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.”

André. How’s everyone?”

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

she’s worried sick.”

pain mirrored in my own. “I

Ariel,” Andre reassured me, tightening

you, André. You’ve really helped me

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

what.”

in silence, our hands still together, but

what happened

a curious look.

of waking up. The doctor said it’s a positive sign, but they need to run more tests to be sure.” I blurted out, unable to control my lips. I couldn’t help it; the joy was

words. “That’s incredible news, Ariel. I’m so glad to hear it. How are you holding

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

and never given up on each other. Luke’s

so much, Andre.”

Ariel. You don’t have

do.” I smiled

pray that

can’t wait for that to happen

warm

away after that. After a while, this was great news;

and I had spent a wonderful time before all that terrific sh*t happened. I wanted to go get the necklace he had

was still at that cabin in the sprawling forest. And since it was special, that

my shoulders, but the exhaustion from the long day at the hospital still lingered.

in a hooded black robe standing not too far from my car. My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly slammed on the brakes, bringing

car to a

the door handle and stepped out of the car, my eyes scanning the surroundings frantically. But there was no one there. The road stretched out before

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