Chapter 90-Wow, never thought I'd get this far! So this is the second chapter in 12 hours, thanks to those that reviewed the last one already, I really appreciate the time you take to let me know your thoughts. Quick question, would you rather have one long chapter every 1-2 weeks or shorter chapters (the size of yesterdays and todays) every 1-2 days. I'll look forward to your thoughts. Have a great day. Best Wishes Mx

I can hear the ocean and as I open my eyes I close them again quickly, the room is too bright. Hannah is no longer in the bed next to me. I want to roll over and go back to sleep but know that I need to get up for my appointment. Everything aches and I feel so tired again. I open my eyes once more and sit up only to lie back down immediately as the room spins. Taking my phone off the side table I check the time. It's a little after nine and already there's a message from Christian.

'Call me when you wake.' Is all it says. I sigh, I can't call him, he'll go thermonuclear on me.

'I'm awake.' Is all I reply.

'I'm in a meeting, can I call you in ten?' he asks in the next text.

'Are you in a good mood?' I ask.

'Yes very.' He replies.

'Don't call then. You'll be angry.' I text back. I close my eyes once more but can't settle. I know I should try and get up. Grabbing my phone once more I text Hannah.

'Morning baby, where are you?' Two minutes later she appears.

'Morning lazy bones. I was with Mia in her room. We've been up ages and already had breakfast. Your hospital appointment is in an hour, would you like me to get you some breakfast whilst you shower?' Hannah asks.

'I don't think I can eat.' I croak.

'You sound dreadful. Are you ill again?' she asks.

'Yes, this is the worst I've felt. I need to shower though. Please will you wait in here in case anything happens?' I manage to say.

'Matt, you're not fit enough to take a shower never mind go to the hospital. You'll have to stay in bed.' Hannah says.

'Hannah please, I need to be better by Friday.' I croak.

'Why, so that you can surf and make yourself more ill?' She says. 'No way Matt. You're staying in bed today. I'm not going through an emergency dash to the hospital again. Stay here. I'm going to get Mia.' My phone vibrates and I know it will be Christian calling. I let it ring and he must leave a voicemail. I know he'll be angry but I can't deal with him shouting at me at the moment. Hannah is back again with Mia in tow.

'Matt, how bad are you feeling?' Mia asks.

'As bad as I was when I first had it.' I say. Her phone starts to ring. 'That will be Christian, don't tell him I'm ill.'

'Hi Christian.' Mia says as she looks at me. I look at her and mouth the word 'please' but she shakes her head and looks away. 'I'm not sure why he thinks you would be angry.' 'I'll go and find him' 'I've just been getting ready with Hannah. We were about to go and wake Matt because he has his hospital appointment in an hour.' 'Yes I'll call you back when I've been in to see him.' 'No, I'll call you back, I can't just barge in he might be having a private moment with Hannah' 'I know you would but you're not here, I'll call you back in five.' She says and clicks the phone off. 'OK Matt Grey you owe me big time, we've got five minutes to come up with a story to put Christian off the scent. I know his jets still here but it doesn't stop him hiring another to get here and see for himself what you're up to.'

'Thanks Mia. I think we just tell him I'm tired and was a bit dizzy. He will be angry with me for that because he called me at three so it means I've had six hours sleep. You'll then have to tell him I'm in the shower so that I can't talk to him otherwise he'll be thermonuclear when he hears my voice.' I say.

'I can't believe even at our age that I'm still covering for you.' Mia says but she's smiling fondly at me.

'I'll buy you lunch when you go shopping with Hannah.' I say and smile back at her.

'And some new shoes.' She says.

'Whatever you want.' I say.

'Matt, we can't go out and leave you.' Hannah says.

'Of course you can, I'll sleep. I'll have security here and Mrs Richards. Will you tell her I'm not feeling great so that she can phone Dr Richards and tell him I won't make my appointment.' I say.

'Yes, I'll go and do that now.' Hannah says and leaves the room.

'Shall I call mom?' Mia asks.

'No, she's having dinner with Christian tonight and will tell him.' I say.

'But Matt, she would have phoned to find out about your tests at the hospital.' Mia says.

'We'll just say that I was shattered from all the travelling and didn't make it.' I say and she looks at me. 'That's your phone again, it's five minutes and Christian will have been counting the seconds.'

'Hi Christian' 'Yes he's fine, but completely shattered.' 'No, he's just gone in the shower and he has to leave for the hospital soon.' 'No I'm not hiding anything.' She says and then looks at me with horror. 'You'd really stop my allowance.' Her eyes widen. Fuck, he's got her now. I put out my hand for her to give me the phone and I can see she sags with relief.

'Hi Christian.' I croak.

