A Girl Nobody Wanted

I was waiting at Luke's house. Jake texted me saying that Luke is in the ICU, and his condition is not that good. It was thre

hours earlier. After that, I didn't receive any calls or texts from him.

I didn't try to call him because Shane and all the guys are there. But I sent him many texts to which he didn’t reply.

So not knowing anything about Luke's condition, all 1 could do was crying and praying God to protect him. In this short tir

how much he has become close to me. He has become an essential part of my life. I couldn't even bear the feeling of him

lying unconscious on a hospital bed...

I don't know how long I spent crying and praying on the living room floor... I was about to go crazy...

Finally, I heard someone knocking at the front door.

“sarah... I heard Jake's voice from outside.

Thank God!

I immediately opened the door.

Oh! My God!

I couldn't understand what has happened. Forgetting to even breathe, I was looking at Jake who looked like a total mess.

His shirt was tor near the shoulder, and He had blood stains all over his shirt... God! He even got a wound in his forehea

What the hell has happened?

“Don’t you let me come in?" he asked as I was just staring at him, blocking his way to enter the house.

I walked inside, letting him come in... He entered the house and closed the door behind us.

“What the hell has happened, jake?” I asked.

“Those buggers were hiding..” he said angrily.

“Who?”

“Who attacked Luke and others...

“S0.."

“Police went to their hostel to arrest them, but they were not there. Shane knew where they were hiding. So we went ther

and caught them.” he replied plainly.

“So they got into a fight with you as well," I asked.

“Yes... But this time they couldn't just escape. We handed them over to the police.” he said in a satisfied tone.

“How is Luke now?” I asked.

“Still in ICU... He is still unconscious...”

still unconscious! God! It has been a long time now? Why doesn't he gain consciousness back?

“I couldn't go to the hospital like this. So I came to change clothes...” he then said.

“Is it hurt? Your wounds?” I asked sadly.

“This is nothing compared to what Luke is going through," he replied in a weak voice. He sounds exhausted and miserable

“Go take a wash, Jake... I will get the first aid box. “I said.

Then he went to the bathroom...

I switched on the kettle to make him some coffee...

I can totally understand his status of mind. Luke is not just his best friend; he is Jake's brother too... I can understand tha

he wants to take the culprits in front of the law... But I have no idea, what this might put Jake into... Will he also gets into

trouble because of this?

God! This is too much... Now I have to worry about both of them...

By the time he came out of the bathroom, I could make him a coffee and get the first aid box.

He was just wearing a bottom. There was a cut below his shoulder and another one in his forehead.

I offered him the coffee. Without saying anything, he took it and sat on the sofa...

Though he didn't say anything, it was not that hard to understand he is in pain... Without even knowing he moaned when

he stretched his arms and legs.

I sat beside him and started to apply for some medicine on his wound in the forehead.

Then I put medicine on the wound in his chest... His masculine chest, which I kissed so dearly just a few hours before... A

any other time, seeing him shirtless, and touching his chest would definitely make me shiver... But at that time, the only

thing I felt was a pain...

I can sense the pain in his body as well as in his mind...

“sarah... I must go to the hospital again... called Luke's parents. They may have arrived by now” he said.

I nodded... My eyes were filled with tears... I don't know why my destiny never let me get some happiness... Whenever I an

happy and satisfied, something terrible would happen to steal that happiness and satisfaction from me.

“Hey... Don't cry, princess... Everything is going to be alright... He will get well soon in no time...” he said, wiping out tears

from my cheeks and gently kissing me.

Then he hugged me to his naked chest.

“Do you want to go to the hospital?” he asked.

“Yes.." I replied quickly.

“t will drop you at your home... You may call Sally, and come to the hospital with her” he said.

“Okay.." I replied.

“Let's go then, Princess... I can’t just let him stay alone in the hospital..” he said, placing another kiss on my head...

After I got home, I called Sally and informed her what has happened.

First, it took her some time to realize what has happened. Then she broke into tears...

She loves him so much... Even after he confessed about being gay, she still loves him... Poor Sally... I just wish Luke can lo

this wonderful girl instead of my brother...

