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Chapter 4
"What did you wanna talk about the other day?" Alex asked after she was finally done scanning the channels for the tenth time.
Paige surprised at becoming the topic of the conversation, deflected it. "Oh, we'll talk about that later. 'Notting Hill' is on. I love this movie," Paige said as she took the remote and raised the volume.
Knowing that Paige had a weakness for popcorn while watching movies, Alex made microwaveable popcorn for her. Half-way through the movie, Paige had become comfortable in the little apartment and was now sitting with both her feet on the couch.
During the commercial break, Paige looked at Alex who was enthusiastically watching the Rice Krispy commercial.
"So this is all her stuff?"
"His," Alex corrected.
"His?"
"Yeah."
"And you agreed to it?"
"Agreed to what, him keeping his stuff in his room?"
"No, having a boy as a roomie."
"Beggars can't be choosers, Paige. Do you know how close this apartment is to the university? And his room's bigger than mine, hence I pay the smaller share of the rent, and he's okay with that."
"Interesting…" Paige smirked.
"What?"
"I think he likes you." Paige only teased.
"Of course, he likes me. I know it's hard for you to believe, but some people actually like me for who I am." Alex made a low blow since the opportunity had prevailed itself.
"That's not what I meant." Paige looked embarrassed.
"I know what you meant, Paige, and no, he didn't use his x-ray vision to scan me up when I came to look at the apartment, nor has he ever tried to make a pass at me. He's a good friend. In fact, he's one of the few people I can count on if I'm in any trouble."
"Okay. Sorry."
They watched the rest of the movie quietly.
"You can go take a nap or something. I'll just sit here and watch some more of this interesting TV," Paige said as she saw Alex yawn for the seventh time.
"No, I'm good."
"You had a long day?"
"Yeah, I'd just come back from work when the hospital called."
"You must be exhausted," Paige said with concern.
"I am," Alex said frankly.
"Really, you should go to bed. I'll be fine," Paige insisted.
"No, I promised the doctor. If I sleep, I might miss the symptoms. I'll sleep when you sleep," Alex said firmly.
"The old guy didn't even hit me that hard. I don't know how I could've bled from that, let alone get a cut. I think I may have fragile veins."
"I disagree. They never busted when you were angry," Alex said in a very serious tone, looking at Paige for a reaction. "I mean, I could see them pumping in your neck, but nope, never busted."
Paige who was looking at Alex in confusion, finally smiled, "Are you playing me?"
They both started laughing.
Paige observed Alex, who was now going through a magazine but it seemed like her mind was elsewhere.
"Is your roommate not coming home tonight?" Paige asked cautiously. The topic was not a favored one but Paige wanted to know more about Alex and her present life.
"If he was going to come home, he would've been back by now."
Encouraged by Alex's casual tone, Paige probed further.
"Alone?"
"Definitely. That's the rule. No guests."
"Wow, that's a strict one. You both follow it?" Paige asked.
Alex just looked at Paige and decided not to answer that. Paige didn't insist.
"What were you doing in the other room?" Paige asked Alex when she came back into her roommate's room with a piece of paper.
"Nothin', I was just searching online for something to test any changes in you because of the concussion."
"You're gonna test me with that?" Paige was amused.
"That's the idea, Paige. Are you done watching TV?" Alex asked as she took her usual seat on the couch.
"Yup."
"Okay, ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be," Paige replied unenthusiastically.
"Do you have a headache?"
"No."
"Any change in your vision?"
"No."
"Do you hear ringing in your ears?"
"No."
"Do you feel confused?"
"About what?"
"In general, Paige…" Alex replied irritated.
"Okay. No."
"Are you feeling too moody?"
Paige rolled her eyes, "No."
"Yah-huh?"
"Sorry, no."
"Are you able to balance yourself while standing?"
"Yeah."
"Show me."
"Alex, do I have to? You know I can."
"Then show me, Paige." Alex was serious.
Paige stood up from the couch and walked to the main entrance of the apartment, and then back to the room.
"Happy?"
Alex nodded.
"Ok, now I have like four other sections I'll ask questions about. Okay?"
"Yeah."
"Your name?"
"Alex!" Paige protested.
"Excuse me, is that what you think your name is?"
"No."
"That's a question from the test. I'll ask again. What is your name?"
"Paige Michalchuk."
"Where are you?"
"At your place."
"What month is this?"
"It's the month of May."
"What day of the week?"
"Friday night. Wait. Early Saturday morning."
"Clever, Paige," Alex smiled.
"You're really enjoying this, aren't you?"
"Okay, you're not disoriented. Let's check if your memory is intact or not." Alex said looking at the paper in her hands.
"Okay, beginning with December, say the months of the year backwards."
"December... November... October... September... August... July... June... May... April... March... February... January."
"That's a perfect 30, Paige. Good job." Alex said proudly to Paige.
"Yeah, that's what Dr. Hayes said when he did the test at the hospital."
To be continued...
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