"i love you luke" i said putting my head on his shoulder

"i had them all leave since i saw how stressed you seemed and i didn't want to get bumbarded with questions after" he said and i looked up and his so our lips could connect

"i have to go. i will be back later tonight to talk about what is going on" i said.

"isnt it important for me to know ahead?"

"luke i'm not fighting right now" i stood up and went inside. i went upstairs and changed into sweatpants and a t shirt before going downstairs and grabbing my keys

"call me if you need me" i heard from behind me. i blew him a kiss before walking out and to my car.

here goes nothing.

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as i pulled into the parking lot i took in a deep breath nervously. i got out of my car and rushed into the busy building.

i went to the front desk and waited patiently for her to get off the phone. i tapped my nails against the ledge

"sorry about that ma'am. how can i help you?"

"my mom, kristin tays, was brought in here earlier today. i was wondering where her room was" i told her and she nodded

"can i see proof of identity?" he asked. i gave her my id that still said kayla tays.

i still have yet to legally change my last name

"room 54 which is on level 2" she told me. i thanked her before running to the elevator and hoping on

i dodged people as i went to the room. as i stood in front of it i second guessed going in

i let out a sigh before knocking on the door. my dad opened it instantly and i walked to find my mom laying down. the heart beat monitor giving off small beats

i sat in a chair and looked up at my dad. he gave me a soft smile and i just looked away.

"when will she wake up, if she does?" i asked

"her heart is failing. she downed all her meds and shot up. she isn't going to make it kayla. i'm sorry i didn't protect her enough" he explained and another tear fell down my face

"don't blame yourself dad" i said as he sat next to me. he rubbed my back and my phone went off. i sighed seeing it was from luke

why are you at the hospital?

are you okay kayla?

please answer me baby.

i'm okay luke

i will explain everything later

kayla you are being weird

i'm scared luke. my mom is on her death

bed. my dad called me earlier. she attempted

again. i can't do this

i'm so sorry. i shouldn't have pushed you

into telling me

do you need me to come there?

i need you more than anything but you can't

i will see you when you get home.

i love you more than anything gorgeous

i love you punzo

i put my phone down and curled into a ball on the small chair. i watched my mom carefully as her breathing became less frequent and softer

"i love you mom" were the last words i got out to her before the monitor stopped and start a loud noise causing a doctor and two nurses to rush into the room

my dad and i hugged each other. i'm so selfish for texting luke and not spending the final moments she had with her.

i cried into his chest softly and he hugged me. it wasn't a sob or even crying. it was a numb cry. i didn't make noise, tears just fell

"we'll be alright" my dad said above me

"i know we will" i said.

we pulled away and the doctors and nurses where taking the attachments off her body knowing we couldn't bring her back

my dad and i sat there and watched holding hands. both of us heavily scared for what was to come. i sat back down as they left giving us time. i just stared at her cold body

"i love you dad" i said noticing him about to cry

"i love you pea"