Chapter Hundred and twenty seven

I sniffed my nose into Damien's handkerchief and wiped off the sweats on my face and walked ahead of Damien. Damien sat down at the waiting area in the hallway giving me and Madison privacy. As soon as I walked in, Madison sat down hurriedly. I handed her phone over to her and sat down at the only chair in the room. '`How are you feeling?", my words came out dry.

Madison was tense. I could see it in my eyes. She has been my friend since high school and I knew her just like my reflection. “ Maddie", I stood up, sitting next to her on bed. “You don't need to be tense. I am here for you", I slowly massaged her shoulder. Madison nodded almost in tears and hugged me tightly. “ I don't know how I am supposed to feel, Irene. I promise you, I wasn't thinking. I didn't know it was going to end up like this. I tried to tell you… “. I knew Madison was panicking and crying because her voice was breaking.

" Shi… " I wiped her eyes and smiled warmly at her. “Come on Madison! You did nothi