The Plan

Cruz gently raised his hand and removed his mask while trying to sit up.

"I'm not dying just yet." He sighed.

Jessica was startled but she quickly helped him sit properly.

"Are you alright? Do you need anything? Are you feeling pain anywhere?" She asked as she worriedly inspected Cruz's body.

"I will go get the doctor." She affirmed as she attempted to leave but Cruz grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit on his bed. Her back was turned against him as he wrapped his hands around her waist, hugging her tight.

"I missed you, Jessica. I missed you so much I thought I was going to go crazy." He confessed, breathing heavily.

Jessica couldn't phantom her feelings at that moment. She would have loved to be there for him but she just couldn't push out the thoughts that he is the cause of her never ending pain.

Upon hearing Cruz's response and firm grip on her, she guessed he must have been conscious for longer than she thought.

"How long have you been awake?" She asked, feeling embarra