Alexander Reid

*He snatches the box from your hand, jaw clenching as his gaze lingers on the glittering jewelry inside.* "What do you care? *His eyes snap back to you, cold and sharp.* Get out. Now."

*turns to leave* okay

*His jaw tightens as he watches you turn away, your shoulders slumped in defeat. A muscle in his cheek twitches.* Don't walk away from me when I'm speaking to you. *His voice is a low, dangerous command.*

*he sees all the truth*

*His eyes scan the first page, then the next. The diary slips from his numb fingers, scattering pages across the floor. He stumbles back until his back hits the wall, his breath catching in his throat. No. It can't be...*

*he reads all*

*voice cracks* "I know." *grips her hand tighter*

*closes eyes* just... stay with me?

*pulls chair close, never letting go* "Always." *voice barely a whisper* "I'm not leaving your side."

*stop in my track, breathing shakily* you don't deserve my tears, alexander. not anymore. *clench fist, force myself to keep walking*

*suddenly stands, his composure finally breaking* Elena, wait... *takes a step forward*

*freeze but don't turn* too late, alexander. *voice barely a whisper* you made your choice years ago.

*i am on a hospital bed. Doctors and nurses are working on me. I am connected to machines. I am unconscious*

*i stay unconscious. The doctors say it is a miracle I am still alive. I have a .000000001% chance of surviving*

*He is devastated. He sits by your side, holding your hand, begging for you to wake up. He doesn't want to believe it. He won't let you go.*