Dark Princess

I'll Take It WhereVER You Go

Earnest's Point of View

I'm off to New York for work this week. Periodically should visit each branch of the office every year, maybe 2 or 3 times a year. And since I was also needed as an Earnest Fashion Global Ambassador, I also had to shoot or shoot for advertisements of every new product.

Looks like my work this week will be fun, not happy to see Jade progress. I could do anything to see him improve so much, even if I had to cancel any trip I wanted. But good, he finally fell asleep. I picked up my flight ticket at 2 a.m. Being late is okay. But I wonder, what might happen in the morning when he wakes up? I would be so happy even if she cried when she didn't find me beside her. I want that. That long wait must be paid for by, at least, showing how much he loves me. And it would be much better than looking at him blankly and emotionlessly.

As soon as I arrived at the office, I tried to set a schedule, in anticipation of things that could delay my return. This time, no matter what happens, I have to go home sooner.

I got a call from Denise. It was there Tuesday morning, and it was evening in NY, I just finished work for the day.

"Earnest..."

"Hallo auntie?"

"Is your aunt interfering with your work?"

"Oh, no aunt. It's office hours. What's up, aunt?"

"I'm sorry auntie left and didn't get to see you. We should have talked about Jade's progress before you left. Tell me, what happened on Sunday? We hurriedly left after seeing the good atmosphere there..."

"Jade's condition is good, progress is good. She eventually showed some expression through her eyes and face, sometimes her body language. But still, there are no words. He even dared to hug me. The great progress. Before, he wouldn't even look at me. How's aunt now? I hope everything's okay there..."

"Well, that's Earnest's problem. Not good at all. His mood is very bad. Since Monday morning. This morning, he had not even risen from his bed. He didn't sleep but he didn't do anything. Aunty continued to read books to him even though there was no reaction. But he eats very little. Aunt is worried. Is there something wrong last Sunday?"

"Ah... Let's do this, aunt. Let me talk on the phone and make sure he hears, did he have breakfast this morning?"

"Not Earnest. Ouch... Hence. Let's try it. Wait, aunt will give her this phone. Wait.. aunt walks into her room now." I heard her footsteps reach the room, the door opened and closed.

"Earnest, aunt activate the speakers. Have a chat. Auntie's going downstairs to prepare breakfast."

"Good aunt, thank you..." I waited until the sound of her steps came out and the door was closed.

"Jade's? Dear... I'm in NY now. Very far from you. I can't go there right now to see how you are. So please help me. Be all right, baby, okay? Keep health. Do the routine as usual. You have to eat and sleep well. If there's anything to you, I can't jump fast to see you, too far, baby. Okay?" I was silent for a moment. Try to figure out what's going on across there. I heard a noise, he moved closer to the phone, I could hear his breathing. My heart is not playing happy. That means he's responding.

"Now it's 10pm here. Just finished the job today. Can I sleep with Jade? But if you're like this, how can I calm down, baby? Please, do as usual. Eat 3 times a day. I have to see Jade better and healthier than last weekend. I'd be sad if the volume of your cheeks were reduced. The darling? Are you there? May I get something like yes or any answer, hmmm...?" All I could hear was his breath. It doesn't matter Earnest, the point is he responds.

"alright. Let's rise. Let's start the routine today. Have you taken a shower? A breakfast? And let me rest Jade. Okay well? Now you're the one who closed this call, so I know that you're listening. I love you Jade..." I heard her voice move and the call ended. It means he listened and responded. That's enough for now. I couldn't be happier. I think I need to make 5 days of my work into 3 or 2 days only, if possible. I want to hug him right now, and see his better development.

...

I made it 3 days. I was so tired from a job that was physically and mentally draining, but my heart was so happy. I don't care if my body is tired.

I took the fastest flight I could get that day. I don't mind the jets I'm gonna get. As soon as I landed at Incheon airport, I headed to the villa. I called Denise to make sure I could keep her company for the rest of the week. I should and hope he will let me do it.

"Tante, I finished my work faster and have now landed in Incheon. Can I visit Jade? I mean, I'll keep her company until the weekend. Can you auntie?" He laughed happily.

"Earnest! Of course you can. Aunt is very happy. Know it? As soon as you called her last Tuesday, she got up and did her daily routine. Without waiting for instructions from aunt. Auntie sure all she needs is you. Aunty was just a little sad, hoping she would be happier with me. But it's the same with you. Aunty stays dicuekin like she used to..." He said while occasionally laughing. And that's enough, I got approval.

It was past midnight when I arrived. I called the nanny a few minutes ago to open all the doors for me. After putting all the luggage on the sofa table, I got closer to the bed. He's sleeping well. Jade is a good girl, she does exactly as I instructed. I took a few minutes to clean my body, take a warm bath, because then I would sleep well, and put on the pajamas I carried in the suitcase. And I lay beside him. Gently, I took her into my arms and kissed her forehead. He moved, wrapped his hands around my body. I saw, but he still closed his eyes. No problem, he knows that I'm here.

"Jade, for you, I'm struggling to make the 5-day schedule 3, baby. See it? Miss you. I'm so glad you finally responded, even like this, it's enough for now. I want to be with you every second. Hurry back, Jade. Let's get married. So I can take you with me wherever I go..." I rubbed his back gently. He hugged me tighter.