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"YOU CAN TRUST US AND tell us anything," the doctor tried again, his calm and composed voice which was trained to be serene for the sake of patients sounded a little strained after talking to a block-faced Kiranya.

"Like I said, sir-" she even threw an exasperated look at the old doctor, "- I was cutting vegetables and I don't know how it happened but the next second, everything was bloody. If you're trying to imply that I'm depressed and into cutting wrists, hear this, I'm... happy."

A small smile adorned her face but even before I knew what I was doing or feeling for that matter, I stood up from my chair, opposite to the doctor's wooden table. The doctor and my mom glanced at me while Kiranya didn't.

Of course, she didn't.

I cleared my throat and gave a watery smile. "Um, I need to use the washroom. Don't mind me."

I didn't wait for them to reply and excited the doc's calm and silent room.

I'm... happy.