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T W E N T Y - E I G H T: Secret recipe

The fork drops to the floor as Tony gazes at the untouched salad of fresh greens resting on the plate. He slams his fist on the bedside table, making some of the lettuce fly out.

I hold his hand gently, noticing that his palm became sweaty. I get to check out his face as Tony's reaction unfolds before me-- a mixture of stress, alarm, and befuddlement. He manifests a look of someone who's lost inside a maze-like he can't find his way through like he doesn't know what to do. He leans his back on the headboard.

He flinched after I tap him on the shoulder, "Are you okay?"

Glaring at me, he stares as if I have two heads, "Amber, don't ask stupid questions."

"I'm sorry about that, I m-mean, why can't you eat the salad? Do you feel-"

"I already told you not to ask dumb questions!" He raises his baritone voice, making me cringe.

"Apologies." I say, barely a whisper when I mime zipping my mouth.

"And stop saying sorry! Are you sorry for me? Do you pity me?!"

"Of course not, I'm just worried." The change in his mood is understandable. I say to myself that he's just shock or upset, that's all.

"Argh. Who are you to get worried when you caused this? And I thought you were going to shut up? Get out!" His eyes is blazing in anger while he clenches his teeth.

I stop for a moment, trying to compose myself, if we're on a different setting, I would've hissed and fought back but I can't because I admit that I'm at fault here and he needs to be fed, too, "But, you have to eat, let me help-"

"Out!" He points towards the door, shaking in rage, "Now!"

Taking a step back, I bump into Greg who seems clueless about the situation, he places his hands on my shoulders, massaging it gently as he talks to Tony, "Did you like the salad? That's my mother's secret recipe by the way."

Tony's breathing becomes fast, he's still fuming as he eyes Greg's hands on me, is he... He seems... Jealous?, "You're all unbelievable! Leave my room... both of you!"

*****

Doctor Bill arrives. I explain to him, Kelly, George, and Greg about the occurrence earlier. We enter Tony's room as classical music fills the air.

Wow, what a coincidence! That's Mozart's Symphony no. 25 in G minor. My favorite, it was the one we listened to when we had a date at the cruise lounge. I smile reminiscing that beautiful memory. It's very soothing that I'm hoping Tony is calmer now. His eyes are shut close as if he's sleeping while sitting on the bed, but he's showing his lips pulled up so he must be awake, just enjoying the repose of the serene music.

Doctor Bill clears his throat to break the silence, making Tony open his eyes, his jaw clenches as if he was disturbed yet his expression relaxes after seeing the doctor, "Tony, I'm happy you're awake now."

"Thank you, Bill." His brows furrow, "But let me get straight to the point, what's this I'm experiencing now?"

"Since you've been in a coma for weeks, your body must be stiff, it just needs some time and exercise. You'll get back in shape after a few weeks."

"Great!" Kelly claps her hand in joy.

"Weeks?! That's unacceptable. Greg already delayed my shooting for 'Deep Waters- Season Four'. I can't wait any longer."

Deep Waters is a successful television series about rich people in the business world. Tony plays as the protagonist who rose from bankruptcy.

Doctor Bill shakes his head, "You can't hurry your recovery. We didn't even think that you can survive but you did, and that's what matters most. Just focus on your recuperation and not on your comeback in the small screen, alright?"

"I'll take care of your schedule, Tony, just direct your attention on becoming well." Greg taps Tony's back, "You haven't read and memorize the script yet, so we're cool with having to extend your leave."

"If you all say so. What more can I do but follow the doctor's advice, right?" Tony takes deep audible breaths that show disappointment, "I've got a problem though."

"What's that?" We ask in unison.

"My stomach's grumbling. I want to eat Greg's mom's secret recipe salad."  He chuckles. We laugh altogether because we felt relieved after hearing what the doctor said.

I was pretty beat up for the past weeks but now I can freely smile after knowing that everything's going towards the right direction.

Gazing outside the window, the full moon is shining majestically as stars surround it.

Everything's good. I'm in high spirits and completely... over the moon.

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