A Strange Connection

'Am I alive?' I thought as I gained consciousness.

I gently opened my eyes to the same hospital room. It was very dark outside and Mom and Zara were both asleep on bed beside me.

Does the hospital allow two people to stay after hours? Well, no one in the world would have the strength to make either of them leave when I am the one in hospital, I concluded with a smile.

'Why am I not dead? What does this ghost want?' I wondered.

It was too dark in the room, I couldn't see much but I definitely felt his presence in the room.

Out of nowhere he spoke, "If I can touch you than you can feel me too."

I closed my eyes again and pretended not to listen.

"And now I am pretty sure you can hear and see me too."

Oh, what should I do… what should I do? Maybe if I wake others up he will go and not kill me, but what if he gets pissed and kills them as well? Oh, I don't want to be the reason of their deaths. What should I do?

"Please Amrita; please tell me that you can hear me too. And why are you scared of me, you know I won't hurt you."

How on Earth would have I known what he would do to me? I kept on pretending that I couldn't hear him and he was quiet.

After a very long time, which at least felt that way to me, I opened a tiny slit of my eyes to see if he was there, and yes, he was there, so I shut them off again.

He did see the movement so he spoke again, "Ok, I understand you want me gone. I would not bother you anymore. I would let you heal in peace." He sounded hurt.

He placed his hand gently on cheek; he was so warm, how could a ghost be so warm, aren't ghost cold like they show in paranormal series?

"Please take care and get well soon." He gently pressed his lips on my forehead and was gone.

Was he really gone? I opened up my eyes and he was not there.

'Wow! He is gone', I screamed in my happiness and my mom stirred.

I shushed and relaxed. Although he was a ghost but his touch didn't feel scary and why did he wish me a get well soon? Did he kiss me on my forehead? Why would the ghost of an unknown man kiss me on my forehead? It was weird but I was glad he was gone. Or was I?

Why did I feel hollow? Why did I feel I knew him, like deep down there was some attachment or connection? Was I turning crazy? What was the matter with me? Why was I feeling bad for a ghost? I was actually missing him. What was wrong with me…?

Maybe I should sleep. Yes. I should sleep and forget him. He is gone for good. Yes, it was for the best, and eventually I did fall asleep again.