Meant to be?

Chapter 18

CHAPTER 18

"Mei I..." Yuzu struggled to get the words out and couldn't figure out why it was so hard for her. She held Mei's hand tightly. Feeling Mei's hand in her own made Yuzu feel butterflies in her stomach. When she was younger she used to declare to the world everyday that she was in love with Mei Aihara. But now standing in front of the Aihara Heiress the words wouldn't leave her mouth. Did those three words not belong to Mei anymore?

Yuzu was lost in her thoughts as she heard Mei speak.

"I love you too."

"Huh?" Yuzu couldn't believe her ears. The way that Mei could say those words to her so calmly and confidently definitely made an impression. Yuzu was stunned, to say the least, and didn't know what to do next. Fortunately, Mei continued to speak.

"Years ago I was so afraid to say those words to you Yuzu. But now I can confidently say that I love you with my entire heart......But I know that I'm too late. I just want you to be happy." Mei rubbed her thumb along Yuzu's knuckles, she felt Yuzu's engagement ring and she couldn't stop the smile that was now on her lips. But what was more surprising to Mei was that she knew why she was smiling.

The thought of Yuzu with Ren hurt Mei. However, she was happy that Yuzu had found someone that cherished her and treated her the way she should have always been treated. Ren was a true gentleman and Mei couldn't have wished for anyone better for the woman she loved. She felt as though she could die in peace knowing that Yuzu had found true happiness and would be cared for by Ren.

Mei looked into Yuzu's caring eyes and all she could see was genuine love. Looking down at her hand with the I.V. drip Mei gave Yuzu's hand a quick squeeze before she continued to speak.

"Yuzu, I don't have much time left. Don't waste your time here with me."

She knew that Yuzu would insist on staying by her side right now, but Mei wanted to let the blonde know that she and Ren had her blessing and that it was ok to be by his bedside instead of with her.

"No Mei, we can fix this. Don't give up." Yuzu's eyes had a burning determination in them as she spoke.

There was no way that she would lose Mei a second time.

"There are many other options and you're at the top of the list for donors. Please don't give up." Yuzu pleaded with Mei as she brought their linked hands to her lips and kissed the top of Mei's hand.

Mei always lost her resolve when it came to Yuzu. Since the day she realised that she was indeed in love with Yuzu, Mei knew she would try to move mountains for the blonde if she could. She would try her best for Yuzu with what meager strength she had left.

Softening her gaze Mei spoke in a gentle voice.

"Ok Yuzu, I'll try"

Yuzu gave a wide smile before grabbing Mei's chart and rereading over the results.

The two sat in silence as Yuzu reviewed Mei's case. Mei couldn't stop a smile from forming on her lips as she looked at her ex lover. Yuzu frowned slightly as she continued to read through the chart.

As Yuzu poured all her energy into finding some clue to help Mei, the violet eyed woman stared out the hospital window. She imagined how things could have gone differently and what that would have meant for she and Yuzu.

"I was so scared that I was going to lose one of you."

Mei turned her head to see Yuzu looking out the same window as she spoke in a low whisper.

"First Ren, and then...." Yuzu couldn't finish her sentence. Mei quickly placed a strand of hair behind Yuzu's ear as she spoke.

"Please don't over stress yourself Yuzu. It's not good for you or the baby."

Yuzu's head shot up as she heard Mei speak. Amidst everything that had happened, the worried medical student totally forgot that she was pregnant.

"When was the last time you ate a proper meal?" Mei asked as she looked at a very tired and drained Yuzu.

Yuzu nervously scratched the back of her head as she answered the raven haired beauty.

"Well ummmmm, I think maybe yesterday."

Mei gave Yuzu a stern look as she spoke in her student council voice.

"Go eat something Yuzu, I will still be here when you get back."

Yuzu looked at the door, then back to Mei. She was going to protest but knew that would only upset the ex student council president even more. The last thing Yuzu wanted to do was cause Mei any unnecessary stress. So with a small smile, Yuzu stood up and went to leave to get something to eat. As she held the door handle, Yuzu quickly turned around and spoke.

"Ahh that's right." She put her finger in the air as it seemed she just remembered something important.

Not speaking another word, Yuzu went back over to Mei and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I'll be back soon Mei."

Mei sat completely confused at what had just happened. She would be lying if she said that she wasn't happy that she and Yuzu were on good terms. But what exactly did all of this mean for them?

-Sigh-

Letting out a long sigh Mei closed her eyes as she felt her eyelids become heavy.

She thought, 'Just a few minutes' as she fell asleep.

Yuzu made her way down to the hospital canteen. It wasn't until she reached the front counter that she realised how hungry she actually was. With her stomach growling, she ordered chicken curry and waited at a nearby table. Then, she quickly pulled out her phone and started searching the internet and taking notes.

Yuzu quickly lost track of time, like she always did when she was deep in research mode. She remained engrossed in her research until she felt a hand on her shoulder. She took a break from her screen and was finally able to look up. Yuzu made eye contact with her mum. Ume stared sadly down at her with a small grief-filled smile.

"Mama?" Yuzu looked at her mum with frantic concern. It was clear that something was wrong.

Ume stood in silence for a few moments before she finally found the courage to speak as she moved closer to her daughter attempting a comforting hug.

"Yuzu......I'm so sorry."

Yuzu felt her entire world slowly disintegrate as she looked into her mother's eyes. 'No,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no' Yuzu replayed the one word over and over in her head as she closed her eyes in denial of what Ume's words implied. This had to be all just a dream, it had to be. Not one word left Yuzu's mouth. She tried her hardest to say something, anything, but nothing would come out. She felt as if all the oxygen in the room had vanished and her legs turned to jelly making her feel as if she would collapse.

Ume held her daughter in her gaze as she took in a shaky breath and spoke again.

"They tried everything, there was nothing they could do."

TO BE CONTINUED....

AWWWWWWW :( THIS STORY IS NEARLY AT THE END, SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER BUT I FELT LIKE I HAD TO END IT THERE:) YOU ALL KNOW HOW I LOVE MY CLIFFHANGERS.

ANYWAY THATS ENOUGH FROM ME, I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO READ THIS STORY TILL THE END, HAVE A GREAT DAY AND HAPPY READING