I rewrote the ending of chapter 13 for suspense, drama and to make the story go longer.
Here is chapter 14.
Enjoy.
I'm sorry but do I know you?
Those words were like a knife in his chest. Naru fought to control his emotions. "I'm your father. I only met just met you a few weeks ago."
Adanya frowned and shook her head. And wrote on the board, I'm sorry, I don't remember you. Where's my mum?
Naru smiled gently at her. "I'll go and get her." He squeezed her hand. She didn't pull her hand away at least. Naru left the room, closed the door behind him and slid down on to the floor and cried like he never cried before. His ribs were threatening to break and his lungs were threatening to burst.
Madoka found him. "Noll, what's the matter?" She asked him in a concerned voice. Naru didn't answer her he stood up and went in to the waiting room near the exit. There was Lin and Macarius.
Lin saw his best friend and went up to him. "What happened?" He asked, directing him to a chair.
"She woke up and didn't remember me." Naru barely got the last word out. "But the doctor said that she was only in a light coma." Macarius said frowning at the floor.
"Naru?" Mai had come from the food court with three steaming hot paper cups. Lin and Macarius took one each and smiled a thanks.
"What's wrong?" Mai asked as she sat next Naru. Naru looked at her not bothering to hide his tears. "Adanya, doesn't remember me. My only daughter doesn't remember me." Mai pulled him in to a hug. Over Naru's head she asked, "can you get the doctor, please." Lin nodded and went to the reception desk and asked for Adanya's doctor.
The doctor met Mai and Naru outside Adanya's room. "Doctor, she doesn't remember her own father." Mai said.
"Even when people are only in a light coma they might forget something or someone. It's normal. Her memory of you might come back in a few days or more I can't say. But it is normal for people to loose their memory after waking up from a coma. Just be patient with her." The doctor told them.
Naru and Mai nodded. They went back in to the room.
"Adanya, honey. This is your father. As you got to know him he became your best friend. Besides Aussie."
Adanya shook her head her eyes were getting watery.
Naru placed a hand on Mai's shoulder. "It's okay Mai."
I'm sorry. Adanya held up the white board.
"It's okay baby. I'm just glad that your a wake."
Mai, Adanya and Naru sat there for ages. Then Macarius came in. He was scared that she might not remember him. But she did.
If it was upsetting Naru he didn't show it.
When Macarius left Mai and Naru got up to go, promising that they will be back in the morning. But Adanya held up the white board for Naru. Stay?
"You go home Mai. I'll stay here for a bit longer." Naru gave Mai a kiss.
Naru and Adanya spent ages getting to know each other better and again.
After Naru told Adanya everything about himself and his relationship with Mai. But Adanya still doesn't remember him.
That didn't bother him after a few hours because their bond between father and daughter had strengthen, he could feel it. Even if the daughter doesn't remember her father. Naru is happy that they can be friends.
A few days later Naru and Mai were picking Adanya up. The doctor had given them strict instructions that Adanya goes straight home and rest.
At home Adanya sat on the balcony with a quilt covering her and a pillow behind her head. The sun touching her face. Soon she was asleep.
Tomorrow she will try and remember the man who claims to be her father. She can't help like him though.
She remembers being Anya Stone. She remembers Macarius and her mother. But not his parents, his little sister, SPR or her mother's friends. She can't help feel guilty about the man who is known as Naru. Even though everyone tells her that its not her fault.
Mum, is clearly in love with this man. And he is clearly in love with mum. Why does that make me happy?
You want your mother to be happy and this man, Naru, makes her happy.
And mum's friends seem to be friendly. I really like the Monk. He is funny.
Mai and Naru watch their daughter sleep from inside the house. "How do we get her memories back?" Mai whispered.
"She'll remember. She has ESP like her mother. It will come back in a dream."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure of Adanya."
They ate out in the balcony. Then Macarius and Lin came over. Mai, Naru and Lin sat in the living room while Macarius and Adanya cuddled in the chair. Macarius was kissing her ear trying to sooth her. "You have nothing to feel guilty for. It's not your fault." He whispered in her hair. I can't help it.
"Deep down you remember that he is your father but the memories aren't coming to you and that's what's making you get upset."
That doesn't make sense. Adanya said.
"To you. Your father understands. He has faith in you. He loves you more then anything."
When Adanya didn't say anything Macarius added. "Make this memory loss as a opportunity to get to know him all over again."
Yes. Adanya nodded.
Adanya fell asleep soon after, Mai tapped on the window. "Can you take her upstairs to her room?" She asked.
Macarius nodded and gently picked Adanya in his arms and went up to her room laid her on the bed, kissed her in the forehead and went down stairs.
