Angels calling

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a bit shorter chapter but it is a start !

With a deep breath, Elena comes to, around her are many sounds, sirens, beeps, shouts of people. She feels an annoying pressure on her chest the whole time. As Elena wakes up more she starts to wave her arms to get rid of the annoying feeling on her chest. She hits some arms that stop shortly after and start shouting things to other people. Shortly afterwards, the stretcher is wheeled out of the ambulance and Elena is taken to the ICU. She is in a lot of pain and eventually manages to make this clear to the doctors who are working on her. They give her some pain relief after which Elena can focus more on what the doctors are doing and the questions they are asking. Slowly it becomes clear to everyone what happened and how lucky Elena is that she is still alive. The conclusion from all the studies is ultimately some bruised organs, bruised ribs with a small tear, a concussion and a broken cheekbone. And of course she's covered in bruises and cuts from all the beating and shards on the floor. However, it remains to be seen whether there is damage to the brain due to the lack of oxygen. Elena is helped by a nurse to wash away all the blood and dirt from her body after which all wounds are cared for and stitched where necessary. The nurse is a nice lady about Elena's age. "This wasn't the first time your friend was so violent was it?, you have quite a few scars on your body," the nurse says compassionately. Elena sighs, "no, he's had loose hands for a while, but it's never been as bad as now". Elena rubs her arms, everything hurts and those hospital clothes don't fit well either. "Is there someone I can call for you? Who might be able to get some stuff or sit with you." the nurse asks. Elena shakes her head. "The only one I would like to call I don't know the number out of my head, and I haven't seen my phone here." Elena carefully sits back on the edge of the bed and the nurse helps her get into bed. "If you need something or there is something, you can press that button, and I'll be there as soon as possible" she says after which she walks out of the room. With the blanket pulled over her, Elena closes her eyes, everything in her body hurts and is sore. With all the pain medication, it doesn't take long for Elena to fall into a restless sleep.