Black Rose

Brian

This day was different. He tried to imagine how Alya looked like. He just cannot believe he is letting himself go along with this girl. He felt like listening to the voice more. He started to picture what is there in the garden? Slowly laying back down with a sigh so many thoughts filled his head, if only he could see the car took everything from him. He remembers the last thing he saw red, foggy red blur. He is reminded of that feeling the feeling of nub and wet tickling drop filling his vision then blank dark black that's all he saw. Brian got rigid again he has memories of the crash. Every time he has those thoughts he feels helplessness a feeling of emptiness and loss of the one he cared the most.

Knock knock!!!

Brian got interrupted he jumped with the sound of the knock. He answered the knock with a come in. He recognized the footstep sound it's his nurse Ray. "Hey buddy should I help you with the changing. I heard you will walk in the garden today" Ray said. Brian nodded. Ray helped him up. Brian felt his hands and legs rigid it felt as if he is this non oiled bicycle which has rust and cobwebs around it. His hospital robes were changed to a grey trouser and blue T-shirt. Ray made him hold a walking stick.

He heard a knock. "Hey, can I come in?" said Alya. Brian lifted his head. Ray answered, "He is ready."

"Hiya Ray. Well shall we? "Alya said. Brian thought inside did she smile when she said it? Or did she just say it? It felt good to imagine what she is thinking. This girl is making him curious.

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Alya

This is the day when I get to do something about this. Brian is not someone I meet before. He is very different. He is confusing yet mysterious. Alya is reminded of the day she was called in by Dr Brown.

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"Alya, this patient is important; He is going through self-depression."

Alya looked at doctor "Doc can you please elaborate a bit?" Brown looked at her with stern face. "This is important Alya it is no laughing game. You need this patient to wish to live."

Alya looked at the patient's paper holding it up, she leaned back on her chair and looked at the picture and whistled "Wow he is good looking he must have girlfriends." Doctor Brown sat on his chair and slowly replied "That is the cause of self-depression she died in the car crash that cost him his sight." The rest of the time went by Doctor Brown explaining what Brian likes and what not, what is his current condition and everything. Even though Alya did not ask many questions she felt sorry for the guy and said she will try to help.

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Alya thought all those words she heard from that day. She looked at Brian. This man he is talking yet he is still all hiding his feelings he hardly talk. She has been thinking hard but this is so going to dead end soon. Brian looks different with his facial hair all grown. He looked cuter now more rugged. 'Stop it Alya what are you thinking? He is a patient' Alya scolded herself.

"This place smells beautiful." A sound came from behind Alya. She looked around and saw Ray walking with Brian towards her. She smiled 'here goes nothing' She led them towards the garden. Alya planned to join Brian with the kids' maybe that will cheer him up. "Hey Ray, Brian how do you like this place? Beautiful isn't it?"

"Well this is a pretty place what do you think buddy?" Ray asked Brian. Brian only smiled. Alya lead them to one of the white bench which is kept in the garden. The garden is a beautiful place. The hospital garden plants beautiful tulips white and some red. With some pink and white roses planted. Alya sat beside the pink rose bed and inhaled deeply. Ray talked a bit and then left both of them. Alya tried to make conversation with Brian. Alya started sweating palms. She got up there is still some time left till the day ends.

She noticed how Brian relaxed. "Don't you just love this place?" she asked. Brian smiled again. "Ugh come on!!!" Alya grunted. Brian's head turned towards her and he looked at her in a questioning look.

"Come on you have to say something? What is it with the silent black and white movie? Comment something?" replied Alya she was a bit pissed she looked at him being impatient.

She groaned in anger. All of a sudden a small voice came to her ears "Thank you". Alya whipped her head towards him somehow the smile did not feel bad at all. She grinned 'we started a breakthrough yaay me!! FOCUS ALYA ..."

"Can I ask something?" asked Alya. Brian nodded but he did not turn his head taking the silence as a yes she popped up another random question "Any flowers here do you like?" 'Great job Alya what a foolish question he cannot see, and I am asking this ugh' She gritted her teeth and hit her head with her hand. Brian did not seem to talk back but he released a breath of air "Rose" said Brian.

"Rose I love roses you love pink roses too? Whoa so awesome they are so beautiful and cute pink...." Alya could not finish her words. Brian interrupted her. "Black Rose, I like black rose".

If this was a facebook emoji then Alya's face would be similar to the big eyes and big mouth shaped as 'O'. "You are kidding me no way!!" said Alya.

Brian looked at her with a questioning look "Why? Is it not likable?"

"No no it is just different. I did not expect you to like black rose. I mean no offence, but I did not hear anyone like black rose. It is rare" said Alya.

"Yes it is different black is a beautiful color, it was the color of her hair......" said Brian. This time Alya did not want to interrupt but curiosity made ask. "Sorry who?" Brian did not answer and Alya did not think it would be wise to pry anymore.

"So black rose people say that symbolizes death." Alya stated. Brian replied, "It also represents mystery and power, it fascinates me."

Alya smiled at Brian. 'Yes, we might be able to progress more through this.' Alya thought. As time ticked by sat their silent exchanging a few words in between intervals until a lot of laughter and screams came kids came to play in the garden. A light breeze welcomed them to the this is going to be a nice day.

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