Chapter 6 - Confusion
Everyone looked at Megan with shocked and confused looks on their faces.
"Are you ok Megs?" asked Adena
"Ok, obviously you all know me but I don't remember you. In fact I can't remember my own name. What's going on?" asked Megan as she started to panic.
Cody went to get the nurse as the others tried to calm her down. The nurse came in followed by the doctor.
"What's going on? Why can't I remember anything?" Megan kept repeating.
"You appear to have what is called amnesia. When you fell off your horse you got a concussion and it must have triggered amnesia." said Dr. Coddington.
"Is it permanent?" asked Sebastian.
"There is no way of knowing. It could be temporary and last a few days or weeks. It could also last for years. She might never regain her memory." replied Dr. Coddington.
"What's going to happen to me?" asked Megan
2 weeks later
It had been almost 2 weeks since Megan had been released from the hospital. She hadn't regained her memory yet. She remembered certain things like how to play tennis and she still did well in her studies but she still didn't quite know her way around Cascadia and got lost quite often.
As she walked through the hall to Math class she talked to Adena trying to remember something, or at least try to take in everything that Adena was saying.
"When is your next game?" asked Adena.
"At 4 o'clock. Court 13A. Could you show me where that is?" asked Megan. She hated not knowing where everything was.
"Sure Megs." replied Adena. She hated seeing Megan so lost. She had never seen her like that in her whole life.
They entered the class and took their seats waiting for the teacher to finish taking attendance.
4 o'clock, court 13A
As Megan played her game against the newest member of group 'A', Tannis McTaggart the rest of the Top Guns sat in the stands, watching her game. She had dramatically improved since the accident, almost like she had a new burst of energy. Her game was better, she had more speed and her reaction was better as well. She had also become more confident and had a new approach to everything. They were amazed. She had quickly risen to the top of Group 'A'.
"Game, Set, Match, Megan O'Conner" said the announcer. Megan jumped for joy. She hadn't lost a game since she got back. It was like it came naturally. She went to where the Top Guns were sitting.
"Hey guys, what are you guys doing after supper?" asked Megan.
"Probably playing hearts in the open." replied Cody
"Cool, I'm there. I'm just going to go change."
The night went on as they played hearts. Megan had fun, but she felt like people were staring at her. She felt a little uncomfortable. She also noticed Sebastian. It was like she couldn't stop thinking about him. Why did she feel so funny around him? And why did she feel him looking at her? She was so confused. Did she like him? Had she liked him before? She didn't know.
After a solid hour of playing everyone went off to do their homework. Adena and Megan walked up to their room. They both took out their Math books and sat on Megan's bed.
"Uh...Adena?" asked Megan after a while of silence.
"Yeah Megs"
"We've been best friends since we were like 4 right?" asked Megan, trying to reassure herself more than anything.
"Yeah" replied Adena
"You tell me if something was wrong right?" asked Megan
"Yeah. Of course I would, Megs"
"Why is everyone staring at me? Ever since I came back to Cascadia everyone has been acting strange around me. Is there something wrong with me?" Megan said as she started tearing up.
"Nothing is wrong with you Megan. You've just changed a bit, that's all. Your more confident and your game is much better. It's like you don't have any distractions. Everyone is just happy and relieved to see that you are so much better." Adena reassured Megan with a big hug.
"Really?" she asked as she wiped off a tear from her face.
"Yeah. Everyone is really happy that your back, especially me. I'm always going to here for you Megs. No matter what."
"Thanks Adena" said Megan as she and Adena shared another hug.
As they got ready for bed Megan felt like she needed to ask Adena about Sebastian. Should she? Did she already know? So many questions.
"Adena?"
"Yeah Megs."
"Did Sebastian seem out of the ordinary to you? Like he was distracted or something."
"He didn't really seem any different. He is really concerned about you. He really cares about you, you know."
"Really?" asked Megan as she started to blush
"You really like him don't you Megs?" asked Adena. Megan blushed as she tried to respond.
"Yeah, I really think I do." she finally admitted. "Did I always feel like this? Did Sebastian? I'm just so confused." said Megan.
Adena sat next to Megan on her bed. She didn't know how to help her best friend. Megan was so lost. She didn't know what to tell her. There were so many questions that no one could answer. How long would this last for? Would she regain some memories back? Or would she be stuck with these personal questions forever?
