"Thanks for the invitation, but I'm afraid I have to leave"

 "Why? We haven't seen each other for years!"

 "I have to work early tomorrow"- I turn on my device and see it's 7:05.

Josh approaches me unexpectedly and puts his finger under my chin to lift my head up.

"Lina, I know you like me and I like you too. We should give ourselves a chance"

I never thought this would happen, my college self would be dying of happiness. But my heart belongs only to Jordan.

"I used to like you when we were in college, but my heart already belongs to someone else"- he moves backward. 

"Fine then, we'll be just friends"

 "Just friends"- we shake hands and go our separate ways.

I take a deep breath before going to bed. I'm glad I didn't let things go any further, I can't imagine my consciousness torturing me for cheating on Jordan. He's mine and only mine, and I'm his and only his.

"Thanks for giving me self-control Heavenly Father"- I set the alarm clock and peacefully lay on my big bed.

I hear the telephone ringing. -"It's 1:20 a.m! Why would someone call me at this time?"- I lazily pick up the phone.

"Hello?"

 "Lina! We've been trying to call you"- I yawn. -"What took you so long to answer our phone calls?"

"Mom, it's 1 a.m.!"

 "Oh, I'm very sorry here it's 4:27 p.m"

 "Where are you?"

"We're in Sidney. I'm really sorry"

 "Sidney! That's really cool, I wish I was with you"

 "Yes, Sidney is awesome. We already visited St Mary's Cathedral, Hyde Park, St. Andrew's Cathedral, ..."- I interrupt her. 

"Is dad with you?"

 "Yes, I'll put you on speaker"

 "Hello Lina, how's everything going?"

 "Good dad, I'm happy to know you two are having fun in Australia"- I yawn. 

"Yes, someday you'll visit it too"- he says. -"Tell us more about you. How's work? How's Jordan?"

"Work is fine, Jordan..."- I take a deep breath. -"Jordan is recovering from a traumatic brain injury"

 "Lina, we are very sorry!"- says my mom. -"We'll pray for him and travel to Houston as soon as possible"

 "Mom, I don't want to ruin your anniversary trip"

 "Don't worry about it, this is serious business"- replies my father. 

"Lina, when did that happen?"

"About ten days ago"

 "Lina Días Hernández. Why didn't you tell us before? You know you should keep us informed of everything, especially something like this!"

 "Mom I'm sorry"- I yawn. -"Can we talk about this later?"

 "Fine. But never do it again"- she shouts.

I regret not telling them. -"Goodbye Lina"- they say in unison. 

"Bye"- I hang up and try to sleep.

°°°

"Everyone listen up"- says Karen. -"Christ is Good Church already solved its financial issues, so you're all free to go"- I feel relieved. 

"It was very nice to work with all of you guys, but I have some stuff to do"

 "Me too, bye John bye everyone"- I have the feeling that work intensity will get back to normal, we all need some rest.

°°°

I see him sleeping calmly. -"Jordan"- I whisper to his ear, yet he doesn't move an inch. He's sleeping like a baby. -"You know what, I'm tired too"- I say in a low voice as I'm getting into the hospital bed.

I put my head on his chest to hear his heartbeat, and slowly tug his cotton blue patient gown with my left hand. I feel each minute intensifies my sleepiness...

Jordan P.O.V

I've never been through something like this before. All the doctors kept on saying I had a bad medical diagnosis, and that it's unlikely I'll have a normal life again. But I know that what God will do with me will be so great, I won't have time to remember all this pain. I haven't finished God's plan, and I'm thankful for today because I know what God has for me tomorrow is exceptional. Someday I'll have my health back and do great things.

Although many times I've felt hopeless, desperate, weak, and fearful, I know I'll get through this. God promises health to his children. I'm so thankful for that!

I know this gratitude will help me reach the miracle I'm waiting for.

I open my eyes and see the white ceiling, then slowly turn my head to see the sunny landscape. I really want to get out of here!

Everything seems to be normal except my chest, I feel something strange on it. I move my head and see a gorgeous woman sleeping placidly. -"Thank you for always being there for me"- I say in a low voice. -"I love you, Lina"

She doesn't move. I guess she's tired because of work, poor thing. I cautiously move the hand I feel less stiff and stroke her long hair. She's a beautiful blessing, I admire her. -"Sweet dreams my love"- I whisper. I wonder when she'll wake up.

Each minute makes my body feel more heavy and tired. I try to keep my eyes open but the tiredness gets stronger.

I want to talk to Lina!

I start to feel numbness and tingling in my hands and feet, my whole body feels weak and drowsy. Why do I feel so tired? I just slept! Without any warning, sleep has wrapped me in its embrace. I try to fight, but it's too strong...