The Choice (The Choice Series Book 1) Read Online Free

people? Who is Jeremy and why did he want me?  Where am I and why am I not in a hospital?
    Moving slowly I struggle d to lift the heavy down purple quilt away from my body. Purple and yellow bruises decorate my arms and legs with a few scratches that had already started to scab over.  My left leg was wrapped up from the ankle to knee.  The bandage was tight and my leg was stiff.  I could feel the pulse through the white bandage.  I thought back to when I got the gash in my leg.  An involuntary shiver ran through my body.  It was then I noticed I was wearing nothing but my black underwear.  My chest and ribs were tightly wrapped.  I reached up and wiped my hair back from my eyes and accidently touched a very tender spot and winced.  I noticed a glass of water on the nightstand next to the bed and suddenly my throat was parched.  When I tried to sit up and reach for the glass my head suddenly swam. I got nauseous and started to dry heave.  I cried out in pain. The door to the cabin flew open and two women came running in.  I assumed they were the two who were standing outside the door talking.  With a stunned expression I recognized the first woman right away. I only recognized the older woman from the pictures on the dresser.  How is that possible? 
    “Amber …” I whispered.
    I tried to say more but all that came out were dry incoherent words.  I wanted to ask her so many questions but my throat was dry and I needed the water.  I pointed to the water on the nightstand.  The older woman was closer and she reached out grabbing the water.  She picked it up and carefully helped me take a drink.  It was rough like cotton and I started to cough.  After I was done coughing and the pain in my side has eased I drank the rest.  The cold water hit my hollow stomach. 
    The ol der lady excused herself, “I am going to get some more water.  My name is Ruth, it is such a pleasure to meet you Olivia.” 
    Her shiny gray hair framed her petite face.  She had stunning hazel eyes.  They were filled with knowledge and kindness.  She smelled like lilacs. She must be letting me stay in her room. You know how you meet some people and you just know you’re going to be great friends.  That’s how I felt about Ruth. 
    As she walk ed away I looked over at Amber and with a raspy voice asked, “What are you doing here? What am I doing here?  Shouldn’t I be in a hospital?”
    She looked at me, “I received a call saying that you were hurt and that I needed to come.” 
    Ye ah, I think to myself but, “Who called you?” 
    “I can’t tell you .” She stuttered, “But you’ll know soon enough I promise.”
    I wanted to make her tell me but I could see anxiety reflecting in her tense body.  After all she was looking everywhere but at me. I decided to let it go… for now. 
    “ I need you to tell me soon.  It isn’t like you to keep secrets from me.” 
    She nod ded and I smile d trying to ease the awkwardness that was written plainly across her face.  Her long brown hair was piled on top of her head in a messy bun.  Amber had always been beautiful.  I smile recognizing her blue cookie monster t-shirt and blue jeans she had on.  Amber had always been a t-shirt girl.   Her big brown doe like eyes stared at me like I might disappear.  I reached out to her and she reached back.  As soon as we touched her wall collapsed and mine crumbled.  Amber wrapped her ivory arms around my neck and we held each other.  I was so happy to see her here and her familiar smell of cotton candy. 
    S he leaned back wrinkling her nose and said, “No offense but you stink, you need a bath.” 
    “Ha! I know I’ve been busy can’t you tell?” She laughed and I made small hiccupping sounds. 
    “Hey could you help me to the bathroom I need to pee.” 
    She laugh ed and said, “I’ll help you to the bathroom, just wait until Ruth gets back.  She wanted to check your bandages.”  I nodded even though I thought