A/N: Hey guys! Because my first Kayworth fic gets feedback beyond my expectation, so I decided to write my second Kayworth fic! The plot of this fic actually my brother's idea, and I executed his plot idea to this fic. :3 And yes, I plan to put some sexual content on later chapters, so I rated this fic to T, lol.
I think I'm too much ado, am I? Well, I hope you enjoy this second Kayworth fic from me! :3
"Miles, dear, I have to go first. I'll see you for dinner tonight."
"All right, my love. Be careful. I'll cook your favorite lasagna for dinner tonight."
"Miles, you don't have to do that! I'm your wife, and you are my husband. I'm supposed to cook for you, not the other way around!"
"It's okay, Lana. I want to cook for my wife occasionally, is it a sin?"
"Heh, you never change. Stubborn as always. All right, see you later."
The woman that he loves so much kiss his lips gently, without he realize, that kiss will be the last kiss he received from his wife.
"Mr. Edgeworth ...with deepest regret, we have to say this to you, but we didn't manage to save your wife's life. Conflict when your wife gets the accident was very hard, she suffered severe bleeding in her brain as the car rolled away..."
"Your joke isn't funny."
"Mr. Edgeworth ...Just for you to know, a doctor sworn to always tell the truth."
"Well then, prove it. Give me proof that my wife has gone!"
"All right, come with us, Mr. Edgeworth."
Two days ago they were still kissing, and still laugh together. And suddenly, the woman he loved was lying lifeless in the hospital ...
"LANAAAAAAAAAAA ! How am I supposed to live without you ?!"
February 14 th, 2028
Bremen, Germany
Miles Edgeworth wakes with shocked, then stared blankly at his bedroom window. He sipped his tea slightly, before beginning to continue pack his clothes and belongings. He paused for a moment after see a photograph displayed on the table beside his bed. He looked deeply into the photograph. That photograph is a photograph of his wedding with Lana Skye, which taken 10 years ago. His mind then drowned when he and Lana sacred vows in front of a priest, in a church ...
"Mr. Miles Edgeworth, are you willing to be a legitimate husband of Miss Lana Skye till death do apart?"
"I do."
"Miss Lana Skye, are you willing to be a legitimate wife of Mr. Miles Edgeworth till death do apart?"
"I do."
Till death do apart... And finally, death really separates both of them. Lana died in a car accident seven years ago. Their marriage just turned 3 years old at that time. The tragic accident very breaking Edgeworth's heart. He will never forget how pale Lana's face in the morgue, how he wanted to beat up the truck driver who hit Lana's car and make him lose the woman he loves ... All of it was too painful for Edgeworth. So he decided to stay in Europe for several years, to forget his deep sorrow. He also left his only son, Joerg, who was still 2 years old at that time.
Joerg ... the only son that Lana given to him ... He's 9 years old now. When he remembers how he left Joerg to be taken care of by Franziska, he became disgusted and angry with himself. He is a father, and he dare to leave his 2 year old son just because of grief and depression.
He then looked at Joerg's photo that Franziska sent to him. His son's face very much like him, his son has a gray hair, and gray eyes just like him. In the photo, Joerg holds a paper with the words "Daddy, Go Home soon, I miss you!" Edgeworth smiled weakly. How could he bear to leave his only son for 7 long years?
Edgeworth puts Joerg's photo to his suitcase, looked at his wedding photo, and whispered, "It's been too long, Lana. Time to go back. I hope you want to forgive me because I abandoned Joerg for 7 years."
Then he locked his suitcase, and leave to the airport for return to America.
February 15 th, 2028
Los Angeles District Public School
Principal Room
"Good afternoon, Miss Von Karma! You came to pick Joerg as usual?" asked the principal, Antonio De La Vega.
"Yes, Mr. De La Vega. How's Joerg behavior in school today?"
Mr. De La Vega drew a short breath. "Same as always, Miss Von Karma. Moody and won't to play with other children. He prefers reading a law book in classroom corner during recess."
Franziska smiled. "He is the spitting image of his father. And, after this, Joerg won't moody again, Mr. De La Vega. Because my little brother called me yesterday, and he said he will arrive in America today."
