Y/N's PoV
I gave my best. And I am still, so one day I can hear my Dad say those 5 words I always long.
I studied on how to play Volleyball but Ryuta, my Brother is ofcourse, much better than me.
I am top 3 in the class, he's Top 1.
He always win in his tournament. He is Top 3 Ace in Japan.
I heard how Dad always brag him to his old volleyball teammates.
" Ryuta is now Top 3 Ace, I am so proud of him " he declared to his friend who visited us.
When will I be able to hear those words that?
Since its already finals, I was sleepless just to get a perfect grade.
I also did my best in our games.
" Dad! We have a game later, can you please watch? " I asked my Dad, excitedly.
" I am so sorry, Princess. Its Ryuta's graduation " he replied making me frown.
Well, why would I be shock. That was like the 18th time he didnt come. The first and last time he watched was when Mom was still alive. She pushed him so he watched me. And that time, we lost.
I can sense his Disappointment in me the way he looks at me.
While my teammates were comforted by their Parents and were told that they're so proud to them, Dad didnt even spare single glace to me.
I was so insecured.
' Maybe, maybe if I won in the Nationals, he will be proud '
Now, its my graduation. He promised and I trust him. He's my Dad.
But he did not come. No Dad showed up in my graduation. All of the sacrifices I made just to be the Valedictorian was useless.
I dreamed to be a Valedictorian so that when Dad put me the medal, he wont be embarrased.
I was standing along in the stage, smiling but inside I am dying.
' Where are you, Dad? ' i thought as I cry inside my car.
" I am so sorry, I didnt get to come. Its your Brother's Game, I cant miss it " he replied when I asked him.
' Its okay for him to miss my Graduation but not his game. '
But still, I am gonna do my best to make him say those words to me.
After 10 years, I am now a Lawyer.
After many sleepless nights and sacrifices, I am now a licensed Lawyer while Ryuta is now a Doctor.
" Dad! I am now a lawyer!! " I excitedly told Dad while entering our house.
' This is it! He might say it now! ' i excitedly thought.
" Thats good " he only said then he left.
" Where are you going Dad. " i asked, hurting.
" Hospital, I'll visit Ryuta " he replied then he left.
Thats it? No, I am so proud of you? No, I love you?
Is it still not enough? Should i change my degree?
I cried that night, not because I am now a lawyer, but because Dad is still not proud of me.
After that Incident, I decided to move out. Then I continued to work hard.
Cases after Cases, I tried my best to win it all.
And here I am now, the number one lawyer of Japan.
A lot of my friends are telling me how proud they are.
I am grateful but I want to hear it from Dad. So after a long year, I visited him.
There I saw him, weak.
He's sick and yet, my brother didnt take care of him.
Ryuta has his own family so he cant take care of Dad, full time. I decided to move to our house again, to take care of Dad.
" Dad, heres your food " i smiled as I serve him the porridge I made for him. He only look at me.
He's been like that eversince I went home. Not talking to me, just staring.
" Dad, here's your medicine "
" Dad, I've already prepared your bath "
" Dad. . . "
Those are my daily routine. But I enjoy it. Even though it means I have to sacrifice my Job, I willingly did it for Dad. Because I love him. Even though its hard, I can do it. For Dad.
But i never thought that this Day will come. The day where he, would forget me. He was diagnosed with alzheimer's desease.
" Who are you? " dad asked me as I feed him. I accidentally dropped the spoon.
He, he forgot me?
" What are you saying Dad? I'm Y/N. Your Daughter " i explained, now tearing up.
" Daughter? I dont have a daughter. I only have a Son. And thats Ryuta " he replied making me look down as my tears started to fall.
" Oh im so sorry, s-sir " i said as I ran towards the bathroom.
' Why did you forgot me Dad? I havent even hear you say how much you are proud of me and now, you forgot me? Am I really so easy to be forgotten? ' i thought as i broke down.
I continued taking care of him, even though it hurts so hear him always ask who I am.
But what hurts the most is to see him on his death bed. Ryuta is also here. Dad even cried when he saw him and his grandson. Ryuta is seating beside Daw while I am in the door, watching them.
He really forgot me.
" Dad please, dont leave me yet. I havent made you proud! Please Dad. I wont ask you to say it to me anymore, just please wake up!! " i cried as I hug his now, lifeless body.
He's gone.
My Dad's gone.
I havent heard him say it yet and I will never hear him say it.
' Did I ever made you proud, Dad? '
THE END.
