Just letting you all know I will be updating this story in First Person from here on.
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I still couldn't believe I was finally able to see. It was all so surreal. After living a life in darkness to be able to see the light...it was as if my life had started anew. My eyes were still adjusting as it would take time to be fully functional but even now what I am seeing is like a dream come true.
"Shall we go downstairs?" Eisuke, who stood besides me as I admired the view from the windows, still had a small smile on his face from watching me. I turned to him with a bright smile, "Yeah. The others should be waiting. I bet they will be surprised." I had no idea what they looked like so to be seeing them for the first time was exciting.
Just as we were about to leave the room together, Eisuke leaned over and whispered into my ear. I carefully listened, and with a somewhat surprised reaction, I nodded. There was a mischievous glint in his eyes as he grabbed my hand. And with that we made our way downstairs.
Holding hands we walked down the stairs, and when we reached the bottom I saw the guys sitting around, talking amongst themselves. I couldn't help but gasp a little as I saw them all for the first time. 'They all look so handsome. Is this what all men look like?' That was the first thing that crossed my mind.
Finally noticing us they turned around and focused their gazes on me. Anticipation filled their eyes, it seemed they were all eager to know the results of my operation.
"Well, did it work?" Soryu asked, his eyes fixed squarely on me.
'I am supposed to play along now I think?' I pretended I still couldn't see and did my best to keep a blank expression. Besides me, Eisuke put on a look of disappointment and shook his head. "It was a total failure." All the guys shoulders slumped at the news. It almost made me feel bad for fooling them. I didn't think it would hit them so hard, I mean I was the one who was blind not them but seeing how much they cared touched my heart.
"It's okay. I don't need to see to know you all care so deeply for me." I smiled happily and they all grew embarrassed and didn't know where to look. I thought it was oddly adorable.
"I-It's not like we care THAT much or a-anything." Ota said while blushing, it made me giggle.
"We just wanted you to be able to see so you can manage better, that's all." Soryu added, trying to act tough but his awkwardness shone through.
Seeing them all be so flustered I began to walk up to them and got a closer look, even though they thought I couldn't see their faces. 'Hehe, they are all so red.' I stood there in front of them still pretending I couldn't see with them still being flustered when I looked up at them all directly, "Surprise." I said with my biggest smile and glanced between the group. In an instant they all gasped and nearly jumped backwards.
"Wha?!" A look of surprise and confusion ran over their faces. They couldn't believe what was happening. Soryu was the first to speak, "...You can actually see?" I nodded, "That's right." Behind me, Eisuke had lost it in a fit of laughter. The guys turned towards him giving pointed looks, "That was a mean trick to play." Baba pouted. They all looked miffed that they had been tricked but then realizing I could actually see they all grew noticeably calmer.
"So you can really see... That's good." That was all Soryu said but the tiny small on his face coupled with his soft expression showed just how happy he was. "That's great! We should have a party and celebrate!" Baba said in a raised voice, one filled with excitement and joy. Eisuke let out a small breath and rolled his eyes, "Anything to have a party." But he couldn't deny feeling the same way. It was like everyone was sharing in my joy and excitement to finally be able to see, as if it was themselves who just had their vision restored. 'I have never felt so happy in my life...' I could feel the emotions building up within me It nearly brought tears to my eyes, I have never felt so truly loved before.
"Now you will be able to see all sorts of things. There is so many beautiful pieces of art out there just waiting for you to see." Ota said with a kind smile. Eisuke gave a small nod and wrapped and arm my waist and pulled me close, "That's right. And I will take her to see them all." He declared. "Huh." I looked up at him. It still hadn't fully sunk in I had a rich boyfriend but even more so that I truly would be able to see all these works of art out in the world. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. 'Is this what real happiness feels like?' I thought over it. I didn't know the answer to that question but one thing I knew was at that moment I really was happy. Would this happiness last and where would life take me from here? I didn't know but I sure was excited to find out. I knew there would be more trouble ahead but as long as I had Eisuke with me I didn't have anything to fear.
After telling the other guys the news we did indeed celebrate. Lots of laughter was shared all around and I felt truly alive. We partied until dawn as that was when we all passed out; sound asleep with smiles on our faces. For a while after that, Eisuke took me out to various places that weren't too far away from the hotel. But in the future he wanted to take me even further, he really did want to show me the world.
I had forgotten all about the pain of my past. Only now was what mattered to me. I thought this was how things would always go until one day Eisuke came to me with surprising news.
"I may have found your family."
"What? My family?!"
I froze at this news and grew anxious. My family that I thought tossed me away because I was useless... Did I really want to meet them? What if they ruined the happiness I was now feeling? Fear started to overcome me but at the same time I couldn't stop the curiosity that plagued me. I don't remember anything about my family so maybe this might be my chance to discover something about my past. Maybe things aren't exactly how I imagine them. But It could also affect my life as I know it and this frightens me... However, if Eisuke really has found my family...I have made up my mind...I do want to meet them. And if it means learning the truth then I want to know, even if it hurts me. That is what I have decided.
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Note: From here on will be the sequel.
