Diana Prepares to Say Goodbye to Her Husband
Diana was preparing to say goodbye to her husband at the hospital, and it was an incredibly painful experience. She was struggling to come to terms with the fact that he only had a few weeks left to live. A stranger approached her and quietly said chilling words: “Install a hidden camera in his room.” Diana was truly struggling to accept the reality that he only had a short time left.
The Doctor’s Diagnosis
She never imagined her life would come to an end in the corridor of a hospital. “Stage four cancer… metastasized,” the doctor said, and those words lingered in her mind like a foreboding omen. He wasn’t going to make it past a few weeks. When the news broke, it felt like all hope for Eric and their future together had vanished. With only a few days left after 15 years of marriage, the end was near. The wedding band on her finger felt heavy, as if it carried the memories of happier days. Some of her favorite moments included their first dance, the peaceful mornings with a cup of coffee, and the way he gently stroked her hair when she was feeling down.
The Appearance of the Stranger
As Diana observed other families passing by, a knot started to form in her stomach. Some were crying, others were laughing, and many found themselves caught in that strange space between hope and despair. She realized it was time to leave before everything spiraled out of control.
As she walked through the automatic doors, a breeze lightly brushed her face, reminiscent of late September. She was slightly taken aback by the sensation. She walked over to a bench by the door, but when she reached it, she found herself falling instead of sitting down. The long, wavy shadows cast by the setting sun across the hospital grounds reflected the deep pain she was experiencing inside.
It was then that she arrived.
The Stranger’s Warning
At first, the woman didn’t stand out much. In her late forties, she looked like any other nurse. She wore blue scrubs. Her weary eyes seemed to mirror something deeper.
She wore comfortable shoes, perfect for long hours on her feet, and gathered her silver-streaked hair into a neat bun. She looked great in those shoes. She just sat down beside Diana without saying a word. Her presence was a mix of irritation and comfort.
“He needs to have a hidden camera put in his room,” she said softly. “He’s not at the end of the line.”
The words stung like the burn of hot water. “Excuse me?” Diana thought. The doctors had all agreed that Eric didn’t have much time left. How bold could this woman be?
She gazed directly at Diana and said, “Believing is seeing.” “I work here in the evenings. I can see what’s going on clearly. Certain parts are disconnected from the overall context. You deserve to know the truth, and I’m here to share it with you.”
Before Diana could respond, she stood up and walked away, slipping through the hospital doors like a ghost. Diana was still trying to figure out what had just happened.
The Decision to Buy a Camera
That night, Diana lay in bed, her thoughts racing. Eric’s memories of the day he was diagnosed sharply contrasted with the stranger’s repeated assertions. She recalled the doctor’s expression when he delivered the heartbreaking news to her, holding her hand.
What the stranger had said, “He is not dying,” felt ambiguous, yet the thought lingered. Diana decided to take action. Trembling, she entered her credit card details online and ordered a small camera, set to arrive early the next morning.
Setting the Camera in Eric’s Room
The next morning, Diana quietly slipped into Eric’s room while he was being examined by the doctor.
She carefully placed the small camera on a ledge, surrounded by delicate lilies and roses in a vase, feeling a slight tremor as she did so. Even though every step was painful, she felt a stronger force guiding her forward.
“I’m sorry,” she whispered, though she wasn’t sure if the apology was for Eric or for herself. She felt sorry for someone she didn’t even know.
An hour later, Eric returned to his bed. He looked pale and downcast. In his hospital clothes, he appeared frail and small. He asked, “Where were you?” His voice trembled.
Throughout the conversation, Diana lied. “I was just getting coffee.” She asked, “What’s going on with the scan?”
When he rolled over in bed, the blankets rustled softly. He was in a lot of pain. “So tired,” he said. “It feels like it’s only getting worse. I just need some time to relax and heal.”
Diana nodded and squeezed his hand tightly. “I understand. Just rest, we’ll get through this.”
Watching the Camera Feed
That night, Diana returned home and did everything she could to make Eric as comfortable as possible. Afterward, she sat on her bed and opened her laptop, staring at the camera feed. The blue light from the screen illuminated her face, and she could feel her heart racing, as if it might leap from her chest.
For hours, nothing happened. Diana began to feel foolish for paying attention to the stranger’s advice as nurses moved in and out while Eric slept.
But everything shifted significantly when the clock struck 9 PM.
The Unexpected Visitor
A woman walked into the room through the open door. She stood tall, exuding beauty in her leather coat, radiating confidence. The next event sent a chill down Diana’s spine. As the woman approached Eric’s bed, the light caught her dark, beautifully styled hair.
Eric sat up straight in bed, even though he looked like he was struggling. What was revealed required no further effort. It didn’t seem painful at all. He appeared to be in a surprisingly good mood, a strange kind of happiness on his face as he approached the end of his life.
He stood up and wrapped her in a warm embrace. He was far from weak. He swung his legs over the side of the bed to get started. As they kissed, Diana felt the sting of her wedding band pressing against her finger, and it hurt deeply.
She couldn’t capture the sound of their conversation, but their genuine and warm body language shattered her heart as she watched them.
Discovering the Truth
The next morning, Diana returned to Eric’s room, feeling tightness in her chest as she realized she shouldn’t have seen those private moments. Eric had returned to his frail, pale state, struggling to maintain his balance.
“Good morning, my love,” he said, reaching for a glass of water, his hands trembling slightly. “It was a rough night.” The pain was becoming more intense.
Diana smiled, though her face felt like it was made of shattered glass. “I’m sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do to help?”
She could tell he was playing his part well, even as he shook his head. How many nights had she cried herself to sleep, convinced this was really happening? How many times had she prayed for a miracle, fully aware that he was likely with his secret lover?
Taking Action
As night fell, Diana turned around and headed back home. Sitting in the parking lot, she tucked her phone away, preparing to capture the truth when the moment arrived. She knew his lover would be there.
Sure enough, the woman in the leather coat strolled around the hospital like she was a patient, and she visited Eric again.
This time, Diana followed her closely, making sure to be near enough to hear every word she said.
From the crack in the door, she overheard the conversation. The woman spoke in a businesslike tone. “Everything is fine,” she said, adding, “The insurance money will be sent overseas when you die. We’re on the brink of starting our new life.”
Eric responded with great enthusiasm and emotion. “Wow, that’s truly incredible, Victoria. Dr. Matthews did exactly what he was supposed to do. He eventually accepted the diagnosis, even though it set me back financially. But it was worth it. If we keep this up for just a few more days, we’ll be free.”
Diana felt a deep stab of pain. She had been played, and now the truth was clear.
The Final Decision
The following day, Diana filed for divorce, even though she hadn’t seen Eric since the day before. She returned to the bench outside the hospital, eager to find the kind stranger who had saved her from the biggest deception of her life.
This time, the same woman who had warned her earlier sat down beside her, appearing more at ease.
As Diana watched the sun dip below the horizon, she whispered, “Thank you.” The stranger had rescued her from an odd kind of sorrow. The sky transformed into a canvas of new beginnings and farewells.
A New Beginning
On her way home, Diana felt the weight of her wedding ring in her pocket. Reflecting on everything she had gained and lost in life felt heavy.
As the sun sank below the horizon, the sky blazed with vibrant shades of orange and red. For the first time in weeks, Diana felt like she could finally take a deep breath.
Sometimes, the end of one story paves the way for the beginning of another.