Chapter 29 - Talking To A Sleeping Object.
Beep...Beep...Beep.
His eyes clouded over as he looked at her fragile body and face. Her skin was pale, and she'd lost that spark he'd been so fond of. It was upsetting to see her in this state, but he couldn't cry. He had to stay strong, for her.
Beep...Beep...Beep.
Every once in a while he'd look at the monitor she was connected to. He'd watch as the line would bump and beep every second, recognising her breathing petterns. And eveytime it beeped, he'd sigh in relief. He couldn't live if she died.
Beep...Beep...Beep.
His eyes followed the cords which connected all over her body. She looked so still, so limp. Like if she tried to move, she'd break. It broke his heart to see her like this. The bag with watery looking liquid in drained slowly, the liquid running down the tubes and leaking into her body. It didn't look comfortable, but she was alive.
Beep...Beep...Beep.
His hand trembled as it rounded her face. His fingers gently brushed away her tender curls, and his eyes started to droop again. But he would fight the tiredness in his body. The doctor had said, keep looking, for when she wakes up. And she will, he will never loose her.
When Chad had heard, he had imediately blamed himself, the guilt washing over his voice. Troy had phoned from the hospital when she was taken in. Soon after, Chad had phoned his parents, and they were on their way here, all of them together, the family of the sleeping girl, who was in acoma.
He watched her, his eyes glued to every inch that was her, for any sign of movement. But nothing happened. She didn't move. But all the time he held her hand, gently caressing the fingers, telling her from her state that he was with her.
He jumped when he heard the door creak open. But it was only a nurse, and he smiled tiredly at her as she passed. She walked to the other side of the bed, and felt her head with her hand. She bent down and studied her eyes, looking for any flickers, then she moved to the moniter, examining it. Turning back around her eyes landed on Troy.
He was looking just as pale as Gabriella did. but that was because of the shock. She watched with a tender smile playing her lips. She watched as he whispered gently to her, moving away stray curls or rubbing her hand with his. Their eyes connected and that sympathetic smile seemed to give Troy something to stay awake for.
"She'll come round soon"
He heard the nurse say. He nodded, his eyes still on Gabriella. "I hope she does"
The nurse smiled, "Oh, she will, her acoma is not too bad, so she'll be back with us soon. But, of course, there is always the chance that something could go wrong, not matter how hard we try." The nurse reasoned.
Troy shook his head, his eyes slightly drooping again as he leaned back into the chair, "No, she'll be back soon. I believe she will, she has to, she has her life. She is my life."
He whispered the last bit, but the nurse still heard and this brought a tear to her eye. She quickly blinked it away, and watched as Troy nearly fell asleep but tore his eyes open again, resisting the urge to go to dreamland.
"You could go to sleep, you know. She won't wake up for a while"
But again Troy shook his head, "No. I've been through a lot with her, you wouldn't imagine. So, there is no way I'm falling asleep at this."
The nurse smiled at his words as she made her way to the door.
"I'll leave you two be. If anything happened, pull the cord and someone will be here in a matter of seconds" She smiled again, then added, "Oh, and try talking to her, that sometimes helps them wake up."
The nurse left the room, and Troy pulled himself together again, sitting up straight. He tore his hand away from hers for a second to wipe the sleep out of his eyes, then replaced in back again.
"Ok, talk"
He studied her for a few seconds, his mind whizzing for something to tell her. So many things he wished she'd told her before this happened. But then again, there was no time like the present. He knew what he had to do, he had to tell her, had to let it out. And it didn't matter if she was asleep, he had to get it off his chest.
"Please don't be mad at me. I really meant to tell you, I really did. But know, for some strange reason, it seems a good time to tell you. I...I, knew your father."
He breathed a sigh of relief, somehow just letting the words out made him feel better. But still she didn't stir. He continued.
"He was, kind of my father too, I suppose. You see, when your mother was younger, she and your dad, Robert adopted me. Isn't that funny. It's so strange because, well, I'm with my sort of sister. But thats gross"
He laughed slightly, then shook his head. "They had me for a while, but then, they found they were pregnant with you, beautiful you. Gabriella."
Tears came to his eyes, but he wiped them away, and started again. "You see, they only had me for a short term adoption. Then after a while, my parents were able to have me back, because of reasons, which are too hard to explain to a person who's sleeping." He laughed, "Seeing you here, knowing your not hearing me but I'm still talking feels a bit strange. But I know you can hear me."
He watched her, just looking on fondly. Her eyes didn't stir, her body made no movement. Suddenly the feeling of awkwardness had gone from the room and it was relazing and peaceful.
"So, after that I just lived with my parents, and never met you until this year. I'm so glad I did, even though I knew you before hand - I didn't really, but I felt like I did. Meeting you was the best thing I've ever done Gabriella. You make me so happy. You make everyone happy with just one smile. And...I know for a fact, that...you made your dad very happy too."
He rubbed her hand. He watched as from her closed eye, and tear came down her cheek. He blinked, thinking he was imagining it, but no, it was real. He wiped it away.
"Your father really loved you Gabriella. Your mother told me so. And, I think, he's with us just now. He would just stay here and cuddle you. His hugs were the best, I know from experience. But he loved you so much, and even though he's not here, he's still with us, in our hearts, Gabi."
He sighed, "I know I should have told you sooner. And I'm regretting not telling you when you could actually respond. But knowing I can tell you when you wake up helps. Thank you Gabriella. All I need you to do know is, wake up."
Beep... Beep... Beep.
His eyes watched the monitor more, until it hurt to look. Still he sat there, watching her sleep.
"You really care about her, don't you"
He spun around to come face to face with Chad. He blushed at his friend's words, then turned back to look at Gabriella. "Yeah, I really do."
Chad came and sat down by Troy, and watched as his sister made no movement. "My parents are coming as soon as they can. They were on a business trip, you see. Over the border, so they'll be here quite soon."
Troy nodded, "Good. She needs her parents here."
Chad laughed, "Well, I dunno. You seemed to be doing quite a good job by yourself."
Troy shrugged, "Talking to her just comes naturally, I guess."
"What do you feel about my sister?"
Troy turned to look at Chad, seeing he was serious. "Honestly?"
Chad nodded.
"I don't think I could live without her. I...love her"
Chad smirked and shook his head, "Well, then. It looks like there's nothing I can do to stop you then. I guess what I'm saying is... you and my sister...look good together. I was shocked, but now I've digested it. It's ok."
Troy was stunned. "So, It's ok I'm dating your sister?"
"Yeah" Chad answered.
Troy reached over and hugged his friend. "Thanks man."
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.
The machine's beeps became quicker and Gabriella's eyes started to flicker. Chad started to panic, but Troy stood up and pulled the cord. Soon enough nurses and doctors had crowded the room.
Gabriella was starting to wake up.
Yay! Another chapter, and I updated quicker too :)
So, Gabriella is finally waking up. I think I've pleased a lot of people by making her not die. I got so many reviews saying 'don't let her die!', so I hope you're all happy.
I think there will be two more chapter left, or maybe three, but not many. So, I just wanna say thank you to everyone who had reviewed & read this story. Writing this has been amazing, so I'm really glad you all liked it :)
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