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Post by Mistress Angie on Jan 9, 2011 22:41:04 GMT -6
** LELAND'S POV **
Adriana and I have had discussions about all sorts of things since that first night. Music, food, books, authors, art, our careers, our families, our cultures, our homes, our friends. I think that we're learning alot about one another. One of the few topics we haven't at least touched upon is religion. I was hesitant to bring it up until Tim said something loud enough for everyone to hear. I took my que to move Adriana and myself closer to Tim and Aria.
Tim was asking Aria something and I remembered that Adriana told me they grew up in Catholic homes. I guess that's to be expected in some of the old Italian families! They told us that they'd been to their Catholic church when they were kids but when they were 18 and moved to New York that sort of fell to the wayside. They didn't believe alot of what they had been told so they had a hard time sticking with it. Tim told them that we weren't trying to convert them or anything but simply wanted to talk about what we believe and what they believe.
Aria seemed intrigued and Adriana followed suit. We had a long discussion before the girls started getting sleepy. Tim made sure Aria was sleeping closest to the fire and wrapped his arms protectively around her. It wasn't hard to see how my uncle felt about the younger woman in his arms. Adriana was coughing again so I was rubbing her back to try and show her I cared. She finally quit coughing so she moved and laid her head on my chest.
"Leland?" She whispered
"Yes Beautiful?" I whispered back
"Do you think God cares about Aria and I?" She questioned
"If he didn't then he wouldn't have placed you ladies with Tim and I. In the Bible it states that God has said he won't give you more than you can handle." I told her, gently caressing her face
"I don't think he even remembers us. We haven't been inside a church in maybe 12 years. Besides we didn't much care for the Catholic teachings." She replied
"I don't see how God could forget someone as beautiful and charming as you. He said 'I'll never leave you nor forsake you'. Tim and I will be more than happy to pray with you ladies if you want." I told her, feeling the heat rise to my cheeks
"Right now I'll do almost anything as long as we make it alive." She stated before yawning
Aria's laughter could be faintly heard and a smile found it's way to Adriana's face.
"L'aria, forse dobbiamo ripensare la nostra fede... " Adriana stated loudly
<TRANSLATION: Aria, maybe we need to rethink our faith... >
"Lei pensa che hanno ragione? Dovremmo pregare con loro? " Aria replied
<TRANSLATION: Do you think they're right? Should we pray with them? >
"Non vedo che potrebbe dolere. Forse questo è ciò che è dovuto rinnovare la nostra fede. " Adriana stated
<TRANSLATION: I don't see what it could hurt. Maybe this is what is needed to renew our faith. >
Listening to them speaking in what I assumed to be Italian was kind of hot. They got quiet again and before long Adriana was sleeping. It was almost calming to watch her sleeping. Maybe one day soon I'll be able to watch her sleep and not be out in the freezing cold, snowy air. I have a feeling Dad and Beth and Duane Lee will love her to death. How would my boys react to her? Why am I even thinking about this shit? Sighing heavily, I rest my head on top of hers and try to drift off to sleep.
The smell of bacon, coffee and pancakes waft to where I was laying in bed. My king sized tempurpedic which was extremely comfy. My boys' laughter can be heard and it brings a smile to my face. They took to her exceptionally well. Much better than anyone expected. I slip into a pair of lounge pants and slowly make my way downstairs. Leiah was in her high chair and the boys were sitting at the bar coloring and laughing while she cooked breakfast.
I walked up behind her and slid my arms effortlessly around her big belly. She let out a giggle, which I always thought was adorable, before turning around in my arms. She leaned up and kissed my lips before turning back to the pancake in the skillet. We were all, my kids, my family, her family, her friends, very excited and couldn't wait for what was to be happening in 2 1/2 more months! As she was putting breakfast on the table Dad and Beth came downstairs. We were living with them until the house that was being built for us was completed. My life could not get any better!
I woke up and looked around. Was that just a dream or a vision of things to come?! Sighing heavily I looked down to see her sleeping soundly. Well, as soundly as she could considering our environment.
"Non partirmi!" Adriana suddenly blurted out in her sleep
I caressed her cheek and she quieted down again. The wind was howling around us. So much for it getting better over the next few days. This was definitely going to make the trip today even more challenging. And we still had to fashion something for poor Aria's broken leg! Tim was up and trying to find somewhere to relieve himself without exposing himself to the ladies. I quietly reminded him we needed to find some sturdy sticks to fashion something for Aria. He nodded in understanding.
