After a brief check up, Doctor confirmed that I was in good health. With a small bandage on my forehead and a minor injury on my right hand I can be discharged in 2 days.
"But Doctor, why is she acting a bit off... Saying some cafe.. and calling Ian as her Boss.."
"Mrs.Song, It could be that she just woke up from the blow so she might be bit confused.. but after sometime she will be back to normal..Don't worry "
"Thank you Doctor... Ian, arrange for security.. You and Cici stay with Iva and ensure there are no more mishaps."
"Yes, Maam"
"Honey, I would be leaving now.. Ensure you take care of yourself... I will be back once my conference is done...Hope you understand"
"Sure Mom..I will be fine.."
All the conversation which happened right in front of me .. I seem to understand what was discussed yet I am confused....
Due to the medication, I feel asleep quickly... It was almost 8:30 at night when I woke up .. Cici was squeezing some juice for me...
"Cici.. "
"Ms.Song, Do you need anything? Give me 5 min, the juice is almost ready"
"Cici, Why are you calling me Ms.Song..... we work together... you are my only friend in the office..."
"Maam , I work for you... How can I ...."
"Are you crazy? you remember we joined the office at the same time...."
before I could talk to Cici... Ian entered the room with the doctor..
"Ms.Song, How are you feeling now? There are few minor bruises...So tomorrow morning you can be discharged..."
"Tomorrow..?"
"Ms.Song.. Actually I did have a word with Mr. Song and Doctor about your health and due to security reasons we have taken a call..."
"yeah, Just a few days of rest and follow up check ups would be fine"
"Thank you Doctor.."
"Let's not disturb your rest anymore.."
"Cici, Please follow the nurse and note down the instructions carefully.. Until you return I will stay here "
After Cici left, there was a kind of awkwardness in the room.
"Ms.Song ..." Ian handed me the juice
"Mr.Johnson.. How's your hand? "
" Its fine.. Thank you Ms.Song"
"how did you get hurt?"
" Got hurt during the fight.."
"Fight..? which fight?"
just then Cici arrived..
"Ms.Song, Please take good rest.. Cici will stay with you .. I am waiting outside .."
The next day, Mr. Johnson handled all the discharge procedures and took me to the Johnson's Mansion.
"Why are we here?"
"This is your home. " Cici replied in a lower tone...
"Ms. Song, Mr. Wilson is waiting for you in the garden"
"Mr. Wilson??"
"Mr. Patrick Wilson.."
"Pat!!!!!!"... I couldn't hold my excitement.. At least he would be in his senses and help me out...
At the garden area....
"Hey Pat!!!, I am so glad to see you ...but how did you come? and why are you in a suite... did you rent it ?? "
"Iva... Since you got discharged, I thought you are fine..wanted to check if you are ok... but I think there is something wrong with you... why would I rent it.. I have got it custom made from a top designer in Italy"
"What..." I was totally confused with Pat's reply.
" Anyways, these flowers are for you...I will leave now..See you later.."
As I took the a closer look at the flowers, I started to wonder why Pat had suddenly given me Roses when he knows I like Orchids. Cici who was standing and observing Pat and me along with Ian, came to me running and said "So ma'am, are you accepting this?"
"Accepting? What do you mean?"
"Mr. Wilson specifically gave you Roses on "Rose Day"... and you are looking at it without throwing it away as always... So I thought you were moved by him"
"Accepting..? throwing..? You mean Proposal?..What are you saying... Pat and I are just friends..Wait... What did you say.. Rose Day.. what is today's date?"
"Feb 7th.."
"which year ?"
"2025"
"How can that be possible...."
"Ms. Song, Please rest for a while. Mr and Mrs. Song have sent a message that they would be back by evening.." Mr. Johnson said.
As I lay on my bed... I started to think...
"I gave my interview on Monday ,September 30th 2024... my joining was on October 1st...How come it is February 7th 2025?
What happened in these months that I can't remember and everything is different..?"
...to be continued.....