19 Chapter 19

Ana Louella

I woke up in an unfamiliar room, I am lying in a bed and covered with a white blanket, feeling so drained and thirsty. I wandered my eyes around the room and what I could see was mostly white. The ceiling and walls were painted white and the floor was covered with white tiles. I raised my right hand and I was surprised to see a tube attached at the back of my hand.

'Am I in a hospital? How did I end up here?' I asked internally.

I blinked for a couple of times and tried to remember what happened. My heartbeat suddenly quickened as the waves of memories rushed in.

I remember what happened now. I had a fight with Drake and then I passed out in the middle of our fight. I was wondering who brought me here.

'Did he bring me here?' I asked internally.

Oh! Why the hell did I ask that question when I already knew the answer. Of course, he won't bring me here. He is cruel and besides, he is the reason behind all of these. So, why would he bring me here when he hates me? It was probably Dave who brought me here.

Oh right! Dave promised me that nothing bad will happen to me and he broke that promise. Although I am mad at him, I still need to thank him for bringing me here. As for Drake, I will never forgive him. He was about to pull another prank on me and thankfully, I did not witness it or else, I'd be doomed.

I would not be able to sleep well for months if that happened. Oh man! I am just trying to imagine how those creatures look and I can't help but flinch with that thought. I should just forget about them or else, I won't survive this night.

'Right! Don't think of them, Louella!' I chided internally.

With all the remaining strength in my body, I pulled myself up in a sitting position. My mouth and throat feel so dry and my throat hurts every time I swallow. I need to drink water but I can only see a basket of fruits and a bouquet of white roses on the table.

'Who gave me these flowers?' I asked internally.

I'm pretty sure that Drake isn't the one who sent this bouquet. He just can't be the one who sent this.

When I was sixteen, I asked God for a sign that whoever gave me a white rose, he will be the man whom I'll be with for the rest of my life.

I will be relieved if Dave was the one who sent me these flowers because he already has a family so I can't be with him anymore. Drake can't certainly be the one who sent me these flowers because I don't want to end up with him. I'd rather stay single forever than to have him as my husband. Who would want to marry such a cruel person anyway?

'Right! It's probably just a decoration!' I exclaimed internally.

There is nothing to worry about. It is just a decoration and I'm pretty sure, every patient has a bouquet of flowers.

Damn! I almost forgot that I'm thirsty.

"Hello." I called out and my voice was raspy.

"Is anybody here?" I asked as if there is someone who will answer me.

Right! It isn't probably the time for the nurses to do their rounds. I was about to stand when the door flew opened and there, I saw Dave. He immediately walked towards me and he looked at me worriedly.

"How are you feeling? Are you okay now?" He questioned.

"I feel fine now, but don't forget what you did to me." I replied as I frowned at him.

"I- I'm sorry miss." He said as he scratched the back of his head.

"I'm still mad at you but I want to thank you for bringing me here." I said and then his eyes widened as he shook his head and I looked at him confusedly.

"What?!" I asked.

"Uhh- nothing, it's nothing. Are you hungry?" He asked and I shook my head before answering.

Truthfully speaking, I don't feel hungry at all and I don't think I can eat that much since I still don't have an appetite.

"Just a little thirsty. Where can I get a glass of water?" I asked.

"Oh! Wait here." He said and then he stood up and walked to the right corner.

Wait, what?! Is that a water dispenser? Why didn't I notice that earlier?! I am so stupid!

A few moments later, he appeared in front of me holding a glass of water. He held it out to me and I gladly took it from his hands.

"Thank you." I said.

"It's nothing. Are you sure you aren't hungry?" He asked and I just nodded.

"But miss, you were dehydrated so you should eat. It would help you recover immediately." He said.

"I'm fine. When can I leave the hospital?" I asked.

"You can't leave the hospital yet, the doctor still needs to monitor your condition. You want to leave soon, right? I suggest that you eat your meal now so you'll regain your strength." He replied and I sighed.

"Fine." I grumbled and he chuckled.

"Wait for me here, I'll just get you some food." He said and then I gave him a small smile and with that, he left.

After a few minutes, he returned holding a tray where a bowl was placed on. He fixed the overbed table and then he placed the tray on top of it.

"Eat the porridge before it cools down." He spoke out and I nodded.

"Have you eaten?" I asked as I scooped some porridge and shove it inside my mouth.

The porridge tastes bland just as how bland it looks like.

