COHEN’S P O V
''How are you?’’ Katrina asked, her eyes looking worriedly at me.
''I’m…’’ how could I tell her that I wasn’t feeling okay? That I was sorry for everything I had done to her? ''I’m okay…’’
There was a silence. Long and painful silence surrounded us.
''I’m glad you’re doing okay…’’ she said softly.
''T-thank you… for coming,’’ I said, my fingers moved, wanting to hold her hand.
''I would have come sooner, but I…’’ she paused. ‘‘I wasn’t ready…’’
Why?
I wanted to ask her why she wasn’t ready. My mind, however, was clouded by the mists, which made it difficult for me to think clearly and to maintain my alertness.
''I love you, Katrina…’’ I heard myself say. I needed to tell her. It was important that she had to hear it. Anything can happen. I could die today. I could die tomorrow. She needed to know that I loved her, that I have always loved her. ‘‘You know that, do you?’’
Katrina looked down at her hands, avoiding my gaze.