Reckoning

Reckoning

Mr. Peter's POV

"Are you okay?" I heard someone ask me. I wanted to open my eyes, but they were heavy. I wondered what was wrong. "Mr. Peter, are you awake?"

I slowly opened my eyes, waking up to life. I saw Lisa and her friend Janet as soon as I opened my eyes.

"He's awake," Janet said. "I told you that he wouldn't die. You don't have to worry about him."

I tried to sit up, but I was finding it difficult.

"Here, let me help you." Lisa lent me her hand. I stared at her, trying to remember the last thing I had done. She helped me up, and I sat properly on the bed. I looked around, unable to figure out where I was. This place looked unfamiliar.

"Where is this?" I asked. "What am I doing here?"

"Look at you!" Janet smirked. "If someone hears what you said, they will think we are here bul……