My Life In Months [EDITING]

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Nas

As i opened my eyes in that white hospital room, it felt like opening my eyes for the first time ever, i felt blank.

For a minute it stayed that way and then it all rushed back. Everything from A-Z, the beginning to the end. Then i start to miss it, waking up next to her these past few days has been the main highlight of my life but i feel alone and cold on this hospital bed.

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Fatima

'I don't know, one minute he was laughing at videos on YouTube, next he's unconscious on the floor.' I finished narrating to the doctor. 'Doctor it's been three days. Three days! Can't you do anything?'

'I'm sorry but the only thing we can do now is wait for him wake up on his own.'

I caught a glimpse of movement from his bed and rushed in to help.

'Sweety please don't try to move!' I gently holds his arm to steady him.

'The wait is over! I'm up! What'd i miss?' He forced a smile.

'Nothing.' Forcing a smile of my own and wiping the tears on my cheeks. I looked at him and more tears started falling.

He looked pale, tired and exhausted. Just a remnant of his former self. Totally no himself.

He continued to smile looking at me before the doctor and nurses came in and started asking him questions. I sat next to him and when they were done they sedated him and i decided to take nap too.

I woke up to the gentle and comfortable feeling of him warm hand running up and down my head gently.

'Morning sleeping beauty' he whispered into my ear, making me raise my head up.

'Morning' i said with a smile.

'You know, naps don't usually last the whole night.' He said playfully.

'I'm sorry but i was exhausted.' I yawned.

'It's okay.' He placed a hand on my cheek. 'I want you to take the day off and go rest'

'What? No! I can't leave you here, No!'

'It's alright, Mum's here. She went to the vending machine to get me some snacks. She'll be happy to take over.'

'But i wanna stay here!' I protested.

'I want you to go home and get some rest and cook me something delicious to eat, okay? I'm tired of hospital food' he said. 'Please!'

'Okay I'll do it! And what should i make?'

'Surprise me!' He winked at me. I couldn't refuse his offer. 'But what do I get in return?'

'I'm going to tell you what i dreamt of for three days' he beamed and i just felt this sudden hope that everything will be fine.

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After i returned home and took a much needed shower, i went to the bed and collapsed on the soft sheets with a smile. With the promise of a story in my mind, i drift off.

I woke up in the evening and hurriedly started making macaroni and beans, his favourite. I got dressed casually and started making my way to the hospital. I was happy but i had this weird feeling in my stomach but i don't know what to call it.

I got off the taxi and paid my fare and turned towards the hospital. Just then my phone started ringing, as i pulled it out of my pocket and saw his name, i knew something was wrong. The weird feeling in my stomach amplified and jumped to my heart.

Everything slowed down and sound ceased to exist. I took off running towards the entrance passed the guards and headed straight for his room.

I knew something was wrong.

I felt it.