Project 100

Echoes of Solace

Victor was impatiently waiting for the doctor. Finally, after two hours, the doctor came out of the ICU and said, "I'm sorry to say this, but your sister is no more." Victor fell to the ground crying after hearing the fact that she had died. Tom, Alex, and Han arrived at the scene and started consoling Victor. A few hours later, Victor was still seated near his sister's room. He was recalling the sweet moments he had with his sister. While Han had gone out to buy food for everyone, Tom and Alex were keeping an eye on Victor to make sure that he wasn't doing anything reckless.

As the night wore on, Victor's tears eventually dried up. He sat in silence, staring blankly at the closed door of his sister's room. Tom and Alex, seeing his pain, sat down beside him in quiet solidarity. Their presence was a comforting reminder that he wasn't alone in his grief. Han returned shortly with the food, but Victor couldn't bring himself to eat. He simply sat there, the memories of his sister replaying in his mind like a movie.

As dawn broke, Victor finally stood up. He wiped away the last of his tears, his expression hardening. "Let's go," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Tom and Alex nodded, understanding his need to leave the place of his sister's demise. They silently followed Victor out of the hospital, leaving behind the sorrow and stepping into the new day with a heavy but resolved heart.

It was now morning and Victor headed out to his office work. As he entered the office, he was greeted by Han, Alex, and Tom, "You could've stayed home, we can handle the case for a few days" said Han and the other two nodded in response. Victor dismissed the idea, emphasizing the project's importance and the need for teamwork to complete it as soon as possible.

Victor had been working on his project on his laptop for the past three hours when Alex called him for lunch. Receiving no response from Victor, Alex decided to call him again, knowing Victor was planning to skip lunch once more. "Yaah, for God's sake, please eat something. Don't skip lunch like you skipped breakfast," Victor replied, "I did have breakfast." "Victor, do you think I'm a fool? I know you didn't have your breakfast, so you better have your lunch." Victor sighed in defeat and sat down for lunch.

After lunch, Tom, Alex and Victor decided to hang out at an amusement park to ease off their mind. They rode on the roller coasters, played games at the arcade, and even indulged in cotton candy. The day was filled with laughter and joy, providing them a temporary pause to their grief.

After a day filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, Victor, Tom, and Alex decided to head home. They walked in silence, each lost in their own thoughts, their hearts heavy with the memories of the day.

As they reached their homes, they each found their own corners of solitude. Victor went to his room, his sanctuary, where the memories of his sister were the strongest. He found comfort in the familiarity of the space, the comforting presence of his sister's spirit lingering in the air. He sighed, letting the exhaustion of the day wash over him, and drifted off to sleep.

Meanwhile, Tom and Alex found their own break. Tom immersed himself in his music, the soothing melodies serving as a lullaby to his weary heart. Alex, on the other hand, found comfort in the quiet stillness of his study, losing himself in the world of books. The break they gave, though short-lived, really helped his sad heart. It was like a quick hug that made him feel better for a bit, easing his pain.