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No Trivia – The continuation

Chapter 6 – One simple word.

No one's POV

Jade's POV

After Tori left, I mused for while on the start of our "Relationship" and the rocky road it took until this very morning.

"I really was going to kill myself." I said aloud.

But she saved me. I've treated her like shit, practically from day one. I made love to her, the day of my wedding then promptly tore her heart out by marrying Beck, an hour later.

I was jolted out of my thoughts by the arrival of a young blonde nurse who greeted me with a saccharine smile. I guessed she was probably right out of nursing school, full of enthusiasm and ready to heal. In that case, her spirit hasn't quite been crushed by the medical profession yet.

"Hello Jade. How are you doing today?"

I merely glared at her, angered by the interruption. Has she greeted me with Mrs. Oliver, she'd get more than a glare. I was tempted to tell her to get lost, but I knew she'd leave and an older, meaner nurse, would simply replace her.

The glare worked and she seemed to sober up. "I'm here to take your vitals. Breakfast should be here in a few minutes. The doctor will stop by in an hour and unless there aren't any complications, you should be able to go home after lunch. Do you have any specific complaints?"

"I could complain about a lot of things." I said with a hint of anger of my voice. "But as far as feeling physically. I feel really sore. A little bit of actual pain, but not much."

She nodded and proceeded to take my pulse, blood pressure and temperature.

"Any bleeding?"

"Not that I'm aware of."

"The doctor will check that, when she gets here."

Thankfully the nurse finished quickly and departed and as promised my breakfast arrived a few minutes later. It was scrambled eggs, wheat toast, bacon a grapefruit, orange juice and milk. The orderly put it on the tray and rolled it over my bed. Wordlessly, he then departed. I can't say the food looked all that appetizing, but I began to eat anyway. At least for a few minutes I could focus on something else other than this pile of ruins, which is my life.

Once breakfast was done, my mind drifted back to the day of my wedding. I was getting ready, stressed as hell and yelling at anyone that had the misfortune of coming into my range of vision. Then Cat brought Tori into the room to help, which sent my temper off the charts.

"I told I didn't want anyone, Cat! Especially Her"

As soon as I bellowed that, Cat jumped behind Tori. The Latina on the other hand stood there with a stoic expression, as if my words hadn't affected her at all. I knew perfectly well it did.

Deep down, I wanted her there. No one else, just her. I covered it up with anger, as I knew what most likely would happen. I didn't want it to happen and at the same time I did. I was so afraid. At the time I thought it was because I was marrying Beck. That I was just nervous and afraid as I wanted the wedding to go smoothly. I was wrong. I was afraid, that I'd have to give Tori up only I didn't know it. I lashed out as usual, and as usual, Tori didn't leave. Things would be easier if Tori just left.

It was when she put her hands on my shoulders, and began to rub small circles all that tension and anger melted away. Another few seconds and it became more than that, as I felt myself giving in.

Finally, after some conversation and Tori working her magic on me, she asked. "Do you want go through with this?"

That one question, broke me. It was then I did realize that I was deathly afraid of having to give Tori up. I couldn't answer and I simply let out a strangled sob.

A moment later she kissed me and I was hers. I needed her more at that moment than any other in my life, at least up to this morning.

After the lovemaking, she got dressed and said "It's your choice now Jade." That was followed by an ultimatum, either her or Beck."

She didn't wait for an answer, quickly departing the room. I can't blame her.

My sentimentality was short lived however and as if waking from a trance I finished getting ready, hell bent on becoming Mrs. Oliver West. The other side of me had won.

A short while later, I was walking down the aisle. All eyes were on me, the beautiful bride. But in reality, there was only one set of eyes that mattered.

But being the uber bitch I was, I ruthlessly stomped on her heart, by saying, I do. Part of me resented her for capturing my heart. That part of me, needed to destroy her. Yet at the same time, I could barely look at her for the rest of the evening.

I forced the thoughts out of my mind, by turning on the tv. Thankfully, I found a channel that had an old Italian Horror film, 1971's Lady Frankenstein. This was a movie about the daughter of Baron Frankenstein in her efforts to build her own monster.

That kept me occupied until the doctor arrived. She checked me out and found there was no bleeding and I would be discharged in the afternoon.

Once the doctor left, I watched the rest of Lady Frankenstein followed by another great Italian giallo film, Four flies on grey velvet. That kept mind occupied until lunch and discharge.

They give me some pain killers and a long sheet of paper, listing all the various things I can do at home to recuperate faster. I was told to call them if there was any bleeding, cramps or pain.

I just wanted out of that room, so I to get to Tori.

By the time all that nonsense was done it was well after 2:00. I headed straight up to Tori's room. Thankfully there was no one at the door to stop me this time.

Entering I found Tori, in bed, talking with her parents. Neither Mr. or Mrs. Vega looked pleased with Tori. As I entered, they stopped and turned towards me, their faces hardening.

"Jade you shouldn't be here." Said Mr. Vega to me in a forceful voice that made me nervous. I hated being intimidated and seldom was, but he could send me away from Tori.

"Jade…" Mrs. Vega started, before Tori interrupted.

"Mom…Dad….I know you're not happy with Jade. But her and I have worked things out." She then extended her hand out to mine. I quickly walked over to the bed and took her hand.

