A call from a strange number.

Rose's POV

I stirred awake, meeting plain colors illuminated by the sun.

I stood up only to hiss out, grabbing my head. Pain bloomed in the back of my head, a thumping ache slightly reminiscent of the bass. No doubt it was surely from the alcohol.

With a sigh, I forced myself to adjust to the new sensation until it took the backburner in my mind. Fully sitting up, I turned only to gasp in surprise.

There was food waiting for me. A glass of water along with two small pills which were no doubt painkillers.

Relief flooded me as I quickly snatched the pills and the glass, eager to ease the headache.

The glass of water soothed my throat, forcing me to drink even further as the pills were long swallowed.

‘Finally.’ I embraced the soothing feeling before surprise sparked in me. The painkillers worked fast.

My hind brain was completely at work, only my instincts leading me through. Grabbing the plate, I ate quickly, trying to soothe the other ache that the painkillers couldn't solve.

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