Chapter 21: Tell him you love him, stupid.

"God, this girl is becoming out of control, Ash, trust me." Raul said with stunned-still expressions as Ellie continued bumping on Raul's new fluffy bed and Ashlene was waxing her hands and legs.

"I agree with you, Raul," Ashlene sighed as she paused.

"Where did you both go by the way?" Ashlene asked,

"To the Green Shopping Centre." Raul said.

"Oh." Ashlene nodded subconsciously, "Wait, what? You mean the one near the Beyblade Stadium?" Ashlene looked little stunned,

"Yep," Raul shrugged. Ashlene thought to herself for some time and noticed Ellie who was tired of bumping.

"Ellie, go and do your homework! Stop playing here." Ashlene ordered which Ellie quickly obeyed.

"Phew, she does listen to you occasionally," Raul said in nervousness,

"She has to!" Ashlene said playfully, "Phew, my hands are literally aching." Ashlene sighed tiredly and leaned back on couch. Raul remembered that this week, Ashlene was indeed tired. She had her exams coming up, they shifted to a new house, packing up, arranging the new house wasn't a simple joke. He himself felt too much excessively drained out. She was working too much since the past week. She didn't hinder in cooking. She did her job perfectly.

Raul impulsively took the wax sheet and tried it on her leg. Ashlene moved out of her skin, scared and shocked to bits.

"Raul, it's okay!" Ashlene's eyes widened at Raul's gesture.

"I am sorry" Raul quickly understood the situation and he felt embarrassed himself, "I just meant to help you, trust me," He raised his both hands in defense and the wax sheet slipped along with him. He thumped on the bed back. Ashlene got up from the couch to catch him and in the process she tripped on him.

Their faces inches apart, they started wide eyes into each other.

"Raul…" Ashlene mumbled,

"A-Ash," Raul softly said,

They moved back quickly as soon as they realized what they were getting into and gulped, "I've to make Ellie do homework, see you later,"

"Yeah sure, I will sleep, I'm tired,"

They both made reasons as they left. Ashlene entered her room and saw that Ellie was already doing her homework. She sat on her desk and opened few magazines to distract herself.

"I've completed my homework!" Ellie roared in excitement and threw her hands in air. Ashlene was leaning on her chair; her head slung backwards, blue eyes dull.

"Wow, mom, your eyes are just like mine!" Ellie squealed. Ashlene's orbs shifted sideways, looking at her daughter. Ashlene smirked lightly.

"And your dad's hair is just like you,"

"Really? Does dad have hair like me?" Ellie asked,

"Yep, sweetheart."

"Mom, can I ask you one thing?" Ellie asked curiously and pleadingly,

"Hmm," Ashlene replied,

"Can I just one time, just one time see how dad is? Please?" Ellie asked imploringly,

"Ellie… please don't do this to me. I can't. If you want dad, go to him forever, don't stay with me then." Ashlene said harshly.

"Ah, oh, it's okay mom. I understand. I'm sorry." Ellie smiled in sadness. She went to washroom and locked it. Ashlene knew this. Probably Ellie was crying inside. Ashlene really felt bad for her daughter. It was all her fault. She couldn't let her see him. Why did you do this to me?

Her blue orbs lined with pearls to be fallen. She let reluctantly Ellie cry on her own.

I've wronged Ellie. Ashlene lay on her bed with a soft thud.

I've wronged Ellie. I've wronged him. I've separated Ellie from her need, from her father. I've separated him from his daughter. He probably is still happy with whomever girl he is with now, he probably wouldn't want me but I really can't accept; my heart can't deny that he would still want and accept Ellie. I'm sorry, sweethearts. I really wish if we could live together, the three of us. I really wish…

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"Grandpa, are you okay?" Tyson asked as he helped his Grandfather get up and gave him his medicine.

"I'm okay, T-man." Grandpa tried to summon up courage. He had chronic coughing and his ventilation was impairing.

"Gramps, please drink this hot shake, it will relief your throat," Daichi offered. Gramps took it and tried to drink but the cough caused him nausea and he strenuously tried drinking it.

"Docs, will Gramps be alright?" Max asked very worriedly.

"He will be okay, just take care that Gramps takes this medicines regularly. Let him avoid the sugary foods firstly."

"Okay," Ray nodded.

"Good,"

Gramps was alright till a few days after bladebreakers returned to their home. They celebrated Tyson's victory much to Daichi's disinclination. Max was the only one who actively participated in the prep. A few days afterwards, Grandfather complained of frequent cough and they immediately went to hospital after Kai suggested when it seemed to intensify even after normal tablets.

"Alright, we can take Gramps home today," Kai said,

"Right, Gramps will feel better at home. I'm sure," Ray added.

