Chapter Ten
" All passengers of flight 214 bound to America, please proceed to gate three…again all passengers of flight 214 bound to America please proceed to gate three… "
Mimi's mind alerted, her gazed turn towards gate three where all passengers seated near her go.
This is it! The last chance to change her mind. If she'll go – she will never see him again. Won't hear his voice, won't see his sparkling eyes and feel his teasing lips. The devilish smile which has the power to turn her up side down.
But would she dare to see him? Talk to him? Hear his side of the story?
Mimi suppresses her sob. Tried to hold back tears.
So this is what it feels like when you loved someone so much it hurts like hell when he breaks you, torn you apart.
" Last call to all passengers bound to America…please proceed to gate three where flight 214 is standing by…last call---"
Mimi stops thinking further. She already decided and she's not the person who change her mind for the last minute.
She abruptly stood. Went towards the gate which could close her life and happiness in Tokyo.
" Dammit! Answer your phone! " Yamato said irritated as the cellphone his been calling just kept on ringing.
He was so focus on that call, he forgotten that he's on the highway and that the light are already green and loud sounds of car horn are noisily ringing in the air.
" Hey! If you don't want to move, at least let us have ours! You're blocking the way!!! " someone yelled.
He quickly maneouvers his car then drives on as fast as traffic rules are concerned just to arrived somewhere. He tried overtaking other cars but it seems that the more he tried to go on hurry the less he takes. Fate is testing his patience!
" Dammit to hell!!! " he said loudly.
" Hey if your angry on something, don't yell at me! " said a voice from his cell phone's earpiece.
"Finally! Where were you anyway? I've been calling to you for ages!! "
" Well, your Excellency I happen to be in the shower room when you called. I couldn't possibly hear my phone since it's in my jacket and happens to be in my closet! "
" Why did you call, anyway? And why are you so angry about? If you gonna tell me to accompany you somewhere to ease your boiling blood, well forget it! I have something to do which is more important. I have delayed this to long to let her cool down. And I'll do anything to win Mi- "
" Mimi is leaving! " he encountered.
" What?! " Taichi's whole body freeze, his whole body froze.
" Why didn't you said anything? Why didn't you inform me earlier? I might have done something sooner!! " Taichi said hysterically while his head keeps looking ahead.
" I just did! " Yamato defend " Besides I thought that she'll change her mind for the last minute "
" Dammit! Don't you know her at all, Yamato? Mimi is not the kind of girl who changes her mind when she already make a decision!!!! She's not – Hey!! Move it, asshole!!!!! " Taichi yelled to the car infront of them.
" Shit!! Is this car wont get any faster! Damn traffic! Of all the days, why is it that it had to be traffic on this day!!! " he continue babbling as if he didn't care if his vocabulary are not in order.
Yamato sigh. His friend is in total panic! And by the look on his face, he wanted to tear down all the cars so that they could just arrived at the airport fast!
He couldn't blame him though, if these things happen to him and Sora, he'll go crazy!
When they finally went out of the traffic, Yamato tighten his seatbelt as Taichi moves his car, flying.
" Will you slow down? I just had this car – repaired. And if you continue on doing these things, we might end up in an accident or – " he stop suddenly while Taichi make a U turn at the airports entrance then without thinking more went out of the car , leaving Yamato looking at his departing figure.
" Miss I would like to know if one of your airplanes bound to America is just – "
" I'm sorry sir but it's at the runway just now. " said the stewardess then turn her gazed towards the glass window of the waiting area on the airport, overlooking the runway.
Taichi's whole world evaporated, could feel his whole being collapsing. He slowly walks or tried to – his feet's are too heavy to move.
Yamato, who had parked his car properly, after receiving a ticket to a policeman who happen to notice their U turn, which is prohibited, joined Taichi. He notices the far away look in his friend's eyes. The pain he tried to hide yet he could still feel. They are both looking at the plane which is right now on the open air flying away from them.
He slowly put a hand on his friend's shoulder. Squeeze it gently, giving all the support Taichi needed on that simple gesture.
Taichi felt his concern and care but it can't suppress the hurt he is feeling right now, which is too much and too painful.
He suddenly took out his wallet. Count what left in his bills then said.
" Do you have a hundred dollars, Yamato? "
" Yeah, but why—" then a realization came to him.
" Give it to me. I'll pay you later '
Without thinking further Yamato took out some bills and about to give it to him when he stop.
