Cassidy Monroe never meant to fall for her professor. But something about his quiet charm, the way he carried his sorrow like a shadow, pulled her in deeper than she ever expected. As their connection grows, Cassidy stumbles into the dark past he's...
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Cassidy's P.O.V.
Seeing him just laying there, lifeless, defenseless, and vulnerable, hurt like hell because he was the strongest guy I'd ever known.
I sat on the edge of the hospital bed and grabbed his hand. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I wanted to cry so bad but I knew he wouldn't want that.
"You're an asshole." I said to him with a laugh as a soft tear rolled down my cheek.... The first tear that had fallen since the accident happened.
"The doctor told me that I have to make a decision now... which isn't very difficult to decide because I know what you'd want. It's just gonna be hard for me to accept it."
I gently placed my free hand on the side of his face and closed my eyes.
"I can't lose you. I can't do this. I'm not ready to let go. Not so soon."
I wiped away the fallen tears and tightened my grip around his hand.
"You'd probably be laughing at me right now for crying." I stated with a sorrowful grin. "Then you'd wrap me in your arms and tell me not to cry or else you'll start crying."
I'd been a wreck all day. The stress and emotions were finally starting to take over even though the accident had happened nearly two weeks before.
The accident that had him fighting for his life.
"I'm so sorry for all of the times I did you wrong. I dont deserve you. You changed your ways for me yet I still hurt you and betrayed you. And I regret it so much. But you never gave up on me. You showed me what unconditional love is. And you taught me that as long as love exists, there's always something worth fighting for. Thank you for everything. Thank you for coming into my life. For being such a great father to the kids. For always looking after those you love. For being there for me even when I didn't need you to. Thank you for taking me on this rollercoaster of a life with you. Yes it scared the hell out of me at times but I'd do it all over again if I could. I love you so much River Carson. And I'll keep Roman out of trouble.... Well I'll try to at least." I slightly giggled as I gave him one last kiss. "I wont ever forget you. I promise. Say hi to my brother for me."
Dr. Martin walked in with Jordan and a nurse as they stood in the doorway.
"And this is your final decision?" He asked.
I nodded my head yes which hurt so much.
As they walked in I stood up and walked over to Jordan as he pulled me into a hug and held me.
"Are you sure about this Cassie?"
I nodded my head once more.
The nurse pulled the plug and I heard him take his last breath.
Then the monitor flatlined.
"Yes I'm sure.... He's been fighting long enough."
