Phoenix
I wake up and see that I'm in the chief prosecutor's office again, there is a figure slumped over the desk possibly with a mug of tea that went cold.
"Why was I on the sofa?" Confused, then I see the piles of paper on the coffee table in front of me. "Oh."
I stand up and walked toward the curtains behind the slumped figure. Opening them gently, I see him move
"five more minutes Wright…" He groaned.
"I didn't think that the Chief Prosecutor would ever say something like that, especially in his own office" I whispered in his ear. I leaned down and kissed his neck softly.
"P-Phoenix! We're in the office!" His pale cheeks were red for all to see, hush bed hair was always so cute. I couldn't take Miles seriously, besides he secretly enjoys when I tease him like that.
The day outside was nice, but what made it perfect was the man standing in front of me. I held his hand and his balled fists wrapped his fingers into mine, a perfect fit. I placed my hand at the back of his neck, to prepare him, he doesn't do well with surprises after all. I leaned in and our lips met.
"I love you Miles" I leaned my forehead against his
"I love you too Phoenix" He wraps his arms around my waist.
"Ah, just sit down Miles, I don't mind"
"This is my office Wright and you are my guest" pushing his glasses
"I'm your husband Miles. Now sit down I'll take care of it"
"Hmm." The prosecution rests, he knows I'll never let him. I love him too much to even make him break a sweat
He locks up the office. "Take the elevator Wright"
"Hm? I'll walk with you. Don't be ridiculous Miles" I link my arm with his. "Besides what harm would it bring to walk downstairs in the morning?"
He's been by himself for too long, If it was possible I won't leave his side even for a second.
We drove to until we found an open café blocks away. We managed to get a few stares, we didn't mind after all we've been through.
I put cream on my coffee enough to make him cringe when I took a sip.
"It's just cream Miles" smiling at him, without knowledge of the leftover cream on top of my lip.
He used his thumb to wipe it off and stuck the digit in his mouth. "It's called disgusting Wright"
"Briing – Briing"
He looked at his phone. "It's probably my secretary, I just went away to get breakfast and the probably want me back" he sighed.
"Come now, Miles Edgeworth, don't be an irresponsible Chief Prosecutor. Answer it"
"I was about to Wright" He pressed the answer button on his phone. "Miles Edgeworth speaking"
I stared at him, I like it when he gets all serious. Well he did look like this even before the truth of DL-6 case was revealed… the only thing different now is how there is a fire visible in those gray stormy eyes.
"Hm.. As I thought, I need to head back to the office.. I'll drive you to your agency"
"It's fine Miles, the agency is just a few blocks from here I can walk"
"I insist Phoenix.." There is it is, whenever he experiences unnecessary feelings he starts to push his glasses and looks down, back then he used to grab his left arm. "Besides, I told my secretary that I still have to take a shower, and since your agency is the nearest…. Also I remember leaving a suit there…"
"Also I remember leaving a suit there…"
"What if I told you I haven't washed it since you left?"
"Ngh!" His eyes narrowed
"Just kidding Miles, of course I had it washed. It belongs to my husband after all"
As I held my keys to figure out which one was for the agency, I rubbed my eyes my vision was getting kind of blurry I probably lacked a LOT of sleep.
"Wright, do you seriously not know which key is for your own office?"
"Hey, just making sure you know"
Miles went to take a shower. I went to the kitchen and made his lunch for work, afterwards I went into the bedroom. This bedroom is for those late nights cramming for court the next day. In the closet, I reached for the black suit wrapped in plastic. Unlike my suits Miles' were way more expensive and needed more care. Not that I'm complaining it just makes me want to take care of him more. I turned and there was a flash of light.
"Miles, turn off the lights please, it's already too bright" I held my hand over my eyes
"Phoenix? What are you talking about? None of the lights are on"
"Oh?" I rubbed my eyes and I see Miles still in his bathrobe
"Phoenix? Are you alright?"
