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This chapter's very long (it was originally 3 seperate ones that I combined) and it's a little bit happier towards the end.
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Chapter Fourteen: Magazines, McDonalds & Motels
Bella's POV
Several hours passed and it was now late afternoon. I had re-read another 10 of the hospitals magazines in that time. Cleo & I were lucky that this particular magazine pile mainly consisted of girls magazine, along with a couple of 'Readers Digest's'.
Poor Lewis & Will almost died of boredom. They were so bored that they even read a couple of the girls magazines. Mind you, I felt like snatching the magazines off of them, because of their frequent questions & requests for interpretations of things… but no, that wasn't enough, then they also had to give their male opinions on the articles too. It was so damn frustrating!
I hope that in time, I'll be able to look back & laugh at it. I hope I can tell Rikki about it & laugh at the story together.
Anyway, it was getting late & I think it was Cleo's stomach who groaned, which reminded me of dinner.
"Do you want to go out for dinner?" I asked the other 3.
Cleo looked at Lewis & they nodded at each other, before Will added "Yeah, okay."
We talked for a few minutes, trying to decide where we were going to go and such like.
In the end we concluded, that we would go to a fast food place, considering none of us had showered in a day and a half. We also decided that we were going to try and get Zane out of the hospital too. 'Try' being the keyword. How we were going to get him out of the hospital, who knows.
We got up off the uncomfortable plastic chairs & we made our way into the room. As we entered the room for the second time, it wasn't any easier seeing Rikki.
Zane was sitting on a chair next to the bed, holding onto her hand, holding onto hope.
Will was the first to talk. He cut to the chase when he said "We're going out for dinner, and we think that you should come too." Zane gave him a 'You-didn't-really-think-I-would' look, before he looked at Rikki again.
This time I spoke and said "Either you come out for dinner, or we'll make you go home tonight."
Zane looked at me and then Rikki and then at me again. "What if something happens?" he said concerned.
"The doctors have all our numbers Zane and we won't be long, okay?" I said confidently, thinking it was probably the best attitude to convince him.
He looked at Rikki, and then me again. "Alright" he said grudgingly and let go of Rikki's hand and stood up, walking over to us.
Together we left as a group, hoping nothing would happen while we were gone.
We were walking to find the closest fast food place from the hospital, which none of us could remember what was closest right now, even Zane, Cleo & Lewis, who have lived here their whole lives.
We walked for about 5 minutes, past the airport, where we would pick up Emma tomorrow, which is right next to the hospital, then past a few shops, past some traffic lights and stopped when we saw a big golden 'M'.
"Looks like McDonalds it is!" Lewis said as we walked closer to the building.
"Ugh, I hate McDonalds" Zane said crankily.
Don't get me wrong, I don' like McDonalds much either, but it cooked better food than in the hospital, so I wasn't going to complain!
Together we walked into the busy, red & yellow coloured franchise & found a table that would fit the 5 of us. As we sat down in the hard plastic 'supposedly cushioned' seats. Cleo softly said "I like Rikki's better…" referring to the café, but the wording of her comment could've set a few of us off. Fortunately however, it didn't.
It took the boys about 3 minutes to decide what they were ordering, but Cleo & I were even more indecisive than usual, taking about 10 minutes. The 3 boys went up and ordered, with Lewis offering to pay for Cleo, and Will offering to pay for my burger. This left us two girls alone for a time.
"How're you going Cleo?" I asked sensitively.
She looked at me before she softly said "I don't know, I'm trying not to think about it. It's just so hard."
I moved closer to her and gave her a hug, and she hugged me, before we pulled away and she asked "How are you?"
I looked at her and just shrugged, "The same I guess" and she hugged me this time.
"We'll get there" I said to Cleo in a serious, but positive way.
Then the boys returned to the table with the food. Cleo thanked Lewis for her meal, as did I to Will.
We quietly ate our meal, with barely anyone speaking until I finished and checked my phone. "How about we go home for the night and have a shower and descent nights sleep?" Lewis suggested who too had finished his burger and chips.
Zane instantly reacted "No way! I'm staying with Rikki."
We looked at each other trying to get each others opinions mentally, so as not to make the situation with Zane any worse.
"I have an idea!" I said, hoping that it would work out.
"What?" asked Cleo, Lewis & Will, while Zane just sat there sulking.
"We can stay in the hotel that's next to the hospital & airport. That way we can get a good nights sleep & have a shower to freshen ourselves up. It would really help us, and that way if something happens in the night we'll be at the hospital in 2 seconds" I said, receiving nods from Cleo, Lewis & Will.
