Chapter: 7

Where am I? Riven mused. He was lying on something soft and white, and there was a blanket covering him. What happened?

Musa… the fight… fainted…

Oh! Riven thought. I fainted halfway through the battle. This must be Ofelia's hospital; in Alfea.

He turned his head around, and saw the sleeping form of Musa.

She looked so peaceful and serene, and the only sound he heard was she making sighing noises, probably having a dream. She had a small built, someone that need his protection, someone that need his………

Whoa Riven. Didn't you vow never to love or trust another woman again, after your mom left you? Came a voice in Riven's head.

But she looked so…beautiful, just lying there with her eyes closed. He leaned forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

Suddenly, Musa's eyes fluttered open.

"What are you doing? Riven?!" Musa shrieked.

"Is there anything wrong?" Ofelia asked. She had just entered from her office.

"Not… not… nothing." Miss Ofelia.

"May I know how long I've been staying here?"

For about 5 days, Musa."

"What about the competition?" Riven enquired.

"Oh… That. Well… someone called Amaryl from Alfea was chosen in the end."

"WHAT???!" Musa and Riven roared.

"I'm sorry… But can the both of you please calm down? This is a hospital."

"Here. Change into your clothes. You can be discharged now."

Stella's Room

"Hey guys… I was being discharged today. I knew you would all be here."

"Oh Musa! We missed you!"

"Sweetie, we don't know how we're going to break the news to you, but we have to."

"Relax Flora. I already know."

"Aren't you sad?"

"Of course. But yo, man… There are still many other chances, right?"

"Yeah! That's the Musa we know! By the way, we're going downtown Magix with the guys tomorrow. Wanna come along?"

"Thanks, but no thanks Stella. I need some rest."

Riven's Room

"Yeah bro! Out of the hospital, I see. Judging by the look on your face, you're having problems right? Care to talk about it?"

"It's..it's Musa…"

"Ya.. I expected it, she was pretty, polite and cute, apart from having a great personality… she was every man's desire."

"I see, Helia. Which means Flora isn't in your heart anymore, is it?"

"Of course not. My Flora is the best, she could beat the rest. Like a rose among the thorns…" Helia said dreamily.

"Stop being mushy. But again, you're always the pacifist."

"Ok Riven, tell me the problem about you and Musa.

"Well, I was in Alfea's hospital, right? When I woke up, I saw Musa. I just couldn't resist it so I stood up and pecked her on the cheek. She woke up and was angry and furious with me. I bet she hates me now."

"Bro… Your woman issues are currently pestering ya… you know that?"

"I'm screwed… Really screwed." Riven muttered under his breath.