"Yeah," Kenny agreed.

"Gramps, you will come to home. Won't you?" Max asked. Tyson was staring at him with helpless eyes.

They took Gramps to home after a little discussion. Hilary immediately took a leave and came to Japan a few days later when Kenny told her about the terms here. Tyson scolded Kenny for disturbing her.

"Tyson, trust me. My vacation is still there for three days. I can comfortably stay there for a week." Hilary convinced him at phone.

"Fine, if you're okay-"

"I'm okay, promise."

"I will send Kai or someone to pick you. I will stay with Gramps,"

"Oh, Tyson! Don't send Kai! I mean, send M-Max. I-I m-mean, I was missing him anyways,"

Tyson got the hint, "Fine, I understand." He hung up.

"When is she arriving?" Kai asked.

"Tonight, nine." Tyson sighed.

"I will pick her." Kai said.

"Kai, she asked Max to pick her." Tyson said with apology.

Kai frowned, "Max, you join Kai."

"In my car." Kai completed

Max and Tyson looked at each other and gave a frustrated sigh.

"Home girl's back?" Gramps asked.

"Yes," Max smiled

"Tyson, she's back!" Gramps said excitedly, Tyson understood what Gramps thought.

"No Grandpa, its Hilary who's coming back."

Grandpa's smiled reduced and he tried to smile. "Sorry Gramps, you never had two home girls, the one who you thought was coming is gone, gone forever. There was just Hilary and there will be only her." Tyson said firmly and strode out.

"Tyson…" Max seemed worried,

"He needs time…" Kenny mumbled.

Tyson prepared hot light vegetable soup. He was deep in his thoughts when he was working in kitchen.

"Tyson, you need my help?" Ray asked,

"No thanks, Ray."

"Alright." Ray leaned on the wall observing Tyson. Tyson was aware but he ignored. "You want something?" Tyson asked.

"Nope,"

"Tyson, what if you go and pick Hilary instead of me or Kai?" Max asked. Tyson didn't notice when Max came suddenly in kitchen.

"Oh, Max." Tyson muffled, "I want to stay with Gramps. Can't you just-" Tyson was getting frustrated,

"It's okay. I will go," Max defended, and walked out.

"What was that?" Ray raised an eyebrow,

"Nothing,"

At airport, they immediately spotted Hilary and she hugged Max, shook hands with Kai and they formally smiled. Kai drove within half an hour back to home.

"Hey everyone," Hilary greeted. Ray and Tyson came out at Daichi's voice glomping at her.

"It seems like ages since we have met." Hilary smiled,

"Hils, you've become a little fatty," Tyson joked,

"Stop checking me out, really," Hilary said with unpleased expressions.

"Kidding, girl," Tyson laughed and they together cooked rest of the meals,

"Ray, thanks for improving Tyson's cooking. I mean it." Hilary commented,

"It wasn't Ray. It was my own-self," Tyson said with sarcastic smile.

"Ah-ha, I find it hard to believe," Hilary chuckled a she quickly chopped onions. Ray went out as Kai called him,

"Coming Kai!"

"Hilary…" Tyson said softy in a smile. Hilary turned to him, "Thanks for coming here." Tyson smiled sincerely,

"Ah, please. He's my Gramps first and then yours," Hilary said playfully and poked a finger in Tyson's chest,

"Thanks, I really mean it,"

"Will dig you six feet below the ground if you repeat it again," Hilary warned,

"Okay, okay."

Everyone had dinner peacefully and Tyson and Hilary practically fed Grandpa with hands. Gramps was so much light-hearted and happy.

Hilary kept on talking until Gramps fell asleep. She joined in Tyson's room.

"So, does it feel so good after returning to Japan?" Tyson asked as Hilary lied tiredly on the bed.

"I can really remember how good it feels here, especially in this house," Hilary said peacefully,

"I know," Tyson smiled as he changed his shirt, Hilary turned on other side,

"Tyson…" Hilary mumbled, "Do you still smoke?" Hilary asked,

Tyson raised an eyebrow, "You can turn." Hilary turned and she looked at him as he kept his shirt in his closet,

"You didn't answer my question,"

"Doesn't concern you, Hils,"

"It means you still do, don't you?" Hilary inquired,

"Have been avoiding finely," Tyson said,

"Tyson… do you really know why she left us?" Hilary asked in a low sad tone,

Tyson stopped dead in his tracts as Hilary asked. "Tell me Tyson," Hilary urged. Tyson turned with anger on his face, but he saw Hilary already having full eyes,

"Tyson, she really loved you, really," Hilary cried, "She tried telling me but never got a chance until you both confessed. Did you really do something… really?"

