35: Do I Regret This Body?

It was a bright, sunny day, and even though Wendy was sleeping in Povrzete's room, she got out of bed and started tidying up her room. There were things scattered around the room. "Oh... is he really working today?"

"Okay, I'll handle it."

Porvzete and Voda then cautiously entered the room to see what situation he was in.

"How are you? Are you awake?"
"Yes."
"Oh... that's good. You'll be alone. Want me to help you clean your room?"
"Okay."

Povrzete and Voda immediately went in and helped clean the room.

*tap* *tap* *tap*

"Yes, please come in."
"Hello, Miss. How are you?"
"I'm feeling much better. Why am I sleeping in your room? It seems a bit messy."
"Well... it's our fault, Miss. We apologize for what happened last night."
"Oh... I understand. Can you help me clean up?"
"Yes."

The two of them cleared away all the clutter and cleaned Povrzete's room. Finally, they apologized to Wendy for that incident, which felt like a throwback to the past.

"Babe, can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
"How much do you want for the baby?"
"What? Why are you asking me that?"
"What? Yeah, why are you asking me that?"
"You were the one who asked, weren't you surprised?"
"Um... sorry, do we...?"
"What do you want to do?"
"Do you want to do it in bed?"
"Okay, do whatever you want. It's easy, right?"
"What? Oh, no, not at all, honey. I'm just embarrassed."

"Sorry, hehe..."
"We've been doing this for ages. Looking for a nice house, the bare necessities, so that we can have kids someday. Lots of them."
"Wow, I can't believe it."
"I'm just a normal kid, and now we're spending time together."
"Okay, *smoosh*, today is so great."
"Um, yeah, honey, I hope the baby is healthy."

*Don't tell the kids, okay? *
*Sound of a broken TV*

"Should this be over now? We're human beings, too, and I'm tired of the hardships in this world."

"You're the only one who can protect me and my children. Don't abandon me. If you leave, I'll take my own life. I'm tired of this difficult situation, and of my neighbors who keep up a false front in this critical situation."

"Are you leaving your beloved children behind in such a tragic way?"

"No, their lives will be ruined like porridge."

"I won't give up. I'm a woman ready to settle down and move on with my life. May you rest in peace. Thank you for choosing me as your partner. Don't worry."

"I love you, I love you. I'm sure it will be okay this time. I hope we'll meet again. Lunga, thank you for being a true partner."

Wendy's tears gradually subsided, and Povrzete and Voda helped her calm down.

"Hey, don't worry. My husband and I are rooting for you, okay?"
"Yeah, we're here. Besides, a lot has happened since we got married, and we've learned a lot, but we'll never be a couple like you."
"Don't give up, okay?"
"Good luck."

"Yeah...thanks for your support." The two of them smiled happily, and after finally finishing cleaning up Povrzete's room, the class began.

"No matter where you are, whether you are alive or dead, until the day we meet again, you have a heart to cherish and love. The only way to do your best is to wait for the right time. Don't give up until death comes. You just need to do your best in each and every moment of your life. Fight until the very end and meet the people you love." - Shiki Terimo