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116. One of Ours

AURELIA

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My first conscious action was inhaling deeply, which irritated my lungs and I started coughing. The dryness of my throat sparked curiosity and I found myself pushing my eyelids apart. However, the sudden brightness that attacked my eyes forced my lids to go against the command from my brain.

I felt like I had been hit by a truck and–

The car!

I gasped, realizing that I was indeed hit by, in this case, a car.

My kids…

The thought of my kids flooded my mind and blood pumped rapidly within me, causing my heart to pound despite the pain in my chest.

Again, I tried to open my eyes. I needed to see what had happened. Did I black out? How long have I been unconscious?

I asked myself questions as my eyes fluttered open, slowly to get accustomed to the brightness around me. My brain immediately registers the state of the roof as I fixate on it. The roof was made with dry palm fronds which allowed sunlight to hit my face.

I was in a hut.

On a bed.

And alone.

I couldn’t see
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