Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Erin was in the examination room for a while and Ted was growing more nervous by the minute “Ted!” Chuck had followed him after he was gone for too long “Any news?”
He shook his head “Nothing.”
Half an hour had passed when the doctor finally emerged “Dr.” Ted rushed over to the man.
“Her eyes are reacting to the drops I gave her a week ago. We have to do laser surgery.” He said bluntly.
Chuck shook his head “Is it dangerous?”
“If it works, she will be able to see again…” the doctor explained. Ted and Chuck gasped while they hugged each other at the wonderful news “But if it doesn’t work, we will have damaged her cornea permanently. She will be blind forever.”
The faces instantly frowned “What are the chances of her seeing again?”
“50/50.” The doctor replied, “I feel very positive about it.”
“Does she know?” Ted asked the distinguished looking man.
He nodded “She has given me the consent to do it.”
“Can we see her?” Chuck asked.
The doctor shook his head “She’s in a sanitized room at the moment. We cannot let outside germs enter the room. The operation will take a couple of minutes but the healing will take days. She has requested to be put in solitaire until the patches come off. We have to obliged to the patient’s order.”
Ted turned to Chuck “I want to see her.”
Chuck knew it would only make it hard on the doctor if Ted were to see Erin. He patted the guy on the shoulder “If it’s what she wants, we have to be supportive.” Eventually Ted nodded in agreement.
“Please call us when she’s ready.” Ted turned to the doctor.
The man nodded firmly “I will.”
***********Two days later***********
Ethan and Mia took a cab to the airport, they were leaving to Hawaii for a whole month. She had Joe and Chuck’s blessing to go. They had arrived early after check in, the two had to sit and wait until the flight was called. Mia stared into space as she took a seat next to Ethan “I think we should go to Maui first…” Ethan said as he looked at the map. He turned to her and noticed she was out of it “Mia. Mia!” he shook her shoulders roughly. She was startled as she turned to him with a smile “What’s wrong with you? Your mind has been in neverland since we got here.”
“Nothing…I was just thinking what Hawaii will look like.” She grinned showing him she was okay.
He looked at her in the eye “Mia.” Ethan reached down for her hand “Why are you going with me?”
Her eyes moved away “Because…I want to…” she returned her gaze to him.
“No, because you feel sorry for me.” Ethan sighed “Be honest with yourself Mia, that’s all I ask of you to do.” She lowered her head as he continued “Just because I didn’t confront you about how your memory returned and you didn’t bother telling anyone—”
“How did you know?” Mia interrupted.
He smiled “I’m a head doctor…I should know these things.” He turned his seat to face her as his hands were on her arms “I don’t need pity, Mia. I need someone that will love me for me. You already found yours, so why are you even sitting here?” She knew he was right but she had convinced herself long ago that giving Ethan a chance was more right. Maybe it was pity? Or maybe she didn’t know how to face Darren after hiding the truth from him “Here’s your last chance. Is it me or Darren?”
Mia was torn as she looked at him and then away “I…I…don’t…” she shook her head.
“Flight 204 to Hawaii, USA is now ready for boarding!” the announcer spoke through the speakers.
Ethan shook his head as he pulled Mia up by the hand. He grabbed her duffle bag with the other hand. He handed it to her “If you already know, then why are still debating?”
She looked down at the bag as she took it from his hands. Her eyes traveled up and he could see the tear drop ready to escape “Ethan…I’m sorry.”
He laughed “You’re not suppose to say that to me. Find the right guy.” He winked while urging her to move on “I’ll have the attendant send you back your other luggage. Go on.” He pushed her more roughly this time.
Mia smiled gratefully as she began walking away, after a few steps she dropped her bag suddenly and raced back as she thrust her arms around his neck. Her lips grazed his cheek “Thank you.” She whispered, “You’re the best.”
“I know.” He felt choked up as she pulled away and left. A content smile still on his face as he took his luggage “I am a dork.” He whispered to himself. Ethan boarded the plane without turning back.
Mia took the cab to Darren’s home. They were a few blocks away when the traffic stopped completely “Driver, why aren’t we moving??!” Mia asked.
“Lady, it’s an accident. Can’t you see??!” he pointed in front of him.
“Shit!” she cursed as she stuffed him a wad of bills and got out of the car. The duffel bag still in hand as she maneuvered through the cars and onto the walkway. She ran all the way to his home. The metal gates were closed as she pressed the button “Hello!!” she yelled into the intercom.
“Who is it?” a female voice answered.
“Yuk Jei, it’s me Mia. Open the door.” She said hurriedly.
The woman was surprised “Miss Lam, you’re back! Our gates are broken, you have to take the back door. I’ll open it for you.”
“No, it’s okay. I’ll just climb the gates.” Mia didn’t have the patience to run around the back door. She heeved her bag over the iron gates and began climbing the bars like a monkey. Within seconds she had jumped onto the other side. Leaving her bag behind, she ran straight to the door. Mia paused to straighten her jacket and smooth out her hair. She pressed the doorbell and Juk Jei opened the double doors “Does he know I’m here?” she wasted no time for greeting.
