Chapter 18

(Mariana)

The sun was just starting to rise and the rays of sunshine were streaming in through the little window of my room. My face was down on my pillow which made it kind of hard to breath but I didn't care much. I was in the state between sleep and reality. I heard the door of my room open.

I sat up on my bed quickly and opened my eyes, disoriented by the bright light. I saw a figure standing by the doorway but it was a bit blurry since I just woke up, I rubbed my eyes and looked again. It was Janet. She was smiling at me.

"Janet!" I screamed, my voice full of surprise and delight. I quickly got out of bed and rushed over to her and gave her a big hug. "Oh my God! I can't believe you are here! How did you get here? Was it Margot? Did you get discharged?" I bombarded her with questions.

Janet laughed at all my questions and hugged me back.

"Calm down with the questions Mariana" She said while laughing "I'm fine. I am so glad I am back, I missed you so much." she said.

"I missed yo