I lay in the hospital bed, my body aching and my heart heavy with grief. The doctors had confirmed what I already knew: I had suffered a miscarriage. The baby I had been carrying for the past few months was gone.
Tears streamed down my face as I tried to process the loss. I couldn't help but wonder what could have been. Would it have been a boy or a girl? What would their life have been like with a second child? The questions were endless, and the pain was unbearable.
"Mommy," Lily hugged me, and I cried again, "you'll be okay, mom, I'm here," she said.
"Yes, baby. I'll be okay too," I smiled at her.
I had just finished crying when I heard a knock on the door. To my surprise, it was Red, holding a basket full of fruits.
"Hey, Iris. I brought you some fruits," he said with a gentle smile.
My heart swelled with gratitude for his kindness. At that moment, I realized how lucky I was to have people like my friends in my life.
"Thank you so much, Red. This means a lot to me," I said, feeling the warmth of his gesture.
As we chatted, Felix walked into the room, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me.
"Hey, Iris. How are you feeling?" Felix asked, taking a seat next to me.
"I'm okay. Just a little tired," I replied, feeling comforted by his presence.
Felix had been my rock throughout this difficult time. He had been there for me every step of the way, from the moment I found out about the miscarriage to now, as I lay in the hospital bed recovering.
Lily went to Felix and sat in his lap. I thought we would be a family of four now, but it didn't happen, maybe God has a different plan for us.
As I watched Lily snuggle up to Felix, I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude and contentment. Despite the pain and sadness that came with the loss of our baby, I was grateful for the love and support of those around me.
Felix gently brushed a strand of hair from my face, his touch sending shivers down my spine. I knew that I was lucky to have him in my life, and I felt my heart fill with love and appreciation for him.
"Thank you for being here, Felix," I whispered, my voice barely above a whisper.
"Always, Iris. I'll always be here for you," he replied, his eyes full of love and compassion.
At that moment, I knew that I had everything I needed to get through this difficult time. With the love of my family and friends, I knew that I could heal and move forward, even in the face of such great loss.
As the day turned into night, I felt exhausted but grateful. Even though I had suffered a great loss, I knew that I wasn't alone. I had my friends and family by my side, and I knew that they would help me get through this difficult time.
"Goodnight, Iris," Felix said, as he tucked me into bed.
"Goodnight, Felix," I replied, feeling a sense of comfort as I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Even though the road ahead would be tough, I knew that I had the support and love of those closest to me. And that was all I needed to get through this difficult time.
Max arrived in the morning with Lance. I'm happy they remained friends, they bought me a lot of fruits as well, and wish me well for my recovery.
"How're you now?" Lance ask me.
"I'm getting better," I smiled at him, "I'm still sad about the loss of my baby, but I'll get through it," I said, smiling at him.
"We're here, Iris," he said.
"Thank you, Lance,"
A little later, Red came back. I am shocked to see how his eyes changed when he saw Max with Lance. I can see in his eyes, that he's hurt, but I don't understand why he would do that to Max. They clearly have feelings for each other, so why not take risks and make it work for the best of them?
I could sense the tension in the room, and I knew that something was off. I looked at Red, and then at Max and Lance, trying to figure out what was going on.
"Is everything okay, Red?" I asked, trying to diffuse the tension.
Red hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I'm sorry, Iris. I have to go. I'll come back later," he said before quickly leaving the room.
I felt a pang of sadness in my heart as Red left, and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on between him and Max.
"Is everything okay between you and Red?" I asked Max, hoping to get some answers.
Max sighed, and I could see the sadness in his eyes. "It's complicated, Iris. Red and I have feelings for each other, but things are complicated between us," he said, looking down at his hands.
"I see," I replied, feeling a sense of understanding wash over me. "Have you talked to him about it?"
Max nodded, "We have, but it's not that simple. Red is scared to take risks, and I don't want to push him too hard."
I could see the pain in Max's eyes, and my heart went out to her. It wasn't easy to watch two people you care about struggle with their feelings for each other.
"I'm here for you, Max. And I'm sure that Red cares about you too. Maybe things will work out in the end," I said, hoping to bring some comfort to my friend.
Max smiled at me, his eyes full of gratitude. "Thank you, Iris. You're a good friend," he said.
As the day passed, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the love and support of those around me. Even though there were complications between Red and Max, I knew that they both cared about each other deeply. And with time and patience, maybe they could work things out.