OVERSEAS MIRACLES
Chapter 36
Awaiting Opportunities
JAPAN
"Ren, have you made the necessary preparations before you go? I mean, mentally and emotionally?" The president inquired, concerned of the young man whom he considered as his son.
"I guess so for now, President. Honestly, I'm still scared of what may occur once I live there for a few months. Aside from that, I must be there as a professional. This is for the sake of my job and I won't allow any personal issues to ruin it. This is what I have been waiting for, sir." Ren spoke.
"Ren, I have been watching you grow for six years. And look at you now… I strongly believe that it is about time for you to go and face your past. Does she know?" He inquired curiously as he blew smoke out of his pirate pipe.
"Kyoko knows everything about my darkest past and she had accepted me wholeheartedly." He bowed his head to his confession. The president felt glad seeing how happy this boy in front of him is. It made him feel a weight had lifted off his shoulders. 'At least he is learning to forgive himself. Arigatou, Kyoko-kun. I don't know what to do with him if you were not here.'
"But, I was not able to tell her who I really am." Ren added.
"Eh, why not? Does it have something to do with Kuu?" The president asked.
"Somewhat, yes. But there is more… oh never mind." He shrugged.
"Tell me, boy. You know you can share anything to me. You are like a son to me and I really do care for your own good. Ren, it's not all the time that you can keep things for yourself. You need someone to confide to and there are many people who care a lot about you." The president voice sounded like a father for Ren. At the thought of it, he just realized how much he had been missing being with his real father.
For a few seconds, silence dominated the room. 'You're right, president. But if I tell you that I am her fairy prince way back when we were kids, I know you will go nuts over it. And I don't want to deal with that today.' He told himself.
"So? Are you not going to tell me?" The president asked.
"It's really nothing, president." He smiled brightly.
"Is that so? Well then, I am not going to tell you some news about your dear precious girlfriend." The president mentioned nonchalantly.
"What news, president? We just talked earlier today. She is now in New York for a field trip." Ren said candidly as if he knows the news. Then again, he remembered the scene where that bastard cousin of his came all of a sudden. Worst of all, as what he can interpret, France is trying to claim that Kyoko belongs to him.
"Well, that's true but there is something more than that. I guess she was not informed yet about it. Anyway, I guess it is better not to tell you. Maybe you might find it as a bad news." The president rose from his seat and went to his large table to retrieve a folder.
"What do you mean, president?" Now this had caught his attention. Curiosity is now hanging in his mind.
"But it might give you the creeps." The president answered.
"President, I need to know what that news is about her. What kind of boyfriend am I of I don't know anything about it whether it is good or not?" He demanded.
"Not now, Ren. I guess you just have to ask her yourself." The president playfully said. His eyes turned into a glint of mischief. "I'll tell you if you answer the question I was asking lately."
"Alright I give up." Ren sighed in defeat. "Apparently, we met eleven years ago." He started.
Before the president could blow out another smoke out of his mouth, he ended up choking it.
"Sir!" Ren immediately rushed to his boss for assistance.
"I'm fine, Ren. This is nothing." He coughed harder for the smoke to come out of his lungs until he felt better. "As you were saying, Ren. You met her that long time ago? How? When was that time? Where?" He started interrogating him nonstop.
After it seems like hours of storytelling, the president now fully grasped the history of his most favorite couple in the world.
"Oh no, president. Don't give me that look. Please hang on to your seat and speak normally." Ren tried to stop him from what he is expecting to happen. He doesn't want to happen it again since he had confessed to Yashiro before as well.
"Kyaaaaaaa! I can't stop thinking that you two could be sweeter than ever! Kyaaaa! Ren! You HELPLESS STUPID LOVER BOY! You should have told me before! Kyaaaaaaaa! At last! Two cute childhood sweet hearts are now tied by destiny! Kyaaa! Kyaaaa!" He screamed and screamed with pure euphoria while Ren drowned in deep dread.
NEW YORK
After seeing the show they are required to watch in New York, Mr. Jacob allowed the whole class to free them until 11 o'clock in the evening. He had informed them about their limits that could not bring any shame for their academy.
"Okay, you may go. See you tomorrow morning. Good night." He announced to his dispersing class.
