Wanting You by Danyell Wallace

watch as they strap Tamia to the stretcher.
     
    “Miss can you hear me?” I hear the EMT ask her. “If you can, squeeze my hand. Okay that’s good. Now what’s your name?”
     
    I’m listening to all that’s going on . She’s awake , I think to myself.
     
    “Okay Tamia.” The EMT continues. “We’re taking you to the hospital to make sure you’re alright.”
     
    I push my way pass the cop making my way to Tamia, but I’m halted when he grabs my arm. “Sir I told you that you can follow.” I snatch my arm out his grasp.
     
    “Kellen come on. I’ll take you.” Tyson says.
     
    I stand there watching them load Tamia into the ambulance. As soon as they close the doors, Tyson and I make our way to his BMW. We hop in and follow the ambulance.
     
    ~ ~ ~
     
    When we get to the hospital, we’re asked to wait in the waiting room. I take that time and text my sister, Tasha and Jay. I knew I should call her parents, but at this moment, I didn’t have a clue to what I would say. I close my eyes and lean forward in my chair. Resting my elbows on my knees, I put my face in my hands and wait. Several minutes later I feel someone brushing their fingers through my hair. I look up and see Katie.
     
    “Kellen I’m so sorry.” She says kneeling down in front of me and embraces me in a hug. I return the hug, holding her tight. “Do you want to talk about it?” She asks.
     
    “I’ve really fucked up this time Katie.”
     
    Katie pulls away and looks me in the eyes. “What happened?”
     
    “Fuck.” I whisper coming to my feet.
     
    “Kellen you’re scaring me. Tell me what’s going on!”
     
    “Ashley is pregnant!”
     
    “Are you sure?”
     
    “I guess! She came by the apartment tonight saying she needs to talk to me, then she tells me that she’s pregnant. Tamia shows up and.” I pause for a few moments. “Ashley tells her that she’s pregnant and that I’m the father.”
     
    “Kellen please tell me that you’re kidding.”
     
    “I wish I could.” I say staring at my sister. “Tamia didn’t allow me to explain myself. Instead she ran out on me. I tried to stop her but it was too late.”
     
    “The car accident.” Katie says taking a seat.
     
    I watch as the color drains from my sister’s face.
     
    “Kellen do you realize that Tamia could have been seriously hurt?”
     
    “I know.” I say looking away.
     
    “Parking is ridiculous.” Jay says coming into the waiting room. “Here are your keys Katie. How’s Tamia doing?”
     
    “We’re still waiting to hear from the doctor.” Katie responds “Have you talked to Tasha?”
     
    “No, I sent her a text before coming in. So what happened?”
     
    “I’ll tell you about it later.” Katie says coming to her feet and gives Jay a hug.
     
    “Excuse me. I’m looking for the party here for Miss Smith?”
     
    “That would be us.” I say walking in the doctor’s direction. “How is she?”
     
    “Tamia is fine, but we’re going to keep her overnight. She hit her head pretty hard so we’ll monitor her and make sure she’s not suffering from a concussion. She has a few scratches but other than that she will be fine.
     
    “Can we see her?” Katie asks beside me.
     
    “Well that would depend. May I ask which one of you is Kellen?”
     
    “That would be me.” I speak up.
     
    “Well Kellen, Tamia has requested not to see you.”
     
    “She just needs to let me explain what happened. What room is she in?”
     
    “Kellen I’m sorry but my patients are my top priority. She says she doesn’t want to see you.”
     
    I’m looking at the doctor feeling like I’m about to lose control. I ball my fists up, wanting to hit something.
     
    “I know this is tough.” The doctor continues. “Go home and get some rest. She’ll be fine. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to check on other patients.”
     
    I close my eyes trying to calm myself.
     
    “Come on Kellen. There’s nothing else you can do. Is Tyson still