章 17: TODAY

She opened up her eye's sluggishly, she looked vaguely around her unfamiliar surrounding. " Am I in heaven?" She pondered before turning towards the direction of the window "Frank?" she was currently too weak to speak, it was too hectic for her to fathom her current state. Why was Frank sleeping on the chair? and why was she in this unfamiliar environment?

The sound of the room door opening caught her attention, a woman she vaguely remembered walked into the room, her mother came in shortly after her.

" I see you are now awake Erica, your big brother might finally believe me when I say you are fine", Mrs White walked up to her, with a huge smile worn on her face.

" Wha... what?", Her mouth felt really dry, she felt the sudden need to quench her thirst " water? wa.."

" Don't stress yourself, save your strength and words for later. Right now I need you to relax my dear", she handed Erica a bottle of water.