11.40 PM, Tan Tock
Seng Hospital , Emergency Room
Chief Surgeon: Pass me the X-Ray report,
A black, translucent sheet of paper was passed to the Surgeon and
he studied it in detail. He shook his head and sighed.
We have to do this
prepare the procedure!
Yes, Sir! answered his assistant as he prepared the necessary
equiptments.
All this while, Johnson had been lying unconscious on the operating
table, oblivious to what was going on.
The Chief Surgeon looked at Johnson whose eyes are shut, deep in an
anesthetic induced slumber.
Such a pity
poor young soul
.
We are ready, Sir! Awaiting your instructions! interrupted a
nurse.
The experienced Chief looked grimly at his staff.
Lets begin,
2.40 AM, Tan Tock Seng Hospital , Emergency Room
Hows the situation? asked the Chief Surgeon anxiously.
Surgeon 1:His breathing has stabilized, sir!
Surgeon 2: No internal bleeding anymore, and no threat is found to
the organs or brain!
Surgeon 3: The wounds are all disinfected and stitched up, Sir!
The chief Surgeon heaved a sigh of relief and wiped his
brows.
Good job, people! Nurse, bring the patient to a ward to
recover
The Operating Tables lights went off
.
11.50 AM, Tan Tock Seng
Hospital , Block 3, level 7
17
. 17
. ah! Here it is! Ward 17! Justin s eyes lit up as he
rushed into the ward.
Johnson!
Johnson turned his head to the right and mustered a weak smile as
the nurse recorded down his temperature.
How are you feeling now, buddy?
Im fine
. I wont die so easily
grunted Johnson. Hows
Fanny?
Johnson reached out and grabbed the nurses arm.
Hows Fanny? Is she alright? Asked Johnson, his heart in his
mouth.
The girl who came in yesterday? Erm
ah
. Stammered the poor
nurse.
What is it? Spit it out! NOW!!! demanded Johnson as he tightened
his grip on the nurses arm, his fingernails burrowing into the
terrified girls tender flesh.
Im sorry sir
the girl had passed away
the doctors
A ghastly shade of white washed over Johnsons face.
NO!! You are lying!!! God Damn it!!!! You are Lying!!!
LYING!!!!!! shrieked Johnson hysterically as tears streamed down
his face.
Let her go, Johnson! Let her go! Justin pried apart Johnsons
fingers and the nurse took a step back at once, relieved to be free
from his grip.
Sir, the girl had severely damaged her brain during the accident!
The doctors had tried their very best to save her. But
.but
.
stuttered the Nurse, at a lost of words.
Im sorry
whispered the nurse, her voice filled with
sympathy.
What! I dont believe this! I want to see Fanny! Right now!
yelled Johnson as he struggled to get to his feet.
Sir, please calm down, begged the nurse as she held his
shoulders firmly.
Get lost! Dont stop me! snarled Johnson as he attempted to kick
the Nurse.
Suddenly, Johnson froze in shock. Something is not right!
Instinctively, he threw aside his blanket
..
AUGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! What the F*uck!!! cried Johnson, his body
quaking with fear. What happened to my right leg!
Please calm down, sir! The doctors could not save your right leg
they had no choice but to amputate it
. Gulped the Nurse.
This is not happening! Its impossible! IMPOSIBLE!!!! screeched
Johnson as he beat his chest violently, his sorrow knowing no
bounds.
Nurse! Get the doctor! Hurry! commanded Justin as he held on to
his friend tightly.
Within minutes, a doctor and 2 male nurses hurried in.
The burly nurses held on to the struggling Johnson as the doctor
pushed a syringe into his arm.
Within seconds, the struggling died down and Johnson fell into a
deep sleep.
4 PM, Sims Drive , Seng
Bee motorbike shop
Ha! We sure had a good time last night! gloated Donny as he
smoked his
Cigarette smugly.
Yeah! agreed Tommy, a Kuntong biker as he glanced at
Donnys
FireBlade with admiration. The Kuntong Bikers had gathered at Seng
Bees to do some tunings on their bikes.
Out of the blue, the hum of a 150cc 2-stroke engine could be
heard.
Look whos here? Its the little boy! mocked Donny as Justin got
off his bike and stormed towards him.
You [email protected]! roared Justin as he swung his fist at Donny.
Quick as a flash, Donny dodged the attack and landed a jab on
Justins kidney.
Doubling over in pain, Justin fell to his knees as searing pain
shot though him. The Kuntong Bikers were about to hit him when
Donny held up his hand and stopped them.
You Murderer! Do you know that Johnsons girl died in the
accident? began Justin as he glared fiercely at Donny. Whats
more, he had lost his right leg! He has his aged parents to feed,
for Christs sake!
Really? taunted Donny in mock concern. Well too bad! He could go
beg at Orchard Road for all I care!
The Kuntong Bikers laughed.
Ya! He used to be a dispatch rider, right? He can be a wheelchair
rider now! commented Tommy, without a tinge of pity for
Johnson.
Enraged, Justin made a move for Tommy but was kicked in the gut by
the bigger man. Face contorted in agony, Justin seized the edge of
a chair and pulled himself up.
Just you wait! I am going to avenge Johnson! vowed Justin. I
challenge you to a race! 10PM tomorrow night at Mandai Road! Are
you man enough to accept?
Donny stopped smiling and folded his arms.
So, little boy wants to play the hero now? I accept your
challenge! You can cry to your mama when I beat your sorry
@ss!
Talk is cheap! Well settle this tomorrow night! retorted
Justin.
Slipping on his helmet, Justin kick started his SP and rode
off.
He swore to win this race, no matter what!
(to be continued
)
