My heart sank as I saw my mom's name flash on my phone screen late at night. I knew something was wrong. I answered the phone with a shaky voice, "Mom, what's going on?""Iris, it's Isla. She's not doing well," my mom's voice was barely above a whisper, and I could hear the exhaustion in her tone."What happened? " I asked, my mind racing with fear and worry."Yes. Her body is not responding to the medication anymore, and her condition is worsening," my mom's voice cracked, and I could hear the tears in her voice.I felt numb as I tried to process what was happening. Isla had been fighting leukemia for months, and I had always held on to the hope that she would recover. But now, it seemed like all hope was lost."I'll be there as soon as possible, Mom. Hang in there," I said, my voice shaking with emotion.I hung up the phone and started to pack my bags. I needed to be there for Isla and my family, but I also felt a sense of guilt for not being there more often during her treatments.
SPECIAL CHAPTERDOCTOR COLIN'S POINT OF VIEWI watched as Isla took her final breath, her body finally succumbing to the ravages of leukemia. Even though I had seen many patients pass away during my career as a doctor, it still never got easier.But with Isla, it was different. I had fallen in love with her. From the moment I met her, I was drawn to her kind heart and contagious smile. She had a way of making me feel happy and positive, even on the toughest days.I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me as I realized that I would never get to see that smile again, never get to hold her hand, or hear her laugh. She was gone, and the world was a little bit darker without her.But I also knew that Isla wouldn't want us to be sad forever. She was always the one to see the good in every situation, and I wanted to honor that by being positive and strong for her family and friends.As I looked at her peaceful face, I knew that she was finally free from pain and suffering. She
I was on the balcony of a resort when I heard someone open the door, it was Felix together with Lily. "Mom!" lily exclaimed and sat beside me. "Are you okay?" Felix asks me. I nodded and gave him a small smile. I still can't believe that Isla is not with us anymore.He held my hands this time then whispered, "I'll be here. Me and Lily," and then he smiled."Thank you, Felix," I said, feeling grateful for his support. Lily hugged me tightly, and I hugged her back. Even though she was just a child, her presence was comforting."I miss Isla," Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper."I miss her too, sweetie," I replied, giving her a gentle squeeze.Felix and I sat there with Lily, just being present with each other. We didn't need to say anything; our presence was enough. It was a small moment of solace amidst the pain and grief.As we sat there, I couldn't help but think about Isla and how much she meant to us. She was always so full of life and energy, and her absence was felt dee
I still remember Iris's birthday, it's tomorrow, but I guess she doesn't plan on celebrating because she never mentioned anything to me. I missed 4 years of her birthdays when I left and I want to make it up for her, so I planned a suprise birthday for her.Today, I contacted someone who will make her cake and arrange a catering for the guess. I didn't invite a lot of people, only her family and few friends."Are you back together?" Jake asks me."No," I said."But it seems like you wanted to be with her again," he smirks."I just want to make up for the lost time, and be a good friend to her," I replied, feeling a bit defensive."Whatever you say, brother, you're obviously still inlove with her. Why don't you talk it out, maybe she still loves you as well," Jake adviced."I appreciate your concern, Jake, but it's not that simple. Iris and I have a complicated history, and we're taking things slow. Right now, I just want to focus on making her happy on her birthday," I explained.Jake
As the days passed after the surprise party, I found myself constantly thinking about Iris. I couldn't shake off the feeling that maybe there was still something there between us. So when Iris reached out to me a few days later, I was both surprised and nervous."Hey Felix, I just wanted to thank you again for everything you did for me on my birthday. It was really special, and I appreciate it more than you know," Iris said warmly."Of course, Iris. I'm just happy that you had a good time. You deserve to feel loved and appreciated," I replied, trying to keep my emotions in check."I was wondering if we could meet up and talk. There are some things I'd like to discuss with you," Iris said, hesitantly."Sure, I'd like that. When and where do you want to meet?" I asked, my heart racing with anticipation."How about we meet at our favorite coffee shop tomorrow afternoon? Around 2 pm?" Iris suggested."Sounds good to me. See you then," I said, feeling both excited and nervous about what th
As I walked hand in hand with Felix toward my house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. It had been a long time since we had been together like this, and I couldn't deny the fluttering feeling in my stomach.As we walked, I noticed Max out of the corner of my eye. I could see the giddy expression on her face as she watched them walk by. I couldn't help but smile to myself. I knew Max had always been rooting for us to get back together, and it was nice to see that she was happy to see us together again.As we approached my house, I turned to face Felix. "Thank you for walking me home, Felix. It's been a really great night," I said, feeling grateful for the way the evening had turned out.Felix smiled back at me. "I had a great time too, Iris. I'm glad we were able to talk and clear the air between us," he said, his expression sincere.I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. It was a huge weight off my shoulders to know that we were both on the sam
DATE NIGHTI stood nervously in front of the mirror, checking my reflection for what seemed like the hundredth time. Felix had asked me out on a date, and I was both excited and nervous at the same time.I had spent hours getting ready, carefully choosing my outfit, and doing my hair and makeup. I wanted to look my best for Felix, and I hoped that he would be impressed by my efforts.As I heard the doorbell ring, my heart began to race. I took a deep breath and made my way to the door, trying to calm my nerves.As I opened the door, I saw Felix standing there, looking handsome in a suit and tie. He smiled at me, and I felt a sense of warmth wash over me."You look beautiful, Iris," he said, taking my hand and leading me to the car.The car ride was filled with small talk and laughter as we made our way to the restaurant. It was a fancy place, with dim lighting and soft music playing in the background.As we sat down at our table, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anti
"Hey, Max, have you heard from Red lately?" Iris asked."Yeah, I talked to him a few days ago. He's been super busy with work and writing new songs. He's really focused on his music right now.""That's great to hear. I know he's been working hard to get his music career off the ground. How's he handling everything?""He's doing well, but he's definitely feeling the pressure. He's been putting in long hours at the studio and trying to balance everything else in his life. But he's got a good support system, and he's determined to make it work.""I'm glad to hear that. Red is such a talented musician, and he deserves all the success in the world.""I couldn't agree more," Max said with a smile. "He's been putting his heart and soul into his music, and it shows. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.""I'm happy for him, I wonder if Felix ever thought about his music career before," I said."I'm sure he's happy with his career now," Max said."But I'm pretty sure he'll be happy t