Second Chance - To Live Again

City Z

It was springtime in city Z. The temperature had been teasing the entire city with its frequent intervals of rising and lowering of temperatures. In certain places, the wind and dust kept the people inside their houses, afraid of the nature slapping. Sometimes, you could see sandstorms forming. However, in the heart of city Z, the business was never seen resting. People could be seen walking through the intersections. Their steps were quick as if trying to catch the last-minute plane.

Despite the hustle of the city workers, the ambiance in the city was a plus. Since it was spring, flowers started to bloom. Under the peach's trees, families and couples were having an outing. Some were seen enjoying the colorful blooms. Some were having instant inspiration as they quickly transferred the beauty into a canvas. Some were inspired to create a new melody. All of these were happening in the oh-so-busy city Z. One of the richest cities in the country.

At the heart of the buzzing city, stood a tall, modern, futuristic building, the sole place where the richest seek aid. A doctor was seen to be checking the condition of a young lady. When someone took a glance at her, they'll mistake her for someone from the outside world. She was beyond pretty. Her hair was moon shadow-black and it flowed neatly over her shoulders. She possessed saccharine sweet lips. They were lilac soft. Her velvety eyelashes and slander eyebrows accentuated her beauty even more... The hospital clothes she wore failed to cover her beauty. Her glossy skin was shining under the light that managed to go through the blinds. She was a beauty... an otherworldly beauty, but at this moment she was more of a sleeping beauty. She was in a coma for months.

A woman in her fifties was quietly sitting in the corner next to the hospital bed. Her concerned look was directed at the sleeping beauty. The middle-aged woman waited for the doctor to do his final checked up of the day.

"Doctor Chen how is young miss Fu?" the middle-aged woman asked softly, afraid to disturb the beauty who was showing no sign of awakening.

Doctor Chen shook his head and sighed, "This equipment couldn't support her anymore. I'm afraid..." doctor Chen stopped his explanation as he looked at the woman who sat on the edge of the hospital bed. He took a deep breath. He was the doctor appointed to keep the young lady's health on top. However, no matter what he did, she seemed to refuse to be awakened from her slumber. He was confused. He had checked again and again. Her sickness had been cured, but she was still in a coma.

"I believed she is psychologically in pain. Is there anything that might cause her to hate living?" doctor Chen inquired. He glanced at the middle-aged woman who was now wiping the young lady's delicate face.

She continued, "Doctor Chen, how long...how long will she persevere?" Once she asked the question, tears fell from her dark-circled eyes.

"I'm afraid today will be her last." Doctor Chen spoke. His voice was faint as if he himself couldn't believe his own diagnosed.

"Let's pray that there'll be some miracle." He closed his eyes, deep in his heart, he hoped for miracles. His heart couldn't help but care for the young lady.

Sighing, he added "Please, contact her families. They need to prepare for the worst." Then, he walked out of the room.

Caretaker Yun took out her phone. She looked at her contacts, trying to find someone she could reach. After scrolling down and up, she sighed. She kept her phone and watched her young miss sleeping face. Yes, she was only sleeping. She would soon wake up and smile, showing her usual self. She hoped.