Mina was awakened by the sweet aroma of something that did not smell like hospital food. She groggily opened her eyes and saw President Lee and Zane eating nearby. The men were exchanging conversation, but the sound was muffled to Mina, who heard their words about as clearly as if her head were being held underwater.
In a panic, Mina sat up and shouted. Her actions startled the two men who splattered food everywhere. The clogged feeling Mina had within her ears slowly dissipated, and she could not help herself from laughing at the men who were staring at her as if she were a ghost.
Their neat shirts had been stained, and although the men did not immediately appear upset, Mina knew it was only because they had not gotten over the initial shock.