A little while later he returned with some very nice small limbs that would be perfect. We had half a shirt that Aria had ripped to make a make-shift bandage for Tim. Now he's ripping the rest of it to fashion a make-shift brace for Aria! We had to wake the girls up so that we could make the brace and then get moving. Tim was looking at her with a look of utter affection. Maybe she'd be the one to truly make my uncle happy and complete. But that was a whole other ballgame right now.
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Post by Mistress Angie on Jan 10, 2011 1:12:31 GMT -6
** ARIA'S POV **
When I woke up Tim and Leland were already awake. With each passing day I was feeling a stronger and stronger connection, and attraction, to the tall, silver-headed man. When they noticed I was awake, Tim explained that they were going to try and fashion something to make it easier for me to walk and to help keep from doing any more damage to it. I gave the guys a small, sad smile as they worked together to make this thing for my leg. I thought it was sweet that they were trying to help me. Leland left Tim and I to go wake up my oldest friend.
We shook our blankets and got ready to begin the day's journey. Walking was very hard with these large-ish tree branches tied to my leg but it was keeping my leg from moving. If that makes any sort of sense. Once we were all ready to go, we wrapped up in our blankets and left the safety of the wooded shelter into the biting wind and snow. Tim had his arm around my waist "so that he can make sure we don't get lost". Leland and Adriana were under the same blankets again which was a good thing.
Tim's arm from the bear attack wasn't getting any better, from what he said, and was hurting too. It pained me that I couldn't do more for him. I feel like I'm the caretaker and because I can't "care take" I'm feeling lost. The snow was so bad that you honestly couldn't see more than maybe 2 feet in front of you. It scared me and more than ever I wanted to stay close to Tim. Sometime later a huge gust of wind scattered us. I tumbled around for what felt like forever but was probably just a few minutes until I hit something and everything went black.
I saw my Nonno (Grandfather). He was just standing there looking at me with affection. He gave me a warm smile before pulling me into a tight hug.
"Nonno! I......... I don't understand!" I stated, obviously confused
"Gnocco (Dumpling), I'm here to guide you." He replied
"Guide me?" I questioned
"Yes Gnocco. You are at a crossroads. You can crossover into the light and be with all your family that have died. Or you can fight and return to your friend Adriana and the 2 young lads who survived." He told me
"I want out of this cold! I want something good to eat!" I cried
"Listen Gnocco, if you stay with your friends I can tell you your future. Or you can crossover to your family." Nonno told me
"What's in my future, Nonno?" I questioned tearfully
"Marriage. Children. A whole other big family with your husband. Happiness. Relative stability." He told me
"Marriage?! Who am I to marry?" I asked
"You've already met him, Gnocco. But you must let things develope on their own. Take your time." He wisely told me
My Nonno was always very wise.
"If I should return to my friends, where should we go? To find civilization, I mean? We can't stay out here much longer!" I questioned
"Ah La mia colomba (my dove), you must head due west. Another days' walk and you'll find what you need. But now you must choose." My Nonno told me
"I.... I'll return." I finally stated tearfully
"We all love you, Gnocco, and are very proud of you. I'll see you again when it's time." Nonno said as he faded into darkness
I woke up sometime later shivering from the intense cold and had a few inches of snow covering me. Oh God, where am I? How will I find my companions? Trying to get up was a very bad idea. My leg hurt three times as much as it did before. I screamed out for Tim but all I got was the sound of the wind. I was sure I was going to die out here all alone. Tears were streaming down my face as I hobbled my way in the direction I'd picked, hoping it was the right way. Because of the snow I still couldn't see more than 2 feet in front of my face.
I'm unsure of how long I hobbled before I had to start crawling. Before long I heard a voice. So I began screaming out Tim's name. The wind carried our voices so we, well at least I, went in the direction that sounded the loudest. It was probably another half an hour before we found one another again. Tim picked me in his arms and carried me to the shelter they had found. It was a small shack, barely big enough to hold all 4 of us. Luckily it had a small fireplace which they miraculously had going.
Tim set my down by the fire while Leland tended to my friend. Tears were streaming down my face and I wouldn't let Tim go. He was so amazing, he just held me as I cried into his chest.
"Shhh Baby Doll, you're safe. It's gonna be ok." Tim whispered into my ear
"My leg..... hurts so.....bad!" I cried
"I'd take your pain away if I could." He told me
"Thought.....I'd..... never...... see......you.......again....." I stated in between sobs
"Shhh, I'm here now. I'm here, shhhh." He told me as he caressed my face
He held me tightly as I cried. I clung to him like my life depended on it. Suddenly I felt him gently kiss my forehead. As scared as I was, as cold as I was, the contact was oddly comforting. It calmed me, helped me relax, made me feel safe. He would alternate rubbing my back then caress my face. I was still sniffling but wasn't sobbing like I was before.
