She had a tattoo of a guitar on her chest.
That is my first and only memory as I enter this world. Where am I? My eyes are closed and I feel like opening them would result in regret so I keep them closed. With my eyes shut, I focus on my sense of hearing. I focus really hard. In the distance, I can just about hear the noise of traffic; cars are honking and engines are revving. This doesn't help me identify my location, I could be anywhere. Instead of going into a panic, I focus now on my sense of smell. I pick up the scent of bacon, so close and so aromatic I can almost taste it. I can now hear the sizzling of the meat on the grill.
My stomach rumbles. I hadn't realised how starved I was. When was the last time I had something to eat? Thinking of this, my mouth begins to water. This makes me realise how dry my mouth is. I must have not had a drink in a while as well.
After much deliberation within my head, I decide that the only way I am going to survive long enough to find out what the hell is going on, I have to try and reach food and water. That appealing smelling bacon is my closest option, I guess. My next step is to try movement.
At first, I try a simple wiggle of my fingers and toes. All seem to be okay. Next I go to move my hand. I manage to lift it slightly, although I can instantly feel pain shoot down my wrist, and twist it around a few time – closely followed by the other wrist with the same results.
Now that I have established that I can move, I decide that I will have to brave it and open my eyes otherwise being able to move will serve no purpose. I brace myself.
I can't see anything. In a panic, I sit up to try and observe my surroundings. Absolutely nothing.
"Your sight will return to you in a few hours," A voice says to the right of me. It was so unexpected I jump which causes the voice to laugh, "Come on - eat up."
I don't know how to respond or even if I am able to respond but my mind is taken over by hunger when I smell the crispy bacon and hear the clanking of the plate being placed next to me. It takes me a while to find it, due to my new found blindness, but when I eventually do I am overcome with yearning for the bacon sandwich.
The voice returns the moment I finish.
"Here, have some water."
I am quite sure that this mysterious voice belongs to a woman but I cannot be sure. I gulp down the glass of water and organise the circulation of thoughts and questions going around in my head. I opening my mouth to say something however I am instantly interrupted.
"I imagine that you may be quite confused at the moment but I can also detect that you are quite disorientated. Right now may not be the best time to answer your questions." She pauses to see if I have anything to say. I decide to stay quiet for now, "Now I have people to see and places to be. I am leaving a mobile phone on the side table so once your sight returns, call me immediately. It is the only number on there… saved under Natasha."
She leaves a long pause so I guess that I am meant to respond to that.
"Okay." I say. My voice sounds horse so I cough to try and revive it.
"Good." And with that, she leaves the room, slamming the door behind her.