Melanie opened her eyes and squinted it when she felt the bright light penetrate into her eyes. She felt the burn and she sucked her teeth before raising her arm to block the light from entering her eyes.
Soon, she could see that the light had become dull and she slowly lowered her arm to see Damien standing next to the curtain that was now down. Anger seethed within her immediately and she made to move from the bed but she felt a tug on her hand and she looked at the side.
"Scarlet," she called in surprise and all her rage disappeared immediately. She hugged her to herself and sniffed in the scent of her hair. "Oh thank goodness. I thought it was a dream. You are really here."
Scarlet smiled in the embrace and she couldn't be more happier to have her best friend back.
"If you are awake then I think now is the best time we talk this through," Damien said and Melanie slowly pulled away from Scarlet. "Whatever is going on with you is—"
