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important the race had been.
    ‘To Sahara, you are the most stubborn woman I know, but you’re also the most inspiring woman I’ve met. I love you.’
    ‘To Sahara.’ They raised their glasses.
    ‘Aww, thank you honey! This has been an amazing journey. The training and to finally run the race, I never thought I’d finish it.’
    ‘But you did,’ said Emily. ‘You’re one hell of a woman.’
    Sahara laughed. The gathering lasted another hour and a half, and then finally everyone went home.
    Chapter Seven
    The months turned into a year, and another year and another year and another. Sahara had run another marathon, she’d tandem skydived, and she’d travelled all the way to remote places in Africa to see the rewards of her generous donation. She’d stunned the doctors; she’d refused to take their word and chose life over and over again. Diet, keeping healthy and regular visits to the private doctor had helped a lot, but it was her faith in herself that had kept her going.
    One morning, Sahara was woken up by the most excruciating pain. At first she tried to keep in the sounds and not disturb Eugene, but soon she could no longer help it. Sahara let out the loudest of screams.
    ‘Honey! What’s the matter?’ He shot up and looked at her.
    She couldn’t speak, the pain was too intense. It had crept up on her bit by bit, but she’d managed to hide it the past few weeks. She rolled around on the bed, drew her legs up inwards and just cried.
    ‘I’ll call an ambulance.’ He reached for his mobile.
    Sahara thought she might die there and then. She’d never felt pain so excruciating. As if her insides were on fire!
    ‘They’re on their way honey.’ He tried to comfort her as best he could. But the pain was all she felt. It was too hard to focus on his voice. ‘It’s okay, I’m here.’ He pushed back her hair. ‘It’s okay.’ He tried to sooth her over and over again.
    The paramedics arrived and worked quickly. They asked Eugene about her medical history and her medication. Soon she was calm, the pain fading away, but her mental state unclear as the pain medication kicked in.
    ‘We’re going to have to take her to St James.’
    ‘Yes, I understand. Doctor Cross knows she’s coming.’
    Eugene understood exactly what was happening, but never thought this day would come. She’d done so many things that proved to them that life was all about determination.
    ****
    News travelled fast and Elizabeth, Emily and Felicity were by her side. Sahara opened her eyes and looked at the faces of the ones she loved and smiled faintly.
    ‘Oh baby.’ Elizabeth sniffed.
    ‘Mum, hi.’ She smiled faintly.
    Emily leaned into her friend and this time wouldn’t hold back the tears. Weakly Sahara put her hand over her friends shoulder and embraced her. She let her cry and just let it all out. Felicity on the other hand gazed away to hide the threatening tears.
    ‘Where’s Eugene?’ she asked softly.
    ‘He’s gone to pick up Joy to bring her here.’
    ‘I see.’ She smiled. ‘Did the doctor say it’s time?’ she asked, trying to make light of it.
    Elizabeth took Sahara’s hand. ‘The cancer has spread to your liver and the other vital organs.’
    ‘I figured. The pain has been terrible over the past few weeks. I just didn’t want to alarm Eugene and Joy.’
    ‘Oh honey.’ Elizabeth began to cry.
    ‘It’s okay.’ She tried to comfort her.
    ‘No it’s not. It’s not fair.’
    ‘Oh life’s fair. It’s always been fair.’
    ‘No it’s not! It’s taking my baby from me.’
    Sahara couldn’t comfort her beyond what she tried to. They all sat in silence, giving as much as they could. Half an hour later Doctor Cross came into the room.
    ‘Ah Doctor.’
    ‘The amazing Sahara.’ He smiled. She’d beaten all odds, lived way past what had been expected. He was definitely in awe of her.
    ‘You flatter me doc.’ She laughed lightly. ‘Hit me with it.’
    ‘I’m sorry.’ 
    ‘Oh don’t be.