Shifting Path

Chapter 2 - New Hope

  Life is full of mysteries. You can't judge life because of what circumstances you have. Some people were born to success. Some people were born to struggle at first then later a huge success will come into their life. Some people are already contented living with an average lifestyle and the worst is some people are failed to bring success to their lives and a tragic fate.

You cannot obtain success with hard work only. But also, the way you think and how you plan carefully your goals. But the biggest factor that can also affect your success is luck.

It's been 5 days since the operation was done. I woke up with a beautiful sunshine that strikes through the window.

"Congratulations! You survive."

"Thank you, doctor. Without you, I am already dead."

"No worries, it's my job to save lives."

I look around my room and later the nurse came in.

"Sir Johann Lockwoods, you have a visitor."

"Who is it?"

An unfamiliar woman who is wearing a red blouse and a long dark skirt entered my room.

"What a beautiful day, isn't it?"

"So-so."

"Tell me a beautiful woman, why you come here? Is it fate brought us together?."

"..."

She remains silent while quenching her hands.

"C'mon, don't be shy. I'm willing to talk because I'm in a good mood and this is the best day ever came into my life. Oh, by the way. What's your name?"

She remains silent and her tears begin to fall.

"Hey, don't cry. I'm here to cheer you--"

She raises her right arm backward. In a blink of an eye, her palm slaps through my face.

"HEY! THAT HURTS!"

"YES, IT IS. BUT THAT DOESN'T ENOUGH! How dare you to use my boyfriend's body!
You are insane! You are terrible."

"Well, IM SORRY! I still have things to do with my life."

"I DON'T CARE! You use my boyfriend's body for your selfishness!"

"Me? Selfish? C'mon! I just contribute myself to medical science. Look at the bright side, we manage to bring something great! Because of what happened today, people may live more!"  

I don't care! You've done bad things to me. Using my boyfriend's body, forging my signature and what's next? You want me to be your girl? Hell no!"

"It looks like my plan is busted. Don't be such a killjoy. I'm not totally selfish. I'll include you to be a part of this huge success."

"I don't care about your stupid success! I'm warning you, from now on. Be careful."

She started to walk and leave the room furiously.

"Wow, she's hot. I like her."

The doctor smiles and starts talking.

"Yeah, she is. But you will have difficulties to get her trust especially you did a bad thing to her."

"Well, before I problem that. Let's celebrate the success of the operation."

"Sure."

I am so lucky to manage to stay alive but there still a weird feeling inside my chest.
What is this feeling? I hope nothing bad will happen.
I quickly take my phone, call my manager to tell the good news and arrange a party schedule for the success of my operation.