Chapter 11- Unexpected News
"To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect."~ Oscar Wilde
Italy
3:47 pm
No POV
It was a normal day for Courtney. She was in shorts, and a green tank top. Her hair was in a bun. She sat in the couch when all of a sudden, she saw a notification from her phone. It was from Bridgette.
Why would Bridgette be texting me at 3 am, Courtney thought.
Then the phone rang, Courtney must've thought something was up so she answered.
Courtney POV
Hmmmm... maybe something is up with Bridgette.
"Hello" I said
"COURTNEY YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS" the other side of the phone said.
"Court you will never believe what happened." Bridgette said excitedly. She sounded like a little kid excited about going to Disneyland.
"Bridgette just tell me." I said with a little giggle. It was funny how she gets excited about almost anything. She was an adult but she had the soul of a child. Bridgette was always so positive.
"Court I- i- I am PREGNANT! " Bridgette exclaimed.
A few seconds went by. Courtney was speechless.
"BRIDGETTE, I am so happy for you! EEEEK!"
Courtney exclaimed.
Courtney was happy. She knew her best friend was good with kids. She had the heart and soul of a child, after all. It was always both Courtney, and Bridgette's dream to have children of their own one day.
"Oh and Courtney could you please be there for me." "You're my best friend, and I know you faked your death and you must not he seen but-" Bridgette was cut off.
"Bridgette I don't know." Courtney said unsure. Yes I could use a disguise but will it work? It would be a risk but am I willing to take it? After all she is my best friend.
"Courtney I want you to be there when I'm giving labor, yes you'll be with Geoff but would you pleaseeeeee. Don't forget my baby shower, come on. Ever since Total Drama we've planned this." Bridgette said while whining.
"I mean it is a risk, but... you are my best friend and... this is a once in a lifetime opportunity so yeah -"
"EEEEEKKK" Bridgette cut off Courtney.
"You know you sound like Katie and Sadie right" I said while giggling. How it felt good that I still have a supportive best friend.
After that we just started talking for what seemed like forever, until she hung up to tell Geoff the news.
I went upstairs to tell my grandma.
"Hey nana,guess what" I said excitedly.
"What" her face brightened up. Grandma loves talking to me. She was lonely almost all her life. Grandpa died when my mom was 5, and my mom just abandoned my grandma when she was 20.
"Bridgette is having a baby!" I said excitedly.
"Oh joy! You know when I found out I was having your mom, I was filled with excitement! A baby is a pure soul of happiness. Your grandpa and I, were very excited! I can just imagine how Bridgette is feeling!" My grandma said. She had a face of joy.
"Perfect! I am going to make us some lunch I'll be back." I said and with that I left.
I couldn't wait to see Bridgette again! Better yet to see the baby!
4:00 am
Canada
Duncan POV
I woke up to my phone ringing. It was from Geoff. Why would Geoff be calling me at this time, I wondered.
So I answered.
"DUDE I don't know what to do!!" Geoff said in a panicky voice. It sounded as if something big is about to happen.
"Tell me what is it this time." I said in an unsurprisingly tone. To be honest, this happens more than often. Geoff always asks for advice .
"Well B-B-Bridge is HAVING A BABY" he said panicking "I don't know what to do!!"
"Woah Woah, calm down. I always expected this. I just thought it would be sooner. Geoff you know this is a big responsibility right?"
"Right" Geoff added. I could tell he was actually worried.
"You'll be fine, just be there for her. I am sure you'll get through this." I said. But the truth is, Geoff isn't really good with big responsibilities. But now a baby!?
"Thanks bro, I'll call you back later."
With that, the call ended.
I tried to go back to sleep but I couldn't. A thought popped onto my head, what if Courtney never died. Courtney was a hard topic for me. Especially since she died. I felt guilty, ashamed, and heartbroken because I never said sorry about the love triangle we had on the show, and to make matters worse my feeling for her are staying with me to the grave.
I felt my cheeks go hot. My eyes were all watery.
I really still wished she were here with me.
But She's not...
Courtney POV
As I finished eating I sat on the couch with my phone. Then I heard my grandma yell. I quickly ran up the stairs only to find her sobbing.
"Courtney look... it's your grandfather. He's right behind you." She said still sobbing .
I didn't understand so I looked behind me.
I didn't see anything. Maybe her pills were making her hallucinate.
"Nana I don't see anyone. Your pills are making you hallucinate." I said calmly and softly. I didn't understand anything about what's going on. Maybe she is hallucinating.
"No Courtney, you don't understand. He is talking clearly to me. He says that he appreciates you bieng there with me, that he loves you and that you shouldn't have faked your death."
Now I didn't understand. This must be a joke right?
"Nana you should go back to sleep."
I said still unsure and confused in this situation.
"No, Courtney you don't understand. He's here, please believe me." She said almost pleading.
I really wished I could but I just know he wasn't there before I left I heard her say one thing.
"Courtney just know I love you."
"I love you too Nana."
And with that I left...
Then I heard her gasp really loudly. I found that odd but I went upstairs to check up on her. What I saw was horrific.
"Oh my god, Nanna!" I screamed.
There she was. I started crying. My grandma was struggling to breathe. She couldn't breathe.
"Grandma please, please." I said with tears. I panicked and started shaking my head while tears came running down my cheeks.
"NOO PLEASE NANA PLEASE" I kept on yelling. As I got my phone I frantically tried to remember what the emergency number was. I tried my hardest I really did. But my fingers were shaking, and my heart was beating so fast. Just then my grandma had stopped. She stopped. I cried even more.
Frantically, I went over to check her pulse.
There was no pulse.
I went to the corner and sat there, crying on my knees. She's gone... My grandma was gone...
I cried there even more harder, thinking about our memories. What is to become of me... Why didn't I try anything to save her was I a bad person for that...
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No POV
"Today is the burial of Chabela Romano" called out the priest.
Her casket was right there. Nobody had come, it was only Courtney and the priest.
That day, the sky was gloomy. Rain was pouring down. Then, the casket was lowered and for one last time, Courtney looked over and threw a rose. She started sobbing and crying. When the priest left, all that was left was Courtney and the new grave in the graveyard.
The ride back home, was silent. Only raindrops were heard. It was as if the weather understood the situation.
Once Courtney got home she broke out in tears. She ran upstairs, and looked in the mirror.
Courtney POV
As I looked in the mirror on the outside I looked fine. But I saw my eyes, they were red and filled with tears. I was sad. Yet another person who cared about me, I lost.
I just couldn't take it much longer. I started crying hysterically and started throwing everything in my way. I was lonely.
No where to go... I didn't know anything anymore...
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Authors Note: Ok I admit irs probably another short chapter but next chapter I swear it will be long ... I think... Also the James Charles comment and me dead :) and wow a fan from Brazil I feel famous :) thank you so much for your support. After this I will be doing two other stories for Duncan and Courtney. One about them and a baby and the other one is a surprise... review please and see you in the next chapter :)
Love you all - Maria