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When I arrived at the hospice center, I walked into his room, where his nurse, Devon, was checking his vitals.
“He’s been asking for you,” she spoke.
“I came as soon as I got the call.”
I set my purse down, walked over to his bedside, and took hold of his hand. His eyes slowly opened as he stared at me.
“Ava,” he whispered.
“Charles.” I lightly squeezed his hand.
Devon moved the recliner closer to the bed for me to sit down.
“Thank you, Devon.”
“You’re welcome. I’ll leave you two alone.” She walked out of the room.
“I’m being called home, but I need to make sure you’re okay before I go.” He could barely get out the words.
“I’m fine.” I softly smiled to reassure him. “All is well with me. You have nothing to worry about. But what am I going to do without you?”
“You’re going to go on and live your life the best way you know how. Promise me something.”
“What?” I asked.
“That you’ll continue to see Charlotte and let her help you and the others.”
“I promise I will, Charles.” Tears sprung to my eyes.
Suddenly, he let out a gasp, and the monitors started beeping. The nurses ran into the room as tears streamed down my face.
“Charles, no.” I sobbed. “Not yet.”
“I’m sorry, Ava,” Devon said as she turned off the monitors. “He’s at peace now and no longer suffering. If you want, you can stay with him a little longer.” She placed her hand on my shoulder.
I lay my head on his arm as my hand still gripped his. A headache started to emerge, so I closed my eyes.
* * *
Freya
I opened my eyes, took in a deep breath, and stood from the chair.
“I’m sorry, Charles. Rest in peace.” I pressed my lips against his forehead.
Walking out of the center, I climbed into the car and drove home. I would have to take over for a while. Pulling my phone out, I dialed Charlotte’s office number.
“Dr. Roman-Kind’s office. How can I help you?”
“Would it be possible to speak with Dr. Kind? I have some news to share with her regarding a friend of hers.”
“May I ask who’s calling?”
“Freya Williams.”
“Let me see if she’s available.”
“Freya?” Charlotte picked up the phone.
