Crown Jewels

I love you

As India slowly stirred from
the depths of her coma-induced slumber, the world around her slowly came into focus. The sterile scent of the  bedroom room filled her nostrils. Blinking against the harsh light filtering through the window, she turned her head to see Dominic by her bedside, his once vibrant eyes now clouded with exhaustion and worry.

Her heart clenched at the sight of him, his hair unkempt and his face etched with lines of fatigue. When Dominic noticed her stirring, a mix of relief and anguish crossed his features, "India, you're awake. Please, lie back down. You've been out for a month."

India's brow furrowed with concern as she observed the toll that her absence had taken on Dominic. She reached out a trembling hand towards him, but he recoiled slightly, his voice trembling with a raw intensity, "I'm afraid, India. Afraid that I've gone mad, that my mind is plagued by the thought of you not coming back to me. I cannot seem to understand if your presence here is real or a figment of my shattered mind."

Tears welled in India's eyes at the torment etched on Dominic's face, the weight of his suffering a heavy burden on her heart. With a resolve born of love and determination, she whispered, "I am here, Dominic. I am real. Feel my touch, see me before you. I have returned to you, my love."

Taking his trembling hands in hers, she pressed a gentle kiss upon them, a silent promise of her presence and her unwavering love. Then, with a tenderness that belied the chaos of their circumstances, she brushed her lips against his forehead, a gesture of solace and reassurance.

Dominic's gaze locked with hers, a storm of emotions swirling in the depths of his eyes. As India repeated her words, her voice a soothing balm to his tormented soul, a flicker of hope kindled in his heart. The weight of uncertainty began to lift, replaced by a glimmer of belief in the reality of her return.

And in that fragile moment of connection, as their hands intertwined and their gazes met, India and Dominic found solace in each other's presence, a beacon of light in the darkness that had threatened to consume them both. Love, steadfast and true, bridged the gap between them, weaving a thread of hope in the tapestry of their intertwined destinies.As India and Dominic shared a tender moment of reunion, the door to the hospital room swung open, revealing three figures silhouetted against the harsh light of the corridor. Magnolia, Kate, and Eloise, India's loyal ladies-in-waiting, rushed into the room, tears streaming down their faces.

"India, you're awake!" Magnolia cried, her voice filled with relief and joy. She rushed to India's bedside, taking her hand in a gentle grasp. "We have missed you so much. The palace has not been the same without you."

Kate and Eloise followed suit, their eyes brimming with tears as they gathered around India, their expressions a mix of elation and sorrow. "We were so worried about you, India," Kate choked out, her voice thick with emotion. "To see you awake and well fill the our hearts with gratitude."

Eloise reached out to brush a stray tear from India's cheek, her touch a gentle caress filled with years of camaraderie and friendship. "You are our dearest friend, India. We have prayed for your recovery every day, longing for the moment when we could see your smile again."

India's heart swelled with gratitude and love for her loyal companions, the women who had stood by her side through triumph and tragedy. She squeezed their hands tightly, her own eyes misting with tears of joy. "Thank you, my dear friends," she whispered, her voice filled with warmth and affection. "Your presence here means more to me than words can express. I have missed you all terribly."

And in that moment, surrounded by the love and devotion of her closest confidantes, India felt a sense of belonging and solace that transcended the boundaries of time and space. With her ladies-in-waiting by her side, she knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, she would face them with the unwavering support and friendship of those who cherished her most.

Ik it's short