Sydney 's POV:"Sydney, are you okay? The doctor said…"I tuned out and everything Lucas said fell on deaf ears. First, I felt the surface I laid on; it felt familiar. I recognized the shirt I had on; it was one of Lucas'.Immediately I woke up, I had a quick replay of the last time I was awake. I r
"I am. Let's get out of here. Away from all these people. You could even build a branch for your business there."My heart warmed at his good intentions and my lips stretched into a smile. "I would like to,"I I started, "but I still have some things to take care of here. Once I wrap up things at the
My body went rigid and blood drained from my face."I will text her the hospital address," Mark said then the line went dead."Oh God," sensing the urgency of the situation, Lucas quickly rolled off me and I jumped out of bed. "Lucas, I need to get there quickly." I didn't bother to search for the c
"I am here now, Grandma," I sobbed."Thank you," she whispered and closed her eyes for a few seconds and I could tell that she was in pain. She was in so much pain, she just didn't want us to see itShe stroked my hair and held my gaze. There was a sad and regretful smile on her lips, "You know, I a
Sydney 's POVGrandma Doris smiled at Mark and mouthed, "Thank you."Mark nodded, tight lipped. Then Grandma turned to me, "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?""Yes," I answered quickly. I know Lucas was itching to see her too. "He's waiting outside.""Let him in, I would like to see him too," Do
As I watched and listened to them converse, I couldn't help but recall what Lucas had told me. It was one of those nights where we randomly talked about everything and anything after making love. I had said while curled around him, my head resting comfortably on his broad chest…"Tell me something I
"Oh, sorry," I muttered, slightly embarrassed and shuffled away.She changed Doris' drip, checked her temperature and whatever else nurses do when they come to check their patients and left.Lucas and Doris continued talking. "Now, I am much more relieved that you have found happiness.""I have foun
ONE MONTH LATERThe days after Grandma was declared to be in coma passed like a blur. Business was booming, Lucas and I got closer than ever, everything was going well or so it seemed.Mark and Sandra announced their engagement and it was to be scheduled today. Sandra had not been able to stop talki