The lady turned her head over her shoulder as she stuttered “Uh…eh…No....”
“Good! Don’t tell him, I’ll surprise him!” Mia giggled as she let herself in. Juk Jei didn’t bother stopping or explaining to Mia that he had a guest over. She tiptoed out towards the kitchen after checking the den and living room. Her smile faded when she heard a girl’s laughter and Darren’s chuckles. They were in the pool in their bathing suits.
Jenna looked up when noticing Mia, she decided to pack on the jealousy act as she swam her way over to Darren. She wrapped her arms around his neck “Tell me how pretty I am.” She titled her head playfully.
Darren turned his head strangely at her “What?”
“Come on.” She whined.
He couldn’t handle the voice as he nodded “Okay. Jenna Cheung is the most beautiful, most cutest, most adorable girl in the world.” He said in a monotone.
Jenna giggled adoringly “Aww…you’re just saying that to make me feel good.”
“No, I’m saying that because your leg is in my groin!” he pushed her away while splashing her with water. She began doing the same back to him as he turned his head to block the water. It was then that he noticed Mia standing there, “Mia!” he quickly pushed himself out of the pool. Jenna lifted her brow at the quickness of his movements when Mia was present. She swam her way over the stairs and walked over to the two “What are you doing here? Didn’t you and Ethan have plans to go to Hawaii?”
Mia’s eyes were filled with tears. She wasn’t hurt, she was sad. It was too late, how could she walk back into his life after he had finally moved on with Jenna? Erin was right, she thought to herself, I should have told him when I had the chance. Now there was no time for regrets. She tried to gulp back the sobs but a few escaped “I’m…I’m sorry.” She managed to whisper before running back into the house.
“Wait! Mia!!” Darren called as he chased after her. But he didn’t go too far when Jenna stopped him.
“Let her run. She’s jealous right now…she’ll come back to you when you ask her to.” She whispered.
“What?” Darren shook his head at her, suddenly his eyes bulged out “Is that why you made me say that earlier??” he demanded. Jenna pouted her bottom lip as she turned her chin the other way “Jenna! I could kill you!” he grunted while continuing chasing after Mia.
She made it across the front lawn when Darren was quick enough to block her way “Let me go.” She said sadly.
“Mia. What’s the matter?” he grabbed her by the arms “Why are you crying?” he tried to search her eyes but she refused to look at him “Please tell me.” He begged.
She sniffed back the tears as she finally looked at him “I’m sorry.” She said simply.
“Why?” he was confused.
“I regained my memory back…I remember everything. It’s been for a couple of months now. I know I should have told you but…I….I had my own reasons. I understand if you can’t forgive me. I’m happy for you and Jenna.” Mia said sadly, she lowered her head as she slowly kneeled down in front of him. His face was of pure shock but she could not read if he was angry or not “I’m sorry…”
He was in a complete daze as he looked down at her. Darren slowly fell to his knees as he reached out abruptly and hugged her tightly, afraid to even let go “Mia…” happy tears exploded as he smiled while they dripped down his face “I don’t care…I don’t care about anything. I’m just happy you’re back.”
Mia was completely flabbergasted, it was unlike Darren to forgive and forget so easily “You’re not mad?” she pulled away to look at his face. It’s been so long since she’s touched it.
“No.” he shook his head “Jenna and I are only friends.” He explained quickly. Mia nodded as he pulled her up to her feet “Come on, lets give her the good news. She’s been waiting for this day since she’s met me.” He walked with her to the backyard to find Jenna floating on her back comfortably.
“Are we done now?” she asked with her eyes closed.
Darren smiled at Mia “Yeah…we’re good. But now, you need to move out. Because my fiancé won’t allow another girl to live with me.”
Jenna popped her eyes open as she moved herself to a straight position “Really??” she asked with wide eyes “My plan worked?”
“No, MY plan worked.” Darren laughed as he turned to Mia “Honey, you know all the painful nights that I spent crying about you for the past six months?” Mia nodded with a grim smile “And all the times I spent trying to convince you that I am your fiancé?” she nodded again, her smile fading “And the whole month living with a walking bomb??!” he pointed at Jenna, who dropped her jaw and gaped at him. Mia nodded again, her brows confused “I need payback.” He smiled devilishly at her.
“What-” Mia didn’t finish her question as she was pushed into the pool with her clothes on. She gasped for air as she bobbed her head above the water. She wiped her face as she angrily pointed at Darren “Are you crazy???”
He laughed as he took a few steps back and jumped into the center of the pool balled up into a circle as he yelled, “Yes!!” the three laughed together endlessly. Mia had not felt like herself in ages and being there with Darren only reminded her that was where she belonged. Darren swam over to her as he hugged her by the waist “I’m crazy about you.”
“I know.” Mia smiled, her eyes moved up when an airplane flew over her head “Thanks Ethan.” She grinned as her lips found his in a long passionate kiss.
Jenna winced disgustedly as she got out of the pool “Get a room.”