Awakening

To Ava’s utter surprise and relief, it wasn’t bad news that the hospital was calling to inform her about. Instead, it was good news.

For the first time in almost two weeks since this whole tragedy happened, Ava heaved a huge sigh of relief. Things were starting to look up.

According to what she had just been told, Derek was starting to show signs of waking up from his coma. Ava was glad that she was already ready to leave for the hospital, otherwise, she would have died from suspense during the time it would have taken for her to get ready.

She rushed down to the hospital, where she met an ecstatic Damien, who was still at the hospital with Derek.

"Is it true, Damien? Oh, please tell me that it's true." Ava exclaimed as soon as she saw him.

"It is indeed true. Ava. I saw it myself. He hasn't opened his eyes yet, but he moved his fingers a little, and according to the doctor, responded to some stimuli. He's going to be alright, Ava. I told you so, didn't I? Despite his soft