She pulls up to the entrance
She walks right to the front desk
They lead her down a million halls, a maze that's never ending
They talk about what happened but she can barely hear them
She tries to keep a straight face as she walks into the room
She sits by his bedside, holds his hand too tight
They talk about the kids they're gonna have and the good life
The house on the hillside, where they would stay
December 5 th, 2027
Hickfield Hospital
Room 332 - Kay Faraday's Room
Kay groaned softly, then opened her eyes slowly. Everything so white… A cold and silent place ... She looked around. Oh, of course. She's in the hospital. She was trapped in a burning building a few hours ago, isn't it? But Edgeworth suddenly came, and heroically get rid of pole that crushed her legs, and saved her…
"MILES!" Kay sat up in her bed suddenly, trying to get down from the bed, but a pair of hands gently pushed her to lie back. Kay rubbed her eyes, and saw Mrs. Stella, Franziska, Phoenix, Lang, and Maya stood around her bed.
"Don't move too much, Kay, you need a lot of rest," said Mrs. Stella.
"MOM!" said Kay again. "Miles! Where is Miles? ! He's okay, right? Mom, he climbed the burning building to save me ... Where is he? Why he isn't here as well?"
Kay felt there was something wrong because Mrs. Stella, Franziska, Phoenix, Lang, and Maya exchanged resigned glances with sad faces. Did something bad happen to Miles? No ... Miles certainly fine ...
"Why don't you answer? Tell me where's Miles now!" said Kay again.
Mrs. Stella put her hands on Kay's shoulders, and looked at Kay resignedly.
"Kay... when you've dropped out of the building… Fire suddenly came out from the window where Miles were clinging… And Miles tries to avoid…"
Kay swallowed. "And?" Kay asked nervously, afraid to hear the next answer. It isn't like I'm thinking, right? I beg you, don't….Miles definitely will be fine!
"And ...Miles falling from the building."
Kay stunned. The mall building is quite high, and he fell? Miles ...you can't be….
"Mom, it can't be, Miles not-"
"He's alive, Kay." Phoenix replied. "Although we can't say he's exactly alive..."
"What are you saying, Phoenix?" Kay asked, biting her lip. "Miles is still alive but isn't exactly alive? What are you trying to tell me?"
"You'd better come with us, Kay. Come on," said Mrs. Stella while helping Kay got out of bed and walks out of the room 332. Lang, Phoenix, Maya, and Franziska followed behind. Mrs. Stella then leads Kay to the ICU room's front door. Kay throws asked glanced to all of them..
"Come on, get in, Kay," whispered Maya.
All of them stepped into the ICU and there, Edgeworth lie with bandages wrap his head, neck, legs, and hands. His handsome face almost can't recognizable again because it's covered with various bruises and scratches now.
"Miles is still alive, but he's in a coma, Kay. His neck was broken and he suffered bleeding in his head. And the doctors don't know when he will wake up." whispered Mrs. Stella softly.
"Miles..." Kay could only stare at her unconscious lover. All of this was her fault ... .If only she didn't go shopping there... .Edgeworth won't climb that building and won't fall into coma like this… Why every time they together again, something bad always happened?
December 11 th, 2027
Hickfield Hospital
ICU Room - Miles Edgeworth's Room
It's been one week since Edgeworth in a coma. Kay recovers quickly, she was just exhausted and only had a few bruises on her arm and ankle. But not with Edgeworth. The doctors team was astonished, with Edgeworth's weak heart condition and his health, it's really a miracle he didn't die immediately after falling from the building. Every day, Kay always comes to see her lover, even though she knew it's almost pointless.
Kay stepped into the ICU. It's been one week. One week Edgeworth sleeping there, in the ICU, with a variety of hose and strange equipment connected to his thin and pale body. One week Edgeworth didn't show any progress, or a reaction. The doctors said that they did not want to give false hope, and it's a very small possibility for Edgeworth will wake up again and only a matter of time until he really dies. A speech that successfully made them get bruised in their eyes.
Kay knelt beside Edgeworth's bed. She forced a smile. She then put her lips to Edgeworth's ears.
"H-hey, Miles, it's me, I'm coming again. You're such a sleepy head, huh? Sleep for a week, Miles, you slacker! There are many things that you missed this week! Steel Samurai new episodes, Robert Iaquinta case, a very complicated case, you know? Heh, Miles, since when did you turn into idlers who only sleep without waking up at all?" Kay clasped Edgeworth's unmoving hands tightly. Her lips quivering and a tear fell from her eyelids.