"Is it true? After 7 years, finally Mr. Edgeworth will back to here? Is he just visiting or will stay here?"
"Miles says, he will stay here, Mr. De La Vega."
"Glad to hear it, Miss Von Karma! Well, you know, Joerg is the only student in this school, who..well… never get affection from his parents." Mr. De La Vega awkwardly plays his pen, then cleared his throat. "Sorry, Miss Von Karma, but I still can't understand how a father could bear to leave his son for seven years."
Franziska's facial expression changed. She drew a short breath, before saying, "We can't judge Miles too harshly, Mr. De La Vega. Miles loves his late wife so much, and Lana died tragically."
Mr. De La Vega nodded. "Well, just a minute, I'll call Joerg. Wait here, Miss Von Karma. Ah, Joerg will be very happy to hear the father that he always waited will come eventually." Mr. De La Vega rose from his seat, and returned with Joerg shortly afterwards.
"Auntie Franzy-Whippy!" said Joerg as he ran to embrace his aunt. "Auntie, guess what, I got the highest grade for drawing lessons! Miss Teneiro says, someday I will be a famous painter like Leonardo Da Vinci! See, here's my drawing! I draw Auntie, Daddy, me and Mommy!" said Joerg again, pulling out a picture book out of his bag. Franziska then ruffles Joerg's hair affectionately.
"Nice, Joerg Hansel Edgeworth! Von Karma's nephew always perfect! And, because your drawing get the highest score, you must receive a present from Auntie!"
"What is it, Auntie? Ice cream? Chocolate?"
"Guess what!"
"Um ... Robotic toys? Lego? Crayon? Painting tools?"
"The present is, Daddy will come today from Germany, and will stay with us here, in America, Joerg! Daddy called Auntie yesterday. How, do you like the present?"
"HORAAAAYYY!" said Joerg, then jumping up and down and raised his arms. "I will meet with Daddy ! I will stay with Daddy !"
"Don't shout too loud, Joerg, look, Mr. De La Vega seems almost deaf," said Franziska again, smiling.
"Oh, sorry, Mr. De La Vega! I'm just too happy!"
"It's okay, Joerg. Say hello from me to your dad, okay?" said Mr. De La Vega as he patted Joerg's head.
"I will report to Daddy that you're so nice to me, Mr. De La Vega!"
Franziska smiled again."Well, let's go home now, Joerg, we have to prepare everything to welcome your father," said Franziska while holding out her hand to Joerg. "Good afternoon, Mr. De La Vega."
"Good afternoon, too, Miss Von Karma. Send my best regards to Mr. Edgeworth."
February 15 th, 2028
Miles Edgeworth's Home
Los Angeles City
"Uncle Phoenix! Aunt Maya!" said Joerg, running toward Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey-Wright, a married couple's and Edgeworth's best friend.
"Hello, little hero! How are you today?"
"I'm very fine, Uncle! Uncle Phoenix, Aunt Maya, guess what! Daddy will come today! Daddy will come from Germany! And Daddy will stay here, in America! Daddy will never leave me again!"
"Yes, Aunt Franzy has told us, Joerg. Uncle Phoenix and me so glad to hear it," said Maya. "You definitely can't wait to meet with your father, Joerg?"
"Yes, Aunt Maya! I am very happy, I feel like a butterfly live and grow in my belly!"
All of them laughed.
"Well, Joerg, now it's time to take a shower. You won't to look messy when you meet with Daddy, don't you?" said Franziska. Joerg nodded with vigor.
"Yes, Auntie Franzy-Whippy! I'll go to bath now!"
"So, Edgeworth will return here eventually? Is that true, Franziska?" asked Phoenix when Joerg has gone to the bathroom.
CRACK!
"H-hey, why are you whipping me? I'm just asking!" cried Phoenix, slightly annoyed.
"Otherwise, why I called you two to come here, you fool?" said Franziska, swinging her whip again. "I want both of you accompany me to pick up Miles at the airport. The plane arrived about 5 o'clock this afternoon."
"Oh okay. That rock head realized his mistake finally. Abandoned his son for years simply because his wife died ..." muttered Phoenix in a low voice, but Franziska can hear him.
CRACK! This time Franziska whipped Phoenix twice harder.