It took me nearly 10 minutes to make her calm down.

She said she will come to get me to go to the hospital.

Jake's POV

When I come to the hospital, Shane was already there. He was just nervously walking here and there in the corridor.

He got a few wounds on his forehead and arms. They were dressed. But he was still in the same clothing which was cover

with blood. He was actually limping rather than walking. He is injured and in a lot of pain.

“Why didn't you go home and change?” 1 asked.

“I couldn't go home leaving him like this he replied.

“How is he now?” I asked.

“still the same... The doctor said he is still not out of danger.” he replied worriedly.

I have never felt any admiration towards Shane other than in a football match. He is indeed a brilliant goalkeeper. Apart

from that, I never found any reason to like him. Most especially, the way he treated Sarah made me hate him with all I ha

But today he acted totally different. His pain and his worry are not fake at all... Everyone indeed loves Luke, and everyone

is worried about him. But what I observe from Shane is something special. I have never seen him being this nervous and

worried about anything.

Doctors earlier said Luke may need blood. Since his blood group is O negative, they were not sure they have enough bloo

in their blood bank.

At that time, Shane volunteered to donate blood without even thinking twice.

I always felt that Shane especially treats Luke... My feeling got just confirmed today... But my doubt is what is the reason

behind this special treatment?

Luke's parents came after a short while. His mom was crying and she was a total mess... As soon as she saw me, she huge

me so tightly and started crying even louder...

His dad wanted Luke to be transferred to a hospital in the city. He is willing to take Luke anywhere to save his life...

But doctors said it is dangerous to move him anywhere with the current status. They also convinced him that they have a

the required facilities and expert knowledge to treat Luke. Finally, he agreed not to move Luke to another hospital.

Both Sarah and Sally came to the hospital. They were both crying... There were many students in the hospital at that time

and some of the girls were in tears, so it felt normal.

But seeing Sarah in tears is something I couldn't stand at all. I wanted so much to go and comfort her... But what can I do:

don't know if there is any other boyfriend who feels so much helpless...

Sarah's POV

As a result of our nonstop prayers and doctors’ continuous effort, by noon, Luke got conscious back. Doctors said he is ot

of danger. But he has to stay in the ICU for some more time. Only his parents got the chance to go and see him.

I also wanted so much to go and see Luke... But that's okay... Knowing that he is going to be alright is enough for me.

Doctors asked his parents to go home and take some rest since he is out of danger now. But his mom refused that. She

insisted that she needs to stay with her son... His mom seems so kind and loving...

She was just sitting outside the ICU. Luke's dad went to meet the doctor.

I wanted to talk to her and comfort her. But I was afraid... She is a woman from a very high-class family. I don't know how

she will react if I talk with her.

However, finally, I gathered up courage and walked to her.

“Mrs. Bernards... Would you like some coffee... I asked.

She raised her head and looked at me.

“Sarah... Isn't it?” she asked, making me surprised.

“Yes, Mrs. Bernards...” I replied.

“Gald to meet you, darling... Sit here..” she said, holding my hand.

I sat next to her.

She took the coffee cup from me and took a sip...

“I was so worried... I didn't know what should I do? He is everything I have..” she said.

“Don’t worry, Mrs. Bernards... He is going to be alright.” I said.

“Yeah... Now I feel a bit okay... After Jake called us until the doctor said that my baby is out of danger, I don't even know

how I behave... “she said.

Without saying anything, I gently rub her hand.

“sarah... Luke has told me so much about you.” she then said, looking at me.

“He doesn't usually talk about his friends other than about Jake. But he talked a lot about you. He said you are the

smartest and kindest girl he has ever met” she said.

My eyes again filled with tears. My sweet Luke... I am that important to him... Other than Jake, I am the only friend he talk:

about...

“am so glad that he has you and Jake in his life, darling...” she said, caressing my hand.

“See these kids never let us stay in peace, Beth... Now Luke is getting okay, but Jake has got into trouble.” Mr. Bernards

Luke's father said, walking towards us. What did Jake get into trouble? What has happened? Without even knowing I stooc PY PRE