"Miles...If you won't wake up... I will never forgive you! Wake up, Miles, I beg you, WAKE UP ! WAKE UP, YOU NAUGHTY BOY! Please..just..wake... up... I... beg...you ...please… don't….leave…me….."
Kay squeezed Edgeworth's hospital gown and hit it with her fist. She sobbed loudly.
"Kay?"
Kay looked back. Mrs. Stella, Maya, and Phoenix stood at the ICU's door. Kay hastily wipes her eyes.
"You okay, Kay?" Phoenix asked, though he knew he did not need to ask that question. Obviously Kay is not fine, her lover has been in a coma for a week because rescue her…
Kay just nodded slowly, her lips tremble. Mrs. Stella buried Kay into her arms, and stroking Kay's hair affectionately. Kay broke into tears again in Mrs. Stella's arms.
"Why should he do that?!" Kay exclaimed suddenly.
"Kay ...?" Mrs. Stella surprised by Kay's sudden rising voice.
"Why did Miles have to do it, Mom?! Why he's reckless to climb a burning building just to save me?! Why, Mom?! He is a genius prosecutor, why he could act so stupid?! He's lying here because of me! In the past, he risked his prosecutor's badge to save me, and now he's risking his life!"
Mrs. Stella and Maya gently stroked Kay's back.
"Miles loves you too much, Kay, that's why he is reckless to climb the building, he won't lose you."
"And now I almost lost him! Who knows if Miles will really wake up, Mom?" Kay sobbed loudly. "He should not do stupid things like that, he should just let me burn in the building! First my mother, then my dad, now Miles, why do I always lose people whom I love?! Every time Miles and me together, something bad always happened—"
"Kay!" interrupted Phoenix. "You should not say that! You didn't lose Edgeworth. Edgeworth will wake up. I know this is hard for all of us, but Edgeworth will wake up."
"And what makes you so sure, Phoenix?! He never moves though I'm constantly whispering something in his ear!"
"Because Edgeworth is a strong man," whispered Phoenix. "And I believe him."
Strong…. Yes…. Of course... Phoenix was right. Miles is a strong man. Otherwise, he won't survive with his weak heart condition ... Even the doctors also astounded, isn't it ? That Miles did not die immediately after he fell from that damn building.
Miles, you're strong. You are a very strong man.
You must wake up, Miles. Your beautiful gray eyes must open again and your handsome face must smile again.
Kay forced a smile, kissed Edgeworth's hands again, then whispering, "I'll be back again tomorrow, Miles. No matter what I have to do, I'll wait for you. I love you too much."
December 18 th, 2027
Kay Faraday's Apartment
It's been two weeks Edgeworth coma without any progress. This situation makes Kay increasingly miserable. She had heard of Mr. Diego Armando, the boyfriend of Maya's older sister, Mia, who finally woke up after 5 years of coma. She's afraid the same thing will happen to Edgeworth. What if Miles coma for years? Can I patiently wait until he wakes up? Of course I can wait ... Miles... Please, hold on ...You must open your eyes again...
Kay lying in her bed and staring blankly at her room's ceiling. One week before Christmas. And Edgeworth still didn't awake... Is she not able to celebrate Christmas with Edgeworth this year?
She unloads all the stuffs given by Edgeworth. She looked at each one of the stuff. A bouquet of roses, a pair of sneakers, a lipstick, and a teddy bear doll. In front of the teddy bear's chest, there are Edgeworth's handwritten.
Kay, if you're afraid to go to the bathroom at midnight, just hug this doll.
Then, her mind drifting in the day when Edgeworth gives the doll to her.
Kring...Kring..Kring...
"Yes, Kay? What's wrong? You're fine, right? It's already midnight..."
"Yes, Miles, I'm alright ... Sorry I made you wake up, honey."
"What's the matter, Kay?"
"I...I want to pee, but I'm afraid to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, Miles..."
"Kay? Then I'll get to your apartment..."
"Don't be silly, Miles! You can't drive in the middle of the night ..."
"Hmm ? So why are you calling me at midnight? How I can accompany you without coming into your apartment?"
"Sing me a song over the phone, Miles. While I go to the bathroom. So I won't get scared."
She could heard Edgeworth giggled softly from the phone.
"Alright. You're such a baby. You want me to sing what song? You're Still The One?"
"No, Miles, not that song, it is more than enough I hear you singing it constantly in the office."
She can hear Edgeworth chuckling again.
"All right, all right. Then I'll sing this song, One Thing I Can't Let Go Of. "*
"Whoa, what's that kind of song, Miles? I've never heard that song before ... "
"So, listen up!