"Youngblood, we need to decide what direction to go in." Leland stated
"East." I piped up
"Why east?" Leland asked
"I just have a feeling." replied before nuzzling my face in Tim's neck
"Good enough for me, Little Dog. We'll head back out in the morning." Tim stated
Leland turned his attention to my friend and Tim turned his attention solely to me.
"Baby Doll?" Tim quietly asked
"Hmm?" I replied
"What makes you so sure about going east?" He questioned
"It's..... I don't know if you'd believe me if I told you. Can we talk about this later?" I whispered
"Sure Doll Face. You just rest now, ok? We'll be treading on tomorrow." Tim replied before kissing my forehead again
I rested my hand on the middle of his chest. My face was still buried in his neck and his arms were wrapped firmly around me. We settled down to try and get some rest. I for one was ecstatic to be with him again, although I had no real reason why. Maybe I'll analyze all this tomorrow. The exhaustion was starting to get to me and I quickly fell into sleep.
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Post by Mistress Angie on Jan 10, 2011 14:10:14 GMT -6
** ARIA'S POV **
I woke up still wrapped in blankets and Tim's arms. For a brief moment it was pure pleasure. Until my pain receptors kicked in and my leg began throbbing. A few minutes after that my back felt like it was on fire. I moved into a sitting position and Tim did too. Yesterday's events came flooding back to my mind and I teared up again. Leland was up already and waking Adriana.
"You know, this is the second structure we've come across. Surely we're getting closer to civilization?" Leland stated
"Good point, Little Dog." Tim replied, standing up and stretching
I started coughing and my chest felt like it was on fire. As a matter of fact it was starting to get harder to breath. Leland asked again what direction we should head and Tim told him we were heading East. His nephew nodded and helped my friend to a standing position. She was extremely weak and now was barely able to stand on her own. Not that I was much better off! Once we were all ready to go, Leland picked up my friend in his arms and Tim wrapped the pair in their blankets. He then walked to me and wrapped his arm around my waist. I draped our blankets over us.
The snow was still falling and the wind was still chilling. I was coughing kind of hard so Tim pulled me even closer to him so that we could pull the blankets even tighter around us. We had to stop several times during the day because of our coughing and just general tiredness. Even the guys were beginning to feel the effects of exhaustion. Suddenly I started feeling kind of nauseated and my heart started beating faster.
"Tim, I feel dizzy." I stated
"Here, I'll carry you, Baby Doll." He said, stopping so that he could pick me bridal style
"I'm so sorry." I told him as I laid my head on his shoulder
"This isn't your fault, you have nothing to apologize for." He replied
We continued walking until we had to stop and rest again. We were having to stop more and more frequently. I'm sure the strain of having to carry us was getting to them too and I felt bad. It's hard enough walking the snow and wind without having to carry our wait around too. As we rested I began to cry.
"What's wrong?" Tim whispered to me
"You guys shouldn't have to carry us...." I trailed
"We're not going to just leave you behind. That's not the type of people we are. Don't feel guilty, ok?" Tim replied, giving me a light squeeze
Before long we started again. I was hobbling along trying to hold my own. Several hours later we were all absolutely exhausted. There was shelter, only trees and snow. Leland thought we should try to continue on because we weren't coming across anything that could remotely be called "shelter". Tim agreed, saying that we all needed to get warm and if we didn't have a shelter then that wouldn't be possible. So the four of us trudged onwards hoping to either find shelter or civilization.
Several hours later and I don't believe any of us could go on. We sat down to rest once again. Adriana fell over and I began to freak out. Leland quickly picked her up and said that she had passed out. I was beginning to wonder if we really were going to die out here. But then the words of my Nonno resounded in my head: 'you must head due west. Another days' walk and you'll find what you need'. I told Tim that we must continue on that I had a feeling we were really close.
So Tim told Leland what I'd said. We agreed to rest for a little bit and then continue onwards. We sat there for maybe an hour just catching our breath, which was getting increasingly difficult for me. My cough was definitely getting worse. I was leaning into Tim's embrace as we sat there. Before long we were all ready to move on. Adriana hadn't come around yet and I was absolutely paranoid about her health. I had a bad coughing fit shortly after we started walking again.
