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64

K E N D R A

"I'll change the bandage, Ma'am." the nurse said and I just smiled at her.

She then started working on changing the gauze on my head. It didn't took long before she finished and left me alone in my room again.

"Knew you were alone so I came by." Cyan said and entered my room after knocking. He sat on the chair beside me again just like how he usually does.

He'd visit me for a couple of hours or minutes and he'll sit beside me. We'll talk about anything or play some games until he has time. Despite being so busy, he still manages to give me some of his time.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked and I smiled.

I was recovering. Not so fast but I can say it's still faster than usual.

"Yeah but the wound still hurts a little every time I move my head." I confessed and he nodded.

"That's normal. The stitches are still there and the wound is still a little fresh so it'll really hurt. Just don't headbang or something, okay?"

"I won't, Cyan." I said and laughed at his remark.

"Do you want to play mind chess again?" he suggested and I shook my head.

"Too tiring. Is there a more enjoyable game on your sleeves?" I asked and he gave me a snort.

"I have none. Mind chess. Consider it again." he said and I firmly shook my head.

Not gonna play that game again with him. He's too good and he beats me every time. Impressive but yeah, I don't fancy it.

"Just sing me another song. I want to sleep before lunch." I said and Cyan grimaced.

He had been singing me a song before. He would come by my room before his shift ends and will sing a song for me. With the help of it, I sleep more fast.

"I won't do it. Singing only brings me embarassment." he said and I pouted in disappoinment.

What does he mean by that? I mean, his voice might be the best one I've heard ever since I was born. Why hide that blessing that God gave him?

Gosh. If I were given a pretty voice I would never shut up. I'd sing all day long.

"Come on, just one song? I'll accept nursery rhymes. Just sing a song for me, Cyan." I persuaded and he won't budge.

"Not gonna sing." he said and I felt sad but I won't push him to sing. I know when to stop.

A knocking fron the door pulled our attention and Kendrick showed up. He was holding a paperbag and he grimaced when he saw Cyan.

"I thought you were a doctor? Why are you always here?" Kendrick asked and I couldn't help but glare at him.

He's being mean again and I'm not liking it.

"I was just on my way out. Have a good day. I'll see you later Kendra." he said and left me alone. I sadly waved my hands at him before glaring at Kendrick.

"See you later my ass. As if he can enter here again. Tsk." Kendrick murmured to himself and started putting out the foods.

"Why are you so mean to Cyan? He's nice." I said and started eating the lunch he brought.

"Not so nice for me. Just eat up, Kendra " he said and sat grumpily on the couch.

I just made a face before finishing the food. It was delicious and it soothed my hunger. That was a nice lunch.

"Give it to me." Kendrick said and gestured to give him the tupperware. I did what he told me and just stared at him cleaning.

I just gave him a stare until he went out. He didn't ecen said goodbye. What a baby.

I turned on the television to watch something. While browsing the channels Luke visited me. He brought a bouquet and some fruits again. Soon, I'll be thinking that they're planning on killing me with fruits.

"Glad to see you visiting me at last." I said and inhaled the scent of the flowers in the bouquet. It smelled so good.

"I couldn't help it. I badly wanted to talk with you." he said and put on a serious face.

"Sure. About what?" I asked and put the bouquet aside. I looked at him expectantly to what he wanted to talk about.

"So... Violet, right?" he asked and I couldn't help but be stunned. Luke brushed his hair backwards and gave me a stare.

Did he just...called me Violet?

"I understand your situation for doing it, Kendra. I'm not narrow-minded like Zachary." he continued and this time, I couldn't help but react.

"Did he told you about it?" I asked and with Luke's face, I got my answer.

"He did. He even narrated what happened that night. As much as I want to stop him saying it, I couldn't help but listen to it."

"I'm sorry for not telling you about it. It was just hard." I said and Luke smiled st me warmly.

"No, it's fine! Really! I understand everything you did. You just did what was best to do at that time." he said and I nodded mindlessly.

We were silent for seconds. I was still absorbing the fact that Luke already knows about my secret too. There's really no secret that will remain a secret.

"Zachary's the reason why you ran like crazy that night, am I right Kendra?" he asked and I lifted my gaze to look at him.

"I was hurt about the fact that he couldn't understand me. I didn't know what pushed me to do it but my feet felt like they had their own life. They just started running and running."

"If it's hard, then don't tell me. I don't want to dig up unpleasant events. You're sick and I don't want to burden you." he said and I gulped the lump on my throat.

"No, I need to tell someone about this. It's suffocating me and I don't want to suffer anymore, Luke. What Zachary did was just so painful. But please don't blame him for this." I said and Luke just stared at me with pity.

"I know you love him that much, but isn't his actions a sign that you must move on?" he asked and I shook my head. "Easy to say." I replied.

I was wiping my tears that fell when the door suddenly opened. Kendrick emerged and I couldn't be more shocked. What was he doing here? I thought he was going home already?

"It was Zachary?" he asked and my eyes bawled. "How much did you hear?" I frantically asked and he went nearer to me.

"It's fucking Zachary?" he asked with rage in his eyes. Gosh. He's not answering my questions. "Please don't do anything!" I warned.

"That's not for you to decide, Kendra. I'll fucking do what I want." he said and dashed out of my room