Jiya,s pov
Only the sound of rain—the steady patter—and Alex's voice echoed in my ears: "I can't live without you."
I was crying uncontrollably. Then slowly, I fell completely silent. Quietly, I sat down right there on the road.
Suddenly, a faint sound reached my ears—it was a car horn. The sound gradually grew louder.
I stood up and looked to my left. A car was coming straight toward me.
My mind went blank. I couldn't process what to do.
And then it hit me. The car struck hard, and I collapsed on the road.
I couldn't hear anything anymore—just one sound echoed in my ears: "I can't live without you."
And Alex's face lingered before my eyes.
Within moments, everything changed.
I was conscious for a while... Then ai fainted.
I opened my eyes and found myself in a hospital.
It's been a few months since I came to this country. And in these few months, this is my second time landing in a hospital...
Ahh, the pain in my leg—
I looked down to see my leg was broken.
How did this happen?
What happened to me?
Slowly the memories came back. I'd had an accident... with a car.
Me and my fate.
Can't I have a single day in peace?
I tried to sit up.
My head throbbed in pain.
I touched my head—there was bandage there too.
So even my head got hurt.
The doctor walked in and asked, "Kumusta ka?"
I want to learn Tagalog... but I understand nothing.
Normally, when I watch K-dramas, Turkish or Hindi series, I pick up a bit of the language.
But Tagalog? It just doesn't stick.
I've been watching for so long and all I've picked up are: gwapo, salamat po, gago, ulopong. That's it.
I told the doctor, "English, please."
The doctor nodded, "How are you feeling now?"
Was that even a question?
I won't be able to walk for days and my head is busted—what do you think I'm feeling?
What about my job? 🥹
I said, "So-so."
The doctor replied, "You'll need to stay here for a few days. If we see improvement, we'll let you go home."
Great. So I'll be stuck here for a while—understood.
I quickly asked, "Doctor, can you tell me who brought me here?"
The doctor answered, "He was just here in your room but left for now. He said he'd be back shortly."
Great, he knows every detail but not who he is.
After the doctor left, I closed my eyes.
Alex's face floated before me.
And that voice again: I can't live without you.
I started to feel delirious.
Why does it feel like this?
Suddenly, someone entered the room but I didn't notice right away.
He came and stood right beside me.
I opened my eyes—
It was Alex. ❤️
I thought to myself, Now I'm seeing him too. I've been hearing his voice, now I'm seeing him. Am I going crazy?
Since I came here, all I can think of is him.
I've even been dreaming about him more.
But I know this is just a hallucination.
It's all in my head.
I closed my eyes again.
Jiya, focus. Pull yourself together.
Then a voice said, "Open your eyes."
I opened them—Alex ❤️
I quickly closed them again.
The same voice repeated, "Open your eyes."
I opened them once more—Alex again ❤️
I shut them again.
This is all just my imagination.
But then, someone shouted, "I SAID OPEN YOUR EYES."
This time, I sat up straight.
And there he was—Alex, for real. 🫢
Standing right in front of me.
I stared at him, wide-eyed.
Is this really happening? Am I dreaming?
Alex Astor was right in front of me. ❤️❤️
I couldn't take my eyes off him.
God, is this real?
My heart was pounding.
And just then, a blue butterfly flew past us. 🦋🦋
Then he flicked my forehead and said,
"Stop staring. May narinig ka ba sa mga sinabi ko kanina pa?"
My brain was trying to register what he was saying.
He sounded so sweet.
Jiya, control yourself.
Gathering all my senses, I said,
"Could you please speak in English?"
He stared at me, stunned.
Gosh, he's so handsome. Ma sha Allah.
People say it all the time—his eyes are beautiful, his smile charming...
But to me, everything about him is perfect.
He asked, "Where are you from?"
"Bangladesh," I replied.
He said, "Oh okay. What were you doing in the middle of the street? Do you know how much worse it could have been?"
It was all starting to make sense now.
The car that hit me—he was driving it.
So that explains why this heavenly man is here, talking to me like this.
Then he added,
Fuck u!!
"You idiot . Who stands in the middle of the road with their mouth open like that?"
Excuse me??
Did he just call me an Damn and idiot?
That's it.
No matter how much I adore him, that was not okay.
I snapped back,
"You were the one driving without looking!"
Alex: "So what, are you saying it's my fault?"
Me: "Of course! Why weren't you paying attention?"
Alex: "You were the one sitting in the middle of the road."
