Her Bestfriend's Brother [Editing]

Part 43: Under The Stars

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Days turned into weeks, and Layla's recovery progressed steadily, buoyed by the unwavering support of her friends and family. As she prepared to leave the hospital and return home, a sense of anticipation filled the air, mingled with the lingering uncertainty of what lay ahead.

With each passing day, Layla's friends visited her, their conversations filled with laughter and shared memories. They regaled her with tales of their past adventures, hoping to jog her memory and rekindle the spark of recognition that had been lost in the depths of her coma.

As Layla settled back into the familiar comfort of her home, she felt a sense of relief wash over her, the weight of her worries slowly melting away in the warmth of her friends' company.

"I remember the time we all went on that road trip to the beach," Shifa recalled, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "It was such a blast, even though we got lost on the way there!"

"We drove for hours, singing along to our favorite songs and stopping at every roadside diner we could find," Iqra added as his eyes laced with happiness.

Layla smiled at the memory, the image of her friends piled into the car flashing through her mind.

"You know Layla, we ended up taking the longest route possible, but it was worth it for the memories we made." Layla listened intently, her heart warmed by the familiarity of Max's voice and the fondness in his eyes.

Despite her inability to recall the events he described, she found comfort in the shared bond of friendship that had sustained them through even the darkest of times.

"And remember that time we tried to cook dinner together, and it ended in disaster?" Shifa chimed in, her laughter contagious as she recounted their failed attempt at culinary prowess. "We set off the smoke alarm and had to order takeout instead! They let out a small laugh at the memory of that night.

Iqra chimed in, her face lighting up with a smile. "And who could forget the time we stayed up all night watching cheesy rom-coms and eating way too much junk food?" she said, her laughter echoing through the room.

Layla laughed along with her friends, the thought of their impromptu movie marathon bringing a smile to her face. "I think we must have finished off at least three tubs of ice cream that night," she replied, her stomach rumbling at the thought.

Sitting around the living room, the seven friends exchanged stories and reminisced about their shared past, their laughter filling the air as they shared in the joy of their companionship.

Zayn chuckled, his gaze distant as he recalled another memory. "And who could forget the time we went camping and got caught in that thunderstorm?" he said, his laughter echoing through the room. "We thought we were going to get washed away!"

Max nodded in agreement, a grin spreading across his face. "Yeah, that was insane," he added. "But we made the best of it, huddling together under that tiny tent and telling ghost stories until the storm passed."

Iqra chimed in, her face lighting up with a smile. "And what about the time we all dressed up as superheroes for Halloween?" she said, her laughter infectious. "We spent weeks planning our costumes, and we looked ridiculous, but it was so much fun!"

Layla laughed along with her friends, the memory of their Halloween escapade bringing a smile to her face. "I think we scared more people than we impressed," Shifa replied, as Layla's eyes twinkled with amusement on the memories they shared.