I opened my eyes as the light hit them, and my head was pounding as if someone had been smashing it against a stone again and again. My whole body ached. I rubbed my eyes and groaned when I felt my hand go numb, as if someone had been sleeping on my chest. It was none other than Surili.

I groaned, feeling soreness in every muscle, and turned to one side. Gently, I made her lie down properly and then sat up on the bed. As my senses slowly returned, reality began to sink in. I looked around the room, it was a complete mess. Things were scattered everywhere, out of place. The radio I had kept on the shelf was now lying on the floor.