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. How’s everyone?”

best as they can. Your mother is trying to stay strong for you and

she’s worried sick.”

mother grappling with Luke’s condition; her pain mirrored in my own.

tightening my hand. “She knows that, and so

André. You’ve really helped me a lot. Thank you

have to thank me, Ariel. I’ll always be

what.”

stood in silence, our hands still together,

forgot to tell you what happened not

me a curious look. “What’s

doctor said it’s a positive sign, but they need to run more tests to be sure.” I

so glad to hear it. How are you

a mix of emotions swirling inside me. “I’m just… exhausted, I guess. But seeing him respond, even just a little bit, has given me

You’ve been through so much together and never given up on each

you so much, Andre.”

You don’t have to

do.” I smiled at

just have to pray that Luke regains

can’t wait for that

his warm smile. “Excuse

while, this was great news; it was what

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

still at that cabin in the sprawling forest. And

of waking up lifted a weight off my shoulders, but the exhaustion from the long

a hooded black robe standing not too far from my car. My heart skipped a beat, and

car to a

stepped out of the car, my eyes scanning the surroundings frantically. But there was

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255