I still remember time to time
The times that I can not easy to forget
When I spent my days with you
Just look at me here
I'm still the old me
I meet you, and you comeback for together with me again
And I can understand now
One Thing I Can not Let Go Of, Believe me,
Only you can steal my heart
One thing I can not let go of, believe me,
Only you can steal my heart
Is it possible that you will love me forever, till death do us apart?
Not just a love for a moment, and then gone when the desire has ended
Is it possible, for an immortality love for us to become true?
Kay's face reddened as she listened Edgeworth sang and walked to the bathroom to pee. Edgeworth's voice was very beautiful, although Kay never admits it in front of Edgeworth. Kay never heard this song before. Did Miles create it by himself? Impossible, thought Kay.
"Kay, you're still in the bathroom? I'm ... very sleepy... I want to go to sleep again... "
"Hehehe…. I'm done, Miles. Thank you very much for accompanying me over the phone. The song is great! I really like it! See you tomorrow! I love you."
"Ich liebe dich auch."
The next day, Kay and Edgeworth breakfast at a cafe.
"Miles, you haven't told me about the song you sing for me last night. Who's the original artist? And where did you hear that song?"
Edgeworth smile slyly. "I created it by myself."
Kay snorted and folded her arms. "Hah! As if I will believe that. You create a song with lyrics as sweet as that is same with the impossibility of humans have wings to fly!" exclaimed Kay as she slamming Edgeworth's hands with her spoon.
"Okay, okay, Madame Prosecutor. I did not create it."
"Then, who's song is that? Who is the singer? Where you hear that?"
"Why are you so curious?"
"Because I want to know and want to hear the original version!"
Edgeworth smiled again. "It's an Indonesian song, Kay. The singer is Reza Artamevia. The original title is 'Satu Yang Tak Bisa Lepas'.
"Indonesia?" Kay's brow furrowed deeply. "Miles, when are you coming to Indonesia? You never said if you ever come there..."
Edgeworth waving his hand impatiently. "No, Kay. I never go to that country. Some time ago, I met with an Indonesian immigrant boy in one of my trial. The boy name is Jose Laurensius Permana. The boy was 10 years old at that time. And he gave me a CD containing the song as well as the English translation of the lyrics as a gratitude because I throw his parents' killer to jail."
Kay laughed. "It's an unusual expression of gratitude for a 10 year old boy."
Edgeworth shrugged, then scratched his nose. "Well ... Yeah ... At that time, he told me, for not too cold, and I must accept the sign of his gratitude to get a girlfriend..."
Kay held her stomach and laughing. "Miles, you're really adorkable. I don't think you can remember very well one of the boy you met in court. I thought you never good with kids."
Edgeworth scratching the back of his head sheepishly before answering, "Well... Maybe I sense ... The boy kinda reminded of me when I was a kid."
"Oh, yes? You have similarities in what terms?"
"The boy...He saw his parents stabbed in front of an elevator."
Kay covered her mouth with her hand. "Oh my god. That's terrible."
"Yeah...And he also reminded me of you, Kay, the day when we first met in court, do you remember?"
"Of course. How could I forget the worst day of my life?"
"Well ... The boy… He's just like you, Kay. He stays cheerful and smiles though he saw his parents being stabbed in front of his own eyes. Really, I don't understand at all, how he was still able to smile after what he went through ...well, and, after I make his parents' killer get guilty verdict, he jumped with joy when out of the courtroom, and, hugged me just like that..."
Kay giggled imagining Edgeworth's reaction after being hugged from behind by a boy who he had just met.
"So, what happens next?"
"He gave me a CD containing that song and wrote the English translation on paper. Then he said, 'Here, take this, Paman Edgeworth! You will conquer many women when singing this song! ' Edgeworth chuckled again as he sipped his tea.
"Paman?" Kay asked, puzzled.
"That's 'uncle' in Indonesian."
"Oh, I see. After that, what happened to the boy, Jose? Both of his parents died, right?"
"In one of the letters that he sent to me, he told me that he was adopted by his older brother ex-girlfriend's family. His brother, Adrian Permana, leaving him, went to Paris just to pursue his career as a painter without care about him. Little brat," Edgeworth suddenly sounded angry.
"Oh, wow, you even keep in touch with the boy? How could his brother abandon him just like that? But he was lucky enough, if I may say." Kay raised her eyebrows in astonishment. Edgeworth sipped his tea, then replied,
"Yes, he constantly wrote to me, he said in his letter how he idolized me after the trial, and how he wants to be like me..." Edgeworth chuckled. "A bit strange for having a 10 year old boy fan, but at least the boy better than Oldbag. 'Paman Edgeworth' better than 'Edgey-poo."
