A/N: With school and my other fanfic it's hard to write as fast as I do BUT this is my first priority! I'm sorry if some of the things I mention are not correct but oh well it's not real!

Chapter 1: Dazed and Confused: Part 2

When I wake up, I see Caitlyn sleeping on the long windowpane, Cheynne and Cody sleeping in chairs next to the door, and Chace sleeping in the chair near the bathroom. I see a little piece of paper next to my hand. I open it to read that Robyn, Bob and Edna are down at Ian's room and that they will come see me later on. Nothing has sunk in yet I feel as if I'm in the twilight zone.

Cheynne is the first to wake up and she hits Cody on the chest to wake him up.

"Today's the big day," Cheynne says stretching her arms into the air.

"Yup as long as you let us take care of you we can take you home," Cody chimes in.

"I might as well stay here. After a week of being in this hell hole I'll be coming back to be Ian."

Cheynne glares at me, "You need to go home."

"Can everyone get out for a second?" Cody asks in a way that doesn't sound too offensive.

Once everyone has left, Cody tries to take my hand in his but I move away. Ever since I got here, I have been more sensitive about people touching me.

"I'm sorry to do this but we have to. Ian gave you power of attorney if he does end up being in here for a long time and we come to a serious decision you are the only one who can make it."

"Why did he give me POA?"

"I guess he figured it was better to have all the paperwork in place just in case something like this was to happen and y'all weren't married. For once in Ian's life his overprotectiveness has come in handy."

"He did it because he knew there was a chance that he would be killed he probably did it after he found me in London." Having this conversation made the tears come to the surface again. It was too soon to have any of this happening it was too soon for me to lose him. After all the stupid arguments we had about him trusting me as I trusted him this proved that he really did trust me. Ian trusted me so much that he put his life in my hands.

Dr. Flynn comes in dismissing Cody. Once everything has been detached, I get dressed in jeans, Nikes, and a tank top. Everyone leaves together including Ian's family so that we can all take showers, brush our teeth, and change clothes if necessary.

I walk into the familiar but unfamiliar house feeling a whirlwind of emotions and memories about Ian. Chace, Cody, Caitlyn, and Cheynne all head upstairs separating into their rooms. I walk up the stairs slowly running my fingertips across the wood rail. My hand sits on the doorknob of Ian and I's bedroom. I finally turn it and get swept up in all the memories when I look at myself in the full body mirror.

I turn to the side sucking my stomach in then letting it out. I turn to the front, cock my head to the side and run my hands over my torso. Ian comes from behind wrapping his arms around my waist.

"You look gorgeous just the way you are."

"I don't look fat?"

He glares at me, "No you do not you look beautiful."

"No matter how many times you say it I doubt I will ever believe it."

"You're beautiful because I love you and I love you because you're beautiful."

"Now that's something I have no choice but to believe." I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck as he grasps my hips. I kiss his perfect lips enjoying every second of it.

"We better go before I take you back to bed." He grabs my hand leading me out the room.

With a huff I plop down on the bed and lay down on Ian's side reveling in his scent. My tears get the best of me and I end up crying for who knows how long. I already miss him just seconds without Ian kills me so how am I supposed to survive until he gets home? I refuse to believe that he won't come home or that he won't remember all that we have been through. Separated we are strong people but together we are impenetrable stronger than titanium and have love that's hotter than the Earth's core.

I hear the door open slowly and I look up to see Chace, which makes me cry a little more.

"I'm sorry I can leave if you want I wasn't even thinking about my… face."

I give him a sad chuckle then get up and hug him. "Thank you," I mumble into his chest.

He looks down at me once we pull apart, "For what?"

"Giving me the illusion that I'm in Ian's arms," I choke out past the newly formed lump in my throat.

Chace looks at me sadness evident on his perfect features, "Anytime just call me and I'll be there. This is going to come out really wrong but do you need help getting in the shower?"

I chuckle at his nervousness, "It would be nice if you could take my shoes off."

"You got it." He picks me up and sits me on the bed then gets on his knees. "When are you going to tell us what happened?"

"I don't know probably when I feel like I can't take having it all bottled up anymore. There's a little part of me that is hoping that I won't have to repeat the story to Ian that I'll say it once to all of you because he is coming home soon."

Chace smiles up at me, "Understandable."

I go to take my pants off but wince as I start to bend over. Chace pushes my hands aside and pulls my pants down the rest of the way. He then goes to my tank top and pulls it off gently. "Can you please stand for me?"

