Alice:
I looked at my cell phone to see the time and realized three hours have passed. My parents went to bring us all something to eat, but there is still no word on Rosalie's condition. I sat to the back of the waiting room, as Edward, Emmett, and Jasper sat to the right and my parents, Marcus and Bella sat to the left. I told them specifically that I wanted to be alone. My parents aren't even holding Emmett responsible when clearly it was his fault.
I heard feet moving and looked up to finally see a doctor exit out of the emergency room. He approached my parents, which caused everyone to stand up and move closer so we could hear him clearly.
"Are you the parents of Rosalie Hale?" the doctor asked, flipping through the pages of his clipboard.
"Yes, we are." my mother replied.
"I'm Dr. Weston" he introduced, before getting back to business.
"Was Ms. Hale thrown over the car, or did the car roll over her?" Dr. Weston questioned, taking the top off of his pen.
"She was thrown over the car. It didn't roll over her." Bella answered, as my dad threw his arm over her shoulder.
"How is Rosalie?" my mother asked, getting straight to the point.
"She's asleep right now. Her left leg broke from impact of the car, and she cracked her forehead from the impact of her head hitting the ground. We gave her ample amounts of anesthesia, so she doesn't feel any of the pain, but she's also not in her right state of mind because of it. So, anything she says will most likely be nonsense." Dr. Weston explained, handing his clipboard to the nurse that walked pass him.
"Anything else?" I wondered, wiping the corners of my eyes.
"She has bruises along her arms, and legs. Internal bleeding in her torso, and two cracked ribs." Dr. Weston added, before approaching the receptionist desk.
I press my eyes together to hold back the tears that was threatening to come out. I walked towards my previous seat, and flopped down into it. I placed my face in my hands before releasing my tears.
"Are you okay?" Jasper asked, as I could feel him take a seat beside me.
"One of my sister's is scared to death, and the other was hit by a car. Of course I'm okay." I responded, sarcastically.
"Don't be like that." Jasper sighed, throwing his arm around my shoulders.
"Don't be like what?" I snapped, quickly turning to face him.
"Bitter. Be happy that your sisters are still alive." Jasper answered, rubbing my back.
"I am. Trust me I am." I spoke up, giving him my best grin.
"That's fake." Jasper noticed, as the smile fell from my lips.
"Alice, I will protect you. You have nothing to worry about." Jasper assured, inching closer towards me.
I grinned as I closed the distance between us. I wrapped my arms around his neck, as I felt his body move closer towards me. I heard a deep voice clear itself before we quickly pulled apart.
"Aren't you suppose to be doing something right now?" my mother asked, glaring at Jasper.
"Oh yes ma'am. Um, come on Alice and Bella, we need to get you girls back to the house." Jasper announced, helping me up.
"Why are we leaving? Shouldn't we stay and make sure Rose is okay." I exclaimed, crossing my arms.
"She's going to be fine, but the sooner we catch these guys the sooner you girls can get back to your regular life." my dad said, patting Bella's back.
I watched my parents get into a taxi as we made our way to the car.
"I'm not sitting next to him." I stated, sternly.
I refused to sit next to Emmett. He's the reason why we're at the hospital in the first place. It's his fault my sister is damaged. If he was watching her then none of this would have happened.
"Alice, it won't be long just get in the car." Edward sighed, rolling his eyes.
"No!" I shouted, stomping my foot.
I don't care if I sound like a spoiled brat. If I don't want to do something then I won't do it…no matter what anyone says.
"I'll just drive." Emmett said, taking the keys from Jasper.
I smiled to myself before climbing into the backseat. The ride back to the house was extremely quiet. No one was talking and the radio wasn't on. All we could hear is the sky begin to make noise to get ready for a thunder and rain storm we are having tonight. We pulled up to the house and the guys didn't even turn off the car. They quickly hopped out of the car and pulled me and Bella along with them. Emmett unlocked the house door as each of them scrambled inside.
"Pack up everything you could fit into an overnight bag. We have to relocate. We're going to California." Edward informed us, closing and locking the door after we entered.
