Zygo forcibly pushed the man away as he released it from his grip. I was shocked because of what he did. It’s far from what I have expected.  “Sergeant, they are here!” we quickly glanced at the source of the voice, and one of these men was running towards us. “Those soldiers were just waiting for us to be here!” the man added while panting. I don’t know what they are talking about, and my attention was stolen by Zygo when he suddenly held my hands, making me look at him.  He suddenly caressed my cheeks, making me unable to move. I stared at his brown eyes as my heartbeat furiously.  “Are you okay?” Zygo asked. I don’t know why. I wanted to speak, but I couldn’t open my mouth. His eyes were drowning me. “Gandhara?” I flinched when he moved his hands that were holding my cheeks.  “Y-Yes?” I bit my l

“Jay, how’s my mother?” I asked Jay while panting when I saw him sitting outside the emergency room. He stood up quickly when he saw me. His expression was full of confusion and concern while walking in my direction. I can feel how my heart beats furiously.    He just stared at me for a couple of seconds while wearing a blank expression. His eyes were sleepless. I looked at my watch, and it was four o’clock in the morning.   I don’t know how to explain what I feel right now. I’m currently in the middle of confusion while trying to calm down because I don’t want to dominate my feelings over what was happening.    “I’m sorry...” Jay said while quivering, then tears started falling down from his eyes. I stared at him. I felt my eyes become teary, but this was not the time to do it because there was no reason at all.    “Stop your tears,” I said, trying to sound calm. “There’s no reason fo

My body trembled as I waited for their answer. I wanted to shed tears, but I restrained myself. It is excruciating to experience this kind of pain.  I stared at Alchy and Zygo but then, they just averted their gaze. I don’t know what to feel, but I already know the answer with that simple gestures. My lips were trembling.  I felt my knees become numb, trying to digest the words said by the man in front of us. I even stared back at the scar on his right arm. I didn’t really know my reaction, and everything in my body was going soft. I want to give up, but I don’t have the reasons. I did a second thought and calmed myself.  I stared at Zygo and Alchy again, and now, they were also staring at me. There is a pain in their eyes. It must be because of the truth, or they sympathize with my situation.  These men were there when I needed someone; they

“How are you feeling?” the doctor asked while holding a medical chart, probably it’s my records. I wryly smiled and nodded. “I feel fine, Doc.”  “Don’t you feel anything, especially on your head?” I shrugged. The doctor stared at me for a couple of seconds. He then turned his eyes on the chart on his hands. He did some shading. “You recovered so well, and before this weekend, you’ll be discharged. Later in the afternoon, we will do a computerized tomography on your body,” he said as he brought his eyes to me.  “Thank you.” the doctor nodded and turned his back on me. He was about to walk, but he stopped and looked back at me.  “I almost forgot. You should refrain from eating or drinking for a few hours before your scan.” after the doctor said those words, he left, and my room became silent. I look

“Here’s the key to your father’s office, Miss. We maintained cleaning it without moving or touching any of the things.” I nodded. “I’ll leave you here first, Miss. I have a meeting with one of the sponsors.” when Aki left me, I stared at the door in front of then glanced at the keys on my hand.  It’s been three days since I got discharged. I would have liked to go here the next day since I got out of the hospital, but my body is not yet fully recovered to travel, so I postponed it and decided to go here today.  I stand in front of the door for a couple of seconds before getting the urge to open it. When I opened the door, I was greeted by a fragrant smell. I wasted no time and quickly entered.  When I entered, I suddenly stopped, and for some unknown reason, tears suddenly dripped from my eyes. I can feel my father’s presence. I know it’s been a l