Fan Fiction |
by weiwen
“Because I love her.” Taufik replied confidently.
Christopher was amazed towards Taufik’s dedication towards her. He has seen so many scenes touching his heart but this one, was something a doctor would never get to see often.
“If that’s all I can do to keep her alive, I will.” Taufik’s voice rung.
Taufik was determined to go through the operation. Christopher sighed and reluctantly nodded.
That young boy who used to be Leandra’s enemy was actually offering to exchange his life for his sister. Sylvester who was standing outside the office gasped. Taufik stepped out, knocking his shoulder against Sylvester. Sylvester grabbed his arm. Taufik paused.
“Taufik…”
“Please.” Taufik said firmly, not looking at Sylvester. “Keep this from my mum.”
Sylvester slowly let go. Taufik continued walking, further and further.
He remembered that time he called Christopher asking about Leandra’s condition, 4 months after he left for Japan.
“Leandra’s heart is weakening. If we don’t find a suitable donor, Leandra might never wake up.”
When he returned to confirm the doctor’s words, his heart shattered. Being greeted by a very, very pale looking Leandra wasn’t something he wished to see. He straightened his thoughts. Determined to save her, he’s willing to sacrifice… his own life.
The media was practically fishing for something to write on the newspapers.
“Singapore Idol love birds. Taufik saves Leandra.” The headlines went.
The day before the operation, he entered Leandra’s ward. Holding her hand, as he lovingly stroked it against his cheek. An image of Leandra being well and alive came into his mind. It was something he wished for her.
He unfolded a slip of paper and gazed at it one last time. Tears filling his eyes as he lowered it down onto the bedside table. He looked away from Leandra as he made his way out.
He shot one last look at her, recording every single feature that Leandra had for him to remember till eternity.
The door slowly closed.
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Taufik took a deep breath as the lights flashed passed him. He was being wheeled into the theater. Slowly, Sylvester let go of his hand. An image of Sylvester wet with tears was the last thing he saw before the door swung closed. “Good friends never cry for each other.” Taufik reminded Sly. He suddenly came to a halt.
His heart felt bitter, but he knew it was going to be all worth it.
He turned to his side. He stretched his hand hoisted up holding Leandra’s.
Memories started flooding his mind.
He faced Leandra. The left side of her cheek remained ghostly white, her lips not forming any smile. A crystalline tear fell from his eye, staining the white satin sheet. Christopher sighed as he looked upon Taufik and Leandra. Deeply touched, the crew tried not to cry. As Taufik breathed in the anesthetic he kept his gaze on Leandra.
His eyelids, slowly fell.
His hand,
…slowly let go.
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“Leandra… Leandra…” Leandra heard voices calling her name.
The bright light suddenly flashed through, hurting her eye. Slowly, her vision cleared. Olinda, Sly, Christopher, David and Jeassea smiled at her.
Leandra broke into a smile as the pain in her head subsided. After a moment of joyful silence, Leandra managed to call out his name. “Taufik…”
They fell into a deep silence. The smiles they had faded, suddenly a grey cloud hanging over them.
Suddenly, the door burst open. The bodyguards trying hard to get the media away from the ward. The door closed. Leandra knew something was amiss.
The silence that befell among them.
The tears that was building up in Oli’s eyes.
The slip of paper that settled motionlessly by her side caught her attention.
Leandra tried to contain her tears as she read through the contents.
“I also have that someone close to my heart. Her name never fails to bring joy into my life. Though, she isn’t my family, I want her to be part of my world. If only marriage would come into the picture, I’ll love her and cherish her for the rest of my life. But now, all I hope for is… for her to be all right.”
“Leandra, if you get the chance to read this, I may be gone. But I want you to know, I’m with you.”
“… Deep in your heart.”
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Leandra stood by the dock. The mellow sounds of the waves rung in her ears forming a beautiful melody for the songs of nature. She pulled her jacket closer to her as the cool breeze swept past her.
“Taufik. I love you.”
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A/n: Familiar ain’t it! It’s adapted from the Without your Love MV and also, the second ending of one of my fictions (/xiaofu, Feat Renfu and Ruien). Okay, the previous one was a Sly tribute. Just to be fair, this is a Taufik one! But yeap. Me evil. I killed a lot of people just by writing. I apologize for killing Sly all right? Sorry. : /