Oxymoron

CHAPTER 4 : Stranger.

I yanked the needles and wires of my body and tried to leave the confinement of the hospital bed. Unfortunately , having a broken my foot, getting out of the bed was not an easy task. I crawled against the cold tiles of the floor and made my way to the door. Just as I reached for the door handle, someone else pushed against the door and knocked me over.

"I am so sorry . Are you - , wait , why are you out of bed?"

I looked up at the man who was questioning how I ended up at the door. He had shoulder length black hair and auburn eyes. I didn't recognise him.

"Who the hell are you?"

"The guy who brought you here . I came to check if you were feeling better. Speaking of which , What the hell were you trying to do?"

" I was testing Einstein's theory of relativity. What the fuck does it look like I was trying to do? I was burning that bloody closet."

"Well , in the process of burning the closet you managed to nearly kill yourself so well done on that brilliant achievement."

"Thanks , I was trying to be subtle about the suicide intention but since you want to yell it out to the whole damn planet , be my guest."

"Now why on earth would you be suicidal."

"I have my reasons."

"Please do elaborate."

"No thanks."

"Aw what a shame. I wanted all the gossip and the juicy details. "

"Get out ! I'll pay you back for the hospital bill as soon as I'm out of here. Now please leave me the hell alone!"

Tears stung my eyes but I fought the urge to let them spill over. The smirk on

"You're welcome by the way."

"For what exactly ?"

"Let'see. For starters saving your life, bringing you to the hospital and then being so kind as to pay the hospital bill ."

"You and I both know that I could have paid that bill on my own . You did not save my life. All you did was pick me up and dump me here. Thanks."

"Somebody is a little bit cranky today."

"Get out."

"I don't get it. You nearly killed yourself but your so damn relaxed about it. What gives?"

"Lets make a deal. If you leave me alone right now , I won't kill you, okay?"

"I'd like to see you try"

"Just leave ."

"Okay you want me to leave? I'll leave if you tell me 3 things."

"I can't even believe i'm doing this. Anything particuar?"

"Yes actually. Whats your real name ?"

"What do you mean real name ?"

"From what I can tell , the I.D in your coat is fake . Or am I mistaken Julia Andrews?"

"I'm Riley, what else?"

"How long did that scar on your hand take to heal and how did you get it?"

" Four months."

"How did you get it ?"

"It's a pretty long story"

"I have time ."