𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 | Faye Yoko

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 1: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝗸𝗼?

6 years ago..

I didn't know that this would happen in my life. I really thought I was lucky, but no, all the unimaginable things happened. Many words wandered in my mind, I didn't know what happened. How did I become like this? What will happen to me now? What will happen to me..

I, myself, Yoko Apasra Lertprasert, slept for one year. Imagine, I slept for one year? They said I've been in a coma for exactly 12 months and a half. It's lucky that I'm still alive.

After I saw my family and friends, I felt like they didn't expect me to wake up from a deep coma. I could see the shock on their faces and I'm thankful that they are still there after all of that.

A year ago, I was in an accident that I never imagined or wished for, but guess what? I still ended up there. I guess that it's my fate. I couldn't stop it from happening; it was meant for me. If that's what was destined to happen to me, I'll just accept it.

Just like Snow White, right? She was sleeping peacefully, unaware of the world around her, until someone woke her up with a kiss. I wonder who my Prince Charming will be, the one who will come into my life unexpectedly and bring a magical change, awakening me from my lonely life and filling my days with such joy that no one could ever imagine. God I need to stop thinking like this-

My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden knocking on my ward. I was just kidding about the whole Snow White thing. Maybe it was a sign for me to stop being so cringey and obsessing over my love life.

"So, how are you feeling, Yo?" asked Issa, my best friend, with a concerned look on her face. She's always been the first to ask how I was doing, even if she annoys me sometimes.

"I don't know, I didn't even feel that I was in a coma. I thought I just slept." I replied, looking down at my hands. My fingers trembled slightly as I tried to grasp the reality of the situation.

For real, it felt like I had just woken up from a deep sleep. There were no memories of being unconscious, no sense of time passing. It was as if I had closed my eyes for a moment and then opened them to a completely. I could see how the concern surrounds the faces of those around me, but my mind was still struggling to catch up with what had happened.

"That was crazy, Yo." I was shocked when your hands suddenly moved. I thought you were never going to wake up." Said Issa, her voice with relief and laughter.

"She's really crazy." I thought to myself, watching her annoying grin that lights up the room. Her carefree attitude is comforting in its own way. Marissa always had a way of bringing lightness to the darkest moments, making the unbearable seem just a little bit more bearable — just like this moment.

"Do you want me to go back to sleep?" I responded, a little bit irritated. I think she really didn't expect that I would wake up.

"Of course not, stop joking. I missed you, Yoko. I'm so happy that you're alive again." She said as she pulled me into a tight hug. Did I die? She really is crazy.

"You smell bad." She said, wrinkling her nose as she sniffed at my head.

"Shut up, I don't care." I responded, rolling my eyes.

Marissa grabbed some fruits from her fruit bouquet. It was kinda funny because there were so many fruits there. The fruits were probably heavier than her.

"Oh, here. Eat some banana." She offered, handing me an opened banana. I'm not that sure if I can eat yet though.

"Is it fine to eat now? Didn't I just wake up this morning?" I asked, looking at the banana suspiciously. Is this girl trying to kill me?

"Yes, I'm the law. But it's your choice if you want to die or not." She said with a witch-like laugh. It never failed to make me smile. I really missed her too.

"Do you remember the driver of that motorcycle? I would have waited for him. Who is he to be drunk driving? Worthless, five years is not enough for that!" Issa exclaimed, her anger clearly visible.

I couldn't answer Issa's question. I suddenly remembered that I was clueless about what happened that time. I had no idea why I was here, why I became like this.

"Issa, don't laugh at me, okay? But can you tell me what happened? I really don't know." I hesitated, afraid she might laugh at me.

"Don't tell me that you're clueless? Your family didn't even bother to say what happened?" She asked, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion.

"I am, so please tell me. I didn't ask them. I feel like they didn't bring it up because they thought it might trigger me. That was also the advice from the doctor." I said, avoiding eye contact with her.

I asked myself, why didn't my parents tell me? Well, I didn't ask. Maybe they thought I knew.

"So, are you sure you want to hear? Won't it trigger you?" Her voice filled with concern. I could see how she hesitated.

"Yes, it's okay. At least I know why I'm here right now, right?" I laughed. I really didn't know; I just wanted to know.

"You know when the accident took place, right? Exactly 12 months and a half ago. You were on your way home, to your house. It was kind of late then, probably after class. Then there was a stupid driver who was drunk driving. You were in the right place, you even crossed at the pedestrian lane, at the right time. But guess what? There, tsk. He stated that he wasn't drunk and didn't intend to hit you. Yes, we get it that it wasn't intentional, but the fact that he denied that he wasn't drunk at that time? It's just unacceptable. He had the nerve to say he wasn't! He literally smelled like alcohol that time. Idiot. So, your Dad filed a lawsuit against him. Then the story goes on until he was charged with 5 years imprisonment plus fines." Issa explained, her eyes blazing with anger. I could clearly see her frustration. I can't blame her though.

"Ah, I see. That's why I ended up like this." I responded honestly. To be honest, I felt nothing after she told me that. I felt nothing, like it didn't matter to me.

"Thanks for telling me. I appreciate it, Issa. Even if you looked like a tiger while talking." I can't help but chuckle.

"Shut up, Yoko. I didn't visit you every day in this room for the past year for you to treat me like this!" She said as she rolled her eyes while smiling.

I really appreciate how she stayed by my side until now. Marissa Lloyd, my home, my bestie, my for lifer. My best friend since pre-school, I never thought our friendship would last this long. It's uncanny because out of all the people I've met, why Issa? We always fight, but why her? I guess she really is the best friend that was meant for me. I'm so thankful because I have her; she's the best.

"So what about your studies? If you'll continue it, you'll have to repeat. You are aware of that, right? Be prepared for me if you don't continue. Coma is not the only thing you'll experience with me." she said, giving me a look that could send chills down my spine.

"Oh right, I totally forgot about that. I'll think about it." I said, realization dawning on me. I forgot I was studying. If I had never gone into a coma, I'm sure I would be graduating this year. Tsk, I wish I hadn't been hit that time.