Impressions CHAPTER 27 LARRY Throughout the car ride , we didn't say a word to each other . I gripped onto the stirring wheel and my knuckles were already turning white . I could see her sparing glances at me , but she didn't dare say a word . The only thing I thought about was what she did and how she embarrassed me at the shopping mall . Maya was innocent all along . It made me start to reflect on a lot of things , wondering if I've been wrong about Brandy all along . We arrived at the house and I didn't bother opening the door for her as usual and just stormed into the house . " Larry ! Larry ! " She yelled , trying to catch up with me . I ignored her and made my way to the mini bat and poured myself a drink first . She looked at me , tears welling up in her eyes but I tried to ignore it . " Larry , please can you- " " Can you just shut it for a second ? " I cut in , making her flinch . " You've been calling my name all through and if you don't realize , it's giving me a headache . So shut it . " Tears filled her eyes . " L - Larry , I didn't mean to do that . I was just feeling really insecure because I know how Maya is and I just- I don't know why I did that . Please , forgive me . " I scoffed . " Forgive you? Do you know what this means for us and how this could probably end up as a headline ? Do you know the damages you've caused ? " The tears rolled freely on her cheeks , but I acted like I didn't even notice them . She replied , " I didn't think it through . I was being crazy and dragged Maya into it . I'm really sorry , Larry . " " That's your problem , Brandy , " I said . " You don't think and it drives me crazy . Do you realise that they're actually consequences to your actions and you can't do things like that . " She started sobbing this time . I scoffed and made my way to my room , completely ignoring her . " Larry ! Larry ! " She yelled . " Argh ! " I turned back and saw that she fell down on one of the stairs , and clung to her stomach , moaning in pain . All the anger I felt dispersed immediately . I ran up to her and tried to help her up , but she continued wincing in pain . " Are you okay ? " She glared at me . " I fell down the stairs trying to chase you . Of course , I'm not okay , " she responded . I started panicking . " We should go to the hospital . You need help , " I said , once she continued groaning in pain . helped her up and went to get my car keys . I helped her into the car carefully , making sure she didn't put pressure on her legs . She was still holding her stomach and groaning quietly . " Just hold on , " I said , trying to stay calm even though my hands were shaking . " We'll get there fast , okay ? " She nodded weakly , leaning back against the seat with her eyes half - closed . 1/3 Impressions +25 BONUS The drive to the hospital felt like forever . Every second that passed made me more scared . I kept looking at her from the corner of my eye . She wasn't saying anything anymore . Just breathing slowly and holding her stomach . When we got to the hospital , I jumped out and rushed to get help . " Please ! Someone help me ! My wife fell down the stairs and she's pain ! " I shouted . A nurse and two doctors came out quickly with a wheelchair . They placed Brandy on it gently and rolled her inside while I followed close behind , feeling helpless . They took her into a room and told me to wait outside . I kept pacing back and forth , running my hands through my hair . My chest felt tight and I couldn't stop thinking about how this was my fault . If I hadn't shouted at her ... If I hadn't walked away so fast .... If I had just listened ... I sat down for a while but then stood again . I couldn't sit still . I kept imagining the worst . After what felt like hours , one of the doctors came out . He had a calm look on his face , which helped a little . " Are you the husband ? " he asked . " Yes , " I said quickly . " Is she okay ? Is the baby okay ? " " She's stable now , " he said . " We'll need to keep her under supervision for a while . Just to make sure everything stays fine . But right now , both she and the baby are doing okay . " I let out a big breath I didn't even know I was holding . " Can I see her ? " I asked . He nodded . " Just for a few minutes . She needs rest . " I followed him down the hallway , my heart still racing . When I walked into the ward , I saw her lying on the bed . Her face looked tired , but when she saw me , she gave me a small , sad smile .. " Hey , " she said , her voice soft and weak . " Hey , " I said , walking closer to the bed . I pulled a chair beside her and sat down . " You scared me , " I said quietly . " I'm sorry , " she whispered . " I didn't mean for any of this to happen . " I looked at her and felt that tightness in my chest again . Not because I was angry anymore - but because I felt bad . Really bad " I shouldn't have shouted , " I said . " I shouldn't have walked away . I should've listened to you . I didn't mean to make you run after me like that . " She reached for my hand , and I let her hold it . " I was wrong too , " she said . " I acted without thinking . I was just scared of losing you , Larry . And I let my fear turn into something stupid . " I looked down at our hands . Her fingers were still a little cold . I held them tighter . " I forgive you , " I said . " We both made mistakes . But I don't want to fight like that anymore . I don't want to lose you either . " A tear rolled down her cheek . " You mean that ? " I nodded . " Yeah . I do . We'll figure this out . One step at a time . " 2/3 sgressions She gave a small nod , and I saw her eyes starting to close again . " You should rest now , " I said . " I'll be right here . " And I meant it . I wasn't going anywhere . N I stayed by her side , holding her hand , watching her sleep - and promising myself I'd do better from now on . BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU ! +25 BONUS X