Emily’s POV
I sit still in the VIP suite of the hospital, watching Aria lie in her bed. The room is quiet except for the rhythm of the machines monitoring her health. I haven’t left since Aria arrived, got moved, and her assistant/ friend Maira insists on staying too.
“How long do you think she’ll be like this?” Maira whispers, not wanting to disturb the peace. I could see the circles underneath her eyes. She was so tired.
“I don’t know,” I reply, my voice low. And move even closer to her, kissing her on the cheek. She smiles weakly and I ruffle her hair while replying, “But I’m not leaving her side. Not now.”
Maira nods, tracing her fingers over the blanket covering Aria. “The doctors say she’s stable, but it’s been hard. I don't know how she will react when she wakes to the news.” Ma