"And you reply to all of his letters?"
"Yes, I'm not good at arranging words to comfort someone, but I encouraged him in the letter, if he knows what path he will take, no one else needs to tell him... I also encourage him to forget his past and his brother who didn't care of him."
Kay smiled and gently stroked Edgeworth's hands. "Miles. If we get married and we have our own children, you'll be a great dad."
Edgeworth's face suddenly turned pale while he awkwardly stirring his tea with a straw.
"What is it, Miles? Every time I brought the subject of marriage, you always seem..." Kay cleared her throat. "Uncomfortable."
Edgeworth did not answer and continue stirring his tea.
"Are you actually won't marry me, Miles?"
Edgeworth looked up quickly. "It is not like that."
"Then?"
"I am not ready."
"Not ready? Miles, you and I ... We have more than enough income to raise our children in the future. "
"It's not what I mean." Edgeworth swallowed. "I'm afraid, Kay. If we get married and have children, I'm afraid I can't be a good father, and... can't give them the attention they need."
"Miles, you'll never know if you never try… See Phoenix? Everyone doubted him when he adopted Trucy ... but he can raise Trucy well until Trucy becomes a gifted and good kid."
"That was different," Edgeworth murmured. "Wright is already familiar with children. He often babysat Pearl before he met Trucy." Edgeworth then sipped his tea in a hurry.
"Let's go, we've spent our food…" He and Kay stood up and left the cafe. Kay decided not brought the marriage topic again, because Edgeworth looks very uncomfortable. She then walked hand in hand with Edgeworth. But, it's surprisingly Kay as Edgeworth didn't lead her to his car, but elsewhere. Edgeworth walking very fast, didn't give a chance to Kay to ask.
"You wait outside," Edgeworth said when they stopped in front of a souvenir store.
"Miles, what ..."
Edgeworth cut with give a soft peck on her lips. Then he turned and went into the souvenir store. Afterward, Edgeworth comes out again with carrying a shopping bag. He handed the shopping bag to Kay's hands.
"Miles, what is this? My birthday still long, you know..."
"Sush! Open it, Kay."
Hesitantly Kay opened the shopping bag. Inside the shopping bag is a cute pink teddy bear doll. Kay laughed, and tickling Edgeworth's waist.
"Miles! It is funny and cute, but I'm not a child! Why are you suddenly gave me this doll?"
"This doll will accompany you if you're afraid to go to the bathroom at midnight, Kay. So I didn't have to sing to you at midnight again."
Kay laughed uproariously. Miles is a cold man, but once he showed his romantic side... It's the cutest thing ever in the world. Kay kissed Edgeworth's lips and give a peck on his cheeks.
"Thank you very much, Miles! I will named this cute bear Miles. I will remember you every time I hug this doll. And Miles... "
"Hmm?"
"Promise me you will sing that song to me on our wedding day later."
Edgeworth smiled.
"Of course. If I'm ready."
Kay hugged the teddy bear tightly to her chest, and sobbed loudly. "Mm-miles ..." she said quietly among her cries. Will she ever get a chance to listen Edgeworth sing that song again, on the day when they can finally unite and happy?
Kay remembers, when she visits her schoolmates whom affected by leukemia, the doctor said that, sometimes, people who are seriously ill, suddenly without any reason, improved and recovered. And when that happens, we call it a miracle.
Miracle. Almost everyone said miracle is real.
But, is that right?
If indeed miracle is real, why Edgeworth still won't awake? Or at least react when she whispered something in his ear?
Did he forget his promise?
Edgeworth sings that song for her. Till death do us apart.
Will the death ultimately completely separate the two of them?
Kay buried her face into the Teddy Bear doll. Her tears made the doll gets wet.
She knew there's no point in crying. She's stupid. Crying won't make Edgeworth wake up. Tears fell from her eyes won't make Edgeworth's eyes open. But she didn't know what else she could do to vent all her grief aside with tears. She kept crying until she felt a hand hold her shoulders.
"Kay Faraday," whispered that cold voice. "Smile suits you better."
Kay looked up, and saw Franziska and Lang stood in front of her. Franziska smiled a little, though Kay knew it was a fake smile. The smile she used only as a mask to hide her grief. Miles is her adopted brother, after all.
"Franzy, Lang? What are you doing here?" said Kay stammered. With shame she wiped her tears with her shirt's sleeve.
"Just stop by and check on how's you're doing, Kay," murmured Lang. "Um… how are you feeling?"
