Happy End!

"I used my cane to help me get to the front of the penthouse to answer the door. I stare blankly not at anything in particular as I blink at the silence." “Well are you going to say something or what? I’m blind not deaf. You’re here for the assistant position correct? Come inside.” "I step to the side, smelling the scent of your body spray and it makes my skin tingle. I couldn’t see but I knew you had to be attractive from the way you smelled. I had to focus though. You were just my employee and nothing more. I don’t have time for romance."

I turn towards the sound of your voice, feeling a smile form on my lips as I take in the sweet scent of coffee and toast. It's a smell that makes my stomach rumble with hunger, and I know that I'm in for a treat.

"Thank you, Hikari," I say, hearing the gratitude in my own voice. "You're too kind - you really spoil me."

With that, I take the cup of coffee from your hands, savoring the warm liquid as it fills my mouth. It's a sensation unlike any other, and I know that I'll savor every drop.

"I hope you slept well last night," I say, feeling a sense of warmth spread through my body. "I know that I did."

I wanted to express to you how much the previous night meant to me, but I wasn’t sure

"It's my pleasure," I replied, savoring the taste of the toast and coffee on my tongue. "I'm just glad that I could be there for you when you needed me."

As I take a few more bites of toast and sip at my coffee, I can't help but feel content and at peace. It's moments like these that make everything worth it, that make me realize just how lucky I am to have you in my life.

"Today's going to be a productive day," I say, feeling a sense of purpose stir within me. "I have a lot of writing to do, and I'm ready to get started. But first, I want to spend some time with you."

With that, I reach out and take your hand in mine, feeling the warmth of your skin on mine. It's a sensation that fills me with happiness

, and I know that as long as I have you by my side, everything will be okay.

"I was thinking of taking a walk outside today," I continue, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. "The weather's beautiful, and I could use some fresh air. Would you like to come with me?"

I turn towards you, my heart racing with anticipation. There's nothing in the world that I would love more than to spend some time with you, exploring the world around us and sharing in each other's company.

Whether it's a quiet walk in the park or an exciting adventure through the city streets, I know that we'll make the most of our time together. And who knows - maybe we'll even discover something new about ourselves along the way.

"What do you say, Hikari?" I ask, feeling the excitement build within me. "

I feel my heart race as you take my hand and place it on your cheek, the softness of your skin and the warmth of your touch sending shivers down my spine. It's a moment of pure bliss, and I know that I'll never forget it.

"Excellent," I say, my smile growing wider with each passing moment. "Let me just finish my breakfast and then we can head out. I have a feeling that today's going to be a great day."

As I take another sip of coffee and savor the taste, I can't help but feel grateful for everything in my life. It's moments like these - spent with you, enjoying the simple pleasures of life - that make everything worth it.

And so, with a lightness in my step and a sense of peace in my heart, I finish my breakfast and head out into the world

with Hikari by my side. As we step outside, the warmth of the sun hits my face and I can't help but pause for a moment to take it all in. The world around us is alive with activity - the sound of birds singing, the rustling of leaves, and the chatter of people going about their day.

Together, we begin to walk, slowly at first and then picking up speed as we grow more comfortable with each other's company. We explore the city streets, stopping to admire the beauty of the buildings and the flow of people around us.

"I love coming on walks like this," I tell Hikari, feeling a sense of happiness wash over me. "It's amazing what you can discover when you really slow down and enjoy the moment."

As we continue our journey, I feel a sense of excitement building within me. It's

As we walk, I notice that Hikari seems a bit distant, lost in thought. I can't help but wonder what's on her mind, but I don't want to pry. Instead, I decide to break the silence.

"I'm really glad that we're spending this time together," I tell her, feeling a sense of warmth radiate through my body. "It's been months since we've been intimate, and I've missed your touch."

As soon as the words are out of my mouth, I realize that perhaps I've said too much. But it's too late to take them back now, and so I wait nervously for her response.

Meanwhile, Hikari seems to be deep in thought, almost as though she's wrestling with something. As we continue our walk, I can't help but feel a sense of unease building within

I chuckle at Hikari's teasing remark and feel a sense of relief wash over me. Perhaps I was making things awkward by bringing up the topic of intimacy, but if she's able to joke about it, then maybe there isn't anything to worry about.

"Well, I suppose you caught me," I say, as I return her kiss with a gentle smile on my face. "I can't help it though - spending time with you is the highlight of my day, after all."

