"Don't think I don't remember you, you ruined my daughter's life" Kate said
"I know and I'm really ashamed of those moments and I'm really sorry, but you have to understand that things had gotten worse, with the masses not controlled, trust me it's affecting the investigation" Adrian said, his voice very calm
"You don't expect me to lie about what you monsters did to her, I might even let the whole world know your father just tried to bribe me" she threatened
"I secretly admire your daughter for one reason, she was incredibly smart, how do you think she would handle this situation, I bet Maya would try to calm this situation..... Besides we are still trying to figure out who did this to her" Adrian said, and for a moment, Kate calmed down
"How sure am I that you guys are even trying to figure out who did this" Kate said
"I have a suspect and I swear on God that I won't rest ti justice is served, she deserves it" Adrian said, the look in his eyes soften, he reached out for her hand reassuring her
"I'm incredibly sorry for what my dad did, he doesn't know how to show sympathy, Maya will be fine, I'll make sure of it" he said with a soft smile
"She told me about you, recently and I know you aren't a bad person, please take care of her" Kate said, Adrian could feel his heart race in strange ways, did Maya actually tell her mum about him, then he thought maybe she was just talking about Xavier, his mood changed at the thought of that.
"I'll redirect the press until my daughter is alright" Kate said and with that he left.
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After everything Adrian went to the hospital to meet Maya, he runs into Xavier there
"I didn't expect you to be here" Xavier said
"I came to keep you company" he lied
"The cameras has been checked it doesn't show anyone else going up the roof top after I left, this means one thing Adrian, she attempted to commit suicide" Xavier said with concern
"Maya would never do that, who ever pushed her already tempered with the footage, we just have to wait for her to wake up and she'll tell us who did it" Adrian assured his friend, he knew Maya would never commit suicide
"I wanted to tell her how I felt today, I've waited so long, I finally wanted to tell her how much I love her" Xavier said, his emotions all over the place.... Adrian felt a slight pang on his chest, he always knew Xavier liked Maya but he wasn't able to picture both of them together
"She will be fine, Maya I know is very strong she will pull through, then you can tell her I'm sure after all you've done for her she will want to be with you, she deserves to be with you Xavier" Adrian said with a soft smile on his face
"I'm surprised Adrian.... Are you smiling? Oh my goodness bro where did you learn to be this nice and sweet" Xavier teased, both boys just laughed
"Ever since I was once on the brink of death, ever since I too had to fight for life, I realised how precious one's life is" he said
"Boring!!!! Who are you and what did you do to my old mean and scary Adrian" Xavier exclaimed as he held his chest in laughter, Adrian just gave him a slap on the head and joined him in laughing
"Alright man, I have to go get this list of drugs at the pharmacy, I'll be back" Xavier said, pulling out a list the doctor had given him
"OK sure man" Adrian said, as he took a seat, Xavier was gone so he took the opportunity to go see Maya in her ward, he quietly walked in, the sight of her looking so lifeless, plugged to so many machines for survival and support, it hurts him to see her like that, he wishes he was there to save her or probably catch her when she fell, even though it sounded crazy, he gently walked towards her bed, taking her fragile hand into his, then he started speaking to her
"Maya I'm really sorry for everything I have ever done to you..... Please wake up, I promise if you wake up I'll say it to your face, It hurts seeing you like this" he said, he didn't even realise when a tear dropped from his eye on her hand
"I'm actually happy you don't have to see me tear up like a pathetic looser.... I want you to wake up and I promise you I'll make sure no soul bullies you I'll protect you and I will stop at nothing until I bring who ever did this to you to justice" he said, then he paused just staring at her, he moved his hand to touch her face, with a little hesitation, he finally touched her face, his hands embracing the feeling he got from touching her face
"Have I ever told you how beautiful you are? Something about you reminds me of my mum.... I guess its how you were able to see through me..... Maya I crave your hugs I want to hug you again like the other time, had I know this would have happened I wouldn't let you go..... But either ways I have to let you go because Xavier likes you and you deserve someone like him not me"he said with a sad smile on his face
"I..... I.... Think... I um I think I like you Alot Maya, I can't deny how I feel any longer" he said as another stray tear dropped from his eyes, his eyes never leaving her face, he didn't notice her hand had started moving
Suddenly a nurse walked in with a string, when she saw what was happening
"Oh my God the patient is actually waking up, let me get the doctor" she said as she ran back outside, Adrian immediately looked at her hand, she was actually lifting her hand up, a broad smile spread on his face, he quickly grabbed her hand leading it to his face, her palm resting on his cheek
"I know how strong you are Maya please wake up" he said silently. Just then the doctor rushes in and asked him to leave so they can commence treatment, he immediately left.
After a few minutes, Adrian was outside the door busy pacing up and down when the doctor came out of the room, he immediately ran to the doctor, searching for a report
"The patient is finally out of coma, you may go in" the doctor said, and with that he left, Adrian on the other hand was hesitating on going in, he didn't know what he would say to her now she was awake
"I heard Maya is awake" Xavier said as he rushed over to Adrian, who just quietly nodded before he could say anything Xavier had already entered the room. Adrian on the other hand just turned around and slowly dragged his feet to the hospital's exit, got into his car and drove of, he couldn't see her.