Waking Up

Everything felt blurred. She tried to open her eyes, but even that little task hurt her head. She winced as she finally opened her eyes.

The sudden light compelled her to close her eyelids again.

“Olivia?” She heard her name being called. The voice…she recognized the voice.

She opened her eyes again. This time, it felt less hurtful. The light was too bright for her liking though.

“How are you feeling?” She heard the soft familiar voice again, but the voice sounded panicked for some reason. She adjusted her eyes and was finally able to look at his face.

The face that she loved to look at… Why did he look like he had grown his beard? He always had this 5 o’clock shadow. It looked quite rough now. His hair was also ruffled. She wondered if he even took care of himself. His eyes looked concerned.

She saw him opening the door of the room and calling for the doctor.

“Olivia? Are you hearing me?” There was concern written on his face as he came to stand beside her. He looked quite happy but