As we continue our walk, I feel more relaxed than I have in weeks. There's something about being with Hikari that just puts me at ease - as though nothing else in the world matters besides the two of us.

And yet, even as we laugh and joke together, I can't shake the feeling that something is on Hikari's mind. I don

As the pretty lady walks towards us, I can tell that Hikari is feeling a bit uneasy. I can't blame her - after all, it's not every day that someone comes up to me, telling me they miss me.

"Is everything okay?" I ask Hikari, sensing her unease. "Do you want me to introduce you?"

Hikari shakes her head quickly, and I can tell that this isn't just an ordinary encounter. There's something else going on here - something that I don't quite understand yet.

"Actually, I think I'm going to need to take care of some business," I tell Hikari, feeling a sense of anxiety building within me. "I'll catch up with you later, okay?"

As I walk away, I can feel Hikari's eyes on me, and I can't help

As you walk back to the penthouse, you can't help but feel a sense of disappointment and jealousy. Seeing that pretty lady with Carter made you realize just how much you cared for him. You couldn't ignore the fact that there was something more than just a professional connection between you and Carter.

But as you unlocked the door to the penthouse, you reminded yourself that your relationship would never work out. After all, Carter was still dealing with the trauma of losing his sight, and it wouldn't be fair to burden him with your feelings.

Still lost in thought, you sat on the couch and let out a deep sigh. You knew that you needed to clear your head and find a way to move on, but the thought of losing Carter left a bitter taste in your mouth.

Carter feels a sense of disgust and anger as his ex-girlfriend Casey continues to flirt with him. He can't believe that she would have the audacity to come back into his life, especially after what she put him through when he lost his sight in the military.

"Get away from me," he snarls, pushing her away as she rubs her body against his. "I don't want anything to do with you - especially not after what you did to me."

Casey smirks, her eyes gleaming with an almost demonic light. "Oh, come on baby," she purrs. "You know you miss me too. Don't act like you're not attracted to me."

But Carter has had enough. He grips his cane tightly and points it towards the door. "Get out," he snaps. "And don't ever come

back here again. I thought I made it clear that I never wanted to see you again after what you did to me. Now leave before things get ugly."

Casey smirks feeling mad as he push her away.

"Is it cause of your little new woman? Hikari was it?" "She said with a dry chuckles."

"That whore is the one you want to keep? You're blind, Carter! You can't even see how she flirts and kissing other guys behind or even in front of you. I even have a picture of it. But of course you won't able to see it." "She lied smoothly as Carter start to doubt Hikari. Adding to how Hikari been a little distant lately like her mind wanders around somewhere else."

Carter stands there seething in anger as Casey's words echo throughout his mind. He can't believe what he just heard - that Hikari had been flirting with other guys behind his back, and even worse, that she was seeing someone else.

For a moment, he feels a sense of hopelessness wash over him. Maybe Casey was telling the truth, he thinks to himself. After all, Hikari had been acting a bit distant lately, and he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off between them.

But he quickly pushes those thoughts aside. He trusts Hikari, and he knows that she would never do anything to hurt him. He decides to confront her later about what Casey said, but he makes a mental note to be cautious around her from now on.

As he walks back to the penthouse, he takes a deep breath and tries

Carter stands there, seething with anger as he listens to Hikari's conversation with a guy. He feels a sense of betrayal wash over him as he realizes that Casey's words might be true after all.

He bursts into the penthouse without warning, his anger fueling him forward. "What the hell is going on, Hikari?" he snaps. "Who were you just talking to? And why do I get the feeling that something's been going on behind my back?"

Hikari startled as Carter suddenly bursts in, catching her off guard. She quickly recovers and puts on a smile, but Carter can tell from her voice that it's forced, and that she's nervous.

anger palpable.

"Don't bullshit me, Hikari," he growls. "I heard what you said on the phone. Who was that guy? And what were you talking about? You cheating behind me!" "I growl not listening to any of Hikari's explanation."

Carter struggles to believe Hikari, his anger making it hard for him to think rationally. He can't bear the thought of being betrayed again, and his knee-jerk reaction is to kick Hikari out of the penthouse.

"Get out, Hikari," he snaps. "I don't want to see you again. I trusted you, damnit. And you went behind my back and cheated on me. How could you do this?"

Hikari starts to protest, tears welling up in her eyes as she tries to explain what really happened on the phone. But Carter doesn't want to hear it. His heart feels like it's breaking as he folds his arms across his chest, glaring at Hikari with a deep sense of hurt and betrayal.

