4 months have passed.
Alleah's POV.
This scene is familiar.
The white walls. The people wearing white uniforms. ICU. The bed with white sheets. The apparatus. Family and friends crying. The hospital.
I'm here again. You wonder why?
Hannah's in critical condition.
After Chester left, something striking happened. Hannah had a heart defect because of her injury. The doctor said that the impact of the accident affected the part of the brain which somewhat controls the heart. And when Chester left, the emotional pain and depression that Hannah felt worsened the defect.
And because of that, she was involved in a suicidal attempt. Yes. Hannah tried suicide. But somewhat God prevented everything to happen. I think he knows how much I wanted Hannah to stay in my side. I think he knows how I much love my bestfriend.
Now into this familiar scene, where I'm holding Hannah at her hands. I hold them tightly. I always tell myself that Hannah would never let go. I know she won't. I trust her.
I'm suprised to see who opened the door. I immediately stood up.
"Chester." I said. I'm not angry at him. After all, we all know that he'll leave at the first place, right?
"Alleah.." He hugged him and I did the same in response. I missed him. I'm thankful that he made Hannah happy.
"Alleah.. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for being a jerk. I'm sorry for leaving. I'm sorry for hurting her." Chester sobbed. Now I feel guilty. Before, I became like an evil stepmother trying to seperate them, but now I can't. Sometimes, fate does things to us that makes us realize our mistakes. Now that it is here, I can't do anything. "Chester, it's not your fault why all these things happened. The heart defect, maybe. But the suicidal attempt? No. She thought that it's the best thing to comfort herself and try to escape the pain." I cried with him. I patted his back. "Don't worry. Hannah is strong. She won't leave you. Bestfriend instincts." I released the hug and smiled. "Take care of her. I'll go outside." I went outside the room.
"Uuhhhh. Hello?" I just saw an alien. I smiled. Is this the start of my happiness?
Chester's POV
I held her hand. God, I missed her so much. "Hannah, please wake up. Please don't leave me." It might seem stupid but I'm talking to a girl sleeping.
The day I left, it's the time I realized that Hannah is my happiness. I realized that the reason I waited for 4 months is her. The reason why I am always inspired to write songs is her. All I can think is Hannah.
Now that I'm here, I won't try to leave her again. I want to be the one to comfort her, not to hurt her.
"Hannah, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry to leave you. I'm sorry that I hurt you. I'm very sorry." I sobbed. How much many times I cried because of Hannah? Probably many times. And if crying for the one I love means so much, I won't think twice of doing it all over again.
"Don't you know how much I miss you? It feels like hell." I smiled. Somehow, even though she can't hear me, I feel better. "Waiting for 4 freaking months? I sometimes think that I am in prison. But do you know why I keep going? Do you know why I'm still strong in all these hardships? In all these sufferings?" I held her hand tight and sobbed. "It's because of you, Hannah. Because of your smiles, I stay strong. Because of your laugh, I feel happy. Because of the comfort of your hand, I feel secure. Because of our memories," I paused for a while,"because of that, it tells me to never ever let go."
"All that we had Hannah, is the only reason I never let go. Our love is worth fighting for." I smiled. Wherever she is right now, I know she can hear me. Maybe she is crying right now. Knowing Hannah, she easily feel sad. And I'm the reason why she feels pain. And I'm truly sorry for that. I am a jerk, but I love her. I love her so much.
"So wake up, Hannah. We promised infinity right? Our love never ends. In the midst of challenges, you still love me. And me, loving you more than before. So wake up." I wiped my tears. "We'll make our family. I can't wait to see my kids." I laughed. It's not bad to laugh once in a minute right? "And of course, I can't wait to spend my whole life loving you. We'll grow old together."
I felt someone held my hands tight. I opened my eyes wide. Hannah woke up! Thank you Lord!
I called for Alleah, the doctors and nurses. I never felt so excited. Knowing that you are the one who is beside her when she needs you? I jumped for joy.
I kept my happiness inside my body when I saw the doctors smiling. "It's a miracle! She woke up. There will be some medications and check ups coming but it's good that she is in good condition. She'll be transferred in an ordinary room anytime soon. You can talk to the patient now." Alleah smiled so big than hugged me. "Thank you so much Chester. Thank you" I hugged her back. It feels so good to be hugged by Alleah knowing that everything will be alright.
I came close to Hannah. I held her hand tight again. "Did you wake up because I'm handsome?" I joked. She smiled nifty. "No. I woke up because you are so noisy." I smiled even more. I embraced her. "Wow, you didn't know how much I miss you." She laughed. "I know, you fool. You even talked about kids earlier. Like seriously?" I chuckled. "Me missing you cannot be explained by words, babe." I winked at her and she flinched. We laughed together.
Hannah in my arms is one of the best thing I could ever ask for.
But the greatest thing that I wanted to achieve besides having kids and growing old together, is that I want to marry her.
Yup. My dream is to marry her. Waking up with her in my side, kissing her wherever she is not okay, thinking about that makes me realize that all the challenges are really worth it. Our love is greater than any material value in this world.
I kissed her forehead. "I'm so sorry. But I love you. I really do."
She smiled. "I love you too. Even though you're a jerk to leave me two times. And yes. I really do. I mean it." I hugged her again.
I promise this. I would never ever leave her. Infinity.
