Chapter 19: Why Won't This Glory Last?
Kimko's P.O.V.
I was still staring at the computer screen, what did it mean? Then I heard a buzzing from one of my many cell phones... It was from Mom. (On call) Kimiko: Mom? Mom: Kimiko, I called about your boyfriend, I want to have a look at him again, you father said I had to look twice. See if Master Fung can allow you to come, if not goodbye. Kimiko: I think Master Fung will let us go, I will arrive on today if I even come. Bye. Mom: Bye Kimiko.
How could she be so mean to me all of a sudden just because I am with Raimundo! I sighed, this wasn't going to be easy. Master Fung knew I was looking for him... I don't know how though. "Kimiko, what are you going to ask me?" He said as he eyed me. "Well I was hoping I could go back to Tokyo with Raimundo and my mom called." I answered as I looked at the ground. "Why Raimundo, Kimiko? Yes, I will let you go back to your home, for a couple of hours, I will notify Dojo on taking you and Raimundo." "Raimundo because... My mom wants to see him. Thank you Master for letting me go." I bowed and went to go talk to Raimundo.
"What do you mean go back to Tokyo!" Said Raimundo as his voice got louder. "I know Raimundo. But please, can you come? My mom really needs to see you." I whispered pleadingly. "Fine." Raimundo looked kind of mad, but I hugged and kissed him anyway. "Don't worry Rai, my dad will like you... I'm not sure about my mom though." "I'm sure she'll like me, I used my Brazilian charms on you, didn't I?" Raimundo asked, he did seem a bit happy now; there was a little more uncertainty in his eyes though.
4:24. Dojo said he would be ready by 4:30, I was already waiting for him at the front gate of the Temple, Raimundo was standing next to me. "Kim, if your mom doesn't like me, then don't break up with me, please?" He begged, why would I break up with him? "I can't stop loving you Rai, and stop being so worried! I swear, you'll be okay!" I mumbled as Dojo came sliding over.
"I'll take you to your home, and then come pick you guys up at 7:00." Dojo said as he took off, this time Raimundo didn't look that happy... The wind didn't even look like it was even there to him. "Sorry Rai." I kissed him and combed out his messy hair. "I don't need the extra comforting Kimiko, I'll make it out alive." He replied. I shrugged, he was just so strange sometimes.
Raimundo's P.O.V.
Dojo came to a swift stop in front of a very big house, I wasn't sure if this was Kimiko's house, or a mansion! Kim saw the expression on my face and said "Raimundo, this is my house, and you better get used to it!" I jumped off Dojo, and held out my hand for Kimiko; she took it and laughed. Kimiko's father rushed out of the building and greeted me with a smile and a hug, he did the same with Kimiko... Here I felt kind of like family.
Until I met Kimiko's mother. "Kimiko, is the your boyfriend?" She snapped at Kimiko, she shot a glare at me and didn't even hug Kim. "Yes mom, and you have seen him haven't you? His name is Raimundo." "I am aware of that Kimiko, come inside." I already felt uncomfortable toward her mother, she was always glaring at me and not saying a word to me. "So. Raimundo, Kimiko says that you are also at the Temple?" Asked Kimiko's mother, who was still reluctant to talk to me.
"Yes, Dragon of the Wind." "That's a very nice title you lived up to... Raimundo." There was a hint of sarcasm in her words, a wind blew through the house. "Did someone not shut a window?" Asked Kimiko's father as he got up and left the table. Ms. Tohomiko also got up to go get food. "Kimiko, your mother is kind of scary." I whispered to her. "You'll be okay. She's just stubborn... Like me. I remained silent, her mother would be back any minute and I didn't want her to catch me talking ill of her.
Kimiko's mother came back looking as stern as ever. "When will you be leaving today... Kimiko?" "Oh. About 7:00, then Dojo is coming to pick us up..." Said Kimiko as she began to eat her food... I ate mine, it was actually pretty good. "Raimundo, how old are you now?" She asked, this time she was acting sickeningly sweet, because Kim was shooting her a glare. "17. I am still older than Kimiko." I made my voice expressionless to make sure that she didn't know that I despised he deeply for being so harsh to Kimiko and I."That's one nice thing about you." Sneered Ms. Tohomiko.
Kimiko's P.O.V.
I was sad that my mom was being so rude to Raimundo. My papa went away from the table to get away, he knew my mom's anger... It was also about to get set off by Raimundo. "I need to go check on the stove." My mom got up and practically stormed out of the room again. "Raimundo, are you okay?" "Yes, I am just a little bit pissed off that she judges people so quickly... I hope she likes me enough so I can still be with you Kim." "I don't know if she will..." I glanced at the hallway and presumed talking "She doesn't like you because you are Brazilian." I whispered.
That was it. How could she be so mean, I knew my mother was a racist now. I couldn't bear those kind of people, thinking that they were better than certain people because they had different blood. But that didn't matter. Everyone deserved rights, and now I was realizing this.
My mom came back in the room. "Mom, can I speak to you for a sec?" She walked over to the hallway so we were out of earshot for Raimundo. "Yes Kimiko?" Her voice was nicer now because she was talking to me. "Do you not like Raimundo because he's Brazilian?" I asked, I had to know the answer. "Kimiko... I don't like him that much." "Mom! It doesn't matter what race they are, it just matters that you love them. I can't believe you. Anyone can like anyone they want, and I'm not going to let you take me away from that."
Her face softened. "Kimiko... I haven't realized what a fool I have been. I'm sorry for being so mean to your boyfriend... I admit... He is handsome." I giggled, "Mom, thank you." I hugged her and then lead her out to where Raimundo was. He looked confused. "So Raimundo, do you like cake?"
Raimundo's P.O.V.
I didn't know what to say. First, she was all mean, and now she wanted to be friends? "Sure Miss Tohomiko." Was all I could say. Kimiko sat down next to me and beamed "I persuaded my mom to like you, and it didn't take that much... She also said you were pretty handsome." I did feel my cheeks turn a little red, then Ms. Tohomiko came in the room and smiled a true smile at me.
She looked a bit like Kimiko. But I didn't get that fluttery feeling, now I knew Kimiko was my soul mate. Through out the evening Kimiko, Ms. Tohomiko and I were talking, before I knew it it was 7:00, and Dojo was ready to take us aboard. "Kimiko, you actually made me feel like I had a family." I looked out into the crisp night air, and when Kimiko wasn't listening I whispered "I still remember you, mom and dad."