"OW!" said Phoenix. "But I'm right, am I? Edgeworth indeed abandoned his son, he left his son when Joerg still a baby..."
"You don't know how Miles feels, Phoenix Wright. Because you still together with your wife, your wife still live until now. Miles didn't abandoned Joerg. Miles very fond of Joerg, he only grieved and distressed."
"Hummm .." Phoenix snorted. "Yet it took 7 years for him to come back here."
"There, there," Maya interrupted while looking at her watch, "We'd better get ready to leave to the airport. It's already 4. What about Joerg, does he will come with us too?"
"No, he didn't like airport too much. All right, let's go now. Helena," called Franziska to Helena, a loyal servant who has worked for them for more than six years. Helena step out of the kitchen, and approach all of them.
"Yes, Miss Von Karma, what is it?"
"Make sure you dress Joerg well. Miles' plane will land in Los Angeles in an hour. Me, Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey, will pick up Miles at the airport."
Helena bow. "Alright, Miss Von Karma. Don't worry, leave it to me."
"Let's go," said Franziska to Phoenix and Maya.
February 15 th, 2028
Los Angeles Airport
Edgeworth stepped off the plane with unsteady steps. He looked around. It seems like this country, this city, not changed much. 7 years have passed since he left Los Angeles, and seems the change is likely only the Los Angeles airport a bit bigger, and cleaner than before.
Los Angeles. The city that gave so many memories for me. The bad and the beautiful memories. In this city, I met with Lana, and fell in love with her. In this city, I married with Lana. In this city, Lana gave birth to Joerg. And in this city too, I lose Lana ...and I ended up abandoned my son for 7 years.
Joerg ... Son ... thinking about you make Daddy feel so sad. Hopefully, when I meet with Joerg, he will forgive me and accept me as his father.
"Miles Edgeworth!"
Edgeworth turned his head. His adoptive sister, Franziska Von Karma, and his best friend, Phoenix Wright, with his wife, Maya, waving at him. Edgeworth slowly pulled his briefcase and walked to all of them.
"Hello, everyone," He said stiffly.
Franziska, Phoenix and Maya alternately embraced Edgeworth.
"I can't believe it's been 7 years, little brother. I really missed you," whispered Franziska, then she hastily wiped her eyes.
"Me too, Franziska." Edgeworth look at them, then realized that Joerg didn't come with them too. "Where's Joerg? Where's my son?"
"He is at your home, ready to welcome you, Edgey." Phoenix replied. "Let's go now."
February 15 th, 2028
Miles Edgeworth's Home
Los Angeles City
Edgeworth, Phoenix, Maya, and Franziska stepped into the house. Edgeworth looked around, and feel satisfied because Franziska and Helena take care of his house very well during he lives in Germany.
"7 years and has not changed. This house still feels the same as when Lana was alive," Edgeworth murmured. He then stroked Lana's portrait painting which displayed in the living room with his finger. Franziska, Maya, and Phoenix said nothing and exchanged resigned glances, confused what to say. For a few seconds, Edgeworth constantly watched and stroked Lana's portrait painting until Helena went into the living room together with Joerg.
"Well, Joerg, say hello to your father," said Franziska. Edgeworth turned around and stared at his son, his only son, who when he left was still a very cute baby, now grow taller. His son looks more like him than in the photos Franziska sent to him. Edgeworth approaches Joerg, and slowly knelt in front of Joerg.
"Hello, Daddy," said Joerg shyly.
"My son ...This is really you...Jesus Christ ..." whispered Edgeworth while strokes Joerg's cheeks gently. "You're a big boy now ..."
"DADDY !" said Joerg, and he hugged Edgeworth very tightly. "Daddy, I miss you so much ! Finally I have a father too !"
Edgeworth hugged his son back. "So do I, my son. Forgive Daddy had left you for so long. "
A tear fell from his eyes, and fell to Joerg's collar.
"Daddy, why are you crying?" asked Joerg when they've released their hugs.
"It's tears of joy, son. Daddy can't believe ... you've as big as this ... My little boy," whispered Edgeworth again.
"I'm also very happy, Daddy! Finally I can show off the Daddy I have to my school friends, and they won't mock or laugh at me again!"
