Broken Bad Boy

HAILEY

There were thousands of scenarios swirling in my brain. That thought made my head spin even more.

I was pacing in the kitchen, waiting for the coffee to brew. In the living room, it felt like no one was there so silent. We were all in deep shock. I didn't even get enough sleep. I kept on turning in bed, constantly checking my phone on the nightstand. Still, I got nothing.

It was unnerving.

Victoria was still a little bit shaken. She may deny the fact that she didn't give a crap about Remy, but behind her brave and bold facade, I knew she cared about him more than she'd like to admit.

I brought cups of coffee to the living room. Still, nobody moved. Everyone was in their sad positions. If there was no incident like this, we couldn't hear each other in the living room with our spirited conversations-Lexie flirting with Megan while Victoria was stalking Remy's social media accounts before sharing the latest updates on us.

Right now, for coffee lovers, none of them even took a glance as I placed the cups down the table.

"Guys, we have to think positive and pray for his fast recovery," I broke the silence as I sat at the armrest of the sofa.

"Fast recovery? We haven't heard anything from Percie." Lexie grabbed a cup on the table, slumped back to the sofa, and pulled her knees over her chest just like before. She stared at the steam on the coffee in deep thoughts. "There's nothing wrong with being optimistic," Megan said.

"Why the fuck did he have to be so stupid of betting his life? What kind of friends do that? Like why couldn't they accept the fact that Remy wanted out? And if I want to move on, no one can't stop me. Screw reputation if I'm already dead!" The word dead made me shiver.

Remy is strong. He had survived after losing her girlfriend. I knew he would make it.

Even if I had a poor encounter with him before we became friends, I started to like him. His true intentions seemed genuine.

"I don't wanna hear the word dead and Remy in a sentence." My gaze pinned at Victoria. She's been crying in the bathroom since we came to the apartment. "I hate that guy, but I never wished him dead." "Hate? That's a little bit strong, don't you think? Maybe when he wakes up, it's time for you to pull up your big girl's pants and admit that you're in love with Remy. Life is too short, Victoria," Lexie spoke. "In love? Don't you think that's a little bit of a strong word?" she bantered back.

"You just dislike the fact that you've been watching him with different girls every day, but you heard him. He doesn't have a girlfriend," Megan added.

Victoria glared at Megan.

I grabbed a cup and rose from my seat. "Let me check my phone."

"About time. If I won't hear anything from Percie within an hour, I'll go to the hospital. Maybe Percie went to find, confront Adrian, and give him what he deserves," Lexie said.

"I wish it's that easy. If I know, Adrian is already out of the country."

I paused midway and turned around. "What do you mean, Megan?"

"If the rumor is true, Adrian's parents are getting divorced."

"I don't wanna be cruel, but good for him. No wonder that scumbag is an asshole." Victoria rolled her eyes and sipped her coffee.

I went to grab my phone on the nightstand. I had a missed call from Percie. I quickly redialed his number.

"Hey, Lee. How's your sleep?" His voice wrapped with sorrow, telling me this wasn't a wake-up call.

I smiled through my tears. "Didn't get any. Girls are still here. How-how is Remy? Girls are dying to know." I shut my eyes closed and held my breath, hoping to hear some good news. "He's out of the surgery."

"Oh, thank god!" I was grinning from ear to ear. My eyes flew open, tears rolling down my cheeks. I wasn't aware the girls were already behind me until they leaned closer to listen to my conversation with Percie. "Hey, you're on speaker." I hit the speaker icon on my phone.

"He'll live. He got a few crack bones. Still under sedation. If there are no complications within twenty-four hours, he's gonna pull through. He's under observation, and I couldn't get in. I'm not a family member. That's all I can tell." We sighed in relief in unison.

"If ever you'd get a chance to sneak into his room, can you tell him that he's gonna pay for making us all worried? Trust me, I'm gonna break his nose."

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"Lexie, calm down. Let that stupid get his full recovery before you're gonna break another bone."

"So, we're not allowed to visit him?" Victoria asked hesitantly.

"Once he's transferred to the private room, we can," Percie replied.

"That's great news. Have you contacted his father?"

"He's asshole father, you mean?" Lexie scoffed.

"Yeah, I just gave him the news before I called Hailey."

"What did he say?" I asked curiously.

"He's relieved."

"And?" Megan asked.

"He's on a trip?"

"What the hell?" I asked in shock.

"Yeah. He's a heartless piece of shit. He traveled last night on a business trip. Like, don't people do videoconference nowadays?" The anger vibrated in Percie's voice. "How could he " he cursed under his breath. "Remy has us, Percie," I told him. My heart broke for him.

"I told him to allow me to be on Remy's visitor list. He didn't even care. So I suggested not allow his friends to visit Remy. He only replied he'd contact the hospital." "Motherfucker!" Lexie spat out.

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Three days later, Remy woke up. It was scary and heartbreaking to see him in bed attached to proves, legs with screws and wrapped with cast and bandages. His face was still swollen and bruised.

"I feel like shit." Remy's first words as soon as he saw us. His voice was low. I could even feel him uncomfortable and in pain.

"You also look like shit," Victoria chided him.

"Good to see you not running away, Queen." He chuckled.

"What do you mean?"

"I read your comment on Twitter."

I looked at Victoria. She just blushed crimson.

"Did she now? Well, that's not what she said days ago." Lexie walked closer to his bed and shook her head. "I really wish I could punch you right now. What you put us through, breaking your nose won't suffice, asshole. In fact, my knuckles are itching right now." She sighed shakily. "Don't ever do something like that again. That's the perk of having friends, Remy. You don't have to decide alone anymore. You have us."

He dropped his gaze down, tried to nod, but he still had neck support. He bit his trembling lip.

"You almost gave us a heart attack." Megan smiled.

"I'm sorry. Did Dad-" He scanned around the room.

"He's an asshole," Victoria spat out.

"An apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

"You and your father are nothing alike. You did not run away from your responsibility. You correct your mistake and face your issues. You value friendship even if it put your life in danger. Maybe you're stupid for not asking our opinion, but you are better than him. Way better. Sorry but not sorry. I have to agree with Victoria. Your dad is a grade A a-hole."

He smiled at me. His gaze searched the room again, looking for someone I knew exactly who.

"He's not here, Remy." I bit my lip when it started trembling. I looked up when my eyes were swimming with unshed tears.

"Where's Percie, Hailey?"

"I haven't seen him nor heard from him since two days. He just went off the grid."