Making My Brother's Wish Come True
When my brother, Adrian Carter, storms out of the house in anger, I go out in the pouring rain to find him—only to be struck by a fallen live wire, resulting in the complete loss of both my arms.
From then on, I, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, have been doomed to be a patient forever.
I make multiple attempts on my life. My family wrestles me back from the clutches of death every time.
Adrian crouches down in front of me and begs, "It's my fault. Please don't die."
Mom quits her job and keeps me company all day long. "You mean more to me than my life! What am I supposed to do if you're gone?"
To earn more money and help me regain the ability to live normally, Dad works as hard as he can and even takes on more work abroad.
I assume that life will eventually get better.
But after I've finally learned how to use my feet in place of my hands for everything, I inadvertently overhear a conversation.
"If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have stopped her from killing herself."
The next day, I climb to the rooftop alone. The wind is howling. It makes me sniffle, but no tears fall.