~Next Day~
The skylight outside was still dark and hazy, the air was a bit cold, capable of luring one back to sleep, but that wasn’t the case in Sonia’s ward.
Her eyes, immediately they snapped open, were greeted by the soft energy lighting glowing in the room.
The room was extraordinarily peaceful, with just the faint hum of the air conditioner.
The light was soft and warm, the air conditioner was just right.
She stretched herself, a yawn escaping her lips, and involuntarily she stretched her hand, gently placing it over her mouth and she froze.
The familiar sting she felt whenever she stretched her hand was absent.
There was no itch and no pain, no tug from the line of IV like the day before.
“It can’t be…” she screamed inwardly as she pushed herself upright.
Her left hand trailed down her right and it was free, then she checked the other hand…free.
Sonia’s heart raced with happiness, her lips beamed with a smile…say it was the best smile she had for six months.
With every misfortune she had expected to witness on waking this time, she didn’t expect this miracle.
The disappearance of the IV line from her hand.
She had already braced her mind to live with it for a long time, but who would have thought it would be removed while she slept.
Like a child that was set free from punishment, her head bubbled with thoughts and her heart with excitement.
Her eyes weren’t blurry, Sonia lifted her hand to her face.
She carefully moved her fingers a few times and when she saw them clear as they are.
She exhaled.
But that didn’t make her hopes high.
Kelvin had warned her earlier there was a high chance the symptoms could return.
Still… This morning alone felt like a gift.
A remarkable one.
She wanted to experience every second of it.
And besides, she hoped to step into it with vigor.
Sonia stretched again, deeper this time.
Her shoulders rolled, her arms felt lighter and stronger.
When she tested her legs, they responded, though still slightly heavy…it felt alive and that’s all that matters.
Carefully, she sat upright.
She slowly sat up on the bed.
She had to wait for Kelvin to come around this morning.
Then ask him clearly…if she is now stable to live without fluids.
Her eyes roamed the room, the fog on her memory seemed to have lifted but not for her to delve into.
The next moment, her eyes narrowed as she felt the presence of someone else in the room.
She looked sideways and noticed a figure on a reclining lounger.
Laying with his hand folded across his chest, his eyes closed, his lips pursed and the thick lashes of his eyes folded into each other delicately.
His outfit was a simple one, clearly not a night wear but seems he was ever ready.
Was he treating this as a work station?
She mused.
But she still felt warm.
For the past four years she had been the one waiting for someone.
She leaned closer from the bed to get a clearer view of him now that he is asleep.
How long has he been here?
Is it possible this is how he spends his night while I was unconscious?
Isn’t it tiring?
Sonia’s brow furrowed.
The first time she woke up, she was certain she had a recollection of every single detail in the room and more certain she never saw a reclining lounger…nor a trace of anything related to it.
Sonia made a simple conclusion, It is either he always folded it away in the day or he had simply brought it in.
She exhaled softly.
“Have you seen enough?” Kelvin’s voice filtered through the silent room.
Sonia’s heart skipped a beat, her cheeks reddened with embarrassment…she had only wanted to take a peek.
Who knew she would be caught in the act?
Flustered, she hurried to lie back but her body betrayed her.
Instead of falling onto the bed, she tipped forward.
Her head pitched toward the floor.
Her hand grappled to hold on to anything but she only caught the air.
“Kel…!”
Thud.
“Ouch”
“Mmh.”
The sounds overlapped.
Sonia blinked, stunned.
Her heart thumped hard in her chest with fear as she pressed her forehead gently.
The fall doesn’t seem painful, Kelvin sure knows how to select his floor covering in case of accidents like this.
“Aren’t you getting up?” Kelvin’s muffled voice sounded right beside her ear, startling her..
Sonia glanced down and instinctively pushed herself up but a wave of dizziness washed over her, the world tilted and she fell again right on Kelvin…her human pillow. Read the latest chapters at novelping.com.
“I am ..so…sorry..I am…” she stuttered as she stood up but she wasn’t able to keep her frame steady.
Kelvin stood up, his gaze locked on her, his lips parted to speak but as she swayed again.
Kelvin stretched his hand forward and gently pulled her to himself.
“You take it easy. Take a breath.”
Sonia breathed gently, her head rested on his chest, his heart beat thumped hard in her ears.
Sonia felt blood rush to her cheeks.
She wanted to speak but wasn’t sure what she wanted to say.
“Are you okay?” Kelvin asked as he pulled away, his face expressionless as though the gentleness from him earlier was a dream.
Sonia nodded.
“Am I okay now?” She asked, her eyes peering into his face for any sign of emotion.
“Can I now live without the IV?”
Kelvin shrugged.
“Let’s see how you handle today’s matter.”
His gaze swept over her body again, taking inventory of a few signs.
“You woke up early…can’t sleep?”
She shook her head, returning to the bed.
“I don’t want to be late.”
A faint curve touched his lips.
“I never knew someone would be so eager to attend her own funeral.”
“Well,” she said with a small smirk, “I am.”
“Alright.” Kelvin reached for his stethoscope.
“Let’s see how you are this morning.”
Sonia laid down as Kelvin went through the morning check up, once done he noted down a few observations.
“I think you can leave this place for now,” he declared.
Sonia’s eyes shone with new light.
“Seriously?”
Kelvin stared at her for a moment, a mix of emotion surged through his chest, his heart felt heavy and burdened at the truth he couldn’t tell her.
It is a patient’s right to know but in Sonia’s case, Kelvin couldn’t break the news to her.
Not when she is trying to stay positive.
“Kelvin, why aren’t you speaking? Is there a problem? Is something on my face?”
Sonia’s heart thumped in her chest.
That look was a bit familiar.
Something is definitely wrong.