'Fuck Matt. I knew she was covering up for you. Why the hell didn't you just call me?' he says angrily. 'Fuck we should never have let you leave Seattle.'

'Have you finished?' I ask. I look at Mia and she looks back at me with a shocked expression.

'I haven't even got fucking started yet.' He shouts so I click off the phone and toss it onto the bed.

'He'll calm down eventually.' I say and smirk at Mia.

'Matt, I'm sorry.' Mia says.

'It's OK. I shouldn't have put you in that position.' I say. 'So how much does he give you a month?'

'Thirty thousand and he pays my credit card bill.' Mia says.

'Shit Mia, that's a lot. No wonder you look shocked when he threatened to stop it. Does he do that often?' I ask her.

'No, that's only the second time. The first time was when you were in hospital and I disappeared to a club instead of being there for you.' She says. 'Matt, what if he does stop it? I'm supposed to be going to university in a few weeks.'

'He won't, he loves you too much. Even if he does it's not the end of the world you could always get a job.' I say. She hits me playfully on the arm. 'I'll find you a job in one of my businesses.'

'So you wouldn't give me an allowance.' She asks cheekily.

'I'm not a soft touch like Christian. I'd make you work for it.' I say. Luckily we're interrupted so the conversation can go no further for now.

'Matt, I've brought Mrs Richards with me.' Hannah says as she comes into the room. I look at her shyly and both Hannah and Mia disappear.

'Matthew, Hannah tells me you're very ill again.' Mrs Richards says with concern.

'I'm not that bad but I don't feel too great.' I croak.

'OK, I'll call Dan. I think you were his last appointment today so he can come and see you here. I've brought a drink and your medication so have them now and then go back to sleep.' She says. I take them from her and popping the pills into my mouth I gratefully have the drink of juice as well.

'Mrs Richards, are you staying here today?' I ask.

'Yes, I planned to why?' she asks.

'Please will you make sure the girls still go shopping and take security with them. They were looking forward to going and I'll be sleeping anyway so they shouldn't hang around waiting for me.' I say.

'Yes, I'll do that. I'll keep popping in to check on you and I'll make sure Sawyer does as well so don't get out of bed and do anything stupid.' She says. 'I'll send the girls back in for five minutes and then I want you to sleep.'

'OK thank you.' I manage to say as she turns and leaves. Hannah and Mia return and smile at me.

'We've got five minutes and then we have to go shopping and leave you to sleep according to Mrs Richards.' Mia says with a grin. I smile back at her.

'Can we get you anything at the mall?' Hannah asks.

'A guitar.' I say and they look at me puzzled not sure if I'm being serious or not. 'Hannah do you need any money?'

'No, there's still plenty in my account thanks.' Hannah says and Mia looks at me.

'Mia, you have more than enough from Christian. However I did promise to pay for lunch and shoes so here's my card. The pin is the same as last time.' I say. 'There's plenty in there just don't spend it all.' I warn.

'Thanks baby bro, I love you.' Mia says as she deposits my card in her purse and then picks up her mobile.

'Thanks Matt.' Hannah says as she comes to kiss my cheek. 'I love you.' She whispers in my ear.

'I love you too.' I reply and then look at Mia. 'And I love you Mia, but please be sensible with my cash card.'

'I'll be sensible in each shore that I use it and make sure I put it back in my purse carefully.' Mia says with a grin as I groan and she walks out of the room.

'Keep an eye on her baby. I'd quite like to have some money left so we can go to London. Keep your money in your account though and just use my card. Have fun shopping.' I say.

'We will, and don't worry I won't let her go overboard. Sleep now and get plenty of rest. I want my swimming lesson when I get back.' Hannah says before kissing me once more before she leaves. Just as I close my eyes my phone vibrates.

'I've calmed down now. Can you talk?' The text says. I hit speed dial.

'Christian I'm sorry.' I croak. 'I've just take my medication and I won't be able to talk long, I need to sleep.'

'Hey that's OK little bro.' he says gently. 'I'm sorry I got angry.'

'Don't worry. I should have just called you straight away to tell you.' I say. 'Will you really stop Mia's allowance?'

'No' he says. 'Did she ask you for one?'

'Yes and I told her I wasn't a soft touch like you and that she'd have to work in one of my businesses. I have sent them shopping with my debit card though.' I say.

'Oh who's the soft touch now? They'll clean your account out.' he says and I can tell he's smiling.

'We'll see. If they do they won't have it again.' I say. 'Dr Richards is going to check on me later but I'm going to sleep now.'

'OK, call me and let me know how you are when you wake.' He says and clicks off so I'm left staring at the phone once more. I smile and place it back on the bedside table and finally fall back to sleep.