After Natalie and Nathan left, I could finally get some rest. However, sadness lingered around me because I had realized that none of my relatives visited; none of them cared about me.
Fortunately, I still had my good friend—Sabrina. During the second day of my stay in the hospital, the woman came to visit me when I exited Christopher’s ward. She pulled my hands and glanced at me from head to toe for a while, checking me all over. With relief and guilt, she said, “It was my fault to organize the cruise tour. The accident wouldn’t happen in the first place if I didn’t suggest Christopher bring you along to the cruise ship.”
I patted her hand and let out a faint smile before saying, “It’s alright. Look, we’re alive and well.”
Sabrina wiped away her tears and said sobbingly, “Look at what happened to you. I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself for the rest of my life if you and Christopher died on the deserted island.”
“Don’t worry. I think I still look as beautiful as ever.” I cradled my chin and pretended to be serious as I continued, “Don’t you think I’m a lot more gorgeous than most women lately?”
“What a narcissist!” Sabrina pursed her lips and chuckled at my joke. “You’re never going to be more beautiful than me. Zach said I’m the most beautiful woman in the world, particularly when I’m naked.”
“Whoa!” I replied while curling my lips into a mocking smile, “Does it feel good to stop being a virgin? Anyway, I guess Zachary has never seen any naked women before. Since he has no one else to compare with, he can only think you’re the most beautiful woman.”
“Not at all! He actually said I’m hotter and more beautiful than any famous beauty queen.” Sabrina poked my forehead and handed over a slice of an apple to me. “Eat your apple already. Zach is loyal to me. Anyway, you might be hotter than me, but one can hardly tell the difference once the lights are turned off.”
I begged to differ—men could always tell the difference.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Love Coming From The Least Expected