Same Hospital Room.
Same Chaos.
Jonathan slowly opened his eyes.
He blinked twice, stared at the ceiling for a moment, and then turned his head towards Justin.
Jonathan:
"…Who are you?" 😕
Justin froze.
His brain stopped functioning.
Amber, meanwhile, looked at Jonathan as if she had just witnessed the world's greatest disappointment.
Amber: 😒
"Unbelievable."
She cracked her neck, leaned forward and spoke in a dangerously sweet voice.
Amber:
"MR. JONATHAN. DEVIS." 😈
Jonathan flinched.
In one swift movement, he grabbed Justin and pulled him close, using his own son as a human shield.
Jonathan:
"AHHH! SAVE ME SON!" 😨
Justin stared at his father.
Then he gently patted Jonathan's back, just like someone calming down a frightened puppy.
Justin:
"Leave it, Sister. Please." 🥰
Amber rolled her eyes.
Amber:
"Fine." 😒
Justin turned back towards his father.
Justin:
"Dad?" 🥰
Jonathan immediately relaxed.
Jonathan:
"Huh? Yes? What happened?" 😊
Justin:
"You know who I am, right?" 🥰
Jonathan looked at him as though the question itself was ridiculous.
Jonathan:
"Of course! You're my son, obviously!" 😤
Justin smiled and hugged him again.
For a moment, the hospital room became peaceful.
Father and son stayed wrapped in each other's arms.
Amber watched them quietly.
Her expression softened.
Amber (thinking):
At least some things haven't changed. 🥰
But unfortunately…
Peace never lasted long in Room 54.
A few seconds later, reality finally caught up with Jonathan.
He slowly pulled away from Justin and looked around the room.
Jonathan:
"By the way… what happened? Why am I here?" 😕
Justin:
"Ah! You fainted from shock. Sister brought you here."
He pointed towards Amber.
Jonathan followed his finger.
His eyes landed on her.
And then…
BAM!
Every memory from the consultation room came rushing back.
The conversation.
The curse.
The horrifying possibilities.
And that woman standing in front of him.
Jonathan:
"AH—!" 😱
THUD!
He fainted again.
Silence.
Amber slowly closed her eyes.
She raised one hand and slapped her forehead.
Amber:
"I am damn sure he's losing his mind." 😤
Justin looked worriedly at his father.
Justin:
"Sister…" 😕
"He's not usually like this. I don't know what's wrong with him."
Amber stopped.
She turned towards Justin.
Amber:
"…What do you mean, not like this?" 😶
That statement genuinely confused her.
Because, as far as Amber remembered…
This was perfectly normal Jonathan behaviour.
Justin shrugged.
Justin:
"Oh! Normally, he's like this…"
He straightened his back, lowered his voice and perfectly imitated Jonathan's usual expression.
Justin (imitating Jonathan):
"Don't come near me or die." 😈
Amber blinked.
Justin continued.
Justin:
"He doesn't smile. He barely talks. He's always cold, like an iceberg with legs."
Amber: 😐
Justin:
"He's mostly not at home either. Always travelling for business. Sometimes I don't even see him for days."
He frowned and looked at his unconscious father.
Justin:
"I honestly don't know why he's acting so differently today." 😕
Amber stared at Justin.
Then she slowly turned towards Jonathan.
Her gentle expression disappeared.
A dangerous smile appeared on her face.
Amber (thinking):
Oh… so THAT'S how you behave when I'm not around? 😒
She folded her arms.
Amber (thinking):
An iceberg with legs? Doesn't smile? Barely talks?
Her smile widened.
Amber (thinking):
Mr. Jonathan Devis… with God's grace, DO NOT WAKE UP RIGHT NOW.
Because if you do…
You'll be sleeping for the rest of your life. 😈😈
Meanwhile…
Jonathan continued sleeping peacefully.
Completely unaware that his past had returned…
And was currently planning his future punishment.
Jonathan: 😴😴😴
TO BE CONTINUED…