The Last Thread

***Milena***

“Rafael!” I yelled out frantically, shaking him gently. “Please get up. Rafael!”

“I can hear you,” he whispered weakly, his eyelids trembling as they remained shut. “You don't have to scream the elevator down.”

“Oh my God,” I exhaled in relief, my shoulders slumping as I sank back into a sitting position. “I thought you were dead.” My voice quivered.

He let out a weary chuckle. “You…w