Hi
Is the underlined part natural English?
I woke up with a very sore throat. It was the beginning of a viral disease on its way to me.
Thanks,
Tom
More natural is eg I woke up with a very sore throat. I'd caught a virus. Clive
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More natural is eg I woke up with a very sore throat. I'd caught a virus.
Clive
I woke up with a very sore throat. I was getting a cold. (another possibility)