Chapter seven
Adam sat in the chair next to Kono's bed waiting patiently for her to wake up. Everyone else had by now left to go back to work or home and Adam was grateful to have Kono alone. He leaned forward and stroked her hair softly as she started to come out of her sleep, the medication wearing off. Her dark eyes fluttered open and she tilted her head towards Adam, puckering her lips for a kiss that Adam happily supplied.
"How you feeling?"
"Hmmm groggy"
"You will do babe it's the sedation"
"Did it go okay?"
"Yeah sweetheart the surgeon said it went well, you'll have to rest up for a few weeks though baby"
"I hate sitting around"
"I'll be your company if you want me"
"I do Adam"
"Good, it's my turn to look after you"
"This marriage hasn't exactly had the best start" Kono sighed.
"You regret getting married?"
"No Adam…I just wish everything bad wouldn't happen to us"
"I'm sorry darling"
"Adam it's not your fault"
"My past doesn't help"
"I knew what I was taking on when I married you"
"You sure you don't regret it?" Adam laughed.
"No babe"
The door swung open and a cheery nurse entered the room with a warm grin plastered across her face.
"Mrs Noshimuri your awake, how are you doing?"
"Hmm I'm alright"
"Good, you'll feel a lot better in a couple of days"
"So everything went well?"
"Yes, well as you know your bullet wound was just a flesh wound, and the stitches will be removed in a few days leaving no scar which is great, and the rib cage will take a while longer to heal. The plates and pins will hold it all in place as it corrects itself but you will be in some pain. You must be very careful about movement, nothing strenuous which will include simple things like sitting up. You will have to allow Adam to help you getting up of the couch, bed, even the toilet. It should be easier to do yourself after a week or two but it's best to have someone carry your weight otherwise you could make the injury worse"
"Okay" Kono sighed.
"You were very lucky to have not gained any head injuries Kono, your injuries now are nothing in comparison to what could have been, it won't last forever"
"I know"
"Do you feel like you could move about with Adam's help now, if so I'll remove your catheter?"
In all the times Kono had been in hospital she hated having a catheter, she felt useless and it was uncomfortable.
"Yeah I'm fine"
"Promise you'll let Adam help you?"
"Yes" Kono sighed rolling her eyes.
The nurse chuckled having got to see Kono over the last twenty four hours and understanding what sort of person she was.
"Would you like Adam to step outside?"
"No it's fine"
The nurse lifted Kono's gown and Adam averted his gaze to look at Kono. The nurse placed an absorbent pad under Kono and gathered what she needed.
"You may feel a little pressure as I remove it, just take some deep breaths and relax"
Kono did as she was told while Adam held her hand. The nurse disposed of everything and cleaned Kono up.
"If you need to use the bathroom have Adam assist you" The nurse warned.
"Yes"
"I will check up on you later"
Adam wheeled Kono up the slope still in place from his accident. He joked about having Kono roll him over the threshold but did so himself. He helped her out of the chair and sat her on the couch, plonking down next to her.
"So"
"So"
"You happy to be here or would you rather be at your parents?" Adam asked once again.
"No we need to sort things, I shouldn't have walked away"
"I can't blame you"
"Were married I can't just walk out for a week and ignore you when I know I was going to come back, it's not fair"
"Well that doesn't matter now"
"I'm sorry"
"I shouldn't have lied to you Kono"
"You should have told me straight away Adam, you were kidnapped for heaven's sake I'm your wife…and if you had told me I may not have believed the tape"
"I know, I thought I was protecting you I didn't want you worrying any more than you already was"
"Adam…"
"Kono you have given up so much for me, you've stood up for me, risked your life, gone on the run with me and married into all of that…you've saved my arse on more than one occasion just let me be your husband and protect you. Maybe I should have been honest but I just didn't want to see you worrying…I was fine, I love you so much but my whole life has put you through so much!"
"Adam I knew what I was marrying into…It hurt me to know you were hurt and didn't tell me"
Adam sighed and nodded his head understanding how Kono would have felt, he hated hearing when Kono was hurt but would always want to know.
"I'm sorry I hurt you"
Kono smiled softly and leaned in a little, trying to avoid hurting herself. Even the smallest movement was painful much to her frustration.
"Hey" Adam grinned as he tilted her Chin
"Mmm" Kono mumbled with a dimpled grin.
"I love you"
"I love you to, you pain in the arse"
"Watch it, I won't help you move"
"Oh whatever will I do?" Kono giggled dramatically
"Starve, smell, wet yourself" Adam chuckled knowing how much help Kono would need moving.
"Hey don't be mean"
"I'd still love you"
"Hmmm you better"
Adam leaned in and kissed her soundly, both smiling into the kiss.
