CHAPTER 20.1A M E R I C AHe held the back of my neck and pulled me in close to him as we kiss for a while. It felt like a different kiss even if his tongue was insanely skilful and his lips were incredibly soft, because this kiss right now that he is giving me feels like a very sad kiss. Compared to the ones he gives me on a daily basis, I can sense how hurt he is that I am choosing my whole life in the other side of the world over our relationship. I am filled with anxiety all over my body and why does it feel like my decision is wrong?“If the curse is real.” Harry says over my mouth as soon as he pulled himself away while he was still holding the back of my neck. “Please. Please, don’t forget me. Please.” His voice sounded weak.“I won’t. I don’t. I will never ever want to.”We kiss again.The next morning, I felt even sadder but I didn’t want to show Harry. He seemed a little silent too and I know it’s because of the fact that I am leaving tomorrow. I felt worse after that talk
CHAPTER 21BEDRIDDENSt. Pierre’s Hospital Rm. 409London EnglandOctober 27, 2020Ruth stares at him.She stares at him sleeping on the hospital bed and has been unresponsive to everything for almost four months since his accident.She stares at the equipment attached to his body to keep him monitored and to keep him alive despite his condition. There was the cardiac monitor which monitors his vitals regularly, the ventilator that is used for a better oxygen supply to the lungs, the Foley catheter for the urine, the Ryle’s tube, PEG tube, IV line tube, IV fluids and other necessary things which were needed.He had bandage wrapped all around his forehead after having a strong concussion against the massive rock that caused him to pass out, a few scratches on his face obtaining it all from the coral reefs, his injured leg was inclined and was covered in cast and thick bandages to secure the deep wound which was from the sharp coral reef that pierced through his thigh and his arms were
CHAPTER 22MESSAGE IN A BOTTLEH A R R Y I have never been this happy in my entire life when America told me that he was going to stay here with me. I could not describe the emotions I feel inside me and how I have always envisioned having her here. I saw her having kids with me here, having our own home and living life so normally and simply away from everyone and every pain that we have been avoiding in our own lives.Family and a home.I always wondered if that could even exist here.I always wish it did.I would never want any other girl but America and how this overwhelming emotions just flood inside my heart and my mind that I didn't even know existed. I never knew how I would feel this again and it just seems so surreal but I do not want it to stop.I am happy she is here.I am happy that my happiness is here.My happiness is staying here with me and that is the one of the things that I want to be thankful for.“To America’s cancelled departure!!” I raised my glass and made a
CHAPTER 22.1“It’s really unnecessary. I feel really fine and if in case it happens again, we need to find a quack doctor.” Harry explains to me.“Harry.” I sounded strict. “You were having a hard time breathing last night and it’s not just something that we can slide just because you feel a whole lot better now.”Harry pulled himself up from the mattress while holding both of my hands, “You’re getting worried out of nothing. I was just allergic to the alcohol last night after Zion were mixing it.”“Harry we—”“America.” He cuts me off. “I am seriously alright.”“But you can never stop me from worrying after what I witnessed last night.”“I know.” He answers. “But you have to trust me that I am fine. I feel good and I feel better than last night. Nothing hurts and I don’t want you to worry of me, okay?”His eyes are comforting me and I know he hates it so much when I am being like this, getting all worried and anxious. But he can never change the fact that he was needing medical atten
CHAPTER 23THE UNRESPONSIVE DAUGHTERMount Sinai’s Hospital Rm. 117North Carolina, USAOctober 31, 2020“America.”Charles holds her hand as he stares at his girlfriend intently who is lying unresponsive on the hospital bed with a lot of machines attached to her body to keep her alive. He has never been this guilty all his life and had regretted the things that he did to her before her brutal car accident. He knew he shouldn’t have given in to temptation but he did and he hurt America. He hurt America more than he could have ever thought of.“America I really miss you.” He tries to speak again to him knowing that the doctor told him that coma patients could hear things despite being unresponsive to their surroundings.He smiles to himself, “Did you know that I resigned from my old job and got hired by another company a week ago? And guess what baby. It’s the company that you have been wanting me to apply ever since before. They hired me.” Charles says while holding her hand.He kisse
