February 21, 2021: Commence

Breaking the tension within the atmosphere was a cantankerous ringtone. The guard, whose phone was the source, quickly took it out of his pocket. When he saw that it was a call from one of his comrades in the hospital, he approached Konrad despite his worry of being the target of his boss' anger. 

"Mr Brecheisen, Sir Matthews is on the phone." 

Konrad didn't give a word of reply, but the guard knew better than to delay answering the call. He pressed the accept icon right away and put the phone on his ear. 

"Yes, Sir Matthews. Yes, yes, I'll relay the news. Please be safe on your way." 

Once the call was over, the guard swallowed plenty of saliva. He then took a deep breath thereafter.

As he clutched the phone tightly, he began to speak, "Mr Brecheisen, Sir Foran's surgery had just finished. The doctor said that he will regain consciousness within the day. As for…"