AUGUST 31, 2020 1:00 AM
"You don't have to worry too much, Dante. Sir Nase just need to rest. We'll just observe his condition if there are further complications." Doctor Felix said.
"Are you sure Doc? It was the first time that Paulo's body fainted during Sejun's time. We know how strong Sejun is." Dante said in worry.
"That is also making me wonder. Was there anything that Sejun said before fainting?" Dr. Felix asked.
"Nothing much, Doc---oh...wait. I think he said something strange." Dante said that made Dr. Felix attentive.
"He said something about 'love of my life' Doc. It was so strange. Can the alter also fall in love with someone, Doc?"
Before Doctor Felix could answer, a knock on the door interrupted their talk.
"Doc Felix, the patient in VIP ward 0838 is awake. She is the woman Sir Nase was confined with."
Dr. Felix just answered the nurse with a nod and glanced back to Dante.
"Let's check the lady first. She might be surprised because of Paulo's alter." Dr. Felix said and tapped Dante's shoulder.
"Do I still need to come, Doc? I can't leave Sir Paulo here alone." Dante said.
"Don't worry, I've already called the security. They are coming up already to look out for Sir Paulo. For sure, you also want to ask a lot of things to that lady." Dr. Felix said.
Dante just heaved a sigh and stare at Paulo's sleeping body.
"Alright. Let's go." Dante said.
Just a few seconds later, the man who was left alone in the VIP room woke up in a daze. His eyes roam around and he concluded that he's in the hospital.
"Ugh...Hospital again. Why do I always wake up here?"
He quickly stood up and jump off from the bed. A whole-body sized mirror beside the mini-refrigerator faced him, where he found himself full of bruises and wounds. While scanning his body in confusion, he then smiled widely in delight.
"How splendid. It's been a while since you've summoned me, Paulo. Was it already five years?"
The man harshly pulled off the dextrose from his palm. With a wide smirk, he slowly walked closer to the mirror to see himself clearer.
"You've grown tall, huh? Perfect. It won't be hard to hang ourselves on the ceiling with a height like this." the man pleasantly said while facing the mirror.
His vision is distorted, revealing a pleading, innocent-looking face.
"Pablo..."
"That's right Paulo. It's me, Pablo. Your suicidal alter."
"Why did you come out, Pablo?"
"You should be asking that to yourself, Paulo. Why did you let me come out after five years?"
The owner of the body couldn't answer. He is confused, flustered, and frightened.
"Shall we end everything now, Paulo?"
Paulo just remained silent, until his reflection gradually fades away, where Pablo couldn't see him anymore.
Pablo wore an orange jacket and black pants that he found beside the bed. Because of this, he is barely recognizable as a patient.
The cold breeze welcomed him as he opened the door of the hospital's rooftop.
"The city's night view is breathtaking. What a perfect place to take my breathe away."
Pablo sat on the edge and closed his eyes.
"Life is precious because it ends. That's why I, Pablo, is here."