CHAPTER 23.1udy’s eyes were curious and she wants to know about it yet she is not ready for this kind of news so early in the morning. “What is it, doc?” Judy asks nervously.“Base from her results, America Pingries has two blood clots in her brain.” He explains while showing the image to her mother who is now having a weaker heart after what she found out. “This one and the other one is located here.”Judy’s eyes were filled with little tears, “Is it going to put her life in danger?”“To be straightforwardly honest, yes.” Doctor Davis answers right away.Judy almost collapsed on her knees if Charles was not able to catch her.Doctor Davis continues, “The patient needs to have a much invasive brain surgery so she needs to undergo craniotomy instead. If we don’t do the surgery as soon as possible, then it will cause a major side effect for America.”“Then, let’s have the surgery.” Judy says confidently. “I don’t want to lose my child.”“But the patient will have several effects after
CHAPTER 24FLAT LINEMount Sinai Hospital North Carolina, USANovember 7, 2020“You will be okay.”“You will be alright as soon as this whole thing is over.”Judy says those words to her daughter’s ear.“You’re going to surpass this and you will live. I know you will.”Judy kisses America’s forehead a few minutes before her operation.“Baby please come back home to us.” She tries to stop her tears from falling. “Please wake up and never stop fighting for your life.”Aaron holds his daughter’s hand, “I know you’re stronger than this Merry. We are all waiting for you. Do you hear that Merry? Your mom and dad are waiting for you.”Charles stared at America before he leans over her ears, “Please wake up Merry. Please don’t give up just yet. Please allow me to apologize to you. Please.”America was then delivered to the operating room as soon as she was ready for the operation.The operating room which will be used for America’s craniotomy has been prepared by the nurses and they have fin
CHAPTER 25ILLUSIONA M E R I C A You will be okay. You will be alright as soon as this whole thing is over. That voice.You’re going to surpass this and you will live. I know you will.It’s mom.I know it’s mom but why does she sound sad?Baby please come back home to us.Why are you crying mom? Are you sad that I chose LUAHU? I’m sorry.Please wake up and never stop fighting for your life.Mom.Mom where are you?I know you’re stronger than this Merry. Dad?We are all waiting for you.Is that really you, dad? I have been waiting for you too.Do you hear that Merry? Yes, dad. I do.Please wake up Merry.Charles.Please don’t give up just yet. What do you mean?Please allow me to apologize to you.I already forgave you Charles.Stay with us America.Who are you? I don’t know you. Your voice is not familiar to me.Stay with us America. I’m sorry, I can’t.When the light started residing, I see a blurry view. The moment that the blurriness turned clearer, I see a white ceiling ove
EPILOGUEPOT OF GOLDI have always been fascinated of the beach.There are so many things to do to enjoy and relax and there are a lot of sexy girls wearing bikinis almost looking like it is close to nudity. Yet, I love it. I love it all. I love watching girls in swim wears and how they play beach volleyball. Although I loved the sexual stuff of it, I have always thought that there is something about the sea that just calms my soul and my mind to a whole different level.I never really told anyone about it but it always has that kind of effect to me. Although no one knows much about it, I didn't want to look too softy on the outside being all sentimental about a petty thing.Everyone I know has always seen me as strong and very masculine with the way I dress, talk and act. With all the physicality that I have, everyone assumed that I am a cold-hearted tough guy. People who don't know me well would say I am an aloof. Kids and other townspeople would rather say I am scary. I have had a
CHAPTER 94 WELCOME HOMEM E R R Y Time: InfiniteWhere am I?Those were the first words I thought to myself.I looked around and found myself standing alone on the pristine beach. The water was gorgeously light blue and the horizon was insanely astounding. I paused and felt that I have said those same words somewhere before.Dejavu. It definitely seemed like it.Although I was lost, somewhere deep inside me felt like I was found. I felt surprisingly calm and warm as the sun was hitting my face. Sunlight always felt nice and even though most people don’t like to be under the sun for too long I think there’s something about it that’s calming at some point.Scorching was a word that would best describe the heat of the sun right now. I closed my eyes and felt the gentle and cool sea breeze passing through my hair and hitting against my skin. It was a bright sunny day but the wind felt chilly which provided a perfect balance. For a while, I stood there just feeling nature which was surro
CHAPTER 93 47 YEARSH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.AForty-seven years laterSummerThe woman flinched as she spins around. Her eyes looked surprised as soon as she saw me. It was definitely her and I could never be wrong. It was the same face when we were in LUAHU but her hair was shorter now yet everything about her was the same. It felt so surreal seeing her again.“Diana, is it really…” I trailed off and realized how frightened and shocked she was. I realized that I was getting a little too suspicious and too close knowing that she is a young woman and I am an old man approaching her pettily. I didn’t want to look like a predator.I chuckled humourlessly, “I’m sorry.”She smiles wearily, “I’m sorry too but I think you have the wrong person?”I felt disappointed.“My name isn’t Diana.” She adds.I smiled tightlipped. “Of course. I’m sorry if I approached you like this and pretty much giving you a fright.”She shakes her head and smiles at me, “No, it’s… It’s not really a big deal.
