Aliyah's POV

I laid on my bed listening to my clock tick. This was frustrating

Time kept moving so slowly

I rolled around, i couldn't sleep

What was the meaning of Ben's reaction

He's definitely not saying something

I've sent multiple messages, I've called, still nothing

I picked up my phone staring at my screen

I stared at Ben's number for longer. It's 2am I'm sure he's asleep

I wondered if calling would be a good idea or not

I would die of anxiety if i don't do anything.

I brushed my thumb on my screen thinking of what to do.

I dialed his number, listening to it ring

I hope he picks up. It rang in my ears, so i took it off, placing it on speaker phone

"Hey" his deep voice filled the silence in my room

For a minute i forgot why i called. Scared to asked the obvious question

"Hey Ben. Did i wake you?" I answered

He was silent at first, i could tell something was up

"Not really, i couldn't sleep" he spoke slowly

"I couldn't sleep either" i breath out

We were both quiet

"Aliyah, there's something i got to tell you"

I stayed quiet. This was my biggest fear

I could literally hear the sound of my heart beat loudly in my ears. Why do i all of a sudden don't want to hear what he has to say

I heard light sniffling in the background

"Aliyah there was an accident"

There was a sharp pang in my chest

My heart kept beating hard and fast I'm definitely sure I'm about to have a panic attack. It felt as if time was frozen

"Accident?" My voice came out barely as a whisper

"Yes" his voice broke

"Ava was badly injured...they performed surgery but she's currently in coma. Dad got hurt too but he'll be fine, we spoke last night, Mom"

He pursed, i could hear sniffling

"Mom didn't make it"

Everything went dead for me

Mrs Davis

This can't be happening

I jumped out of bed without thinking

"I'll be right there" was all i said before hanging up

It was really late but i didn't care

I threw on my hoodie running downstairs to grab my keys

I ran past Derek and Sarah who were cuddled up on the couch. I got outside quickly starting my Car

My mind was in a million different places all at ones

Why's this happening? Who's the Creator of this fucking story cause you're so mean

I drove like crazy till i got to the house. Ben opened the door before i could even knock

I embraced him in a tight hug when i got inside. He was hesitant at first but he returned the hug

"Why didn't you tell me earlier"

"It would have changed nothing" his voice sounded weak

"I deserve to know Ben, you're my family"

"I'm sorry I've always been stupid" he sniffled

"No you're not" i pulled back

We moved into the living room

I really don't know how to feel, what to feel. Mrs Davis, Ava

"I'm sorry about your mom"

He shaked his head. He looked conflicted

"It's all because of that stupid operation. Why did they have to travel for it. This is all because of Ava"

I felt his frustration. I get it, it's easy to throw stones

"Don't say that Ben" i tried to console him but he moved back

"I can say whatever i want to say Aliyah. Look now mom's dead and what's Ava doing, she's fucking sleeping!"

I didn't know what to say. At this point it's easy to say things we don't mean.

i tried to compose myself but i was breaking down too

I know what it feels like to loose a loved one

"Don't say things like that" i muttered

I felt weak inside

"I feel so useless" Ben muttered crying

"Come here"

He moved back

"Don't pretend like you care, you're only concerned about Ava"

"That's not true and you know it" i tried to hold back the tears threatening to spill down my eyes

"You never called to ask how i was doing or how anyone else was doing. Everything was all about Ava. Well now you know how she's doing you can just walk right out"

I shaked my head

"You can be mean to me all you want Ben. I'm not going anywhere Ben"

"Aliyah Ava isn't here, she's perfectly fine, the surgery was a success now you can leave" he shouted in frustration

"I'm not leaving you Ben" i wiped my face forcefully

"Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck" he screamed

He fell to the floor crying, I squat quietly beside him

"You've got me Ben, I'm not going anywhere"

"I'm sorry" he broke down

"I know Ben" i wrapped my arms around him pulling him in for a hug. We stayed like that till Ben finally stopped crying and sniffling

We pulled apart

"I'm sorry you had to come out this late"

"Please don't say that. I had to"

We sat on the floor staring at the ceiling like it had all the answers to our questions

"I didn't mean any of those things i said"

"I know Ben"

I squeezed his hand

"I'm part of this family too"

He smiled weakly at me

We remained the way we were not saying a thing

"Don't you think you should get some sleep" Ben finally spoke

"Not really"

"You have school in the morning"

"I really don't care about that"

He chuckled

"You still have to go"

"Who's going to make me"

He laughed

"Your grades?"

"Ugh" i groaned

"This is not the time"

He laughed

"I know"

I looked at him

"Everything's going to be fine" I can't believe I'm the one saying this. Do i even believe this? I don't trust the universe anymore

He nodded slowly

"Thanks" he smiled but it wasn't real, i could tell

"You could crash here, it's too late for you to go back"

I nodded

"I'll sleep on the couch"

"Don't be a stranger Aliyah. You can sleep in Ava's room. She your wife after all"

I nodded

"You sure you'll be fine?"

"Yeah sure" he nodded

He went up to his room and i entered Ava's, closing the door afterward

I inhaled the smell of her room. Smells just like her

I slide down the door to the floor

This is not how i thought things would go

I want to wake up from this night mare

Ava i miss you so much, please come back to me

Thanks for reading ♥️