Chapter 53
The next day after the play, Aiko was in her house reading a few books. She was happy that the play turned out to be successful. But She didn't expect that her dad was in the audience watching her and asking her friend Tina to drop off a letter in which she hasn't read it yet.
' Why? After all of this time he just decided to try and contact me...He made his choice and by that the consequences of that choice...Mom is...' Aiko thought more memories popped up.
Flash back
Twelve years ago
" I got everything that mommy asked me" Aiko said happily holding a basket full of ingredients " it's really is quiet since dad left...I'm sure mommy misses him. She kept saying that he'll come back someday...but it's been months...but if she says he's coming home then he'll come home!"
Aiko went to opened the door panic was shone into her face. Seeing her mother lying on the floor. Her mothers face was pale and slightly feverish and sweat dripping down her face.
" Mommy!" Aiko exclaimed dropping the basket and running inside the house to her mother. " Mommy what's wrong?!"
End of flash back
She heard a noise outside which made her jump, snapping out of her thoughts. She got up and walked to the front door. When she opened it the first thing she noticed was white roses, the person holding the flowers is a familiar face.
" Hello Aiko-chan" Coco said smiling at her.
" Oh, hi Coco-kun" Aiko said
" These are for you" Coco said holding the bouquet of white roses.
" For me?" Aiko said looking at the bouquet, she held the roses and smiled. " they're beautiful Coco-kun thank you"
" You're welcome, Aiko-chan...I came here because I wanted to Ask you to accompany me somewhere tonight. " Coco said, he slightly blushed and felt his heart beating a bit fast.
" Tonight? Where? " Aiko asked
" It's a surprise. I'm sure it's something you'll like." Coco said
" Hmm,Okay sounds like fun!" Aiko said
" Great, I'll pick you up around seven tonight " Coco said giving her a soft smile.
" Okay!" Aiko said smiling brightly at him.
Aiko closed the door. Coco couldn't stop smiling.
' I'm sure Aiko-chan will like this according to my fortunetelling it will cheer her up.' Coco thought
A few hours later it was night time. Coco arrived in front of Aiko's house, instead of wearing his usual clothes, he wore a simple black turtleneck with a light green formal jacket and matching green pants, He still wore his green turban. He put up his hand and knocked on her door. The door opened to reveal Aiko.
' Beautiful...' Coco thought looking at Aiko.
She wore a light purple sundress, with a dark purple bow on the bust. It was long up to the knees. With silver short heels. She left her hair loose. With just a single hair clip on her hair.
" Coco-kun?" Aiko said " Are you okay?"
" Ah, yes I'm fine. Are you ready?" Coco asked
" Yep! I'm ready, so where are we going?" Aiko asked
" It's a surprise" Coco said
'Hmm, I guess no matter how much I ask, I'll have the same answer he gives me...'Aiko thought
" Okay then lead the way" Aiko said
" Then may I?" Coco asked offering his arm to her.
" huh?..." Aiko looked at Coco. No one ever offered their arm to her. Well it is Coco the gentlemen of the four heavenly kings after all he's always nice to her, so she accepted and wrapped her arm clutching to him close.
They walked a bit around town.
" Can you tell me now?" Aiko Asked
" No, it's still early so if you're hungry Let's get something to eat " Coco said
" Okay, but where?" Aiko said
" There's a nice cafe nearby here" Coco said " We can go there"
" Yeah, sounds good" Aiko said
The two went inside the cafe, they two already sat down and ordered their food.
" I heard that the play you were in was successful " Coco said
" Yeah, I'm glad i could help. Even Toriko-kun helped out too. The actor that played the prince suddenly got sick. So Toriko-kun took his place." Aiko said she took her glass and drank some juice.
" Ah, I see" Coco said
" I think Tina taped it. So it might be on the news already" Aiko said " I'm glad that the kids enjoyed it"
' it wasn't the play that was making her upset...then it could be that she had an unexpected visitor in the audience...' Coco thought ' Even so I think what I have planned for her will cheer her up'
They enjoyed their meal in peace when dessert came. Aiko was happy she loved anything sweet.
