Yay, I'm glad I was able to type the next chapter today :) I rated it 'M' because of blood/gore so if you're squeamish then this story might not be right for you;;
After what seemed forever Keiko had finally woken up and stretched, noticing the ivs "So it wasn't a dream" the door suddenly opened and a nurse walked in with a tray "Oh my, you've finally woken up!" giving a soft smile as she placed the tray in front of her "Eat as much as you can, I'll let the doctor and your father know that you're up" waving goodbye as she walked out
The young girl looked at the tray of food, on the plate was a variety of sorts. There were vegetables, rice with beans and a cup of juice. Taking the spoon, she scooped some and placed it in her mouth only to spit it back out "Ew gross!" spitting as she tried to get out the horrid taste "I know they say hospital food is gross but I never thought it would be this gross" pushing the tray to the side, refusing to eat anymore of it.
Waiting patiently for her father and the doctor, she was getting ready to find them on her own but they walked in. Her father rushing over and hugging her softly "I'm so glad you're alright sweetheart" she smiled and chuckled "Of course! The doctor made me all better, does this mean we can go home?" wanting to leave already and get home to eat something better than hospital food.
He patted her head "Yes, soon we'll leave and head home" the doctor walked over to the two and cleared his throat "you might feel strange but that's normal, if anything occurs do not hesitate to call me" giving Keiko's father a card. Signing some forms, both Keiko and her father left the hospital and headed home "Dad, is she okay?" referring to her step-mother in which the father sighed "Yes. Ryoko, your step-mother is alright. But I yelled at her for being irresponsible and leaving you alone. She should know better and take good care of you"
The rest of the walk was silent till they reached home, inside waiting patiently was her step-mother "I'm so sorry sweetie, I really am" apologizing over and over, Keiko waved her arm back and forth "i-it's alright" during the entire time, her father kept a close eye on Keiko. Dinner time came around as they sat at the table ready to eat, each taking a piece to their mouth except for Keiko who spat it back out "Keiko!"
Her step-mother yelled, concerned "A-are you alright?" she held her stomach and whined "it hurts" Ryoko looked over Ryoma; Keiko's father "Could it be from the surgery?" he nodded trying to hide his nervousness "Well the doctor did explain she might be able to hold down food for a while because of the surgery" Ryoko looked from her husband back to her daughter then back "if you say so" having some doubts behind his words.
Later that evening when everyone finished with their dinner, minus Keiko who went to her room and decided to color her books. Loud yelling soon could be heard much to Keiko's curiosity she went to investigate as quietly as possible. Heading downstairs as saw it was her father and step-mother, arguing "Listen to me! I'm telling you it could be possible! She might be a ghoul" her father clenched his fist in anger "How dare you say such a thing!"
Keiko mistook a step and stepped on a squeaky toy, alarming both of her parents of her presence. Ryoko quickly grabbed Keiko by the arm "I'll show you!" grabbing a bottle that looked strange, unknown to what it held the father questioned his wife "what's that?" Keiko closed her eyes as she was drenched from the contents that were inside the bottle, slowly opening her eyes and noticed the shocked expression that were on her step-mothers and fathers face.
"What's wrong?" looking down and noticed the substance from the bottle was red and sticky, almost like...blood! Her step-mother immediately released her grip "M-monster! I told you, she was a ghoul" still confused as to what she was talking about, Keiko turned to the mirror beside them and noticed her eyes were red with black sclera, just like a ghoul's. Keiko grabbed her head with both hands "I-i'm a monster"
Ryoko ran over to grab the phone but her hand was caught by Ryoma "No!" she looked over "what do you mean no? we have to call the CCG to remove her!" Keiko turned her gaze over to both of her parents but her father refused to budge "I almost lost her once, I'm not losing her again" before anyone could speak another word, he used his free hand to grab something that laid against the table and raised it above his head, it was a cleaver "W-what are you doing? N-no, st-" cut off as he swung it down and striking her in the head, instantly killing her.
Frozen from fear what she had witnessed, Keiko tried to speak but her father spoke first "It will be alright...it will be alright" dragging the corpse of his beloved and out of sight, he stored the body in the deep freezer and walked normally back to his daughter "Don't worry sweetheart, she can't harm you now" placing a blooded hand to his daughters face, the smell of blood entered her nostrils and she unknowingly licked her lip, covering her mouth "That's right, ghouls can't eat human food only humans...do you...do you want to eat?"
Awkwardly asking his daughter if she wanted to eat after he just finished slaughtering his wife, nodding Keiko stared at her father "Yes dad, I would like to eat very much" growing more with hunger as the smell of blood filled her nostrils even more "I want to eat her"