Prologue

While sipping my coffee early in the morning, I heard a commotion near the hallway. I put my coffee on the table and approached the nurse who was shouting.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Patient 105 tried—"

I didn't even let her finish her sentence. I ran as fast as I could to Room 105.

I opened the door and saw the old lady lying on the floor.

I rushed to her, and she weakly smiled at me.

"I'm sorry if I made you worry."

"What happened? Why are you lying here? Didn't I tell you yesterday to just rest in bed?"

"I just wanted to look at the scenery. It helps me relax."

"Why couldn't you just call me if you wanted to do that?"

"I've been a burden to you," she said, crying.

My tears started to fall.

"I wouldn't be here if you were a burden to me," I said while helping her stand up.

"We don't even share blood, yet you're so good to me."

I put a blanket over her. "I told you, I treat you as if you're my grandmother."

"And you're the only one who listens to me."

I wiped my tears. "Please don't make us worry. Everyone here loves you. Just let us know if you need help."

"My death is near... I can feel it," she whispered.

"Don't say that."

She held my hand. "If I die, please keep my belongings."

"Please..." My tears started to fall again.

"I will be reuniting with my lover soon."

I could sense in her voice that she was tired and weak. She was too old to hold on. Even if it hurts, I needed to assure her that I would be okay if she left this earth.

I kissed her hand and hugged her.