Chapter 31

When Fiona opened her eyes the first time after the accident, she saw Justin's face. His eyes were red and puffy. He had some facial hair grown up. He looked tired.

Before she could say anything he ran to call the doctor. Slowly the whole picture was clear of her being in the hospital. She was informed that she was out for almost two days because of a car accident. She also remembered her so-called talk with Anna.

She tried to sit but Justin helps her out. Before she could say thanks to him, he shook his head, which brought a smile on her face.

Just when Fiona was going to talk to him, Em and James barged in.

"Thank god Fi you are ok. If anything would have happened to you I would have killed that bitch." Em told.

"Relax Miley" James tried and calmed her down. He was rubbing her back gently.

"Yeah!! How are you feeling now?" she sat beside her.

"Have been better" her throat was still sore and her voice was a bit hoarse.

"Who bitch?" Fiona asked in confusion after a few moments. everything was still hazy to her at the moment.

"Anna. If it wouldn't have been for me then she would have killed her and gone to prison for good" James explained. "And before you ask, yes, we know the truth."

"Wait, there is a misunderstanding. Anna is not at fault. I wasn't looking properly when I was driving." she said to them honestly.

"Don't you dare take all the blame, Fiona," Justin told her angrily.

"No Justin seriously. Listen, it's not what you guys think..." Fiona tried to reason out, but she was cut short by Em and James.

"Fiona, Justin is right. We don't need to know what Anna did. She is nothing but trouble."

From there Em and James explained to her everything happened in the past forty-eight hours. Emmy almost attempts to kill Anna. Justin has not left her side 24 by 7. In the whole conversation, he didn't utter a single word. She also noticed that both James and Miley were holding hands in which she raised her eyebrow.

"When did it happen?" Fiona asked with a smirk "What?" Em asked innocently.

She gave her the look 'don't you give me that innocent face look' to which her poke her tongue out.

"She just couldn't resist my charm" James said playfully to which Em smack his head.

"Ouch," he groaned rubbing his head where she hit him.

"Come on we should leave and let Fi rest and till then I will show you my charm."

"Take care Fi" with that both of them left the room.

"Justin...I" but He shuts her up by putting his index finger on her lips.

"We will talk tomorrow. No argument Fiona. You will sleep now without uttering a single word"

Fiona wanted to talk to three of them about her conversation with Anna but they wouldn't let her. Well, now she has to wait till tomorrow.

Justin was having mixed feelings. He was angry for the fact Fiona believed what Annabelle told her and was taking the blame for her. Sad and lost because he could have lost her. Luckily, she was fine now. He wanted to talk to her, hug her, but she needs to rest. Their talk can be put on hold until tomorrow.

In the morning doc came and checked Fiona. He told her complete bed rest for a week. She also mentioned that due to weakness there is a high possibility of the fever. And due to injury, there could be immense pain in her body.

Even James and Em came early in the morning to meet her. Even Annabelle and Noah came shortly after which made James, Emily, and Justin jump on them but Fiona made those three shut up.

"We are sorry Fiona" Anna was the first one to speak.

Justin's fist was clenched, but she squeezed his hand which made him at ease. But he couldn't understand why the hell she was listening to those two.

"Fiona, we are really sorry about everything." This time Noah spoke.

"I wish we could go back and turned the clock and undo everything that we did. We should have come clean to you. How much ever I and Noah wants to start fresh with you, we couldn't. We don't deserve it."

"Hell yeah, you both don't," Em shouted.

"Emmy please," Fiona said. "I wouldn't undo anything Noah. Maybe if what you did, didn't do it, I wouldn't have been where I am now. Justin, Em, and James. How much ever I want to despise you both, I couldn't. After the accident, I did realize that life is too short to hold any grudges. And it's not like; you guys paid someone to kill me. This accident was partly mine and that truck driver's fault. I shouldn't have driven when my mind was filled with so many thoughts and emotions. And about starting over I would like that, well, we three of us couldn't go back to what we were before, but the exchange of few words once in a while, that would be nice." Fiona said with a small smile on her face.

All of them were amused and stunned at her words. They expected anything but this. Fiona tried to explain her two friends, her husband and reluctantly they all agreed. With that Anna and Noah left with a relief look on their faces. During this conversation, Justin was again silent. This was making Fiona apprehensive, but she knows that what she did was right. Justin was confused as to what has gotten into Fi. But at some point, he understood what she was trying to say and for her happiness and peace, he agreed.

After that, Justin took Fiona home. He tucked her in the blanket. He was about to leave for her to rest, but she grabbed his hand.

"I am sorry Justin." she croaked. Justin was as still as stone and turned towards her. He was blank.

"Please talk to me, your silence is killing me". A tear came out of her eyes.

He sat beside her and took her in his arms.

"You have nothing to apologize for. Yes, I am upset and angry about the whole incident, but could you blame me? I could have lost you."

"I am sorry," she said between her cries. Even Justin had tears in his eyes.

"Ok, no more crying. Promise me you would never run away from me. Promise me you would talk to me about your problem."

"I promise"

"Good" He finally kissed her.

"You know I am glad that my silence kills you as yours does to me." He said playfully to lighten the mood.

She punched him in the arm.

"For being injured you sure are powerful. I missed you, Fiona. Please don't ever leave me"

"I won't. I missed you too!!"