Neurotoxin

I didn’t have a heatstroke. I was poisoned by a neurotoxin, which was also responsible for my hallucinations and erratic behaviour. I fell into a coma three days ago because of a sudden toxin overload. The entire team of neurologists at the hospitals were stumped. They knew I was poisoned, but couldn’t begin to formulate a treatment plan unless they identified the toxin. Luckily, a visiting neurologist heard of the case and offered his help. The compound was synthetic, made in a lab overseas. ‘The doctors told me that the toxin’s likely ingested orally, over a period of time,’ Kieran said in a low voice. He bowed his head, looking contrite. I knew why he was feeling guilty. He didn’t need to continue. I got the picture. The colourfully wrapped candy… Mia’s insistence on seeing me eat it… Her smile as she watched me put poison in my mouth… I was poisoned on the first day she moved into the seaside villa. Yet, I had no idea. Why should I? It was just a friendly gesture from a girl who wa