Tension After the Rescue
The victim was successfully evacuated from the rubble. Now, only Alya and Satria remained inside before they, too, would ascend. Satria, feeling the heavy burden finally lifted, unconsciously pulled Alya into a tight embrace. The pent-up feelings of relief and anxiety erupted in that spontaneous act.
Alya was startled and confused by Satria's sudden emotional outburst. "Ah, that hurts!" she groaned as his grip tightened, pressing against her injured shoulder.
A few moments later, at the temporary medical area, First Lieutenant Dwi finished treating Alya.
Satria approached immediately, his face still tense. "Is it serious?" he asked, his voice strained as he tried to maintain his composure.
"The lacerations on her hand are not too deep," Dr. Dwi explained while closing the first aid kit. "However, her left shoulder has sustained a quite severe injury. She needs total rest."
