Here's the next chapter. Enjoy!
Okay as you are all very aware I'm horrible at editing. I love to write but I can't edit. My eyes just don't catch the mistakes, it frustrates me very much. I would love a Beta, so they can help.
I woke up uncomfortable, with the bright light shining through my window. I looked to the clock and it flashed 6:30. I got up and had breakfast. I ate my cereal at my large circular dining table in silence. Sometimes in moments like these I find the silence unbearable. Even though I chose to separate myself from people, I couldn't help but feel the loneliness.
But even though I might not look like it, I am a strong woman. I am capable, I look after myself and keep myself entertained. While thinking I finished my cereal. I moved upstairs and got changed I into a basic nurse uniform which included black pants and a collared shirt which was light blue, very similar to my other uniforms. As I looked in the mirror I pulled my hair into a smooth ponytail. I couldn't help but see my flaws. I was small only five feet, I hated it. It made me feel weak, childish. I extremely disliked people looking down on me. But I've accepted it. My face in my opinion is plain I was a little tan, and I had boring brown eyes in most lights looked black. My eyes were almond shape and my nose small. Which often lead to me being called 'cute' I personally thought I was very average nothing special. But my father used to tell me every day that I was beautiful like a princess, as a little girl I used to giggle. And dream about finding my true love, who would cherish me. But unfortunately we all have to grow up and that's how I'm here now.
By 7:30 I was leaving the house today I had set up a bit of a meet and greet were I would meet my patients introduce myself and organise a schedule when I would come and see them. First up was a lady named Maudette Aimes she was 84 and had recently had hip replacements which has made her unable to walked very well, she lives alone as her husband had died 7 years earlier. She has two children and 5 grandchildren. All of which live in Seattle and therefore are not able to visit often. We talked and got along very well. We talked about each other's hobbies and we both share an interest gardening. Too soon it was time to go meet my next patient. I made a time to help her buy her groceries and her hip therapy next week.
Next patient was a high school student who had been in a car crash over her summer vacation. Luckily she had only broken a few bones which included her legs and a few ribs, which required rest in order to heal. I'm sure she will not need my help for long, she just need help with her therapy which includes stretches and walking practice to get her leg working again. She's a nice girl, who told me all about her friends and showed me the scrapbook she was making while she was bed ridden.
My Last patient lived in La Push an Indian reservation. The drive was enjoyable the scenery was quite beautiful. The green forest stretched as far as I could see. Soon I pulled up to his home. I got out of the car and knocked on the door.
He opened the door and I saw a man maybe in his late forties with long black hair with streaks of grey. He sat in his wheelchair. "Hi I'm Sakurako Kishi your nurse. It's nice to meet you"
"Ah hello, I'm Billy Black Please come in" he answered back in a gravelly voice.
I stepped in behind him, his home was modest nothing flashy. As a travelling off campus nurse I visit a lot of homes. I can always tell which houses are warm and happy they just have feeling that you can feel as soon as you enter. This was one of these homes.
"Would you like to sit on the couch" He invited.
"Ah yes," I smiled.
"So, "I began " As I Said I'm Sakurako Kishi but feel free to call me Saki. Really I'm just here to help so I can do anything. I am a registered nurse but I can just help out by cleaning and helping out around the house. "
"Well, Saki feel free to call me Billy. It's just recently my son Jacob has taken on some extra responsibilities and doesn't really have time to look after everything as he used to and there are just some things I can't do. So I would really appreciate your help."
Billy was a nice man and pretty soon we had organised a time in which I would visit, when I finally had a chance I looked at the clock it was nearly 7 O'clock.
"Oh Billy. Look how long I've been talking you must want me to leave so you can have some dinner in peace." I said standing up.
"Oh no. its fine in fact if your free, you're welcome to stay for dinner." He invited
"No, No I wouldn't want to intrude." I said
"Trust me you wouldn't be, Jacob won't be home tonight. Stay and give this old man some company" He smiled.
We both worked together and we cooked pasta with a pasta sauce. Pretty soon we were sitting at the dining table.
"So, what about you? What about your family?" he asked. I internally sighed. I hadn't really ever had a family. I had my father, but never a was always gone, away entertaining other he died long ago. But I didn't really like explaining this to my patients. For one thing I didn't like their pity and two this normally leads to other questions that I did not want to answer.
"Both of my parents live in Japan still. They own a restaurant so they are quite busy. We don't really get to see each other often." I lied. I hated lying but sometimes I didn't have a choice.
We continued with our light conversation. Which I very much enjoyed. He was a very kind man, also very welcoming. Soon it was time for me to leave I said goodbye and drove home. The forest that looked mystical on the way there now looked dark and dangerous. I shivered. I didn't like darkness, in fact I hated it. I might be a grown woman but you could say I'm afraid of the dark.
I finally I arrived home and flicked the light switch. I chucked bag on the table and opened the fridge I picked out the milk bottle and poured myself a glass.
RING RING.
I pulled out my mobile from my pocket.
The caller ID indentified it as Micah.
"Hello" I answered suspiciously.
"Hey Saki. How's the new abode" he said in the same teasing voice as always.
"It's fine." I said.
"Well I was just calling to see how you're going. I was thinking maybe you could help me out." He said slyly. I loved Micah to bits, but every time we come into contact he brings trouble. He often gets himself into trouble and I have to bail him out.
"No." I said automatically.
"You haven't even heard what I was going to ask yet" he said still in his cheeky voice.
"No, I'm not bailing you out again. I don't want to be at all involved in those kinds of things anymore." I said.
"Ugh, fine. I'm only letting you get away with it this time because I love you. I'll guess I'll handle it myself. Ah I have to go." He said. I could hear loud noises, someone was yelling.
"Ok," I said frowning "and Micah?" I said
"Yes?"
"Be careful." I worried.
"Always am." And he hung up.
For a time Micah was a saviour to me. He found me when I was lost in the darkness. He helped me; he showed me the light again. For anyone else I guess he should be feared. He's dark and dangerous, vengeful, powerful but he never showed that side to me. He treated me like his little sister. He knew my secrets and my fears. He listened to me when I cried and he hugged me when I needed comfort.
I didn't see him often these days I chose to settle and become a nurse. He chose to continue what he always done, creating trouble.
Soon I was tired I got ready for bed and once again snuggled into the sheets. As I laid there in the silence I prayed that Micah would stay safe.
Here's a bit more of an insight into Saki's life. She's a bit mysterious right? I don't think you'll be able to guess her secret ( Mwu hahahah). Any Ideas?