" What? Will you hurry up? I have to follow her before – "
Yamato interrupt him with both his hands, turning him around.
" Hello, Mrs. Takenouchi, this is Yamato. Is Sora there? " he asked softly
" Yamato, its good to hear from you, but no, Sora's at school she said that she'll finish something important which cant be delayed "
" Oh I see, Maybe I should go there "
" Yes, maybe you should "
" Okay, Thanks Ma'm, I'll go straight to school now "
" Your welcome " she said before hanging up the phone.
Taichi's heart pumps widely. He was frozen with happiness written all over his face. He couldn't believe that SHE is not on that plane. And that she change her mind! For him, the famous Miss I-don't-change-my-mind-that-easily is actually doing it right now! Because despite his mistake, his wrong doing – she still, which he hope, in love with him. That realization makes his whole body come alive and instantly it responded. He went to her almost running then hugs her fiercely. A hold that wont and would never ever let go – again.
Mimi let go of the bag she's been carrying. Hugs him the same degree he was doing. Leaning on him as tears of joy flows to her cheeks, she misses these things. His strong body holding her, his nearness, his scent, all about him, which makes her whole being filled with overwhelming happiness.
Yamato sigh as he remembers the reconciliation of his two best friends. He feels suddenly lonely and alone. His heart crave for something too or to be more precise – someone.
He really misses her. Two weeks of separation of not hearing her voice or be able just to talk to her felt like eternity. He feels empty inside. Is as if there's lacking in his life.
This is the first time he admitted to himself that he and do need someone in his life. When he was young he thought that girls are there when he wants to have a girlfriend. He could just easily pick from one of his fans and walla!! – but every time he tried to get close to someone it felt like nothing! Nada – zero! No deep emotion involved, no commitment.
But with HER – he feels everything!! She completed his life like no other, like a whole man, a complete person. That is why two weeks of not seeing each other is such an awful experience that ever time he looked at the world he could only just view it like black and white. No colours, no lights.
He let out a deep sigh, before maneuvering the vehicle he was driving toward the school's parking space.
He was about to go towards the editor's door when he saw her going out of it while holding a certain white envelop heading right.
He quickly hides. Make an en route to where he thought she might be heading.
Sora sigh deeply before inserting the envelop she was holding into the only open space of a locker's door .
" Is that goodbye? " a deep voice said from behind.
She quickly turn and her eyes widen in suprice.
" What are you doing – "
" I asked first " he encounter a grin spreading his lips while moving closer towards her.
Sora back away, he steps closer. She back away again until she could not possibly move coz of the cold iron steel for not making her any attempt to move more.
Yamato smiled widely. Lean on her while his both hands are in between her rigid body. Imprisoning her.
" Well? " he said softly moving his head a little more closely that only an inch separates their lips.
" Well, since you already figure it out that I am your mysterious love letter sender – I don't think I have to answer you anymore " she said proudly and about to went under him when he stop her and push her softly at the locker's door.
" You know what? I love it when you admit something yet still proud of committing it "
" I am Sora Takenouchi remember? The girl who can easily admit something which is obvious enough to a stupid-stubborn-guy after being caught-in-the-act doing thing. And since you're here – " she continue then held the envelop to him.
" Why don't you read it. A personal delivery from one of your stupi-shy-admirers "
Yamato took the envelop the inserted it into his back pocket then look at her again.
" A stupid-stubborn-guy and a stupid-shy-girl. We do really fit, don't you agree? " he tease.
Sora pouted her lips. And before she could able to say more Yamato capture it with his lips.
Epilogue
The sun is setting beautifully at the horizon. Making the entire resort a haven to all. With its high building hotel and fifty traditional cottages all around the island, you'll definitely say – you have come to a paradise!!
But for the two couple, they have reach heaven itself!!
Taichi and Mimi enjoyed walking down the beach a foot, holding each others hands as they relish the new found trust and togetherness. While on the other hand, Yamato and Sora savour the peacefulness of the ocean while rap in each other's arms on the huge dock of the resort as they watch the sunset making a beautiful serenity around them.
A friend, A partner, A match, A soul mate, they found on each other. All the love, the hurt and the overwhelming feeling they felt FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIFE….
THE END OF BOOK ONE…
A/N: A million thanks to all of you who happen to read my first fanfiction story. To all of the reviewers who had given me an inspiration. To my cousin who encourage me to put this story at this site and to Yamato, Taichi, Sora and Mimi for playing a part with me…Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!
