First and Only Love

Chapter 20

Why does he always tells me that? It's as if I only have limited time to do that. But then I trust to Toff. He knows the best for me. I'll listen to him this time.

"Okay." was all i can manage to say. He smiled when he heard me agreed to him for the first time. He hugged me and caressed my hair gently. After school, he drove me home like he always do. But this time he didn't entered the house. He just want me to talk to my Aunt Sophie once I entered the house.

"This is it." I muttered under my breath when I opened the gate. I entered the house. I was shocked with what I just saw. I felt my heart skipping a beat. My body starting to feel numb.  Ters starting to fall without me noticing. I even dropped what ever i'm holding. I stood back there. Unmoving. Not knowing what to really do.

I came back to my senses and ran towards my Aunt's pale looking body lying on the floor. She looks so helpless there. I hugged her fragile body and called Toff. He arrived in no minute looking shocked when he saw aunt as well. we quickly called for an ambulance to take her to the hospital. She's still breathing though. Thank goodness she's still is.

I can't stop the tears that was falling down until now. We're here at the hospital waiting for whatever result is.

"I wish I didn't promised to her. I hope it's not yet late." I heard Toff mumbled.

"What is that?" I asked crying. He stared at me looking so weary.

"Clarisse, promise me what ever happens, you'll talk to her as long as she wakes up." He called me by my name after a very long time. This means something really serious. He'll never act like like this unless he's really upset and needs something serious. I nodded in response. I can't even manage to utter another word. Then everything went black.

The next thing I knew, I was here on the sofa of Aunt Sophie's room in the hospital. Toff's sleeping by my side. He probably felt so much tired staying up all night looking for me and Aunt Sophie. I stared at his sleeping face. He looks so tired but still managed to look as the most beautiful living man in the world for me. I know every time I look at him I am the luckiest girl alive having Toff beside me all the time. When I have him, I don't just have a loving man beside me but I also have a brother, best friend and a shoulder to lean on. I'm glad I have him.

The doctor entered the room.

"Doc, how's she going? When will she wake up?" I asked.

"She'll be waking up anytime soon. Miss, I am so sorry. But do you really know her fragile condition?" What is this doctor talking about? Aunt just blacked out and I guess that was just due to severe stress  she felt and nothing more. But what is it?

"Excuse me? What exactly do you mean Doc?" I questioned him confused.

"Well, your Aunt's suffering from cancer. I'm so unhappy to break it up to you but she only has a short span of time to live. I prolly guess that she knows about it already. There's no cure with her condition. It already had been spread out of her body. The cancer is now on it's fourth stage. Miss, please enjoy your remaining moments together. We'll never know how long she can hold on." With that, he left the room.

My world stopped revolving as I heard the doctor speak. She can't die!!!! She's strong and I know that. I love her with all my heart. She's like my mother. But I didn't even tried to make it up to her this past few days. How stupid of me!! I can't even take the fact that our remaining time together was just so limited. I wanna cry out loud but I know, crying won't change the situation I am in.

I sat on the chair placed beside her. Watching her sleep. She looks so... So fragile and weak. Now I get it why does she looks so extremely weak this past few weeks. But I remembered something... does Toff knows about this? I guess he does. That's why he's asking me to talk and make up with her. He made a promise not to tell this to me. Knowing Aunt, she probably told Toff to keep it their secret. She doesn't want for me to hear this news from Toff but from her. I'm not mad at Toff. I know  how he  respects my family that's why he didn't tell that to me.

I saw Aunt's finger moved a bit. It's a sign that she's waking up.

"Cl-clarisse?" Aunt muttered under her breath.

"Aunt Sophie...I-i-i'm so sorr-sorry.." I answered between sobs.

"Stop crying baby... I'm the one who should apologize. Not you.." She said in a weak tone.

"No, it's fine. You have no fault. I love you Auntie Sophie." I kissed her cheeks. Suddenly I sensed tears flowing down her cheeks.

"I have something to tell you before it's too late-" I cut her sentence.

"Shh... I already knew it.. You have cancer. why didn't you tell me that before? When it's just beginning? I might help you about it."

"No, doctors tried their best. I knew it Clarisse. I have all the money to spend just to cure it. I don't wanna die. I still do want to witness you grow and have your babies and everything. But i'm really really sorry. I can't." That's where I started crying. I know she loves me but I have no idea that she does this much.

"Auntie. It's okay. We'll just enjoy your remaining time. You'll live longer for me right?" I said.

"Yes i'll try my best baby..." I hugged her carefully. "There's still one important thing that I want to tell you. But i do not know how to break it up to you..." What is that??? I already know about her disease but there's still another?

"Wha-" I was cut in by Toff. He just woke up.

"Sophie, i'm glad you're up!" He said.

"Yes thank you son." Aunt smiled to him.

"Well i'm very glad you do now. Sophie please tell Rissey about it. I'm begging you." his face turned seriously begging.

"Yes. I will."

"Okay. I'll go outside to give you and Rissey your privacy." With that, he exited the room. Why does it has to be privately discussed by just me and her? Toff already knows about it too? Wow. Okay i'm so out of place.

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Don't worry about this another cliff hanger! Haha. The next chappie is on it's way on no time.  YES! I made two chappie at a time. :)) That was my reward for you guys. :)

Pardon me for the mistakes. I haven't checked it yet. I'll try later. :)) thanks readers. loveyaaa.:)