Hostage

Alicia’s POV

I know it was stupid but I still didn’t feel comfortable in my home again. Brad had been here with a company to exchange all the locks and also have installed a security system but being alone, didn’t really sit well with me.
Problem was I had stayed with Caroline and Brad for nearly 5 days now, that was enough.
I didn’t want to trouble them even more then I already did.
They needed family time and that didn’t always include me.
They told me I could stay and come over and I really was tempted after my first night here in my home, but then I rejected the thought.
I had to learn to be alone again and only this way it was possible to get back to my normal routine.

That Zack was having dinner with me nearly each evening or showing up helped me a lot. I even considered calling him after a nightmare in the middle of the night, I had even pushed the call button but hung up after the first ring.
We became so close, but maybe that was a little too much…
He invited me tomorrow to a BBQ at one of his friends and I agreed on coming with him, he also invited Caroline and Brad which was making this a lot easier for me.

“Will you come with me?” I asked Zack when the nurse called my name.
“I told you, of course I will.” Zack got up and I grabbed his hand… hard.
We walked into the laboratory and the first test was just making some more blood pressure test then taking blood samples.
When I was called in for the ultrasonic Zack waited outside and they even made a small tissue sample so we had to spend the whole day in the hospital.
I felt sad for Zack spending his day here with me, but whenever one test was done he grinned at me and told me one of his fear.
“I am afraid going on stage and forgetting everything.” Zack said first.
“What do you mean?” I frowned.
“Like I said, walking out there and all these kids staring at me and I am not being able to play or sing…”
I laughed “How can you have fear of that? I mean you did that like a million of times…”
“I know but this fear never gets old.” Zack shrugged his shoulders then held his finger to his lips.
“But this stays between us, right?”
I nodded and we did the pinky swear and I laughed even more at his serious face.

He made me laugh after each of the test and I think he just made up some of the fears he told me about just to get that reaction from me, but it was working.
“Mrs. Davis, we will give you a call as soon as we got all the results. We will make an appointment with you here in the hospital in either way, so don’t be afraid when you get the call, we are not allowed to give any Information via phone.” The doctor said and I nodded.
“Thank you. When can I expect a call and the results?” I asked finally.
“Approx. 5 Days. As soon as we have the outcome, we will call you and make an appointment shortly.”
“Thank you.”

That was 3 Days ago now… 2 more days to go I guess… The waiting was driving me crazy.

My phone buzzed and I looked at the message.

You still up? Z

Yes, barely. Where will we meet tomorrow? A

I send the message and only a couple of minutes later the doorbell rang and made me nearly jump of the couch.
It was after ten, who would visit me this late?
I looked through the window and saw Zack’s car parked outside, I opened the door and Zack stood there.
“Hey, maybe we meet at Caroline and then drive all together around six?” Zack grinned as he answered my last message.
“You just came over to answer that one?” I lifted my eyebrow at him.
“Nah not really. Can I come in anyway?” Zack asked.
“Sure, come on.”
We walked back to my living room, “You were still driving around?”
“Not exactly, I was at home and listened to some stuff. I got an idea and brought you a present.”
I frowned at him.
“Why would you buy me something?”
“Because… I don’t know I thought maybe this would help you?” Zack gave me a small package and I frowned at it.
“Listen Alicia, I know you called me in the middle of the night and you don’t have to deny it. I have it on my phone, was it a nightmare?” Zack asked and I rolled my eyes.
“Yeah… but I just…”
“Don’t worry.. alright I thought about this… and I got you this as a present. Open up.”
I unwrapped the package and saw a mp3 player inside.
“Thanks, but I already got an mp3 player.” I said a little uncertain.
“Yes, well okay. But listen to it.. I made something on it… I thought, since you spend a lot of time with Matt, maybe his voice will calm you down, so there is our latest album on it called ‘Hail to the king’ and I put the album ‘Nightmare’ on it as well… I’m sorry I know the title is a little too fitting for you and there is also the self-titeled album on it and there you also got some of my voice… so… maybe… shit I don’t know.”
Zack looked really uncomfortable right now and I smiled, this was like the best gift ever.
I put the package aside and hugged him, “Thank you. Thank you for thinking about this and for trying to help me.”
“Don’t mention it… I don’t even know if this was a good idea… I mean…” I kissed his cheek and I actually saw Zack blush a little bit.

I sat back on the couch and turned the mp3-player on. I listened to the first audio and finally Zack’s voice could be heard and then some laughing and some singing and talking again.
“What is that?” I asked him laughing.
Zack took one of the ear buds and listened “Oh yeah, I put some audios in it where we were in the studio just some outtakes which we recorded or discussed things… you can skip them, but some are funny and maybe just listen to us talking shit could make you sleepy?”
I laughed at his idea and I would spend a lot of nights listening to this.
Then Matt’s voice sounded and I realized how much I had missed hearing him, he didn’t even try to contact me… that made me kind of sad after the time we had spent together… but maybe he just wanted to forget.
“Don’t look so sad, this was supposed to make you happy not even more depressed.” Zack said and I tried to smile.
“Oh wow, that look is even worse, better look sad again.” I punched him in the shoulder and chuckled.
“Alright, I gotta leave now. We will meet at Caroline’s at six, alright?” Zack asked and got up.
“Yes, thank you again.”
“No problem, have a good night, oh and next time give me two rings at least to pick up.”
With that he closed the door behind him and I laughed, silly man.

Notes

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BBQ at one of Zack's friends.... will Matt be there as well?
What do you think?