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Captain and I
Chapter 2
On my way to the breakfast table the next day, I passed the room where Ohgami was staying. The door was slightly open so I peeked inside. I saw him putting his shoes on. He looked up and saw me.
"Good Morning, Sakura! Come in."
"Good Morning! Did you sleep well?"
"Yes. How about you?"
"Yup! It's nice to be back home." I said happily and he nodded.
"There's no place like home." He said seriously. I laughed. The sight of him seriously talking about things like that is very funny.
"Haha! It doesn't suit you, Ohgami!" I pushed him and he fell on the bed. Suddenly he snored and joked that he fell asleep. I laughed even more. I grabbed the pillow and placed it on top of him so he couldn't move. He laughed as he struggled. And then he pulled me and I landed on the bed beside him. We laughed and laughed like little kids until we got tired.
"Ohgami, you're a monster!" I exclaimed, still lying on the bed.
"And you're a witch!" We laughed again and soon fell silent. For the second time, I wanted to thank God so badly that Ohgami was here with me.
"I didn't know you were crazy funny, Ohgami." I confessed. "You're totally different back at the Imperial Capital."
"How?"
"More serious, I think." He chuckled.
"You don't know how hard it is to be a captain. Especially because I didn't had any experience."
"Well, you're doing great. I've said to you that before. Anyway, I'm just glad that I was able to meet the crazy Ohgami." He glared at me and I glared back at him. Then suddenly, he smiled and patted me.
"I wish I had a sister like you." We smiled at each other.
"You know, I'm really getting hungry. Let's go eat."
"Okay!" He pulled me up from the bed and we went to the breakfast table…with his arms around my shoulders. My God! You don't know how far I've reached heaven that time! I've always felt protected and safe when my father does that to me when I was a kid…and ever since he died, I've been longing for that great feeling. God, please help me find someone just like Ohgami…
When we reached the breakfast table, my Mom was already there.
"Good Morning, Mrs. Shinguji!" Ohgami greeted.
"Hi, Mom!" I kissed her cheek.
"Good Morning, you two! Please sit down and have breakfast. I'm just going to the balcony to read the newspapers. When you have finished, go there and I'll tell you something, okay?" Mom said.
"Yes, mother." She left and we started eating in silence. But just before we finished, Ohgami spoke.
"Sakura?"
"Yes?"
"Uh…if you…if you will have a child with your husband, um…can I, can I be the godfather?" I was very surprised by his question and since it doesn't really suit him, I laughed.
"Ohgami, what are you saying?!" I exclaimed as I giggled. But he was serious.
"I'm serious, Sakura. Is it okay?" He said. I was taken aback.
"Um…sure. I'd be glad to." I replied slowly. He smiled.
"Thanks." Our captain is really very strange…
When we finished eating, we went to the living room as my mother asked me to.
"First of all, Sakura, I know Mr. Yoneda told you this already but I would like to say it again. I sent you here not only because of your debut but also because I want you to find a husband here. Listen to me, this is for your good and also for our tradition. You must have a successor already. Someone who carries your name. You're grandmother and I are going to plan your debut. You two are not going to do anything except one thing…go to different places-anywhere you want-meet new people and surely, you'll find someone you like, Sakura. As of you, Ohgami, you'll be accompanying Sakura. If she finds someone she likes, help them to be together."
"But what if he thinks I'm her boyfriend?"
"Well, tell him you're her brother or cousin…whichever you like."
"Okay."
"Anyway, here's money. You may leave now. Enjoy!"
Soon we were walking on the road. My Goodness! I'm so nervous!!! I don't even know why!
"Don't be nervous, Sakura. Just be yourself." Ohgami said.
"What? How did you know?" He smiled.
"It's been a year since I became the captain of Team Hana. I think it's enough to know each one of you very well."
"Oh…" He smiled.
"Besides, your eyes tell it." I sighed.
"How can guys notice me if I'm looking so nervous?"
"Don't worry! I know you'll get used to this." He said as he patted my head. I guess he likes to do that to people…oh, whatever.
"So, where do you wanna go?" he asked. I looked around. All I can see were shops and houses. I felt lost in this small town. I grew more nervous.
"I…I don't know…" And then, I felt his arm go around my shoulders again. Oh God…help me…
"Hey, it's okay. Calm down." I smiled at him sheepishly.
"I don't know what to do." He smiled back.
"Okay, let's see. Why don't we go to the park? There's one somewhere here. I saw it yesterday."
"Okay." We went there, bought some drinks and sat on a bench.
"I feel so stupid doing this!" I exclaimed, but Ohgami said nothing. I looked at him. He was busy getting something from his pocket. But he got nothing. I gasped. I knew right away what was wrong. His wallet, where we put all our money was missing.
"Oh no!" I exclaimed. Ohgami couldn't say anything.
