Pieces of Me by Pua Ramona (small books to read txt) 📕

Doctor Powell did mention that it’ll be that way for at least two weeks. My body felt like I was tackled by a linebacker, I was achy all over and I felt pretty dirty. I needed a shower badly but I had nothing to change into. I washed my hands before I walked out of the bathroom.

Before I can get back into bed, Annie walks inside with a bag. “Morning doll face” she whispers. I smile and walk toward her. She smiles and says, “Your friend came by earlier and asked if I could give these to you.”

“Was it Marino?” I ask.

“Yes, he said he grabbed extra things for the asshole as well.” She looks over at Eli and looks back at me “His words not mine” she giggles.

“Of course he did.”

She puts everything on the chair and asks “How are you feeling?”

I take a deep breath and say, “I’m sad and hurt. And a little numb.”

Annie smiles at me sadly and says, “And you’re allowed to feel those feelings. Just make sure not to stay numb too long, because you will miss out on everything.” I feel my eyes sting and I wipe the tears that are starting to fall. “He loves you, you know.” I look at her and see that she’s looking at Eli. “I can tell he’s a little bit crazy and jealous, but he means well.”

She looks at me and says “Let him love you, but at your pace. Don’t stay cold too long Sina, because the last thing you want is to hurt alone.” She hands me a brown bag with coffee and says, “You’re a lucky girl. You have these two handsome fellas who want to take care of you.” She smiles and walks out of the room. I take a sip of my coffee and smile as I open the brown bag. There are two of my favorite cupcakes with a note.

Sina,

I figured you’d need something to help with your morning, So

I grabbed you some coffee and a couple of your favorite cupcakes. 

I thought about grabbing some for that asshole, but decided not to.

 ☺ I’ll see you later, wanted to make sure you had some fresh clothes

before they released you. If you need anything let me know. Now drink

your coffee and eat your sweets, then please take a shower because

you probably stink hahaha. Get well soon babe.

Your friend,

Rino ;)

Asshole. I do just that, I sit down and eat my cupcakes then wash it down with my fresh cup of coffee. I sigh. My god I needed that. I throw my trash away and grab me something to wear. I definitely need a shower. Marino knows me too well, he even made sure to pack my hair products along with my granny panties. What an asshole. I chuckle and make my way to the shower. The water feels so good on my skin. I make sure to double wash everything, especially my lady bits. It feels pretty good being able to run my hands through my hair without my fingers getting tangled in it. I get out of the shower and throw on my black yoga pants, my bra, and one of Rino’s shirts on. I shake my head and giggle.

Rino is really trying to upset Eli and I think it's quite funny. I toss my hair up in a messy bun and root through one of my bags for my glasses because I didn’t want to fight with my contacts. I put the hospital gown in the hamper and make sure I straighten up before I get released from the hospital. I’m not sure how I’m feeling toward my family, but I’m missing my baby girl like crazy. I grab my phone and check to see if anyone has called. Well damn, I have a lot of missed calls, voicemails and text messages. I’m not in the mood to go through them all right now so I just zip my it back into the bag. I look over to the bed and I’m not sure if I should wake Eli up or just let him sleep.

A huge part of me wants to leave his ass here when I get discharged just to piss him off. I laugh at the thought and walk closer to the bed. I move the pillow out of the way and sit down on the bed. I want to run my fingers through his hair, but I’m still angry with him. I reach for the blanket and he starts moving. And his eyes slowly open. Shit, dammit to hell. I will never get tired of his eyes.

Eli

I must have fallen asleep after my intense prayer session because as I open my eyes Sina is showered and dressed and watching me with her big brown eyes.

I smile at her then laugh because she rolls her eyes at me and says, “You need to go brush your damn teeth. Your breath smells like ass.” She gets out of bed to grab an extra toothbrush from her bag. Wait, she didn’t have a bag with her yesterday? “Rino came by earlier to drop some clothes off so I could have something to change into, and the necessities that we needed” she says, seeing the question in my eyes.

I smile and say “I’ll have to remember to thank him later.” I stand up from my chair and walk over to where she’s standing. She hands me the toothbrush but before I take it from her I wrap one of my arms around her and pull her in to me. “Good morning beautiful” I whisper in her ear.

She sighs and says “Your breath still stinks.” Then she pulls herself away from me. I know she’s trying to close herself away from me. But I’m not going to stop showing her that I love her.

“Thank you for letting me stay with you Sina” I say.

She looks over her shoulder and says “I didn’t have a choice.” Shit. I have a long way