Hibiscus by Sarah Pond

Author:Sarah Pond [Pond, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781311678508
Amazon: B074S6WWY1
Barnesnoble: B074S6WWY1
Goodreads: 30823748
Publisher: Sarah Pond
Published: 2016-11-30T03:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Over the next couple of weeks, Lea's memory seemed to have mostly returned. Sometimes she would forget the name of something or struggle to find the right words, but she was improving daily. She was still getting headaches, but the doctor said that they would get better over the next few days. Lea was managing well with her crutches, although her ribs were still tender. She and Rachel would go to the cafe in the hospital for a bit of exercise and a change of scenery. Rachel chatted to Lea about the gallery, and Tom. She talked about Sue, Nicola and her artist friends. They talked about Rachel's holiday, when they first met.

Lea still didn't remember the accident or the hours leading up to it. Rachel was relieved that Lea's memory had otherwise returned, but she was also really worried about how Lea would react when she remembered why she had gone to the station. That was, of course, if that part of her memory came back. Rachel had heard that sometimes when people have a trauma, it gets buried in the unconscious mind, like a safety mechanism. Rachel didn't want to talk about it until Lea was ready, but at the same time she was feeling a gut wrenching guilt over what had happened.

Now that Lea was recovering so well, the doctor said that she could go home, providing there was someone to look after her. They didn't want her living on her own just yet. Rachel said that she would stay with her, and the hospital said that they would arrange a check up and some physiotherapy sessions if she needed them. 'Rach, are you sure about this? You've been away from home for weeks now.'

Rachel looked at Lea lovingly, 'Yes, I'm sure. Getting you better is what's most important.'

'I am looking forward to getting home.' Lea smiled up at Rachel.

'Right, let's get you packed up, then.'

Sue drove them home, and Rachel unlocked the front door. Helping Lea out of the car, Rachel passed Lea's crutches to her. As Lea stepped inside, she took in her surroundings. It felt so good to be home. By the time that Rachel and Sue had got Lea unpacked and settled, Lea was very tired, and ready to go to bed. Rachel helped to undress her, and found a baggy t shirt and shorts which would fit easily over the plaster. As Lea lay back on the pillows, she looked at the photograph on her bedside cabinet. It was of herself and Rachel, arms around one another, laughing. 'That's a really good photo of us.'

'Yes, it is.' Rachel smiled fondly at the memory.

'Are you going to sleep with me?'

'It's up to you. I can sleep on the sofa if you'd rather. I don't want to knock your ribs or leg.'

'No, I like having you close. You make me feel safe.'

Rachel got Lea settled in, then went downstairs to make herself a cup of tea. When she was ready for bed a while later, she cleaned her teeth and put her pyjamas on.

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