Edgeworth stunned. "Your school friends mock you?"
Joerg nodded. "Yes, Daddy. They often laughed at me."
Edgeworth's eyebrows furrowed. "Why?"
"Because I'm the only student in school who didn't live with my parents, but with my aunt and waiter. All of my friends live with their parents."
A deep regrets and guilt immediately feels by Edgeworth. He looks at his innocent son's eyes. He should realize from years ago, that what was he did is a mistake, and a selfish act. He shouldn't leave his son… If Lana were here…. She will slap his cheeks, for sure. Maybe Lana grumbled at me from heaven there… Joerg… My boy… Daddy has a lot of mistakes and sin to you. Forgive your foolish and selfish father, my son.
"But now, Daddy's back, and they won't make fun of me again! Daddy, Daddy will never leave me again, right?"
"Of course, my son."
"Daddy promised?"
"I promise."
"HORAAAYYYYY! HORAAAAAAAYYYY!" said Joerg, while jumping up and down and raised his hand. "Did you hear that, Aunty Franzy-Whippy, Uncle Phoenix, Aunt Maya? Daddy will never leave me again! Yippee! Daddy will always accompany me now!"
Franziska, Phoenix and Maya exchanged smiles happily. They're very happy to see both of the father and son were reunited, and they hope Edgeworth could forget his deep grief due to left by Lana. They hope Edgeworth and Joerg won't separated again.
Unfortunately, Edgeworth's return to America, will open a new sorrow and pain for him.
It's been one month since his return to America. Edgeworth and Joerg mutually adapt to each other very quickly. Although separated for seven years, they have been very close in just one month. And Edgeworth realized the foolishness of him for left Joerg for 7 years. Because Joerg made him feel happier, and also not continuously dissolve in grief due to Lana's death. If he don't leave Joerg… If he brings Joerg with him to Germany…Maybe he will not continue to feel stress and depression for seven years.
However, life seems never want to be easy for Miles Edgeworth. He receives a news one day, that make him almost forget to smile again.
March 15 th, 2028
Prosecutor's Office
Meeting Room
KRIIINGGG...KRIIINGGGG ...
"Miles Edgeworth speaking. Franzy, I'm in a meeting, can't you call about an hour later?" whispered Edgeworth.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your work, Miles, but school drove Joerg home, and he ran very high fever. He also nosebleeds a lot, and constantly delirious calling you. He won't to be taken to the doctor if you not accompany him."
"What?" shouted Edgeworth softly. "OK. I'll be home soon." Edgeworth then hung up, and raised his hand to interrupt the meeting.
"Yes, Mr. Edgeworth?"
"Sorry if I was presumptuous. But, may I leave this meeting? My sister just called and she told me that my son is sick now and won't to be taken to the hospital if I'm not accompany him."
"Of course, Mr. Edgeworth. However, family is above all else. We wish a speedy recovery to Mr. Edgeworth Junior."
"Thanks, everyone." Edgeworth tidy up his briefcase, got up from his chair and headed home.
At home, Edgeworth immediately ran to Joerg's room. Joerg lying on his bed, his body sweating profusely, and his nose was very red from bleeding too much. Frantically, Edgeworth pressed Joerg's forehead with his palm. Too hot.
"Helena," Edgeworth command to Helena, "Quickly call an ambulance."
Helena nodded. "Alright, Master Miles." Then with half-run, Helena went into the living room to call an ambulance.
Edgeworth sat on the edge of Joerg's bed, and stroked his hair gently.
"D-daddy ... M-my stomach ... it's hurt..M-my-legs a-l Also a-ache ..." said Joerg in the middle of his shivering.
"Shhh ... shhh ... Daddy is here. Helena is calling for an ambulance now, you will be treated by doctors and will recover soon…." Edgeworth kissed his son's tiny hand, hoping his grip will reduce his son's high temperature. "Franzy ... why he's suddenly become like this?"
Franziska shrugged and shook her head in dismay. "I don't know, Miles, earlier Mr. De La Vega said he suddenly vomiting and shivering in the school ..." Franziska joined strokes Joerg's hair. "Ssh ... calm down, Joerg. You will be healed."
