“Otis. Its okay, I’m gonna be fine.â€?
I lied stroking his hair.
I had to ease his worry. It killed me to see him like this.
“Molly.â€? He stared at the heart moniter, eyeing it anxiosly than looked back down at me.
I knew it wouldn’t be fine.
I was going to die, and ide come to terms with that. Something I knew he could never do.
“Its okay Otis. Shh, shh. Its gonna be okay.â€?
I spoke softly trying my best to be convincing.
“No it’s not.â€? He sobbed.“You can’t leave me.”
“There’ll be others, just like me. Maybe even better.â€?
This was the thought that comforted me endlessly, that he would love again. Otis was strong, I knew he’de be alright. I was just another chapter in his life. There was still a whole book left to write.
I remembered when I met him, and how beautiful he was. We fell head over heals in love and were married in two weeks, and I had no regrets. I swore I would love him till the day I died. Unfortunately the cancer sped that up.
I meant it. “I love you.â€? I swore.
“Forever.â€? He said.