Chapter 4

You know that time when you only have one person left that really matters to you and fate takes that person away from you?

That's how I felt right now.

Of course, my Mom wasn't dead. God, please don't let her be dead.

It's just what I'm feeling. A gut feeling more like it.

The hospital's walls were white and the stench of medicine and whatever other stuff that's in here were filling my nose and I wanted to barf. I never did liked hospitals. I know it's the place where women give birth and it's also the place where many people get to live more but it's also the place where people die. That thought alone made my stomach quesy.

I practically ran towards the reception area and hastily demanded, "I need to know where Michelle Smith's room is" I was panting like crazy and she did me a once over. When she saw my work clothes she probably thought I was someone worth knowing for money and did her best to give a genuine smile. She just looked constipated, I tell you.

"She's in room 210. It's upstairs on-" God, I know this place like the back of my hand. Why did I even ask for the room number? Before she could finish, I cut her off.

"I know where it is" I could never forget that room. It's always the room Mom gets. She said she liked it. It was the only thing she liked in this damn hospital.

I ran for the elevator and did my best not to pound on the buttons. Sometimes these elevators ticked me off. I reached the floor and ran for it, searching for the room number.

"206....... 207....... 209........ Aha! 210! Finally!" I shouted. Nurses, doctors, and even patients looked at me weirdly and I blushed crimson red.

"Amber Genievive Smith! That better be you!" I sighed with relief. She was perfectly fine. I put on a smile and opened the door. There she was in her all her glory. Her blonde hair strewn across the pillow she was rested. Her face red from shouting. And a really, really big smile.

"Hey Mom..." I trailed off, unsure of what to say. She had this mischievous smile that means she either found something juicy to gossip or if she has a plan.

"Don't you 'Hey, Mom' me! How come you didn't tell me you were on a date?" She raised her eyebrows. I laughed quietly and walked over to sit next to her near the bed.

"I didn't get to tell you because my date ended at one in the morning and I didn't want to wake you up. Plus, I had work so I was a little bit groggy until the nurse called" I explained, smiling softly. At the mention of 'nurse' she frowned.

"I can't believe she actually called you. I didn't want you to come here and worry you but no! She just had to call you!" She grumbled, crossing her arms over her chest.

"It's okay , Mom. I'm glad she called and I'm glad you're okay. But please Mom try to take care of yourself okay? I promise when I've saved enough money, I will move here and find some work or something." I really wanted to stay with my Mom but I had work and I wanted to save as much as I can to last me and my Mom when I move back here.

"No! You are mot moving just because of me! I want you to be independent just like you are now! I don't want you to lose that job just to take care of me" She shouted, throwing her arms up in the air.

"But Mom-" I tried to protest but she cut me off.

"No. I am not letting you quit your job in the city. I don't want to argue with you, honey, but I can see you belong in that city. With all the bustling crowds and traffic. Me? I belong here in my home. And if I'm about to die, I want to die here" She said in a calmer voice. I felt tears stung my eyes but I blinked them back.

She was always right.

No matter how much I argue with her. I've already grown used to the city and I'm just like most people who live there. Running around to make a living.

"Mom, please don't say that..... You're not gonna die and I'll find a way to be with you as much as possible." Tears were now pouring in my eyes and I couldn't find it in me to stop them.

She and Luke were the only family I have left. My dad died when I was ten because of cancer and my relatives on my dad's side didn't really like us at all. They thought me, Luke and my mom were only a burden to our father. You see, my father didn't get to be an architect like he dreamed because he met my mother and fell in love. Luke being the result of that love. My mother's parent's disowned her after they found out that she was pregnant. They wanted nothing to do with Luke and my father. They were the 'perfect' parents who wanted everything to be 'perfect'. Like their daughter. They were too controlling that's why my Mom rebelled and left to be with my father. My mother wanted to quit college and find a job of her own but Dad being Dad, wanted her to finish and so my dad worked full time and my mom a part time waitress.

I was absolutely proud to call them my parents. Their love for each other was something I wanted too.

We talked for hours and until it was late at night. It took a lot of convincing for the nurses to let me stay. Well, technically, my mom threatened that she wouldn't behave and not take her meds if they didn't let me stay. I was exhausted but there were still so much I wanted to say to my mom. The time wasn't just enough for me. I really missed her. I yawned and rubbed my tired eyes.

"Honey, maybe you should go back to the house for now? I don't want you sleeping here. You can sleep in my bedroom if you want or your own bed but I really have to warn you that I didn't get to clean it" She said. I nodded my head and yawned. I kissed her forehead and murmured a "Good night"

I walked to my car and froze at the sight before me.

