RAYAI stepped into the VIP room, my heart hammering against my ribs, each step feeling lighter than the last two weeks combined. The heavy, sterile atmosphere of the hospital wing had felt like a suffocating blanket, but as I pushed the door open, the air seemed to shift. The sight that greeted me made the breath rush back into my lungs.Riya was propped up against the pillows, her bandages less prominent, the harsh clinical lighting catching the slight color returning to her cheeks. Her eyes—clear, alert, and unmistakably her—lit up the moment they landed on me.I didn't think about composure or the watchful eyes of the brothers in the hallway. I ran to the bedside, abandoning all grace, and collapsed into the chair. Tears were streaming down my face, but a wide, shaky smile was plastered across my lips. I couldn't hold back the sob that escaped me as I gripped her hand, terrified that if I let go, this might somehow turn out to be a hallucination."Hey, ssssh, calm down, Raya," Riya
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