《We're not victims;we're survivors......》

GORYA POV/:

With each passing day,I began to feel the pain receding itself from my body.My wounds were getting healed slowly but surely.I rehabilitated much faster than could be expected by me.Seems like the hard work and patience of the nurses and doctors who took care of me finally paid off.

A few days later...

Phew,finally I've been discharged from the hospital.But I'm still finding it difficult to shake off the strong smell of antiseptic which is still clinging to my memories, of the days I spent within those four walls.

That woman, whom my parents introduced to me as their friend, visits me regularly.At first,I felt that that something was fishy about her.But as the days passed by,we became great friends but she treats me more like her daughter.She still visits us and had dinners and hotpots with us several times.She even provided my father with a good job and rented us a fully furnished apartment for FREE.Can you believe THAT?Mrs. Roselyn is just incredible!She is not only my savior but also my guardian angel.I call her P'Rosy.

One fine Sunday,

I was told by my parents that I had graduated from school and would soon go to the University.I was at a loss of words.Was I hearing something wrong or had they completely lost their mind or so many kinds of possibilities storming my mind right now.
I was exhausted thinking about all of this,so I decided to call it a day and hit the hay.

<Note the rhyme>

The next thing I remember is waking up in my warm and cozy bed with rays of sunlight streaming through the open window and lighting every dark corner of my room.

(Oh I just forgot to tell you guys that I've my own room now.The apartment has six rooms in total.I would give you a tour of it at the end of this chapter;)

After dedicating some time thinking about my own existence,I lazily got up from the bed.All of a sudden it hit me-it was MONDAY and also the first day of University.

MONDAY BLUES,you know...

I took a deep breath and started hoping for time to stop,so that I don't have to undergo all this nonsense.Despite my relentless prayers,no miracle happened.My brother peeped through the open door of my room and said,"Wake my nóng-sǎao,it's morning.You don't want to be late on your first day of University,do you?"I nodded my head in a 'no'.

I brushed my teeth and had a shower.Then, I stood in front of the mirror in my bathroom.I really couldn't take my off myself.I was looking more breathtaking than ever.Not only had my wounds healed but I also realized a
newfound beauty emerging from me.

Mrs. Roselyn had been quite reluctant to drop me off to the University,and I had to agree of course.How the hell could I say no to such a caring person?

I got out the car and thanked her for the ride.

Then I dedicated my time in soaking in the appearance of the University-Kocher International University. The most coveted university in the whole country.Only the children of the elite class could afford to study there unless you went there on a scholarship of course.As I approached the entrance of the University,I realized why it was the most sought after institution.It had an air of royalty and the grandeur of its campus spoke volumes about its distinguished position and unparalleled architecture.

(Here are a few glimpses of the University.Please let me know which one you liked the most in the comments below so that I can include that particular picture in the upcoming chapters;)

With each step that I took towards the University,the adrenaline in my body increased and felt a rush of enthusiasm through my body.

I did seem to recall faces and names of students whom I don't think I knew before.It all felt like deja vu...

I felt a twinge of nostalgia.Even the name of the University-'Kocher' was making me feel as if it was familiar word.I tried to battle with my conflicting emotions-a feeling of familiarity which was reassuring and other the uncanny and eerie making me disturbed.

It was said that most of the students from the school of the same name as the University took admission here.

I don't know why but I couldn't feel myself being as self-conscious as this.Then I took a look around myself only to find that almost every student was staring at me.It was sending chills down my spine.My premonition that it would not be a good day for me was coming true....until I felt a soft hand on my shoulder.I nearly jumped because of the sudden touch and turned around to face the worst.But,wait...

I found a girl standing there whose hand was on my shoulder.She reminds me of someone...
She smiled and said,"Hi!My name is Teshtara Aisha.I'm a new student.Is it also your first time here?"I nodded my head saying 'yes'.She asked me,"What are you going to study?"
"Business Administration",I replied.
"Me,too.Let's go the class together then?",she aked excitedly.Then we shared numbers and headed towards our classroom.

(In mind)
Maybe I was wrong...At least I made a new friend.Everything's going to be fine,Kia.Take it easy.

Finally,we both found our class after getting lost at least four times in the University's hallway.But the good thing is that we weren't late for class.I took a sigh of relief when I found that the teacher's desk was still vacant.

A few minutes later,the professor enters the classroom.
Here are a few glimpses of my classroom..

Somehow I managed to keep myself awake during the lecture but trust me nothing-not a single thing that the professor was saying had gone into my head.Teshtara was sitting beside me but was fully aware of her surroundings unlike me.I have to say she is really good azzt taking notes.After two hours of constantly blabbering,the professor announced,"Okay,so that's all for today."A unified sigh of relief swept through the whole classroom with exhaustion clearly written on the students' faces.

It was recess time.The duration of the recess break was one and a half hours.Kia wandered through the corridors of the University with Teshtara.She bumped into somebody.He looked very familiar.Without even realizing it,she called out his name,"Ren".

She was surprised.No doubt that he was handsome guy.She kept gazing at him,trying to recall when she had seen him before.

Ren was going to ask her whether she could remember him or not but he stopped himself from doing so.He remembered what the doctor had said,"Please do not force Gorya and Thyme to remember anything from their past as it may lead to their nervous breakdown".

But he thought,"Why not introduce myself to her and be friends with her?".But before he could say something,Gorya said,"Sawadee kaa!My name is Kia-Kia Thithara Jundee.Is your name Ren?"

(Females say Sawadee kaa to greet others in Thai.Basically Sawadee kaa means hello.:)

Ren nodded with a smile.

Kia continued,"Actually I think I know you but I just can't remember things right now.I lost most of my memory in a car accident.So.."

Ren cut her off by saying,"No need for explanations now.I'm heading to a place which is very peaceful and quiet.Wanna join?"

"Sorry but I and my friend were heading to the library.I would like to go there with you but not today.I'm extremely sorry..."

"No need to be so apologetic.I understand.If you ever need any help please don't hesitate to contact me."

《We get separated only to know that we were actually retracing our paths towards each other....》

A/N:Hello my readers!I hope you found this chapter interesting.Stay tuned for the next update;)