Once and Again Chapter 9
I do not own DB/DBZ/DBGT/DBS. How I wish I do but I don't. It is owned by the brilliant Akira Toriyama Sensei.
Although I own this fanfic.
Missing You!
It is a cool sunny weather and a busy day at the Son Estate. The young master Goku is preoccupied in supervising the grape harvest. Apparently his father entrusted to him the management of their businesses because; it is Mr. Gohan who is running the Ox King's business deals in his absence.
Goku find his responsibilities fitting to keep him distracted from feeling sad. Since Chichi left for NSW, Goku has become preoccupied with work. He doesn't want to be idle because, when he is alone doing nothing, sadness creeps in and he feels how much he misses Chichi. In the first three months they were apart, they constantly communicate it is as if she never left at all but then as the days pass by, their communication has lessened from 7x a week down to 4x a week until it reduced to twice a week. Sometimes it is thrice a week when time permits it. The reason for that is, Mr. Gyumao's immune system dropped and he contracted an infection which made him weak.
Chichi has to give her undivided attention to her father. However whenever they communicate, they make the most of it. But it cannot be compared to the times they were together. Goku could really feel the distance between them and so as Chichi. The good thing is they have the support of their friends to hang on.
"Anin tell the harvesters to be cautious in picking those grapes!" Goku sternly instructed their loyal assistant. "Yes sir!" Anin respectfully replied. Goku walked through the vineyard carefully inspecting the harvest when suddenly his phone rings. Immediately a sweet smile formed on his kissable lips and he felt like he is walking on cloud 9 when he saw who the caller is. It is an unexpected video call from his lady love; he quickly pressed the green button and answered enthusiastically. "Hello honey how is it going?" Chichi looked exhausted and yet managed to offer the man she loves, the sweetest smile and replied."Hi sweetheart! I didn't get too much sleep because papa had a high fever last night but his condition has improved early this morning." Goku smiled emphatically at his fiancé on the other line and it relieved Chichi.
"Honey, I am sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon." Goku lovingly said. Chichi replied on the same note "Thank you sweetheart. Just seeing your smile makes me feel better." Goku laughed softly and retorted, "me too Chi! When I see you smile, it melts my sadness away."
Chichi gently exhaled and said, "Sweetheart, I miss you so much. If I can only pull the days so that we can be together again." Goku suddenly have a sad look in his eyes replied, "Hon, I miss you too! I miss holding you in my arms and kissing you. I miss running my fingers through your soft raven hair. But right now we just have to settle seeing each other on the screen monitor." Chichi smiled yet sadness is evident in her eyes.
They talked for a few minutes more and said their goodbyes. Goku stared at his mobile phone screen a little while longer before he placed it back in his jean pocket. He continued inspecting the grape harvest this time with a smile on his face as he walk through the vineyard.
Meanwhile in NSW
After getting her much needed sleep, Chichi returned to the Institute for Cancer Patients rested and refreshed. She is surprisingly jovial not only because she was able to rest, but she got to talk to her Goku. She could still picture his handsome face in her mind and she relished their video call conversation early that day. She is very happy that she was able to talk to him when she called unexpectedly because; in their present set up, they have to keep a strict schedule to be able to talk as long as they want.
Chichi came inside her father Mr. Gyumao King's luxurious hospital suit. A nurse is currently giving him a potent shot of Vitamin C to boost his immune system and an antibiotic shot to take out his infection. The Ox King lost weight yet he is determined to get well for his daughter. He smiled as soon as he saw his lovely daughter entered the room. "Hi sweetie! You look so happy. Did you talk to Goku?"
Chichi blushed and lightly giggled. "Yes papa! I told him what happened to you last night but then I also said, you feel much better now."Mr. Gyumao smiled brightly and asked."How is he did you tell him how much you miss him?"And roared with laughter. "Papa! You are embarrassing me!" Chichi whined. Mr. Gyumao still laughing said in between his laughter. "It's alright sweetie! Papa understands." She walked towards her father's bedside and embraced him and daintily said. "Yes Papa, I told him how much I missed him." Mr. Gyumao held his daughter and gently said."Sweetie, while you were at home, Gohan and I had a talk, he told me how dependable Goku is in running their vineyard and winery while he relieves me in running our company. I think he deserve a bonus for his hard work" Chichi beamed at this. "Papa what kind of bonus are you planning to give him?" The Ox King smiled and said "You."
Back at the Sons Estate
Goku is having a sumptuous lunch with his friends. "So how are you and Chichi?" Krillin asked with concern. Goku smiled and then cheerily replied."I am happy to tell you that, I received an unexpected video call from her today!" Bulma beamed and delightfully retorted; "really?! That's wonderful that you get to talk outside your present strict call schedule." Goku brightly smiled and happily replied. "Yeah! And to add icing on the cake, we were able to tell how much we missed each other." How does she look like now? Yamcha asked teasingly which made Bulma scowl at him. Goku cheerily answered. "Lovely as ever." TienShinhan then throws a serious question."Why did you not move up your wedding date? Everybody went serious and then Goku respectfully replied."Chichi and I decided to retain our original wedding date because; we don't want to rush it. I respected Chichi's request to not pressure her in moving up our wedding date so that her attention wouldn't be divided between me and her father." Krillin then retorted; "You must love her that much to respect her wishes." Upa adds" Yes Goku you've done so much growing up too!"
Goku and Chichi at the young age of 18 has grown up too quickly because of the responsibilities placed on their shoulders. Yet they both still manage to be happy because they have each other…
Authors Note: Hello! I know this is a serious chapter and yet touching. I hope you still get to enjoy it...
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