Ethan was there leaning against my car looking like a freaking model. What the hell was he doing here? He should be back at the city. He was smiling at me and I could've swooned if I wasn't tired as hell.

"Why are you here, Ethan?" I asked before realising how inconsiderate I sounded and corrected myself, "Not that it's bad to see you but shouldn't you be at the city? When did you get here?" I asked as I walked towards him and he enveloped me in a hug.

"I really wanted to see you." He said before leaning down and kissing me, long and passionate. I smiled against the kiss and kissed him back with fervor. I pulled back after a few minutes of kissing, leaving me breathless.

"I missed you, too, but you shouldn't have wasted gas." I frowned. His hands were still on my waist and my palms were on his chest, feeling his heartbeat which was beating rapidly.

He smiled at me and leaned down again and whispered, "I" kiss "really" kiss "really" kiss "miss" kiss "you".

I blushed and buried my head against his chest.

"You're really chessy, you know that?" I giggled and looked up at him before kissing his jaw.

"Only for you, Amber, only for you" he muttered and I couldn't fight the smile on my face.

"Where's your car? How did you get here?" I raised an eyebrow.

"I asked my brother to drive me here so I can just use your car when we go back to the city" he informed me.

"We?" Did he mean we're going back to the city together?

"Yes, we. I took a leave and asked Francis to take care of the company for a while" he said.

"Oh" I was speechless. He took a leave just to be with me. Now tell me why I shouldn't be with this guy? He's just perfect. I yawned again and finally realized how tired I am.

"You're tired. Come on, give me your keys and I'll drive you to your house. Can you tell me the address?" I gave him my keys and we went inside the car before starting it up. I gave him my address and he sped off. I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.

"Amber. Love, wake up." A faint voice was calling to me and I someone was shaking me lightly. I opened my eyes and saw Ethan hovering over me. He smiled at me and I smiled back.

"We're here, love" He murmured.

I looked out the window and smiled. Home sweet home. I unbuckled my seatbelt and walked towards the door. I took my spare key and opened the door. I instantly felt warm and I sighed. Nothing beats home.

"I like your home" Ethan's voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I turned back and smiled at him.

"I hope you brought clothes with you 'cause if not, I can always look through my Dad's old clothes, I'm sure he wouldn't mind." I shrug and led him upstairs to my room. It was just the way I left it. There were even some papers on the floor. Mom was really telling the truth then.

"My room" I sighed.

"I can tell. And just so you know, I brought clothes with me and I asked Mandy to get some of your clothes for you." He chuckled. I picked up some litter and tried cleaning it up but was too tired to continue.

"That was real nice of you. Thank you" He tossed me the bag and I caught it with ease.

"You can use the bathroom on my brother's room to take a shower." I unzipped the bag and took out the toiletries Mandy packed and set them on my bathroom.

As I placing the necessities, I felt hands on my waist and Ethan tucked his head on my neck and leaving hickeys on my neck. I moaned unintentionally and tilted my head to give him more access.

"Can I shower with you?" He asked, sounding very hopeful. I chuckled quietly. I had a feeling he was going to say this.

"That sounds very tempting but we can't shower together or we're never going to get some sleep." I whispered. I turned around and looped my arms around his neck and did my fair share of trailing hickeys on his neck. He moaned and I almost let him take a shower with me. This was so not going to end well.

"That's not very nice" He grumbled and pressed his body even closer to mine, making me feel how aroused he was. I grinded my self against him and he groaned. I laughed and kissed him briefly on the lips and untangling my hands from his neck.

"Go take a shower. You'll have your fantasy but not right now. I'm really tired." I said with a yawn.

"I'll remember that. Right now, I need a cold shower" He muttered and narrowed his eyes at me. Oh God, he was just so sexy.

I ushered him out the door and it was impossibly hard to do that since he was all muscle and stuff. There was not an ounce of flab in his body. I have no idea how he keeps fit with all his work load. He walked out the door and I closed it before sliding down the door and sighed.

Fuck, I was totally wet. And he had no idea I was still a virgin. I'd tell him eventually if I could just seduce the guy. What is wrong with me! I'm supposed to be here for my mother not to seduce Ethan.

I unzipped the bag of clothes and I almost did a happy dance in the middle of the bathroom. Mandy just packed all my sexy clothes! Lingerie, skirts, dresses, nightgowns, etc.

All I could think about was; Thank you, Mandy!

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Hey, hey hey! Andy here! This is totally not my best but eh! So....... What do you think of Michelle? Edward? There's not much Edward in this but still. And sexy lingerie? Oh my! Hahaha I wonder if she'll really seduce Ethan? Well, that's for me to write and for you to read!

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-Andy