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Hey they're everyone. You will never guess what I bought on the weekend. A new car. It's an Echo hatch and it is so tiny. Well that's all I have to report so here is a new chapter for you.

Chapter 15

'Ok if you could follow the light for me' the doctor said as he held a light to Akito's eye. He followed the blinding light until the doctor was satisfied and turned of the light. He nodded and turned to write something in his folder.

'Well it seems to me you are healing very nicely Mr Kazuki. But I still want to check a few things out'

Akito nodded and turned to Shuichi who was siting on a chair with Monica on his lap 'Shuichi how would you like to take Monica out for a while, while the doctor finishes up here'

'Ok, come on' Shuichi pulled Monica's hand and walked out the door leaving the two alone. Once he knew they were alone the doctors turned to his file again and looked at his notes.

'Are you going to tell me what is really on your mind, Akito' the doctor said looking at him seriously, which surprised Akito.

'Wrong whatever could be wrong'

'I have been your doctor ever since you meet for wife. I know when some thing is wrong. You have that same look in your eyes when you found out that she was sick. Now what is the problem' the doctor repeated again.

Akito sighed and looked to the floor. Was it that obvious? He tried to hide it, even form Shuichi but he could tell the other man knew something was up. They hadn't brought up what happened the other night and him and Shuichi were getting on like always, except they shared a few kisses here and there. Nothing special but he felt somewhat…restless.

'How is Monica doing' the doctor asked suddenly, making Akito look up.

'Huh, what so you mean'

'Has she been feeling unwell. Headaches, nausea, bodily pains, tiredness' Akito thought about it before his eyes widened 'you don't think that Monica has the….'

'The same symptoms Aya had before she got sick' the doctor finished. Akito suddenly felt unwell. Thinking about the possibility that Monica might have…

No. Akito shock his head of the unwanted thoughts. She is fine. She is ok. But that is what he thought before Aya got sick and got cancer. He could remember it quite clearly. The day they met, the day Monica was born and the day she told him she was going to die.

Flashback

'What a lovely morning' the young man said as his green eyes looked towards the light blue sky admiring the vastness of it all. He casually strolled down the sidewalk looking at all the large buildings around him. Looking around, he held up a piece of paper.

'Now which one could it be' he continued walking not watching where he was going before he collided with someone. He steadied himself and peered down into the warm brown eyes of a young woman.

'I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going ' he apologized. The young woman shook her head and smiled.

'It's ok. You looked a bit lost' she said.

'I am I am trying to find the Inishi Building but they all look the same' he said looking around making the young women laugh. 'Its just down the street. It's the brown and white building' He bowed and said thanks before walking off in the direction she pointed. He stopped and turned around.

'I don't even know your name' the young woman smiled.

'Aya Minamoto and yours'

'Akito Kazuki'

'It's a pleasure to meet you'

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A year later….

A Happy couple sat on their couch in their home watching TV. The young man slowly stroked the soft light brown hair of his wife she snuggled into his shoulder. A comfortable silence formed around them, both happy in each other's arms.

'Honey I have something to tell you' Aya suddenly to her husband.

'What is it' he said gently as they watched TV.

'I don't know for certain yet but I think I am pregnant' she said as she sat up looking up at her husband's large green eyes.'What are you saying' he blurted out, totally shocked.

'Silly it means we are going to have a baby' she smiled warmly and grabbed her husbands hand, putting it on her stomach.

'Are very own child Akito' she said happily. And Akito could see it too. An unearthly glow radiated around her. Like she was glowing from the inside.

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' I have the results back from your test' the doctor said to the young couple sitting in front of his desk, the young child sitting on her mother's leg 'and its not good'

'What's wrong. its only something small right like a virus or an infection. Something you can cure' Akito said hopefully, but looking at the doctor's face he knew it was a lost cause.

'I am terribly sorry Mr Kazuki to tell you this but your wife has Cancer'

Akito's world crumbled right there. Cancer. She had cancer.

'It would explain the headaches and tiredness. She must have had it for some time for it has progressed where it is untreatable' the doctor said sadly. Akito looked to his wife who looked tired and worn

'How long had you known' Akito asked. Aya looked up at him with such sad eyes he almost broke then and there.

'It was before I met you. I knew what was inside me. I had been battling it all my life. But I couldn't tell you because I love you too much for you to be burdened with my problems when you were just starting out work. I had already determined my fate a long time ago' Aya said clutching a little Monica to her chest.

'What do you mean. I could have helped you. We could have beaten this' Akito said getting upset and banged his fist on the table causing everyone to jump 'I could of helped ease your pain' Akito felt a single tear slide down his cheek before a warm hand touched his shoulder.

'Its all right Akito I'm not scared. I happy now more then I have ever been because I have you and Monica in my life and that is enough for me' she smiled warmly like there was nothing wrong.

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'Akito I want you to promise me' Aya said as she lay in the hospital bed. Akito sat next to her and grabbed the hand of his wife and held it firmly.

'What is it'?

'Promise me that you will live. That you will find someone and love them with all your heart. I know I am leaving you but at least I got to love you' Aya said her small voice growing fainter.

'No you are not leaving because you have to be here to watch your daughter grow up. You have to stay with me. Please' he brought her hand up to his mouth and kissed it gently. He stood up and hugged her fiercely 'please don't go' he whispered.

'I will always watch out for her and you' she said as she slipped away.

