“Don’t freak out. Josh dated Victoria during his sophomore year of college. Don’t worry. She was a bitch, and he couldn’t stand her, but she was the only other girl he’s dated besides you and Lynda. Put your game face on, girl,” she whispered.
Oh. My. God. She did not just dump that on me!
As Elizabeth started to pull me close to this Victoria chick, I turned around to Amanda. “Oh my god. Did she just—”
Amanda nodded. “Yes. Yes, she did. ”
“Mrs. Hayes! Oh my gosh! I was so shocked to see Josh’s name on the board when I came in this afternoon. Thank God he seems like he’ll make a full recovery. I was just letting Mr. Hayes know that Josh hasn’t woken up yet. ”
Elizabeth put on the fakest smile I had ever seen her wear. She squared her shoulders and looked at Greg. He smiled at her and then gave me a wink.
I love them both so much. I would never be able to get through this without them.
“Well, hello there, Victoria. It’s been a long time. I see you followed your dream and became a nurse. How wonderful. ” Elizabeth glanced at Greg as he rolled his eyes at her. “I’m glad Josh hasn’t woken up yet. I’m sure he’s waiting for Heather. ”
Victoria frowned as she glanced over at Amanda and peeked down at her wedding ring. As she looked in my direction, I noticed when her eyes landed on my bare left hand.
“Heather?” she asked Elizabeth.
“Oh, where are my manners? Victoria Chapman, this is Heather Lambert, Josh’s girlfriend,” Elizabeth said with a wicked smile.
If I didn’t know any better, I would swear she was getting a kick out of this.
I reached out my hand toward Victoria. At first, I was sure she wasn’t going to shake my hand, but then she put on a fake smile as she extended her hand.
I smiled as I shook her hand and introduced her to Amanda. “Very nice to meet you. This is Amanda, one of my best friends. ”
Victoria gave Amanda another fake smile.
“Could we please go see Josh?” I asked.
“Oh, of course. Follow me, y’all,” Victoria said.
After she led the way into the room, Elizabeth and Greg started talking to Josh. I walked up next to him, and Amanda came and stood by my side. When I looked across the bed, Victoria was staring down at Josh.
Could you eye-fuck him any more? Bitch. I hate her already.
Reaching down, I took Josh’s hand and brought it up to my lips. Then, I leaned toward his ear. “Baby, please wake up for me,” I whispered.
As I stood up, I noticed Victoria glaring at me. I tried my best to give her a smile, but then I felt Josh squeezing my hand.
“Oh my god. He’s waking up!” I could barely get the words out before he opened his eyes.
He looked straight at Victoria.
“Josh, you’re in the hospital. You had an accident. Do you remember the accident, Josh?” Victoria asked as she went to grab the blood pressure monitor.
When he smiled at her, my heart started to race. He must recognize her!
More importantly though, I realized he was going to be okay. Thank God.
“Tori, what the hell are you doing, working at a hospital?” Josh asked.
I peeked over at Elizabeth and Greg, and they were smiling from ear to ear.
Victoria laughed. “I’m a nurse here, Josh. ”