A moment later, Helena steps inside again to Joerg's room. "Master Miles, the ambulance has come."
"Thank you, Helena. Send them in."
"Dd-daddy ? I don't want to see a doctor, I don't want an injection ..." moaned Joerg.
"It's okay, son. You must see a doctor in order to recover quickly. Don't be afraid, Daddy will always accompany you. "
The EMT then entered Joerg's room, and lift up Joerg's tiny body to the stretcher.
March 15 th, 2028
Los Angeles Central Hospital
After waiting for Joerg to be examined by the doctor almost an hour, a woman doctor, has gray hair with shoulder length, has light green eyes, approached Edgeworth and Franziska. The doctor held out her hand to shake hands with Edgeworth, but Edgeworth didn't welcome her hands. For a moment, Edgeworth had a strange feeling that the doctor physical appearance reminds him of Lana.
"Mr. Edgeworth, let me introduce myself, I'm doctor Kay Faraday-"
Why she has very similar voice like Lana? Ngh, this is just a silly feelings for sure. There are no other woman like Lana.
"How is my son? What about him?" interrupt Edgeworth, and staring sternly to the doctor. Doctor Kay raised her eyebrows. She had heard how cold and unfriendly Miles Edgeworth is, especially after the death of his wife, and now, after meet with Edgeworth in person, made her can understand well why there are so many people who dislike Edgeworth.
No wonder people say that he is a bad father, Kay thought annoyed.
Kay cleared her throat. "Mr. Edgeworth, of course this is difficult for a father like you, - "
"Don't too much ado, Doctor. Just tell me what's wrong with my son!" Edgeworth interrupted again.
"Your son has leukemia, Mr. Edgeworth."
Both Edgeworth and Franziska froze.
"Tell me again, Doctor? My nephew has what? Did I hear you correctly?" asked Franziska sputtered.
"No, you are not misheard, Miss Von Karma. Young Mr. Edgeworth suffers leukemia."
Leukemia?! My little boy? My only son? No. It can't be true. Jesus Christ, what else temptation that you give to me?!
Edgeworth covered his face with both of his hands, then grabbed his hair. "How can? Both me and Lana never suffered from any disease...And Joerg previously always healthy…." Edgeworth murmured like talking to himself.
"Leukemia can strike anyone, Mr. Edgeworth, leukemia can be caused by radiation and infection. Can also be due to the virus due to eat carelessly .."
Edgeworth immediately lifted his head from his hands. "Are you accusing me of not feeding my son well, Doctor?"
Kay scrunched up her face a little bit. What a gramps.
"Mr. Edgeworth, I did not accuse you of anything, I just explained to you."
"Can Joerg recover, Doctor?" asked Franziska.
"Yes, Miss Von Karma. Leukemia can be cured, but the treatment process will be very long. The leukemia type that your son suffered is ALL, or Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Mr. Edgeworth. And require three types of treatment, namely the induction, consolidation and maintenance ... and it will take quite a long time, and high patience..."
"How much?" interrupted Edgeworth again.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Edgeworth?"
"How much the money I must spend for my son's treatment? Just tell me the amount, Doctor. No need to much ado."
Kay really annoyed now. What an arrogant guy.
"It's not about the money, Mr. Edgeworth. But the leukemia's treatment can't take short time. For now, you may bring Joerg home. I'll give you some medicine and a prescription for Joerg. Later, I will call you again when Joerg could start his treatment. Please wait here."
Edgeworth and Franziska then sat down. Franziska patted and strokes Edgeworth's back. Although Edgeworth's face impassive and cold as usual, Franziska knew that in his heart, Edgeworth were feeling hopeless. Edgeworth had tragically lost his wife, and now his only son sentenced to suffer severe illness just when they close as father and son for a month.
"Joerg will be fine, Miles, did you hear the doctor say, leukemia is not a disease that can not be cured."
"I know, Franziska," said Edgeworth quietly. No. I don't know. I don't know what exactly God want from me. Edgeworth buried his face on his hands again, feels very desperate. No. Don't cry. You will looks very weak if you crying in front of Franziska now. Joerg, my poor little boy... 9 year old and he must spend his life with doctor and hospital?
