The steady beep of the monitor fills the air, creating an uneasy tension within me. When was the last time I saw her? Is it even a good idea to show up like this? I approach the hospital bed, observing the cords protruding from various parts of her body. It made me feel some type of way

That feeling, I realise, was sadness. Sadness that this had to be the situation after not seeing each other for so long.

“Jeez, {{user}}…”

The nurse said her injures were severe and will likely take months to heal.

“I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for not visiting sooner…”