Tori continued; her voice filled with an unusual confidence. "I know you were only trying to protect me. We will discuss this. But not now. Jade is very sorry for the things she has done. We have admitted our love and have promised to be together always. Jade is part of my life and is welcome here any time. Any issues between us, we will work out. Understand."

I couldn't help but feel a pride and love watching Tori stand up to me.

Now I needed to face the music. Gathering my courage, I gave Tori's hand a squeeze and looked to her parents. "That is True Mr. and Mrs. Vega. I have made a lot of mistakes. I have done things and said things I shouldn't have done. I've hurt tori. Many times. My apologies. I plan to make things right, by Tori No matter how long it takes. If you wish to discuss things, we can do so. Now is not the time."

I could tell they didn't look terribly happy, but they quickly relented.

"Ok." Said Mr. Vega. "We're both sorry to hear about your miscarriage."

"Thank you."

"Does jade know what you did?" Asked Tori's father, his anger returning.

"No."

I didn't' like sound of it and turned to Tori. "What on earth did you do?"

"Jade, Tori called the D.A.'s office this morning and told them that she was in favor of a plea deal. That she simply wanted this to go away."

"What?" I barked, as my blood began to boil.

"Jade…listen."

Tori then turned to her mom and dad. "I need to speak with Jade in private. If you could please, let us talk."

Surprisingly, they both nodded and left the room.

Once they were gone, I turned to Tori and fumed. "Why in the hell did you do that! He put you in the hospital."

"Jade, of everyone I thought you'd understand."

'No, I don't." I barked as I let go of Tori's hand and began to pace the room.

"For starters Jade, he stayed with me until the police and ambulance arrived. He didn't try to flee. This isn't like him. You know that. Second it was him that let me know that you were in the hospital."

No One's POV

Had Jade not been overcome with rage; Jade probably would have begun to see her logic. "I don't care! Just how fucking stupid are you!"

Jade's insult cut deeply, but Tori was determined not to show any emotion. "One minute I'm the love of your life, the next, I'm fucking stupid. My, this whole conversation, seems awfully familiar." Tori said coldly.

Bellowing in frustration, Jade began to storm out. Just as she put her hand on the door, Jade froze.

Jade, still holding onto the door handle, lowered her head, yet said nothing.

Tori, slumped back in bed, her spirits falling rapidly. Had the wheel of desire and regret, begun to turn again, Tori though sadly.

For no less than 30 seconds, the room was filled with an almost oppressive silence as neither woman said a word.

Finally, with a forlorn sigh, Jade said softly. "How could you ever love me?"

"I do love you. In the end, that's all that matters."

"I'm a fool. If anyone here is fucking stupid, it's me. For even for a microsecond, thinking of leaving. I'm so sorry" Jade said through tears that were forming in her eyes.

"You didn't leave. You're human. You made mistakes. I did too. I can't say I didn't think you would leave. I've made mistakes too. That's what this is about, why I did what I did. Beck told me you were here. He tired to make up for what he did, by giving you up. That's what he was doing. Had he not, done so. You'd be dead and I'd be heartbroken. I'm sorry I doubted you. I'm sorry about that remark that this all seems familiar. That wasn't fair."

Feeling ashamed, Jade let go of the door and turned towards Tori, who had already begun to cry.

"I shouldn't have blown up like that. I'm sorry."

"Jade." Tori said with a wipe of a tear. "I did this for us. He hurt me, but I hurt him first. I stole the woman he loved. Despite all this, he gave you up. You see, I did this not just because he gave you up. I also did it because if our relationship is to work, we can't feel guilty about how it started. I had to do something to balance the books, so to speak. So we…we can start off on the right foot. He won't get off, completely. I got a call from the D.A.'s office an hour ago. They offered, him 6 months' probation, he has to take anger management classes and has to do 40 hours of community service. He told his lawyer to take the deal. It's all over."

Once it was all explained, Tori's decision to let Beck off easy, it made perfect sense. Feeling even more ashamed than before, Jade's tears began to flow freely. "I don't know what to say. You were right. How can I ever make this up to you. I feel like such a shit. Again, how could you ever love me."

Tori wiped her tears and once again extended her hand. "I do love you. Come here. Your butterfly needs you."

Walking over, as the tears kept flowing Jade took Tori's hand and began to sob. "I'm so sorry."

"I'm sorry too. You want to start making it up to me?"

"Yes! Anything."

Tori smiled "Tell me you love me."

"I love you Tori. I've always loved you. I'm sorry I was stupid to realize it. I'm going to spend the rest of my life making it up to you. Please forgive me." Sobbed Jade.

"I love you too Jade. I forgive you. I've made mistakes as well and I'm going to spend the rest of my life making it up to you. Do you commit to me?"

"Yes, to you only to you."

"And I commit to you. We're a couple now. In love and committed to each other. No more tearing each other apart. Now we love each other. We live happily ever after, with the occasional argument over how often I have to watch the scissoring. Sound good to you, baby?"

Wanting nothing more than to Love Tori, Jade said with all her heart, one simple word. The only word that was needed.

"Yes."

The girls almost started the wheel of desire and regret moving again, but they stopped it and fully committed to each other.