Kay shrugged. "I don't know, Lang. I don't know."
After several full seconds of silence, Kay broke the silence.
"He'll wake up, right?" Kay whispered softly. "It's been two weeks. But, he will wake up, right?"
Franziska and Lang and exchanged glances.
"Kay, it's all of us wish for," sighed Lang. "But, we must realistic... And preparing for the worst that could happen. It's rare for a person who in a coma for two weeks and finally…wake up again."
"Mr. Diego Armando coma for 5 years and finally he woke up!" shouted Kay. "Miles in coma just two weeks, and I'm sure he will open his eyes in the end!"
"Kay, Edgey-boy fell off from a burning building. And with a very weak heart condition. Lang Zi says, it's good to have a hope, but don't let that hope destroy you in the end."
"What do you mean, Lang ?!" shouted Kay. "You'd prefer if Miles died?!"
"Kay, it's not what I mean, uh..."
"Although I myself hate to say this, Kay," said Franziska, "But what Lang said has a point. We must ready with all the worst possibility. You should continue your life, Kay. There is no point in just waiting for something futile."
Kay stared at them both. So, Lang and Franziska came to her apartment only to tell her to move-on? Continuing her life, and stop waiting for Miles to wake up? Miles in coma for just 2 weeks! And they have pessimistic like this? How dare they say things like that? That she waited until Miles wakes is something futile? Lang is Miles' future brother-in-law and Franziska is Miles' adopted sister, for God's sake!
"Whatever you want to say, Franziska, Lang. I'm an optimist. And I'm optimistic Miles will wake up in the end. I don't care even if I have to wait forever, I will continue to wait." Kay bit her lip, and pointed her finger toward the door, asking both of them to get out of her apartment.
December 24 th, 2027
Hickfield Hospital
ICU Room - Miles Edgeworth's Room
Kay stepped into the ICU. Edgeworth still lying there, there are no change except bruises on his body is getting a bit disappeared. Kay pulled a small chair and sat beside Edgeworth's bed. She bowed her head slightly, and kissed Edgeworth's pale forehead.
The doctors have said many times to Kay that she's just wasting time to come every day to the hospital. But Kay didn't care. She won't if Edgeworth wakes up, he did not find anyone sitting next to his bed.
"H-hey, Miles, it's Christmas Eve now! Look, I have a Christmas present for you, you can open the gift when you wake up. I ordered it on the internet! I'm sure you'll like it," Kay whispered, then put the Christmas gift at the table beside Edgeworth's bed.
BEEP. Only the sound from Edgeworth's heart rate monitor that Kay get as an answer.
"Heh... it seems only yesterday that we celebrated Christmas in 2026... You believe it, Miles? It's been a year since we celebrated Christmas 2026... Do you remember, when you accidentally sneeze at the Christmas Mass, and the reverend reprimand you? After the reverend reprimanded, instead you pointing your finger and shouting 'Objection?' The whole church guffaws because of your behavior..." Kay laughed weakly. "Hey...and the snow has fallen, Miles! You're always upset because you always lost every time play snow war with me and Gummy...You don't want to play snow war anymore and prefers to sleep, huh, Miles?"
She then clasped her beloved boyfriend's hands.
"You were always there beside me, Miles... You're beside me when my father was killed... You give your cravat to me so I can use it as a handkerchief… You're really sweet, Miles... You risked your prosecutor badge just to protect me...who thought you could act that far, Miles? And you...you climb a burning building to save me... and today, you're not beside me at Christmas mass..." She buried Edgeworth's pale hand into her face.
"You're going to wake up, right, Miles? Just please… say something... Tomorrow is Christmas day… Your mom has cooked your favorite food…"
BEEP. Again, only the sound from Edgeworth's heart rate monitor that Kay get as an answer.
"Aunt Kay?"
Kay lifted her head out of Edgeworth's hands and turned around. Trucy, Pearl, Maya, and Phoenix have entered into the ICU. Trucy and Pearl holds a large wrapped gift.
"Uh, hello Trucy, Pearls. Hello, Maya, Phoenix. Sorry I didn't hear you come in."
"It's okay, Aunt Kay. This is gift from us for Uncle Miles. Hopefully Uncle Miles quickly ...er ... conscious ... and… recover. Merry Christmas, Aunt Kay."
"Merry Christmas, too, Trucy, Pearls. Thank you very much for the gift."
A nurse came in and glared to all of them.
"Just because the patient is in a coma state, it doesn't mean we granted too many visitors in ICU. I invite some of you to go out."
"Alright, alright!" Maya said with exasperation. "No need to glare like that, fierce nurse."
