The Space in Between

Chapter 2

Liv is looking at his face. He looks like an angel in a Superman suit. Is this some kind of a prank? His black hair complements his fair skin. Well, it's almost pale. He's tall, his body is just exactly laid in the hospital bed. I'm not sure if he's well-built or if it's the suit.

Stop it right there.

This guy was the reason why you're here. You're not supposed to be here.
Why would he do that? I didn't need someone to save me. I have waited for this day, I'm ready.

He ruined everything. Why even in taking my life I'm a failure?

"How's your arm?" the voice came from the guy lying on the bed but I didn't respond, I'm still looking at him blankly.

He clears his throat and asks again, "How's your arm? Are you feeling better?" He talked slower and louder this time.

"I heard you." I answered with sarcasm. That's when I realized my right arm has a cast, I completely forgot about it. "I think it's still intact. Thanks to you." I think I sounded sincere but that's not what I wanted.

He hesitated but he still continued. "About earlier, were you lost in your thoughts while crossing the street?"

I can sense he was trying to carefully choose his words. I don't know how to answer it. I'm not the kind of person who'll open up to a complete stranger, more so to this guy. He ruined my plan. He might be even using my response to make me feel the guilt that he's the one lying there and not me. I was about to answer when the door opened wide and a lady entered in panic.

"Are you okay, honey? What happened? Did they check on you already?" The lady is extremely worried.

I'm not sure if she's exaggerating but I think the guy can even stand on his own and walk out of the hospital if he wants to.

"Mom, I'm okay. You don't have to worry." was his reply and looked at me with a bit of embarrassment.

The lady turns and looks at me. "Oh, I didn't realize you have a company." She was talking to him but looking at me. Then she extended her hand to me which I took with my left hand and
she said, "I'm Lara. Can I talk to my son in private?"

"Of course. I'll let you guys talk." I replied.

I started walking my way out when he said, "I'm Dre, in case you want to know, and your name is?"

"Liv." I head out of the room without looking.