"You have five minutes. Go!" Jasper rushed.
I quickly ran upstairs and into my room. I opened my closer door and searched to see what clothes I just couldn't live without. I grabbed the hangers and laid each outfit out on my bed before hearing Jasper walk in.
"Is the hospital going to release Rose?" I asked, throwing clothes into an overnight bag.
"No." Jasper answered, as I immediately stopped packing.
"Then how are we going to leave?" Bella wondered, taking a seat on the edge of my bed.
"Edward, you, Alice, and I are leaving to go to Los Angeles. Emmett is staying here with Rosalie." Jasper explained, as I began to unpack my bag.
"I'm not leaving here without both of my sisters!" I asserted, crossing my arms.
"We are doing this for you girls safely!" Jasper remarked, putting the clothes back into my bag.
"How is it for our safety if we're going to leave Rose in the care of Emmett? He couldn't protect her before so how is he going to protect her now!" I declared, as Emmett walked into the room.
"Can I speak to Alice alone?" Emmett asked, as I watched Bella and Jasper scurry out of the room.
"Alice, I know you think it is all my fault-" Emmett started, before I cut him off.
"I know it is all your fault. I don't think." I corrected, before letting him continue.
"But, I care about Rose to much to let something else happen to her. I give you my word that nothing will happen to your sister again. I assure you. I assure you nothing else will happen to Rose." Emmett asserted, staring into my eyes.
I could tell by the look in his eyes that he meant what he was saying. I swallowed hard before speaking.
"I believe you, but if anything and I mean anything happens to Rose, you will be the one who would need to be placed under witness protection!" I growled, throwing the rest of my clothes into my overnight bag.
"Are you girls ready?" Edward wondered, as Emmett picked up mine and Bella's overnight bag.
"No. I really don't want to go. This isn't right. We shouldn't have to leave!" Bella bellowed, covering her face with her hands.
"Your parents think this is the best way." Edward added, leading us down the stairs.
"We're going to drop Emmett off at the hospital then we're heading to California." Jasper informed us, unlocking the car door.
"Emmett remember what we talked about." I spat, sliding into the backseat.
"No worries." he assured, getting into the passenger seat.
Edward decided to park to car to let us say goodbye to Rose. I took Bella's hand in mine as I followed the guys into the hospital. I felt my eyes begin to water and I did everything in my power to hold my tears in but I wasn't strong enough. Dr. Weston led us to her room, and when I opened the door the darkness took over me.
I flicked on the room light before laying my eyes on Rose. Her leg was in a cast and she was wide awake. Bruising was all around the body parts that were visible and she had a head bandage on her forehead. Other than the bruising and the leg cast you would think Rose was a perfectly healthy girl…if the doctor didn't tell me I wouldn't have known she had two broken ribs and her upper torso had internal bleeding.
"Rose." Bella whispered, as I watched her eyes flutter open.
"Oh hi Bella!" Rose giggled, grinning at us.
"We're going away right now, but I promise we will be back." Bella assured, rubbing Rose's hand.
"Did you know no person can sneeze with their eyes open?" Rose wondered, as her eyes looked greatly amazed with the fact she just told us.
"No, I didn't know that." Bella sighed, pecking Rose's cheek.
"I love you Rose." I whispered, pecking her forehead, before her machine began to beep loudly.
"What does that mean?" Bella shrieked, as Jasper pulled me back.
"We need to go!" Edward bellowed, grabbing Bella's arm.
Jasper and Edward pulled me and Bella out of the room, and down the hall. We watched doctors run into Rose's room. What's going on? Jasper and Edward pulled us out of the hospital, and quickly pushed us into the car before driving away.
I wish we knew more answers…like where are we going…how long we are going to stay there…and how far along they got in the case.
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So, here's chapter nine. I'm trying to wrap this story up, but it's going to take me longer than I expected. So, you keep on reviewing and I'll keep on typing. When this story is out the way I'll focus more on Trouble In Paradise, and I may take a short break. I don't know, but I'll keep you all updated and informed.
-Amani.