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* Never doubt the simple fact that you are loved and needed. *
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------ Mira ------
It felt like I have been floating on empty space for ages when I finally landed back on Earth...
And slowly but steadily, my eyes opened...
My eyes closed reflexly when exposed to bright light...
Soon... I opened it once again, slowly but steadily and began getting used to my surroundings.
The first thing I noticed was the white walls then the smell of formaline.
Where am I? I found myself wondering.
Until something knocked into my subconscious state.
Hospital?
But how did I get here?
Just when I was still trying to figure out what was going on...
I heard that voice... One whom I didn't know I have been longing to hear.
" Mira? You are awake? " I raised my gaze and it crashed with his...
I was completely stunned to realize just how red his eyes was...
Had he been crying? I wondered.
But why?
" Hey... " I tried to say but couldn't as my throat felt very hoarse... So hoarse that I wondered if my throat had been fried up.
" Water... " I managed to whimper at last.
Thankfully, he heard my whimper and got me some water.
He helped me up and assisted me with drinking.
After drinking... I felt a lot better and refreshed.
Then with Joseph's help I slowly laid back on the bed.
Minutes passed by and non of us spoke as we just kept staring at one another...
So many words to be spoken... Yet we were silent.
Just when Joseph was about to speak.
" Mira, You are awake? " Evie's emotional voice rang in the room.
Only then did I realize that we weren't alone in the room after all.
She stood up from the chair I guessed she was lying on and walked towards my bed.
" Mira... Baby! You are awake! " She cried as she held my hands.
" Hm... " I managed to nod.
" Oh my, Mira! You scared the hell out of me! How could you sleep for three days? "
Her words made me pause in astonishment. " Three days? " I thought alarmingly.
How's that even possible? It shouldn't be more than hour or two right?
Or so I thought.
" I... What happened to me? " I found myself asking as I just couldn't recollect anything at present.
Instead of giving me a reply... She stared menacingly at Joseph.
Who returned her stare with a blank one.
What's going on with the two? I wondered.
I always knew, Evie to be an overprotective mother hen but I never thought she'll become this menacing towards Joseph.
Just then, a knock was heard at the door and an attending doctor walked in.
" You are finally awake, Miss. " The young doctor said with a flashing smile.
" Yes... " I replied.
" How are you feeling now? " She asked.
" Better. "
" Feeling pain anywhere? " Her question made me more sensitive to my body.
" My stomach feels a bit sore. " I replied.
" Oh... That's normal... Your stomach suffered from high acidity. But you'll be fine. "
" Okay... "
" So let me do a quick check up on you. " She said ushering the duo to leave the room.
Once they left...
The young doctor began an overall check up on her.
" I don't mean to meddle in your affairs Miss Eddison. "
" You can just call me, Mira. " I smiled.
" Alright, Mira. I can't help but wonder what really happened to you? And why? " She stated.
As if her words were all that were needed... The memories of what happened earlier flashed through my mind...
I recalled the feeling of being left alone, the post on social media, the comments... My thoughts...
Tears... Heartache... Headache.
Then the pill! Yes the pill.
I was feeling headache so I took a pill... Which I assumed to be a pain killer.
" I took a pill. " I replied slowly.
" Um... Where did you find the pill? " She questioned carefully.
" In my room. "
" Oh... Okay. "
" The check up is done... You are completely fine now... You just need to rest for a day or two then you'll be discharged. "
" Alright, Doc. "
" You can call me, Linda... "
" Really? " I was shocked hearing this, Doctor's are meant to be proud and arrogant right?
But why is she proving to be different?
" Yeah... I am not that old... Just 25. " She smiled.
" Oh wow... You are indeed very young... " I said and we both burst out giggling.
" By the way, Mira... Joseph is your boyfriend right? "
" Yes... " I replied almost shyly.
It's really funny how, just " a while ago " I was doubting our relationship and now I was admitting it.
" Oh... That's expected considering how much he cares about you. "
" Really? "
" Yeah... I doubt he had any sleep during the last three days that you were unconscious. "
" Wow. "
" He really cares about you, Mira... I don't know about your history together but all I can say is that, he truly cares about you... He's one in a million! Don't lose him! "
" I won't. " for some reason it felt like I was talking more to myself than her.
" Great. "
" What about you, Linda? Are you in a relationship? "
" Currently... No. I am still focusing on my dream. "
" Which Is? "
" To become a gynecologist... Am currently on it.... Hopefully I'll achieve my dreams in about three years time. "
" I hope you do. "
" Yeah... Thanks. " She smiled.
" I really admire doctors. "
" Really? "
" Yeah... You guys are really so unique and special. "
" Well... We are just normal humans like you... And being a doctor is just like any other profession... Just that we have a commitment and that's to save lives and that passion and drive is what keeps us moving despite the odds we face along the way. "
" Um... "
" I believe every profession is special... As long as you are best at what you do then you are doing well! "
" Yeah... "
" So you haven't told me what your future ambition is. "
" A criminal lawyer "
" That's nice... You must be very good at literature and government... I see. "
" They are my most favorite subjects. "
" That's cool. Just keep Pursuing your dreams, Kay? Don't stop for anything, alright? "
" I won't... Thanks, Linda. "
" You welcome. "
" Hm... "
" So I'll be going now... I'll see you later. "
" Alright, Bye. "
" Take care... " She smiled before standing up and leaving.
Not long after she left, I felt my eyelids dropped tiredly and soon... I fell asleep once again.
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A/N : What do you think, guys?