Tangled Love

CHAPTER 93

“I should probably wait out here," I murmur under my breath, signalling at the chairs outside of Emily's hospital room. Ivory frowns, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Why? What's the problem now T?"

"Jake."

I respond bluntly, looking at her as if it was obvious. She nods slowly before responding, choosing her words carefully.

"He's getting better Tobias. It's not as awkward anymore around you two. He needs us. . . both of us." Ivory gives me a reassuring look and I sigh dramatically —

"Fine but if this goes wrong, I'm blaming you." I joke, poking her in her ribs. She grabs my finger, twisting it forcefully until I yell out, pulling it back towards me.

"Ivory!"

She laughs loudly and I signal her to be quiet, looking around at the disapproving looks we're getting from the other doctors and nurses.

"Ivory, tone it down! This is a hospital, death surrounds us." I whisper loudly, my eyes widening at her playfully. She slaps her hand over her mouth, still giggling behind it and I smile at her —

"Come on, let's go in."

Ivory nods before she knocks on the door and opens it slowly, peeking her head round. I hear Jake's voice and Ivory opens it wider, stepping inside.

he was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot,

responds softly, his voice hoarse. I wonder how long he's been crying for. Jake is clutching Emily's hand in his, circling his thumb over the top

completely disappearing. Jake swallows the lump in his throat, giving her a small smile that doesn't quite reach

nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but I feel like it is. Anything is better

be excited about, she'll be up and about before you know it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his arm. I nod, agreeing with her words before speaking again

be fine, she's tough as nails."

away. I want him to see I'm for him, his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only one other

He eventually nods before turning his attention back to Emily. It's not exactly anything

to eat? You look shattered," I tell

with her."

I and I can tell he's pondering his decision. He finally stands up

asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from the floor before swinging

and places a kiss on Emily's forehead before he turns and heads for

the hell was that? Jealousy?

build up inside my

behind her. My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat closer to her. The machines around her beep steadily and I

squeeze it lightly. I've never held her hand before and I notice how smooth and

The beeps of the machines are

is that? I know you don't feel the same way and yet I'm still acting like this," I breathe out deeply and continue, feeling considerably lighter now my feelings are out. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

I care for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe it's more

so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255