THE ROAD TO YOUR HEART (Completed) ✔

22: She's Not Her

The next morning, Chris was in a slightly better condition. Marley arrived at the hospital as soon as he received a text from Chris.

"Why didn't you tell me about this last night?" Marley asked feeling worried.

"It was late and I didn't want to bother you."

"Really? What's the point of us being friends if I can't be there when you need me? Let this be the last time you say something like that!"

"Yes Sir!" Chris saluted.

"Anyway, how are you feeling now?" Marley asked, wearing a concerned look.

"A little bit weak! The doctor said it was a case of food poisoning. I'm feeling a lot better now though. He said I'll be free to leave in 2 hours." Chris replied.

"Glad you're feeling much better." Marley gave a sigh of relief.

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Later that day, Marley took Chris home after he was discharged from the hospital. He went into Chris' kitchen and put together, a decent healthy meal for his friend to eat.

While Chris ate, Marley relaxed in the living room checking the messages on his phone when he heard a knock on the door.

Chris was about to get up when Marley stopped him. "Don't worry, I'll get it."

"Good morning!" The visitor said immediately he opened the door.

"Good morning! Can I help you?" Marley asked.

"Yes please. My name is Raquel and I'm here to see Chris. Am I in the right place?"

"Yes you are! Come on in." Marley said as he showed her the way in.

"Thank you." She smiled and entered.

"Chris, you have a guest!" Marley yelled.

"Raquel..." Chris smiled as he emerged from the kitchen. "How nice of you to honour my invitation. Please have a seat." Chris said.

"Thank you. Are you feeling alright? You don't look okay."

"I wasn't feeling too good yesterday. I had a stomach upset and had to go to the hospital. My friend just brought me back this morning. Oh and by the way, Marley, this is Raquel, she's my new friend whom I met through my mom. Raquel, this is my buddy Marley, we go way back."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Raquel." Marley said as he stood up and extended his hand.

"The Pleasure is all mine." Raquel shook him and smiled.

"Chris, I'm so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well."

"That's okay. I feel a bit better though. Just a little weak." He replied.

"Aw. I came early so we could spend the day together. Does this mean we won't be able to go out?"

"Uhm, I really don't think so. We did agree the other day to have dinner here right? I could order take-outs if you like?"

"Ew! I don't eat such trashy foods. I have a physique to maintain here. You know you should have just called and told me you were sick. The time I spent coming here, I could have used that to put out an apologetic video for being rude to those silly girls that attacked me at the restaurant last week." She snapped.