“There is nothing to forgive, how did you know I was in hospital?”
“Your mother rang your friend Sophie and she told Michael, when I heard all I could think of was getting here to see you.”
“I can’t really believe you are actually here, I have longed to see you for so long.”
“I feel the same, and your beauty to me is breathtaking.”
“Now I know you are lying, I look a mess and you look so perfect.”
“I am not perfect; you only have to look long enough at me to see that.”
“But you are, and I am nothing compared to you.”
“Alanna you are too good for me, I don’t feel that I am anything.”
“Don’t be crazy.”
“Excuse me Miss Hart, I am Rachel I will be carrying out some tests on you today,” the very pretty, fair haired nurse says to me, all the while she is glaring at Adrian.
“No problem,” I say keeping one eye on Adrian, to see if he is looking at the nurse in any way. However, he is not, he is just standing next to my bed looking at me. I cannot help but wonder what he sees in me, after all, he could have any girl he wants, what is so special about me? He turns to look at the nurse, and I see her almost stumble when he looks directly in her eyes.
“How long do you think Alanna will be in here for?” The nurse can hardly speak, but she manages to pull herself together as she says. “I will run a few tests and if everything is clear, I will write up the report for the doctor, and hopefully she will discharge her as soon as possible.”
“Okay, If there is anything you need Alanna, I will be just outside please take good care of her Miss, she is my world.” Adrian says flashing the nurse a smile. The nurse can barely keep herself standing straight, as she watches him walk away.
“You are a lucky girl that is the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen. Where did you find him?”
“We met in London.”
“I have always wanted to go to London, what’s it like over there?”
“It’s amazing.”
After the nurse is done with all the poking and asking me questions, I just feel like I want to go home. I have had enough of this hospital, I want to get out, and I want to be with Adrian. Once the doctor comes back, I am up and now trying my best to show her that I am okay, so she will let me go.
“Miss Hart your tests have all come back clear, however I do feel that you need some time to rest. I suggest that maybe you go away for a few days, and take some time to yourself.”
“I was just thinking about going back to the dorms; do you think that would be a bad idea?”
“Yes I feel that it would, after all if that’s the environment that has brought the stress to you, and then I do firmly suggest that you stay elsewhere for a few days.”
“Alanna would you like to stay with me?” Adrian says trying to sound cool, but I know there is a touch of anxiety in his voice, as to what my answer might be. “Are you staying here in New York?”
“Yes, I have suite at the Chatwal Hotel; you are most welcome to join me.”
“I would love to, but I would have to stop my dorm to pack a few things, is that okay.”
“Of course, my love.”
As I sit next to Adrian in the cab ride to Columbia, I stare at him so much that I think that my eyes are going to fall out. I knew when I first saw him that he was beautiful, but now it is as if I am seeing him for the first time, and seeing his beauty for the first time again. His hair is so thick and pushed back, his eyes green and glowing, his strong jaw, the way he raises his eyebrows when he speaks, the way that his lips move, he is just mesmerizing to watch and I cannot help but find myself lost in his demeanor. I do not even think of what his secret may be. I am just so glad that he is here. When we walk in through the doors of Columbia, it is to a gaping of everyone, in the entirety of the building, staring at Adrian. Every girl, every boy, everyone, cannot help but stare at this tall handsome stranger. I pause, as I go to open the door of little room that Sophie and I share.
“Adrian, if Sophie doesn’t seem happy that you are here please don’t take it to heart. She is just looking out for me, okay?”
“No problem, I will play nice,” he says and he cannot contain his smirk.
I walk into the room and Sophie, Katharine and Michael greet me. Adrian holds back until I am safely through the door.
“Alanna are you okay, we have been so worried,” Sophie says as she runs over to me, and grabs me. “Yes I am fine, please don’t worry.” Katharine also comes over and gives me a hug; Michael on the other hand, just gives a quick nod and says he is glad that I am okay. I break free from my friends embrace, and look to see where Adrian has gone. I turn around, to see him standing right behind me.