Chapter 20: Eyes Of The Devil
"Here, you can have an extra one who just did not speak about it to anyone." The nurse coming to serve the meal to patients gave one extra bowl of strawberry to Nora when she told the nurse that she loved strawberries.
"Thank you, sister. When I start earning, I will bring you a large basket of fresh strawberries too." Nora grinds like a fool as she cherishes the fruit.
Though strawberries might be costly, how could a family like Stone's did not afford it? The nurse's heart wept for the girl eating them like it was the first time she could have so many.
"Haha! That is right, you should not forget this old sister of yours. I have already been appointed as your nurse till you are here. It will take a day or two. So you're free to press that bell and call me whenever you need help. Alright?'' The woman was kind and offered help with a large smile on her face as she guided Nora about the room and her health.
Nora heard that with a tightened heart. It had been six hours. She only needed to eat this and then it would not be two days to her discharge.
"Thank you, sister." Nora took the first bite and then second. Her stomach rebelled. It pained so badly but she held it in as she took bite after bite of the sweet and sour fruit. But slowly, it went past her enduring abilities. Bile and the chunks of fruits started to rise and she had to cover her mouth and ran to the washroom to make sure that she did not stain the recently cleaned floor.
The nurse blinked with surprise. She looked at the fresh fruits and then followed Nora who was vomiting in the toilet with a frown. She went and bought a solution for Nora informing the doctor in the proces.
"Are you alright child?"
She passed warm water with a pinch of salt to Nora. her eyes filled with worry for the young girl.