Mr. Hephephobias

CHAPTER 72 - Mickey's Light and Wounds

The agony Mickey has been going through is like stepping randomly between broken pieces of glass in a dark room. It's hard to find a way out without getting scratches. For her mother's sake, she survives and does not want to run away. He waited with hope and continued to pray that the light would come for him and his mother. For a kid his age, it's too hard to play the adult game.

"I can't run, but I don't want to run. I'm not alone, but there's still her, the mother I need to protect. This body is too small, these hands and feet are too small, but I can still survive."

Compared to his angry gaze, he was only able to bow with fear towards his father. It was not his fault, it was neither his choice nor his wish to be born into a family that only gave wounds and suffering.

"I've never regretted being born your son. I was lucky to have a mother who always fought to protect me. I can see and feel the true love of a mother from your sacrifice."

Little Mickey was standing in front of the ICU, a room where the mother lay in a coma with the help of medical devices. He still cannot forget the struggle of his mother who always embraced him by enduring the pain every time protecting him from the cruel father's blows. Yeah, that's all he gets in his mind every time he sees his mom.

For Mickey, Rayn is the light sent to him. If it wasn't for Rayn's arrival, maybe Mickey and his mother would have had a different fate. He did not know if he could still see his mother or if he could not see the world.

Rayn, who is also being treated at the same hospital as Mickey, has just regained consciousness. He fell unconscious when the medical team arrived at Mickey's residence.

“Mother..”

Rayn only regained consciousness after a long sleep from the influence of drugs. He called his mother who was sitting with his hands. He felt every tear his mother fell on his hands.

Ryan's mother approached and called out his name. "You've woken up, baby" she said in tears. He got up from his seat and called the nurse and the doctor.

“Mickey, what about Mickey and what about his mother?” rayn asked his mother in a soft voice

While his mother was worried about his condition, Ryan was still worried about others. "You don't worry baby, Mickey has got medical attention, so has his mother" Rayn's mother said by stroking Rayn's hair.

Rayn's mother goes to Mickey's treatment room, but is shocked by the empty room. Mickey wasn't there, not even a drip needle hung up. Rayn's mother panicked, and even the nurse on guard was shocked to discover that she had just returned from the toilet.

“It's midnight, where is she” Ryan's mother said as she searched through each hospital ward with several nurses and bodyguards.

In the midst of his panic, he finally finds Mickey. Mickey sits alone in front of the ICU room crying, pleading with God for the safety of his mother who is currently in a coma.

Rayn's mother approached and sat right next to Mickey. “You must be very worried about him” he said.

Mickey opened his eyes and looked at Rayn's mother with bruised eyes. He could not speak anymore, his tears were falling. She cried in front of Rayn's mother. "What should I do?" he asked intermittently because of his sobbing.

“It's so cold how can you roam around midnight” he said by taking off the jacket he wore for Mickey.

Rayn's mother's tears fell, her heart feeling as if it was sliced at how unfortunate little Mickey was. “If you're so worried about him, you're gonna have to make this body heal. Your mother will cry when opening her eyes should see you wearing this patient's shirt” said Rayn's mother while buttoning the jacket one by one, a jacket that looks very loose on the tiny body.

“Finish” he continued with a smile.

Mickey still only shed his tears, Rayn's mother immediately hugged him. Rayn's mother persuades Mickey to return to his room because he must rest in order to recover quickly and they return. Rayn's mother kept Mickey until he fell asleep.

“Poor child, you can definitely get through this all” said Rayn's mother by stroking Mickey's slumbering hair.

Days changed and 2 weeks passed, Mickey's condition gradually improved. Doctors allowed Mickey to go home and get outpatient. Rayn pleads with her father and mother to help Mickey and his mother.

Rayn is the only son in the Anderson family, Rayn's request is the superiority of her parents. Rayn's mother decides to take Mickey and care for him at Anderson's residence, while Mickey's mother is transferred to the best hospital for maximum care.

Rayn's father, Mr. Charles Dean Anderson, ordered one of his family's personal attorneys to solve a violent case committed by Mickey's father.

“The man should be arrested and thrown in jail, make sure he gets the harshest sentence” Rayn's father orders to his lawyer.

A month later, Mickey's father is finally caught on his run. Mickey's father was sentenced to 20 years in prison for domestic abuse, attempted murder and human rights violations. Mickey can be more calm because he should not be afraid anymore because his father has been thrown into prison.

