The White Tulip (Symbolism Of My Feelings)

Prologue (Part Two)

Honey

My head was still aching but still, I woke up. I blinked a few times to assure myself I was alive. The very first thing I made out was a short figure, standing by my left side. The first impression of the young nurse was that she was... pink? I didn't know why but her slim body was covered with pink. It looked like she came from in a Photoshop program. I was inwardly thrilled to know that my body wasn't hurting; its state was as if I woke up from a nap.

Wait a minute... Since when six nurses came here? And they were talking to me at the same time, the same words I figured out from lip-reading. Six persons or not asked me with a smile and anxiousness plastered on their faces:

''Are you feeling better, dear?''

''I think so but... why are you all... pink?'' I asked in bewilder.

My vision went back to normal. There was one nurse now. The nurse was confused and frowned a little. She trotted to the mirror and looked at it. Her left hand came into contact with her face, then checked whether there was something disturbing in the uniform but she didn't find anything.

''Pink. You know; it's all around you. Especially your head.'' I added.

''Are you sure you are okay, dear?'' She talked as if she was my grandma. Actually like every elder I've seen. After that, she continued with a big grin which made her look like an idiot. ''I'll call the doctor...''

''No need. I'm... just a little dizzy, that's all. But is there something that makes you happy right now? As I can remember nurses are more worried towards their patients...'' It was rude of me to ask such a personal question. But you couldn't blame me. I was very dizzy and there's very little chance that I would say anything in the right state of mind. While I was realizing everything happening around me, the nurse started dancing in a silly manner. Was she even listening to me? Why did I have to be with that woman? ''Nurse. Hello.''

''Oh... Sorry.'' She giggled. ''It's just... today someone confessed to me, someone who I liked for a long time.''

Aw, I was touched. I wished I could also find my REAL love just like her! It's so romantic... But the color pink and the nurse in love didn't have anything in common at all, right? Or... pink has a meaning of love... Did that mean... No way. The thought of me being a person who can see people's aura is ridiculous. When I blinked a few times, the nurse went back to normal... I think.

''I will leave you to rest. If you need something then ring the bell.'' I turned my head to the right. The bell was placed on a table next to me. A glass of water was placed on one of the corners of the furniture. ''I'll be near the room.'' And she left jumping. The door was closed behind her. What a weird nurse!

I was now alone, more precisely - lonely. There was a bowl of soup, medicine and a bottle of water but I hadn't had the appetite to taste anything. Why was I here?... Oh... I remembered. I didn't tell you the whole story, did I.

''TAEJOON! LOOK OUT!''

Those were my mother's last words. We... were crushed in an accident with another car. The driver there was already dead, my parents and my sis also weren't together with me. How am I alive?! THE HELL?!! Where is my family? Are they okay? Are they dead?... Why did I ask this question? They can't be out of this world. They can't just leave me behind. I need to go to find them.

I tried very to get up but my head didn't allow me to do any more movements. After failing a few times to seek my mother, father, and Yuki, I lay down the bed and closed my eyes, making an effort to prevent the pain. I didn't dare ring the bell the nurse told me about. I just felt I would be fine if I don't do brief moves and give myself a little rest. Without noticing, I fell asleep.