Physical Therapy

Roxy’s POV

To say the looks on my family’s faces when they walked in this morning and saw Geno sitting there were funny was an understatement. My dad was surprised, my sister was a mix between happy and shocked, and my mother was almost in tears with happiness. Now we were all on our way home, I passed my tests with flying colors. Geno insisted picking me up to help me in and out of the wheelchair since I had an air cast on my leg. As of right now I am sitting in the back of Geno’s SUV with my leg up as he drives to my apartment. My parents and sister are already there getting it ready for my arrival. I just got off the phone with Jordan and he has been cleared to play in the Classic as of right now and I could not be happier for him.

“I feel like you are my chauffeur” I said with a giggle

“What?” he asked looking in the rear view mirror.

“My personal driver, you know the ones that drive limos and fancy cars?”

“Oh, I happy to do anything for you” he said with a smile

“I love you too” I said and got a smile back. “How have practices been? And the cameras?”

“First practice after accident, horrible but they fine now. Cameras annoying but stay away from me mostly” he said with a shrug

“Why?” I asked

“Don’t know, maybe cause accent” he said “Don’t bother me, better for me”

“Are you ready for the classic?”

“Yeah, should be fun game. You be there?”

“Of course I will be there, but I will probably be watching from a box so I don’t freeze to death” I said as we pulled up to my building

“Of course, no worse than now” he says before getting out to help me.

“What are you doing for New Years Eve?” I ask, thinking about tomorrow night.

“Whatever you want” he says as he transfers me to the wheelchair.

“Are there any parties?” I ask

“I think Flower has one, want to go?” he asks but I can see the hesitation in his eyes.

“It might be nice to see everyone, not from a hospital room” I say “But if you don’t want to, we don’t have to”

“No, I not sure with leg and bruises if you want to see people”

“You’re sweet but I think I need a little bit of normalcy in my life”

“Ok we go but you tell me if you feel bad at all?”

“I promise” I say back to him as we arrive at my apartment. We spend the rest of the day together with my family, catching up and getting plans together. By the time Geno leaves he has promised to come by tomorrow to pick me up at 10 pm for the party.

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Showering was harder than I thought but I managed to get it done after an hour. I was now trying to get the dress I wanted to wear for tonight on but was having trouble getting it over my arm and head.

"Sarah!" I yell

“Yeah, what’s up?” she asks before busting out laughing

“It’s not funny!” I say but laugh after a few seconds thinking about the situation. I am sitting in my wheelchair in only my bra and underwear with my dress tangled in my arms above my head. “Please help me”

“Of course” she says as she helps me get the dress on “Are you going to wear some shorts or something under this?”

“Why?” I ask looking down at the sparkly gold and black dress

“Well I don’t think Geno will mind but everyone else will probably mind seeing your bright pink underwear”

“That would be embarrassing” I said as I rolled over to my dresser to find some black booty shorts to go under my dress. It only took five minutes to get them on and situated. “Well that was painful” I said as I made my way to the bathroom to fix my hair and makeup. I straightened my hair since I knew I could do it with one hand and just did a simple smokey eye.

“Are you doing anything tonight?” I ask as I roll into the living room.

“I don’t know, I don’t think so” she said with a shrug.

“You can come with us to the party if you want” I said

“No, I am just going to have a lazy night and watch the ball drop”

“Ok, call me if you change your mind”

“I will” she says with a nod

At ten Geno knocked on the door and I answered to see him in a nice black suit and black tie.
“You look beautiful” he said and bent down for a kiss.

“You look pretty handsome yourself” I said and dusted off his shoulder before he stood up.

We made our way to the party and got there about thirty minutes later. I got a lot of greetings and love but other than that I was treated the same, which I needed right now. I am tired of people treating me like I am made of glass. I didn’t drink because of the medication I was on so I stuck to soda and water. I spoke to many guys about the classic and how they were feeling. I also talked to some of the girlfriends and wives about girl things like shopping, hair, and nails.

It was nearing midnight and everyone was getting their Champaign ready for the toast. Geno found his way back to me with a few minutes left.

“Cutting it close” I said as he sat down in the chair next to me.

“Sorry, talking to Max. You know how he get” he said and took my hand.

“Do you have a New Year’s resolution?” I asked him

“Work on English” he says with a small smile “You?”

“Work on my Russian” I say with a smile back.

“One minute!” I hear Max yell

“I also promise to trust you more and wait to hear you out before reacting” I said and squeezed his hand.

“I promise to not be idiot” he said with a smile.

“10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, HAPPY NEW YEAR!” everyone around us shouted and started to kiss.

“Happy New Year” Geno whispers against my lips before taking them in a kiss.

“Happy New Year, I love you” I said when we pulled away

“I love you too” he said and gave me another peck.

“I think it is about time…” I say but was cut off by a yawn “to go”

“Okay baby” he says and stands to say good bye to some people and find our coats.

“Leaving already?” I heard a French accent from behind me that belonged to Vero

“Yeah, the medicine they have me on makes me tired. I am surprised I made it this long, it was a great party” I said back

“Thanks, we should hang out now that you are not working” she said with a smile

“Yeah, I am free for a while” I said with a sad smile.

“Your coat” Geno said as he wrapped it around me

“Thanks” I said to him before turning back to her. “Call me anytime but if I don’t see you before the Classic, I will definitely see you there”

“Yes, see you there” she said with a smile and bid us goodnight with everyone else as we made our way out the door.

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We pulled up to my apartment and parked the car but Geno made no motion of getting out.

“Are you okay?” I asked as I laid a hand on his arm.

“Da” he said

“What are you thinking about?”

“I sleep better with you” he blurted out

“Evgeni, are you trying to ask if you can spend the night?” I ask and try to keep the smirk off my face.
“Only if you want” he says

“I would love to have you sleeping next to me” I said and squeezed his forearm.

We made our way upstairs and into my bedroom as quiet as we can be so we don’t disturb Sarah. He lifts me onto my bed and helps me take off my clothes for bed. After he gets my dress of he stops and is staring at my ribs and stomach.

“Baby, it’s okay. I’m okay” I say and pull his face up to mine for a soft kiss.

“Does it hurt?” he asks looking back down at my green and blue skin.

“Only if I bump them or laugh hard” I said “Can you open up the top right drawer and get out a shirt form there?” I ask him. He goes and opens it but pauses before taking out one of the many shirts I have stolen from him.

"That's mine"

“I know. I sleep in them when I am without you. They make me feel safe and warm because they smell like you” I say as he hands me the shirt.

After we are all ready for bed we are now trying to find the most comfortable position. Finally after five minutes of rolling around we are finally comfortable with me laying on my right side and Geno spooning me from behind.

“Good night, I love you” I say to him and turn my head for one last kiss

“Night, love you too” he says and kisses my neck before putting his head back on the pillow.

I could feel his breathing even out behind me but I stayed awake for a few more minutes just enjoying the feeling of being back in his arms.