Chapter 3: Love Lost, Love Found
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Cassandra Takahashi Watson’s Pov.
I’m so confused about what's happening to him. I can’t understand him but here he is talking to me like the person I used to know. “Huh?” I blushed at his question. “Do you love me?” Why is he so close? “Why did you ask?” “I just want to know.” “Ye-yeah. I-I love you.” “Shuttering, huh.” He smiled. “Sorry for how I acted in the past few weeks. I will do whatever you want me to do. If you want me to stay away, I will, but then I realize I can’t. I pretend that I don’t care, but it’s f*****g hard.” “Where is this going?” “After I left your room yesterday, I talked to my friend. He advised me and I realized how important you are. I need you to need me, Cass. I ask myself how many times if what I am feeling for you is love, not just sympathy.” “What I need from you is to love me truly, not just because you felt pity for me for my condition. I need you to love me not just because you want to, but because that’s what you feel. I want this love to be precious regardless of my condition. Can you do it?” I saw hesitation on his face that made me hopeless. But he looked into my eyes directly and smiled. “Yes. Will you give us a shot?” I hesitated. I’m afraid to take this. “I-I’m afraid. I love you, but I’m afraid that I might ruin this.” “Don’t be. Fear won’t give you what you want. Fear won’t give us what we hope for.” “Bu-” I haven’t finished what I’m supposed to say when I feel his lips on mine. He can’t move, his eyes are closed. He then slipped away. “I’m sorry.” He said. “I didn’t me-” I didn’t let him finish what we wanted to say. All I want is to feel every part of him. I kissed him passionately and closed my eyes. I can feel he did the same thing. I wrap my arms around his neck, and he pushes me closer to him.
Zachary Lawson's Pov.
I am now working in my office trying to concentrate on every piece of paper that I have. All I can think about right now is her. I want to feel every touch of her. I immediately finished checking all the paperwork that I needed to check and headed to her room. I knocked on her door. “Come in.” I smiled hearing her voice makes my day complete. “How’s your afternoon?” “Perfectly fine.” “Good mood?” “Definitely.” “Tss, have your medicine. After that you will rest for a minute, then we will proceed with checking your heart.” “This is my last term, right?” “We will see. Once you pass you can go home the next day.” The smile forms on her face. “I’m glad.” “Thank you so much, Zack.” “Bring those smiles wherever you go.” “Does that mean that we can no longer see each other?” “Hmmmm….” “Uncertain?” I saw sadness starting on her face. I am trying to tease her with my uncertain expression. I laughed when I saw her expression. "Just kidding. Of course, we will still see each other. I will visit you." "Sure?" her sad expression was replaced by enthusiasm in her face. "Yeah". She gave me a tight hug. Tss. I hugged her tightly. "Can you come on Wednesday and come to our house?" I intentionally scheduled that tomorrow she could go home so she could celebrate her birthday with her family. I am glad that she's finally okay, but not totally because there are some things that she cannot do. "Zack?" Huh, did she ask something? "What is it?" "I am asking you if you can come to our house on Wednesday?" That's my problem because I have call time in morning and night. I only have a few hours to rest in the afternoon, and I am not sure if I can. "Ahm. I will check my schedule, so I will go there." "It's okay if you can't. I know you're busy." No, I should be there on her birthday. "Nah, it's okay. I'll be there."
Cassandra Takahashi Watson’s Pov.
Today will be my last day staying here in the hospital. I am glad to know that I will be away from this now, although not totally in my condition. I have my last check up today and I’ll be free. A knock on my door makes me feel excited. It’s time. “Come in.” “Good afternoon, Ms. Watson.” Huh. I thought Zack would be the one to check for my last appointment. Where is he? “If you are asking why not Dr. Lawson is here because he’s on an urgent operation right now, so instead of him I will be the one to check you. May I?” He asks while offering his hand. I nodded in agreement. “Your heartbeat has been pretty back to normal since last week. I think you’re pretty ready.” He said while using the stethoscope to check my beating. “Absolutely!” “Congrats, Ms. Watson. After two years of healing here, you can finally live on your own now. Anytime tomorrow you can leave, Ms. Watson,” he said while smiling. I smiled back even though I wanted Zack to be saying that to me right now instead of him. “Okay. Thank you.” “One thing I want to advise you, Ms. Watson, is to have aerobic exercise so at least you can make your heart healthier.” “Noted!” Our gaze transfers to a door that suddenly opens. “Eomma, Appa!” I am not expecting them to be this early. I miss them so much. “Jagi, jal jinaesyeosseoyo?” They walked toward me. “May I excuse myself?” “Oh, yeah. Thanks, doc.” With that he left. “I’m doing fine now, mom.” “I’m glad to know that, darling. Your brother will be here for a few minutes.” The door opened. “Xhander.” "Mommy, Cass." He ran toward me and Alex helped him to reach me. That's my nephew. My favorite nephew, of course, he's my only nephew. "I miss you so much." I kissed him on his cutie cheek. "I miss you, mommy Cass." He smiled and hugged me tighter.
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