I sat straight up in bed, breathing hard. I looked around disoriented. I woke up with a sharp grip in my chest. It's been a long time since I woke up with this.  I just hope all is well with me. I noticed a figure by my bed side. Mum, she's here, for how long exactly? I wiped the cool sweet from my temple and sat on the edge of the bed. Judging from the light and after checking the clock, it was late, 8:30am. I didn't plan to be up earlier anyway.

“Katty, you're finally awake. ” She checked the time herself and was amazed. “so sorry for not...