37 An Old Dream Ewan was dreaming .
He saw his young self happily hopping along a grassy path , toward a young girl , of the with him .
same age The young girl was squatting close to a river , throwing small stones into the calm water body .
unaware of his approach .
When he noted that the girl was oblivious of his presence , he stopped hopping , and tiptoed toward her .
Standing right behind her , he covered her eyes with his small palms .
The girl didnt shriek as he had presumed .
Rather , she smiled and called his name .
Ewan ! He sighed dramatically , and dropped his hands .
What took you so long ? The girl turned to face him .
Ewan was startled by her blurred face .
Yet he heard himself speaking .
Mother sent me on an errand .
Im sorry .
Its okay .
You are here now .
Do you want to play ? Young Ewan smiled widely , bobbing his head .
Its a pleasure , Princess … He bowed his head , causing the young girl to laugh , before getting on her feet .
As he played with the girl , he noted their ages to be around twelve or thirteen The sound of her laughter brought joy to his younger self .
years old .
At the moment , they were dancing without music .
He was holding her hand up , and causing her to swirl as they watched in movies .
As they laughed and danced around , they didnt take notice of their distance to the river .
He was swirling the girl , turning with her , when all of a sudden , his feet hit a large stone .
Before he knew what was happening , he was falling into the river headlong .
As he struggled to live , he heard the girl shout in fear and panic , heard her sobs when no one came to their aid thereafter.
She knew he couldnt swim .
He was about to shut his eyes , about to welcome death , when he heard a splash .
The girl had jumped in to save him ! Yet he knew she also couldnt swim .
He opened his mouth to tell her away , but swallowed water instead .
He felt her grab his clothes , and pull him toward the shore .
37 An Old Dream However , his mind was too befogged to understand how she was afloat , how she had managed to save him from drowning .
When he opened his eyes again , he was on dry land .
He didnt see the girl hunched over him , neither did he feel her around him .
It was then that he heard the shouts from people running toward him .
Assured of his safety , believing the girl had successfully called for help , he succumbed to the darkness .
Ewans eyes slowly opened in the real world .
He breathed in softly , and became instantly aware of his dry tongue and parched lips .
He needed water .
He tried calling for Sandro , but what came out of his mouth was a squeak .
His throat was irritated too .
He lifted his hand to scratch it , hoping to quell the irritation , but then his gaze met his right hand , which had a pin sticking on it ..
Ewan exhaled harshly , glaring at the offending pin .
He would have shouted at the act of inhumanity , but for the fact that he felt nothing : right before his brain brought to his remembrance , the process .
Acupuncture .
It was then that he looked around him .
He recognized the large space as one of the private rooms in the Whitmans hospitals .
The room contained two big beds , a television , a refrigerator , two sofas , and three cabinets .
Ewan tried sitting up to survey his surroundings much better ; surprised when he did so without .
feeling any pain .
Not even in his head .
He remembered , without hassle , what had transpired in Athenas office , what had led him to this point .
He sighed , reminded of his foolishness again .
He furrowed his eyebrows , however , when he became aware of his nakedness .
Who did this ? Where was Sandro ? r was Noting the pins on his body , he couldnt but wonder who his doctor Who was skilled in acupuncture in the city ? No answer met him .
He sighed again , and looked around the room , searching for a way to contact Sandro .
Where was the bedside bell used to alert visitors of a patients awakeness ? 37 An Old Dream He saw none .
But he spotted his phone by the bedside table .
He picked it , and called Sandro , There was no answer , but he heard the shuffling of feet outside the room .
o A few seconds later , the door to his ward opened and Sandro stepped into the room with Zane .
Ewan noticed that Zane remained by doorpost , probably wondering if he would be allowed to stay .
He sighed , and gestured that the latter should come in .
Zane instantly obeyed .
When the two males reached him , there were perceptible smiles on their lips .
You look better , Ewan .
She did a better work than your doctors , I think .
Your mind is clearer .
по ? Ewan nodded slowly , already knowing who the she was .
Athena .
She had treated him , after he had brought trouble to her doorstep .
He sighed in regret .
She was a better person than he would ever be .
How could he ever repay her ? Had his foolishness lost the partnership he had suffered to get ? He cursed Fiona mentally , only stopping when the dream he just had , resurfaced vividly .
He exhaled wearily .
Why did he have that dream ? Did the fates not want him to stay away from Fiona ? He had planned to do so , to cut off all contact with her , only endeavoring to transfer to her account every month , money for her welfare .
Ewan hated liars .

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He hated being treated like a fool .
Yet his dream had successfully put a stop to his plans .
He had to take care of Fiona .
But surely the engagement will not hold .
Or should it ? The dream had showed him again the sacrifice Fiona had made for him .
Should marrying her not be the least he could do ? Ewan , you seem lost in thoughts … Zane cut in .
Is your head paining you ? Ewan shook his head .
I feel better than ever .
He pointed at the bottle of water near the table , remembering his thirst .
Sandro hurried and brought it over .
He took a sip , then gulped down the entire bottle .
37 AnolaDream When he was done , he asked Sandro to get rid of the pins on his body .
Sandro obliged .
After all , Athena had shown him how to do it .
He removed the pin meticulously , to avoid injuring Ewan When he was done , he helped Ewan sit properly on the bed .
Are you hungry ? Ewan nodded .
Im coming .
Let me get you food from a nearby restaurant … Sandro hurried out of the ward , expertly leaving the two friends to talk- he has always liked .
Zane , especially since he was someone that could call Ewans bullshit .
There was a notable tense silence in the room after his departure .
Zane finally broke it .
How are you doing ? Ewan stared at him keenly , but Zane wasnt uncomfortable because he was sure he hadnt done anything wrong to his good friend .
Im fine .
I feel like Im free , to an extent .
Ewan finally answered , rubbing his forehead tiredly .
His stomach grumbled then , and he farted before he knew it .
There was a pinch of silence before both males dissolved in boisterous laughter .
Ewan was surprised not to feel any pain in his chest and stomach as he indulged himself .
Was he really cured totally ? A sign that you are fine then .
Ewan nodded .
What happened after I passed out ? Zane shrugged his shoulders .
Nothing much .
Athena decided to treat you .
Her fees are outrageous though … He winked at an Ewan who was already chuckling softly .
Its okay .
I deserve it .
Yes , you do .
Zane concurred .
But why are you so gullible when it comes to Fiona ?