Chapter 4- Taichi's Worries
Yawn! It's
08.30am and I'm still tired, usually I awake about 07.00am but after this last
evening I still wonder, that I'm awake… But I promised Taichi to talk with him
in about 45 minutes. We invited him to talk about Hikari's problems, I noticed
to many worries in her eyes although we all had a good evening. The funniest
part was the battle between Mimi and Hikari racing to the bathroom. It's also a
part of this whole trouble… I think I have to talk with Taichi about it, I
think he didn't notice this…
But first to
wake my princess so that we can get dressed and get some breakfast.
"Good morning,
honey…"
"Keru, please
let us stay in bed… I'm still tired…"
"Sorry, but You
know You and Sora want to go shopping and I expect Taichi, You know we want to
talk about Hikari, I think she has really big trouble…"
"I know, I know;
I think she's also pregnant…"
"You noticed too
? Oh I know, You can also read the signs. And don't forget the bath-room-fight
yesterday…" I added with my famous smirk.
"Yeah, bad boy… And
don't forget how much she ate yesterday, even You was unable to beat her… or me…"
"Enough honey,
let's get up. While You use the bath-room I prepare our breakfast…"
The next 40
minutes passed really fast, we get dressed, refresh, prepare and eat our
breakfast. Nothing real important happens except our daily morning routine. Before
Taichi arrives Mimi leaves and drives to Sora; good thing that she lives at her
mom, so Mimi knows where to drive.
About 10 minutes
after our "date" Taichi arrives… He hasn't really changed, still too late… But
it gave me time to prepare some coffee and get some of my books.
"Morning,
Takeru. Sorry I'm late, but I missed your house…"
"No problem… I
expected something like this, so I had enough time to prepare some coffee, do
You like something to eat ?"
"Why not,
perhaps I can get here some breakfast since my sister empties our fridge the
last weeks. I've never seen her so hungry, that's really not normal."
While talking I
prepare something to eat for us two, although I ate before, but I think it's
better if he has company…
"I know what You
mean, I really know…"
"First thanks
for yesterday, it was the first time since JJ's death she wasn't depressed. You
even made her laugh, noone else was able to do so. Even today she seemed a bit
more bright. You two have still the ability to cheer everyone up…"
"I'd say it this
way, we've got enough experience with this. I can only say this the reason why
we never visited You before were similar problems… But which exactly I mustn't say…"
"I understand,
You cannot break the trusts although sometimes…"
"… You have to,
I know, and that's the reason why You are here. I know how hard this is, I'd to
do this also before. I can promise You that I won't tell anyone else including
Mimi, if You wish, about this talk. That's one of the reasons why Mimi is
shopping with Sora to give us time in private."
"Thanks for
understanding… You don't know how I feel the last weeks, knowing too much and
not being able to talk with someone about it."
(I really know,
but the best is if I don't say anything…)
"I think I start
with JJ. He moved about two months after Your departure in this area. He was a
mixture between You and Daisuke, it's difficult to explain, he had many of Your
best traits, he was cheerful, good in sports especially soccer, charming, intelligent,
looking like You and so on. He was really the one for who Hikari waited for. I'll
show You a picture if I find one… Perhaps You could ask Daisuke or Ken, they
three were the biggest buddies at this time. It only took two weeks for both to
recognize that they have fallen for each other. It was a happy relationship
between both, it grew and got closer every day. Three years ago I was offered a
good contract in France for a local soccer-club which I accepted. At this time
I met Catherine again and we got very close. If I thought I had a crush after
Sora leaving me for Your brother I understood that it grew all the years
between. About a year ago I had a bad accident while a game, someone fouled me
very hard and I had to quit my career. The whole two years JJ cared for Hikari
like You or me, maybe better. After my return I was really pleased about their
relationship. At this time both started to study education, You know how Hikari
likes kids. About 2 months ago he proposed and Hikari accepted. I don't know
what happened that day exactly although I have some ideas. Only two days
later a drunk driver killed him by an accident. Since then she was in this
state You've seen yesterday. The worst part is that she started to act weird."
"JJ – The name
sounds familiar, but I don't know why… You mean with her weird acting eating
like a vacuum, throwing up in the morning, many bathroom-breaks ?"
"How You know ?
I didn't tell You…"
"Are You really
that dense not understanding what's going on ? Mimi has exactly the same
problems…"
"Huh ?"
"Oh boy, another
hint, my wife likes this days crazy food like peanut-butter-sandwiches and
mixed pickles. Do You now understand ?"
"I hope You don't
want to tell me what I'm thinking about…"
"Perfecto! And before
You ask, it happened after our engagement, and we're proud of it."
"They're
pregnant. That explains many things… I don't know if I should be happy or not.
Another problem on her shoulders."
"See it of the
bright side, now she has a good reason for not making a big mistake. Is
something else wrong ?"
"Unfortunately
yes. About two weeks ago my parents were informed that my dad will be transferred.
This is the reason why they are out these days, they're looking for a new
apartment. And they've to sell this here. We don't know what to do with Hikari,
if she'd move with my parents she'd lose at least one year of her education.
But on the other hand we also don't know where she could stay, Catherine and I
cannot afford a bigger apartment and renting another is no option because of
the costs… We really don't know what to do…"
"I think for the
last problem we have a solution, You know we owe this apartment but we still
need a house-keeper since we live the most time in the US. And I think it's the
best option to have someone living here we know. And don't worry, she'd do us a
favor as much we'd do her. Best let Mimi talk with her about it, that's her métier;
she knows how to her."
"Thanks, at
least one problem solved, but what to do about the other ?"
"About the death
of JJ we cannot do very much, I think no one can resurrect him, so she has to
accept the fact of his death, but it needs time. About the pregnancy, I think
we all should talk with her about it, she'll need as much support, especially
by you, normally it'd be the part of the father. I'd offer myself, but I
cannot, first I have to many commitments in the US and You know Mimi is
pregnant too. Best You see it as practice, if Catherine will be…"
"I understand
what You mean… Thanks for Your help and Your advice. I cannot still believe
that You noticed her pregnancy earlier than me although I see her nearly every
day…"
"That's very
simple, first I am used to see these signs, second You thought that'd be her
depression for her reacting this way not a pregnancy and third You notice some
things better if You aren't used to see it everyday."
After this we
change to several other topics. Nothing real important. About 11.00am Taichi
leaves with many stuff to think about…
Reunion - Takimi Style
By: TomokiG