Chapter 37. I Appreciate You

Day 2 of Quarantine

A bad, pulsating headache. Sweating from head to toe. An aching back. Limp arms and legs. 

Oh no... Were these new symptoms? Or the rare ones? Was she getting sicker? She took in deep breaths and exhaled loudly several times, testing her lungs as panic crept into her groggy thoughts.

Her muscles felt weak but her chest felt fine. No breathing issues or brain fog. But would it get worse? Would she end up getting wheeled into an ambulance today? Barely able to breathe and clinging to dear life like her co-worker?

Jessi hauled herself off of the divan, wincing and cussing under her breath when the throbbing in her skull intensified. She grabbed her phone to check the time.

Nine hours. Almost nine hours of sleep. Why did her entire body feel like she didn't get enough rest? 

"Ouch. What is happening..." She moaned after the back of her palm touched her forehead. It hurt as if she repeatedly bumped her head onto something