Vows to you

01: In Sickness and in Health

Maybe he's gone insane.

Maybe he loved her too much.

Maybe it really is his fault…

Whatever the reason is, it didn't matter to him anymore.

All that it mattered is that he's never leaving her side again.

He blamed himself, he always did. Whatever little thing that happened to her is his responsibility, even if he didn't do it himself. Ever since they got married he provided her everything. He gave her anything her heart desires and would give it in seconds without delay.

She doesn't want to leave Japan, so he moved his company's headquarters from London to the Land of the Rising Sun.

She wants a simple wedding, so he arranged it into a private wedding with only their families and friends invited. He announced to the world his beloved wife after their World Tour for a honeymoon.

She wanted a job, he hesitated. He would rather keep his beautiful wife in the comforts and safety of their own home, away from any form of danger. With much thought he allowed her to work as a pre-school teacher in a private school. Unbeknownst to her that he kept hidden cameras on every nook and corner of the small learning institution.

She wanted a big family, he obliged, much to his favor and pleasure. He gave her ten beautiful and handsome children. All talented and intelligent like them. He would never forget the angelic smile on her face as she hugged each one of their new born babies after each successful delivery.

She can be stubborn and have her tantrums, which prove his godly patience for his lover. Fights are normal for couples. Although they would exchange words he has never hurt her physically or emotionally, and when he knows she's had enough, he would stop the argument himself. He would swallow his pride and show her how much he loves her again and again. He would never dare, not even think, of making her cry.

She would go away for a while with her family and friends, he would tell her over and over to stay safe and call him immediately if ANYTHING happens. She would sigh at her overprotective husband and just accept his conditions. He would secretly make sure that her travels are safe and secured, and just to make sure, he would secretly watch over her using his company's private satellite.

She reminisced about her wonderful time with the S.A, so he built her a replica of their greenhouse in their yard, as a gift for their anniversary.

She felt jealousy, so he would carefully explain to her everything in tiniest detail that the woman was merely a business associate. He would stop at nothing just to wash away his lover's doubts. So he poured his entire attention to her and will not stop making love with her until she says so.

She collapsed…

He was away for a month-long business trip when his eldest son's call reached his ears. Cancelling everything in his schedule, he flew back from Washington to Japan. He was scared, really scared, of anything happening to his wife.

When he returned she saw her lying on a hospital bed. He never let go of his wife's hand as he listened intently to the five best doctors he specially hired to examine his wife.

She was sick, of a disease incurable, inherited by birth. How could he have missed that?! By his lover's command he made his children go through tests and much to her relief, they were all not infected.

She was diagnosed in a coma. He has convinced and made deals with every single researcher in the entire planet to make a cure for his wife, in return, they would be paid handsomely. Many participated, however, many gave up. He also participated; he would find a cure for her. He would not rest until she is back in her usual self.

He tried everything. He may be titled as 'inhumanely intelligent and skilled' he was still no god, he's still human. Although he admitted it is difficult to find a cure, he did not stop.

He stopped going to work, he would rather sit beside the edge of their bed where his lover lay asleep and watch over her till who knows how many hours. Their children, saddened by their mother's condition and with their father's state, took action themselves. They may be the offspring of two prodigies, they were still children. Still too young to indulge to anything similar their father had done to treat their mother, but they have a capability to work. With much debate and begging to their grandparents, they handled their father's company work behind the scenes.

"Father…" his eldest spoke. With his back turned to them, eyes never leaving his wife's fragile body, he heard his children enter their room.

"I've heard" he spoke softly "Why did you do that? Your mother will not like it. You are all too young."

"Father, we may be young but we are not children. We want to help you. You haven't been going to work, at this rate; we would not be able to provide mother's medication"

"Even so…" he trailed off, taking a loose strand away from her adorable face.

"Dad, we know you love Mom very much… We know you even love her more than us. So we're doing this for the both of you"

"Still," he finally faced his children "You are all my sons and daughters, I cannot let you go through the same pain I felt when I was-"

"Our age?" one of his daughters interrupted "We are aware of that father, but unlike you, we are not forced, we chose to do this in our own will. Don't worry"

"We promise to never push ourselves. Grandma and Grandpa will be there to help us too and of course we won't stop our studies. That's what mom wants for us."

He could only nod and smile at them in response. The ten Takishima siblings round up to give their father a comforting hug and each approached their mother to give her a reassuring kiss on her cheek.

"Just make sure to watch each other's backs. Don't cause trouble for your mother."

"We will, and we won't. Watch over her for us"

"Remember, your mom and I love you all"

"We love you both too" they said in unison before carefully closing the door.

Kei Takishima turned to his beloved Hikari Takishima. He snuggled, kissed her face and caressed her hair. "You not only blessed me with your love, but you gave me wonderful children" he kissed her hand lovingly. "I will not lose hope, my love, I will never leave your side. Whatever this sickness is, whatever happens, I will always love you Hikari" he finally planted a long and loving kiss on her sweet lips "In sickness and in health"

This is the first chapter :D

I hope Vow no. 1 suits your tastes ^^

More chapters coming soon~!