I am in my hotel bedroom tucked up but still awake, staring into space is getting very boring and nobody comes to see me. So with nothing to keep me occupied I am sat there wasting away by myself. The doctors haven't come to check up on me at all so the only person I see is the avox who brings my food in and out; she has brown hair which is now very short because they must have cut it when they cut her tongue off but other than that she is absolutely beautiful.
Unexpectedly a visitor comes to see me. The doctor walks in and says hello.
"How are you Miss Mellark?"
"Bored but keeping down my food so I think I am okay"
"Good. Now there are two things that I need to talk to you about,"
"I'm listening…"
"Well, because of your state we can't give you mental help from the bird so you will have to deal with that yourself…
I am sorry about that and-"
"Wait, wait, wait, where's Doctor Rowan?"
"She got taken off of your case because she is busy in the Capitol but don't worry there are plenty more doctors that can step in if you want to doctors"
"No thanks, I just wondered"
"Okay and the second thing was that people can come and see you if you wish!" He says excitedly
"Can I see Haymitch, Effie and Alexander now … Please I can walk out to them see!" I get up and start walking as normal but fall over so I grab my crutches and carry on and Doctor Welks looks really happy and surprised that I am walking just yet.
"You have to stay in bed though I suppose you can come with me to see them"
We walk out and as Effie and Haymitch's faces light up; Alex walks out to the balcony in a huff.
"Don't worry; it's just a bit of a shock for him… to see you up and about." Doctor Welks reassures.
"How are you sweetie?" Effie shrieks
"Alright, how have you lot been?" I reply
"Worried as hell" Haymitch says as he wipes his eyes from tears discreetly.
"Can I speak to Alex?"
"Not really because he thinks all of your suffering is down to him and he is very annoyed with himself"
"It was both of us; I would beat myself up over it as well… Tell him to see me when he is ready and that I am absolutely fine and also that I love him with all my heart!"
"Okay sweetie" Effie answers
I look expectantly at Effie,
"Go on then go and see him" She says
I hop out towards the balcony and see Alex leaning over looking down on the city. I hop up to him and stand by his side he then turns around with tears in his eyes and a frown on his face but he wont look me in the eyes.
"It wasn't your fault so please don't beat yourself up"
"I am trying but seeing you suffering is just killing me inside"
"It would kill me to see you like it… look me in the eyes!" I shout
"I can't, I just see your suffering" He shouts back
"How do you think I feel, hmm? I know this is devastating to you but its torture for me and I need you to be my rock right now!" I scream
The Doctor comes out but waits by the door for me,
"Please, I need you Alex; I need that fun, loving, strong and completely gorgeous guy back now to help me get through this!"
"Okay but there was one thing I wanted to ask you after you won… Caesar reassured me that it was right"
"What did you want to ask me?"
"Well here goes!" He takes a deep breath
"Miss Charley Mellark … Will you marry me?"
