Chapter 50: Kidney

Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Kidney "The rebate system will not work for the next 3 years." The voice continued, "Remember the rules? The only money you have spent on the family will be counted." Aurora rolled her eyes and muttered, "Broken system." The white mist: "..." "There is no need to be grumpy." The white mist sighed. "After 3 years, the rebate system will be upgraded and you will gain another feature." Aurora nodded and continued to ask, "Can I choose the years I want to fall into the coma?" "No." The white mist’s voice was firm, "You have 1 month. After 1 month, this offer will be over." Aurora raised an eyebrow, "Alright, then. I will take the offer. See you 1 month later." The white mist as if relieved said, "Alright." "Hey..." Aurora stopped, "If I will be coma for the next 3 years...how will I survive? I mean...I won’t be eating food..." The white mist as if amused replied, "You will be put on a ventilator." "What if someone wants to kill me and kidnap me?" Aurora’s brows were furrowed. The white mist chuckled, "I will make sure no one kidnaps you." "And what if...I want to use the bathroom?" Aurora asked worriedly. The white mist chuckled softly. "You won’t need to. Your body will be taken care of. You’ll be in a deep sleep, like a patient in the hospital. Everything will be handled." Aurora frowned. "So, I won’t feel anything?" "That’s right," the mist confirmed. "No hunger, no pain, no discomfort."Aurora crossed her arms. "That still sounds weird."The mist sighed. "You worry too much."Aurora rolled her eyes. "Of course, I do. You’re asking me to sleep for three years!"The mist didn’t reply. "Hey, can I...not just offer one of my siblings in my place?" Aurora asked. "I have many, even if each of them fell into a coma for a year, one of them will not have the chance to fall in a coma." The mist: "..." "No." The mist’s voice sounded as if it was gritting its teeth. Aurora turned silent before asking in a soft voice, "Hey, mist...in my dreams, I was completely fine till the age of 18...so why did I suddenly have Wilms tumor."The mist fell silent. Aurora clenched her fist and stared at the white mist with a dazed expression, "Maybe this Wilms tumor is everything a lie, right?"The white mist didn’t speak. It just floated there, silent. Aurora’s heart pounded. She took a shaky breath and whispered, "Say something."Still, no reply. Her fingers clenched tighter. "Mist, answer me!" she demanded. Finally, the mist sighed. "Aurora... sometimes it’s difficult to accept the reality but it’s reality in the end. It won’t wait for you to adjust...it will continue. So buckle up and make plans for the future." Aurora remained silent, before taking a deep breath and nodding, "You are right. By the way, will I be conscious during my sleep?" "Yes." The white mist replied. Aurora nodded. "Aurora, I will leave now, and meet you 1 month later." The white mist slowly faded and Aurora opened her eyes. Staring at the ceiling, she muttered, "One month...I just have one month, to make preparations for the next three years...sigh. "Suddenly her mind was filled with random thoughts. Would she really wake up after three years? Would her body change? Would people forget about her? Shaking her head, Aurora pushed those thoughts away. She needed to prepare ... The next day. Aurora woke up naturally. As she made her way to the bathroom. After taking a shower, Aurora exited her room. The sound of whispers coming from Adam and Mary’s room attracted her attention. Aurora leaned in and tried to listen to their conversation and it took her some while to understand the context. "The kidney transplant needs to be done after a period of time. She will definitely know." Adriana’s voice sounded. Aurora’s heart skipped a beat. "It’s alright, once my kidneys are transplanted into her, she won’t be able to do anything." Olivia’s nonchalant voice sounded. "Olivia, are you sure, you want to give your kidney to Aurora? Lucas is a match too." Adam’s concerned voice sounded. Lucas’s voice sounded, "Yes. I can give her mine too." Olivia’s slightly choked voice sounded, "No need. Did you not hear what the doctor said? I am much more compatible with her. And I can’t bear to see her lose her kidney at such a young age. And if possible, it would be better if none of you tells her about it." Adam’s hoarse sounded, "Don’t cry. She will be alright." "I am not crying...I just...I am just clearing my eyes. Who will cry for her..." Olivia’s voice sounded but it was a bit more broken. "Why...can’t god, give her a moment of break? She is...she is so young and has already gone through so much...why..." Adriana hiccupped and sobbed. "Mom, Dad... she will be fine, right? Nothing will happen to her, right?" Theodore’s calm voice asked, but Aurora could hear the slight crack in his voice. Lucas’s choked voice sounded, "She will get through this. She is a champ. Our Aurora is strong. Now don’t cry." Mary sobbed, "I can’t face her. I feel like crying, every single time I see her." "Don’t Mom. We can’t be weak in front of her." Lucas said. He seemed to have wiped his tears and said, "We all can’t show her that we are weak. Try to ease up and tease her. Make it seem everything is normal." Adam nodded, "Yes. And don’t cry in front of her! She will cry too! We have to keep her in a good mental state." Aurora’s eyes turned misty. She stared at the ceiling and almost burst into crying. Aurora quickly covered her mouth, forcing herself to stay quiet. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. Just how difficult was it for her family to act as if nothing had happened when in reality they were on the verge of breaking down themselves?