The five of them stepped out. Trucy, Pearl, Maya, and Phoenix constantly staring at Kay with anxious looks, as if Kay had a particular disease.
"I'm fine," Kay muttered. "Just a little tired."
"You sure you're okay, Kay?" asked Maya gently. Kay just nodded slowly.
"Actually, we are here also want to talk to you, Kay," said Phoenix. "We went to Edgeworth's home and Mrs. Stella said you're in here."
"What do you want to talk with me?"
"Maya and I..." Phoenix put his hand on Maya's shoulders, looking embarrassed. "We're getting married on 29 December."
Kay looked up and raised her eyebrows. Maya and Phoenix will marry in five days? Less than a week? While he, Miles, still lie here, in his long sleep... Suddenly Kay felt a little annoyed. How could both of them think to carry out wedding while Miles is still in a coma? Miles is Phoenix's best friend. And Phoenix often said that whatever happens, Miles will be the best man at his wedding day.
"You're selfish." said Kay suddenly before she can prevent the words coming out of her mouth.
"I beg your pardon?" Phoenix stunned.
"You will marry in five days? Can't you wait until Miles wake up first? Phoenix, he's your best friend since elementary school! And you always say that whatever happens, Miles will be the best man on your wedding day! I thought… I thought… that… you, as his best friend, won't let your best friend skip your wedding day just like that!"
Maya, Phoenix, Trucy, and Pearl dumbfounded.
"Kay..." Maya said softly, "All of us…..All of us want to wait until Edgeworth wakes up, honest. But...we don't even know when Edgeworth will wake up... Maybe it could be a month, two months, or even years...And... impossible ... .we wait for something that we don't even know when it will came."
"HE WILL WAKE UP!" Kay shouted loudly, making Phoenix, Maya, Trucy, and Pearl stepped back. "M-miles is a strong man... Just fall off from burning building won't make him dies! You, yourself also admit it, Phoenix! Just one week ago you said that Miles is strong and certainly will wake up!"
Phoenix ducked, staring at his shoes awkwardly. Kay then continued.
"When I was accused of killing Jill Crane, Miles believes me until the end that I am not guilty despite the evidence that led to me very strong. And now I believe him, that he won't leave me, and I believes until the end that he will wake up!" shouted Kay.
"Aunt Kay, we didn't mean to hurt your feelings ..." whispered Trucy softly. "I also believe Uncle Miles will wake up in the end." Trucy then stroked Kay's shoulders.
"Th-thank you, Trucy. And if you don't mind, I want to be alone now." Kay murmured.
Phoenix nodded, motioning to Trucy, Pearl, and Maya to go.
"What I told you, Nick!" Maya said when the four of them were in the hospital yard. "It isn't wise to tell Kay about our wedding while she's still mourning because Edgeworth still in a coma!"
"I also told Daddy that this is not a good idea! As if we laugh with delight in the suffering of others," Trucy continued, hands on her hips.
"Well, I agree, Mr. Nick... Tell something happy while Miss Faraday is sad... It's...um ... not nice."
"H-hey! Why all of you attack me? I don't think Kay will react violently like that, okay ? It isn't more harsh if we did not tell Kay? So, what do you want? I yell at Edgeworth's ear to wake him up, so he can be the best man on our wedding day? It's hard not only for Kay, but for me too! But hey, life must go on, isn't?"
"Oh Nick," Maya stomped her feet to the ground impatiently, "You're always insensitive as usual."
December 25 th , 2027
Miles Edgeworth's Home
"Hi, Mom. Hi, Luciana. Merry Christmas." says Kay, hugging Mrs. Stella and Luciana as she entered Edgeworth's home.
"Merry Christmas too, Kay," said Mrs. Stella.
"Merry Christmas, Miss Faraday," said Luciana.
"That's very kind of you to come here, to spend Christmas with two old women like us," Mrs. Stella chuckled. Kay smiled weakly.
"Well, I don't have any other family to celebrate Christmas together, Mom," she murmured softly. "This is gift from me, Mom, Luciana. Merry Christmas once again."
Mrs. Stella received the gift package from Kay's hand, and kissed Kay cheeks.
"You don't have to bother, my dear. Let's go to the dining room, me and Luciana has prepared the dish."
The three of them then go into the dining room and sat down. That large and luxurious house feels so empty and grim. Kay took the plate and start taking food from the table. When she saw a lamb steak there, Kay remembered of Edgeworth's again.
"Lamb steak," Kay murmured softly. "Miles' favorite foods."
Both Luciana and Mrs. Stella were silent and didn't say anything.
