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.

best as they can. Your mother is trying to stay

she’s worried sick.”

of my mother grappling with Luke’s condition; her pain mirrored in my own. “I wish

Ariel,” Andre reassured me, 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 here for

what.”

hands still together, but I took mine off

you what happened not too long ago.”

gave me a curious look.

Luke. He’s showing signs 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

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

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 hope. I know he’s going to make it through this.”

been through so much together and never given up on each other. Luke’s a

you so much,

already, Ariel. You don’t have to thank

I smiled at

have to pray

can’t wait for that to happen

kept on with his warm smile. “Excuse me, please

nodded, and he walked away after that. After a while, this was

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

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

lifted a weight off my shoulders, but the exhaustion from the

caught my eye–a figure 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 the c halt. My breath caught in my throat as I stared at

car to a

there was no one there. The road stretched out before me, empty and silent,

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