TheWolf from Five Years ago

Ring… Ring… Ring…

The sound of the ringtone going off broke my sleep but it was not my phone. I fluttered my tired eyes open and looked around; the ceiling was white and there was a smell of antiseptic in the air.

“I gotta take this call.”

“Sure… I will be here.” I heard a man and woman converse.

I darted my eyes in the direction of the sound and saw a silhouette clad in a black suit walk out of the room. I was trying to understand where I was when I heard Natalie’s voice, “Emma? You are awake?” The worry on her face diffused into relief. She took my hand and helped me sit upright.

I clutched my head weakly and asked, “What happened?”

“You passed out. Your sugar level was dangerously low.” She spoke, tucking the pillow on my back to support me, "When was the last time you had a proper meal?"

I stayed mum as I knew I would hear an earful if I told her the truth.

I jogged my memory and realized that she was right. But I was on the road, how did I end up here? I asked, “Who broug