Casting some frantic glances around the room, her lips dropped in irritation."Where is my cousin?" her voice sounded hoarse and a nurse quickly helped her drink some water."She came here briefly and left".The Doctor sighed and left the two ladies alone in case the patient needed to relieve herself.After wetting her throat, she asked "Can I have your phone, please? I need to make a call"."I……. I….. Okay", the nurse stuttered.On getting the little mobile phone, Mai smiled brightly and typed in a string of numbers she knew by heart.Placing it beside her left ear, she listened to the automated ringing of the phone. Mia counted down in her heart that soon the man she treasures would pick up.After three consecutive times, he did not pick up the call. The light in her eyes dimmed and she reluctantly handed back the phone."In case the person calls back, please tell him that a certain Mia Arturo called", she laid down and drew the blanket to her chin level.The nurse took that as a cu

An aggressive knock on the door woke Mia up. Taking her time to bathe properly, she came out feeling refreshed.Perhaps the person on the other side of the door was persistent in disturbing her peaceful morning.Abruptly opening the door, Aurora didn't have much time to change her ugly expression and it was caught by Mia."I'm sorry, did I wake you up?" Flashing a sweet smile, she found a comfortable spot to sit."I saw everything on the internet yesterday. They don't know much about you yet their tongue is vicious".At this point, Mia had no choice but to burst into tears and seek comfort in the arms of Aurora."It's alright little cousin, we know you are not half as bad as they think '', rubbing her hair, Aurora's lips arched mysteriously.Mia almost had the urge to think about what she had said. Nevertheless, she tossed it to the back of her mind. It sounded pleasant but something was missing."Shopping for some dinner gowns can lift your spirit. Come on, get dressed, and let's gra