Hey guys, here is chapters five. It might be having some errors as I typed it out on my phone. Thanks for the review and please record this chapter too. The characters don't belong to me and I am just penning my imagination down.
Chapter-5
Days passed and Kotoko's first trimester was progressing really well. Although her hemoglobin levels were low as judged by Ibe-sensei, it was taken care by the careful diet prepared by oka-san and the constant watch of every family member.
A few days later,a letter containing an invitation was sent to both Kotoko and Naoki, asking them to attend the med school alumni meet. They both got it as they both were in the medical department. And Naoki was also going to receive an award during the ceremony as a token of recognition for his thesis which had brought laurels to the university. As soon as the family got the news, the entire family, especially Kotoko was over the moon. She was about to jump on the couch and dance and Naoki had to stop her and remind her that her present condition did not allow her to do such things. But that didn't dampen her happy mood. She was choosing the dress for the function and so on. Naoki just looked on slightly irritated, but her cheerful face forced him to stop feeling irritated and the gentle Naoki smile was up again.
Finally, the day of the function arrived. Kotoko and Naoki left the hospital early to get ready, on Kotoko's insistence, obviously. They both got dressed and oka-san saw them off and told them to enjoy themselves. They both reached the venue, which was a five star hotel and Kotoko became excited again. "Look Irie-kun, what a splendid venue. And on top of that, you are also getting an award. I am so happy." and off she went to her dreamland. She came back to earth only after she felt her hand being held by Naoki. When she looked up, he just said "stairs". Kotoko inwardly did a happy jig, looking at his concern for her and held him tightly.
They meet many of their staff at the venue as most of them were graduates from Tonan. As Naoki went to greet his professors, Kotoko joined her gang, Tomoko, Marina, Motoki and Keita. They were all chatting excitedly and were discussing about the stuff happening in the hospital. As the dean took the dias, the hall became silent and the function started. The dean gave a welcome speech, followed by the address of the chief guest and then the award ceremony. Kotoko clapped the hardest, when her beloved Irie-kun was getting the award, but was mindful of her condition too. Then Naoki gave his speech, which was followed by the call for dinner. Kotoko waited for Naoki to join for dinner and was standing near his seat. She waved to Naoki asking him to come join her. Gently excusing himself from the group, he walked towards Kotoko. As he was nearing the table, a gunshot was heard and blood dripped on the ground.