Loving Paralyzed Men
Why did Akira Come?

Although Dimas' eyes were closed, he could still feel Akira's presence around him, due to his scent.

Dimas focused on regulating his breathing, pretending to sleep. Dimas felt enough with the encouraging chatter from Akira.

Dimas still doesn't understand why Akira came last night. The nurse who called him last night must have made a mistake. Dimas had not heard from Akira since he decided to leave Dimas' life.

Why is Akira accompanying me today, what is it to see me become a weak person?

Akira needs money, of course. Kevin's report shows how much money Akira needs. Maybe this is Akira's dirty plan. She will ask for money after showing her empathy to me, does she want to play pretty?

Akira is not even his wife anymore, and now they are friends. They had already gotten used to it, chatting leisurely an hour ago. Whatever the reason, Dimas is glad Akira came to see him.

Dimas needs to interact with humans, - someone who thinks of him as a human, not as an object whose life is seen from the line on the screen.

Who else can accompany me? Who else can I call? No Sofia. Sofia loves me very much, but she has no habit of encouraging others. Not Sam Chandra.

Dimas wouldn't let his secretary, or anyone connected to the Abraham Group see him like this.

No one should know about my current condition.

But, Akira knew, and at first it bothered him a lot. Dimas even kicked Akira out of the room as he tried hard to feed himself. But now it's no problem.

Akira was a part of his life in the past, and his current presence was only temporary. Akira is not part of his future, so it doesn't matter if he knows the current state of Dimas. Dimas thought rationally.

Dimas thought about when Akira left the hospital. Thinking if Akira will come back again. Akira has to come back. Dimas needs it, his jokes, his nosy nature.

Like it or not, Dimas needs a small talk from Akira.

Dimas needs Akira's beauty: long black hair that surrounds an oval face dominated by brown round eyeballs. Her skin was a bit pale now, her cheekbones looked clearer and she turned into a sweeter adult woman. His voice was louder than usual. And he looks so small.

Dimas really needs Akira.

But why did he come? What does Akira want or expect from me? I knew he needed money to save his business. There was no doubt that was the reason why Akira had come.

Dimas comes to town to give Akira money by becoming an investor in Akira's fashion show. Akira is actually very wise in terms of finances, as they have argued several times because of financial problems.

When Akira decided to build his boutique business, and asked Dimas a lot of funds. Dimas refused, reluctant to further obey Akira's will. A week later Akira left. He wrote to Dimas and left him.

Dimas thought Akira was just angry and was going back home. Dimas even makes a scenario where he will lovingly accept Akira back after he promises to change his mind.

Akira is becoming more independent. Self standing.

Money is definitely the main reason for its presence now. She definitely doesn't want me back in her life when I've improved later. Of course Akira doesn't want a dying man, or a paralyzed man like me.

When Dimas tried to sleep, something disturbed his mind. He tried to remember, but he couldn't. A man's voice woke him from the daydream.

"Mr Dimas, it's time to change your clothes, sir."

"What time is it?"

"Three past thirty sir."

Morning or night? think Dimas.

He had to do something, he just remembered. Dimas saw the name on the man's shirt.

"Eddi, when will your shift work end?"

"Fifth hour sir."

"Do you want a million for an hour of work I'm gonna give you?"

The strong-bodied man laughed a little. "Of course, sir. As long as the job isn't illegal."

"First, bring me a phone. Then tell the nurse to bring my wallet here."

"Well, Mr. Dimas."

A few minutes later Eddi returned with Dimas' cell phone. Eddi called the number Dimas gave him and put the phone in Dimas's ear.

Dimas called the office and answered the answering machine, "Sam, I've changed my plans. I'm not going to XXX city. I'm on my way for a few days off and please tell Kevin. I'll call you later."

That unreasonable message wouldn't be taken for granted by Sam, Sam would know, there's something wrong with Dimas. Because Dimas never did anything spontaneously. But Sam won't know where to find Dimas right now.

Dimas would not let anyone see him like this, weak, and helpless. His company would definitely be a mess if people knew he was helpless.

"Good sir."

Epilogues

Eddi returned with a bag, and Dimas saw her open the bag and move a large red map with Akira Fashion's stamp. Eddi then threw the useless paper into the garbage basket.

"Good work Eddi."

"I'll give your other belongings to the nurse to keep. Let me know if there's any other work you want to do, sir." Eddi grinned. "The pay is very good sir."

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The next morning, Akira stood outside Dimas and slightly shouted, “Prepared to receive a visit, Dimas?”

“Sure.” Greet Dimas kindly, then Akira flicked away the curtain that covered Dimas' bed. A soft and stable heart-sounding monitor displays a green color line that rises and falls regularly.

Dimas' smile simultaneously appeared as he frowned. “Kira, you look bad! What have you done to your body?”

It seems like Dimas' feelings are better today, Akira thought.

His eyes were filled with a good sense of humor. “Your tongue is still as sharp as it used to be Dimas. You can always make my head go round and round filled with flowers.” Akira smiles. “I met the supplier this morning. I've studied hard, the way a businessman treats me, like I'm a fifteen-year-old girl and look cute, if I don't look attractive.”

“That explains the ugly black round glasses you're wearing. Those glasses cover your whole face.”

“Seeing matches me, huh? While removing the glasses. “It's just plastic glasses, my vision is still perfect.”

“Where is your hair?” ask Dimas.

“I let them stay behind, so that no one envies seeing it. Haha." Akira turned around showing his hair in high pigtails making his nape visible. “Not neat yaa, hehehe?”

“No one will call you Kira the cute.”

“Nobody will call me Kira again. My name is Akira Olivia."

“A-ki-ra..” Dimas repeats gently, then says, “You are sweet like this. You're all grown up. You must have the adult name Akira.”

“I'm glad you finally realized that I'm an adult. I run a business, I live my life - very comfortably, thank you. I own my own home and I am the responsible homeowner.”

“Your house is not on the mountain right?”

Akira laughed heartily at Dimas' question.

“No, my house is on the outskirts of town.”

“That means some of your neighbors have a wreckage car in front of their house and don't speak the national language well, and others are busy teasing you?”

Akira groans. “I know you don't like it, you're too fanatical. You don't like to be neighbors with people who aren't exactly the same as you.”

“I didn't mean to offend you. It's just that it doesn't seem safe for you to live alone. I'm worried about you. Do you live alone there?”

“I live alone, Dimas. But we agreed earlier, if I am a mature woman and have the right to live my own life.”

“Just beware..”

Shocked by Dimas' concern about where he chose to stay, Akira decides not to discuss it anymore. “Did you sleep well last night?”

Dimas nodded. “How about you?”

Grateful that her makeup was hiding the truth, Akira lied. “Of course. Is Doctor Jerry here?”

“So he's here, but didn't say much. He just looked at my condition, asked me a few questions, and said, ‘Emm.

Akira sat down on a chair beside Dimas' bed, and he was suddenly overwhelmed by the urge to touch Dimas, leaving his hands on Dimas's chest.

Memories of the past re-emerge, memories that make Akira again remember the affection of Dimas, his tenderness, his love especially during love affairs.

Akira decides to forget the shadows of the past, reminding himself that the affair of making love in bed is the only thing that goes well in their marriage relationship.

Their bodies communicate perfectly, giving and receiving wonderful pleasure with depleted energy makes them sleep soundly.

Seriate.....