07
H E R B E S T F R I E N D
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IT'S THE SEVENTH HOUR and I've managed to get through six letters but there's still no change. The machines are still connected to Emerald, she might still die and there's no sign of her parents.
As my mind drifts to get best friend, the doors burst open and a teary eyed, red faced teenage girl comes running through. She looks as if she ran all the way to the hospital from Australia or something. She definitely looks exhausted. Her pale hair is in all directions, face clean of any make up and she's dressed in a band T-shirt and jeans.
She runs over to Emerald, ignoring me and reaching out to hold her still hand. She breaks down and sobs as she clings on to Emerald's hand the way Emerald clings to life support.
"I know I shouldn't have left you for a whole week, Em." She speaks softly. "What were you thinking, driving without me?"
I stay, frozen in my seat, not sure of what I'm supposed to do. Without thinking, I reach out and rub the girl's back. I feel her body stiffen at my touch but it's expected because I don't think she even noticed I was here.
"Who are you?" She asks, collecting herself and standing straight to face me. "Actually, I know who you are but what are you doing here?"
"Um," I start but it's so hard composing the right words. I don't know where to start, end or even what to say. So I settle for the first thing to pop into my cloudy head. "I know her. I got the letters."
Since I'm guessing she's Rhea, she must know about Emerald's crush and letters.
"What are you talking about?" She asks.
"She wrote letters to me but didn't address them. I'm reading them to her so she might wake up when she hears familiar words." I explain, nervously.
"That sounds like a bad idea." She mutters and glances away.
"I don't see you coming up with a better one," I tell her then grab the next letter. Letter number seven. "I'm going to continue. You should grab some coffee or something."
She runs a free hand through her hair then nods with defeat. "I'll be right back." She puts her bag down and turns to me. "I'm Rhea."
With that, she's gone and I'm left alone with Emerald. Something I've learnt to like over the past hours.
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I'm so excited. You guys have finally met Rhea. What do you think? The picture above is her on her.
Thoughts... I hope you liked the chapter.
qotc: who here is a coffee lover like me???☕️
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24 Letters
Teen Fictionall they have is twenty-four letters and twenty-four hours. extended summary can be found inside.