"Yes, I am Wright" Miles rolled his eyes.
Before Miles left, I handed him his lunch box, though I had to force him to take it, as always. A goodbye kiss and off he goes, driving to work. Just a few minutes after I receive a message
Miles
Let's go out to dinner tonight. I love you
"hmm, the chief prosecutor breaking the law? Now I have seen everything" I chuckled.
Apollo and Athena were probably on the field working on their cases; Trucy on the other hand was touring Europe with her Magic Troupe.
"Might as well see what Apollo and Athena's cases are about" I grabbed a case file from the desk. I was surprised how small the font is, all the words seem blurry. Maybe I need glasses just like Miles? Well to be fair he was getting pretty old, and those late nights cramming must be getting a heavier toll than before.
"Boss you're here. Good morning"
"Oh hey Athena, where's Apollo?"
"At the detention center speaking with a client"
"Ah, perfect timing Athena. Does the font seem too small for you?" I hand it to her
"Hmm. I don't think so boss you probably need glasses… like Mr. Edgeworth's"
"Well I'm off to the ophthalmologist then, don't forget to lock up when you leave Athena"
"Okay boss"
"ah and Athena? Simon called Edgeworth last night, he needs your expertise on analytical psychology"
"O-Oh okay boss"
I didn't have to turn to know she was blushing.
It was easy looking for an eye clinic downtown because there were only a few. I didn't want to go to Miles' eye doctor because he might worry too much and buy me a dozen glasses.
"Mr. Wright? Please come in"
The tests the doctor gave me were pretty hard. Whenever I tried to read the letters or numbers on the chart they'd get blurry. Then he made me go through more tests after that.
"Mr. Wright, you have Fuch's dystrophy"
"…degenerative"
"Decline in vision…"
Those... Were the only words that I understood. Something that I couldn't even pronounce was taking my vision away...
The image of Miles will slowly fade… It will reach to the point where I will only hear his voice. I won't see how he pushes his glasses when he's nervous. His bed hair in the morning. The way he cringes when I put too much cream in my coffee. When he rolls his eyes whenever I give a bad pun. His flustered face when I surprise him….
"Phoenix? Why aren't you dressed yet?"
"Oh! Miles' ah, sorry I forgot, I was reading some case files."
"If you're busy we could just reschedule"
"No no, it'll only take a minute" Hey. So I'm going blind
"Phoenix it's fine really" He reached to cup my face and I avoided it without thinking.
"Phoenix…?"
"Ah sorry, seriously Miles I'll be ready in just seconds okay?" I don't want to be a burden
The drive to the restaurant was silent. I resisted the urge to pull down the sun visor, the street lights were too bright. So I just closed my eyes.
"Phoenix? Are you tired?"
"Ah no… I'm just thinking"
"Alr—okay then…"
Curse these restaurants and their large menus. I can't read any of this crap.
"Are you ready to order monsieur's?"
I didn't notice the waiter or Miles say his order.
"Phoenix what about you?"
"Ah… I'll just have whatever he's having"
The waiter left and I felt Miles reach for my hand.
"Are you really okay Phoenix? Are you hiding something from me?"
"It's nothing Miles, just a lot of things are on my mind"
"Very well Wright"
He just used my last name. He's pissed, he'll be using that more once he finds out I'm going to be his patient…
"Will you spend the night with me? Wright?"
He's still using my last name, I have to say yes… I don't want to upset him even more. But he might find out.
"You can just drop me off at the agency"
"Hm. Very well"
As I got out of the car he grabbed my arm.
"Wright, are you hiding something from me?"
"I…" I'm going blind
"If you can't tell me right now that's fine. But at least don't act as if you can't depend on me"
"I'm sorry Miles… That's not what I—"I'm going to be your patient
"Yes, I know you don't mean to do so. Tell me when you're ready I'm always here." He hugs me and I felt myself tear up. I wrapped my arms around him as well.