Forced Marriage, True Love

8. Anonymous Package

I was greeted with a harsh, white light the moment I opened my eyes, making me close them again. I blinked several times, trying to get adjusted to the bright lights. "Miyamizu-san. You're awake. How are you feeling?" I heard the doctor say, making me turn to a side. "Much better. Thank you doctor." I spoke. "Are you still feeling dizzy?" "No doctor." "That's good. Lack of proper nutrition, dehydration and work stress caused you to faint. You should take care of yourself." "I'm sorry. I will take care of myself."

"Well, since you're feeling better, I can discharge you for now. But drink lots of water and have more fruits and vegetables today." The doctor said. "Thank you doctor. But may I go back to my office today?" "If you are feeling better, you can." I nodded and bowed in appreciation.

After getting discharged, I went to the receptionist to pay for the drip. However, I was shocked to find out my medical bills have already been paid by an anonymous person. I tried to ask the receptionist and the doctor who treated me, however, none of them knew.

Eventually, I gave up trying to find out and went back to the office. "Miyamizu-san! What are you doing here?" My VP asked as soon as she saw me, making me look at her in shock. "What do you mean? Tomorrow's the company's anniversary. I came to help." I spoke. "There's no need. Go back home and take rest. I heard you fainted today when you went to give Mr. Tachibana the files. So go home. But you need to come for tomorrow's anniversary, so don't strain yourself anymore today."

I nodded and was about to leave when I heard Tessie call me from behind. "Mitsuha!" "Tessie! What is it?" I asked. "You got a package." He said as he handed me a package. "What? Who sent it?" I asked. "I don't know. The delivery man who gave this to us didn't know either." I took the package from his hands and looked at it. Just as Tessie said, the sender's name wasn't present. Strange. "I see. Thank you." I said and left the building.

As soon as I reached home, I placed the package in my cupboard and fell on my bed, sleep taking over me.

***

When I woke up, I looked at the time on my phone. Realizing it was seven in the evening, I woke up with a start. I slept this long? But, in all honesty, all my fatigue was gone, and I felt refreshed. I sighed. Suddenly, I heard TV sounds come from the living room, making me get off bed and walk to the living room, only to see Yotsuha watching anime while eating, making a mess on the floor. "Onee-chan! How are you feeling?" She asked as soon as she saw me. "I'm okay dear. How did you come home?" I asked. "Sayaka onee-chan picked me up. She said you weren't feeling well."

"Oh right, onee-chan." Yotsuha called me, making me look at her. "Sayaka-onee chan told me to tell you to video call her and Tessie nii-san while unwrapping your package." I nodded and then pointed at the mess she made. "Yotsuha, after you're done eating, clean up that mess. I'm too tired today." I said, to which she reluctantly nodded.

I went back my room and video called Tessie and Saya-chan, who picked it up in three rings. "Mitsuha! How are you feeling now?" Tessie asked. "I'm feeling much better now." "Mitsuha! Show us what you got." Saya-chan asked.

After placing the phone in a standing position such that both of them could see, I went to my cupboard and took the package out. I undid the wrapper and opened the box lid, and from inside, I pulled out a slim fit, knee-length strapless, red silk frock, with laces and a black ribbon surrounding the waist part and a black rose. "Wow! That looks expensive!" Saya-chan exclaimed.

I narrowed my eyes in confusion. Who sent this to me? I checked the box again and I saw shoe box, another small box and one more box inside. Placing the dress on the bed, I pulled out the shoe box and opened it. There were black stilettoes inside. "Wait a second, Mitsuha, do you have a secret admirer?" Tessie asked me. "No, of course not. I don't know who sent this to me. And there are two more boxes inside."

Placing the shoes back inside the box, I placed the box on the floor and pulled out the second box. And what I saw inside this one, left me speechless while my eyes widened. There was a jewelry box from Tiffany and co and a small, silver hair pin. When I opened it, I gasped. There was a beautiful diamond necklace with matching diamond drop earrings.

"I'm getting goosebumps." I spoke. "Me too. Whoever sent this to you must be filthy rich." Saya-chan. "What's in the last one?" Tessie asked. After placing the jewelry box on the bed, I opened the final box. Inside this one was various cosmetics like compact, mascara, lipstick, foundation etc. all from the number one cosmetic brand in the world, Chanel.

"Is there anything else?" Tessie asked. "No-wait." I said when I saw a note at the bottom of the main, big box pinned to a red rose. I took out the rose and read the note.

Wear them for the party tomorrow.

Saya-chan scoffed. "Mitsuha, do you have a secret lover or what?" "I keep no secrets from you guys." I retorted. "I...I have... some work to do... I need to go." Tessie said and cut the call before I could even speak. "Did somebody from our company send it to you?" Saya-chan asked. "I don't know. These are very expensive brands. Who would send this to me and why?" I said and sighed. "I thought of skipping the party. But seeing these... I feel like I'm compelled to go."

"But first," I said, "who sent this?" "Don't know." Saya-chan said. I sighed. "Well, whatever. I need to make dinner. So, I'll cut the call first, okay?" I said, making the her nod. "Bye then. See you tomorrow." I said. "You're coming tomorrow? I thought you were skipping." Saya-chan said. "If I still skip after getting these from someone who is looking forward to me coming, it's going to be rude. So, I have to come. See ya guys tomorrow." "Looking forward to seeing you in that." Saya-chan said, making me give her a lopsided smile before I cut the call