Always

Chapter 5:Loving You

Love Lives On

I wept as Christine sang that final note. For an odd reason it felt like the last time.
I was ok with it. I would still compose. Always. Christine does not need to sing anymore. She has done everything I asked of her and more.
During our brief reunion after I noticed it was quiet. I felt my life has not been quiet for a long time.
I noticed Christine looked pale. "Angel are you alright?" I asked letting her sit in a chair. "I'm just tired." She said. She lied. She has never lied to me before. What is happening?
"Christine come, I'll carry you home" I said and she was to tired to protest. Once I got her to bed I saw myself in a tunnel and life flashing before my eyes like a thunder of lightning. I was worried. I sent for a doctor that looked at her for what seemed like hours. My heart was pounding when he opened the door.

"I'm sorry Mr Destler".

I could not hear anything. It was like a bomb going off beside my and my ears were ringing horribly. The doctor kept talking but I could not hear anything.

"I'm sorry I'm not processing..."

"It's cancer, she's dying I'm sorry"