387: SHADOWED THOUGHTS

ARIEL’S POV

I made my way to the waiting area to finally get some rest, and all of a sudden, I felt someone tapping my shoulder. I turned around quickly.

It was Andre.

“Oh, Andre. I never expected to see you here.”

“Yeah,” he said, dipping his hands inside his pockets. “I just came to check up on you. “You know, since you’ve been going to the hospital all day.”

I let out a deep sigh. “You know Luke is in a coma.”

“Yeah, I do. But I’m also concerned about you, Ariel.”

“Thanks. I really appreciate that.”

“Have you eaten today?” He asked.

“No, not really. I’m not hungry.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Yes, Andre. There’s no need for you to be worried about me.” I placed both of my hands on his shoulders.

“I know, but I just wanted to make sure you’re taking care of yourself,” he murmured, his eyes searching

mine for reassurance.

“I know, and I appreciate it more than I can say,” I replied, my voice soft with emotion. “But right now, I just need to be here for Luke.”

His hand found mine, squeezing it gently. “You don’t have to go through this alone, Ariel. I’m here for you, whatever you need.”

you, André.

trying to stay strong for you and Luke,

she’s worried sick.”

the thought of my mother grappling with Luke’s condition; her pain mirrored

me, tightening my hand. “She knows that, and so do L‘

me a lot. Thank you so much.”

smile. “You don’t have to thank me, Ariel.

what.”

hands still together, but I took

you what happened not

me a curious look. “What’s

The doctor said it’s a positive sign, but they need to run more tests to be

“That’s incredible news, Ariel. I’m so glad to hear

just… exhausted, I guess. But seeing him respond, even just a little bit, has given me hope. I know he’s going to

and never given up on each other. Luke’s a fighter,

thank you so much,

Ariel. You don’t have to

think I do.” I

to pray that Luke

for

warm smile. “Excuse me,

After a while, this was great news; it was what I wanted, after all

the quiet road, heading back to the place where Luke and I had spent a wonderful time before all that terrific sh*t happened. I wanted to go get the necklace he had bought and displayed to me back

was recently that I realized it wasn’t with me–that it was still at that cabin in the sprawling forest. And since it was special, that was where I was heading.

a weight off my shoulders, but the exhaustion from the long day

my car. My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly slammed on the brakes, bringing the c halt. My breath caught in my throat as I stared at the mysterious figure.

car to a

my eyes scanning the surroundings frantically. But there was no

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