"What will we do?" I asked expecting an answer. He looked at me. However, before he could say anything, a man approached us. I looked up at him. He had brown hair and emerald deep eyes. He's so handsome!
"Uh, excuse me. Is this wallet yours?" He asked me as he showed Ohgami's wallet.
"Oh, it's his." I glanced at Ohgami.
"I found it by the sidewalk. Here." He handed it to him, smiling."
"Thanks so much, buddy!" Ohgami exclaimed. But I suddenly thought of something.
"How did you know it was ours?" I asked him.
"Well, there was a picture of you inside. That's why I thought it was yours."
"There is?" I was surprised. Why does Ohgami have a picture of me inside his wallet? I looked questioningly at him. But he just smiled at me.
"So, may I know your names? I'm Amano Kagayaki."
"Oh, I'm Sakura Shinguji."
"I'm Ichiro Ohgami."
"Um, thank you for giving back his wallet." I said, wanting him to stay longer.
"It's nothing, really. Anyway, I must go now." As Amano said that, my heart throbbed. Oh no! He's leaving! No! But Ohgami really knew me.
"Oh, please don't. Let me first express my gratitude to you. How about if uh…how about if I treat you at a restaurant for lunch."
"You really don't have to do that."
"But we want to, right Sakura?" I smiled gratefully at him.
"Yes!"
"Well, okay. If you insist." He agreed.
"Great!" I exclaimed. We went to a restaurant near the park.
"So, are you two a couple?" Amano asked.
"No, I'm Sakura's cousin." Ohgami answered him.
"Oh, I see." After that, we talked about different things-ourselves, our town, and many other things. I'd been totally happy until Amano said he really have to go.
"Why?" Ohgami and I asked at the same time.
"My fiancée is waiting for me. We are going to make plans for our wedding."
"Fiancée?!" I exclaimed.
"I'm going to be married soon." I suddenly can't breath. Tears were starting to form in my eyes.
"I'm just going to the comfort room." I said suddenly. I cried at the washroom.
I can't believe it! I'm really heart-broken. I didn't expect him to have a girlfriend. But it's worse…he's getting married soon! Why is life like this? Darn!
After minutes of crying, I finally stopped. Accepted the fact that I'm not for him. When I went back to our table, Amano wasn't there.
"Are you alright, Sakura?" Ohgami asked me. I didn't answer him and instead, I also asked him a question.
"Where is he?"
"He really had to go. He said he's really happy he met us." I didn't say anything. I just ate there silently. We didn't talk about him anymore, even for the following days.
I didn't have luck in those following days. We did meet some guys that I think I'd like but I guess I had trauma in what happened.
However, two days before my debut, I met someone. A guy who perfectly fitted my idea of a husband. Handsome, smart, kind, nice, sweet, understanding, responsible and rich. I really don't care if he's rich, but he is. Anyway, we met him that afternoon when we ate snack at a restaurant. He served us our food. The moment I saw him, I knew right away that he was the guy for me.
"Here's your food, miss." He smiled at us.
"Thank…" I started but he interrupted me.
"Oh! Aren't you Ms. Sakura Shinguji? The greatest actress of Team Hana?" He asked."
"Uh, yes…but not actually the greatest. Hehe… How did you know?"
"You met my uncle a few days ago. You rode his cab, I think."
"Oh! You mean him!" I remembered the driver of the cab.
"Yes, he told me so much about you. You are really his idol! But I'm not surprised! Just listening to him tell about your acting, I can tell you're really great!"
"Thank you, Sir." I said humbly.
"Please call me Rui. I'm Rui Fujima. My father owns this restaurant. I usually help here."
"Nice meeting you. This is my cousin, Ichiro Ohgami. He's the ca…leader of team Hana. But he doesn't act with us."
"Hey there, Rui." Ohgami said casually.
"Oh my gosh! I'm so lucky to meet the leader of team Hana! You know, I would really like to get to know you two. How about if I invite you two to eat dinner at our house tonight?" He asked excitedly. Ohgami and I looked at each other and smiled.
"Sure!" I exclaimed.
"Yes! Uncle would be very happy! Thank you so much! We live at #29 Kanemochi Street."
"Oh, you live three blocks across our house." I said.
"Wow! That's great!" Suddenly someone called him from the kitchen.
"I gotta go now! Please be there before 6 okay?"
"Sure! See you later!"
We went directly back home and got ready. At exactly 5:45 we showed up at the front steps of the Fujimas. It was a really wonderful night! And the food was delicious too. I didn't know that this night would be one of the nights I'd never forget.
*Author's notes*
Hi, if you want to know why Ohgami wanted to be the Godfather of Sakura's child, please see my notes in the last Chapter. If I say it now, I'll spoil all the excitement. J
