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âWe need to talkâ, she started saying right away, while he continued looking at her apathetically. Green eyes searched blue ones for a sign of relenting, regret or any other kind of emotion. Or will to talk. But there couldnât be found anything at all. His face was completely blank. âCome on, David, Iâve already heard Adamâs version of the story, but I need to hear yours, too.â
âOh really?â He failed to bit back the sarcasm. âI thought you and Adam were BFFs now, giving out all their private gossip to each other.â
âStop itâ, Serena spat back. It annoyed her, when he became like this. David had always been a kind person to her, but he seemed to have changed so much during his time in Great Britain.
David couldnât help, but to rub in further. He actually felt sorry for her that he was treating her this way, but his anger and hate werenât specifically directed to her. They were meant for that Adam-bastard. âBut itâs true, isnât it? Adam doesnât know a single thing about Lucas and you, or you and me for that matter.â
Serena clenched her fists. How could he be so mean? Simply mean. Had Adam been right about him after all?
âWhy donât you tell him? What difference would it make if he knew?â He dug in deeper, though this time he sounded more curious than mean.
Tear welled up in her eyes and she was tempted to leave. She dodged Davidâs sharp gaze and looked down at her shaking hands. The first drop splashed down onto the pale skin. It didnât take long until it was accompanied by more tears. Broken sobs escaped her mouth, as she put her head into her hands. âHow can you be like that?â She whimpered. âI thoughtâŠI thought, youâd understand, David. That you were the only one I could trust. Even after all that has happenedâŠâ Serena collapsed and her petite form broke down onto the floor.
David was in shock. He hadnât realized how deep he had cut in with his words and his actions. Seeing her, his sister
, crouching on the ground broke his heart. He had always wanted to protect her and ended up hurting her so much more. He kneeled down beside her and laid his arms around her shivering body. He could feel the cold rising from it and felt even worse for her. Serena flinched at his touch, but didnât have the strength to brace against it. She immediately gave into that warmth and that smell, which captured so many memories. The tears poured down and no matter how hard she tried, they wouldnât stop. As they lay there together in each otherâs arms, silence only broken by some croaked sobs stretched out between them and made both realize what they both had been missing in their life for more than a year. The connection they had build up so long ago. The share of memories. And their common past and fate.
Finally, the salty drops subsided and Serena returned to normal breathing. Rubbing her eyes, she lifted her head to look at David. His former expression of indifference had vanished, instead his face was signed with worry and care. Despite his skinny and sick appearance, Serena could now see the real
David.
âWe both decided not to tell youâ, he said suddenly, his bright eyes softening, âLucas and me, that is. It was shortly after he had told me he had to move that I discovered my disease. I knew how much Lucasâ departure would hurt you and I didnât want to give you more reasons to worry about us. Maybe I reacted thoughtless, but all I ever wanted was to protect you. We wanted to protect you.â
Hot, fresh tears began to fill Serenaâs eyes, but this time, they fell silently. She didnât even notice them, as she continued to listen carefully. âIt doesnât mean we didnât trust you. We just feared to break you down again, right after you had found your strength.â They both knew what he was talking about. Serenaâs attempted suicides hadnât been taken unmindfully by the two boys back then. âI guess it wasnât the best way to reveal the fact I had Leukaemia on this party-thing, but I figured out Iâd have to tell you some day. And I didnât know if I gained the courage ever again, if I hadnât told you then. Maybe weâve been fools for not telling you. But all I can say to you now isâŠIâm sorry.â
Serena sucked a breath in sharply and wiped her face with her hand. âI have to apologize. I laughed, when you told me.â Shame rested on her. âYou told me something so private, so intimate and IâŠI laughed.â
âHey, Sis, you were drunkâ, David smiled weakly, âitâs okay.â
âOh, brother, I missed you so!â She cried out all of sudden and threw her arms around him. His thin body went rigid, but quickly relaxed and returned the embrace. Serenaâs spirits were rising again. She was comfortable.
âAbout Adamâ, he mumbled as he smoothed his hand over her soft, long hair, âdo whatever you want and Iâll respect it.â
Serena couldnât help but smile. Though, David quickly added, âBut you know, youâll have to tell him the truth at one point.â
She sighed against his chest and whispered, âI know.â For the moment, she was happy to have David back and as long as she was friends with Adam, she wouldnât complain. This night she would finally give her mind a little peace. When the time came, she knew she would find a way to explain Adam her past. Now, all she wanted to do was to sleep, feeling Davidâs fingers gliding softly through her hair.
