Gains and Losses (ON HOLD)

Chapter No. 15:Family Business

Chapter No.15:Family Business

~Anna P.O.V~

I slowly opened my eyes, finding myself tucked away in a bed. Moving my head, I squeezed my eyes shut when all I saw was a blur of shapes. My body felt weak. Taking a look at my surroundings, I saw that all the walls and curtains were a plain white, giving me the distinct feel of a hospital dorm.

Why I am in the hospital? Was that slimmer club just a dream, and I am still in the hospital? When I did-

As I looked to my left, I spotted a guy with dark brown hair, who looked around my age. Sitting next to me, his gaze focused ahead and his roughly calloused fingers fiddled nervously through his hair. Confused, I raised both my eyebrows at this stranger.

Noticing me, he suddenly stood up from his chair; ''Hey, how are you feeling?''

Trying to get up, I frowned, ''I'm fine, but who are you?"

''Hey, my name's Cameron." He shook his strong hand with mine, ''I saw you pass out outside.''

''Oh," I said awkwardly, "Thank you so much. I'm Anna, by the way." Looking back up to him, I smiled softly, "I was just feeling dizzy. It was hot.''

"Did you even eat any food this morning?" he asked in a caring manner.

Trying to explain myself, I let my eyes dart across the room, "Umm, yeah."

''C'mon, don't do this." Taking my hand, Cameron looked me straight in the eye, ''Starving yourself is not good for your health.''

''Yeah, I know. I'm just not used to this hot weather and all this exercise.'' I said quietly. Taking an even deeper breath than before I added, ''I'm new here and my trainer wasn't listening to me. ''

''Really? I thought my dad was serious during fitness training," he said.

Shocked, I widened my eyes, "Wait, he's your dad?"

''Forget about it,'' he laughed. ''Just come with me.''

''But, where?''

''Oh, don't worry. You can trust me.'' His lips tugged up into a smile.

Getting up from the bed, I followed him. I was still feeling weak, but I forced my struggling legs. He stopped near a room that looked like a mini office. Taking a look around I saw there was an average sized wooden table in the right corner and two chairs sat beside it. Cameron took a seat in one, and after a couple of seconds of his curious stare, I perched on the other.

''Why are we here?'' I asked after a few seconds of silence.

''I need some company for lunch," He stated while opening some boxes I left here in the morning. Sitting there, I just stared at what he was doing.

Why does he need my company?

''Here, take this."

Interrupting my thoughts, Cameron handed me a bowl full of chicken with some white sauce and vegetables. 

''No, thank you, but I don't want to eat it.''

Sighing, he just shoved the bowl more in my face, "Anna, please. Just eat it. It's Chicken Raisin with nuts and vegetables."

I didn't answer him, I just looked at the box. It looked tasty with colorful vegetables. However, when my stomach let out a loud rumble of annoyance I frowned and grabbed the meal from his hands. I waited for a second and put a spoonful in my mouth. The salad didn't taste bad or anything. It was actually delicious.