Chapter 69

They looked over to Cheyenne and saw blood soaking the covers.

Panic was setting in. The two men looked at each other, not knowing what to do and concern for Cheyenne mirrored in their eyes as they looked at each other.

Jon collected some towels from the bathroom and motioned for Richie to lift her slightly so he could put the towels under her.

He took a blanket out of the cupboard and covered her battered body. He was shaking and by the looks of Richie he could see his friend was taking a beating of the nerves as well.

Violet rushed in with the doctor close behind her. The doctor asked them to leave and they stood in the corridor waiting for him to finish. Violet gave them each a hug and went down stairs to make them all some coffee.

Richie went back to his room to take a shower. He stood under the shower watching Cheyenne’s blood running down his body. His mind whirling…

Cheyenne opened her eyes when she felt fingers moving over her body. She opened her eyes and looked into a strangers’ face. She gasped and tried to back away.

“Miss Roberts. I’m doctor Phillips. Do you remember what happened? You fell when you tried to step out of the bathtub. I’m here to help you, ok?”

Cheyenne lay back her, mind spinning. Everything flooded back, Richie picking her up from the floor, Jon coming in and then nothing…

Oh God Richie picked me up …I was stark naked! What was Jon thinking when he walked in…oh shit!

“Well Miss Roberts it seems to me you hurt your ribs again maybe even broke the ones that were cracked. Your wrist should be fine in the cast. But I am concerned about the bleeding. Your stitches may have ripped. So I want to see you bright and early tomorrow morning. I may feel the need to keep you at the hospital for a few days just to make sure you don’t lose too much blood. It all depends on what I see. So please stay in bed, drink your pills and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

‘Thank you doctor.”

Jon thanked the doctor and nodded when he informed him that he wanted to see Cheyenne the next morning and that there would be a chance that he might keep her in hospital for a few days. Jon’s eyes never left her face and her heart started to thud harder with every passing moment.

Violet walked in with a tray and put it down rushing to the girls side.

“Oh honey you had us so worried , how do you feel? I made some coffee, do you want some? You haven’t had your supper yet you better eat or your body wont heal.”

“Hey Violet sweetie slow down, your making my head spin.”

Jon pulled the flushed Violet into his arms.

Jon took Violet to the bathroom and asked her if she could get one of the maids to come and clean the bloody mess in the bathroom and if she could bring some clean sheets for the bed. She hustled out and it only took a few moments before she came back with a maid and some clean bedding.

They helped Cheyenne out of the bed and made her sit in one of the comfy chairs in the room. Violet changed the bedding, and they helped her back into bed.

“It’s late Violet, you go and I’ll watch over her. She’ll be fine. I promise.”

“Thank you for the coffee, it tastes wonderful. I’ll have my supper just now. You have a good night now.”

Violet gave Cheyenne a good night kiss on the cheek turned around and walked out, knowing that Jon would look after her.

He took her hand and felt her slight shivering.

“Are you in pain, baby? Need your pills?”

“I’m fine thanx Jon. I just feel like an idiot causing all the commotion at this time of the night. Where’s Richie I w…”

“Here I am sweetie. I’m so glad you’re with us again. You scared the shit out of me and Jon.”

Richie sat down on the other side of the bed , leaned over and brushed her cheek with the back of his knuckles. Cheyenne’s face lit up and Jon’s heart fell.

“Thanx for helping me Rich! I’m sorry you had to witness my stupidity.”

“Hey, I’m not complaining it’s not everyday that I find a beautiful woman laying on the floor waiting for me to play prince charming.”

“Oh, you are always ready with an answer aren’t you mister wise ass?”

Jon knew that Richie helped her, but he couldn’t get the image of Cheyenne naked in his arms out of his head. Did Richie see her curvy body, did he notice her full breasts? Fuck it was killing him..

“Now what did doc say? Are you going to be up bright and early to bring me some breakfast in bed tomorrow morning?”

“I’m going to be up early alright but not to bring your breakfast. He wants to see me tomorrow.”

Cheyenne hoped he wouldn’t ask why, but her prayers weren’t answered.

“Why didn’t he poke enough tonight?”

Cheyennes’face flamed and Jon muttered something under his breath looking at Richie.

“What did I say?”

“No, asshole he’s not done with his poking, as you put it.”

Comprehension dawned on him and he looked at Cheyenne feeling like an utter fool.

“Me and my fucking big mouth. I’m sorry Chey.. I didn’t mean it like that. What is the problem?”

“I’m …I’m bleeding quite heavily and well….uum he just want to make sure I didn’t tear any stitches.”

Jon’s heart was bleeding for her, she has just gone through hell and know she has to deal with a bunch of guys with no tact whatsoever .

“The bleeding had me worried. I’m glad doc is so thorough with this.”

“Oh God did I bleed all over the place?”

She put her face in her hands, tears falling. Mark didn’t just rape and beat the shit out of her he has stolen her pride as well. God she hated him!
Jon wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her stiff body towards him.

“Why are you so embarrassed baby? You needed our help, nothing can ever put us off. Yeah you bled quite heavily, your body got hurt honey. We know that. The blood can be washed away, you need to think about yourself and not what other people think.”

He kissed her on the top of her bowed head. The shivering was slowing down and he felt her breathing normalising. She looked up at the two men sitting on either side of her. Smiling at them through the tears.

“How am I ever going to thank you two for what you have done? Do you know how much you mean to me?”

They both took her outstretched hands and squeezed lightly. Both the men were too choked up to say anything.