Once again I'm back with another chapter of Siebold's Weakness. I know it's early for me to actually write this but I wanted to get in as many chapters as possible. Joining me here today is none other than Siebold Wave himself and some other people I'm too lazy to list.
Siebold: I'm going to kill you for kidnapping me! *chases with a frying pan*
Me: *running* While I'm running away from Siebold's rage enjoy the chapter and I don't own Pokémon! If I did then Siebold would appear in more episodes!
(Siebold's POV)
For the next 2 weeks I stayed by Liliana's side making sure that she was comfortable. Lucian brought in all of her meals and stayed by her side whenever I took a break to be with the kids or to eat my own meals. She grew weaker and weaker every day and I was starting to worry. I had a horrible feeling that I was going to lose Liliana because of this sickness. It took all my might not to think this way since she is a strong woman but the thought always reared its ugly head around.
One day I was watching over her when I heard her gasping for breath. Quickly I lifted up her head and rubbed her back trying to help her breath better. These moments were occurring more often each day and they always scared me. Once Liliana's breathing was stabilized I laid her back down on the pillows and brushed back her hair. She opened her eyes and looked up at me.
"S-Siebold…" She said in almost like a whisper. That's how her voice was ever since the sickness came.
"Yes Lily?" I asked while sitting down the edge of the bed and starting to massage her legs.
"Y-You have t-to go to w-work t-tomorrow." She said relaxing at my touch.
"And leave you in this condition? Liliana I will not go back to work until you recover." I said firmly giving her a glare.
"P-Please y-you have to. I-I don't w-want you to get f-fired." She said as she tried to sit up in bed.
"I won't get fired I promise." I told her as I helped her sit up.
"J-Just promise m-me that you w-will go to w-work t-tomorrow." She said firmly.
"But Lily-"I began but she cut me off.
"I-I'll be f-fine. L-Lucian and t-the others w-will take care o-of m-me." She whispered.
"Alright." I sighed. She was as stubborn as always.
"T-Thank you." She said giving me a gentle smile before falling asleep.
I watched her for few moments before leaning over to kiss the top of her head. I knew that as my job as her husband I had to protect and care for her, but how could I do that when she still wants me to go to work at the same time. I know I'm supposed to get used to it since she has been sick many times in the past, but I'm not used to it yet.
I stood and with one more glance at Liliana I left the room for her to get some rest. As I walked to the parlor I picked up her Torchic that was sitting in the middle of the hallway and stroked her warm feathers causing the little fire-type to squeal in delight. I chuckled at the little Pokémon and carried her to the parlor in my arms. Once I reached the parlor she leaped out of my arms to play with Yasmin while Jeffery was playing with Liliana's Oshowatt. I smiled at the adorable scene and went to sit next to Grimsley while Lucian stood up and went to watch over Liliana in my place.
"How's she doing Siebold?" Amelia asked as she entered the room.
"Not so good. She's starting to stutter a lot and her voice has come down to a whisper. Also she's having trouble breathing." I explained while gripping the locket Liliana gave me before we got married.
"Don't worry Siebold. Liliana will pull through." Marissa set a hand on my shoulder comfortingly.
"And if she doesn't?" I asked looking at her with a concerned look on my face.
"Marissa is right. Liliana is a strong women and she recovered from diseases that were worse than this." Grimsley said as he turned to look at me.
"I guess…" I whispered still unsure about it.
The next day I kept my promise to Liliana and went to work but, I couldn't focus on my cooking at all. My mind was focusing on Liliana and how I could help take care of her and make her happy. I was so distracted that I didn't notice that I burned my left hand until I felt a lot of pain coming from it.
"Ow!" I cried out getting attention from my co-workers.
"Siebold are you alright?" Marcy asked coming up to me. She was my sous-chef and one of many friends I made during my years working.
"I'm fine Marcy I just burned my hand by accident that's all." I said looking away so that she wouldn't have to see the embarrassed look on my face.
"Are you sure? You're usually aware of your surroundings when working but today it's different. You seem distracted." She added touching my shoulder.
"It's that obvious isn't it?" I asked.
"Yes it is. Come with me." She said leading me to the break room where we take our lunch breaks or breaks to catch our breaths hence the name break room.
"Now tell me what's going on. Did you have a fight with Liliana?" She asked as we sat down across from each other.