Me: "Still! You should've seen me!"
He got mad. I got madder.
Alex: "Are you going to shut up or should I make you?"
My rage hit the ceiling.
"Instead of apologizing, you're arguing with me?"
Alex: "Sorry, my foot."
Now I was truly furious.
Celebrity or not, he was testing my last nerve.
I shouted, "Then why are you even here?!"
Just then, a nurse entered.
"Please lower your voices. Your shouting is being heard outside."
We both fell silent.
Then she looked at me and said, "We meet again."
I blinked.
"Sorry, this is the first time I'm seeing you."
She replied, "You were unconscious. You wouldn't remember me."
So this happened before too?
Suddenly I remembered—it was Alex who came to the hospital last time too.
But I swear I was fine…
What's happening to me?
Alex was still in the room.
The nurse added, "You won't be able to run around anymore. Your leg is broken. Giving you injections would be easier."
Injection?!
Just hearing that made me sweat in panic.
"No need for that, just give me medicine," I begged.
The nurse said,
"Mr. Astor, help me. Please hold her down firmly."
Excuse me?!
Now even he's joining in??
Alex: "I can't do that…"
Nurse: "There are no male nurses on duty right now, and you know how she is."
How does he know?!
Alex: "Ok."
He walked over and held me down with both hands.
I looked up at him.
He looked so beautiful.
Those tiny moles on his face—so pretty.
His whole aura was magical. ❤️❤️
I could barely feel my body.
Just his cold touch pressing against me.
I kept staring.
And then—the needle pierced in.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Alex: "shut up, too noisy . It's just one injection. Why so dramatic?"
It was over.
The nurse chuckled,
"Just like a little child. This is for you."
Seriously!!
She handed me a lollipop.
"This is what we give to kids scared of injections."
Okay fine, I'm scared of needles.
But does that make me a child?
All I wanted was for Alex to hold me like that forever.
But no—
Jiya, don't forget. This is the same man who just insulted you.
I muttered,
"you moron,Let me go now."
Alex turned to the nurse and said,
"Did you hear what she just said? A child's mouth shouldn't speak such bad language."
I said,"you said first".
Then he let go of me.
And added,
"Too much childishness."
Then he left.
Don't go so fast, please stay...
tears rolled down my cheeks.
The person I love so deeply—today, I got to talk to him.
What could be happier than this?
From the day I first saw him,
He's been in every moment of my life.
In my thoughts, in my dreams—everywhere.
And today,
I saw him in person, face to face.
The nurse saw me and asked, "Why are you crying? Is he your boyfriend?"
I shook my head and said, "No."
The nurse replied, "Then what happened to you? You should call someone of your own. In this condition, someone needs to be with you. How will you manage alone? Because a nurse can't always be there."
I answered, "I have no one here."
Tears were falling from both my eyes.
I couldn't even tell my parents. My dad is sick—if he finds out, he'll worry too much. That's why I didn't tell them.
And I had already talked to Sofy.
The nurse left.
For almost an hour, I just stared at the fan. So many things were running through my mind—home, everyone, I was really missing Sofy.
I couldn't remember the last time I saw him through a video call. I so badly wanted to give him a hug.
All these thoughts were swirling inside, and I was lying down, crying.
Suddenly, someone knocked on my room's door.
I looked toward the door and saw a girl walking in.
I asked, "Who are you?"
She answered, "Hi, my name is Juli. I know you have a lot of questions running through your head right now. You don't know me, but I know you."
Huh? What was this?
I asked, "How do you know me?"
Juli said, "You're really cool. That savage answer you gave the other day—uff, it was amazing."
Before I could say anything, she suddenly
blurted, "Terrible! Remember?"
Hearing that, I got scared. What if this snitch tells someone I said that?
If Maddy had heard it back then, it would've been over for me.
I said, "Look, whatever happened, happened. No need to tell anyone."
She replied, "Yes, boss 🫡🫡," giving me a salute.
I said, "Sit down." She sat.
Then I asked, "What do you do here?"
Juli said, "Sir told me to come here."
Me: "Which sir?"
Juli: "Bob Sir."
Bob Sir? That didn't make sense.
I hadn't told anyone about my condition... maybe Alex did.
To be honest, I was feeling a bit good about it.
The accident with Alex, then him coming to visit, us talking again—even if we argued, we still talked.
All of it feels like a beautiful dream to me.
But what will happen to my salary now, in this condition?
If they cut my salary, I'm done. 😭😭