The Challenge Of Love

Part 13

Sorry I haven't posted lately I've been a little busy. I am working on writing another story. I've finished The Layla and Zane story. So I need to get back to typing more.

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Layla's Point of View:

I tried to stay positive, but I knew I was getting close to my breaking point. she was my best friend, and my only friend. I was the one who stayed with her when her dad died. I was the one who stayed at her house for weeks and helped her mom make her eat. I went with her to the therapist. She would never go alone. She looked so pale and almost ghost-like.

I walked over to her and took her hand in mine. It was cold to the touch. I felt my eyes sting with tears. I felt her faint pulse which gave me the strength to keep it together. I couldn't stand seeing her like this. I wanted to see her the way she was with Joey. She never faked a smile, and she was truely happy. I was jealous that he could bring that much joy to her. I've tried for years to put a real smile across her face. It rarely worked.

I looked over at Zane who avoided eye contact. He was having a harder time than me. They had known each other so long I could never understand their relationship. They were closer than siblings. If Maya called him when she was in trouble he would drop everything to be there for her.

Without Maya I would be alone. She introduced me to Zane about two years ago. He saved me from Alex. Alex was a jerk. He used me so many times and each time I fell for him over again. Zane told me the truth at first I hated it, but I knew he was only trying to help me.

To this day I am in debt to Maya and Zane. They are the best people I could be around. When I saw her with Joey it was different. I saw the happiness that I felt with Zane surround her. I knew that that feeling would help her.

My eyes filled with tears of the thought of it. I felt a tear fall down my cheek. I finally broke.

Joey's Point of View:

I made my way back to room 230. It was already late. Autumn was still with me. She was holding my hand.

"Can I meet her?" She asked.

"Sure I think she would like that." I said smiling.

We walked into the room together. Autumn walking shyly behind me. Layla looked over, her eyes were full of tears. She saw Autumn and she quickly wiped her eyes and put on a friendly smile.

"Who's this cute little girl?" Layla asked.

"This is Autumn. I met her a little while ago. She wanted to meet Maya." I said trying to hold back the tears.

"Is that her?" Asked Autumn as she pointed at Maya who was in the hospital bed.

"Yeah, that's her." I said.

"She's really pretty." Autumn said.

"I know. I wish she was awake right now. She would love you." I said looking at Maya.

"Hey Maya can you wake up? Joey really misses you. Guess what he told me he loves you. I'm pretty sure you love him too. He is really nice. So can you wake up soon for him." She said standing next to Maya. I felt a tear fall down my cheek. I could only pray that she could hear her.

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