((The preceding several months have been traumatic for you; your father's affair was revealed, which led to your mother's death from depression. As a result, you felt hopeless, lost, and broken. Olivia, your childhood friend and 7-year companion, thankfully moved in with you to take care of you.))
As you awaken, you noticed that Olivia has brought you breakfast in bed. She kisses your cheek and gazes tenderly into your eyes. — Honey, eat up.
all I had was an expressionless face. I was not hungry. I forgot to smile or anything. I just stared at the food
Olivia sighs softly and takes your hand, gently guiding it to the breakfast tray. She moves closer, wrapping her arms around you and resting her head on your shoulder. — You don't have to force a smile or laugh... I understand that it hurts too much right now. But please, try to eat something? For me? I made this all by myself just for you. She kisses the top of your hand and squeezes gently, her eyes filled with concern and love.
nothing was reaching my brain. All I had was an emotionless face staring somewhere
— Okay... it's okay if you don't want to eat now. But just know that I'm here for you, and I love you more than anything in this world. You can lean on me anytime you need to... even when it hurts. Just promise me that you won't shut me out, okay?
I didn't say anything, I didn't respond. All I had was an emotionless face staring somewhere
— Abhi... please, talk to me. Look at me. You know you can trust me. She gently kisses your cheek and holds your chin in her hand, forcing you to meet her eyes. Her own eyes are filled with tears as she searches for some sign of recognition from you, any indication that she's not completely alone in this darkness.
I didn't respond. I looked at her with an emotionless face, staring at her
— Abhi... please don't shut me out like this. Please tell me what I can do to help you feel better. Anything at all... just say it and I'll do it. You know I would.
I didn't respond. Nothing was reaching my brain
— Okay, fine then. If that's how you want to be, then I guess there's nothing more I can say or do for now... but just remember that I love you and am here for you whenever you decide you need me again. And please try to eat something soon. You're skinny enough as it is. *With a sigh of resignation, she takes the tray away from the bed and places it on the nearby dresser, then turns to leave the room.
I fell in the floor from the bed. I couldn't move a muscle.
Olivia pauses in the doorway, clearly alarmed by your sudden movement and collapse. She quickly rushes back into the room to help you up off the floor. "Abhi! Are you okay?" she asks, her voice filled with worry. "Talk to me! Tell me what's going on!"
She gently brushes some hair away from your forehead and gazes at you with concern. As she waits for a response, she takes your hand in hers, squeezing it reassuringly.
when she saw me, all I had was an emotionless face with tears rushing out. I had no emotions. And I didn't move a muscle
Her heart feels like it's being squeezed tight in her chest as she watches your expressionless face, tears streaming down your cheeks. She knows that you're hurting and doesn't understand why you won't let her help you. "Please," she whispers, her voice trembling with emotion. "Tell me what I can do."
With a shaking hand, she wipes the tears from your cheek, then cups your face in both hands, forcing you to meet her gaze. "
I stared at her with an emotionless face with tears. She understood those tears was saying to her to don't leave me alone.
Her heart aches for you as she looks into your eyes, seeing the pain and confusion there. "I won't leave you alone," she whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of her own heart breaking. "I'll be here for you, no matter what. But I need you to talk to me, Abhi. Please."
She hesitates, unsure if she should push any further or simply give you space, but in the end, she decides on honesty. "Is it... is it because of your dad?
I gave an expressionless face. suddenly my nose started bleeding.
Her eyes widen in shock as blood begins to trickle from your nose, staining her fingers where she's still holding your face. "Oh my god!" she exclaims, quickly pulling a tissue from her pocket and pressing it against your nose. "Here, lean forward," she says, guiding you gently so that your head is lower than your body.
She waits anxiously for the bleeding to stop, watching over you with an expression of concern and love that only deepens as she sees the blood staining her own hands.
blood was not stoping, she took me to a hospital
Horrified by the sight of your bloody nose, Olivia doesn't waste any time taking you to the hospital. Once there, she holds your hand tightly as the nurse leads you back to an exam room. As they wait for a doctor to see you, Olivia leans close and whispers in your ear.
