I didn’t even open my eyes to look around, but I was sure of where I was. My eyes remained closed as my head turned to lay on a hard object. My eyelids were so heavy, it was as if I was being pulled not to wake up first. But the familiar smell beside me forced me to wake up, I moved my head and opened my lips a little. I swallowed, a feeling of dryness in my throat.

I want to drink some water, but I don't have enough strength to get up so I keep myself lying down. My right hand is resting on my stomach, while my...