My next chapter. Hope you all enjoy.
Big shout out to xEllax-my devoted reviewer :D love to know I've made an impact :D
Lyrics are 'Far away' by Nickelback and 'You're all I have' by Snow patrol.
Chapter 2
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That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
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"Hey Neela." Abby tried to hitch her bag back onto her shoulder, whilst clinging to Bella's hand, hold a cup of coffee and cross the street. Neela span around and grinned broadly.
"Hey Abby, how are you?"
"Fine, if a little tired." Neela nodded, rubbing her belly which protruded very slightly.
"I know the feeling. We've already started painting the nursery, and I'm only 18 weeks!"
"Those weeks will creep up!" Abby laughed. They all entered the hospital and straight into the lounge. "I have to stick her up in day-care again. Susie did break her leg so she's off for at least 6 weeks apparently." Bella pulled a face and pulled on one end of her scarf. "No sweetie, leave it on until we get upstairs." Abby shoved her things inside her locker and gulped down her lukewarm coffee. "I'll be back in 5 minutes." Neela nodded and waved goodbye to Bella.
Grabbing the last chair around the table, Abby began devouring her lunch. It had been chaos out there until 2 minutes ago, when all their prayers joined and the people just stopped coming in.
Multi car pile up on the road just outside had meant every room was occupied, and it seemed the minors waiting in chairs had got bored and gone home.
"How's it going Abby?" Chuny asked kindly.
"It's okay. Bella's been playing up a little; obviously she knows my defences are low. She had chocolate buttons and strawberry milk for breakfast-I just couldn't put up with the screaming any longer. My poor daughter's gonna get malnutrition because I'm missing my husband!" They chuckled and carried on eating.
"He emailed Jerry a general letter for everyone. He says its crazy over there but he's enjoying it." Abby nodded. "Has he written to you?"
"I don't know. I wrote a short one the other day, I couldn't sleep and it seemed the most constructive thing to do. Posted it but I'm not sure when, or even if, he'll get it."
"It's strange without him here." Ray said, looking up from his 'Parent and baby' magazine. "It's not the same being yelled at in an American accent. I long for his rugged Croatian voice again." He ducked as a sandwich wrapper sailed towards him, from Abby's end of the table.
Jerry appeared at the door.
"GSW coming in, ETA 2 minutes." They all sprang up and into action again, Abby a second behind the rest attempting to wipe away the stray tears. She couldn't fall apart here, that was what the sofa at 2am was for.
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It's so clear now that you are all that I have
I have no fear cos you are all that I have
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Luka stared up at the cloudless sky and took a gulp of water. It was warm but it didn't matter.
"How's it going Luka?" Carter appeared next to him and lay a hand on his friends shoulder.
"Yeah, it tough."
"You missing home?" Luka shifted.
"Yes. At least I was still at home for Bella's birthday though. But Abby says she's been playing up." He sighed. "I know I'm doing good work over here, but somehow I feel guilty for leaving the behind."
"Luka, you're only here for 5 more weeks. It may seem a long time but…"
"You've been here for almost 4 years."
"Well…that as well, but I know Abby's strong. She can cope with one little person for 5 more weeks."
Abby had officially stopped trying.
As she leant her head against the back of the sofa, she wished with all her heart Luka was here to help.
Bella sat in the centre of the sitting room floor, wearing nothing but a pair of pants, crying. And not just little tears, this was the full works. Floods of tears, red face, screeching at about 200 decibels, paired with the tensing of all the muscles in her body.
"Bella…please, stop crying." Abby whined, rubbing her eyes.
"I WANT DADDY!" the little angel screwed up her eyes and raised the volume up a notch. Finally Abby had had enough.
"Right missy, bed." She picked her up, missing the flailing legs as she carried her to bed. "Stay here until you're calm." Placing Bella on the bed, Abby marched out and shut the door. Through the paper thin walls she could hear her sobs but knew she was in no danger.
She pottered around the kitchen, making a pot of coffee and some toast. Her appetite was shot and all she felt like doing was sleeping. So she did the next best thing- put on Fear Factor.
Softly, from the hallway to her right she heard footsteps. Little footsteps. Little footsteps made by little, bare feet.
"Mommy?" Abby turned and smiled slightly. Bella stood in the doorway to the sitting room, clutching Teddypig in one hand, and wearing a blanket as a cape. "Can I cuggle?" Abby reached out and swung the little girl onto the seat next to her.
"Now, are you going to cry anymore?" Bella shook her head. "Sweetie, I miss daddy too but he's home real soon." She kissed her daughter's head and tucked the blanket around the both. "Let's watch 'Lady and the Tramp', shall we?" Bella squirmed and nodded. It was her favourite.
"What would I do without you, Bells?" Abby said, more to herself than Bella.
"I don't know mommy." Bella peered up at her mom from her position tucked into her side. Her oceanic eyes were sleepy and red-rimmed from crying. She shrugged, tucked her thumb into her mouth and turned her gaze back to the TV screen.
She could cope for 5 more weeks with one little person…right?
