Chapter 12 - the diary
"WHAT????"
Shiro gripped Weili's shoulders, shaking her.
"Dammit, what the hell do you mean? She can't be dead! I...I...she was fine a week ago! please tell me that this isn't true!"
his voice broke as tears began pouring from his eyes. he released Weili from his iron grip and lowered his balled fists to his side.
"I didn't want to believe it either...she was all I had left...my brother died...and my mother has nearly disowned me...little Ai Ming was all I had left...and now I've lost her..."
Suddenly she pulled a small book from her bag.
"She wanted me to give this to you...it's her diary."
Shiro took the diary and looked up at Weili, tears clouding his vision.
"I never got to tell her how much I love her..."
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Later that evening, Shiro couldn't bring himself to return to Morroc. He stayed holed up in an inn, weeping every night. It was two days before he could muster up enough courage to read the diary.
January 22, Thursday
Shiro left a few hours ago. He went back to Morroc. I know he'll be back...i just know he will.
January 23, Friday
I don't feel so good...I'm so dizzy...I need rest...
February 1, Sunday
I haven't been able to write...my worst fear has come true. I have the same illness that took my brother from me. And now it will end my life too. My only wish is that I may be able to see Shiro one last time before I must leave this world.
February 7, Saturday
Shiro still hasn't returned...I miss him.
February 9, Monday
I'm sorry Shiro, I couldn't prolong this any more. i cant wait for you...i feel my life slipping away from me...goodbye Shiro.
I love you