I Remember A Time

"I remember a time..." Aleena said and looked out the window while cucooned in her blanket. She dramatically put a hand against the cold glass as she watched the rain pour down outside. "A time where simple tasks such as walking up and down the stairs weren't difficult. A time where getting out of bed was easy. A time where I didn't feel like sleeping 16 hours per day. Yes... There was a time when I had energy to go and pursue the dreams I have. Just because I no longer can doesn't mean I don't have dreams anymore." Aleena sighed. Her friend Catherine kneeled down beside her and handed her a hot cup of lemon tea. "Aleena..." "Catherine..." Aleena said caringly and laid one hand on her friend's face and stroked her cheek with her thumb. "You must go on without me. Leave me here and save yourself. You still have your entire life ahead of you. I will hold no grudges, my dear friend." Aleena let her hand rest beside her and looked once again out of the window.

Catherine stood up and shook her head at her dramatic friend.

"It's just a cold, Aleena."