With a raised eyebrow, I get up and Chace walks behind me. "You're not that stubborn." He says unhooking my bra.

"You have an advantage."

He smiles as he walks out the room leaving me alone. Waiting for me in the shower is even more memories. I take a quick shower so I don't torture myself. Cheynne comes in after I finish drying off the best way I can. We decide on a sweater dress that zips up and some brown booties.

"You look pretty," She says brushing my hair over my shoulder clasping the long golden necklace around my neck.

"Thanks…."

"Tiara you need to believe in yourself now more than ever."

"You're asking for a miracle." We walk downstairs where everyone is waiting. "Have you heard anything?" I ask Cody.

"No nothing more. When he got to the hospital he was in and out of consciousness and he kept repeating 'I'm sorry tell her I'm sorry'."

My jaw quivers with unshed tears, "Let's go." I ride in the car with Cheynne and Cody while Chace and Caitlyn take another car.

We all walk down to Ian's room just as Edna, Bob, and Robyn walk out. They ask the same question that everyone has been asking me every five minutes… are you okay? After exchanging hugs, I head into Ian's room and to my surprise, I see Nina sitting there.

"I- I'm sorry I'll leave if you like."

I sit in the chair next to her, "It's fine."

We sit in awkward silence listening to Ian's robotic breathing patterns. "I can't believe he is in a coma."

"Me either I just want him back," I mumble as a lone tear rolls down my cheek. I had no clue how or when but we ended up holding each other's hand for comfort. We were both hurting and here for the same person he was the reason we fought but also the reason why we put our differences aside even when Ian is not around he is still controlling everything.

"What happened to you?"

"I was kidnapped by my crazy stalker that I didn't even know existed he's the one that did this to Ian and caused us our unborn child."

Nina whips her head to me, "You were pregnant?" She whispers.

"Mhm I didn't know until it was too late I'm a little happy though because if Ian had knew and woke up to find out that his child is gone I would feel even more guilty."

"You shouldn't feel guilty at all none of this should've happened."

"Exactly it shouldn't have. If I had not told Ian to leave and not have started an argument, we would be going to sleep together tonight. He is just down the road but it feels like we're worlds apart. How can I not feel guilty? I ruined his life if he hadn't have been with me none of this at all would've happened he would be happy, safe, and awake."

"Ian wouldn't be happy you are his missing piece he has searched for you his whole entire life. You two have love that people dream about that movies try to show. Hold on to that no matter what happens the one thing that will remain the same is the love you have for each other."

Who is this woman and where is the real Nina? "That's all I have to hold on to it's the only thing that's keeping me sane. I know we aren't the best of friends but thank you for being here. All the people that love Ian need to be here to support him."

She gave a small smile, "No problem. I'm staying in town until he gets better."

"Good."

Cody opens the door slowly, "Tiara there is someone here that needs to speak to you."

"Excuse me," I say to Nina as I get up and leave the room. An older bald man is waiting there for me. "Hello what can I do for you?"

"Hello I'm sorry about your current situation. I'm David Brier I handle all of Mr. Somerhalder personal paperwork in other words his lawyer."

"Very nice to meet you Mr. Brier do we need to speak in private?"

He nods so we walk to a vacant waiting area. As we sit down David takes a deep breath. "I don't want you to panic or jump to the worse conclusion."

"Um okay?"

He pulls some papers out of his bag, "This is Mr. Somerhalder's will."

I can't control the escape tears that fall down my cheeks. I quickly wipe them away with the back of my hand, "Shouldn't his family be here for this?"

"I've already spoken to them and so has Mr. Somerhalder. Basically this is a bunch of nonsense that is stating if anything like this were to happen or um death you are to get everything Mr. Somerhalder owns he left everything to you."

"So you're telling me that-"

"I'm telling you that you are the new C.E.O. and owner of Horizon Publications and everything under it and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. His bank accounts are now yours, his homes around the world are all yours, his cars are yours, anything imaginable that he owned is now yours. In normal situations when thousands and thousands of people aren't depending on the ill person, we wouldn't read the will until after death but we couldn't wait for that to happen."

My mind is spinning just a couple days ago, I was near death and now it seems like I own the world. "What happens when he wakes up though?"

"If he wakes up and he is perfectly fine, everything will slowly transition back to Mr. Somerhalder but if memory loss or something of that nature is evident then you will continue to run everything while his possessions are his. Looking at this from a business perspective no matter what you will be acting C.E.O. for maybe a month after he is back to one hundred percent."

