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Albert POV

Light pierced the darkness before me. I tried to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy, I moved my body.

-"Albert? - Someone whispered.

My hand reached for the man beside me without controlling it. I managed to open my eyes... She wasn't the person I thought she was.

I wanted to say something, but all that came out of my mouth was a groan.

-Hey, it's okay. - Taylor said as she moved a hair from my forehead.

-Where am I?

-Hospital. You were in a car accident and... she hadn't been conscious for a while.

-How long?

- Two weeks. The stroke wasn't your fault, Albert. Your brakes were cut. Whoever did this is gonna regret it.

I shifted my gaze to the ceiling. The only thing I remember from before the accident is Gracie's face... Her screams, tears, and... words.

-She was here. - Taylor whispered. - It's a miracle you're alive. She stood with you the whole time.

-'Where is she now?' I asked.

Taylor looked at the door, then at me.

-'Whatever happens she does it for your own good. Don't be angry with her, Albert. We'll fix everything.

-Did she tell you everything?

-Yes. Look, she's as broken as you are. Give her time. Trust her.

I nodded and stood up. Pain shot through my ribs and I let out a groan of pain. Taylor immediately helped me up and leaned me back against the pillows.

-'I'll get you something to eat and I have to go. I have a show soon.

-"Thanks.

Tay headed for the door but stopped.

-I don't know if she'll come again. I'll try to talk to her.

-Isn't she glad I'm alive? - I ask with a forced smile.

Taylor laughs.

-'Trust me, she'll be the happiest person on earth.

Taylor then walks out the door. I looked over and saw my phone on the nightstand beside me. I picked it up hoping to see a message or a call from Gracie, but instead I saw thousands of others. Many of the companies I work with, friends, Taylor, my parents, fans and... Sophie, but nothing from Gracie.

I opened the message from Sophie.

"Did I find out what happened? Are you okay?"

  two weeks ago.

"I'm worried."

   5 days ago

"I found out you're in a coma. I bought tickets to New York. I'll come by and see you. I hope you wake up."

3 days ago

"Albert you need to see this"

3 days ago

I'm opening the link to a news story she sent me.

I bite my lip... Gracie was on my screen. On my screen with another. With Chris's brother holding his hand in London.

'Did Gracie Abrams forget about Albert Christian who is in a coma? The singer has been spotted holding the hand of Charlie Thomas , famous producer, and brother of her ex-boyfriend."