CHAPTER 92 SATURNH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.ADeath can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel someone has died before their time or when you had plans for the future together and growing old together.Death of someone we love is probably the most devastating experience that can ever happen to any of us.The loss and pain can strike you deeply and can shook your mental state of mind and your core.America died from a ruptured brain aneurysm that no one knew she had.All those terrible headaches, nausea, collapsing and drooping eyelids that she been complaining and experiencing, were signs of a grown malignant aneurysm after she was in coma. We all assumed that it was her pregnancy but the latter symptoms were already too late to figure it out that she was experiencing something so much more critical and dangerous.There were so many what ifs that I had after she died and so many regrets that I wished I did and didn’t do. There were so many things in my head and so much
CHAPTER 91.1I smiled as the heart monitor was echoing in the room in synch with the sound from the ventilator. “The second time was when you fainted a day before our wedding. I think your mom laughed at me when she saw me arriving the hospital because I looked stupid with what I wore as I was in a hurry.”I chuckle softly as I was remembering it. “Although I didn’t really notice how bad I wore until it was the morning. It was so funny, you should have seen it.”I placed her hand intertwined with mine against my lips, “That time, as I watched you sleep the entire night, I was able to write a short song. Do you want to hear it? I was never able to finish it though.”I rubbed the back of my forefinger against her cheek, “I’m sure you want to hear it. So give it a good listen, okay?” I speak to her.I cleared my throat as I tried my best to keep my shit together because I didn’t want to cry as I sing for her.“Sweetheart you look a little tired. When did you last eat? Come in and make
CHAPTER 91REALH A R R Y I was speechless and my felt as if my knees went weak and immobile.I wanted to say something but my mind went blank and I wanted to move towards Merry but because of shock, I just stood there completely frozen.My tears fell over my cheeks as soon as I see my wife looking horribly pale while the medics were giving her CPR. She looks lifeless, I thought to myself again and again and it pains me.My feet slowly drags me inside the room as my heart was getting heavier each time I get close towards where Merry was, My entire body was still completely shaken up with what I was witnessing what happening to her with questions fogging my head wondering what really happened to her.I can really feel my whole body quivering in fear, despair and weakness while my lips were trembling as I call out her name softly, “M-Merry…” My soft voice escapes my lips,“Sir, we request you to make way.” The medic instructed me.I shake my head vigorously because he cannot just leave
CHAPTER 90ANOTHER SONGSan Siro Stadium, BrazilThe crowd cheers for Harry as soon as he finished another song.His fans chanting his name continuously was ringing in his ear.The entire stadium was filled with girls screaming, chanting and cheering for him while he keeps a forced smile plastered on his face as he mouthed the words, “Thank you.”Despite how he loves entertaining his fans and performing on stage in front of people who paid this entire event just to see him, his mind was elsewhere and he couldn’t stop himself from doing so. It was evident in his eyes that he was searching through the front row near the stage if America had arrived, but she hasn’t. She was still not around and it made him even much more worried.He was not liking it especially that he hasn’t talked to Jordan about any updates regarding Merry.“I tried calling Ginny earlier and she said there was an emergency.” Those words keeps invading his thoughts making him feel uneasy on stage.“You are a lovely aud
CHAPTER 89.1“Useless?” He subtly moves his upper torso. “Have I ever made you feel like that? I’m sorry if--”“No no no. It wasn’t any of your fault. Like I said, I am grateful for you.”“So why do you feel useless?”“Because I always depend on you. I depend on you when I get out of bed, I depend on you when I need a shower, when I need to go somewhere, when I need to pee, when I need to clean myself as embarrassing as it has always been, when I change my clothes, every thing. Every single thing that I do that are basic things I need for myself on a daily basis, you’re doing them all for me.”“I don’t mind doing them.”“But I do.” I sobbed. “I do mind.”“I.. I’m sorry.” He says with a soft voice as we were now sitting on the bed while he tries to comfort me while wrapping his arms around me tight. “I’m sorry if I made you feel that way. Am I invading too much of your personal space?”I shake my head, “You don’t understand.”He pulled himself away and cups my face, “Then allow me to u
CHAPTER 89 IT WASN'TA M E R I C AMt. Sinai Hospital, North CarolinaHours before the wedding day“Are you sure you don’t want me in there with you?” Harry questions.I gave him a reassuring smile as I squeezed his hand a little bit, “I will be fine.”“So why you don’t want me in there with you?”“I just want to ask him a few things.” I answered nervously.“Like?” He asked.I pressed my lips together, “You trust me, don’t you?”“Of course.” Harry answers quickly.“Then trust me on this. It’s nothing serious.” I responded.He exhales heavily and felt him kissing the back of my hand. I love when he does that to be honest. He tells me, “Okay. I will wait here.”I smiled at her, “Thank you.”Harry walks me to the doctor’s office as he greeted us as soon as we entered his room. The doctor offered us a seat right away while Harry assist me before he plants a kiss on my hair. “I’ll be waiting right outside.”I nodded and smiled at him. I listened to his footsteps which were then followed b