Daran's eyes fluttered open,greeted by the harsh glare of hospital lights. His head sounded and his mind was foggy. He tried to remember how he got there,but his memories were hazy. Suddenly,the events of the accident came flooding back. Daran tried to sit up but a sharp pain shot through his chest forcing him back onto the bed. He was surrounded by beeping machines and sterile white walls. A wave of confusion washed over him. Where was Sebastian? Was he okay?
Suddenly the door opened and a nurse came in holding a tray with medicine. Her eyes widened in shock as she stared at Daran."You're awake. I'll get the doctor." He tried to speak but his throat hurt and he could barely say anything.
The nurse came back in with a doctor who also seemed shocked to see Daran awake."Mr. Changrok can you hear me?" Daran nodded."Good. My name is Doctor West. We'll check your vitals now."the doctor nodded to the nurse who began to attach sensors to Daran's chest and wrist."Your heart beat is a bit elevated but that's to be expected, given the circumstances.
The nurse noted down the readings on a chart."Blood pressure's a bit too high,doctor."
Doctor West nodded thoughtfully." We'll keep an eye on that. Now Mr. Changrok I need to discuss your injuries with you." Daran nodded eagerly as he waited for the doctor to continue. You've suffered a severe knee injury, a torn ACL and meniscus. You'll need surgery to repair the damage."
Daran's mind reeled as the doctor explained the extent of his injury."I can still...play basketball right?"Daran croaked,his voice barely audible.
Doctor West's expression softened. "We'll get into that later. First let's focus on getting you stable and prepared for surgery. Okay?"
Daran nodded,a slight fear in his heart as he thought about the possibility of losing his career,his dreams...nk its not possible. He told himself,he would get the surgery and soon he would be back to his usual self." It'll be okay."
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"Bye. Call me when you get home." Jade nodded and said bye to Clara. The driver drove off and Jade started scrolling through her messages.
Surprisingly she had a message from an unknown number. She tapped on the chat and what she saw next surprised her. The message read,"Hope you enjoy your accident. And this time die.''
Suddenly,the driver let out a scream."What's wrong!''she asked worriedly.
"The brakes aren't working."before Jade could say anything there was a crush. The car flipped over,glass shattered and spread all over. Jade's vision blurred and slowly,her eyes closed.
When Jade woke up,her head was tied with a bandage,her arm was in a cast. She looked around the hospital room and saw her mom and Clara crying."Mom."she called out.
"Jade."her mom,Rose Empicca exclaimed."Clara go get the doctor." Clara nodded and rushed out,when she came back inside, Doctor West was behind her.
After checking Jade he smiled softly."All seems to be okay. We'll run a few more tests to make sure there aren't any further complications,for now focus on resting and getting back your energy."
When he left. Jade said.''What happened?"
"You were in an accident,''Clara answered,''the police informed us that there was a brake failure,but luckily you survived the crash."
''What about the driver?"
"He.... he died."
"Did anyone else get hurt?"she asked.
Clara nodded."Daran Changrok. He got hit by the car,he is currently undergoing surgery."