'What is wrong with the staff at the hospital? How can they suddenly say he is in critical condition when just yesterday they told me he is recovering well, and an operation? How could they start an operation without any prior notice.' Anxious thoughts filled my mind as I waited at the crossing.
I hurriedly picked my phone as heard it ringing "Yes doctor, I'm just across the street. How did the surgery go? Is he alright?" I asked the doctor as I tried to walk as fast as I could.
"Sorry Mr. Minghao ....." I couldn't hear his next words as I felt my heart drop, my legs lost all strength and I dropped to my knees. I felt the rough asphalt, my hands scraping against the grit and the headlights flashing straight ahead me.
The world became blurred as I was sent flying by the impact. Losing my conscience I thought to myself "Huh, he's gone? it's over? Just like that?.."