The End

Chapter two

The doctor said that I had liver cancer. It's been very bad. If it had been treated much earlier, I could still have recovered. Stupidly, I never wanted to tell my parents. I'm afraid they're worried.

And the doctor said that I wouldn't last much longer.” He was silent. She started to sob.

“Why?… Why should I accept this?! I never knew that this disease would end in my death. I thought it was just a normal stomach ache. But now, that pain brings one certainty, my life won't be long...

If I may hope, I don't want to live a life like this.."

His cry sounded pitiful. Stab and leave the pain in my heart.

“Richard..”

“Why is God being unfair to me?! What wrong have I done, that I have to accept this!! I'm scared!? Very afraid?!

I'm afraid to die.." His last sentence sounded softer.

I am quiet. Standing in my position. My heart was beating fast. Goosebumps, hearing his last sentence. That sentence sounded scary.

I don't know what to say. And now, I can't stand to see her cry. Poor... I thought. He was still very young, but had to go through a tough ordeal. If I was in his position right now, would I be able to survive? I might just cry over my life, regretting why I had to leave if in the end my life just ended up like this.

"Richard, don't cry.." I tried to calm him down. "Crying won't make things any better. You have to believe, God loves you very much. He must have a good plan behind all of this. You must not be too deep in sorrow, you must be strong! And you can't say that God is unfair. After all, sooner or later, all humans will return to Him, won't they?”

"I hope I can see where His justice lies with me at this time.."

"One day you will definitely be able to see it..."

"...Please keep this a secret. And thank you, have you wanted to hear my story?”

“I promise, even I will keep it a secret from my diary?!”

"Ha ha! There's no need for that."

I reached into my pocket and pulled the tissue wrap from inside. I took a piece, then I wiped her tears without hesitation.

"Jeslyn I know, I don't deserve to ask for something like this..

But can I hug you?

I didn't answer.

"Sorry. I don't mean to be rude. It's okay, if you don't mind. I understand.."

I hugged him. Immediately the chattering stopped. He was a little surprised. But then he put his arm around her. I could hear a sigh of relief coming from him. And at that moment, I seemed to be able to feel what he felt. Behind my back, he was trying hard to hold back his tears.

A few days later, Richard looked so excited. I saw the light on his face that had dimmed before.

I love every time I see her smile.

He's so sweet.