" Here you are miss. Tiramisu" the waiter said setting the plate.
" Oh it looks so good!" Aiko said smiling she heard something she glanced to see a mother and her daughter in another table.
" there's no more Tiramisu?" The woman asked
" Yes, I'm terribly sorry we just gave our last one to our other customer " the waiter said
" But Mommy" the little girl said " We always share that one when we're here on my birthday"
" I know sweetie well let's just order something else" the woman said looking through the menu
The little girl was sad. Until she saw the plate of the tiramisu that Aiko was holding. she looked up at Aiko.
" I heard its your birthday. What's your name?" Aiko asked
" I'm Lily, I just turn nine today!" The little girl said smiling at Aiko.
" Well Lily-chan happy birthday this is a gift from me" Aiko said setting the plate on Lily's table.
" Thanks lady! " Lily said smiling brightly at Aiko. Aiko smiled at the girl, she went back to her table.
" That was a kind thing you did Aiko-chan" Coco said smiling softly at her.
" It's her birthday, so it has to be special like she said she always orders it to share it with her mother" Aiko said smiling softly " Me and my mom did that too. In every meal we share a dessert. So I know how she feels if she picked something else it wouldn't be the same. "
" Aiko-chan " Coco said " I have to be honest with you. "
" huh?" Aiko said
" The reason why I invited you was because I foretold that you would be feeling sad and uneasy about something and I wanted to cheer you up" Coco said
" Coco-kun as usual you hit the mark. And yes I've been a little uneasy because...my father wants to see me. Its been a long time since I've seen him" Aiko said
" Do you want to see him?" Coco asked
" No, I don't feel ready for that yet" Aiko said "not after..." She stayed quiet. Coco looked at her. She felt him hug her, his arms wrapping around her.
" Aiko-chan it's hard right now, but I'm sure that when you're ready to meet him again. You won't be alone. You have everyone that cares about you." Coco said
" Thank you Coco-kun" Aiko whispered Coco glanced at the clock on the wall.
" We have to go it's almost time" Coco said
The two paid for their meal and left the cafe. Coco led her to a small hill. It was already dark that you could see the stars.
" We're here Aiko-chan" Coco said Aiko looked around and it looked like a normal place. " Just look up."
The two looked up at the night sky to see, then she saw something that made her smile. It was a shooting star.
" A shooting star!" Aiko said " That was your surprise! Oh there's more!" She saw lots of start glittering then falling.
" Yes, I thought you would like it" Coco said
" I love it! It's so pretty! Thank you Coco-kun!" Aiko said hugging Coco making him slightly blush at the sudden contact.
" You're welcome Aiko-chan" Coco said
After seeing the shooting stars. Coco escorted Aiko home.
" I had a nice time Coco-kun, thank you" Aiko said she started to walk a bit close to him, but one of her heels suddenly broke causing her to go off balance and fell foward she closed her eyes at the impact.
' Ouch...huh? I think I felt something soft on my lips just now' Aiko thought she opened her eyes to see That she was on top of Coco, he had a slight blush on his cheeks slowly turning a deeper color of red.
" Are you okay Coco-kun?" Aiko asked
" Ah, yes I'm fine are you okay?" Coco said ' I...I kissed Aiko-chan...' He thought
" Yeah, I'm fine I thought I felt something soft hit me, I wonder what was that." Aiko said
' She doesn't know that we just kissed?...I think it's probably for the better I don't want her to be embarrassed...' Coco thought
" Well I better go inside now, thank you for a wonderful night Coco-kun" Aiko said
" Sweet dreams Aiko-chan" Coco said
Aiko closed the door of her house, Coco then put his hand on his lips slightly blushing.
' This is a memorable night for me...I just hope that Someday you'll be with me. It's still unknown who you'll be with' Coco thought
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