Chapter 10
" Tristan & Isolde "
You are invited for a night of Arts&Culture tomorrow at exactly 6pm in the Music hall to witness the theatre guild's showcase. Sakuno held out the tickets to her friends and they thanked her profusely.
"Is this for real? free tickets?"
Tomo exclaimed.
"Of course, tickets for my bestfriends. "
She beamed at them but Sakura was quiet.
"What's wrong?"
"Uh- have you heard the news?" She said in a low voice.
"what news?"
"You see, Echizen and Natsumi broke up. "
"Are you sure?"
"The news is all over the school, I guess."
Sakuno couldn't believe what she heard. The only reason that kept her from hurting was the fact that Ryoma was happy, but now? what's wrong this time?
"Excuse me,"
Sakuno needed some time alone to think, ryoma on the other hand was lost in his thoughts. Kevin noticed it so he gave him a push (literally).
"oi!"
Ryoma exclaimed and found himself to the very person who bothered his thoughts- sakuno.
"HI. "
That was all he could muster to say.
"Uh- hello. "
Ryoma struggled to speak, what would he say?
"Uh- congratulations for the play and all.."
"thanks, are you going?"
Stupid question! sakuno thought. of course! all sophomore students are required to go.
"I guess everyone will, ut yes. I'm going. "
"That's great!"
She gave him a nervous smile and waved her hand to say goodbye. She turned and moved quickly- far away from him!! but he called out.
"Good luck"
That was all she needed, a vote of confidence from him. She turned and went to the washroom only to find Natsumi.
"Hi Ryuzaki. "
"Natsumi?"
"Can we talk for a while?"
"Sure"
They walked down the hall, a quiet place with no students at all. Before she
knew it, Natsumi was crying.
"Natsumi, what's wrong?"
Sakuno patted her shoulder.
"It's ryoma!" she said in between sobs.
"what happened?"
"He left me alone! He left me for another girl!"
"Natsumi- He loves you, he can't do that!"
"He did! Don't you get it? He's one selfish prat! He even wants to get you back even if he already left me for another girl."
"That's impossible!"
"NO- I know he's your friend and you trust him. But I saw him with his new girl last night!"
"Natsumi, I'm sorry. "
"Don't be sorry for me. Just promise me one thing- Never believe what he tells you."
"But-"
"Just promise me that you won't allow yourself to be tricked!"
"I-I promise."
Sakuno hugged Natsumi who just grinned to herself.
The Music hall was packed with people and everyone enjoyed the performance. Sakuno made her way to the victory party arranged by the school for them. She was so exhausted so she just sat and watched other people have fun.
"Here you go- "
A bottle of drink was given to her and she smiled at the one who gave it. Ryoma.
"hey. " She greeted him. her thoughts rambled, was this a friend or the bad guy natsumi was talking about?
"You look tired. " He commented.
"Pretty much, so here I am- just sitting down here. "
They just sat there, not talking or anything. Sakuno looked at him. He was the same School hearthrob and Tennis Prodigy he met a million hours ago.The situation was always the same, she looked at him- he looked away. Maybe it was her destiny to be like this. Foreved captured by his aura.
Meanwhile, in a deserted room.
"Natsumi, are you sure about this?"
A girl with raven black her said, holding a copy of the newspaper.
"I've neevr been more sure. "