Four or Dead by G O A

“T–two days?” I ask in soft disbelief.

“Yes, dear. You…suffered from a severe head injury. A gunshot wound that grazed your head almost fatally, and a concussion from collapsing and hitting your head on the edge of a desk.” She explained.

I closed my eyes and let out a shaky breath and whimpered softly reaching up and touching my eyelids softly.

“Will my eyes heal?” I asked.

“It may take some time and we can’t say how long the symptoms will last since it’s different for every individual.” She replied honestly.

I nod.

“When can she be released?” The second person asks.

I am too confused that I can’t place the voice. It sounds like someone I know but my head was too much of a mess.

She has significant scarring and bruising over most of her body. We had to contact the authorities and report possible abuse. They want to interview her guardian about this and may recommend she stay with a friend until it can be investigated.” The doctor said

don’t! Please. They can’t ask questions. Please!” I begged. She placed

make sure you are safe at home. We can’t send you back in this condition if there

let go of her and fell back on my pillow letting my tears fall. How had I messed up so much that now my whole world was falling apart? It was easy, shoot the gun and it would be done. What

stay with me for

any further pain due to her injuries. If she sent home with her eyes still in this condition she will need a lot of help.” The doctor explained to the man. Who is this guy? How could I go

you in a little while. Call the nurse if you need

you, doctor.”

the room for a moment before the

you?”

don’t recognize my voice, Emma?”

don’t

don’t want to upset you.” The man said taking hold

sorry. Did I hurt