Chapter 56

                                    

                                          
Isa slowly opened her eyes, the sterile smell of the hospital room hitting her senses. As she looked around, she noticed Edson and Kevin cramped together on a small couch, both fast asleep. Kevin had somehow ended up sprawled on top of Edson, making Isa chuckle softly at the sight. Her eyes searched the room for a clock, which read "5:27 AM." She knew the guys had practice and usually set an alarm for 5:20, but it seemed it hadn't gone off.
Reaching around the hospital bed, Isa found a small item and tossed it at them. "Edson, Kevin," she called softly. When they didn't respond, she raised her voice slightly, "Edson! Kevin!"
The guys stirred, groggily opening their eyes and looking around. When they saw Isa awake, Kevin shouted, "Isa!" He scrambled off Edson and rushed to hug her gently. 
"Buenos días, Kevin," she said with a smile. 
Edson followed, giving her a careful hug. "Así se van a ir?" she asked, noticing their disheveled state.
"A donde?" Edson asked, still half-asleep.
"Al entrenamiento," Isa giggled.
Kevin's eyes widened in realization. "Wey, tenemos entrenamiento!" he said, alarmed.
Edson checked the time and panicked. "Tenemos que estar ahí en 20 minutos," he said, looking at Kevin and then at Isa.
"Vayan, no se preocupen por mí," Isa reassured them. "Gracias por despertarnos, Isa. Ten cuidado," Kevin said, relieved.
"Gracias a ustedes, chicos," Isa replied with a grateful smile. Edson and Kevin hugged her once more before rushing out, eager to make it to practice on time.
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After Edson and Kevin left, Isa found herself alone with her thoughts. The events of the previous days weighed heavily on her, but she tried to focus on the present and her recovery. The hospital room was quiet, save for the faint sounds of medical equipment beeping in the background. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing mind.
A nurse soon entered the room, checking her vitals and ensuring she was comfortable. "Good morning, Isabella. How are you feeling?" the nurse asked kindly.
Isa smiled weakly. "I'm feeling better, thank you."
"That's good to hear. The doctor will be in to see you soon," the nurse said before leaving the room.
Isa took the opportunity to reach for her phone, which was on the bedside table. She saw a few missed calls and messages from friends and family, but none from Santiago. She sighed, pushing thoughts of him aside for now.
A few minutes later, the doctor walked in with a reassuring smile. "Good morning, Isabella. I'm Dr. Martinez. How are you feeling today?"
"I'm okay, just a bit sore," Isa replied.
"That's to be expected. You had quite an ordeal. We're going to keep you here for a little while longer to make sure everything is okay. Is there anything you need?" Dr. Martinez asked.
"No, I'm fine. Thank you, doctor," Isa said.
Dr. Martinez nodded. "If you need anything, don't hesitate to call for the nurse."
As the doctor left, Isa's thoughts drifted to Edson and Kevin. She hoped they made it to practice on time and were doing well. She felt a pang of guilt for worrying them so much, but she was grateful for their support.
Her mind then wandered to Santiago. She couldn't help but wonder how he was feeling after their confrontation. Did he regret his actions? Was he hurting as much as she was? She shook her head, trying to push those thoughts away. She needed to focus on herself and her recovery.