Chapter 37: A Granted Wish
The Eighth Day...
" Son, this is a short notice but I have received a letter from the famous music company in France. They've seen the impressive performance that Takara had done in that music college in France and they want her to perform in a concert here in Japan. They are sending the director who is in charge of this concert. Besides, this would bring fame to Ouran. Please tell this to her, Tamaki. "
" But... "
" We've got not much time left, Tamaki. The director will be here in five days time and by the then, we have to get Takara ready. "
"...Yes, father. I will. "
" Ah yes. By the way, the concert will be held on Friday, in eight days. "
Tamaki's eyes widened at this.
Mummy has ten days left, Tamaki-senpai...
That's two days ago...
But, wouldn't that be the tenth and last day Takara will see her mother...?
" This would be a great opportunity for Takara to further her career after the death of her father... "
A great opportunity indeed...
However...
Tamaki placed his head in his hands.
Now, what do I do...?
He looked at mobile phone.
Call her...?
At a time like this...?
Her mother needs her during the last days of her life...
We've got not much time left, Tamaki...
But Takara's mother too doesn't have that much time left...
I don't have a choice as well...
With that, Tamaki picked up the phone and dialled Takara's home.
I hope everything will work out...
For her sake...
NNN
Yumi had just gotten of the phone. She was in a daze.
This would be a great opportunity for Takara, Miss Satake...
The concert would be a great start for her career...
Dear Lord, you've granted my wish...
Thank you...
I wanted my child to be successful in life...
And You have made it come true...
She wheeled her wheelchair into Takara's room.
" Oh Mummy, you aren't asleep, yet? " her daughter asked her as she approached.
" No, not yet, Takara. "
" It's already late, Mummy. You've better rest, " Takara advised.
" Takara, I need to talk to you. "
She stopped and stared at her mother, expectantly.
" Takara...a music company wants you to perform in a concert on Friday, eight days time. They saw your performance at the music college and - "
The girl was already shaking her head.
" No, Mummy. Tell them that I'm not doing it. I want to forget my past and who I used to be. "
" But, it's an opportunity of a lifetime! No one can get this opportunity! "
Takara looked away.
" No Mummy, please. Before I could perform my first concert, Daddy died! Can't you see Mummy? It'll remind me of Daddy and I don't want that! It hurts inside, Mummy! "her daughter cried, sobbing.
Yumi embraced her tightly.
" I'm not forcing you but please think about your future for once. Put your emotions aside and reconsider. Your future looks bright, honey. Please? "
Takara nodded slightly, brushing away her tears.
" Enn, I'll think about it. "
Yumi smiled fondly at her daughter.
" A mother's wish is to see her child succeed in life, to do something that was impossible but possible for her child. It would do you good to remember this little piece of advice, Takara. Besides, that would be what your father would want... "