When Two Skateboards Crash

The doctor in charge of Arielle came to me and told me that I needed to speak with him. I was afraid, I have never felt this much fear. After speaking with him for 30 minutes, I was updated on her situation. I thought that it might have been a minor accident but she was on life support. I was hoping this was a nightmare or a prank but it wasn't. Then the doctor spoke the words I never wished to hear.

"Ma'am. She might not make it." At that moment, I wanted to drown myself in tears and die with her.

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Chapter 17

Arielle POV

I woke up then quickly became confused to where I was. I noticed the place as it was familiar to the place where I was when I awoke from my coma. I then quickly realized that it was the hospital.

I remembered that I was in a car accident and I wondered what happened after. Did my parents come back? Did Octavian come and cry? Despite loving him so much, I couldn't bear to let my fragile heart be pummeled again.

I noticed a person next to me. It was Octavian. The thought of him coming over and crying for me somehow brought joy in my heart but I didn't let it get to my head. I called out his name, willing for him to wake up.

He groaned and woke up, then sat right up realizing that I woke up. His reaction was the same as when I first woke up from my coma.

"Do you know my condition?" I asked him because I wanted to know if it was serious or not.

"You... Have a weak heart now." He seemed so broken I wondered if he didn't move on.

"Oh, well, could you leave please?"

It wasn't the time for me to talk to him as it might not end well. I wasn't strong yet to see his anguished face or deal with any complicated relationship matters.

"Look, I really just want to explain. It's okay even if it was only 2 minutes or so..."

I didn't see the trouble in him explaining his situation or misunderstanding. Therefore, I nodded.

"I know it was really stupid and unforgivable of me to cheat on you but I was clouded with anger. My love for you is still abundant so if you are willing, I would like to continue our relationship."

It was then I realized that it was a trouble to hear him explain. No matter what excuse or so, I still had deep love him and I wouldn't move on so quickly. However, I still had one question that will judge what my answer would be.

"Why did you ignore me before you cheated on me?"

"I... I'm a growing boy, Arielle. I couldn't contain my desire for you but I didn't want to scare you away by attacking you. I promise that I didn't cheat on you those times, I just went to my house to cool off."

His eyes held sincerity and I could tell that he was telling the truth. I felt stupid, then. I knew we had deeply loved each other, every relationship had bumps and obstacles. Maybe this was ours and maybe... If we overcome this, we may be able to live happily ever after.

I was crying and Octavian was looking alarmed. Sobs escaped my dried lips with happiness that I wouldn't exchange for all the wealth in the world. His thoughtful ways of trying not to scare me was sweet that would have given me toothache if I could have eaten those words.

However, not everything had a happy ending. As I was crying, my heart rate picked up and as its beating increased, I was having a rather hard time controlling it. My sobs decreased and instead, short pants replaced it. I suddenly remembered that I had to be careful as I had a weaker heart now.

Nurses barged in, looking frantic, checking the monitor, the IV and me. I didn't know what was happening and I didn't get an explanation, only a deep sleep.

From what I felt like was a long, dreadful slumber, I was awaken by the sound of whispering. Because of its quiet sound, I couldn't decipher whether it was a girl or boy. All of a sudden, the whisperings stopped.

I opened my eyes, thankful that the nurses were considerate to close the curtains and turn off the lights. However, I would have rather had my eyes shone by the sun rays and the lights just to not see the sight in front of me.

The sight of Octavian kissing the girl from the club.