A few hours and several rest stops later Leland stopped dead in his tracks. Tim stopped next to him and I hobbled up close to them. I asked why they had stopped. Leland pointed down the slope we were standing on. Looking around him I found myself staring at a large, 4 story ski lodge! Skiers were all over the place and most of the lights were on in the lodge. Tears sprung to my eyes. Tim walked over and picked me up in his arms as the guys began walking towards the lodge with a new vigor. At the very least we'll get a nice room, a good hot meal, and a bath!
It took us about half an hour to actually make it to the lodge because the guys were trying to be careful where they walked and stuff. We got alot of weird looks as we walked up but I didn't really care. Leland cautiously opened the door and the heat was almost overwhelming! He sat Adriana carefully on a large chair right next to where Tim sat me.
"Hello, may I help you?" This older gentleman asked, coming from a back room
"Um I sincerely hope so. Our plane went crashed several days ago..." Tim started
"I heard about that! It's been all over the news. No one believed there were any survivors." The gentleman explained
"Well there are 4 of us and the girls are severely injured." Leland piped up
"Oh my! I'll have my son drive you to the nearest hospital. Give me a few minutes to get everything together." He told us, "Maria, Jonny, come here!"
An older woman with silvery hair that was up in a bun came out.
"Honey, get these young people some hot chocolate. They're survivors of that plane crash." He told her
She gave us a friendly smile and went to get what was requested. Tim kneeled down in front of me. Looking into his light blue eyes I began to wonder what he had to tell me. Giving me a warm smile, he made me promise to keep in touch once we were released and that I still had to cook for him when I made it to Hawaii. Smiling at him I made him promise to teach me to scuba dive which made him laugh slightly. He pulled me into a light hug before we heard the old man say that the truck was ready.
His wife handed each of us a cup of steamy hot chocolate and a covered plate. She said that it was some roast, potatoes, carrots, celery, rolls, and gravy because she knew we hadn't had anything to eat out in the wilderness. We all thanked her before following the young man out to the front of the building where the idling truck was awaiting.
I snuggled into Tim's side in the backseat while Leland got Adriana into the front of the cab. He climbed in and then we were off. Jonny said that it was going to be about an hour's drive due to the snow and ice. Tim said that we should eat because we all needed the nourishment. The hot chocolate was so good! I was still having chills and such but I was hoping the chocolate and meal would combat that. Adriana was having a severe coughing fit, and still coughing up blood, which seemed to alarm the young man driving. We finally made it to the local hospital and Jonny wished us the best before heading back to the lodge.
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Post by Mistress Angie on Jan 10, 2011 19:25:44 GMT -6
A/N: THERE WILL BE A SEQUEL TO THIS IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. I'LL BE POSTING IT AT THE FICTION FILES. THIS ONE IS ALREADY POSTED OVER THERE. THANK YOU AND ENJOY!
** ARIA'S POV **
We walked, or in my case hobbled, into the ER of the hospital. After explaining our situation we were all immediately admitted and taken to our rooms. Adriana and I were put in one room while Leland and Tim were put in another. Neither of us were sure we'd see the guys again but I did remember they worked for Da Kine Bail Bonds in Hawaii. Maybe that would be enough to track them down once we were released. Once we had changed into those horrific hospital gowns we were taken to have X-Rays done.
Once I was done with the X-Rays, which they took some of my chest, head, leg, and back, I was wheeled to Pulmonology to see about my severe cough. After see him I was wheeled back into our room so that the nurses could take 20 separate vials of blood for various tests. The Doctor ordered a 24-hour urinalysis so each time I had to piss I had to hobble my hurting self into the bathroom to piss in a cup. I was in alot of pain. Thankfully the doc ordered some pain killers for me.
I had been laying in bed trying to digest all that had happened these last few days. The nurse came in and told me that I was being wheeled to have a cast molded and made for my leg. Then they were going to have to put some pins in my leg to make sure the bones healed correctly. I wasn't looking forward to that but my nurse Amanda assured me it was necessary and that they'd make sure I was completely numb before they did it.
Sometime later I was wheeled back into my room. Adriana was still out for tests so I was all alone. Not for long because shortly after I was brought back my doctor came in. He told me that obviously I had a broken leg, which was broken in 2 separate places, pnuemonia, a medium concussion, severe bruising of my lower back and slight bruising of my kidneys, severely dehydrated and a tab malnourished, along with all my minor bruises and cuts. He said I was in bad shape but that he believed I'd come out just fine.
They put me on antibiotics for the pnuemonia, a special painkiller for the pain that wouldn't be too harsh on my poor kidneys. I was put on an IV drip for the dehydration and the nurse got me a heating pad to help ease the pain in my lower back. They also put me on oxygen with the nose thing. Once I was hooked up to their monitors, IVs and shit I was left alone once more. Having nothing better to do, I closed my eyes and tried very hard not to think about Adriana or Tim.