"No there weren't any fights between us. There hasn't been a fight between us ever since the twins were born." I explained shaking my head.
"If it's not a fight then what is it?" She prompted curiously while bandaging my hand.
"2 weeks ago she became sick with pneumonia and I've been worried ever since." I explained sighing.
"Oh Siebold I'm sorry. How's she ailing right now?" She said with a look of sympathy on her face.
"She gets weaker and weaker every day. Yesterday she was having trouble breathing. I wanted to stay home and take care of her today but she made me go to work. She's worried I'll get fired." I told her with a worried look on my face remembering the conversation I had with Liliana the day before.
"You'll never get fired Siebold. Most of the recipes on the menu are ones you created and if you're gone then the restaurant would go out of business." Marcy exclaimed.
"She knows that but you know how worried Liliana gets whenever it involves work." I sighed.
"I know and it's good to see that she's trying her best but right now she has to rest." She smiled sincerely.
"You're rhyming again." I reminded her knowing that Marcy has a terrible habit of rhyming her words.
"Sorry force of habit." She said sheepishly.
"Listen I should be going home by now. My shift is done for today." I said as we stood up.
"Have a good evening Siebold and please send Liliana my regards on her feeling better." Marcy said as we walked to the door.
"I will. Good night." I said as I walked out.
Once I was outside I quickly took out Liliana's Swanna she had lent me to ride to work with. Once the white swan-like Pokémon came out she started rubbing her head against my cheek. I laughed as I stroked her feathers.
"Come on Swanna. It's time to check up on Liliana." I said while getting on her back.
With a cry Swanna flew up into the air and after 15 minutes we arrived at the mansion. I got off Swanna and returned her to her poke ball. I entered the mansion using my key and went to the parlor to see Grimsley, Amelia, and Marissa there.
"Welcome back Siebold. How was work?" Marissa asked noticing my presence.
"Pretty good but I couldn't concentrate." I said taking a seat next to Grimsley.
"You're worried about Liliana aren't you?" Amelia asked.
"Yes. How was she doing?" I asked becoming serious.
"She barely eats now. The infection has caused her to be extremely weak." Grimsley explained.
"Did you guys try to make her eat?" I asked concerned.
"We did but she could only hold down a few bites. We kept asking if we should get you from work but she kept saying no." Marissa answered.
"I'll talk to her. Where are the kids?" I asked noticing the quietness in the parlor.
"They went to bed around 9." Grimsley said looking at his watch.
"Good they need their rest. I'm going to check up on Liliana." I said standing up and walking to the room I shared with her.
When I opened the door Lucian was watching over Liliana while sitting in a chair. Once he noticed me we nodded to each other and he left the room leaving me alone with my wife. I placed the back of my hand to Liliana's forehead and drew it back quickly due to the heat. That was not a good sign. I sat down at the edge of the bed and touched her cheek. She stirred at the touch and opened her eyes.
"S-Siebold y-you're b-back." She whispered giving me a tired smile.
"I am. How are you feeling?" I asked pushing a few strands of hair away from her face.
"H-Horrible." She said knowing it was the obvious answer.
"I'd figure. Amelia and the others told me you barely ate anything today." I said giving her a knowing look one with no way out.
"W-Whenever I t-tried to eat s-something I felt as if I-I wanted to t-throw up a-after eating i-it." She explained as I gripped her hand in my own.
"Liliana you have to eat. It's the only way to keep you strong." I exclaimed worried.
"I-I k-know. W-What h-happened to y-your h-hand?" She said looking at my bandaged hand.
"I burned it by accident today." I said sheepishly.
"S-Siebold you must be c-careful." She said before letting out a fit of coughing.
Quickly I grabbed the glass of water that was on the side table, placed it to her lips, and lifted her head slightly so that the water could touch them. Slowly she sipped the water and stopped after a few sips. I placed the glass back on the side table and laid her head back down on the pillows. I sat down on the chair and rubbed her back.
"I don't want to lose you." I whispered gripping her hand again.
"S-Siebold I-I'll be f-fine." Liliana whispered back.
"In this condition I find that hard to believe now." I said sadly.
Liliana sighed at me before falling asleep. I kissed her cheek before falling asleep on my own. I knew I had to step up to the plate to make Liliana feel better.
Yes I'm done with the chapter and I've been only working on this chapter for only 4 days so that's a new record for me writing my stories. Read and Review please!