Still, at the hospital, Zara gazed at everyone confused and decided to speak out.”Did you hear that?” Zara asked everyone.
“Vacate this ward, the building is on fire!” So came another voice as the person banged frantically.Hearing that fully well, Jake rushed towards the door and opened it. He found a lady whose frustrations and fright were evident on her body.Jake looked around and was surprised to no one running Helter skelter or looking confused. Rather did he smell any smoke of fire or any fire alarms being raised.“Is this a joke or what?” Jake asked the woman as stepped closer to her with a cold gaze. The woman stepped back with fear in her eyes.“You would soon be on fire. Can't you see?” The woman asked hysterically as she glanced at Zara who just came out of the room too. She looked at the woman and began wondering what she was saying.“Is she okay?” Zara whispered as she held Jake's elbow to calm him down.“
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