Thousands of Birds

~Part 20~

"Shall we grab some Boba milk tea?"

          It had been couple months, they were at the supermarket and Becky was sick at that time.

"That sounds lovely, Phi... Let's do it..."

          Becky responded with a weak voice. They paid for their drinks and walked slowly to the car.

"I want to go to the park..."

          Becky whispered. Freen was worried about her, Becky had been sick for the last few days.

"I think you should rest... It's about your cancer... It'll grow more... And I am planning to go back to London for your treatment"

"That's fine, Phi... I just want to spend time with you and I don't want to go back. Can we stay a little longer"

"Fine..."

           Freen couldn't resist her, she loved her. When they finally arrived at the park, Becky slowly sat down on the bench and saw Freen was carrying some paintbrushes and other supplies.

"What are you going to do?"

            Freen turned to Becky.

"I want to paint"

"Me??"

"Yes, you. I want to paint you. I've been thinking about it for a while now"

          Freen smiled and replied. Becky smiled warmly,

"Are you sure? I'm not exactly in my best shape right now"

"That's exactly why I want to paint you here"

          Freen held her hand and kissed it softly. After a moment, Freen started painting. She smiled at Becky and,

"Look... there are thousands of birds in the sky...!"

          She shouted in excitement.

"It's perfect with you"

          When the painting was finally finished, Freen stepped back and admired her work. She took it beside Becky and showed her the art.

"Wow... It's beautiful, Phi. It means the world to me... What's the name of this painting??"

"I haven't given it a name yet. Do you want to suggest one?"

          Freen whispered as she turned to face Becky. She kissed her cheek softly and then Becky began,

"Thousands of Birds..."

"Ohh... what an aesthetic name!"

"It reminds me of the freedom and beauty of the sky, just like how you make me feel. And plus, there are thousands of birds in the sky. So, it suits perfectly"

"I love it..."

          Becky suddenly laid down her head on Freen's shoulder.

"What if I die now?"

          Freen's smile disappeared as she heard Becky's words.

"Don't talk like that"

          Freen said softly, her voice was cracking.

"Phi, I am so tired. I've fought for so long but... I'm scared. I don't know if I can keep going"

"You're the strongest person I know, Beck. I need you to stay with me. We have so many dreams, so many plans. I also want a daughter, Beck"

          Becky laughed,

"A daughter?? That's impossible, Phi. My health isn't good at all..."

"But we can name her 'Dua', which means star"

          Becky smiled gently, holding Freen's hand tightly.

"You always had the most beautiful dreams for us. I wish I could be there to see them come true"

"Don't talk like that, you are saying like..."

           Tears dropped from Freen's eyes. Becky wiped them,

"Promise me... you'll find happiness, Phi. Promise me, you'll live for both of us"

           Freen nodded,

"I promise, Beck. I'll live for us... I'll keep you in my heart forever"

           As the last of the sunlight faded and the night fell over the park, Becky's breaths grew slower. Then, with one final, gentle breath, Becky's eyes closed. Freen looked down at Becky,

"Beck... Let's go home. It's getting dark"

"..."

           There was no response.

"BecBec..."

          She whispered, then she shook Becky's arm but it didn't work. She was worried,

"Becky! Don't tease me like this, Beck... Teerak... Look at me"

          But she didn't get any response from Becky. She immediately called the ambulance...

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