Not My Amora

                                    

                                          

                            

                                
                            
                              
                                  
                              
                              
                                
                                  
                                  
                                
                              
                             
                            
                            
                          
                          
Chapter 19: Not My Amora
Viktor
I ran upstairs, shoving past David, who was trying to block my path. "Move, the fuck away!" The front door was locked, and my parents' car was gone. They must have gone out for date night, probably thinking Amora and I would be out late exploring. But that wasn't how this night was ending—not at all!
I dashed up the stairs, my heart racing as I entered the room. I smelled blood. No, no, no. Please, God, not yet. I couldn't lose Amora, not now, not ever. I needed her. I wanted her, and I sure as hell needed to save her. But saving Amora was harder than I thought. It was worth everything, even my own life. She was my lifeline, exactly where I wanted to be—by her side.
I walked into the bathroom to find Amora crumpled on the floor, blood surrounding her. "No," I whispered, tears streaming down my cheeks. I scooped her up into my arms, cradling her against me as I whispered into her ear, "Leave me, Flore, and I'll make sure you won't be in heaven alone. I'll be right beside you... please don't fucking die—not yet. I have too many plans for us, too many moments I can't wait for you to mock me on... not yet... please... God... not yet. I love her... I need my Amora."
I had to pray—pray for God to save her. It was my only hope, my only faith in that moment. I bolted down the stairs, carrying Amora in my arms, seeing David already on the phone with 911, his face a mask of worry. I felt like the world was closing in around us, and I was desperate to keep her alive.
The pain and fear I felt were unlike anything I had experienced before. I hadn't cried since my sister's death, but the tears streaming down my cheeks now were for a different reason—losing Amora. I realized that part of me was dying too, and if she didn't wake up, I would die from a broken heart. I already knew what would happen if she slipped away; I couldn't bear the thought of living without her.
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I lay by Amora's bedside for countless hours, the days blending together. I had no clue when her parents and friends came to visit. She was in a hospital in Washington, the closest one we could reach in time to save her, but she still hadn't woken up after a month. 
I hadn't left her side; the nurses insisted I eat and drink, and I refused to shower. Once, I asked a nurse for paper and a pen to write her a letter for when she woke up, placing it right next to her.
The hardest part, besides almost losing Amora, was meeting her parents for the first time in such a grim setting. They were wonderful people, but they had no idea who I was. I understood; Amora needed time to tell them about our "fake dating" situation. 
Neither of us had shared the truth with our families yet. Probably never. That was between just the two of us. But It honestly didn't matter anymore because we weren't faking it, not now. 
Amora's father, Daniel Leclair, was intimidating to meet. He was quiet but incredibly protective of Amora, which I respected. An architectural engineer, he opened up a bit after we found out Amora was going to be okay. 
He launched into an interview about my future aspirations and shared how far he'd come in his own career.
As for her mother, Sophia Leclair, she was an MD. She rushed straight into the room where Amora laid down and treated, but, unfortunately, she couldn't provide treatment due to a rule against treating family members. 
While that made sense to me—emotional feelings could cloud important decisions—it still felt frustrating. Sophia was incredibly kind and loving toward Amora, bringing her flowers every day and staying by her side. 
Both she and Daniel frequently visited, alternating with my parents. They talked about my sister, Mia, and what had happened to her. My parents did their best to comfort them, even as I knew this situation weighed heavily on them all.
Bringing back dark memories of my sister's loss was painful, but I couldn't let those demons return, not when Amora was my priority. She was the love of my life, my other half, and I was grateful to say I hadn't lost her. 
We needed to resolve another fight, but I was finally ready to open up completely and tell her a billion times, "I love you, Amora." I had been dying to say it for weeks, but I had held back for a reason. 
I regretted not saying it sooner, letting my gut decide instead of my heart. No more of that; from now on, only my heart will guide me when it comes to her—my Flore.
Amora's friends—and even mine—have arrived. Caleb is now with Lila, which doesn't surprise me. Then there's Jaxon and Sadie, and oh, Grayson and Delilah are together too. What a crazy situation! Amora and I's closest friends have all paired up while we've been away.
I guess it's a good thing. We can all go on double dates now, and I know Amora will be thrilled when she finds out about everyone's new relationships. I hope that once we make up, this will be our last fight for a long time. I want us to fully open up to each other and move past this, supporting each other as we confront our demons.
As I help Amora fight hers, mine have been slowly fading over the past two years. Having her by my side gives me the strength to overcome it all. I'll always love my sister and cherish her memory, but Amora inspires me to wake up each day with purpose.
So here I sit, waiting for my girl to open her eyes. The moment she does, I'll finally say the three words I've been longing to express, knowing she's been waiting to hear them too.
"I love you, Amora Leclair. Now and for eternity."
Author Message:
Another chapter coming soon which will be longer! I forgot I had this one to post lol so I hoped you enjoyed this one and I promise you things will get better for the two of them the next chapters for now on will be more on the peace side then fighting side. There will be more love and affection and opening each other's hearts to one another! Finally I know!❤️🤭
Chapter Question:
"What was your favorite sentence in this chapter?"