* * *
After the talk with David, Serena felt so much better. Yet, something kept tugging on her mind. She opened the thick book and let her finger wander across the table of contents. There it was.
Leukemia (or leukaemia), Greek leukos λΔÏ
ÎșÏÏ, "white"; aima Î±ÎŻÎŒÎ±, "blood", is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Alright, that was about the amount of what she already knew about the disease. She flipped forward to the chapter dealing with the kind of Leukaemia David had or rather has.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Management of ALL focuses on control of bone marrow and systemic (whole-body) disease. Additionally, treatment must prevent leukemia cells from spreading to other sites, particularly the central nervous system (CNS) e.g. monthly lumbar punctures.
David had told her ânot to worry too muchâ about the whole topic, but she couldnât give it a rest. She knew David tried to protect her by sparing her that information. A weary smile lay on her lips, as she remembered that he had always put others in front of his own well-being. He could be such a stupid boy sometimes! As if it didnât matter how his own life was going on. The little sign of happiness soon vanished, as she read on.
The earlier acute lymphocytic leukemia is detected, the more effective the treatment. The aim is to induce a lasting remission, defined as the absence of detectable cancer cells in the body (usually less than 5% blast cells on the bone marrow).
Treatment for acute leukemia can include chemotherapy, steroids, radiation therapy, intensive combined treatments (including bone marrow or stem cell transplants), and growth factors.
Chemotherapy â Serena wasnât an expert, but she had been taught enough in school about it to know that it was not only very weakening for the body, but also had effects like the loss of hair. Davidâs hair was way shorter than when he had first departed in 2006. But how had he been looking like at Lucasâ funeral? She had noticed something different about him, though she hadnât been able to put a finger on it. The funeral had been in January â it meant at that time David had already received three months of therapy! Serena gasped. The signs of change must have been so clearly, so why hadnât she noticed them? Of course, she herself had been in shock after Lucasâ death, nevertheless it wasnât an excuse for neglecting the well-being of her best friend completely. Guilt washed over her conscience.
The relative survival rates differ by the person's age at diagnosis, gender, race and the type of leukemia. From 1999 to 2005, the five-year relative survival rates overall were:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): 66.3 percent overall
Serena froze. 66.3 percent
â two thirds survived. But the other thirdâŠwith trembling hands she closed the book. It was enough information for now. The new words and numbers were sorted out in her brain, while she waged war with her inner self. All the time she had thought of herself having a hard life, but she felt ashamed now. David had gone and was still going through something more horrible than she could have ever imagined. If she had only knownâŠno, it wasnât Davidâs fault for not telling her. After their conversations, she could see his reasons. If she had only realized what was going on, instead of only caring about her own problems. If she had only been there for him. If sheâŠ
Serena startled, when her roomâs door opened. A blond-haired head appeared in the doorway. âYouâre stuck in here when thereâs such a sunny day outside?â He asked as he entered the room.
âHi, Adam.â
He instantly saw the medical book and pointed towards it. âWhatâs that?â His gaze grew concerned. âYouâre not sick, are you?â
Serena shook her head. âNo. Iâve been doing some research on Leukaemia.â Unsure of how to reply, her friend stayed silent. So the girl continued. âDid you know that one third of Leukaemia patients die?â
Adam suppressed the urge to sigh. He didnât want to appear rude or insensitive, but he had no intention to let David or his disease disturb the friendship with Serena he had built up over such a long time. âYou wanna go to the park?â
Her head shot up in irritation. âDonât you understand? David could be dead now and I would have never known. Iâve never been there for him, when he needed me the most!â
âWell, thatâs his fault for not telling you!â Adam countered. âHe obviously didnât want your help, but now he comes back and seeks your pity!â
âIs this how you see it?â Her voice was calm again.
âIâ, he gulped, âlook, I donât know why, but for some reason he acted like he did. So what? Itâs his business, not yours.â He sat down next to her, but Serena quickly pushed herself of the couch.
âActually, it isâ, she answered, âI care. He is my friend and thereâs nothing wrong with caring about a friend!â
âOf course, thereâs notâ, Adam back-pedalled, âbut donât you see itâs always David who tears us apart? Since he is back in Germany, itâs always him youâre talking about. Thinking about. Even when weâre on a date, heâs the only thing on your mind!â
âDonât tell me, youâre actually jealous?â A long silence followed her question.
âIâm not jealous, Serena.â
âYes, you are. Though, thereâs no need to be. Iâm not confusing sympathy with love.â She tried to give him a possibility to understand her feelings. It obviously failed.
âThen thereâs no need
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