My whole body ached. I tried to open my eyes, but it was impossible. The air surrounding me was cool. I heard the engine of the air condition working. Other than that, everything was silent. I panicked. I couldn't move. I tried to scream, but the sound wouldn't come out of my mouth. I felt tears coming out of my eyes rolling down my cheeks as I desperately tried to control my body without success. After something that felt like an eternity, I finally fell asleep, exhausted from trying. Next time I woke up I tried to open my eyes first. Yes, I did it! I shut them again quickly. The light was too bright. “She is waking up” I heard a voice said. People were opening and closing a door. I didn’t recognize the voice. “Rose, can you hear me?” the same voice asked. “If you can, try to blink or