"I have eaten. Enjoy your meal." He said and I gave him a wry look.

"I'd rather eat popcorn than this." I replied as I rolled my eyes.

"This is a hospital. What do you expect?" He replied as he chuckled.

"That's why I hate going to the hospital." I answered as I placed the spoon back on the tray.

"Seriously Dave, when will I be discharged?" I asked.

"Probably tomorrow or as soon as you recovered so you better eat your meal now so you can recover fast." He said and I just shook my head.

"I'll slice some apples for you." He said.

A few moments later, he handed me a saucer with some apple wedges on it and I gladly took it from his hands. I ate about three apple wedges and then I placed the saucer in the tray along with the bowl of insipid porridge.

"Thank you, Dave." I said and he flashed a smile at me.

"You're most welcome." He replied.

I was a bit skeptical to ask Dave about the person who gave me the bouquet of white roses but I asked him anyway.

"Dave, I was wondering who gave me those roses?" I asked as I pointed the bouquet.

"I almost forgot to return your backpack. I'll go and get it for you. Wait for me here." He said casually and I can't help but give him a confused look.

He seems agitated but he managed to not show it clearly. Why didn't he answer my question? What is up with him?

A few minutes later, he came back holding my backpack on his right hand and then he held it out to me. I stared at him confusedly before taking the backpack from his hand.

"Thank you." I said and he just smiled at me.

"But what about your boss-" Dave cut me off.

"It's fine. He told me to return it to-" He covered his mouth with his hand as if he said something wrong. He didn't finish his sentence. Instead, he changed it.

"Well, I stole it."He said.

"So I can give it back to you." He added and I looked at him confusedly.

There is something wrong with Dave and I can feel it. I need to figure out what is troubling him.

"Well, thanks." I replied and he smiled at me nervously.

"Your stupid boss will definitely get mad at you if he'll know about this." I said and he shook his head.

"He won't. He won't find out who took it." He replied and I just nodded at him.

"I think, I'm recovered, Dave. I should go now. Can you help me pay for my bill?" I asked and then I stood.

"That has been taken care of-" He paused.

"Who paid for it?" I asked.

"Me- I paid for it." He replied.

Dave is certainly lying and I don't believe him. I should return the money to Drake since I don't want to owe him something.

"But miss, you still need to rest. Come on, don't go yet." He said as he urged me to lay down and I obliged.

"Can I make a call?" I asked.

"Sure." He replied and I quickly sat and took out my phone from the side pocket of my backpack.

Damn! My phone is dead. How can I call Andrei?! How can I check on them?! Damn it! They are probably waiting in front of my house now.

"What time is it now?" I asked Dave and he glanced at his wristwatch before answering.

"It's five minutes past five o'clock." He replied.

I am doomed! They do not even know where I am. How am I supposed to tell them what happened?! Heck, I do not even know if they are okay or not! I hope, they are just fine.

"Oh right! Dave, can you please lend me your phone?" I asked and he immediately took out his phone from his pocket and gave it to me.

Thankfully, I have memorized Andrei's phone number. I quickly dialed his number and he immediately answered the call.

"Hello-" I cut him off.

"Drei-" He cut me off.

"Lou, where the hell are you?!" He asked.

"I'm in a hospital." I replied.

"What happened?! Are you okay?" He asked.

"I was dehydrated but I'm fine now. How about you guys?" I asked and he paused for a while and then I heard him sigh.

"What's wrong Drei?" I asked worriedly.

"Lou, promise me first that you'll stay where you are now." He said in a serious tone.

"What's happening Drei?! Will you please tell me now?!" I snapped at him and then I heard him sigh again.

"Meg- she's hospitalized but she's doing fine now. Please, stay in your place. You can go here after you're discharged." He said.

I hope that Drake does not have anything to do with what happened to Meg because if he is involved on this, I will never forgive him.

"Why?! What happened Drei?! Tell me!" I spoke out.

"Dane made her clean his entire house. She was so exhausted and she almost had a heart attack." He replied and I didn't answer.

Andrei was saying something but I couldn't comprehend any of the words he said. I can only feel two things right now, worry and anger. I am worried for Meg and I am so damn angry at Drake. That Drake deserves a punch on his face and I will give it to him now. Who does he think he is? He has no right to torture my friends!

"Dave, bring me to your stupid boss. If he wants to play, then he should just play with me alone." I spoke out and Dave just nodded.