The Love That Passed

Colleen’s POV

It has been three weeks since that incident happened and I was glad that I feel myself getting better. I was in our bedroom and was saving my appointment with Dr. Gerard the next day. I was so excited to see him because of what he told me earlier over the phone.

“I have good news for you,” he said and I got nervous.

“Don’t tell me?” Iasked, never wanting to complete my sentence but I knew that Dr. Gerard understood it.

“Yes, you guessed it right.” Dr. Gerard replied.

“Really?” I still asked in disbelief. For me, a second chance like this was something that is hard to find. Finding a donor compatible with me was hard enough, what more a second one like this.

“Yes, but I have to tell you this. You are not the only one who was needing it. The patient was still in coma and her family was still holding onto her although they were ready. They still want to have time to be with her.” he said.

“I understand. They must have been really sad now.” I told him.

“Yeah, so you better be in good health and be ready for your check-up tomorrow.” he said and then I thanked him before we ended our call. I was happy and hopeful again. I won’t be having a problem with money now because I think Jared will be able to lend me now that we are in speaking terms. And if he still didn’t, I have Dr. Gerard and he already agreed to it.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

I was just done with my alarm when Jared came in with an envelope that was familiar to me. “For you,” he said and put it on the bedside table where the first one was.

“Just in case you decide to look at it.” he said and put the envelope on the bedside table.

“I guess you are curious. Are you thinking that it has something to do with me that I didn’t want you to know?” I asked him.

“I am not saying that. I already told you, just in case. If you didn’t want to look at it then fine.” he replied, but I saw in his eyes that he was thinking that it was related to me, so I took the envelope and opened it. I didn’t want to do it because I am going to have a check-up the following day. But to make him feel at ease, then I will.

Just as I thought it’s not good. It was a photo of him and Stacey kissing. It must be from when I met her in the mall because they were both wearing the same clothes they were wearing that time. I looked at him and handed him the photos giving him an “I told you so” look.

I saw his face hardened but didn’t say a thing. Well what else can he say when the pictures are clear. They were kissing while Stacey’s arms were around his neck and he was holding hers.

I feel my chest in pain again. I should have listened to myself and didn’t think about him. So they didn’t really break up. I get to our bed and get my phone as I start to hold my chest. I was hurt but I didn’t want him to see that. Very timely, my phone rang and I saw mom’s number, “Hello,” I answered and didn’t mind Jared anymore. He will only hurt me and didn’t even try to explain. Then he went out of our room. To where he will go, I don’t know.

“Colleen, how are you?” she asked. After hearing that, I wanted to cry in her arms. I wanted to tell her how hurt I was and maybe when she hug me I will feel a lot better

“I’m fine mom, can I just call you back? I was doing something important at the moment.” I told her, I feel my chest in pain again and this time it was a lot painful.

“OK dear, I love you.” she said and my heart felt happy. Which is I think not good for me as my chest now was tightening.

“I love you too.” I replied and ended our call. I tried to reach the bedside table where my medicine was. As much as possible I didn’t want to take this, I wanted to prepare my body for the surgery. But what I am feeling right now is different from before. My tears started to fall thinking that I am getting worse. I want to live and be with mom and Jared even for another three years again when I can show them how much I love them.

“Colleen!!” Jared exclaimed just as I opened the drawer where my medicines are. He approached me hurriedly and opened the drawer for me and got my medicine. “How many?” he asked and I motioned 2 with my fingers. Then he gave me what I needed and took it. He handed me water which was always ready for times like this.

I was still crying about wanting to live as I held my chest. I feel so helpless and pitiful. Jared was here because he pitied me, and that hurts me more. “I’m taking you to the hospital.” he said and I shake my head, Dr. Gerard will see me and he will get mad at me for making this happen.

“You’re in pain.” he said worriedly but I still shook my head in disagreement. I settled myself and I know what I will do in times like this. It had happened several times in the past already and I just got careless. This is going to pass, it should and then close my eyes and contrate on my breathing. Jared is with me so I should be OK.

But it still didn’t go away and was getting worse and I couldn’t help but cry. “This is not good.” he said and scooped me from our bed and hurried himself to the car.

“Betty, come with us.” he said when he passed by Betty and ran to the garage. She opened the backseat door and he put me there after Betty got in. Then he went to the driver’s seat.

“Dr. Gerard.” I said, so he will know where to bring me. He nodded and started driving. We arrived at the hospital in no time. I heard Jared said Dr. Gerard’s name so he was probably telling the nurse about it. Then I felt I was on the stretcher and heard Dr. Gerard.

“Colleen!!” Dr. Gerard exclaimed. “To the ER now!!!” he said in a hurry and that was the last words I heard before darkness consumed me.