Andrew couldn't shake the feeling of unease as he read the note again and again. It was a simple message, written in plain black ink on a plain white piece of paper, but it sent a chill down his spine.
He tried to think more about it, to piece together any clues that might lead him to the sender, but nothing came to mind. There were no distinguishing marks or symbols to indicate where it had come from
The note read: "Welcome! You have been chosen for a special program. Do not be afraid, all will be explained in due time."
'Special Program… '
'Now what does that mean…'
Andrew took a look at the room couldn't believe his eyes as he gazed around the room. It was more like a five-star hotel than a hospital. The furnishings were top-notch, with plush fabrics and elegant decor adorning the walls. The curtains were made of the finest materials, and the side table and stools were expertly crafted. A small bookcase sat by the window, filled with books that looked like they had never been touched.
He couldn't help but wonder if he was in the right place. Was this really a hospital, or had he stumbled into some sort of VIP suite? He couldn't shake the feeling that he was out of place in such a luxurious setting. But as he looked around the room, he couldn't deny that it was truly stunning.
Andrew thought to himself as he took in the lavish surroundings. The only thing that gave away the fact that this was indeed a hospital room was the hospital cot that sat in the center of the room. But even that was dressed in fine linens and had a plush mattress that looked more comfortable than his own bed at home.
"If not for the hospital cot, this room would fulfill the requirements of a five-star hotel," Andrew muttered to himself, still in awe of the room's opulence. It was clear that no expense had been spared in creating this space, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy at the thought of being a patient in such a luxurious room.
Earlier with the name of Alex, he reminded his own name too, Luke Kurenai! an heir to one of the most influential and wealthiest families in the country of Alstornia. The Kurenai family was known for their immense wealth and power, and were considered to be at the top of the social and economic hierarchy.
'So, now my name is Luke, huh,' thought to himself with a smirk, trying out the new name in his head.
'It's a cool name, though,' he added, feeling a hint of excitement at the idea of temporarily taking on a new identity.
He couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to be a part of such a powerful and wealthy family. As he imagined himself as Luke Kurenai, he couldn't help but feel a sense of longing for a life of privilege and luxury.
*Creecked*
His thoughts were interrupted as the door to the room suddenly opened, breaking the silence. A well-dressed house cleaner entered the room, carrying a tray of cleaning supplies in her hands. She began to move around the room, tidying up and dusting surfaces with a practiced ease. Luke couldn't help but stare at her in surprise.
The cleaner's clothes were a uniform that he had only seen in television programs, and she carried herself with a sense of elegance that was unexpected in a house cleaner. She was also quite pretty, with good curves around her body. Luke couldn't help but feel a twinge of attraction as he watched her work.
The maid noticed Luke, looking at her and blushed at the attention. She turned her gaze towards him and kept peeping at him while she worked, continuously passing him cute smiles. Luke felt a bit uncomfortable, he didn't want to give her the wrong idea and he also didn't want to be rude. He tried to look away and focused on his task. He didn't want to cause any trouble or discomfort to anyone.
Luke was confused and shivers ran through his body as he didn't know why the maid was blushing after staring at him. He was about to ask Alex, the patient, but he noticed him covering his face with his hand.
He couldn't tell if Alex was embarrassed or hiding something, but he decided to let it go and not to ask. He didn't want to make Alex feel uncomfortable and he didn't want to cause any trouble.
After a few minutes, the maid finished her cleaning and closed the door silently. "Have a good day Young Master," she said in a perfectly polite tone, smiling at Luke. He felt a bit confused, he was not used to be called 'Young Master' and he didn't know how to react.
He smiled back politely, thanked her and turned his attention back to Alex. He didn't want to dwell on it too much, and he didn't want to make the situation any more awkward than it already was.
"What a weirdo," Luke thought to himself as he let out a sigh. He couldn't digest that there was something off about the maid's behavior.
Luke sighed and closed his eyes for a moment. As he did, he saw a small dream. It was more like a fragment of a memory, where Luke, the previous owner of this body, was bullied a lot in school.
The memory wasn't clear, but he saw the faces of a few people who were responsible for bullying him. He saw the faces of the boys who used to tease him and the girls who used to ignore him. He felt the familiar feeling of sadness and anger as he remembered the way they treated him.
He didn't know why this memory came to him now, but it was a painful reminder of the past. He knew that the previous Luke had gone through a lot of hardships, and he felt a sense of empathy towards him.