Chapter 22: "Love is Timeless"
I'm an HeirI woke up from the music, my favorite piece of them all, a part of the Sonate in C major, the adagio. I was stronger now, I lost some blood from the wound;fortunely it was treated on time so it did not got infected.
I was receiving tons of signs of gratitude for what I did, although there were some who thought I instigated the situation; I only laughed. It was decided, I could go back to school in a few days. Absolutely everyone was kind and caring, specially Father who came for two days only (after I force him to leave for his safety). But I haven't seen someone in particular in a while; I felt curious as to why, but whom I to him but a burden? I buzzed the botton.
- Yes Miss?- said the nurse.
-After I wash up, can someone take me to the last floor terrace this evening? I'll like to take some air if the Doctor agree-
-I'll ask him inmediatly-
-Thank you, and one more thing... may I eat something delicious? I'm starving-
- Off course, anything in particular?-
- As a matter of fact, yes, as many fruits as you can find-
Some may think why wouldn't I ask for an International chef to cook something for me.... simple. There is nothing that reminds me more of home than a bowl of various fruits; Sweet, fresh and delicious.
I was shocked when the plate was brought to me: -I won't even complain about how big it is because is exactly what I asked for, Thank you very much- The nurse left with a big smile on her face. I rested some more after I ate, but soon, after my physical recovery sessions from the afternoon, night came, and my chance to breath.
-I'm ready!- screamed to the nurse from excitment. But after some minutes I realized I was not being taken to the hospital's terrace -What is going on?- I asked the nurse.
-A private terrace has been arrenged for you Miss-
-Under who's comand?-
-I'm afraid I canot say- she looked at me playfully.
-I'll let it slip for now...- But I was muted by what was appearing infront of me. A pathway, lighten by small lights.
-They look like...-
-Stars? Yes Miss. Sadly at night you cannot see the stars due the lights of the city-
-You did this?- she denied -Then... who?....- I felt a different hand holding mine. I didn't had the need to turn, I'd already memorized what it felt like.
-Let me show you- Young Do said, while taking me to one side of the terrace.
-You did this?-
-Just to be clear, if you want to take over the nurse, I'll offer her asyllum just in case you go crazy-
-I already did when I took the bullet- as soon as I mentioned it regret came to me. It was weeks since the last time I saw him and I had forgotten how much it hurts for him to be reminded -I'm sorry-
-I'm alive, no need to be sorry-
-What is all this about?-
-I ...- he stuttered - I... want to be there, I want to protect you... I want to...- as much as he tried, words wouldn't come out of his mouth, so I helped
-Want to be by my side?- he looked me surprised, yet relieved. But it was my face that sadden this time. Even if I want... I can't. My presentation to the world's society will be shortly after I am released from the hospital. It was under my Father's comand to do so, since he thought it was about time for me to do so... and for my safety. -I...- this time I shuttered. His expression went even darker than mine. It took all the love I had for him to say this words, but it was for both our sakes: -Will you...- I said directly looking him in the eyes -Will you wait for me just for a while?- a tear felt down.
-If you don't want to, just say so...- he freed his hand off of mine. It hurted.
-Do you think I will be here if I didn't love you?- he turned back at me -Do you think I wouldn't have taken the bullet if I wasn't afraid to lose you?- I stepped foward a bit more -Do you believe that if I didn't love you, I would had go your hand like you did just now?-
-I...-
-Time is just a number if what you feel for me is real...- and I turned away while leaving.
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