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As I slowly opened my eyes, the bright light stung, and I signaled to the nurse to turn it off. "It's a miracle she's awake," Doctor Adam said, scribbling notes on his clipboard. My head felt heavy, and I couldn't remember anything about my past.
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The man who claimed to be my husband, Luis, exchanged pleasantries with Doctor Adam as he left the ward with a wide grin.
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I was shocked when Luis explained the ring on my finger and filled me in on our wedding details and how we met. But he never mentioned what landed me in the hospital, which seemed strange.
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I cleared my throat and leaned back into the pillow. "Luis, I won't let this go, will I?" I asked, my voice croaking.
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"I know, but I can't live without you," he replied. "What if I say the wrong thing, and it affects you, and you fall into a coma again?" He seemed worried.
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I felt a pang of confusion. "I suppose anyone in your shoes would react the same way," he said, offering me an apple he had peeled. "Do you want me to feed you?"
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I shook my head, but my hand began to wobble as I took a bite. Luis stared at me, concerned. "Did you hear me, Naimah?" he asked.
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I realized that if I wanted to survive, I had to be strong. "Tell me, and I'll let you feed me," i said, trapping my fighting spirit.
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I couldn't find the right words, so I simply said, "Here, have it." He smiled and began feeding me. "Can you tell me now?" I asked, finally finding my voice.
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