"Uhm, Mr. Jacob. Is there anything you need from me?" the Japanese girl tried not to squirmed nervously on her seat while facing her Theatre Arts teacher. Right now, they are inside a coffee shop while waiting for their orders. In her mind, she had been questioning herself why she was called and that feared her to death. According to rumors, he usually talks students who are at the verge of failing in his class. With that, she had been deliberating if she had missed some quizzes, assignments or long exams. But then, she was pretty sure that there was none.
"Relax, Miss Kyoko. I'm not the type who bites. Well, yeah I know some gossips about me roaming around the campus but in your case, it's not what you think." He said calmly, making the girl feel comfortable with him.
"Oh…" she muttered.
"Actually, the reason why I called you here is for business. I am going to start directing my very first movie and I want you to be one of the casts." He explained seriously.
She didn't expect something like this from him. 'An offer?' Her eyes broadened at his declaration.
"Are you not excited about it, Miss Kyoko?" He suddenly disturbed her train of thoughts as he folded his arms on his chest.
"Ah! Uhm, honestly sir, it was a little shock to me to hear it from you. And I have a question, sir. Why me?" she asked shyly. However, deep inside she's happy of this unexpected blessing.
"What kind of question is that? Of course, it's because you're one of the best students who gave an impressive impact throughout my five years of teaching. So, I believe that you deserve to receive more opportunities especially now that you are here in Hollywood. And you know, it is very rare for Asians to get into show business here. As a matter of fact, I want you to grow far much better than you are right now. I can see it in yourself that you can do more what you think. Think about it, Miss Kyoko. If you did well in this film, I can give you the assurance that America will love you. And aside from that, I have already contacted your agency in Japan. And it seems Lory Takarada is too excited after he read the script I emailed to him." He grinned genuinely.
'Come to think of it, this will be my very first job here in abroad. I wonder who kind of character I am going to play.' She wondered. From there Mr. Jacob gave her more details about the drama and to her surprise; he wanted her to play the lead. Everything is so good to be true.
After about an hour of discussion, they parted their ways and Kyoko wanted to go to her room.
"Hey, Kyoko. Wanna hang out with me to the park?" A guy classmate of hers with handsome green eyes and brown hair hung his arms around her shoulders.
"Don't go with him, Kyoko. I am pretty sure that he is up to something that you would regret. How about we go swimming at the indoor pool? A dip on the pool will make ourselves relax from this tiring day." Another male classmate and at the same time popular a heart throb placed his hand around her waist.
"Never ever listen to those bastards, Kyoko. It is much safer if you come with me. I will protect you in whatever bad events will come between us. New York can be dangerous sometimes, you know." And another hunk pulled her to his side.
Her female friends and classmates on the other hand were looking at her mischievously.
"Well, it seems you're going to have a great night, Kyoko." One of her pretty blonde classmates said while the others grinned naughtily at her troubled situation as they left with their amusements glued on their faces.
"Waah… you guys are making me dizzy." Kyoko complained while she finds herself difficult to move being wrapped around with three muscular arms.
"Stop with that nonsense you idiots and back off! Can't you see she's not interested?" Then an irritated France came in the picture as well.
"Chill down, gentlemen. You were acting like big kids fighting over a toy. Where are your manners? And as your adviser, I don't want to deal with your stupid troubles. I know you wanted to spend some time with her but I'm sorry but I have a serious matter to discuss with her. Ms. Kyoko, please follow me." Mr. Jacob barged in, not waiting any moment for the guys to speak as he left with Kyoko following behind him.
''Save your thanks later. For now, I'll escort you to your room and you need to rest or you can start studying that script.'' Mr. Jacob whispered softly to her ears then she nodded in response. He took a couple of steps forward from her.
"Damn that Homo! Don't tell me he is interested at her as well." One of the guys cursed.
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And here comes my update. Phew.
I know some of you are already asking when I will unite our most favored couple in the world. However, it will be kind of weird for me to suddenly skip to that point after this chapter. I just have the need to take things slow maybe a couple of chapters or more before I can get started with a new 'atmosphere' in this story. But I can't hold on to this plan. Sometimes, my mind changes from time to time and somehow I ended up turning to the opposite direction. *sigh*
Anyway, thank you so much for giving your positive feed backs about this story. I'm so happy to read them all over again. LOL!
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