@englotforever05: The doctor looked at them. “You can see her, but please keep the visit calm.” Engfa nodded immediately. “Please take me to her.” The hospital room was quiet. Mira was lying on the bed. Her face was pale. There were tubes attached to her. Engfa stopped at the doorway. Her heart broke. “Mira…” She slowly walked toward the bed. Mira's eyes opened slightly. She heard the familiar voice. “Engfa?” Engfa immediately reached for her hand. “I'm here.” Mira smiled weakly. “You came.” “Of course I came.” Engfa sat beside her. “Why didn't you tell me?” Mira looked away. “I didn't want you to worry.” “You're my friend.” “I know.” “You should have told me.” Mira's eyes filled with tears. “I'm sorry.” Engfa held her hand tighter. “Don't apologize.” Charlotte stood on the other side of the bed. She gently touched Mira's shoulder. “We're here.” Mira looked toward her. “Charlotte…” “Don't worry about anything.” Mira smiled weakly. “You two came together.” “Of course.” P'Den stood quietly at the foot of the bed. His eyes were already red. Engfa leaned closer. “You're going to get better.” Mira didn't answer. “Right?” Mira squeezed her hand. Engfa waited. “Mira?” Mira smiled faintly. “I'll try.” Engfa's tears fell. “No.” She shook her head. “Don't say it like that.” Mira looked at her. “You're going to get better.” Mira gently touched Engfa's hand. “I'll try.” Engfa lowered her head against their joined hands. “Please.” Her voice broke. “Please don't leave me.” Charlotte's eyes filled with tears. P'Den looked away. Mira closed her eyes. A tear slipped down her cheek. “I don't want to leave you.” For several minutes, no one spoke. The room was filled only with the quiet sound of the machines. Then Mira whispered, “Engfa?” “Yes?” “Can you do something for me?” “Anything.” “Keep singing.” Engfa cried harder. “Of course.” “Even when I'm not there.” Engfa shook her head. “You'll be there.” Mira smiled. “I hope so.” Engfa held her hand tightly. “You will.” Charlotte stepped closer. She placed a hand on Engfa's shoulder. “We'll stay with her.” Engfa nodded. “Yes.” P'Den also moved closer. “We're all here.” Mira looked at the three people standing around her. For the first time that day… she felt peaceful. She had wanted to keep her secret. She still did. She wasn't ready for Engfa to know. Not yet. That evening, the doctor returned. He spoke quietly to Mira's family outside the room. Engfa noticed. She looked at Charlotte. “Something is wrong.” Charlotte held her hand. “We'll find out.” Engfa looked back at Mira. Her friend was sleeping peacefully. Engfa gently touched her hand. “I'll stay.” Charlotte nodded. “We'll stay.” P'Den pulled a chair closer. “Then we'll stay together.” And that night… none of them went home. They remained beside Mira's hospital bed. Because for the first time… Engfa understood that her friend had been carrying a battle all alone. And she made a silent promise. Whatever happened next, Mira would not face it alone. ❤️
