before // njr

Chapter 5

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"You had a new phone and suddenly forget about your job." Neymar scolds me because today i forgot to made him a Croffle for breakfast. Ever since that day, Neymar never skip a single day of my Croffle and he will have this unnecessary tantrums if he doesn't get a taste of it for one day.

"Sorry, i thought you already got sick of it. You know... people usually got bored at something once you had it everyday."

"Can you stop assuming things for once? I need my Croffle."

I lets out a chuckle after seeing Neymar's reaction, "You look like a sulking baby."

"What? Did you just call me a sulking baby?"

"Yes. You have to see your reflection in the mirror when you're not getting my Croffle this morning, your pouty face is sooo cute!"

I laugh harder this time but instead of throwing more tantrums, he went on his wheelchair to chase after me and right now we're playing Cat and Dogs in full of laughter mode at the middle of his house. I was about to ran and hide behind the living room's couch, but he grab my arms first until i accidentally fell onto his lap. Our chasing activities got interrupted by Ali's little cough and once he saw our awkward position, i immediately jump out and Neymar's also throw his glance away from him.

"I'm glad you both are good now." He winks at me, but i roll my eyes instantly. "Anyway, today i have another patient to treat in emergency room, so Alana can you accompany him to his therapy?"

I grins at Neymar and shake his shoulders excitedly because i have been waiting for this moment and i think Neymar is already done with me, so he just went with it without any excuse and rejection like the usual. Most of the times, Ali will drive him down alone to the hospital along with the other helpers and left me in this house by myself, but this time i will be joining them and participate to see how's Neymar doing in his therapy. 

After the news is out, Neymar moved to another private hospital in Paris to keep his privacy secured. The media always find their way to get some source of clickbait to make it big on the internet and during hard times like this, they never stop hunting Neymar down. Before we left the house, we make sure that no Paparazzi was there to follow us and then we drive to the hospital. I helped to push Neymar's wheelchair when we arrived inside and Ali told me to just watch him until the therapy was finished, because Neymar needs some emotional support to make his recovery easier.

I scanned through the whole things to make sure i learned about it, but Neymar mouthed me to look away because he thought i was being creepy by glancing over him. I roll my eyes and ignore about what he has to say, then enjoying the sight of Dr. Antoine wrapping Neymar's leg to some kind of Electrical Stimulation machine that helps him to strengthening his muscles and restoring his motor recovery.

"Does it stings?" I asked quietly and the Doctor laughs at me.

"Apparently it doesn't feel anything at all, but it can trigger the muscles to function. As it written on the reports, your progress is getting better in every therapy visits." The Doctor spoke to Neymar and i wish it could gain him some hopes.

"At the other night, i can feel a slight air-con breeze on my legs." Neymar gave an update about his condition.

"It really is a good sign Mr. Santos, if you feel any kind of change in your body please do give an update in every therapy, so we know which treatment to give you next."

The therapy went for approximately 2 hours and i'm really glad i could give him a company. I learned about which emergency treatment should i do if something bad happened to him and the Doctor also educates me about the Spinal Cord Injury that Neymar suffered. He gave me tips to always keep Neymar's motivation up so he would recover easily and get back to the place where he belongs to, the football field.