I was asleep when Adriana was wheeled back in. When I woke up again it was probably close to midnight. She was sleeping in the bed next to me. The nurse came in sometime later to check our vitals and everything. She was checking my heartbeat so I took the opportunity to ask if I could have anything to eat. She gave me a warm smile and told me she'd see what she could do for me. About half an hour later she returned with some fruit and some gello. As she was getting me settled, I asked her about Adriana. Giving me a sad smile she told me my friend had a very serious, severe case of pneumonia, dehydrated, a bit malnourished from not having much sustanence these last few days, some mild internal bleeding and a mild concussion.
Thanking her, I slowly ate the food that she had brought me. On top of the IV drips, we also had our own gallon water jugs and cups for water to drink. Hell I hadn't realized I was so thirsty until I had drank almost the entire jug of water! It didn't take me long to fall back to sleep. Who knew being so physically fucked up could be so draining on the energy?!
The next morning, about mid-morning, my doctor came in to see me again. I was going to be here for a few days, from what he told me, and Adriana would be here for at least a week, probably longer. I thanked him before he left. Taking a deepish breath I picked up the room phone and dialed the number.
"Papà!" I stated
<TRANSLATION: Daddy! >
"La zucca, lei è ok? Ho sentito del suo volo. Devo uscire lì? Dove lei è esattamente?" He asked, firing question after questio at me
<TRANSLATION: Pumpkin, are you ok? I heard about your flight. Do I need to come out there? Where are you exactly? >
"La mia gamba giusta è fatta irruzione in due luoghi, ho preso la Polmonite, disprezza ammaccare dei miei reni, una concussione dolce, sono disidratato, fra le altre cose.
Sarò nell'ospedale per pochi giorni ed in Adriana sarà qui per almeno una settimana. Siamo nelle Primavere di Colorado al policlinico. " I replied
<TRANSLATION: My right leg is broken in two places, I've got Pneumonia, slight bruising of my kidneys, a mild concussion, I'm dehydrated, among other things.
I'll be in the hospital for a few days and Adriana will be here for at least a week. We're in Colorado Springs at the general hospital. >
"Sarò lì stasera, il tesoro." He replied
<TRANSLATION: I'll be there by tonight, sweetie. >
I was thankful Daddy was coming out. With Adriana so under the weather I needed someone to talk about stuff with. I'm sure Tim and Leland will be going home today. After all why would they hang around the hospital for someone they barely know? Tears sprung to my eyes when I realized he'd probably never remember when he left here. My nurse came in and said the doctor had orders some of my tests and X-Rays to be redone. She helped me into the wheelchair so we can head 2 floors up. As she was wheeling me to the elevators, I didn't see Tim standing there watching me.
When I was returned to my room I found a card sitting on the over-bed table propped up by my water jug. Once the nurse got me settled back in bed and she left, I shakily took the card. For some reason my heart started beating slightly faster and I was feeling very nervous. Opening it up I found it was a get-well card. From Tim. He had written a note on the left side of the card:
Aria,
I sincerely hope you get to feeling better. I would have said goodbye to you in person but you were being taken for more tests. We're heading back home to Hawaii tonight. I just want you to know that I will be holding you to your promise to cook for when you get here. And I expect you two to come out here very soon  If you're up for it when you get here I'll be excited to teach you to scuba dive.
Here's my house phone- 526-987-7546 and my cell phone- 526- 348-3480. Please, please, please call me. If I'm on a bounty I'll return your call the next chance I get. I sincerely hope to hear from you very soon.
God bless,
Tim
Wasn't he just the sweetest? Looking around I noticed Adriana had a card too and I smiled. Having nothing else to do, I fell back asleep. Besides, we needed to catch up on some serious rest. When I awoke Daddy was sitting by side. I gave him a weak smile. He wanted to know how I was feeling and what had happened. I had to explain about Leland and Tim. My Daddy raised his eyebrow at me and I knew that he knew there was more to it than what I'd told him.
Taking a deep breath I told him everything about Tim and I & Leland and Adriana. Tearfully I told him about my vision or out-of-body-experience, whatever you want to call it. My father was a very wise man. He told me that if I were having feelings, or felt the need to persue,for this man then I should follow my heart. We talked about Hawaii and what he does for a living. He encouraged me to do what I felt the need to do. If I know my father the way I think I do, he'll run his name as soon as he gets back to his hotel and find out absolutely everything about this man
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If you're up for it when you get here I'll be excited to teach you to scuba dive.