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The cool breeze from the air conditioning brushes against the portion of my chest that the bandages leave bare as I pull up my laptop. These days, you can find anything online. With a few clicks, I search for any information linked to the mysterious digits.
My heart races as I wait for the results, praying for a clue that will lead me to her. Finally, the search engine reveals its findings: Gianna Renee Bartley. The name seems nearly as enigmatic as the woman herself.
“Alright,” I murmur. A grin spreads across my face as I imagine meeting her, “let’s get acquainted.”
I decide on sending a text—something casual but intriguing enough to pique her interest. Tapping away at my phone, I write:
Hey there, Gianna.
This is Percival Hills. The man you found at the alley.
I believe you called me, but the line went dead suddenly.
I hit send and lean back, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Gulls cry out overhead, their silhouettes dark against the vibrant sky. It’s been far too long since life has offered anything more than a string of glamorous parties and shallow encounters. And now, here was a chance to chase after something truly captivating.
As the minutes tick by, anticipation curls in my stomach like an impatient snake. I fidget with the hem of my shirt, unable to sit still. Just when I’m about to give up hope, my phone buzzes with an incoming message.
Her: How did you get this number?
Me: That doesn’t matter. We need to talk.
Her: Look, you’re alive. That’s all we needed to know.
Me: I don’t think that’s true.
Let’s be honest here for a minute.
I’d like to take you for dinner, but my options at the moment are limited, and time is precious.
Would you come to the hospital?
Her: I don’t think that’s a good idea.
Me: I’ll find you. Make this easier for both of us. Please come to the hospital.
Her: What do you want? We talked with a detective and told him all we knew.
We? This is more complicated than I initially thought.
Me: No police involvement. You saved me that night. I’d like to thank you in the proper way.
Her: You’re persistent. I’ll be there tomorrow at two.
A triumphant smile dances across my lips as I read her response.
“See you soon,” I whisper to the fading light, my heart swelling with hope and curiosity. The journey to uncover the identity of my savior is just beginning—and I can hardly wait.
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The sun casts its golden rays through the hospital window, illuminating the luxurious silk robe draped elegantly over my shoulders. When Gianna accepted meeting me here, I made sure to have a lavish spread of food delivered to my room: fresh fruit, gourmet crepes, pastries, freshly pressed juice, and some of the finest coffee Colombia has to offer. The mere thought of eating hospital food sends a shiver down my spine.
“Remember, Percival,” my reflection in the polished mirror reminds me, “you need to make a good impression—not just for yourself, but for her.” The woman who saved me deserves nothing less.
“Morning, Mr. Hills.” A nurse enters the room with a warm smile, her gaze lingering on my attire. “You have a visitor coming?”
“Indeed,” I reply, straightening my silk robe. “A very important one.”
“Must be a special lady,” she teases, giving me a wink before leaving the room.
