Stop Trying

The sound of the slap echoed in the quiet hallway, followed by a sharp piercing cry as Tina instinctively brought her hand to her face, feeling the heat radiate from the angry red mark that blossomed on her fair skin.

Dr Ashley and the nurses, who were already retreating to their various stations spun around in astonishment, puzzled by the scene ahead of them.

Some visiting patients from other VIP rooms, who had heard Tina's sharp cry came out to see what was happening.

"Granny, isn't that the woman with the strong perfume that almost made you choke outside the elevator." A man dressed in truck driver uniform and standing outside VIP room seven asked, beckoning on someone inside the room.

The old woman from earlier peeked through the partially opened door, holding her inhaler firmly in her hand. "Yes, she is the very same one. Was she the one screaming?"

"I guess so." The man replied, grinning in satisfaction.