Chapter 3
[29th September]
"Someone sent you a bouquet of white roses today," Susannah droned monotonously as soon as she caught sight of her elder sister returning home from work.
"A…bouquet?"
Misaki repeated like a five year old, her eyes widening as she tried to take in what was happening.
Who would send her a bouquet?
"Yup. I've placed it in your room. That person must like you very much," Susannah continued nonchalantly, before turning back to flip the magazine she was reading.
Oh my goodness…
She cautiously approached the sweet-smelling bouquet placed on her desk, picking it up to examine it. There were a bunch of white roses carefully arranged into a bundle, wrapped in a pink paper with a ribbon in the front. The President fingered the soft petal of one rose, slowly running her fingers round the curved edge before finding the gift card concealed among the roses, her heartbeat accelerating as she slowly opened it.
It read: Dear Misaki, Happy 18th birthday! I'm sorry that I couldn't have told you sooner, I wanted to, but due to the sudden change of events, it was too late. I'm going to Europe for an important business trip with the Walker family. I don't know when I'll be back, but please wait for me. I'm sorry I can't celebrate such a special occasion with you, but I promise that I'll make up for it. I love you forever and always.
Usui
Tears formed in Misaki's eyes as she read it, blurring those words on the card.
How could Usui do this to her? Why?
Her tears rolled down her cheeks and fell on the card, smudging the black pen ink.
"Baka Usui…" she sniffed, using the sleeve of her shirt to wipe away her tears.
"I love you too…forever and always," she muttered, clasping the silver apartment key that was attached to the back of the card.
The key to Usui's apartment.
[Now]
Having walked away from Usui's apartment, Misaki wondered if she should return home. If she were right, Shintani would be there, waiting for her with her mother and sister. She couldn't bear to see his face after having rejected him, nor her family members' reactions towards her decision. It would've been a huge blow to anyone.
They had been dating for a year now and yet…Misaki didn't feel the same way she felt when she was with Usui.
Every time Shintani hugged her, she pulled away.
Every time Shintani tried to hold her hand, she would quickly move hers away, pretending to straighten her blouse or touch her hair.
Every time Shintani wanted to kiss her, she pretended to find something in her bag.
It would never be the same.
Shintani knew, but he was adamant on going out with her, telling her that he would win her heart one day.
Misaki knew, that it would never happen. Her heart would always be with Usui and no one else.
Taking a quick glimpse at her wristwatch, she realized how late it was and panicked.
It was too late to go home now. Having no choice, she retraced her steps and headed towards Usui's apartment, not knowing what she would find.
Miss animefan: Woot~! The third chapter is out! I hope it's to your liking :D Please read and review! Thank you!