"If only Miles could sit down and eat with us now... If it wasn't because of me, he'll be able to spend Christmas with us."
Mrs. Stella sighed deeply. "Kay," said Mrs. Stella. "It isn't good to continuously regret what happened ...We have to look forward, not backward."
Kay did not say anything and play food with her fork.
"Mom, Maya and Phoenix will marry on December 29th."
"Oh, yes? I…I'm glad to hear it."
Kay looked up. "Glad? Mom, they are selfish."
Mrs. Stella frowned and stared at Kay in astonishment. "Why, Kay? You don't seem happy with their wedding? Aren't they're your good friend?"
"And also Miles' best friend. Phoenix is Miles' best friend since elementary school. And how could he get married while Miles is still a coma state—"
"Kay," whispered Mrs. Stella softly, "The world will not stop because Miles in a coma. It is also hard for me, I've just fixed my relationship with Miles for a month, but…. We can't force people to delay their happiness just because Miles in a long sleep."
Kay looked at Mrs. Stella with disbelief. How could you say such a thing?! He is your only son, for God's sake!
"And Kay...you should continue with your life. You're young and beautiful, don't waste your life and waste your time just wait for Miles…"
"Mrs. Stella! How could you say that!" Kay got up angrily from her chair, threw her napkin, and ran out of Edgeworth's home.
In the outside, the air were so cold. The Christmas atmosphere is felt, all rejoice. The singing of Christmas songs, people who were gathered with their families, all laughing happily celebrate Christmas. It isn't fair to Kay, saw everyone smiling cheerful, laughing happily...While Edgeworth still lying in the hospital ICU room, like a living corpse…
Why is everyone telling her to move on? Why is everyone telling her to stop waiting until Miles wake up? Was she the only one who cares about Miles?
Franziska. Phoenix. Maya. Lang. Mrs. Stella. All of them used to say that they care about Miles.
If they really care, why they don't believe that Miles will wake up from his coma?
If they really care about Miles, why they continued with their happy-go-lucky life while Miles still lying weakly at the hospital?
Father once said, everything happens for a reason.
But what is the reason behind all of this? Beside she constantly shedding tears beside Miles' weak body?
Wiping her eyes with both of her hands, Kay walked slowly to her apartment.
This is the worst Christmas she ever experienced in her life.
December 29 th , 2027
Los Angeles Church
Phoenix and Maya's Wedding
Today is the day of Phoenix and Maya's wedding. Initially, Kay won't come, but after getting persuasion from Pearl, Trucy, Franziska, Lang, Detective Gumshoe, and Mrs. Stella, Kay finally gave up and decided to come. Before going to the church where Phoenix and Maya will hold their wedding, Kay stopped by the hospital, only to whispered into Edgeworth's ear that today his best friend will get married and he missed the opportunity to become the best man.
Phoenix and Maya's wedding run quite festive. All Phoenix's former clients, even the judge, were present too. All the invited guests laugh happily, except Kay. Kay can't even remember how to smile. She could only look enviously when Phoenix and Maya danced after crowned legitimate as husband and wife.
Will their turn, she and Miles, dancing, wearing a tuxedo and a wedding dress, on their wedding day, come?
Or, that moment will never come to them?
What kind of fate exactly, waiting for her and Miles?
April, 2028. It's been 5 months since Edgeworth coma and since Phoenix and Maya officially became husband and wife. Although it has been 5 months Edgeworth in a coma, never once Kay forget to visit him in the hospital, although Edgeworth remains the same, quietly, closed his eyes, and still didn't move. Endlessly Phoenix, Maya, Lang, Franziska, Detective Gumshoe, and Mrs. Stella told her to move on and continue her life, but Kay didn't listen. She will continue to wait, wait, and wait, although it will take the rest of her life. She will continue to wait until Edgeworth really wakes up.
Kay walked out of the hospital with lethargy. She just whispered in Edgeworth's ear that Maya is pregnant now and Edgeworth will have a new niece again. It's hard for Kay to not feel jealous of Phoenix and Maya. Kay stuck her hands into her blazer's pocket, and quickened her pace.
"Hey, Miss! Miss!"
Kay didn't answer and kept walking. Someone then poked her back. Kay turned around, and a boy, who apparently around 11 year old, holding her wallet. If judged from his face, Kay could guess that this boy are not Native American, but an Asian immigrant. For a teenage boy, he looked very handsome. His body is straight, his brown eyes shining bright, his white skin blends well with his Tintin hair style model.
