Chapter 2
Syusuke sat by the bedside of her son, Kunishiro. She wasn't in a very good mood today and she seemed to be quite off from Saeki's opinion. Syusuke remembered the talk she used to have with her sister on the day she was getting married.
4 years ago………………………………
'Yumiko walked into the bedroom where her beloved sister, Syusuke, was in. 'My,my, my sister is all grown up. If were wondering, you are going to have a rough night tonight with Tezuka.' Yumiko chuckled as her sister's face reddened with embarrassment. 'Nee-chan! Is that what you say to everyone who is getting married?' Syusuke pouted as she playfully throw a pillow at her sister.
'Wow. It's weird. I'm the oldest and you're getting married. So what is your wish for your marriage?' Yumiko asked as she made sure every single detail of her little sister's wedding dress was perfect. 'That the family me and Kunimitsu are going to have is a happy one.' Syusuke said with a bright smile. 'Even if it meant I have to give up everything I have or I'll get hurt in the process, just long as they are happy.'
Flashback over…………………
Syusuke stayed up waiting for Tezuka. She at the three-year-old's side all the way. Syusuke was wondering what kind of sweet dreams the child was having. The child was smiling throughout the whole time. 'Let it be a dream that wouldn't lead him to sadness.' Syusuke whispered to Kami-sama as a little tear fell from the beautiful ocean blue eyes.
It was already 4am and Tezuka still wasn't back yet. Syusuke kept waiting. There were no calls. The office was closed at midnight according to Tezuka's boss. As hours passed, Syusuke's tears and a piece of her heart fell. That's when memories of her childhood came back.
When Syusuke was 14, everyone was always praising her. A tensai has been born into the family, they said. Syusuke was closer to Yuuta who was a year younger than her. Everywhere they go, even to the playground, her nickname 'Tensai' would be heard. Yuuta on the other hand, was questioned.
'Why can't you be more like your sister?'
'Her physical strength is far better than you and yet you're a boy! You should be protecting her not the other way around!!'
As Syusuke's birthday was always on a leap year, the family would celebrate his birthday on the 28th of February. On that night, Yuuta was giving his gift to Syusuke when he dropped the present on the floor in a cruel manner. 'That is what I think of you!' Yuuta yelled at his elder sister as he ran to his room while Syusuke picked up the broken gift. She lifted it out of the box. The used to be an angel made of crystals was now an angel which had broken wings.
A broken pair of wings that represented her relationship with her younger brother broken.
The blood coming from the hands holding the broken crystals fell just like how the broken crystal wings fell. The wound didn't hurt as badly as Syusuke's heart was.
End of flashback……………………………
It was lucky that it was a Saturday so Syusuke didn't have to go to work. It was nearing 5.45am. She decided to turn in. Why was Tezuka not home at the time he always was? She fell onto the bed and sighed. Suddenly, she heard the front door open. Syusuke quickly covered the blanket over herself and pretended to sleep. Soon, Tezuka entered the room. Through Syusuke's looked-as-if-they-were-actually-closed eyes, Tezuka seemed to have had a good sleep.
Tezuka looked at the seemed-to-be-asleep- Syusuke for a second before he changed out of his working clothes into his pajamas. He then slowly and quietly slipped into bed next to Syusuke. The arms that were always around her waist weren't there where they were supposed to be. It has been like this for a week already.
Syusuke started to cry inside.
It wasn't a good day for her. When she was about to doze off, the alarm clock rang. Syusuke got out of bed and was greeted by a rushing Tezuka. She smiled even when she was crying inside. 'Where are you going, Kunimitsu?' she asked quietly but enough for Tezuka to hear her. 'Have a client today! I'm going to be late if I don't hurry!' Tezuka grunted before grabbing his suit case and rushing out of the house.
Like what has been happening recently, Syusuke didn't get to say goodbye to her husband. Her mask practically dropped when the door closed. She slumped down to her knees. Syusuke was too tired for the day. She walked into her room and fell back into a deep slumber, until she heard Kunishiro crying.
At Saeki's side…………………….
Saeki decided to take a jog for the day. He just went to Eiji's place. Apparently, Eiji was grounded for trying to go out to get the morning newspaper. Oishi even said that the newspaper man was too busy looking at Eiji instead of handing her the morning newspaper. Eiji was whining that the was bored to death and said that sooner or later she would be having the fear of enclosed areas as she is like a trapped cat in a cage.
He later thought about the visit he made with Syusuke……………………………..
Syusuke made her way to the toilet. As she walked past Saeki, Saeki sensed something wrong. 'Eiji, what happen to Syusuke?' he asked as he sat the tea down. 'I told her my opinion on what Tezuka has been doing, nya.' Saeki sat up straight. 'Eiji! We were supposed to keep this to ourselves!' 'I know! But I feel bad and she is one of my best friends! I would burst if I don't tell her!' Eiji exclaimed.
Saeki laid back and sighed. 'Well, why don't you be there for her all the way?' Saeki turned to Eiji who gave him a smile. 'You love her don't you? I remembered when they took the vows; a tear fell from your eyes. I should know since it fell onto my hand.' Eiji said with a very caring look while Saeki looked down at his tea. 'You know her way better than I do. You were after all her childhood friend. Please, for Syusuke's sake, be her pillar of strength until we sort this out.'
End of memory…………………………..
'Be her pillar of strength.' Eiji's words echoed in his head as he jogged. He felt like crying again. Eiji was right. He was in love with Syusuke ever since they were kids. Syusuke was kind and gentle. She sometimes loves to play pranks on people. 'All I wish is for Syusuke to find happiness. Even if it meant losing her.' Saeki thought as a picture of a smiling Syusuke entered his head.
He was about to turn to a corner away from the park when he spotted Tezuka rushing into the park. 'What's Tezuka in a hurry about?' Saeki thought as he ran into the park after him. Saeki hid behind a tree. 'Could Tezuka really be having an affair behind Syusuke's back?' Saeki thought. Suddenly, a greenish-black lady ran to Tezuka and gave him a hug. Tezuka smiled his rare smile at her when she gave him a tiny peck on the lips before they walked off into the further part of the park. As they walked, cherry blossoms fell. Saeki stood partially out of his hiding place. Shocked. His fist clenched and shaking violently due to anger. Little did he know that Syusuke was behind him, smiling, yet a tear rolled down her cheek.
Fuji-chan: I can't believe it! Most of my favourite authors reviewed! I'm so happy! They revealed this crappy piece of junk! (cries for joy) It was hard as I didn't know much about the situation. Thanks you guys! Too bad there's something wrong with my computer. I can't enter anything with buttons so I can't put you guys in my favourite authors or stories list. Forgive me!
I'll continue next time. I'm 9th grade! I might take a long time to reveal since in Singapore, Secondary three (15 year olds) have to study hard as 70 of our major exams is this year. I will tell you more about Singapore's study system if you want. Guess who is the mystery lady and vote for who you want to go with Syusuke. Tezuka or Saeki? Read and review!
