Protect Me ~Kyoya Ootori~ (OHSHC) WATTYS2017

Ch. 18 A Bad Doctor

Previously

"In here, miss..." she say quietly, stepping aside. I choke on my own breath when she comes into view, with... The maid? I hear someone else gasp but I know for a fact this time it's not me. Dr. Lee stands abruptly, anger boiling in her eyes. "Mother. You can't be here. You either, Lithia." Dr. Lee hisses.

What the hell.

Third Person P.O.V.

         It took Elise several minutes to process what was going on. Reality hit her in the stomach, and took her words away. Kyoya stood, clenching his fists and feeling utterly helpless. What the hell did he miss? This doctor, is Elise's sister? Did Elise know? Judging by her face it was unlikely she was unaware of it. And there in the doorway, was none other than Elise's mother herself. Dr. Lee glared at her but kept her confident posture, and remained cool. No one even seemed to notice the little tape recorder clipped on the doctor's lab coat, or when she hit the record button. "Can a mother not swing by to see her babies?"  that sickly woman cooed in such a way bumps crawled over your skin and made your stomach twist and shake. "You don't know the meaning of being a mother." Dr Lee hissed,  stepping toward Elise in an odd protective way. Kyoya stepped closer to, scooping Elise's hand in his.  "Hotchiko," Dr. Lee raised her voice, "You can't be in here. It doesn't matter if you're direct relatives, you're on a no-visitation list, and you do not have custody of this child." She  pointed to the door. Their mother smirked, clicked her tongue and stepped closer to Dr. Lee. "Don't tell me what to do, little bitch. I brought you into this world and I'll take you out of it. Elise will be coming home with me today and-" "Ms. Kinowa, before we get riled up, perhaps it would be in your interest to speak to me outside." Kyoya interrupted her, and everyone fell silent. She tapped her foot impatiently, but nodded after a moment. The duo left the room briskly and all fell silent other than the beeping machines. Elise fidgeted in the bed and avoided eye contact from Dr. Lee. The woman, who moments earlier informed her that she would be putting her in a mental facility... Was her sister? And Lithia too? Dr. Lee remained calm and began taking Elise's vitals.  "I'm sorry you had to find out about things like this, especially now. Just take your time to process it, but most importantly, focus on getting back on your feet." Dr. Lee said, and offered a smile to her little sister.

Kyoya's P.O.V.

        " You realize there's only one thing you have that could possibly interest me, don't you? " Elise's mother lit another cigarette and spat on the side walk beside her. "I'm aware, and I'm prepared to offer it to you. However I have a few conditions." I spoke coolly, containing the vile words crawling at my throat. Elise is to stubborn, she'd never give into Hotchiko.  I could end up losing Elise all together if she realizes what I plan to do. She'd call me selfish, and a traitor... But if I don't do this, I'll lose her anyways. "I want 10 million yen a month.  In cash." she said.  I take the cancer stick from her and smash it on the ground. Hotchiko laughed and pulled another, lighting it slowly just to push my buttons. "In return you will go home to America, sign over custody to my father, and never contact this family again." I stood my ground."You really love that worthless bitch huh? I've just gotten started and you're shutting me down before the magic even starts." she cackled and stepped too close to me. "You keep your magic to yourself." I growled, and for a second her eyes widened. "Hm. If you love her so much, why don't you marry her?"   "Because that would mean you get a share of our company as well." she smirked and opened her mouth,  just as a large crash echoed through the waiting room.  Elise came barreling out and hit the floor seconds later. Dr. Lee was right on her tail,  and Lithia came skipping out of the room over to us. Hotchiko smiled own at her and held out her hand. Lithia placed bundle of light brown hair in her palm. My eyes shot over to Elise, who was yanking at her hair, or the few inches left of it. I swung at her mother, but was blocked by Lithia. Before I could process anything else, Lithia swung around, and shot Hotchiko in the head.