Chapter 143: last moments together
Amaris's POV
It's day 5 and I had been keeping record, nothing negative should come out from the lips of the doctor.
Dark rings covered my eyes, despite the pressure Mia placed on me to try to eat, I chose not to.
Although, I get to wash up and return to the spot and worry over the man I haven't seen for 5 days.
Why was no one telling me anything?
The doctor finally came out, and I jumped up from where I sat with teary eyes, I was weak but I just had to muster up courage.
He claims he is out of danger for now but he can't tell if there's hope next time.
Furthermore, he suggested a hospital outside the country that could help with the cure but he couldn't guarantee if it's 100% because it's the last stage.
"It takes a miracle" he whispers in a low tone and I didn't like that expression.
"Can I see him now?" I dryly expressed as Mia rushes closer to me, to hold me from falling.
There was silence as he studied the both of us.
"Who is amaris?" That was the first word and my eyes spoke, not my voice.
"He'd want to see you..."
I didn't let him complete his statement and tossed him aside to get inside the ward.
The door slammed behind me and I was staring at him. He was standing close the window, his favourite spot in a room.
He wasn't looking and I only cried while running to embrace him from behind.
My hands went around his waist as I lean my head on his back with heaviness which hits up in my chest.
I couldn't say a word but just tears stream down. I felt his hand on my palm as we remained that way.
He shouldn't even be up from the bed because he was recovering but I didn't even know what to do as I was too broken.
"Why didn't you tell me?" I whispers, trying to control my tears, even though I was weak.
He turned around to face me and sniffed. He looked so pale, dark rings covered his eyes and all I could see his worries.
He placed his palm on my cheeks. His weary eyes brightens as they peered at me passionately.
"You look sick more than I am" he mused while pulling a frown. It was so obvious he was weak.
"Answer me Caleb" I roared breathing so hard as my bones cracks from the lack of food.
"Did you even eat?" He added, his eyes searching mine but I drew his palms down my cheeks.
His eyelids droops as his ragged breath could be felt.
"Why didn't you even try to live for me, you had an option to leave the country, to get healthier..."
"Amaris, you're everything to me, how can I live without you in it?" He cuts in as tears clouded his eyes.
I couldn't control mine either as wipe mine, he looked different.
"You should have! If you die...I can't..."
"Shhh, I won't" he cuts in with a half-baked smile that certainly looks as though he made it up.
"This is real!" I barked with every strength in me. He pulled a long face while placing his hands on my shoulders.
"I'm hungry amaris... let's eat first before I speak" he proposed and I just covered my face with my palms.
He drew me closer to him and cuddled me firmly like my worries with lose it's stink but it only made me heavier.
The sad truth about having to lose this warm embrace again was depressing.
I don't want to lose him, I don't want to say goodbye. I truly love him.
***
We sat opposite each other, he claimed he wouldn't eat if I don't and so I was forced to eat.
He was quiet, barely unable to lift a spoon and so we ended up feeding each other.
He was fighting hard not to cry in front me but I needed him to, just to feel relieved because i'd always want to be there, to make him realize that he is never alone.
My eyes studied him as he was so dull, no hope and I wanted him to rely on me as the hope.
"Just cry it out Caleb, there's no point holding it back"
He nodded and sniffed while I stuffed a spoon a pudding in his mouth. Then the tears came streaming down and I laugh hysterically.
"You're such a big baby" I commented which made him cry the more while wiping the tears with the back of his palm.
He struggled to swallowed and then shifted his gaze at me.
"I'm scared amaris" he confused covering his eyes with a palm while inhaling softly.
"I'm sorry I'm not as strong as you think I am" he added and I took his palm from his eyes.
"Then face it Caleb, face that fear and come back to me alive" I whispered as we stared at ourselves, with so much love and affection that I didn't want to look away.
"Will it work?" He asked and I held on to his hand with a wry smile.
"It will, I believe it, I trust you'd come to me alive" I assured broadening my smile but he had a sober look.
"Don't be scared Caleb, I'm coming with you..."
"You have to stay back amaris, you can't travel in this state and besides the companies needs a CEO to oversee it"
The way he spoke made me grief if perhaps i'd never see him, if perhaps this might be the last moment.
I want to be an encouragement to him, to stay strong for him to make him see a reason why he should live.
I rubbed his cheek with my thumb and heaved a sigh.
"What's your decision Caleb, are you going?"
He kissed my palm and stared into my eyes.
"Yes love, I will but..." He paused with a soft sigh.
"If you chose to remain here and let me surprise you of my return" he whispers and I folded my lips while chuckling.
"If that's what you want...fine!" I affirmed and we burst into laughter. I told him to come back dressed as a groom, because he'd take me away with him.
His bright smile, his laughter, his whispers became a memory.
He never came back.
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