Three days have passed.
No sign of improvement...
Ricky was sitting beside her bed, holding her hand, not letting go.
He felt so guilty, he should have been more careful... He should have seen the car coming... He should have been able to protect her.
He saw the Doctor came inside with reports in his hands...
"Mr. Ricky... I'm sorry to let you know" the doctor started "Yn... she... she is in Coma."
Ricky's heart sank.
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"One and half months had passed, since Yn had been brought to Shanghai."
The doctors had done everything they could, but there was no change in her condition.
Ricky had been by her side every single day, never leaving her bedside. He had cried himself to sleep every night, begging her to wake up.
He's life has become a living hell since Yn got into the car accident.Every single day he's been waiting for her to wake up, to see her smile again.
He had promised himself that he would take care of her no matter what.
Ricky's mother and father come everyday to visit her through their busy schedules. They never saw Ricky like this.
"Mom when will she wake up?" Ricky asked her mom with tears in his eyes.
Ricky's mother looked up at him with tears in her eyes. "We can just hope for the best dear"
As the days passed, Yn's condition remained unchanged. Her vitals were stable, but she showed no signs of regaining consciousness.
But the doctors hadn't given up hope. They had been working on a new experimental treatment that showed promise in helping patients like Yn.
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One morning, as Ricky was sitting by her bedside, he felt a tiny stirring beneath his fingers. Her hand twitched slightly, and her eyelids fluttered open.
"P.. Princess!!!!!!" Ricky said with a shaky voice...
Yn blinked and looked around confused. Ricky wasted no time and he pressed the emergency button to call the doctor . The doctor and nurse came rushing to the room.
"She's awake, doctor!" Ricky shouted, his voice trembling with emotion.
The doctor and nurse rushed to Yn's side, taking her vitals and examining her.
After several tense moments, they looked up at Ricky with wide grins. "She's stable," the doctor announced, "and she's responding to stimuli. This is excellent news."
Yn lookin at everyone with deep confusion...but she's not able to speak because her vocal isn't used for too long....she's only able to move her eyes and she gestures at the glass of water beside her with her shaky hand.
The doctor and nurse immediately understood her and helped her drink the water.
"We examined everything she's all good for now...but we need to wait until she speaks" the doctor explained. "Thank you doctor " Ricky said.
Ricky's eyes were glossy with relief and unshed tears as he watched Yn...he touched her face gently and whispered "Princess...i was waiting for this day for so long"
Yn looks at him with confusion , unable to comprehend the words he's saying. She feels as if she's in a dream. She blinks a few times and she falls asleep.
After a few hours she wakes up again...she looks around the room and doesn't recognize anything...she looks at the person beside her bed and she thinks she knows him...but she doesn't remember his name...she tries to speak but nothing comes out...she only manages to make a soft noise.
"Yes princess???? You need something????" Ricky asked her worriedly, holding her hand.
Yn looks at him with confusion and she shakes her head. "I..." She tried to speak.
"Yes you?" Ricky prompted, his eyes searching hers. "You are in the hospital Princess."
Yn's confusion deepened. "Why?" she croaked.
"You were in a car accident Princess," Ricky explained gently. "You've been asleep for a long time."
Yn just nodded trying to understand what Ricky was telling her. "But"......."who are you" she finally managed to say a full sentence .
Ricky smiled sadly and wiped a tear from his eye. "I'm... I'm your knight"
Yn frowned, confused. "Knight?" she repeated softly.
Ricky nodded, his expression pained. "Yes, Princess. I've been by your side every day since..." he paused for a moment "for a very long time."
"Are...are you a prince?" Yn softly asked looking at his visual appearance. Ricky couldn't take the fact that she lost her memory, it was like a dagger piercing his heart.
But he didn't want to make the situation worse for her, so he forced a chuckle and shook his head.
"No, princess. I'm not a prince. I'm just your knight in shining armor." He squeezed her hand gently, hoping his words would comfort her.
Yn looked at face with dreamy eyes . She can't remember anything about him...but she feels something warm in her chest every time he touches her hand.
"But you look like a prince"
Ricky's heart skipped a beat at her words. It reminds him of the night when they first met.
"Well, I may not be a prince, but I'll always be by your side,Princess. I promise." He said, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "And you should rest now Princess "
Yn nodded slowly, feeling a little calmer. As she drifted off to sleep again, Ricky couldn't help but wonder how she'd react when she finally remembered everything . Would she still feel the same way about him? Or would she want him to disappear.
Ricky went to talk with the doctor...
"doctor...she doesn't remember anything"
"that's not surprising given the extent of her injuries.
