ALAN
As we sat in the hospital room, the tension in the air was palpable. Ariel looked frail in the hospital bed, her eyes filled with worry and confusion. I couldn’t shake off the sense of guilt and concern that weighed heavily on me.
I looked around, Stella held Ariel’s hands, she looked guilty and she was, was it the drinks that she had or her attempt to cook for me?
I couldn't picture exactly what was wrong with her. I kept looking over at Ariel, over and over again. I closed my eyes and gulped.
After ensuring that Ariel was stable, I stepped outside the room to talk to Stella… My tone was stern and filled with underlying anger as I spoke to her.
“Stella, we need to talk,” I began, my voice cutting through the air like a blade. “I specifically told you to ensure that Ariel is no
