CHAP 11

I woke up to the familiar smell of the surroundings. Even though I didn't open my eyes, I knew I was in the hospital because it was the place where I used to work.

I slowly opened my eyes and then looked around. My lips parted as I caught sight of a man sitting in front of me, on the side of my bed. He's leanning on his seat and crosses its arms.

How is he able to take a nap in such a position?

I tried to wake up, but I was overwhelmed by the pain in my body. I regretted the move I made because the man next to me woke up.

"Hey, " he whispered, then stood up and helped me get up.

He propped me up on the headboard of the bed and put a pillow behind me.

He quickly took a water from the side of the table and then opened it before handing it to me.

"Thank you, " I said sparingly in a dry voice.

He didn't say a word and just watched me drink. I looked away because little by little I was consumed with shame.

"You wanna eat something?" he asked. I could feel the concern in his tone.

I looked