Doctor Kay then turned back to the two of them again, bringing some drug packs and prescription.
"Here, this the medication and a prescription for little Joerg, Mr. Edgeworth. Make sure your son take the fever-reducing medication two times a day after meals, and also take medication to prevent nosebleeds once a day. And, Mr. Edgeworth, can I have your phone number?"
Edgeworth raised his eyebrows. "What for?"
To ask you to deliver pizza if I'm starving, Mr. Edgeworth. Grrr ... I really don't like this guy! Poor little Joerg, have a cold father like him!
"So I can contact you to tell Joerg's treatment schedule, Mr. Edgeworth." Kay replied, fought to keep her voice rising.
"Oh. Okay. This. Please take this, Doctor ...?" said Edgeworth, then handing her his business card.
"Kay. Kay Faraday."
Edgeworth nodded at Franziska. "Come on, Franzy. Time to go home and take Joerg."
"Thank you very much, Dr. Faraday. Until we meet again," said Franziska while shaking hands with Kay. At least, his sister more friendly than the arrogant man, thought Kay.
"You're welcome, Miss Von Karma."
Then Edgeworth and Franziska go home with Joerg, while Kay back into her office, muttering softly.
Edgeworth stepped limp into his home and looked deeply to Joerg who asleep on his shoulder with a million of guilt feelings. My son has leukemia. Leukemia. And just one month we were very close. He's just 9 years old, for God's sake! Is this a punishment from God because I have abandoned my son for 7 long years? After Lana, will God take my son as well? Lana ... I'm sorry ... I can't take care of our only son well ... What should I do? Am I ready to see my little son carry out painful treatment?
"Edgeworth, Franzy? We want to deliver Trucy's sweet 17th birthday invitation for both of you, and Helena said you guys were in the hospital. What's wrong? You are not sick, are you?" asked Phoenix, making Edgeworth snapped out of his reverie. Franziska shook her head.
"No, we are in perfect health, thank goodness. But ..." said Franziska, but she was not able to continue.
"Leukemia," said Edgeworth, while stroking his son's hair.
"What, Edgeworth? Who's suffering from leukemia ?" called Phoenix sputtered.
"My son. Joerg." Before Phoenix and Maya could asked further, Edgeworth hurriedly went to Joerg's room. He did not want to be pitied by Phoenix and Maya. He won't Phoenix and Maya saw the suffering in his eyes. Slowly, Edgeworth lay Joerg in his bed, then he went to his room. He stared blankly at his wedding photograph again. If only Lana still here with him, maybe he could be more accepting for all of this, they'll get through this together...
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Edgeworth. It's a baby boy."
"Miles, I can't believe this! Finally, we have a son! A boy! See, he's so handsome! Just like you, Miles! Miles, what name will we give to him?"
"How about 'Jorge'? I like that name."
"Jorge? The name was too 'Spanish', Miles. How about 'Joerg?' Joerg Hansel Edgeworth?"
"Perfect."
"Promise me, we will take care of him well. And promise me you will not give law books as a gift on his birthday. "
He chuckled and kissed his wife's hand gently.
"Of course not, my love. But I'll give him a case file on his birthday."
"Miles, you realize if you make a joke, it's never funny, isn't it?" A pillow landed on his head. He chuckled, and stared at his wife's face, can't get enough to enjoy the fascinating smile from his wife.
His life absolutely perfect. He has a beautiful wife and a cute son, who will be his successor as a prosecutor someday.
"L-lana ... .I really need you right now ... If only you could rise from the dead ..." A tear fell from his eyes. He then hastily wiped his eyes, feel disgusted with himself. Miles Edgeworth, you crybaby. You should not lament the fate in your room. Remember Joerg, he's only 9 years old. You must stay strong for your son. Edgeworth put back his wedding photograph, and went to bed.
"Leukemia? How could it be? Isn't Edgeworth and the late Lana never had any diseases?" asked Maya. Franziska shrugged.
"I don't know, Maya. I'm as surprised as you. But, the doctor who will handle Joerg says, leukemia is not a disease that can't be cured. From my opinion, the doctor seemed quite capable."
"Oh, yes? Who's the doctor who will handle Joerg?" asked Phoenix.