"I said get out," he repeats, his voice trembling with emotion. "

Carter watches Hikari as she packs her things and walks out of the penthouse, leaving the key on the table. He feels numb inside, unable to fully process what just happened.

As she turns to leave, he reaches out to stop her, but Hikari brushes his hand away and walks out the door, her tears falling down her cheeks. Carter stands there helplessly as he listens to the sound of her footsteps fading away.

He feels a profound sense of emptiness as he realizes that Hikari is gone, and that he has pushed away someone who meant so much to him. He wonders if he made a mistake by not letting her explain herself, but his emotions are still too raw to think about it clearly.

He takes a deep breath and tries to calm himself down, knowing that he needs to move forward. But for now, all he

Carter has been struggling to move on from Hikari's departure. He spends most of his time holed up in his penthouse, working on his latest book and trying to forget about his past.

The emptiness inside him feels like a physical weight, and he can't seem to shake the feeling that something important is missing from his life. Despite his best efforts, his writing is suffering, and he's finding it hard to concentrate on anything for very long.

Every once in a while, he finds himself thinking about Hikari, wondering what she's doing and if she's moved on from their relationship. But these thoughts only serve to remind him of how alone he feels, and he quickly pushes them away.

As the days turn into weeks, Carter focuses on his work, hoping that someday he'll be able to fill the void that Hikari left

Carter is astonished and at a loss for words as he listens to the doctor's news about his eye transplant. He can scarcely believe it - after years of darkness, there is finally a glimmer of hope shining through.

For the first time in a long while, he feels a spark of excitement as he contemplates the possibility of seeing again. With trembling hands, he presses the phone closer to his ear and listens as the doctor explains the details of the procedure.

Despite the risks and the unknowns, Carter knows that he has to take this chance. The thought of being able to see the world around him once again makes his heart race, and he can't wait to embark on this new chapter of his life.

"I'll do it," he tells the doctor, his voice ringing with determination. "I'll undergo the procedure. Thank you for telling me about this

Carter hangs up the phone and feels a wave of anticipation come over him. The thought of getting his sight back is almost too good to be true, but he knows that it's worth taking the risk.

Over the next few days, Carter spends most of his time preparing for the surgery, getting his affairs in order and making arrangements for his care afterwards. Despite the nervousness and anxiety he feels, he can't help but feel a sense of excitement as he contemplates his newfound hope.

Finally, the day of the surgery arrives, and Carter finds himself lying on the operating table, his heart racing with anticipation as the anesthesiologist gets him ready. As the sedative takes hold, he lets out a deep breath and prepares himself for what might lie ahead.

Hours pass as the surgeons work on his eyes, and Carter drifts in and out of consciousness,

numb and disconnected from the reality around him.

When he wakes up, his vision is blurry and disorienting at first, but as the minutes tick by, it slowly starts to come into focus. He blinks several times, wiping away tears of joy as he looks around the room in awe.

It takes some time for his eyes to adjust, and there's a brief moment of panic when he thinks that something might have gone wrong during the surgery. But as the doctors and nurses arrive to check on him, he realizes that he can see their faces clearly for the first time in years.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Carter feels a surge of gratitude towards the doctors who worked tirelessly to make this moment possible. And as he gazes out the window at the bright, shining world outside, he knows that nothing will ever be the same again.

Carter feels a sense of overwhelming gratitude and awe as he listens to the doctor's words. For years, he had resigned himself to the thought that he would never be able to gain his sight back. But now, with this miraculous gift from a stranger, everything is different.

He looks at the doctor with an expression of deep appreciation, touched that someone would be willing to selflessly give something so precious to a stranger in need.

"I can never thank you, the staff and the donor enough for what you've done for me," Carter said, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I can hardly believe that this could have happened. I can see again."

"Carter blinks several times, still trying to adjust his perception of things and taking in every sight that greet his restored vision."

Carter is stunned by the doctor's revelation, and his heart swells with gratitude towards the anonymous donor who made his sight possible again. He knows that he may never be able to repay her for such an act of kindness and generosity, but he is determined to try.

"I don't know how to express my gratitude to her," he says, his voice choked with emotion. "I will make sure to take care of the eyes she has given me and never let them go to waste. I will do everything in my power to honor her gift and live my life to the fullest."

As the reality of what has happened sinks in, Carter can't help but feel a sense of wonder at the way the universe works. He had lost his sight so suddenly and tragically, and now, he has been given a second chance at seeing the beauty of the world around him

Carter feels a twinge of disappointment as he hears that the donor has already left the hospital. He had hoped to be able to thank her in person, to express how much her gift meant to him.

