Mar 15

Life has been an absolute blur the past week or two. My main reason for not writing is because I lost my diary, but let me explain what's going on with Robyn.

I visited her every now and then, her hospital room was always abundant with flowers and get well cards. But during one of my visits, something amazing happened.

It all began when I was riding to the hospital on Saturday, (I had nothing else to do, Troy was gone for a basketball camp, and Taylor was in Florida visiting her grandparents) and I looked down and realized my diary was gone. "Oh well I guess I just left it at home," I said to myself. We weren't even out of my neighborhood so I asked my mom to turn around and let me get it.

I turned the house upside down and couldn't find it! I was literally freaking out. My mom came inside and told me to not worry about it. I got back in the car and headed back towards the hospital. My mom dropped me off while she turned around and headed toward the mall. I signed in and smiled at the secretary and walked down the lonely, dead-quiet halls. I knocked on the doors of Room 216 and realized she couldn't hear me anyway and let myself in.

Robyn was laying helplessly on her bed and I realized it was probably stupid to visit her. I mean, she had no idea I was there. I decided to just talk. I knew she would be a good listener. So I just started blabbing.

"Man, and I thought I had it rough. I mean, you're lying here limp like a rag doll and so helpless. Well, I know you still think I'm Troy's sister but let me get this strait, I'm not. He's my boyfriend. And Robyn, you got to realize you are a beautiful girl. You could have any guy you wanted except for the taken ones of course. I remember being to shy to talk to anyone, especially guys. You should be thankful for your outgoing talent. Well Robyn, if you do come out of this coma, which you will I'm sure, know that if you ever don't get something you want, life goes on. You may not realize that because it's something you're not used to, but you'll feel much better if you realize that it's life. I lost my diary today, one of my prize possessions and I don't know what I'll do without it. Sometimes, I wish I could let people make decisions for me. Well Robyn, if you are listening, I'm so sorry if I ever did something that upset you. Deep down you can be amazing. Life isn't about the shoes you bought for 500 bucks. Yea, I know, Cinderella had her life changed by her shoes. And if you want to be like Cinderella, live life like a fairy tale. I know you have it in you Robyn."

Then the miracle happened

"Gaaab?" Robyn said to me in the innocent voice I have ever heard from her mouth. Oh my goodness Robyn was talking. I think she had come out of her coma because people in comas usually don't talk.

"I'm here Robyn. Wake up I'm here."

"Gab, what's going on. Where's Ryan? Why am I in a hospital?"

"Robyn, you just came out of a coma, let me go get Dr. Pierce."

"Oh, so that explains the hospital gown…" I stepped out of the room and caught Dr. Pierce outside of an exam room with a clipboard in his hand.

"Dr. Pierce! Robyn! She's out of her coma I think! I mean, she's talking and stuff, and she----"

"Calm down. I'll go check on her." I followed Dr. Pierce back to the room and saw Robyn examining her nails with a bad look on her face. Then Dr. Pierce spoke to her, "Robyn, how are you feeling?"

"Um just fine thanks, why would I feel bad?" I turned to Dr. Pierce with a questioning look, he noticed then said,

"Well, we will have to keep her a couple more nights for tests, but after that she's free to go. She made an amazing recovery, I expected her to stay in a coma for much longer. I'm going to have to ask you to leave though."

"Okay, thanks doctor. Bye" I called my mom and she picked me up outside the doors. I explained to her everything that happened and thought of something I haven't asked in a while "Mom, what do you think happened that night to Robyn?" I still didn't know the real reason why she was in a coma.

"Well hun I'm sure we'll find out soon, now that Robyn is awake. She'll probably have to make a statement to the police in a couple days."

"Do they let people go to those statement things?"

"Probably not, but it is possible, I can pull some strings if you would like. I'm friends with Officer Moore."

"Okay. Thanks" About four days later I was allowed into the statement room, or whatever they call it. Robyn seemed perfectly fine as she sat only a few feet away from Officer Moore. She still looked incredibly nervous, like she didn't want to be there. I wasn't allowed to say a word, and I didn't plan on it. I looked at Robyn and Officer Moore, Robyn's family, and the other officers present. Then the questioning started.

"Miss Maxwell, tell us all about the night of the winter formal?"

"Okay well it all started when I was chatting with Ryan Evans. I at first thought he was an absolute loser but he was being sweet unlike some guys so I hung around him for a while. I remember him asking me to dance and I agreed as long as he would get me some punch. Then he said in a nerdy voice, 'Oh my pleasure' and he even tried to kiss me on the cheek, but I casually had to pretend to scratch my forehead to avoid it. He headed toward the punch bowl while I was stood there waiting on my cool beverage. I stepped into the hall where the locker rooms were. I felt someone tap my shoulder and the next thing I knew I was dreaming about Cinderella and cute shoes."

Wait, did she just say shoes? And Cinderella? Wow my little talk had an effect on her. I felt amazing. But how in the world did she get into a coma?

"Okay Miss Maxwell, is there anything else you would like to add to that?"

"Well no I told you everything. But I want to say that for some reason, Gabriella's name keeps ringing in my head. I don't know why though. Can I leave now, I totally need a manicure. My nail beds suck."

Wow and wow. I felt well, I felt bubbly inside.

"Miss Maxwell, if that's everything you have to say, you may leave." I stepped out too, and waved goodbye to Robyn. But she stopped me before I stepped into my mom's car.

"Gabriella. I- I don't know what to say to you. I mean, you had an affect on me and I just want to thank you."

"It's nothing Robyn, I'm glad to help you in whatever I did. I'll talk to you later."

"Oh ok bye, one more thing."

"What?"

"Why didn't you tell me you were Troy's girlfriend?" OH my gosh can she not be so clueless. Oh well. I told her bye and got out my cell phone and saw that I had 5 missed calls from Troy. I dialed his number and he answered on the first ring.

"Gabriella! Finally! I have your diary!" Oh my goodness. Troy has my diary. That means he read it. Ohhhh crap. I must have been quiet for a really long time because Troy said,

"Um am I speaking with Gabriella?"

"Yea Troy it's me. Um where did you find my diary?"

"Oh I must have accidentally grabbed it that night I slept on your couch. I was supposed to grab my biology book but I guess I grabbed your diary instead."

"Oh um thanks um did you read it."

"No of course not Gabriella, why would I do that? I love you and would never invaid your privacy without your permission." Okay so is Troy like an angel sent to me or something?

"Troy…"

"Yes?"

"I love you too."