Anna's hands shook as she read Rodriguez's words, her mind swirling with questions and doubts. Could she trust him? Could she risk everything on the hope that he would be able to deliver on his promise?
She took a deep breath and typed out her response, her words a testament to her fear and uncertainty. "I want to trust you, Rodriguez. I really do. But I can't risk everything on a promise. I just hope you don't disappoint me"
Rodriguez's response was quick and forceful, his words full of confidence and determination. "I won't disappoint you baby."
Anna sighed and put down her cell phone on her bed after reading Rodriguez's last message.
A cold breeze swept through the hospital room, the curtains billowing slightly as the sun peeked through the window. Joanna lay on the bed, her face pale and drawn. Beside her, her best friend Lillian sat, her hand clutching Joanna's as she watched over her.