"Your wallet fall, Miss ... oh!" The boy's eyes widened when he realized who were standing in front of him. "You're Miss Kay Faraday. Here, Miss Faraday, your wallet fell."
Kay nodded slowly, then took her wallet.
"Thanks a lot, kid. Who's your name? You're not a native here, huh?"
The boy laugh with embarrassment. "Yes. I'm an immigrant from Indonesia. Introducing, my name is Jose Laurensius Permana. Just call me Jose." The boy pronounce English fluently, although his Indonesian accent still thick. The boy then held out his hand, which greeted by Kay.
Jose Laurensius Permana? Wait…. Isn't that the boy who sends a letter and a CD to Miles?
"Ah!" said Kay. "Are you the boy who gives a CD containing song from your origin country and a letter to Miles?"
The boy's eyes, Jose, widened with surprise. "Yes, that's right, Miss Faraday. Thanks to Paman Edgeworth, my parents' killer received the punishment they deserve to get, "he said. "Um, Miss Faraday, can I ask you something?"
"Go on, Jose."
"Um ... Is Paman Edgeworth really has been in a coma for five months? I read in a magazine ... They say that Paman Edgeworth coma since falling from a burning building...But...I lack of trust with the media, because they often published lie news about Paman Edgeworth."
Kay let out a short breath, and smiled weakly. "Unfortunately, it's true, Jose. Miles has been in a coma for five months, without any progress. The doctors can't do anything to make him wake up, " Kay wiped her wet eyes. "Sorry, Jose."
"Um, Miss Faraday...May I give an advise...? Sorry, Miss Faraday, I don't intend to interfere with you, considering we've just met ..." Jose's cheeks flushed.
"It's okay, Jose, just say it."
"When I was 7 years old, my family had an accident. And my mother falls into coma." Jose breath for a moment, then continued. "Then Dad turn on the "Satu Yang Tak Bisa Lepas" song that I give to Uncle Edgeworth. After Dad turn on the song, shortly afterward, Mother reacted and wake up. Maybe you could try too, Miss Faraday."
Kay looked at Jose deeply. Maybe this is not a bad idea...
"You know, Jose? Some time ago, Miles sang the English translation of the song that you give... And he promised to sing that song on our wedding day... " Kay swallowed. "Hey, Jose, do you want to see Paman Edgeworth again? You admired him so much, right?"
Jose gaped in disbelief.
"O-of course, Miss Faraday! I'd love it if I could meet with Paman Edgeworth again! I ... I really idolized him!"
"Well, come on, come with me to the hospital. But, we go to Miles' home first to take the CD that you give to him."
April 06 th , 2028
Hickfield Hospital
ICU Room
After stopping by to Edgeworth's home for a moment to take the CD and an mp3 player, Kay and Jose went to the hospital. They both then go into the ICU.
"Hi, Miles. I'm back again. Do you remember who this handsome boy? The boy who idolized you so much and give you a CD of that song." Kay motioning to Jose to come closer to Edgeworth's bed.
Jose looks awkward, but finally he steps forward. "Hi, Paman Edgeworth. Long time no see." Jose jerked his head. "Maybe ... um ...it's time for turn on the song, Miss Faraday."
Kay nodded slowly, put the CD into the mp3 player, and she turn it on. The song intro was very beautiful, and the voice of the singer, Reza Artamevia, make Kay felt her ears were caressed. It's the first time Kay heard the original version of the song.
"Satu yang tak bisa lepas, percayalah, hanya kau yang mampu mencuri hati ini .."
However, after the song finishes playing, Edgeworth still didn't show any reaction.
"It didn't work, Jose." Kay muttered resignedly. "But thank you very much for the advice. The song is really good, by the way."
"Um ...Miss Faraday? Why don't you try singing the English translation of that song? As Paman Edgeworth ever sings for you?"
"Correct. Okay, I'll try it. Thank you very much, Jose." Kay then took out a piece of paper, which undoubtedly is Jose's handwritten, as she put her mouth to Edgeworth's ear, she read the lyrics and started singing. While her left hand caressing and held Edgeworth's hand very tightly.
I still remember time to time
The times that I can not easy to forget
When I spent my days with you
Just look at me here
I'm still the old me
I meet you, and you comeback for together with me again
And I can understand now
One Thing I Can not Let Go Of, Believe me,
Only you can steal my heart
One thing I can not let go of, believe me,
Only you can steal my heart ...
"Only you can steal my heart... Miles ..." Kay whispered in a choked voice. And, to Kay's surprise, she felt Edgeworth's fingers trembled weakly in her hand, as if Edgewoth was trying to respond Kay's grip.
To be continued ...