I slowly opened my eyes because I felt like someone is shaking me forcefully just to bring me to my senses.
“Criselda, wake up! What happened to you?” My mom asked as she cupped both of my cheeks. I slowly opened my eyes and blinked. I can see two other faces looking at me, one is Mrs. White and the other one is the man I'm seeing from the portrait.
Is he Lauren Keith?!
Oh please, can someone slap me? Am I seeing the “Lauren Keith” that I am admiring all this time? I feel like the reality is lying to me.
“Where am I?”
“You’re still here in my house, dear.” Mrs. White gently answered me as she touched one of my cheeks. I can hear Lauren Keith as she asked Mrs. White about who I am. They are just talking beside me but in a low voice.
“S-Sorry, I guess I was shocked at seeing him.” I