That night Naru stood in his daughter's door way watching her sleep. Please let her remember me. He thought as he closed his eyes.
Adanya' dream.
Adanya opened her eyes, there was nothing there. She stood up and looked around. "Adanya." A voice called out. It was a familiar sound.
Then a hand touched her shoulder. Adanya jumped and swung around. There stood the man who has claimed to be her father.
"Naru?" she whispered.
The man laughed. "No, I am his twin brother Eugene, but you can call me Gene. I am here to help you remember."
Gene took her hand and tugged on it gently. "Come."
They were engulfed in this light then they were in a room.
Adanya could see herself, her mother and Naru.
"Adanya, this man is your father." Her mother said.
Adanya watched herself hug the man and then sing at at her boyfriend's little sister's birthday as Anya Stone.
Then the rest of the team came back. Lin-san, Madoka and their daughter, John, Bou-san and his wife Ayako, Masako... It all came back to her now.
Adanya smiled, turned around said, "thank you Uncle Gene." Gene smiled in response.
"Tell my brother happy birthday for me?" Gene said as she began to fade.
"And a happy birthday to you uncle." Adanya said before she woke up.
End of Adanya's dream.
Adanya woke up and it was morning. She rubbed her eyes then looked at the alarm clock. It was five o'clock. Adanya got up and checked her on her parents they were asleep curled up naked. Well it is his birthday... But still gross. Adanya thought, shuddering as she sent a text to Macarius.
I remember.
Meet me at the park?
Adanya.
A few minutes later...
Meet me at the end of your street. I'll pick you up.
Okay.
Adanya got dressed and went down to the end of the street. Macarius was already there. She quickly got in gave him a quick kiss.
As they drove Adanya told him her plan for her father's birthday present. She was going to sing for him. "What song will you sing for him?" Macarius asked.
"That song you wrote." Adanya replied.
Naru woke up to see Mai looking down at him. "Happy birthday." She whispered as she leaned down and kissed him. Naru deepened the kiss. Then Mai's mobile went off. Mai went to reach for it but she was stopped by Naru. He held her arms above their heads.
"That's Lin-san calling me." Mai muttered against his mouth.
Naru sighed. He released a hand. Mai answered. "What can I do for you Lin-san?"
"Can you get Naru over to my house. Adanya planned a party for him."
"Okay. We'll be there."
"Mai, I hate parties." Naru groaned.
"Adanya planned it for you."
Naru got up and got dressed.
At Lin's house Mai led him to the back yard. There was food, drinks and a stage. Lin saw him and took his hand. "Come and enjoy the show."
When everyone sat down Adanya aka Anya came in to view and everyone screamed.
Macarius stood next to Anya with his guitar ready.
"Macarius here wrote this song and I would like to dedicate it to Mr. Olivia Davis, my father." Everyone gasped in complete shock.
"A little while ago I was attacked by a ghost and I hit my head falling down. When I woke up I didn't remember him. And that gutted him. And I felt guilty. But last night it all came back to me.
I have only known my father a month but I feel this strong bond between us. It's not my mum. It's a father and daughter bond.
This is for you dad."
Anya nodded at Macarius and he started to play.
Then Anya began to sing.
You were always there
Why did they take you away
I was never scared
In your arms I felt invincible
Wanted you to see, the world beneath my feet
I wish that you could stay
I would tell you; you're unbelievable
Then Macarius joined in, still playing the guitar. Naru was shocked. He is good. He thought.
And I want you to know
You're who I wanna be
And I'll sing with everything
I have inside of me
You're always in my heart
There's no letting go
You gotta know
You're unforgettable
Adanya stopped and let Macarius sing. Madoka looked at her son with pride.
They say I've got your eyes
Still it's so much to see
I couldn't even say goodbye
'Cause you were taken without
Even letting go
This crimson runs through my veins
It's your life
You're the energy
Adanya joined him again.
And I want you to know
You're who I wanna be
And I'll sing with everything
I have inside of me
You're always in my heart
There's no letting go
You gotta know
I just need to hear you speak
Hold onto my hand
There's nothing in between us
I know you're thinking of me
You'll be there when I reach
And I want you to know
You're who I wanna be
And I'll sing with everything
I have inside of me
You're always in my heart
There's no letting go
You gotta know
You gotta know
And I want you to know
You're who I wanna be
And I'll sing with everything
I have inside of me
You're always in my heart
There's no letting go
You gotta know
You're unforgettable
You're unforgettable
You're unforgettable.
Anya pulled her wig off and her contacts out to reveal Adanya Taniyama. And the crowd gasped. Macarius saw his sister faint.
There you are.
I'm sorry for changing the ending of the last chapter.
Oh and due to Adanya's abilities her throat was healed.
Please R&R