chapter 1
The room is quiet, except for the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor. The soft morning light sneaks in through the half-open window, casting a pale glow across the sterile white walls. A faint smell of antiseptic lingers in the air, mixing with the distant hum of hospital equipment. Reha lies still in bed, her pale face almost lifeless, her hands resting by her sides. Her heart monitor beeps steadily, a sign that she's still holding on. ---
nurse yuna
(Softly, with a comforting tone)
Can you hear me, Reha...?
nurse yuna
The nurse stands beside her, her hand hovering near Reha’s wrist, checking the pulse. The sound of her soft breath fills the room as she waits for a sign.*
nurse yuna
Reha? Please, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand...
nurse yuna
The nurse leans closer, her voice filled with gentle concern, but there’s a faint glimmer of hope in her words.*
nurse yuna
Gasps, taking a step back in shock, her heart pounding in her chest.*
nurse yuna
Oh my god... you’re awake?
nurse yuna
The nurse's voice cracks, a mix of disbelief and relief.*
nurse yuna
Reha... after all these months... you’re really awake
Reha's gaze is distant, as if she’s trying to piece together where she is, what happened. She lifts her hand slightly, but it trembles as though the weight of the world is on her body.*
nurse yuna
Don’t try to talk right now. You’ve been unconscious for so long. I’ll get the doctor. Please, stay with me...
She rushes out of the room, her footsteps echoing down the sterile hallway.*
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*The sound of the door opening breaks the silence. Dr. Kim enters, along with Nurse Yuna. The air feels heavier now, filled with the weight of expectation. Dr. Kim adjusts his glasses, a look of cautious optimism on his face as he approaches Reha’s bed.*
doctor kim
Reha... can you see me?
Reha’s eyes flicker as she struggles to focus on the doctor’s face. Her vision is blurry, but she senses his presence, and her body seems to respond slowly, like a flicker of life coming back. She blinks slowly, as if trying to understand.*
doctor kim
It’s alright, Reha. You’ve been through a lot. Take your time.
Nurse Yuna stands nearby, anxiously watching Reha’s every move, her fingers clutching the edge of the hospital bed. The machines beep softly in the background, marking the passage of time.*
doctor kim
Yuna, call her family. Tell them… Reha has woken up. This is a miracle.
Nurse Yuna nods, her hands shaking as she takes out her phone and exits the room in haste. The quiet hum of the hospital becomes louder as the moments stretch on.*
Reha’s eyes slowly shift towards the ceiling. Her body is still weak, but her mind is active, filled with fragments of memories that begin to surface. She stares at the white ceiling, the sterile light above her flickering in the distance as if it’s trying to reach her.*
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