Chapter 16.1

16: When Love Returns Pt.1

SYMPHONY

The faint smell of alcohol and medicine lingered in my nostrils as I slowly opened my eyes. I groaned as I felt the pain all over my body when I attempted to move a bit. When I finally saw the entirety of the room, that's when I realized I was in the hospital. My eyes still felt heavy, as did my entire body.

"Damn!" I hissed when I couldn't even move without feeling the pain in my back. It was torturous.

"Finally, you're awake." I flinched upon hearing that voice. I followed its source with my gaze. And there, I saw the devil sitting like a boss on the small couch in the corner.

I remained silent. As much as I wanted to speak, my throat felt so dry that I couldn't find my voice.

He straightened himself and crossed his arms. "I have to go. I'll just tell the nurse that you're awake."

I watched him walk out the door. I sighed and rolled my eyes. I hoped he wouldn't come back.

After a while, the nurse entered my room. She checked my vitals and asked ho