MY PROMISE
These past few months I've been thinking of what I could do for Yuuki, to make him happy.
Yes, I've finally come into terms with my feelings with regards to what Yuya told me. And as I promised, I never said a word about this to my beloved partner. Maybe because I'm afraid to see those sad eyes or I just want to see him smile.
Or is it simply because, I want him to be happy on his remaining days though I don't wanna think about it.
So earlier when I passed by this jewelry shop I stopped by and look around and then something caught my eye and immediately I asked the lady to please help me with it.
To say I'm happy is not the way to describe how I feel right now. I'm overwhelmed with joy that finally I found the best give I could give my Yuuki to make both of us happy.
As I entered the house I saw Yuya went out of our room with a smile on his face though it doesn't reach his eyes. So I asked how's Yuuki doing and he said he's been doing quite good today.
So I entered the room and kiss my beloved as I settle myself beside him.
"How are you?" I softly asked as I play with his hair
"Never been better" he replied giving me that gentle smile he usually wears
"I'm glad to hear that" then as if remembering something I said "oh, you know I have a surprise for you."
His eyes widen a little and a huge smile broke on his face as he looks at me "really? What is it?"
"Close your eyes first" I urged and he obediently followed but the smile not leaving his face.
So I held out a small box and held it in front of him "You can open your eyes now" And when he does, shocked registered to his face followed by a mixed of sadness and joy.
"Why? Wh..What's this?" he stammers
"Yuuki, will you be my life long partner?" I solemnly asked while looking straight to his eyes.
And then I noticed tears starts to flow in the corner of his eye and it made me panic "What's wrong? Tell me please..."
But he just shook his head and said "Nothings wrong. I'm just so happy that's all" he then wiped those tears away and lovingly looked at me.
"You made me feel really special and loved. Thank you Aki, thank you for everything." then as best as he can he tried to embrace me.
"So does that mean yes?" I hopefully asked, and then I saw something flicker into his eyes before he replied "Yes, I would love to" My smile gets bigger but halted when I heard him say "But... I can't… I won’t" And I felt my whole world crumble down.
Then abandoning everything like pride or belief that boy's don't cry... I started crying in front of him clinging to him like he's my life line as of the moment.
"Hush, Akihiko please don't make this hard for me... Let me explain and you will understand. But promise me you'll do what I'm about to request" as he tries to soothe me.
I'm about to answer that it's not possible when he said "Please, for me?" Why does he always use that line, because he knows I can never say no to him? Well he's right because the next thing I know, I nod my head in agreement.
Part 9