The brain is a complex organ, and sometimes it takes time for memories to return.
We'll continue to monitor her progress and see if anything changes.
In the meantime, perhaps you could spend some time with her, reminding her of who you are." The doctor replied, handing Ricky a small notepad and pen.
"But doctor! There's a lot in her life...she used to get nightmares of her husband leaving her alone... And yeah because of a mistake her husband and she got into a big fight and... they aren't staying together..." Ricky explained.
The doctor raised an eyebrow, obviously surprised by the revelation.
"Well, that certainly complicates matters. I'll keep that in mind when we discuss her case with the psychiatrist.
In the meantime, do what you can to help her remember. It might take some time, but I'm sure she'll eventually come around."
The doctor paused, then added, "Oh, and Ricky? If it's alright with you, I'd like to speak with you privately about something else. Would that be possible?"
Ricky nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and anxiety.
He agreed to talk to the doctor privately, hoping it would help him better understand the situation. As they stepped out of the room, he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.
The doctor led him to a small conference room, where they sat down at a table.
"Now, Ricky," the doctor began, "I understand that you've been taking care of Yn since before she was admitted here. You've been spending a lot of time with her, haven't you?"
Ricky nodded, his expression a mix of determination and worry. "Yes, doctor. I've been by her side every single day.
I... I care about her a lot. She's been through so much, and I just want her to be happy again." He took a deep breath, "I've tried to be there for her, you know?"
The doctor studied Ricky's face for a moment, then reached across the table to place a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "It's natural for you to feel this way, Ricky. You've been through a lot together, and you've built up a deep connection.
It's only natural for you to feel this way."
The doctor nodded understandingly.
"I appreciate your dedication, Ricky. You've been an incredible support system for Yn. But it's also important to remember that, She'll need time to process everything that's happened to her, and to make sense of her feelings.
In the meantime, just continue to be there for her, and let her know that you're there whenever she needs you.
But remember...she is married as you said...she is not staying with her husband because of a fight...so eventually she still need to go back to her husband someday " the doctor finished.
Ricky's heart sank at the mention of her husband. He knew the doctor was right, but he couldn't help but feel a stab of pain. "I understand, doctor. I'll do whatever I can to support her, all i want just her to be happy."
The doctor nodded with a smile and patted his shoulder.
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The next day, Ricky's parents arrived at the hospital with a big bouquet of flowers for Yn. They're relieved to see her looking a little more like herself. As they entered her room, they were surprised to find Ricky feeding her.
"Ricky, we didn't expect you to be so caring," Ricky's mother said tears in her eyes. "We're so glad to see you looking after her."
"Good morning Sweetheart " Ricky's father greeted Yn warmly as he placed a gentle kiss on top of her head. "Good morning mister"
Yn murmured very politely, her eyes fluttering open. "Ricky!!! Who is this uncle and aunty?????" She whispered , confused. Ricky chuckled warmly . "Oh Yn, they're my parents. They've come to see you every day ever since you are here"
Ricky's mother smiled and sat down next to the bed. "We are like your own parents Sweetheart"
Ricky's father took Yn's hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Well, sweetheart we are really happy that you are recovering well....and yes Ricky is always here for you!"
Yn gave Ricky a cute evil expression. "Yaa ha ha!!! Finally I got to know your name Prince guy!!!!!"
Everyone laughs at Yn's comment, finding it quite cute. Ricky blushes slightly and shrugs. "Well, I'm just your knight." He winks at her playfully.
"Thank you so much Uncle and Aunty for everything " yn said with a sweet smile. "But... I'm still curious about something..." She trailed off, her gaze shifting to Ricky. "How did you know about me? "
Everyone exchanged glances, amused by her curiosity. Ricky chuckled softly, reaching out to take her hand.
"Well, it all started a few months ago. We met in a party in our university" Ricky explained, his voice filled with fond memories. "You were drunk..." He trails off.
Yn making cute face while trying to recall the memories but couldn't. "And you were looking gorgeous" Ricky teased her.
"Aaagghh my head hurts!!! I can't remember anything!" Yn protested holding her head .
"Ssh shh shh! You don't need to force yourself " relax! Breathe!" Ricky said softly, patting her hand reassuringly. "We can talk about it later! I'm not going anywhere so we can talk whenever we want okay?"
Yn looked at Ricky and nodded , feeling reassured by his presence. She smiled weakly.
"Sweetheart you should rest! We'll be heading off now! Ricky is here for you okay? We'll come tomorrow again!" Ricky's mother said, giving Ricky a knowing smile.
Yn smiled weakly at them.
After they left Ricky made yn lay down on the bed for rest...
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