Just A While Longer
This Life is Yours!
You had a long dream. You were standing at the middle of the road when suddenly the road became liquid and you were almost drowning. Then you were panting on the ground and someone towered over you. “ You’ve made your choice. A deal is a deal. A life with a life. Never forget that.”
Your head was throbbing when you woke up. You saw Sunghee was sleeping in a chair nearby. She looked like she had been crying again. You touched your forehead. It felt weird. The ceiling was looming too high and you felt like throwing up.
“You’re awake?”
You saw Daniel Chae came and he sat at the edge of the bed. “How are you feeling?” He pushed the button to call the doctor.
“Dizzy.”
“You should be. Your temperature almost hit 43 degrees.” He said, worried.
You shut your eyes, and felt your throat was dry. “Water.”
Daniel Chae went over the side drawers and poured plain water from a jug into a glass. He sat on the bed and handed you the glass. “Slowly.”
You drank slowly but you choked and started coughing. Daniel Chae took the glass and patted on your back.
“Are you okay?” His face was worried sick.
You nodded while coughing. The doctor came along and inspected upon you. After he was satisfied with the inspection, he told you that you were to stay at the hospital for at least a day more. You felt sick just thinking about it.
Sunghee who woke up before the doctor came was sitting solemnly in her chair. You looked at her with guilt.
“Sunghee-ah.”
She came over and pouted. “You’re killing me Sora.”
“I’m sorry.”
“You felt like you were on fire or something. The doctor said your body temperature was quite high and anything could’ve happen…” Her voice trailed off. She looked down
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