I Miss YoU

Liz stared at the sleeping figure on the bed. Her cousin, Diana, looked so pale and frail. Looking at her made her feel frightened and lonely. Liz looked around the room. Sunlight poured in through the windows, making the room bright and cheery. There was also bright-coloured flowers, sent by relatives. Liz, however, did not feel at all cheerful. How could she? Her cousin had cancer. Her days were numbered. A tear rolled down her cheeks.

Liz could not believe that it was only a month ago when everything was normal. She remembered her cousin's laughter and her warm smile. Liz smiled slightly as she remembered the fun they had in the past.

Diana was her favourite cousin. Liz had no family, and it was Diana's family that welcomed her with open arms. They treated her like she was also a part of the family. Liz grew up with Diana, and Diana was not only a cousin to her. She is also her best friend and her sister.

"Excuse me, Miss? You have to go now. Visiting hours are over," a nurse smiled sympathetically at Liz, shattering all her thoughts. Liz got up and took a last glace at Diana.

It was about 10 at night, and Liz was getting ready to sleep. A phone rang, and Diana's father answered it. Liz could only hear murmurs. After some time, Diana's father came into her room and told her quietly, "We're going away. Diana had just passed away."

Liz could only stare numbly. She was too shocked to register what Diana's father had just said. I had prepared for the worst, but I had no idea it was going to be so soon.

We hurried to the hospital by tax. Diana's mother was sobbing hysterically, and looking at her, a sob caught in Liz's throat. I was going to miss Diana, but I have to accept the fact that she's gone from my life.

Diana, I miss you.