'NO' tears spilled from Akito's eyes as he held his wife.

'I love yo…' Aya's eyes closed gently as she past away. Warm gentle eyes never to open again.

'That was a trying time for you Akito' the doctor said understanding what Akito was going through.Akito didn't like thinking about those hard times because every time he did, it would always awaken the pain in his heart.

The door opened and Akito quickly whipped away the tear that had formed and looked up to see Shuichi and Monica standing there.'Look what daddy daddy-Shuichi brought me' she ran up to her father and showed the pretty pink ribbon she had on her jacket.

'Wow that is pretty' Akio said looking over his daughter's head to the man at the door. Shuichi was looking at him intently like he was searching for something.

'It seems you are doing just fine Mr Kazuki but I feel it is still necessary to continue to monitor you so I will keep in touch' the doctor said. Akito nodded and stood up, thanking the doctor before he made his way to the door, all the while avoiding Shuichi's questioning gaze.

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Tohma Seguchi was a hard man to reach at times when he didn't want to be. And right now, this was one of them. He had just received the month's music chart stats and it was not good. He had thought because of the new bands that they would at least raise their numbers but they were slowly decreasing. Suddenly he heard voices outside and his door opening. K walked in, almost ran in and came to his desk.

'You have to see this. It is on every channel ' K said picking up the remote and turned on the TV. The screen came on with two people talking about something.

'What this about' Tohma said irritated that K had charged into his office.

'Just listen'

'Here is a new song that Japan Inc has just released, preformed by JB, Japan Inc's newest band. This is Apologise' the host said on the TV screen. Then the song started playing. As the music filled the room Tohma knew instantly who wrote it. Just by listening to the lyrics. You could feel the emotion. The pain behind the words.

'You know who wrote them'

'This could be his best yet' Tohma said before he picked up his phone and dialled.

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Yuki was on a role. He had already finished half of his book and still he wouldn't stop, even to make coffee. His fingers automatically flew across the keyboard with ease. Never slowing down. He looked up at the door as he heard the phone ring. He left it knowing it was probably Tohma or Tatsuha.

It rang for a couple more seconds before the answer machine kicked in and Tohma's voice filled the room.

'Eiri I know you are there so please pick up. Turn on your TV to channel three. I think there is something you want to see' Eiri stopped typing to listen to the rest of te messege before Tohma's voice stopped and the room fell silent once more. Yuki sighed got up knowing that if he didn't see what the fuss was about Tohma would be on his case. He walked out into his living room and turned on his TV to channel three. Soft, sad music filled his ears as he watched the music clip. It was by a group called JB. Yuki sat down and listened to the sad words.

I'm holding on your rope

Got me ten feet off the ground

I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound

You tell me that you need me

Then you go and cut me down, but wait

You tell me that your sorry

Didn't think I'd turn around, and say….

Yuki stood up when he heard the lyrics and stared at the TV. It was unmistakable. It wasn't the young man on the TV screen that was singing to him, but Shuichi..

It's too late to apologise

It's to late

I said it's too late to apologise

It's to late

Yuki could feel the raw emotions in the words. Shuichi was trying to send him a message.

I'd take another chance, take a fall

Take a shot for you

And I need you like a heart needs a beat

But it's nothing new, yeah

I loved you with a fire red-

All over the city people listened. People stopped what they were doing and listened to the music. All time stopped at that moment.

Now its turning blue, and you say

'Sorry' like an angel

Heaven let me think was you

But I'm afraid…

Amongst them stood a violet eyed man, who clutched the hand he was holding. The hand in question covered his in silent reassurance.

It's too late to apologise,

It's to late

I said too late to apologise,

It's to late, Woahooo woah

'That song is so sad' a young girl said to her friends. Sad blue eyes looked up and watched the screen from the table he was eating his ice cream at. He brushed the brown strands of his hair away from his face. A pink bunny sitting his lap

'Is it too late to apologise'?

It's too late to apologise, it's too late

I said it's too late to apologise, it's too late

I said it's too late to apologise, yeahah

I said it's too late to apologise, yeahah

Yuki sat back down and held his head in his hand. He knew what Shuichi was trying to say. He was saying that it is too late form he to say sorry. That Yuki had lost him. He didn't even wiped the lone tear that ran down his face.

I'm holding on your rope

Got me ten feet off the ground….

K turned off the TV and looked at Tohma who stared at the TV in thought.

'What do you think' K asked. Tohma leaned back in his chair and turned around to look out the window.

'I think we are in trouble'

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'Are you alright' Akito said as they walked home. Shuichi had been quite all the way home and it was starting to make Akito worried

'Fine' Shuichi signalled without even looking up.

'Is daddy- Shuichi alright' Monica asked, not really understanding what was going on. Akito looked down and touched his daughter's head. Akito opened the gate to the front yard and started walking down the path when he realised someone was sitting on the front porch. He stood up and walked towards them making Akito stop. Shuichi stoped as well suddenly and looked at the man coming towards them he then realised it was the same man he met at the grocery store, who this man? Why was he here? But it seemed Monica answered that one.

'Uncle Hide'

To be continued…

Well how was that? I decided to give you an insight into Akito's past before he met Shuichi and how his wife died. Believe me I almost cried, probably I was listening to a sad song at the time. And now it seems someone else is coming into a picture. Shuichi's song has just been realised. What trouble will it cause? To find out stay tuned. Remember to review