The Truth Revealed

Carlos POV:

I wonder when she'll wake up, she been out for a while. i thought

"Sweet heart why don't you go out for a while take a walk maybe" my mother suggested

"No offense mom, but I want to be here when she wakes up"

"Alright let me know if you want anything" she said with a smile

What Is she thinking about, she only smile like that when she's really happy or has something on her mind. I thought

I was watching her for a while now taking in every detail of her when I saw her move a little

"She's waking up" I said

"Thank God" my mom and dad said simultaneously

Yes thank you god for everything. I thought

She started to open her eyes slowly at first then started blinking to get used to the light in the room

She groaned

"You OK" I asked

I got up and closed the door then sat back down next to Xiomara

"My head hurts like hell"

"Where am I"

"In Loiza Hospital" my mom answered

"Why"

"Sweet heart you fell unconscious on the plane" my dad answered

"Xiomara you had an anxiety attack" I said

"Xiomara what can you be so stressed and apprehensive about" my mom asked

"Nothing" her voice cracked as she said it, she tilted her head up and started to cry

"Baby don't cry" I said

I grabbed her hand and squeezed it a little

"Xiomara what's the matter" my dad asked

"Nothing" she said again

"Xiomara please" I pleaded with her

"Fine" she said

"I'm stressed over midterms, grades, and projects OK It's too much" she said

"Sweet heart your smart, and no matter what grades you get It won't change how we feel about you" my dad said

"I'm sure your parents feel the same way" my mom said

"Now what are you apprehensive about"I asked

"Nothing" she said her voice was cracking again her eyes were starting to water

"Darling you can tell us anything" my mom said

"Nothing" she said again wiping the tears from her eyes

"Xiomara please, please just tell us" I pleaded

The marriage ok, It's the marriage" she said

"Darling please believe us when we say this we want what's best for you" my dad said

"When we made this arrangement, yes we were young and yes we were best friends with your parents." my dad said

" We knew that your parents would raise a beautiful, respectful, caring, and responsible daughter" my mom said

"That's exactly what you are" my dad said

"We wanted our son to marry someone who he loved and who would him back" my mom said

"We didn't want him to marry some gold digging tramp" my dad said

My mom put her hand on my dad's shoulder

"We love you like a daughter, and we're sorry If this isn't what you've planned" my mom said

"But believe me when I say this we want what's best for you and my son" my dad said

"Alright Mrs. Santiago I believe you I'll go through with it" Xiomara said

"When will I be discharged" she asked

"Tomorrow" I said

"I'll stay here with you" I said

"You don't have to" Xiomara said

"I want to" I responded

"I'll bring you some clothes later" my mom said

"You as well Xiomara" my mom said

"Thank you Maria" Xiomara said

"No problem sweet heart" my mom answered