Chapter 747 - Ugly Tears (1/2)

When Dylan reached the hospital, most of the scene was cleared up. He still needed Cali's help to get inside. But when he reached the door of Darren's room, he stopped. He couldn't bring himself to open the door. It was like someone nailed him right there.

On the way to his room, Cali had detailed him about everything that happened since her last visit and it left Dylan shaken. So much happened and he didn't know any of it. Just because he was trying to gather his strength to face his friend, he actually didn't even realize that his friend was in such grave danger.

He so desperately wanted to see his best friend but he couldn't bring himself to push this door open that had suddenly come up between them. There had never been anything standing between these two best friends. So, why did this door appear? Where did it come from? And why was it so difficult for him to actually tear down this door? Why couldn't he bring himself to open it? All he had to do was give a push then how come even that was so difficult now?

When did it become like this? How come he didn't even realize it? How come he never knew there would come a day like this as well? Maybe because he strongly believed, nothing could actually separate him from his best friend. He took pride in this friendship and now, he couldn't even bring himself to face his best friend. He couldn't stand before him with that playful smile ever again. For the first time, Dylan felt like he was actually losing a part of himself. And the thought really scared the hell out of him.

He loved playing jokes in his life. Now, life was trying to play on him.

He was still standing at the door indecisively when the door was pulled open and Francesca stood before Dylan. Seeing her eyes, Dylan felt so much pain in his heart that he couldn't even lift his head before her.

Francesca had a complex look in her eyes as she stared at Dylan for a while and finally dragged him inside saying, ”Why are you so late? Aren't you usually the first one to come for your best friend? This time, you're the last one! Let my Regi wake up, I'm gonna definitely tell on you! Let's see how you explain yourself.”

The tears Dylan had been holding back fell down like a stream as he looked at Francesca, ”France...”

Francesca wiped his tears and sighed out, ”Why are you crying? Is this your age to cry? Regi is right about you, only your body grew, otherwise you're still a crybaby!” She tutted, ”Such a shame! You're making me lose face now.” She turned to look at Clara and said, ”Don't mind him. He is a softie. He cries at everything. In fact, he still cries when he gets an injection.”

Dylan's tears fell even harder. He didn't care if someone else was in the room. He just couldn't help it. Seeing him like this Francesca shook her head and hugged him, ”Didi! If you cry like this, how am I supposed to stay strong? My whole family is falling apart, and I don't know when I'll fall apart as well. So, could you please not make it more difficult for me?”

”Why don't you hit me?” he choked out. ”Curse me! Beat me! Tell me to get lost!”