"Zane?" I asked, before he sighed and said
"Alright, but first thing in the morning we're going back" and we all nodded at him. I don't think he realizes that we love & care for Rikki too.
We walked out of McDonalds and started walking back towards the hospital, but we turned into the hotel that was next door.
As we walked into the reception area, I began to worry about how bad we smelt, but I was distracted by a question.
"Isn't this gonna cost like a lot of money?" Will asked.
I flicked my hand in the air "Nah, like I said before, my dad's into hotel management and this is one from the same company, so I'll get a discount for us."
The others nodded and I walked over to the counter, with the others standing behind me.
"Hi, can we get 2 rooms, one with 2 singles and the other with 3 singles for one night"
I asked, as the male receptionist checked the computer and I got the discount card out of my purse and handed it to the guy.
"Okay, that will be $90 for the two rooms" and I gave him my credit card. "Now here are your keys. You're in rooms 13 & 21. Enjoy your stay" said the receptionist smiling as he handed me my credit card and the keys back, while the others began walking off, following the signs to rooms 13 & 21, which ever was closest.
Once we arrived at room 13 -the room with 3 singles, ie, the boy's room- we realized that surprisingly, room 21 –the room with 2 singles, ie, the girls room- was actually about 5 minutes away! Room 13 was at the beginning of one section, and room 21 was at the end of another one.
The 5 of them entered the boys average sized room, deciding that they would spend a bit of time there chilling out, considering it was only about 7 at night. The room was quite nicely decorated, with descent furniture and embellishments, with a deep chocolate brown & gold shades theme.
Zane made his way over to one of the beds, throwing his wallet and phone on there, before flopping down on the bottom bunk. Cleo & Lewis sat on the golden-sand coloured double lounge while Will and I sat at four-seater table.
The room was silent until Will stood up and asked "Anyone want a drink?" as he walked over to the fridge, opening it, and adding "Comment detracted. There's nothing in there" before anyone else could say anything in between his two comments.
I laughed and rolled my eyes at my boyfriends little skit as he returned to his seat, blushing, which made me laugh even more. Cleo & Lewis were now chuckling at the two of us and we got a smirk and headshake from Zane.
After a few minutes of quiet small talk I thought that I might call mum and ask her to drop off some fresh clothes for me, so that I could have a shower and feel fresher, and also she could bring my pyjamas for me.
"I'm gonna call my mum and get her to drop off some new clothes for me" I said as the boys nodded.
Cleo added "That's a good idea, I might call Sam" and the two of us got our phones out.
I stood outside as I searched through my contacts on my phone, finding 'Mother Dearest' and I pressed call.
After a few rings, I heard a pickup and I said "Hi mum, it's me."
"Oh hi Bella, how are you guys going? How's Rikki?"
"We're…um, okay and there's not much change in her condition, but could you do me a favour and drop off some fresh clothes and toiletries?"
"Yeah, no problem. Are you still at the hospital?"
"No, we're staying at a hotel next to the hospital. If you don't know it, dad will"
"Yeah I think I know the one"
"Ok, so could you just chuck a dress or top and pants, pjs, undies and some makeup and shampoo/conditioner into one of my bags. Thanks! Go to room 13 and if I'm not there just give it to Cleo or one of the boys, okay?"
"Right, I'll be there in a few minutes. Love you"
"You two. Bye!"
I hung up my phone and re-entered the boy filled room.
"Where's Cleo?" I asked as I sat down at the table.
"She's in the bathroom. What's with girls and having private phone calls?" Lewis said looking confused.
"Sorry Lewis, but that's something you'll never get to find out!" I said teasingly, even though there really is no particular reason why girls do like to have private phone calls!
Cleo came out of the bathroom, making her way over to the lounge, and said "Either Sam or dad is going to come round in a minute, after Lewis' brother drops his stuff off at our house."
I nodded and said "Mmm, same."
Will added "Yeah Sophie's bringing mine and Zane's stuff too."
I had a puzzled expression and statement-asked "Sophie?"
Will nodded and said "Yeah, Zane's dads on a business trip and he has spare stuff in the café."
I nodded and Lewis teased "Hmm Bella. Funny the things you find out when you make a phone call in public!"
I rolled my eyes at Lewis' tease, not biting the bait.
"What did I miss?" Cleo asked, looking confused.
"Don't worry, your boyfriend's just teasing us girls" and Cleo slapped his shoulder.
Girl Power!
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