Tyson laughed. "You too think that I was wrong? If anyone could trust me that I'm still so clueless, and this remains a very big unsolved mystery of my whole life." Tyson's painful voice slightly choked and he still laughed, "I thought you knew me well but be it."

Hilary got up, "Hey," She held his hands, "I'm sorry, I really am. I'm myself very confused why she left us, left us like that. What did we do? I really wish if I could know her reasons." Hilary hugged him and tried consoling.

"What did I do, Hilary? What did I do!" He bitterly sobbed inside, "She was my everything. She was my first one true love. We used to love each other so much. How and when everything did got spoilt… I still can't figure out. Every night feels longer like centuries, every word hurts like arrows. She left me wounded. She left me Hils! She left me!" Tyson sobbed, his voice mumbled in Hilary's jacket, trying his best to keep those cries confined.

"Probably you're destined for someone Tyson, we can never fight destiny." Hilary advised him, "You will find someone better. Trust me."

"I can't think of anyone else Hilary, trust me," Tyson's sobs died down and he was improving, he sat on the couch and Hilary gave him a cup of water.

"You will hopefully find someone who will be permanently with you, someone who knows that pain of what you are going through. Might be there is someone who will come in your life heartbroken similarly like you…"

"I don't know Hils, I really don't. Ever since she left, I never was interested in anyone,"

"Keep calm. Everything has its perfect timing," Hilary smiled, "We have to be stronger Tyson, we HAVE to be!"

"I know…" Tyson gulped another sip of water,

"Gramps is ill here, Ryan is dying there slowly. The poor guy doesn't even have parents Tyson," Hilary's tears rolled out as she said the last part.

"Why did you leave him alone, Hils?" Tyson protested,

"I was worried about Gramps too Tys," Hilary said,

"Who's with him now?"

"I told Margot and Delia to take care of him…"

"What the fuck! Are you insane? How can you-" Tyson stopped, looking Hilary in complete disapproval,

"Tyson, I will go within few days." Hilary assured,

"You didn't tell him yet, did you?" Tyson asked,

Hilary looked down and shook her head in 'no'.

"Hilary, tell Ryan. Take my advice. Tell him you love him, stupid. He will at least have a reason to live, live for someone," Tyson said maturely,

"I will tell him, later,"

"Later when he will be no more," Tyson said bitterly,

"Tyson!" Hilary shouted,

"Trust me Hils, nothing in life is as confirmed as death, the real one or the one which parts us even when you're alive. Confess him before it's too late,"

"I will." Hilary agreed with guts.

They kept on talking until they fell asleep deep in slumber. The next day, they woke when Max attempted to.

"I'm sorry. I forgot to keep my alarm," Tyson said to himself,

"It's okay. I took care of Gramps," Max assured

"Thanks," Tyson smiled.

The day was going fine. Gramps seems to be slowly and slightly improving. They kept him busy with their talks, and food. The team bought a new Television and set in Gramp's room.

"I will get some juice, wait," Hilary got up as everyone gathered in Gramps' room, watching a new movie on it.

Hilary went in kitchen to prepare some orange juice. She purposely bought oranges while they bought the TV set.

"Fresh fresh oranges," Hilary sang to herself,

She poured the juice in glasses and kept in tray. Her phone rung as she lifted the tray. She nonetheless first delivered the glasses and kept the tray with left over glasses on the table. She walked out in dojo.

She lifted the call, "Hey Deles! How are you doing?" Hilary asked cheerily,

"All's not good Hils. Ryan… Ryan is on Ventilator!" Delia cried on other side.

"WHAT!" Hilary squealed.

"What are you saying! Are you serious!"

"Hilary please come back. I don't think he will survive anymore!" Delia cried on the other side

"I'm coming Deles, I will be there!" Hilary's eyes turned red and she was preventing herself to sob. She ran upstairs to pack her things,

She stopped as someone abruptly caught her hand, she turned to see,

"What's wrong Hilary?" Kai asked

"I've to go," she said impulsively and freed her hand and ran upstairs,

She immediately took her things and booked a ticket immediately to US. Her parents were worried about her sudden departure but they agreed how tensed she was.

"Hilary, you okay?" Tyson asked,

"Tyson! Ryan is on ventilator! I've to go!"

"What! Are you serious?" Tyson practically shouted.

"Yes! I'm sorry, I've to go!"

"Sure, I told you already you shouldn't have come." Tyson was angry and worried.

Hilary was still crying as she quickly packed her things.

Hilary left that night and her departure was very shocking and abrupt. Nobody saw this coming.

A/N: Has anyone saw this coming too? Has anyone witnessed someone on ventilator? Nonetheless, review and tell me what you think. Thanks to the previous reviewers! :D