Chapter Thirty-Four: Room1407
Estelle
"Where's Hana?" he asked the moment he stopped walking in front of me. I was planning to ignore him and just take a bite from my bread but his presence started to annoy me.
"Aren't you prohibited to leave your room?" I asked and looked at him. Since he was standing and I was sitting, my neck felt like it was about to snap.
Why is he so tall and lanky anyway?
"Tch. If you see her, tell her that I need her. Right now," he said and started walking away.
My eyes twitched because of what he told me. He's not even trying to say it to me in a respectful manner.
Who does he think he is?
Also, he was trying his best to avoid me at first but now, he just suddenly got some courage to talk to me.
I just kept on munching my food when suddenly, I remembered about the 76 pesos change from the vending machine that he left last time.
Oh right! I need to give it back to him.
I stood up and walked in his direction to try and catch up with him. I took a deep breath before holding his arms to make him turn around to me.
A heavy sound echoed across the hallway.
"S-Someone fainted!"
"Nurse!"
"Someone call a doctor!"
Four nurses who were just around us headed straight away in our direction. Meanwhile, I was stunned. I can barely move an inch.
Conrad in front of me just suddenly fainted!
"I... I didn't do anything," I said almost whispering while everyone in front of me was busy with Conrad.
One of the nurses gently patted my back and told me to slow my breathing because she noticed that I was starting to panic.
"It's okay, it's okay," the nurse said while still patting my back and looking at me worriedly but I could not take my eyes off Conrad who's now being taken away and if I am not mistaken, they were heading back to his room.
"Do you feel well now? What is your name— Miss! I don't think going after them is a good idea."
The nurse just kept on stopping me but I didn't mind her as if I wasn't hearing her words in the first place. I want to know what's happening! Conrad just suddenly fainted in front of me. What happened?
I rushed to Conrad's room also with the nurse not being able to hold me back.
Everyone inside was in a hurry to leave the door open so I decided to sneak a glance.
My eyes widened when Conrad, who was already on his bed and seemed like he was just sleeping, was attended by three doctors and four nurses. They looked like they were in a panic. I can see the rush in their actions even though they are still calm while monitoring him.
He's attended by a lot of medical staff which made me curious. All of them acted that if Conrad died, it would be the end for everyone also.
Later on, a familiar scent and face passed by me in such a hurry.
"Hana!" I exclaimed. She gave me a glance to acknowledge my presence but worry and most especially fear were written all over her face.
"Shit! Shit!" I heard her exclaim as she helped the others to check on Conrad's status.
I put my attention to him too and noticed that he was now starting to breathe heavily and his right hand was gripping his left chest.
He's struggling so much and witnessing that scene somehow pains me.
What is this? Why am I feeling like this towards a stranger?
"Argh!" I almost screamed in pain. I can later feel myself panting.
I didn't close my eyes but for some reason, memories flashed right into my eyes.
Where am I?
Ah, my body aches.
I looked up and I saw a familiar window.
That's right, I jumped from there. But, why would I?
Oh... I am now walking towards someone.
Here he is again. A face I couldn't recognize yet I am longing for.
Just.... What is this?
A memory? Or just my imagination?
Before I knew it, my legs gave out but before I reached the ground completely, a strong and sturdy hand gripped my right arm.
I slowly lifted up my head and a worried face from a familiar face greeted me. The man from Room 1407!
I saw him check out Conrad's room and later he gazed at me.
"Do you want to come to my room? My wife and daughter are there," he asked as he helped me get back on my feet.
I nodded. Since he had a clutch on his left side, he guided me using his right.
I cannot help but to be amazing. I know that he's someone strong but seeing him still guiding me despite his condition, he is something.
When we arrived at his room, a fresh and relaxing aroma greeted us. In addition, the lovely voice of his wife singing soothe my ears. However, she stopped when she saw the both of us.
"Oh, you're here," she said at her husband first yet greeted me with such confused eyes. "Who is she, honey?"
Before this man answered, I stepped up first.
"Hello, I am Estelle. I'm from Room 1401," I said. The woman gently smiled at me so I smiled back at her.
"She's Yuli and that's our daughter, Rose. You can call me Byron," the man called 'Byron' said while he tried to sit on his bed.
"Huh?" Mrs. Yuli said with a questionable face.
"Huh? Why honey? What's wrong— Ah! Why did you hit me?"
"You brought her here without even introducing yourself properly," Mrs. Yuli said after hitting her husband who was now scratching the part of his arm that was slapped by her. "I'm so sorry for my husband's behavior."
"Oh, that's alright," I said in a reassuring voice. If someone should say sorry, it's me. After all, I am here at their place.
" What brings you here, miss?" she said as she patted her daughter's hair who was sleeping on her lap. "Oh, I mean... my husband means good, despite his looks—"
"Honey!"
"But you know, a lot of people would be mistaken by his actions. I just want to be clear."
I cannot help but laugh and agree with her. His husband really is intimidating at first sight but now, I kind of starting to see him as my idol!
This time, when I was about to answer her question, her husband was the one who voiced out.
"I saw her breaking down in front of her boyfriend's room," he said in an empathetic voice.
"What? No, he's not my—"
"Oh, good heavens! Both of you are here in the hospital? Were you in some kind of accident?"
"I am not with him—"
Once again I was cut off. These couple... they won't even let me finish my sentence.
"Honey, don't ask such a sensitive question," Mr. Byron said making Mrs. Yuli scratch her neck gently.
"Oh right, right... I am sorry for that."
"Sorry for what, mommy?" A tiny little voice asked. All of our eyes looked at their daughter who was now trying to sit up on her father's bed while scratching her eyes.
Later on, she noticed my existence.
"Dada, who is he? Is she Rose's new playmate?" she asked. Somehow I can see the shine in her eyes.
The three of us looked at each other and giggled at how adorable their daughter was.
"Yes, I am your new playmate. My name is Estelle," I introduced myself.
Rose tugged her mother's clothes as if she was asking for something. When Mrs. Yuli got a hint on what she was asking, she pulled out three dolls from a bag.
After getting the dolls, Rose ran towards me and handed me one.
"Do you like dolls?" she asked but I wasn't able to answer right away. I just froze there for a moment.
I never had any dolls in my life. I just had one hamster plushie that was secretly handed to me by Nana. My parents never let me touch dolls and instead, they fed me with books. Knowledge above all, that's what they believe in.
And after all, toys can't make a genius.
"Y-Yes, I love dolls!" I said and slowly gripped the one that Rose handed me. She giggled and we both started our playtime.
I stayed there until the time that Sophie would probably be visiting me in my room. I enjoyed every moment that I spent inside. As if, all of my problems are non-existent.
There, I am just someone who's expected to play and have no worries or expectations being set. Something I can barely experience at home
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