Chapter 23

Patrick's POV

Glancing around, I noticed Sylvia was taking too long to return. Are the towels that hard to find? I made a sneak peek at Hazel and went to look for her. Walking to the pool area, I spotted Tasha hurriedly leaving it. Huh? What's she doing there? I shrugged it off and made to call on Sylvia but got distracted when I saw someone drowning in the pool.

My heart thumped once when I realized who it was. Okay, you've got to be kidding me. Hurrying towards the pool, I jumped in and dragged her out, placing her on the raised pavement. She sputtered but didn't open her eyes. How long has she been in the pool?

"Sylvia... Are you there?" I called out, gently shaking her. No response.

"Come on..." I groaned out, terrified.

She must've taken in a lot of water, I reasoned frantically. There's only one way to do this then. Taking in a deep breath, I placed my hands on her chest, pressing it gently, then breathed into her mouth with mine.

She gasped and began coughing, throwing out wate