Madeline felt like she was dreaming while caught in a drowsy haze. Someone kept calling out to her in her dream.

“Eveline, Eveline, wake up.”

The gentle yet worried voice of a man rang out in her ears continuously.

Eveline frowned and gradually opened her eyes. Ryan’s face slowly came into view amidst her blurred vision.

“Eveline, are you awake?” he asked.

“Ryan?”

“It’s me,” Ryan said as he looked at her in worry. “Are you alright?” he asked.

Alright?

Clarity returned to her though