Seize The Day or Die Regretting.

I sat quietly in the cool room. I sat in a pair of jeans and a long sleeved shirt. My hair was down and bounded by bandages. I just had my operation two days ago. I had the bandages wrapped around my head loosely. Two pads were taped over my eyes. I swear it’s been the longest two days of my life. But Brian was with me the whole way through. He never left my side, he drove me to the hospital and waited the nine hours I was in the operating room then he waited the extra hour for me to wake up. And the fact that I could still feel his lips on my cheek was amazing. It made all the pain worth it. But I was still curious as to what he was talking about the other night. Yesterday the guys came in and said I looked good with bandages, we laughed and had a nice time. They brought me some flowers. I could smell them, the fragrance was really strong. My parents came down and asked how I was doing.
The room smelt clean but Brian’s cologne stuck out like a sore thumb. It made me smile. I heard people outside the room walking and talking. I could hear the blinds being closed; the fermilure sounds frightened me a little bit. This was really happening. I was about to find out weather or not I have my eye sight. Butterflies filled my stomach while my heart raced in my chest, beating to the speed of light. My excitement was turning to fear now. I held out my hand nervously, letting it shake with exciting fear.
“Brian?” I called out for him with a panicked voice. I heard his shoes hit the floor to a quick pace. The swift cool breeze of movement swept my hair around slightly. I felt his hand slid into mine carefully.
“Don’t worry, I’m here.” He reassured me. I smiled carefully and waited for what seemed like hours but in reality it was minutes. I could hear Brian tapping his heel nervously. It made me feel anxious and excited. The door opened and closed again, my hair swept back in the ridged breeze. Footsteps fell towards me, along with the sound of squeaking wheels.
“Good morning Heather.” Doctor Smith greeted with her usual happy tone. I smiled and blushed brightly. Doctor Smith has been my eye Doctor since the accident. She’s helped me through with so much and I’m grateful for everything she’s done.
“Good morning.” I returned. I heard paper being shuffled around slightly before a semi large stack hit a hard surface.
“Are we ready to find out if it worked this time?” She asked. My smile grew larger instantly as I nodded. I could feel Brian’s grip tighten on my hand. I felt the bandages begin to unravel from my head, they became looser and looser until the only things left were the pads that were taped above my eyes. My heart rate spiked as I felt the pads being pulled from my face.
I kept my eyes shut with fear that this wouldn’t work. I was scared that I wasn’t going to see again. I was scared I went through all of this for nothing. I tightened my grip on Brian’s hand as I felt him move around. My heart was in my throat while my stomach was in my butt.
“Heather, you can open your eyes now.” The Doctor instructed. I smiled and shook my head no. I didn’t want to open my eyes. I liked it being black. I liked it being this way.
“Heather, open your eyes.” Brian’s voice was soft and tender. My smile faded as I slowly opened my eyes to see the blurry world. I instantly gasped slightly with a proud smile. I felt tears running down both my cheeks as the blurry world came into perspective. My eyes were laid upon the most beautiful person; my imagination was far off with this. His sun kissed skin was glowing with a bright white smile. Deep hazel eyes watched me carefully with every ounce of hope and happiness they had to offer twinkling in them. His shaggy dark hair was hidden under a black bandana and a hat. I knew it was Brian; the chin fuzz gave it away. I smiled widely and wiped the tears from my cheeks.
“It burns a little but I can see you.” I said for the first time in a very, very long time. His smile grew larger when I said that. It made me cry with happiness. I could see the dull room around me. Doctor Smith had long blonde hair and sparkling green eyes. She smiled at me happily.
“It’s okay, it will burn when you see light but it’ll go away within a few days.” She advised I stay in a dark place for a while so my eyes can adjust.
“Heather, how many fingers am I holding up?” She asked softly, holding up four fingers. I smiled and laughed.
“Four. You’re holding up four fingers.” I replied with such a grateful tone.
“Can you reach out and grab my hand?” She questioned my ability. I nodded, extending my arm out in front of me; I felt her skin under mine as the room became happier.
“Nicely done, the operation was a success. Congratulations Heather, you have your sight back.” She said happily before telling me for the next little while I’m going to need to wear reading glasses to help me see details and words but other than that I’m normal. I looked around before looking down at my hands, my milky white hands. My nails were long and pink with white. My skinny arms were covered by a teal semi long sleeved top. The dark was jeans were leading down to my feet where I wore a pair of black converse. My fingers ran through my long thick dark brown hair. I gaped at Brian before hugging him tightly. I felt his arms tightly squeezing me.
“You are so beautiful.” I replied with tears literally running down my face. I was so happy this worked. I’m normal again. Brian pulled away from me and put my face in his hands with a truly remarkable smile. He had tears running down his face as well.
“You have the prettiest eyes.” His words were kind and breathe taking. I smiled and watched his eyes carefully. Things were still a little blurry and foggy but I’m sure that’ll go away. I can see again.

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