Chapter 192 - Trapped

Two Months later…

In the most ill.u.s.trious and expensive housing estate in Country Z, there was a mansion that was built atop a hill that had the most spectacular view of the city. A man that looked like he was personally sculpted by god was pushing a wheelchair that sat a pale young man. The large contrast in body size was evident, but that did not ruin the tranquil atmosphere that the couple was in.

After a month on IV drips and other nutrients that enter his body indirectly, Sato started showing the ability to eat food directly through his mouth. This was spectacular news to Gray who had taken care of his lover ever since the day of Sato's rescue. It also meant that now, Gray could take Sato on walks outside. The weather was now breezy, but not that cold anymore. To be safe, Gray wrapped the boy in a nice warm scarf and a helped him wear on a thin jacket.

The couple would do walks as a routine every day. When the weather was warmer in the afternoon, the caretakers and butlers could see the two boys out in the garden. Gray had specially built a wheelchair pathway to push Sato around. Currently, they were sitting by the highest peak in their estate compound. There was a tree that was atop the point and it provided shade for Gray and Sato. Gray sat on the wooden bench as he turned to look at the young man beside him.

It had been a long time since Gray had seen his lover's smile. Internally, he struggled with that fact every now and then, but that thought would disperse without problem. After all, Sato was improving day by day.

"Back then, we never got to come to this peak together as we were always busy with work and schooling. Yet now, I really wished that we came up here in the past." Gray spoke to himself, reminiscing the past.

"You told me before that this city view was by far your most favourite scenic point. And so, I promise that we will come here together every time we have the opportunity to. Even if you were to stay in this state until we are both old and haggled, I will continue to push you to this very peak and we would enjoy this view together."

"I love you, Sato. As payback, when you recover, I would like to hear it from you too. Alright?" Gray peaked over from the side with his signature loving smile. There was not a trace of remorse whenever he did that. There was only affection and blind trust in the young man. He believed that Sato would one day be back to normal. And that day would be the happiest that Gray had ever been.

Tears started falling down from the side of Sato's eyes. Unsure about what that meant, Gray simply thought that the boy's eyes were getting irritated from the wind. As he wiped away the tears for Sato, he said, "Let us go back in then. The weather may still be too cold for you to stay outside for a long period of time."

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In Sato's mind, ever since the surgery in Country Y, the young man had actually regained consciousness. When he woke up that day and realised that Gray was beside him, Sato cried out inwardly. He had full belief that Gray would save him from Yroth and all of this would be over. He was right. However, there was a huge problem. It seemed that no matter how Sato called out, his body would not listen to his instructions.

Sato's mind was essentially detached from his body and so now, he was living inside a shell that used to belong to him. Everyday, he would try to call out for his lover. Everyday, he would fail. Sato never gave up. He continued to do so and tried his very best to control his own body. Even something as simple as moving a finger, was impossible when he tried.

And so, the days went by and soon, it turned into weeks, which turned into months. It was basically another form of torture for the young man. Sato watched Gray take care of him everyday for the past 3 months. There was not even a single sound of complaint. In fact, Gray never once went without a day of talking to him. He was always there to keep Sato company and that in itself made Sato's days of silent torture less miserable.

The hopeful part was that although he was unable to control anything, Sato's body was gradually regaining body control, like it was relearning how to move. The process of recovery was slow, but small things like being able to eat again was a win for the young man. The days that Gray brought him outside for walks was definitely more pleasant than sitting on the bed.

When Gray had brought him to the hilltop to look at his favourite city view, Sato felt at ease. The day that Gray spoke about growing old together, Sato was touched inwardly. He was so touched that he actually cried again that day. He cried for Gray as he pitied his lover. He pitied how such a loving and caring man had to take care of vegetable like him. He pitied how no matter what he said Gray never received a reply back. He pitied Gray for choosing such an incompetent boyfriend as his lover. And for once, the tears that came out of Sato's face were truly from him.