Chapter 25// Home
I looked at my mom who was sitting in a chair in the waiting room. I weakly called for her attention, not wanting to be loud. Once she heard me, she looked up at me and her face brightened. You could almost visualize her regaining her energy just looking at me standing and alive.
After Alex got me out of the tank, Colby was removed from the wall and I was taken to the hospital. I had still been dehydrated, and the water that managed to sneak its way into my lungs didn't help at all. It only resulted in a pounding headache.
Alex never left me alone, nor did he utter a word. It was sweet and kind of creepy.
"Mel," mom said, a tear leaving her eye.
I gave her a small smile and walked over to her just as she stood up. I was wrapped in a hug, and for a moment everything w