The punishment should still not be commensurate with the suffering Mickey and his mother endured. Even until now Mickey's mother is still in a coma in the hospital.3 months passed, 6 months passed, and until 1 year passed, Mickey's mother was still in a coma.

During his time in the Anderson family, Mickey received medical attention for his psychic. He finally began to get his cheer back thanks to Rayn and the sincerity of Rayn's mother who took care of him.

Mickey is actually a clever, kind and jolly boy. It was evident from his post-partum attitude regardless of the trauma he had. Rayn's mother really likes him, especially Rayn also feels happy about the existence

Mickey.

Rayn's mother continues to care for and educate Mickey like her own son, she doesn't even distinguish what she gives to Rayn and Mickey. What Rayn got, Mickey also got, including Rayn's mother's affection.

Rayn never complained about the attitude of his mother who loved Mickey very much, it made him happy, because his father and mother were heartened to accept Mickey.

As time passed, Rayn's mother began to expect more, she felt like she had 2 sons. He asked Mickey to call him mother. Rayn's mother was saddened whenever Mickey kept calling her Madam.

“I'm sorry madam, but I only have one mother” reject Mickey politely.

Mickey's refusal did not discourage Rayn's mother or diminish her affection. Rayn's mother and father made a big decision for Mickey. They want to legally become Mickey's adoptive parents, making him part of the Anderson family.

Mickey again rejected it, he is not ungrateful for the goodwill of the Anderson family. He felt that if he still had a family, he still had a mother. Even though his mother is still in a coma, she is still the family he has.

The Anderson family accepts Mickey's decision, asking Mickey to remain willing to stay in Anderson's residence until his mother regains consciousness and improves. Mickey says he will repay the kindness of the Anderson family by devoting his life.

The Anderson family never expected anything in return from Mickey. For Ryan's parents, Mickey's whereabouts have brought a new color to his family, especially for their son, Ryan. Mickey loved Ryan very much and treated him like his own brother.

Mickey has now earned a good life, everyone in the Anderson family loves him. Rayn and Rayn's mother accompany Mickey to go visit his mother in the hospital.

However, life and happiness instantly disappear when that night arrives, the night of the accident that claimed the life of Ryan's mother. Not only the Anderson family, the event was also a huge blow to him. He had to lose someone who was like an angel to him.

Not only that, two weeks later after the accident, Mickey had to swallow the news again, Mickey's birth mother died. Anderson's family decides to give Mickey's mother's final resting place right next to Rayn's mother's grave.

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#Back

Rayn has told all of them to Lucia, a poignant memory Mickey has always kept until adulthood.

“I didn't expect him to experience it all” Lucia said.

“You are right, even to this day I still trouble him” Rayn said.

Mickey, who has dedicated his life to Rayn, always looks stronger than Rayn. Now they have grown up. Since Rayn's experience of haphephobia, Mickey has decided to always be on Rayn's side. He will always protect and protect Rayn. He never left Ryan. He always gave up on Rayn.

Not only to Rayn, Mickey also devoted himself faithfully to Rayn's father, Mr. Charles Dean Anderson who always gave his best for him. Including the efforts given by Rayn's father to imprison the father.

At a time when Rayn and her father's relationship is not good, being between the two is the hardest thing for Mickey. He must remain loyal to both. To keep his promise to protect Rayn and to keep his loyalty to Rayn's father.

"It must have been very difficult for him" Lucia said.

“You're right. He has to say whatever my father wants to know about me, and he will tell me honestly whatever I ask about my father. He will never refuse and will always try to convey it in a wise way so that we do not misunderstand each other. Since I knew it would make it even more difficult, I would rather not ask and not care about what my father planned or did to me" Rayn replied.

Lucia holds Rayn's hand. "I can see it. You always seem to be trying to keep his feelings. That's why you didn't want to ask him anything, including about the accident. I believe there will be a way that is best for both of you. I'm sure that's what Mickey's mom and your mom are hoping for in heaven. A good ending for their two sons" he said.

"I will continue with the hypnotherapy, but I need time" Rayn said, stepping first and standing right in front of Lucy.

"You're right, slow down. We do it slowly" said Lucia smiling, she approached and continued their journey.

Lucia leaned her head on Rayn's shoulder, she walked in unison following Rayn's footsteps. They continued to enjoy the aroma of Petrichor left behind by the rain.

"Thank you" said Rayn inwardly smilingly looking towards Lucia.

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*** To Be Continued***

 

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