Chapter Eight: HARD LAUNCH
Gemma
I sat up in bed with the worst headache, just as Tom walked into the room with more flowers. "Tom you didn't...we have no more room." I laughed pointing to all the roses I had all over my room from him. Not to mention 12 more get well soon bouquets in the living room/ kitchen area.
"This one wasn't me." He laughed as he handed me the card. It was from the entire Hunger Games: Royal Bloodline cast. "To our Livia, we miss you in Panem...we hear you're in good hands with President Snow though. Let us know if you need anything, We miss you, get well soon first lady!" I read the card out loud.
"I think you're in pretty good hands with President Snow also." Tom said as he kissed me. "So how's the pain today, manageable?" He asked in regards to my ankle, head, ribs, stitches and every other broken part of me. It had been about a week since I had gotten discharged from the hospital. Tom and I had moved in together and were not only 1000% back together. But he had asked me to be his girlfriend in the cutest way possible. With a bouquet of chocolate strawberries. The man knows the way to my heart. When I woke up in the hospital, Tom and I talked about everything and apologized to each other for the way we both had allowed things to take a turn. When Tom said he loved me and I said it back instantly...that was it. For once in my life I didn't need to question it, I just knew.
"Ugh 7..." I said as I struggled to continue sitting up in bed.
"I know dove, I'm sorry. Rachel and Josh are flying back in tonight. But if it's too much I can tell them to wait to visit." Tom said.
"No absolutely not. I have to thank them both for flying back with you and keeping you sane when I couldn't." I said grabbing his hand.
If you're sure...I just know you're not very mobile right now. And you're fragile." Tom said as he looked at me like I was a porcelain doll. And trust me I felt like one. Every move I made, including breathing hurt from the second I woke up in the hospital.
"Babe...it's okay. I have a handle on my crutches now. We can hangout in the living room." I said as he got in bed next to me. Long story short...I didn't make it out of bed that day or the one after. So Rachel, Josh, Tom and I had a group slumber party in my bedroom. It was actually kind of nice to completely disconnect from the world for a month. And I was kind of forced to because my phone was shattered and I wasn't in the shape to go get it fixed. Tom offered but I told him to wait a little longer because I liked being off the grid. Well for the most part, Tom and Rachel made up for my lack of social media presence by including me in their content. I could tell Tom wanted to tell the world he loved me. He was just waiting for me to give the okay. And now being basically bed ridden, I felt it was as good a time as any.
"Babe" I said later that night when Rachel and Josh were out picking up dinner for us.
"Yes?" He said listening intently to whatever I needed.
"I feel awful that Francis had to pause filming because of me. I've gotta think of a way I can get back to set and film sooner. And you've missed so many days taking care of me." I said as Tom pulled me into his chest in bed.
"Gemma, there's no place I would rather be. Plus Francis knew I would be driving him crazy to leave to see you. Also a majority of the filming we have left is scenes between us. And I can't do those without you." He said back to me. "Now let's talk about getting your phone fixed. Because as much as your mom does love me, she definitely misses you." Tom joked.
"I know, I know you're right. But listening to you and my mom gossip about my family has been very healing for me babe. Don't deprive me of that. I just don't want to talk to anyone yet." I said back.
"Alright but Alice and I have become besties and she's texting me for recipes now. So watch out." Tom joked.
"I love that for you babe." I said back as Rachel and Josh walked in discussing something they definitely didn't want Tom or I to hear.
"It's just really bizarre, they have no right to post about her...you know? And imagine if Tom saw his post before he hard launched Gemma and his relationship? He would go as the brits say...mental." Rachel tried to whisper to Josh as they walked into my bedroom.
"How's our favorite patient!" She said as Lenny jumped up on my bed.
"Not having the worst day, I swear Lenny is healing me." I snuggled with him as Tom sat down next to me and scrolled through instagram on his phone. Francis needed him to repost some Hunger Games promo photos. But before he could do that he stopped scrolling and began intensely staring at something. I could tell whatever he was looking at was upsetting him. But looking at screens was still hard with my concussion.
"What is it babe?" I winced trying to sit up next to him. All of Tom's anger about whatever he saw faded the second he saw the grimace on my face.
"You okay?" He asked.
"Still sore, feels like I've been hit by a car." I couldn't help but laugh while Tom shook his head with lighthearted disapproval.
"Clearly Rachel's been rubbing off on your humor." Tom said as Rachel winked at me.
"Life's too serious Tom, sometimes we have to make fun of ourselves." She said back and she was right.
I saw your comment on that USweekly post, thank you." Tom said back to Rachel. She nodded solemnly.
"What's the post about?" I asked. For as much as being off the grid had it's advantages on my sanity. I was starting to get a little bored, being stuck in this hotel. Tom sighed and handed me his phone with the brightness turned all the way down so I could stand it.
"Never really took for you for the jealous type Tom." Rachel laughed.
"Looks like Snow may have rubbed off on me afterall?" He teased as I read the article and then made my way to Chase's post. The second I read the last sentence "I will always love you". I got this pit in my stomach, Tom probably panicked when he saw my reaction. But he shouldn't have. It wasn't that type of response. I was jolted that Chase had still taken no ownership over the end of our relationship. Saying he'll always love me was the farthest thing from the truth. When I caught him cheating he told me he had stopped loving me. And I knew which one was actually true.
"I wish I had my phone. I would comment some pretty bad words under this post." I said as I handed Tom back his phone. "And babe, no one thinks Snow can't fight...John B on the other hand has never won one." I said as I kissed Tom to reassure him that had no affect on me. "Alright...it's time I get a new phone so I can hard launch this man the way he deserves." I said as Rachel nodded and headed towards the door. She was already on it and came back an hour later with a new phone and my instagram reactivated and ready to go. I decided before I would post though, I'd wipe every post prior to the last month or so. I wanted a fresh start and this was the way to do it.
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