"When does this take effect?"

"Today everything is yours now."

"Wow."

"I know this is a lot to take in. If you don't feel like you are ready to take charge you can assign an acting C.E.O. which would most likely be Mr. Caldwell."

"No I can handle it. Uh thank you for your time." We get up and shake hands.

"If you have any questions feel free to call."

I nod then we head our separate ways. Cody looks at me with raised eyebrows before leaning down to whisper, "Hey new boss lady."

I look up at him and he is smiling. "You knew?"

"Mhm Ian had all his ducks in row you were the only one who didn't know. We need to head home so that you can go into the office and make a statement to the press."

"Let's get this show on the road."

Cody helps me get undressed and dressed into a tan pencil skirt, long sleeved pink button up, and black and gold heels. Luckily, my accessories already matched so after I put on some make-up we are out the door. The only time I would have to relax and mentally prepare was in the car. Cody warned me about all the possibilities and they didn't really worry me. I was used to talking in front of people, being in front of cameras, and putting on a smile even when I felt like shit so I had this in the bag.

With five minutes to spare Melanie Davis, head of PR, came rushing over to me, "I already have your speech typed out."

"I don't need a speech Melanie I'll be fine."

"I would advise against that Ms. Green."

I turn to her giving Ian's famous glare, "Ms. Davis I don't care what you advise against I know what is best for myself at this specific time so thank you but no thank you."

She swallows, "Yes Ms. Green. The press will be up here any second."

"Thank you Ms. Davis." I turn on my heel and walk to the clear podium near the waiting area. I look up at Cody who is smiling, "What?"

"Nothing Ian taught you well. Want me up here with you?"

"Whatever you feel most comfortable with Mr. Caldwell."

He smiles even more, "I will be over to the side then I know you can handle yourself Ms. Green… good luck."

As soon as he turns away from me, a rush of people begin coming through the elevator. Once everyone is accounted for, the only sound that fills the room is the snapping of the cameras.

"Good afternoon everyone thank you for coming. As most of you know my fiancé, Ian Somerhalder, is the owner and C.E.O. of Horizon Publications and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation amongst many other projects. On March 15, he was in a terrible life threatening car accident, which has resulted in him being injured in various places and put him in a coma. On the same day, my long time stalker, Dylan Beckford, kidnapped me. I experienced water boarding, starvation, and battery for three days. My ribs are still healing but other than that, I'm perfectly fine. As Ian makes his way to hopefully a full recovery, all of the business aspects of his life will continue to function. I have been put in charge of all the companies that Ian owns. I am now the owner and C.E.O. of Horizon Publications and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. I'm willing to answer any questions that you all might have."

Melanie points to a reporter and silence falls over the crowd, "Tiara you have business training as a lawyer but do you think you will be able to run such a big corporation?"

"Yes I think I have the skills to successfully run HP and ISF continuing to take it further and further to great achievements. People forget the fact that I worked closely with Ian and in a way, I think he has prepared me for this without telling me. I've learned from the best."

Another reporter asks, "Is it true that Dylan Beckford is responsible for the car accident as well?"

"I wasn't there obviously but it is believed that he is the reason for the accident. Police have told me that it didn't look like Ian was doing anything wrong."

"Last question," Melanie announces pointing to another reporter.

"You look very strong standing here right now are you even bothered by the fact that your fiancé is fighting for his life right now?"

"How could you even ask me that? It's now my job to look okay when on the inside all I want to do is curl up in bed and cry. I love Ian with all my heart he is my everything without him I don't know how to function. He is the reason why I stand here 'very strong' I will not let what he has built fail. I would rather be by his side right now than answering a question that has an obvious answer. I am bothered by the fact that my fiancé is fighting for his life right now."

"That's it thank you all for coming," Melanie says as Cody, two other men, and I disappear into the elevator.

"You did great," Cody says.

"Thank you but the real test is tomorrow."

I hope you like it so far I literally just finished this a few minutes ago. I decided that I'm going to go through this quickly the hospital visits will be over in the next chapter. It will slow down after we our out of the damn hospital crap ugh I truly hate them. I hope you like how I'm portraying Nina now she won't go back to being bitchy Tiara and Nina will become friends but not as close of friends as Cheynne, Caitlyn, and Tiara. Any questions go ahead and ask! Review, follow, favorite, and suggestions please and thank you!