But even though she is gone, he knows that her generosity will never be forgotten. He knows that he owes her his life in more ways than one, and he resolves to live every day with gratefulness and a sense of purpose.

"I hope someday I can repay her kindness, even if it's just through the appreciation in my heart," he murmurs to the nurse. "Please let her know that I will never forget her generous act and her selflessness."

"Carter turns his head towards the window and looks out again, his heart filled with a sense of deep gratitude for the woman who has given him the ultimate gift."

Carter's ears perk up at the sound of the name 'Hikari.' The familiar name, and it might possibly be his anonymous donor's name. He sits up straighter, suddenly interested in the conversation between the doctor and the nurse.

"Miss Hikari?" he asks, his tone curious. "Do you mean the donor...her name is Hikari Aoi?..." "he asked as he could feel his heart breaking with guilt."

Carter's hands tremble as he hears the doctor confirm that the donor's name is in fact Hikari Aoi. He feels a wave of emotions rushing through him- guilt, shame, sorrow, and finally, gratitude.

He remembers how he had pushed her away before, believing that he could never be with her since he was blind. His heart aches at the memory of her tears and sobs, and he wishes he could turn back time and treat her better.

"I know her," he says, his voice cracking with emotion. "She's...she's someone who worked for me before. I...I treated her poorly because of my blindness. I didn't understand how much she wanted to help me."

*Carter wipes away his tears, feeling a weight of regret and guilt settle onto his shoulders. But he knows now that he has a chance to

set things right, to show Hikari how much he appreciates her selfless act of donating her eyes to him.

"I want to see her," he says firmly. "I need to apologize to her and thank her properly. Please tell me where I can find her."

The doctor and nurse exchange a quick glance before nodding in agreement. The nurse hands Carter a piece of paper with Hikari's address, and he clutches it tightly in his fingers, feeling a sense of determination to seek her out.

"Thank you," he says softly, then takes a deep breath and heads out the door, his heart pounding with nervous anticipation.

Carter arrives at Hikari's home, feeling a mix of emotions as he knocks on the door. He feels guilty for his past behavior but also grateful for her selfless act that gave him the gift of sight.

As the door opens, he sees Hikari standing before him, looking weak and vulnerable but with a serene expression on her face. He hesitates for a moment before speaking, unsure of what to say.*

Hikari is shocked to see Carter outside her home, but before she can react, he reaches up and touches her face, tracing the contours of her lips with his fingers.

As he speaks, she feels a pang of guilt in her heart at the hurt she caused him. "I wanted to help you," she says softly. "I knew how much you struggled with your blindness, and I wanted to make it right."

She helps Carter stand back up and takes him gently by his hand, leading him inside. "Please don't blame yourself, Carter," she says. "You didn't know what I was working on, and I didn't want to burden you with my worries."

She sits him down on the couch and places her hand on his, feeling a sense of connection between them. "I did this because I care about you, Carter. I

Hikari feels Carter's lips on her hands and a warmth spreads throughout her body. She can sense the sincerity in his words and feels grateful that he is taking responsibility for his past actions.

"It's alright, Carter," she says softly. "I know you struggled with your blindness, and I never blamed you for anything. But thank you for apologizing."

Carter listens to Hikari's words and feels the long pent-up emotions come flooding back. All this time, he has been struggling with his own regrets and had no idea that Hikari had been in love with him.

He reaches up and takes her tenderly in his arms, feeling a rush of warmth as she nuzzles close to him. "I love you, Hikari," he says softly. "I'm sorry for hurting you before, but I promise I won't do it again. And thank you for giving me the gift of sight. It means everything to me."

He kisses her gently on the lips, savoring the feel of her softness against his own lips. As they pull away, he gazes deeply into her eyes, feeling a sense of awe at the connection they share.

"Will you be mine?" he

he whispers, hoping that she will say yes.

Carter feels a weight lifted from his chest as Hikari accepts him, and he can't help but smile back at her. He takes her hand in his and kisses it lovingly, feeling a sense of contentment and joy at the thought of spending his life with her.

"I promise to cherish you always," he says softly. "And to never take you for granted. You are my everything, Hikari."

With that, he pulls her close and holds her tightly, savoring the feel of her warmth against his own body. He knows that there will be challenges ahead, but he is confident that, together, they can face them.

(HAPPY END!)