"Her name is Dr. Kay Faraday. She looks very young, it seems she's the same age as you, Maya, and…"
"Oh!" Maya's eyes widened, and suddenly her eyes were sparkling. "Kay? Kay is Joerg's doctor? If so, you don't need to worry, Franzy. Likewise with Edgeworth. Kay is my high school's friend. We are classmates in high school. And she is a genius, Franzy. Joerg definitely will recover if handled by Kay."
Franziska raised her eyebrows. "Is that true, Maya? Then, thank goodness. Miles looks very desperate already. Wife dead. Son with severe disease." Franziska sighed and scratched her nose. "I'm afraid Miles will be depressed again like when Lana's dead."
"Therefore, we must always be there for him, Franzy. Edgeworth, we must always support and encourage him. Don't worry, Franzy. Whenever you need help, please just call us." Phoenix then handed Trucy's birthday invitation to Franziska. "Here, Trucy's birthday party will held this Sunday. Please persuade Edgeworth until he wants to come. Bring Joerg too. Trucy eager to be reunited with her Uncle Miles."
"Alright, Phoenix, Maya, thank you very much." says Franziska. "Don't worry, I'll drag Miles to come to Trucy's birthday party."
"Don't much ado… Just tell me how much money I must spend… Just tell me the amount.. Who does the guy even think he is?" Kay muttered in disgust. Her colleague, Dr. Maria Janson, looked at her with astonishment.
"Doctor Kay, what is it? You seem upset ... a bad day, Dr. Kay? Sucks patient?"
"Patients who sucks. More precisely, the sucks family of a patient." Kay snorted. "I've never met anyone as arrogant as that man."
"Oh, yes? Who is it, Dr. Kay? "
"Miles Edgeworth. His 9-year-old son suffering leukemia. And his son is my patient now."
"Oh!" Dr. Maria's eyes widened. "Miles Edgeworth, that widow prosecutor? Prosecutor Von Karma's adopted brother? Waawww, you're really lucky, Dr. Kay."
Kay turned and looked up to Dr. Maria. "Lucky? Doctor Maria, don't make me laugh. He's getting on my nerve! Act like a king ... "
Doctor Maria smiled a little. "But you can't deny that he's attractive, Doctor Kay."
"Yeah, I admit, he's handsome, yes, but he's very cold, even ice are warmer than him. When I explained leukemia's treatment stage for his son, he immediately cut me off and told me to just say how much money he must to spend for his son's treatment. He also didn't welcome my hand when I went to shake hands with him. And he yells at me, accusing me that I think he didn't take care of his son properly when I explain the possible causes of his son's leukemia." Kay sipped orange juice from her desk. "I've heard a lot of rumors about him, and now, after talking directly with him ... no wonder why so many people dislike him and call him as Demon Prosecutor."
Doctor Maria chuckled and shaking her head."Well ... I thought you judge him too harshly, Doctor Kay. I can slightly understand of his feelings, Doctor Kay. The man saw his father shot in front of his own eyes when he was 9 years old, and it turns out, his father's killer is his mentor. His wife, Lana Skye, died tragically in a car accident. And now his son suffered from severe illness ...It's like... he never get enough of temptation and pain."
"That does not mean he should behave as if he's the most miserable person in the world, isn't it? You see Maya Fey, my friend? Her mother was killed, her sister was killed, her own aunt also tried to kill her, she also had been kidnapped by an assassin, but she remained friendly and not cold to everyone." Kay brushed her lips with her fingertips. "Unlike that widow prosecutor."
Doctor Maria smiled again. "Kay, perhaps with his son becomes your patient, both of you will fall in love each other. As happened in the soap opera." quipped Dr. Maria.
Kay nearly choked on her orange juice before answering, "Doctor Maria! Your joke are not funny!"
But, life is unpredictable. Kay, Doctor Maria, or anyone else, will never thought that Doctor Maria's joke in the end, becomes a reality.
March 21th, 2028
Phoenix Wright's Home
Trucy Wright Sweet 17 Birthday
"Aunt Kay! Thanks for coming! I'm so glad, Aunt Kay!" said Trucy while hugging Kay tightly.