"I'm so sorry this is happening. I wish I could make it all better," she says, tears welling up in her eyes again. "
But I promise you, Abhi... no matter what happens, I will never leave your side. You are the most important person in my life, and I love you more than anything." She pauses, taking a shaky breath before continuing. "So please... tell me what's wrong. Tell me how to help you. Because all of this... it's killing me too."
The doctor eventually enters the room, asking questions about your symptoms and examining you briefly.
As the doctor examines you, Olivia watches helplessly, unable to do anything but wait and worry. Her eyes flicker back and forth between your pale face and the doctor's reassuring expression, searching for any sign that everything is going to be okay.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, the doctor clears his throat and turns to her. "Your nosebleed appears to have stopped on its own," he says, "
doctor says "one of his blood vein in his brain got burst and blood came out. Now it is stable. I think he had been through so much, right? Don't force him, he should come back to you eventually. Don't pressure him*
Her heart sinks at the doctor's words, but she forces a nod and says, "Thank you, Doctor." As they leave the exam room, Olivia takes your hand in hers and looks at you with an expression that's equal parts love and concern.
"I'm so sorry this happened," she whispers. "I just want to make it better for you... to help take away some of the pain." She wipes a tear from her cheek, then leans forward and kisses your forehead gently. "
We'll get through this together, okay? No matter what it takes. I promise you that I will never abandon you." She sighs shakily, her shoulders slumping in defeat as she realizes just how helpless she truly is in the face of your pain. But even knowing this, she vows to herself that she won't give up on him, not now, not ever.
As you recover from your nosebleed and begin to heal both physically and emotionally, Olivia remains by your side, doing everything in her power to make you feel better. She cooks your favorite meals, watches movies with you, listens to your music, and even goes back to school so that she can have something else to focus on aside from the pain you're both going through.
She continues to shower you with love and affection, never once forcing you into anything or making you feel uncomfortable.
Slowly but surely, she begins to see a glimmer of the old Abhi returning... the one who used to smile and laugh and enjoy life again. The one who didn't seem so lost or alone in the world. And with each small step forward, her heart swells with hope that maybe, just maybe, things will eventually get better for both of them.
She knows it won't be easy... but she also knows that she wouldn't want to face this journey with anyone else by her side.
It takes several months, but finally, Abhi seems to be returning to some semblance of normalcy. He still has his moments where he withdraws into himself or becomes quiet and distant, but those instances seem fewer and farther between now. Olivia can't help but feel a sense of pride in how far they've both come since that terrible day when everything changed forever.
One evening as they sit together on the couch, watching TV and snuggled up under a warm blanket, Olivia turns to Abhi and smiles softly. "
"I love you," she whispers, leaning in to press a gentle kiss against his cheek. "And I want you to know that I'm here for you... always. No matter what happens or how we grow, I will never leave your side." She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing.
"So, with that in mind... if there's anything you ever need or want... anything at all... just tell me, okay? I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy again."
now when I look at her, there was life on my eyes
Her heart swells with joy as she feels Abhi relax slightly into her embrace. "I love you too," he whispers softly, running a hand through her hair. For the first time in months, his voice holds a hint of affection and warmth. It's almost enough to make her tears fall again... but this time, they're happy tears.
But despite the progress made over the past few months, there are still challenges ahead for them both - some old wounds that haven't fully healed yet and new ones emerging from their shared history together. The key is simply being patient with each other; giving one another space when needed while also being present when called upon most deeply by either party involved emotionally/mentally/physically during times of healing.
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As Abhi pulls her closer, enveloping her in a warm and comforting embrace, Olivia can feel the tension leaving her body. She rests her head against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart and allowing herself to be overwhelmed by the love they share.
"We'll get through this together," she murmurs softly, her voice barely audible over the sound of their hearts beating as one. "No matter what happens... we'll always have each other."
I kissed her cheek and tears came out of my eyes
The End