TICKING OF THE CLOCK

The ticking of the clock was like someone knocking on wood with a knuckle. It was driving him crazy.

Every tick seem to echo around his mouth enhancing the excruciating pain of his toothache.

A nurse suddenly appeared, announcing his name. ' Don't worry,.' it won't hurt.' she reassured him kindly.

Not you perhaps, Jim thought, moving forward on leaden feet.