A Different Path Part I

“Now, there’s nothing to worry about anymore. Rest for another day or two and you’ll be fine.”

A sweet voice sounded happy. She slapped the wounded man on the leg. The patient screamed in pain!

“Ouch, ouch, Ms. Stella! Even though it’s not as bad as in real life, it still hurts.”

“If you can still scream this loudly, you’re fine.”

Stella smiled at the man who was standing behind her with a calm face. He nodded before glancing at the wounded boy whose legs were both patched up and raised above the bed. His head was covered in bandages and only one of his eyes could be seen. Both of his arms were also patched up and forced to stay at his sides.

“Don’t do it again, you hear me?”

A small voice reprimanded him. The boy could only laugh awkwardly.

“I understand it now, Ms. Angie. I won’t do it again. I promise.”

He slowly raised his hand up and patted her head. The sight made the rest of them in the room smile.