Oh, father thou art in heaven, am I really gonna die this way? In front of lovers? Although there's a huge possibility I'll be a scar in his mind, this petty revenge means nothing if I'm dead.
In a matter of seconds, I hit something. Someone! Arms tightly hugged me from behind. We ended up rolling a few steps but it was stopped. I hear screams and saw Chai's horrified face then my eyes turn to the hand tightly grasping the side of the escalator while his other clutching onto me.
I froze, I don't know how to react all I could feel is the numbness and my racing heart. That was close.
CHANELA
We only went to have a change of scenery. It didn't occur to me that we'd end up in this horrible situation.
I saw Shy disappear from my side at the same time I heard a loud noise from behind. I turned around only to see her rolling with a man down the escalator.
"Shy!!!" I screamed in horror.
Thankfully, they stop midway before hitting someone else below them. Everyone paused for a moment. Shy didn't move at all but I can see her fast breathing. I can't help but tear up. Thank God, she's alive. The man stood up carrying her in his arms. He swiftly walked on the moving escalator to where I was standing.
"Is she your friend?" He asked solemnly. I could see crimson blood making its way down from his forehead.
"Ye-yes " I stuttered. I can't help panicking. Seeing as both of them have wounds.
"Come with me," he said. Repositioning Shy in his arms. Before I could answer a hand appeared on the man's shoulder.
"Let me come with you." A familiar voice said in between breaths. It was sir Eric. The man turned to eye Sir Eric but didn't say a word.
"Move faster!" He announced and started walking in a fast phase. I glanced at Sir Eric one more time, seeing a dainty woman tugging his arm.
"You don't need to come, Sir, we can manage it," I said. Shania may become worst with them around. She's not even bulging. I sprinted close to the man, walking down the escalator, with people making way.
"Contact me once you arrived" shouted Sir Eric on the third floor. All I could do is nod their way. The mall staff called for an ambulance.
We arrived at the entrance still with Shania in utter shock. The ambulance door was wide open and there was a stretcher nearby. Before the rescuer could ask.
"We fell down from the escalator, both of us hit our heads"
"Are you the guardian?" Asked the rescuer. He glanced at me then nodded.
The man laid her down on the stretcher and sat at the back. The other staff leads me to a seat in front.
The sirens wailed as the ambulance moved while the back was busy checking the two of them. Chanela get a hold of yourself, thought as I pinched my cheek. You need to be strong, Shy needs you right now, more than ever!
SHANIA
It was too much of a shock. My heartbeat not slowing down either. I felt a sudden lift only to realize this man carried me. Words feel muffled but I could process the low tone in his voice. His ash-brown hair was drenched with red fluid. Oh, blood. Amusing, a bit. Maybe I've watched too much kdrama about surgeries.
His pointed nose wrap with sweat. His eyes darted forward. He change the way he holds me so suddenly, that I thought he'll drop me. Thankfully he didn't. I'd like to say my thanks but words won't come out.
In the middle of muffled conversation, there is one voice I could hear clearly.
"Let me come with you" It's him. He's sweating profusely saying those words in between his heavy breaths. He ran towards our way from his previous position earlier. Then I saw her tail at him.
I rolled my eyes to look at this handsome man. I'm still a female. He still looks attractive even with his rugged bloody appearance. Those blood also added points. I apologize for thinking this way at this time. I saw him eye Eric and then look at me just for a second but he stayed silent. He took long strides down the elevator with people making way.
Their expressions had a variety of bewildered, confusion, and pity. I've come to realize that I also had scrapes on my body. My pants were a bit tattered and as well as my gray shirt. I also saw a woman covering her son's eyes with her hand holding him tightly.
He laid me down on a stretcher. Flashes suddenly hit my eyes. One man holding a flashlight at my face, then a woman with a stethoscope pressed a chest piece on my chest. She silently listened and point to move me inside. I glimpse at Chai walking to the front of the vehicle.
I saw him sitting on my right side getting his head the first aid. His expression changes as the rescuer dabbed the cotton on his wounds. Woah, that stings. Now that I think of it. I felt nothing since earlier.
Damn. My heart slowed down then the gush of pain slapped my body. It f*cking hurts!
Oh, the pain! Grahhhhhhhhhhh!!!
The adrenaline subsided leaving me with all the pain I earned rolling at the escalator. I clenched my teeth and fists. Maybe he notice my internal turmoil as it leaked from my expression. I saw him winced while he placed his hand on my right fist.
This man was kind enough to save me and comfort me. I looked at him and mouthed 'thank you' from the bottom of my heart.
His lips arc a little then he closed his eyes. I held on to his hand on our way to the nearest hospital.
The loud sirens felt like a lullaby. My eyes felt heavy and the relief I felt added to it more. I think I'm not supposed to sleep but everything occurred so fast that I'm exhausted. Just a little nap. For a few minutes.
"Miss don't close your eyes. You need to stay awake"
"Miss!"
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