The first image was from his time on earth, his sister talking to him. While the second image was of an adult Cecilia he had seen in one of his peculiar dreams.
What was going on? Why would these two distant and completely unrelated memories suddenly surface in his mind at this moment?
"Big Brother?" Cecilia's call woke him when he was about to drift away in his thoughts.
Simon looked at her and smilingly replied "Yeah, I promise".
Sometimes even a promise that was made casually, can become the binding force for someone to escape the grasp of death or return back when they are on the verge of losing sight of themselves.
At that time, Simon had no way of knowing what the future entailed and how the vow he made with her would end up playing a significant role.
48th floor, near the centre...
