A Vow to Part

d at her desk and hadn't even taken a sip o

e was wearing a neat suit, tho

ome with me," he

es looked up at them. Some lo

ing her out for a date skipping work again. This kind of though

e asked, closi

find out once we get there." His hand was warm and dry. He held

felt the envious glances from other colleag

derground parking lot. "Khloe's not doing well this morning," he explained. "The doctor said it

on in the mirror of the elevator. So th

ve just told

r signs of dissatisfaction on her face. But she simply sto

t angry?"

. "She's your secretary, and sh

ut the elevator arrived just then. His hand paused in mid-ai

disinfectant. Khloe's room was at the end of the co

and reading. Sunlight cast delicate pattern

ut then her smile froze for a moment as she n

the water cup. He tested its temperature to ensure it

ept drifting towards Rona. "It's just so boring being

tched her head an

r and asked with concern.

arren's embrace and gripped his sleeve tightly. He

" Rona said, turning ar

r. "It's more of a mental st

he said, "I'm sorry, Rona. I'm so useless. If it weren't for the c

owned, stopping he

k the curtain. "Do you need any daily

it her lip, "Thank you but I don't need them. Darre

nsciously tightened

se seemingly casual words held countless ba

said, picking up the kettle an

the end of the c

ing water, lost in thought. She shouldn't have come, knowing

nging flowers. Seeing Rona come in, she immediately held up a bouque

wers hit her, Rona instinctively

looking hurt by Rona's reac

hem," Darren said.

because you think flowers in hospital are dirty? Or do you dislike anythin

Rona a disap

began to itch, signaling an

nt over in pain. "Darren... I'm so dizzy.

ok? I'll take you to the emergency room." Darren said urgently, turning to Rona with a

he moment. Her eyes began to sting and her throat felt blocked. She then