Chapter 18: One Step Closer

< Shirley > After having several terrifying thoughts, sleep didn't touch me for a while until I almost slipped off the bench due to dozing off. I was rubbing my forehead with a frown as I had hit my head on the armrest when I heard someone chuckle. I looked up to meet a nurse standing close by. I flashed a sheepish smile and sat upright again. I took out my cell phone and decided to play some games to pass my time. "Why don't you grab something to eat? You seem very tired," said the nurse. "Huh?" I looked up at her again. She gave me a sweet smile and approached me. "You have been here since your patient was admitted. I doubt you have eaten anything." Now that she mentioned it, she was right. I did feel hungry; in fact, my stomach was growling. With a sad face, she told me, "I would suggest you go to the hospital cafeteria, but it's currently out of service." Her face lit up as she suggested, "But don't worry. There's a nearby café. It's just two blocks away." "I appreciate you