Akatsuki Reminisces 5
I wake up. Not wake up but gain consciousness.
I was met with slight misfortune today.
I fell down the stairs. Broke a few bones and tore my suit. My prosthetics broke and I was forced to sit in a wheelchair.
Not just that, I even had an accident.
A car ran over me when we got out.
Moron quickly brought me to a hospital but I gained consciousness recently.
I cannot feel my body.
Must be because of the anesthetics.
My mind is all hazy. But I can think. So I wait for the haze to clear out.
I hear sounds beside me. Maybe someone is with me.
Must be Rihito. He is the one who brought me here.
A few moments later, I open my eyes.
I could have opened them but I can see only darkness.
"Rihito, are you there?" I ask.
"Yeah. But why are you asking? Your eyes are open." A voice said.
Rihito is there.
"I can't see. Maybe because of the shock, I am suffering from temporary blindness." I say.
"I see." His voice was sad as if he was grieving.
But he should have seen me like this a lot of times.
This isn't the first time I have had an accident.
"Akatsuki, stay here. I'll get the doctor." He said and I hear footsteps.
He left me. So I am all alone now. But it sure is boring to be alone.
"What to do? It'll take another 2 weeks just to get out of here." I say that.
"Yes. But when you do, you are getting an earful from me."
A voice. A feminine voice. Also familiar.
"Nadeshiko? Is that you?" I ask.
"Yes. But you are getting a scolding." She said angrily.
Also her voice is shaking. Maybe she was worried.
"Sorry to worry you." I say while looking over to the source.
"You can not see." She said.
"Yeah. My eyes are open but I can only see darkness." I say.
I think about how I got hit. I was walking with Rihito. Then I saw a cat.
It was crossing the road and a was coming its way.
It didn't notice so I rushed to save it.
And I hit the car. I was blown away but I managed to save the cat.
I was holding it and it was slightly hurt.
So I had it sent to a vet.
And I was taken to this hospital.
"Anyway, why are you here?"
"What? You don't like it?"
"No. Just that someone other than Rihito and my dad has come. Whenever I was in hospital, only those two would come to check. So I never expected someone else to come."
I say that but she didn't reply back.
I wait for her reply.
But the silence continued.
"Are you there, Nadeshiko?" I ask.
"Yeah. I was just thinking."
She said but her voice was raspy.
"Anyway, I am grateful that you are here."
"But let me ask you something. What do you think about your sister?"
"That's weird. Why are bringing up Mizuki?"
I ask her. It's weird that she brought up Mizuki here.
"Just answer me." She was pushing it.
"I love her. My perfect sister. She is my pride and joy. But it's also sad that she doesn't talk to me. But no matter what, I will always love and support her. From the shadows."
My answer was honest. I gave her my honest opinion.
"Then your parents?"
"My dad is so so. He kept me alive after all. And mom, I have mixed feelings about her. She gave birth to me. That's normal. But she never treated me as her son. And she even tried to kill me. It's kinda hard to sum it up. But I cannot deny it that she gave birth to me. So it's tough."
I again give her my real thoughts.
And another silence followed.
"Are you there, Nadeshiko?" I ask to which no answer came.
"Maybe she left. But still, it's quite fun being blind."
I mutter this. I think I can push it if it's a week.
And the door opened. I heard a few footsteps.
"Doctor, how is his condition?" It was Rihito.
"Yes. He is currently stable but his blindness would take a few more hours."
The doctors' voice was familiar.
"Doctor Kijima is that you?" I asked.
"Yes Akatsuki. Can't say nice to see you but I am glad that you are alive." He said.
Dr. Kijima is the one who has treated me for all these years.
Kinda like a family doctor.
"Why is it that whenever I see you, you're all banged up?" He asked me in an amused voice.
"What can I do? Habits, maybe?"
"Haaahhh. I cannot say anything more." He gave up.
"Anyway, how long?"
"About 10 days at most." He answered.
"Ok."
Then the door opened. Maybe he left.
I close my eyes.
"Rihito, go. It's your wedding night. Don't keep her waiting."
"What are you talking about? She is here."
"What?"
I am shocked. Even Ririka is here.
What's with today?
Is this the day I die? I am kinda scared that so many people are gathered.
And days went by. My vision came back. I can see.
My whole body is covered in bandages.
I am more like a mummy than a normal patient.
But I am not sad or angry. Also that cat is currently with Nadeshiko.
It was a stray cat but I decided that I would take it.
On a side note, Rihito went on his honeymoon.
Both of them tried to refuse but I kinda forcefully sent them.
Now I am almost healed.
Tomorrow, I am getting discharged and going to my house.
Nadeshiko is sitting by me.
"How is your mother?" I ask.
"She is fine. She got discharged so yeah, it's a relief."
"That's good. I should greet your mother once."
"She actually wanted to see you but you are in this state."
I only laugh.
I am finally going home. But somethings are still unspoken.