Chapter 8 I met Patrick in college . We signed up for the same elective but both showed up late to the first class . The teacher joked that we must've forgotten the time on a date . I still remember how red my face turned that day . After that , every elective class , Patrick's friends would tease him . " Look , look , your rumored girlfriend's here . " The turning point came before a class near semester's end . I was walking to the classroom with my books when Patrick stopped me . Blood was seeping from his arm , his friend standing beside him . " Classmate , could you ask the teacher for leave ? We need to get to the hospital . " I glanced at the bloody wound and nodded quietly . The elective teacher didn't mind much , just told me to pass the semester assignment to Patrick . But I didn't have Patrick's contact , and I foolishly agreed anyway . I didn't know his department or building , only remembered he wore a basketball jersey . So I waited at the court three days straight . Finally , I saw Patrick and his friend walking over with a basketball . I hurried up and handed him the note . " Hey , this is the assignment . Email it to her before finals . " 0.00 % 18 48 Chapter 8 Patrick took it and stared at me for several seconds . 17288 Vouchers " I don't quite get this assignment . Leave your number - I'll ask you details later . " I hesitated but gave him my phone number . Everything after that fell into place . Patrick started pursuing me . Even after learning about my heart condition and limitations , he never minded . He even studied cardiology for me . He was already in med school but specialized in cardiology - for me . Thinking of this , my heart aches . All my earlier doubts suddenly made sense . Why Patrick " coincidentally" kept bumping into me , why he knew my preferences during my hospital stay - proof he loved me But how could I forget him ? I could forget anyone except Patrick , the only person willing to cherish me . I fought back tears , staring at the ceiling . Thankfully , I've remembered everything . I swear I'll stay with Patrick forever . I've been in the ICU a full week , and the nurses still won't move me to a regular room . Truthfully , I can tell this recovery's harder than last time . Still , I asked the doctor , " Is it serious ? When can I transfer back ? " The doctor avoided my eyes . Chapter 8 28 Virg " Don't rush . You lost a lot of blood - recovery takes time . The ICU lets us monitor you closely . " You'll move back soon . " I nodded helplessly . Patrick walked in , exchanged a look with the doctor , then turned to me . " What's wrong ? Don't like it here ? " " I just want to move to a regular ward . Being here makes me feel like something bad could happen any moment now ... " My voice trailed off . It was nothing but lingering fear - patients in the ICU could take a turn for the worse at any time . Having just got my memory back , I didn't want to keep Patrick waiting any longer . Patrick ruffled my hair , teasing , " Well then , I'll talk to the doctor again later . See if we can set you free ."