Chapter 7: Tragedy and Restlessness

Dedicated especially to Kuya Jarield, LVB and LVH :D

Kuya Jarield- here's the update hehe


It was almost Christmas, I decided to go to Yuki's room and check how things are going.

"Yuki?" I opened the door.

"Come in." She welcomed.

I closed the door and took a seat near her bed; things were casual until I sensed a discomfort in her.

"What's going on?" she said.

I knew for a fact that she heard a rush outside.

"Probably an emergency…" I replied.

"Oh… yes… I hope that he's alright"

I tried to divert her attention. I was having so much fun conversing with her until…

"SANADA!"

Dan slammed the door open. I stood up and so did she.

"What's wrong Dan?" She asked.

Dan was trembling as he faced my direction, "Your… Father…" His eyes started to water.

My heart skipped a beat; I froze for a minute before anyone could say another word. I ran out of the room. My thoughts were hazy… I don't remember the setting as I rushed through the hospital halls. I was once again too distracted to care… I was already given a warning and yet… I was blinded. My blood raced through my veins.

"CODE RED!" The nurse signaled, pushing the emergency button.

I stood helplessly outside of the room; the last thing that I saw was my father being resuscitated.

Yet another negative image… My eyes just didn't give me a chance…

A heart attack…


It's been 3 days since my father's operation. Thankfully, he's stabilized. During those days, I hadn't the time, to visit, room 315 I haven't even seen Dan. During those periods I returned to Robot Sanada.

I entered my Father's room at around lunchtime, Sunday. It was my first time talking to him again, this time he was unconscious. The Doctor said that he'd wake up anytime soon. I didn't want to miss that chance and so I didn't leave his room. I felt no hunger… no thirst… just yearning… for his smile.

That night, I decided to talk to him again… No response still, I expected it. Soon enough I was already falling asleep.

I yawned, "No matter what Dad, I thank you for everything." My eyes were so heavy and so I rested it on the bed and started to doze off…

"I love you too son…"

My dream was very surreal. I dreamt that my Father patted my head and watched me sleep. But most importantly, he smiled.

I woke up in the same position; to my surprise I had a blanket around me. I was grateful for that person but didn't really pay much attention to whoever placed it around me.

It was nice… Warm.

A strange beeping sound and my father's hand on my shoulder awakened me.

"Dad?" I called out in a low voice.

He didn't respond, I straightened up and threw the blanket on the sofa. I finally knew what that sound meant.

"NURSE!" I was frantic as I pushed the emergency button simultaneously.

3 nurses came swooping inside the room.

"Sir, I'm sorry but you need to vacate the room." The male nurse walked me out.

"But my father!" I argued.

"He's going to be fine" the doctor came in and slammed the door.

Just a few seconds later, he was being trolled out of the room. I hurried to follow and luckily I found a spot where I could talk to him. His eyes were slightly opened, he was barely conscious.

"Dad??"

His fingers twitched.

"It's me, Sanada!"

He was unable to respond. I tried my best but still…

I was alone once again… I waited outside the OR, restless…


6 hours later, I absent-mindedly walked my way inside room 315.

Yuki and Dan anticipated my arrival. They said nothing until I was able to sit and settle down.

Dan sat by my side and stood still. Yuki broke the silence.

"It's okay, we'll wait."

I sat lifelessly for about 20 minutes. Dan traded places with Yuki. She rubbed my shoulder, trying to soothe me, but at that moment I felt nothing but grief…

A flashback, 3 hours later…

The surgeon finally came with the news.

"Is he…?"

He looked at me and placed his hand on my shoulder. "He told me that, he's proud of you and nothing could ever make him feel complete except his son." With that said, I became a statue. The doctor gave me a pat on the back and then left.

"I'm sorry…" he finally said.

Merry Christmas.