"You're very welcome, birthday girl! Oh my God, you're very beautiful, my dear." Kay handed a large red wrapped gift to Trucy. "Here, birthday gift from Aunt Kay for my dearest Trucy Wright. Happy birthday. Be a good girl and make your parents always proud of you, okay, birthday girl?"
"Aw, Aunt Kay! You don't need to bother! Thank you very much!"
"You're welcome, Trucy."
"Kay!" It's Maya turn to embraced Kay now. "Thanks for coming, Kay! And you must have been busy at the hospital, Kay?"
Kay chuckled. "Well, like a doctor's life in common, Maya. Patient, patients, and patients came every day. But, not every day the daughter of my good friend turns 17 years old, isn't it?"
Maya, Phoenix, and Trucy laughed.
"Well, Maya, can I have a drink? I'm thirsty." Kay murmured. Maya nodded, and pointed her finger to the table at the other side of them. "There Coca Cola, Sprite, orange juice, avocado juice, you just grab a glass and choose."
"OK. Trucy, happy birthday again."
Kay walked toward the drinks table, picked up a glass and poured an avocado juice into the glass. After done, Kay walked toward the food table to pick up a few pieces of cake. When she walked toward the food table, suddenly she collided with a man. The glass of avocado juice she was holding spilled on her shirt and spurted into her face.
"USE YOUR EYES WHEN YOU'RE WALK-" shouted the man who collided with her. The man's words interrupted when Kay raised her head.
"Mr. Edgeworth?"
"Doctor Faraday?"
"What are you doing here, Mr. Edgeworth?" Kay asked, a bit of surprised. It felt strange to Kay, this cold man attending a sweet 17th birthday party of a girl. And stay cool without a smile.
"Wright invited me and Joerg. He force me to come." Edgeworth murmured. He then looked at Kay who covered in avocado juice now. "Sorry. I'll take care of this." He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped Kay's face and clothes awkwardly.
Did I misheard? He apologized?
"There, there, Mr. Edgeworth. No need to bother," said Kay clumsy. She feels uncomfortable because her body and Edgeworth's body are so close when Edgeworth wipes her face and shirt.
"Sorry again."
"It's okay, Mr. Edgeworth. You unintentionally. Where is Joerg?"
"He's playing ball in the backyard with his friends," Edgeworth murmured.
Kay's brow furrowed. He let his son play ball after just a few days ago I told him his son contracted leukemia? He's indeed a bad father!
"Mr. Edgeworth. You realize, that your son has leukemia, aren't you? Why do you let him play ball? It's very dangerous, you know, especially if your son hit by the ball- "
"What's your right to judge how I educate my son, doctor?" interrupted Edgeworth, suddenly he seemed angry and his voice rising a bit.
"Mr. Edgeworth, it's my duty as a doctor to tell you what you can and can't do to the patient…"
"You mean, my son can't have a little fun, and I have to make him think that he was dying? He attended a birthday party with his friends, the other children laughing happily, and I must say that he's different, can't laugh together with them, because he's sick?"
"Mr. Edgeworth! You misunderstood! It is not my intention!"
"Just call me when Joerg can start his treatment," said Edgeworth again coldly, then turned away, leaving Kay stunned and froze in her place. Is he always sensitive and fierce like that? Definitely incomprehensible.
When she returned to her home, Kay grumbles short and long. She must patient to face Edgeworth because a doctor may not refuse a patient. She tried to read a novel to relieve her annoyance. As she flipped through the pages of the novel she was reading, suddenly she felt something strange. Edgeworth's face shadow when he awkwardly wipes her face and clothes, appeared constantly in her mind.
Okay. Why is the face of the arrogant man continually comes to my mind? Is it because he's handsome? Kay narrowed her eyes, then continued to read the novel. She then read a paragraph in the novel that made her almost choke on the cake she's eating.
When a person's face constantly comes to your mind, it's a sign that you're in love to that person. Kay snorted a laugh. Fall in love with Miles Edgeworth? I only met him twice. It's certainly no more because he is very cynical and pissed me off at Trucy's birthday party earlier. How could I fall in love again, especially to a rude and arrogant man like Miles Edgeworth.
And Kay isn't aware, that nothing is impossible in this world.
To be continued…