing.
"After we settle our agreement we shouldn't see one another anymore." He finished.
I was floored. I didn't know what it was I was feeling for Eric but I at least wanted to make a decision on if we were going to me enemies…friends…or more. It seemed like Eric was making the decision for me. Nothing. I was hit with a swell of emotions. Was he right? Probably. Even a friendship between us would have been unrealistic but…I still didn't like it.
"So…let me get this straight. I go through all this bullshit for you and you just wash your hands of me?" I asked my voice becoming increasingly unsteady.
"You'll get your money." Eric said his face frozen in a hard look.
WHAT!
"Wow…you really do know how to make a girl feel special. Just leave the money on the nightstand huh?" I sneered.
"What is it you want from me Casey?" His voice growing bitter "A date? Do you want me to take you to a movie? Go on a picnic?" He asked his voiced laced with sarcasm.
"Yes!" I immediately snapped. "What is so wrong with wanting to spend time with someone you care about?"
Eric sighed. "I don't care about you Casey." Eric said matter-of-factly.
My mouth hung open. "But….at…the hotel you said--"
"I never said I cared about you. I said I cared for your wellbeing." He interjected
Why is he doing this?
"You…kissed me." I said heavily.
Eric the smiled. "Don't get me wrong Casey, you're a very desirable…" he then paused. Almost as if he we choosing his next word wisely. "girl."
Girl??!
He continued. "but if you think every man that kisses you, cares for you, then you have a lot more growing up to do than I thought."
I said nothing. I just stared out into space my mind blank.
"Casey." Eric said.
I didn't look at him. I knew that if I looked at him I was either going to claw his face off or bawl my eyes out.
"Casey." He said a little louder.
"Huh?" I asked staring at the wall. "Oh, umm, I'm a little tired. I think I'm just going to… turn the lights off on your way out." I said not being able to maintain any further.
When he didn't move I felt strong enough to look at him. He was studying me with a curious eye.
I swallowed hard feeling my emotions rising. "Please…leave Mr. Northman."
His jaw clecnched and sighed.
"This is for your own good girl." He said not moving.
I then eased myself back so I was lying down and ignored Eric's gaze and his words and closed my eyes. When the lights went out I opened then to see that Eric had left the room one hand covered my mouth as a ragged cry left me.
When Sookie and I finally came home, I was just happy to be out of that hospital. Five days in that bed is enough to drive any person crazy. I didn't tell Sookie about Eric's visit. There was no point. I would just wind up crying all over again.
I was still a little sore but was a hell of a lot better than I was a few days ago. I walked with a slight limp and my stomach hurt from where they stitched my wound. I discovered that I had been stabbed in the exact same place I had years ago.
Now isn't that just a bit of irony
When we entered Sookies house Octavia and Amelia were sitting at the dining room table. Amelia immediately rose to her feet while Octavia remained seated.
"Casey! Oh my god! Sookie told us everything…are…are you alright?" Amelia asked.
"Yeah." I smiled warmly. "Thank you for the clothes." I said warmly.
Amelia had lent me another pair when Sookie came to pick me up from the hospital earlier that day.
Octavia rose and slowly walked over to me. She put her hand on my shoulder and smiled quickly. "You're one tough cookie." She gave me a quick pat and disappeared into the kitchen.
Amelia went over to the coffee table and picked up an envelope. "Casey I found this in front of the door after Sookie left to go pick you up from the hospital."
The envelope simply said "Casey" on it.
I read the letter and stared at it in confusion. I flipped the page over to see if that was all. It was.
"What is it?" Sookie asked warily.
I read the letter aloud.
Casey,
Thank you.
-Gyfi
Sookie stared at me. "That's it?" she asked.
Don't get me wrong I am happy my grandfather contacted me but, that's it? After not seeing him all my life…after I risked everything to save the entire fairy breed…all I get is a simple 'thank you'? Hell, I would have been happier if he got me a gift certificate to Dave and Busters.
"I'm sorry Casey." Sookie said softly placing a hand on my good shoulder.
I tossed my anger out of my mind. I wasn't going to let it get me down. My attention was then turned to three large suitcases by the stairs. "You going somewhere Sook?"
Sookie gave me a puzzled look to see where I was staring. "Those aren't mine." She said shaking her head.
"Oh." Amelia interjected. "Those came for you today too."
I walked over to the suitcases warily. They looked expensive. I nudged them with my foot then put my ear to it to see if I heard any ticking. When the coast seemed clear I opened it. My eyes widened in shock.
It was the clothes that I had bought with Eric's credit card a week ago.
"That was nice." Sookie said warmly when she saw what it was.
On top of the clothes was another envelope. Blank. I opened it and nearly fainted.
"What now?" Sookie asked.
"It's the money Eric promised." I managed to get out.
Sookie tilted her head and crossed her arms confused. "Why are you so shocked? You didn't think Eric was going to give it to you?"
"It's…it's not the amount we agreed on." I said.
This guy goes through more mood swings than a fifteen year old.
I showed her the check and it was Sookies turn to look surprised.
I limped back over to the suit cases and pulled out a change of clothes.
"Sookie...would you mind driving me to the bank." It took her a few seconds to respond.
"Sure." I eventually said still looking at the check. "What's the rush?"
While limping up the stairs I hollered. "I don't want him to change his mind."
Amelia laughed.
After a quick shower I came back down the stairs in a pair of form fitting, dark blue jeans, white tank top with a large skull wearing a crown, and a pair of black and white low top Converses.
Octavia was back to sitting at the dining room table getting ready to take a sip of her coffee and gave me a disproving glare. "You look like a hooligan."
I ignored her glare and Sookies chucked, grabbed my purse and left.
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Who would have thought that cashing a 25,000 check would be so difficult?
I looked at the clock. It was going on 3PM…I had been there for almost 2 hours.
Since I wasn't comfortable walking around with all that money in my bag I decided to open an account and only take $1,000 with me. I was so excited that I didn't mind all of the stares I was getting as they passed the large window I was sitting in front of. All I kept thinking about was what I wanted to buy first.
After getting all of the necessary paperwork filled out, Sookie and I went back to her truck and hopped in. She asked me if there was anything else I needed before she dropped me off at her house and headed to work. I said no.
So there I was, twenty year old Casey Cortez. Half fairy half witch breed. My life had been a crazy rollercoaster paved with heartaches and headaches. In the past week I had kissed a vampire, went on a shopping spree, almost died and found out I was royalty. I was jobless and didn't have a car or a home of my own
…and I couldn't have been happier.
Author's Notes
Well I hope you liked the story. I am still trying to figure out what I am going to call my next story but I have some sort of title's block haha. I am about to punch out the first chapter and it should be posted later on today. I guess you can just do the whole author alert so you know when my next story is going to be. Or you can just do an alert and I'll upload the title of the next book as a new chapter.
Let me just take this time to thank you all for your kind words. I am SOOOOO flipping happy that you liked the story. As long as you keep reading ill keep typing haha
AS a side note let me just explain why I decided to add a few things. I was originally going to end it with the scene in the hospital but I thought that it made Eric out to be too cold hearted.
OOOH better idea why don't you guys give me some ideas on what you think the next story title should be.
