Twisted Memories [Under Revision]

Chapter XI

Farewell

"I love you, Faith."

I heard a small voice say as I opened my eyes languidly. My blurry vision landed on the familiar male figure, it seems like he was running away in urgency.

I was probably dreaming.

As I fully opened it, my vision became clearer. I see my surrounding filled with whiteness.

White walls, white bed, white sheets, white tables, white couch. Everything was white.

It feels so odd right now. It felt like I've been sleeping for so long.

I stared listlessly at the white ceiling, trying to recall the last activity I did the last time I was awake. And then everything came back to me. The first scene that flashed in my mind was an image of them kissing. All the ache I've temporarily forgotten had returned.

"Emerald!" mom called out.

From the corner of my eye, I see my mom running toward me with tears in her eyes. She pulled me into a hug, although it was a loosened embrace. I miss her. As I recall the last conversation I had with her, I felt my eyes hot, the tears were threatening to fall but I decided to hold it back.

"I'm sorry, mom." I cooed; returning her embrace.

Finally overcoming my enervation, I managed to rose up and sit, leaning my head on the headboard. She smiled at me and stroke my cheek "No, I'm sorry dear, I should've been there for you during your darkest days. I am a horrible mother. I was supposed to help you stand up but I ended up pulling you down instead." muttered mom guiltily in between her sobs.

"No mom, you helped me up. I'm thankful that you took me under your care and gave me all the love I need without expecting anything in return, you never gave up on me, you loved me unconditionally." and before I knew it, the tears I've been suppressing moments ago began to cascade through my cheeks, "A lifetime will never be enough for me to repay you. I'm sorry for everything, I'm sorry for what I said and what I did." I tightened my embrace on her as I cried in her arms.

"I will never give up on you, Emerald. I'll always be here for you no matter what happens, always remember that."

The warmth of a mother provided me comfort and relief. I found haven in her arms. All the pain transiently subsides.

After our reconciliation, a man in a white coat entered the scene. I assume that he's in his fifties. He was immaculate and his gait was formal. "I'm sorry if I'm disturbing you. I'm Doctor Heinz. Right now, I need to do some check-up on you, Ms. Evangeline." said the doctor, a small smile forming on his lips.

His deliverance of speech was pleasant despite the formality. I obliged and nodded.

"How are you feeling?" he inquired as he checked my pulse.

"I feel fine although my head is feeling a bit dizzy." I answered with all honesty.

"Hmmm, that's quite normal, you're still at the adjustment state. Considering that you've been in a coma for a month."

"One month?!" I exclaimed in disbelief. It was quite unbelievable, I thought I was only unconscious for one week.

One month is quite a long time. Questions began to flood through my mind. How is everyone? What did I miss while I was gone? What happened after I lost my consciousness? And there was so much more I wanted to ask. I needed answers.

"It seems like your condition is stable, Miss Evangeline. Although you'll still have to undergo some PET scan and X-ray. If the result comes out well, you'll be discharged." Doctor Heinz informed and smiled.