Risorgimento

9: let's get you to the hospital

He looked around and saw the apartment was empty. His penthouse that was before filled with so many clutters and expensive decors now left with nothing. Ichiro felt confused, who would take his belongings? He didn't see anything else until he felt someone hold his hand and he looked to the person who was there, It was her, Elnore. Her hair tied up in a bun protecting her beautiful skin from the soft bristles of her locks. She smiles sweetly up at him and hugs his arm as she closes her eyes. Ichiro wasn't able to speak, he wanted to tell her how beautiful she was, how regretful he is for letting it happen, how heartbroken he still is, that his longing for her isn't helping at all for him to move on. But he can't open his mouth and say any words. So he stood there and took a deep breath as he enjoyed her touch on his skin, oh how does he miss her holding his arm like that.

"Ichiro. Ichiro wake up. Ichiro."

Ichiro opened his eyes and saw himself on the soft couch, seeing the used glass, bottle of wine and scotch on the table. He's sure he didn't mean to fall asleep in the living room. He sat up and saw his phone ringing on the coffee table so he picked it up and answered it.

"Ichiro," he answered as he wiped the sleep away from his eyes.

"Good morning, boss. It's Luke, just have to ask permission if we're going to put up the decors for halloween already?"

"Yeah sure," he said with his groggy voice.

"Alright, I'm sorry for waking you up."

"No, it's fine. I might not be able to come in today, but I'll try. Just update me by noon," he said and ended the call not waiting for Luke's reply. He places his phone beside him as he slumped his body back on the couch as he rubbed his face with both his hands. Groaning in annoyance as he remembers his dream, he needs to get over her already.

"Alexa, play The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala," he said with his raspy voice. The speakers almost boomed when the song played. He took off his shirt and walked inside the bathroom to take a bath.

He thought to himself, I shouldn't be thinking of her anymore. Not even a speck of a memory about her. No more. He stood in front of the mirror as he stared at himself, he did lose some weight ever since the break up. The dark circle under his eyes got deeper, and his skin got paler. He sighed and went inside the shower as he thinks of ways on how to help himself.

He got out of the shower and immediately put on some clothes before going through his big closet. He takes out a box on the top shelf that had the name "Elnore" written on it. He looks around and picks up anything that reminds him of her, even the ring that he used for the supposed wedding proposal.

He took it all in his arms and stood up, grunting with how heavy it was. He opened the door and walked towards the end of the hall where the garbage disposal was and threw it all there. It was late when he remembered that there were some fragile objects inside it.

Ichiro then checked his phone and saw that Luke messaged him. He said that the place was half filled already and that the decorations are already placed. He took a deep breath, now relieved that he's slowly letting himself work on recovering. He then put on his shoes and walked out with his earphones properly placed in his ears. He twisted his bracelet as he walked down the street, he'd rather see the city properly than just in his car passing through the views. He was too enthused in the music he was listening to when he realized that he's getting near his shop.

"Excuse me! Sorry!" 

"Hey! Watch where you're going!" 

Ichiro took out one earplug when he saw a girl running his way. He moved to the right allowing the girl trip on the dog's leash, falling face first. The people stared at her and so did Ichiro. She didn't move at all, it made him think that she might be..

"Owww," she winces as she rolls on her back. She held her wrist as some blood rolled down her cheeks.

"Help her, man," the old man said to Ichiro who sighed before bending down and helping the girl out. 

"My beret," she said and placed it on her head. "Ow," she winced.

"Let's get you to the hospital," Ichiro said.

"Thank you but I have to go to work."

"You're going to work with blood on your cheek and probably a broken wrist?" Ichiro asks.

"Yes," she said before saying "Well no."

Ichiro rolled his eyes and booked an uber for her. They sat on the front of the store as they waited for the car to arrive. He checked the table and reminded himself that he has to buy new ones for the outside area of his shop.

"Thank you," the girl said. "My name's Agatha by the way."

"Ichiro," he replied shortly and she gulped. He gave her a side eye and nods. "Your uber will be here in a few," he said and Agatha gave him a small smile. Why would she still smile at a situation like this? He thought.

"Why were you even running?" he asks and she looks at him as she pressed on her cheek that was bleeding.

"Oh, I'm late for work," she said, embarrassed. "My boss is gonna be mad," she added.

"Why are you late?" he asks, not even thinking if he's being intrusive.

"The guy that lives across my place kept playing loud music last night even if I asked him to stop because I have work early in the morning. He didn't, so I had to stay up until 3 am when he stopped playing the music. Which reminds me, I'll be scolding him later."

"Scold? What is he? Your boyfriend?" he laughs.

"N-no," she said and blushed. "Anyway," she said and stood up "It's nice meeting you Ichiro."

He simply nods and watches Agatha get in the car before he went inside the shop. He then remembers that it was the girl who made her bracelets in his cafe. 

"Hey boss," Aleli greeted as she walked towards him. "Some lady left this for you," she said and gave him an envelope.

"Did she say her name?"

"She didn't," Aleli said and she walked back to her spot before she sang again.

Ichiro walked to his office and locked the door. He sat on his table and dreaded to open the envelope. He let it sit there for a moment as he checked his emails. He tried his best not to look at the envelope but it was just there. So he took it in his hands and opened it.

ELNORE AND HARVEY

Request the pleasure of your company to enjoy their wedding on the 27th of November, 2019. 

Ceremony, Wedding Dinner and Reception to follow from 2:00PM to MIDNIGHT.

Elnore and Harvey has reserved 2 seats for you.