Mr Davis Pov

I stared at my shaky hands. They've been this way ever since the accident. I held them together trying to compose myself. Ava hasn't woken up yet

I listened to the sound from the heart rate monitor and the distant noise down the hospital hall

I watched her look so peaceful as she slept. The doctors said she would be awake anytime

I haven't had my bath God knows I'm not moving an inch till Ava wakes up

I dried my eyes quickly when the door opened

I watched my childhood friend as he walked in casually. Dr Raphael Louis his tag read

I smiled weakly. He stopped walking as he stood besides me

"How are you holding up"

I looked at my hands intertwined

"I don't know"

"I'm trying not to think about it"

I sniffled

"I understand" he placed his hands on my shoulder

I just lost the love of my life, mother of my kids. My best friend, my world.

What do i do. Can I do this all by myself

It's a miracle we survived

"You know.." he started but then we heard soft groans

"Mum"

Both our attentions snapped towards Ava

She was sweating

Raphael moved to check her vitals

I stood abruptly

"Mum" she muttered with her eyes squeezed shut

She struggled on the bed

The heart rate monitor was beeping loudly and fast

What's going on

"What's going on?" I asked as I pressed forward

Raphael didn't reply

The Nurses bursts into the room

I watched them

"Sir you need to leave" the younger nurse said

I stood my ground not moving an inch

She must be delusional if she thinks I'm going anywhere

"Let him stay"

Raphael said

I tried not to panic as i watched them flood the room

I watched till she was stable. Her eyes remained shut

"She'll be fine" he said approaching me

"She's still in shock"

I nodded

"She might need therapy when she finally wakes up"

He pat my back

I stared at the ground as he exited the room slowly

"you need to let her rest for a while" the same nurse said showing me the door

"How is my presence going to prevent that" i said annoyed

"The patient needs a lot of rest"

I shaked my head

"This is a private ward and I'm going no where, i paid for this. If you don't have anything else to do you can excuse us"

I paid no mind to her as i sat on the arm chair next to my daughter

I didn't notice when she left but i was quite annoyed to care

I rest my face on my palm

I don't even know what to feel

An hour had passed and i was still deep in thoughts

"Dad?"

I snapped my head up

"Dad" she cried out

I moved quickly to lay beside her, bringing her to me

"It's okay honey. Daddy's here"

She sob lightly not saying a word

I pressed the pager to notify the nurses

Two nurses came running in

"I'll get the doctor" the other said

"Daddy's here" i whispered again

2hrs later

I starred at Ava all the time she was awake. She had cleaned up, taken her meds.

She refused to eat but that wasn't an option the nurses made sure of that

All the while she said nothing to me. She looked distant all the time. I couldn't tell what was going on in my daughter's head

"When do we leave?" She finally broke the silence. I was already starting to get worried

"The doctors haven't said anything yet. But i think you need to be under supervision for a while"

"I'm fine"

"Yeah honey i know, but"

"Lets go home there's no point to this"

I pursed as i was cut mid way

She starred at me. I couldn't tell if she was mad at me or just tired

I tried to choose my words carefully

"Honey, look, you just woke up and you're still in shock, i get you want to go home, i want to go home too"

"This place makes me sick i just want to leave" she said tiredly

I nodded

"Okay. I'll check in with the doctor

The doctors advised she stay at least a day before being discharged but Ava clearly refused, she even threatened to disappear if we don't travel back home as soon as possible.

There was something different about my Ava. I presume it's from the stress and shock, this is a really difficult time for all of us, but we would definitely make it through together

When we got back, the drive home was quiet. I could count the number of times Ava spoke to me through out the journey to just one

I checked my phone to see about 20 plus missed calls from Aliyah and Ben combined

I sighed

Thank God she has Aliyah else it would be difficult

We pulled up at the house.

Aliyah was already standing outside. I couldn't spot Ben, he knows we arrive today

I paid the driver as he brought our luggages out

Ava stood there still with that distant look, she held her bag closely to herself.

Aliyah approached us and i decided to watch the exchange between those two to see if it would be any different

"Mr Davis" she nodded at me"

I smiled at her

Ava still had that distant look

"Babe" she moved to hug her. Ava did nothing but stood there

"Aliyah please help me with the luggages"

"Okay" she pulled back looking worried

"It's fine" i whispered

She nodded

We all went inside. Ava took her time actually, looking at every details of the house as if it was her first visit

"Ben!" i called out when we got in

"Ben isn't around but he would be back soon" Aliyah spoke rather quickly

I nodded

Ava left us as she walked up to her room

Aliyah's gaze followed her. She looked so conflicted

I sighed

This is going to be though

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