Oh Love...

Chapter 15: I'm So Happy You're Alive

Carrie's POV

I can't believe Miranda is alive. I couldn't ask for anything else in the world. This is the best gift we've ever received. I glanced over at Brad and he smiled. I could tell he was happy too.

Brad: Finally, we're here! The moment we've been waiting for!

Carrie: Yay!

Brad and I both got out of the car and walked inside. The automatic doors opened and we searched around for the elevator.

Brad: Did you ever try to beat your siblings to the elevator so you could press the button first? I used to do it all the time when I was young!

Carrie: Oh my gosh, yes! I did it with my sisters ALL the time! I still do it sometimes when I'm with them!

DING!

The elevator doors opened and a pair of doctors rolled out an elderly woman on a stretcher. She looked so sick, I hope she is okay..I never liked going to the hospital because I know someone somewhere was taking their last breath...I know there's someone somewhere every second of every day but when you're in a hospital witnessing it, it's a scary thing. We walked inside, the elevator music was calming. I walked over to Brad and wrapped my arms around his neck and began to move side to side.

Carrie: You up for some elevator slow dancing? We have quite a ways to go.

Brad: Haha ohhh elevator slow dancing. Never done that before...I guess it wouldn't hurt.

Brad wrapped his arms around my waist and he pulled me close.

Carrie: I love you, Brad.

Brad: I love you too, Carrie. I'm so happy Miranda is okay...

Carrie: Me too. I'm happy that you're here with me. I couldn't do this alone.

We leaned in and kissed again. Every time we kiss, sparks fly like the 4th of July! That's cheesy to say but it's the truth. I love Brad so much. I couldn't imagine being here without him right now.

DING!

Carrie: Well, finally!

Brad: It would've helped if the room wasn't on the very top floor!

Carrie: Haha, you're telling me!! What room is she in?

Brad: Her mom told me 215.

Carrie: Alright well that should be this way. Oh wait no it's this way because we're at 230 and it's going down.

We walked down the hallway quite a ways and Miranda's room was on the right.

Carrie: Okay Brad, here we go!

I slowly opened the door, it was dark inside and I could see the light from the tv behind the curtain. I hope she isn't sleeping! I wouldn't wanna wake her up.

I pulled the bed curtain away and saw Miranda awake in her bed. I went around to the left side and I immediately hugged her. I began to cry again.

Carrie: Oh my gosh, Miranda I'm so happy to see you. I never thought I'd see you again!!

Miranda: Hi, Carrie...I'ts good to see you too. Why are you crying?

Carrie: Because they said you were dead. I couldn't imagine life without you here. I'm so happy you're alive.

Miranda: Aw Carrie, please don't cry. I'm okay! I'm a little sleepy, still trying to wake up but I'm feeling fine. The doctor said he's going to release me in the morning.

I finally pulled away, I could see Brad's eyes watering. Miranda, Brad's happy to see you too. I smiled at him and backed away so he could hug her.

Brad: Miranda I'm so happy you're still here with us. When your parents told me you were dead I broke down. Carrie and I felt terrible, we really couldn't live without you.

Miranda: Aw Brad...please don't cry. You both are making me cry, haha! I'm fine, I promise.

Brad and I both sat down.

Miranda: You wanna know what really happened? After you yelled at me I felt really guilty about the whole thing.

Carrie: It was all my fault huh? I knew it. I shouldn't have been so hard on you!!

Oh no, here came the tears again.

Miranda: Carrie, NO NO!! It was NOT your fault! It was just me being an idiot. I felt really guilty afterwards and I don't blame you for not wanting to be my friend anymore. I can't believe I couldn't be responsible for one night. If I had been responsible, NONE of this would've happened. I thought I wasn't gonna be able to live with the guilt and I didn't deserve to have your forgiveness. I felt like I had ruined everything and that there was nothing else to live for. I lost my two best friends and that was too much for me. I took a bunch of pills which I thought would be quick and less painful than other options but it didn't work and now that I'm alive I feel even more stupid for trying to kill myself. It was the wrong thing to do, I deserve to live with the guilt. I don't expect you both to accept my apology, I don't deserve it, but I am so sorry. I was so stupid...

Miranda began to sob so I ran over to her and hugged her.

Carrie: Miranda, don't cry. We forgive you. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Miranda: Wait, what? You forgive me?

Carrie: Of course we forgive you. We thought about it and you were right. You were drunk and you had no idea what you were doing. After your parents told us you were dead we realized how much you meant to us. We couldn't live without you, Ran. You're our best friend!

Brad, Miranda, and I all smiled at each other.

Miranda: Aww you guys are seriously the best friends I could ever ask for!!

We all group hugged.

Carrie: Brad and I are willing to put everything behind us if you are. As long you promise it will never happen again!

Miranda: Oh my gosh, I promise times a thousand! Nothing like this will ever happen again. You both mean the world to me, I can't lose you again. I'm so happy that God decided I needed to stay here..

Brad: You and us both!!

Carrie: Well, this went very well. I'm so glad you're alive and well. Maybe I'll actually sleep tonight! Bye Ran, we're gonna let you sleep. See you soon!

Brad: Bye Ran. We love you. See you soon.

We both hugged Miranda and left the hospital.