Love or Friendship

Chapter 16

[Di's POV]

I'm sitting here on my hospital bed reading this book called "The Fault In Our Stars". The girl here is a lucky girl. She has a loving family and a guy that will make her dreams come true. We're both likely the same the only difference is that, she has Gus, her love, to make her feel special and loved every single day and I don't. You know what I mean.

[A/N: I recommend everyone to read that book. I swear. It's worth it. :D]

While I was reading someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened and I looked at the door way.

"Hey."

I closed the book I'm reading and placed it on the table near me.

"Hi."

I smiled while looking at him. He sat down at the chair near my bed.

"How are you?"

"I'm feeling a bit better I guess."

He held my right hand.

"You ready for the operation in a couple of weeks?"

I nodded my head with a big smile on my face.

"Be strong, okay? I'm here for you."

"I know that. I'll be strong don't worry."

We were looking at each other's eyes when the door opened.

"Oh... Brent. You're here."

"Good Afternoon Mrs. Carlton."

"Hi mom."

Mom smiled at Brent. Brent smiled back.

"So sweetie, how are you feeling?"

"I'm doing fine."

"Wanna eat something?"

"No thanks, mom."

"Uhm, Brent, can I leave Di to you, I'll be back at 8pm. Is that alright?"

"Of course Mrs. Carlton."

"Great! There's food in the mini fridge if you guys get hungry. And sweetie."

"Yes mom?"

"Your dad's going to visit tomorrow."

"Okay. I'll prepare myself for that."

I laughed a bit. Mom kissed my forehead and said goodbye then left.

"So, it's been 3 weeks since you were here."

"Yeah. Time flies so fast huh?"

He nodded and smiled.

"Di, be honest, are you happy?"

"Happy? Of course I am! Why wouldn't I be?"

I showed him an honest smile. He looked at me seriously. He squeezed my right hand.

"I told you Brent. I'm happy. Especially you're here with me."

He smiled a bit and said,

"If I know, you're missing someone."

"I just miss my friends back in Florida. That's all."

He grabbed both of my hands and placed them near his lips.

"Di, do you still like me?"

I took a deep breath and said,

"Yeah. I still like you, Brent."