Chapter 22: Wake Up
Mel has opened her eyes wide now for an hour.
’We had an accident!?’ She was terrified after remembering what had happened on that fateful night.
"M-mom, Mom," she tried to call her mother, but her voice did not come out. Her throat felt so dry, and it hurt like hell when she had to swallow her saliva. "Mom, where is my mother? Please! Is there anyone out there? P-p-please help!" She started to panic.
She looked around. She saw an electronic device with a red button on it to call the nurse. It’s beside the bed. She tried to move her hand to reach the small button but to no avail. She couldn’t move her body. Now she is terrified.
"Mom, where are you! Mom. Hello. Anyone?" She tried to scream again. Now she could felt her mouth was open, but it wasn’t making any sound. She felt pain in her throat, and it was getting worse.
Her efforts were in vain; she felt exhausted. Silently she stared at the ceiling. Without her knowing, her sight became blurry, tears rolled down her cheeks, she cried. She falls into deep despair.
After a while, Mel speaks to herself, voiceless. "I WILL NOT GIVE UP!" again, and again and again. With the energy she has left, she’s trying to lift her arms. Small tears continue to fall from her eyes. I need to call a nurse. Please help me this time!" She tried and tried again to move her arms and hands again, but still, nothing happened.
Then she heard something is approaching.
She heard footsteps approaching the room; the sound of footsteps drew closer as if someone was running towards her room. She was happy; finally, there was someone she could ask. But she’s also terrified as she doesn’t know who is approaching her.
The bedroom door opened. A nurse comes in, walks fast to her. Mel is glad to see she’s in a hospital. Suddenly she feels her hope slightly lifted.
"Miss Melanie? Oh my God, are you awake?" Her eyes widened; she couldn’t believe what she saw. She has been looking after this patient for two years. Every day, she came to talk to her and clean her body; the patient never moved or responded to her. But this patient wakes up! Her heartfelt warmth. She was happy to see her awake.