Story - Part 5: Aftermath

"Who are you?"

He smiled.

"Never mind who am I. As long as you are alright. I have to go. Goodbye!"

"Wait! Don't leave!"

She gasped and opened her eyes.

"Don't leave!"

"Miss? Are you alright?"

"Where...? Who are you?"

"I am Dr G. You are in the hospital. Your family members stepped out for a moment. They should be back soon."

"Where is he?"

"Where is who?"

"That guy! He was the one that convinced me to live! Where is he?"

"Well, I don't see any other guy here. I just came in. But you lost a lot of blood and when you were sent here, we thought we would lose you. Your mother was in a very bad shape."

She turned her head away, momentarily lost in thought.

"Miss?"

She looked at the doctor again. He was looking at her hospital chart.

"Whatever you are going through, it's really not worth throwing your life away. Talk to someone about your problems. Seek professional help. Life is precious. Don't throw it away just like that."

She nodded. He smiled and left.

"Unconditional love is boundless. It forgives. It forgets. It accepts. It gives a second chance to a new life."

Dare she believe in that?

......

One year later...

Life isn't always smooth sailing. It is like a roller coaster ride. There are ups, there are downs.

But one thing I have learnt is to let go and let the past be the past.

Sure, the accusations still resurface. It will never be gone. 

But I have learnt to accept the fact that the whole highly inappropriate, forbidden non-relationship happened and I can't do anything to change it.

Is it my fault? Yes, I still blame myself. Do I still feel guilty? Yes, I do.

Life is all about making mistakes and learning from it. 

There are still sleepless nights and being shocked awake by nightmares.

I still have a long way to go in forgiving myself. Don't think I would ever forget the whole episode though.

As my angel said, I am given a second chance to live. I am going to live my life to the fullest now.

......

'Hey!"

"Hi, E! Glad you could make it!"

"Wouldn't miss it for the world, sister!"

"What did I do to deserve such a good un-biological brother like you!"

......

Life goes on... 

Along the way, you would meet people who accepts you for who you are and doesn't judge you because of your past.

Treasure them. Love them.

Most importantly, learn from your mistakes and live life to the fullest.

There is only one life. It is precious. Live it well.

......

The End.