Chapter 5: AND YOU ARE?
A/N: my apologies to those people who have read my fic, it took a long time to update.
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Eiri: What's that again? Confused, bewildered…or any word that is synonymous to confuse.
Sakuma: I told you Uichi's father is Shuichi.
Hiro: That can't be possible… Shuichi's been dead for two years now…
Mr. K: he's right Sakuma – san, even if the kid does look like Shuichi… it doesn't mean the kid's really the son of Shuichi.
Sakuma: pouted then turns to Tatsuha they don't believe me… they should have been at our house when he came over together with his son.
Eiri: You mean he came by at your house?
Sakuma: Why would I even answer your question? You won't believe me anyway…
Then Sakuma's phone rings.
Sakuma: Hello? Yuki on the other line oh hi! Dear. Uh huh… uh huh… okay we'll be right there. Bye. hangs up
Tatsuha: Who was that?
Sakuma: It's Yuki; she said that Shuichi's WIFE wants to meet us and we're also invited for dinner there. Turns to Tohma we'll go now.
Tohma: nods and looked out the window
Tatsuha: has his arm around Sakuma Well till next time. Then leaves
Eiri: in his mind hmmm… a wife? Will she be able to satisfy him?
After they left, Eiri walked to the window and watched as his brother's car drove off. He kept thinking that what they've just said is true. With a made up mind, he followed Tatsuha and left Tohma and the others.
Hiro: Tell me something K is it really possible for him to be alive?
Mr. K: Let's just see what happens. Looks at Tohma Hey, we're going too.
Hiro: Ja. Then left
Tohma: In his mind Now… my glory days are over. sigh
At Shuichi's house:
Shuichi: What! Panics Sakuma – san and Tatsuha are coming to visit!
Kiru: prepares food why? What's the matter? I actually invited them to come over.
Shuichi: falls on the floor why… why…
Kiru: Hey, it's not fair that you're the only one to meet the parents of your son's girlfriend….
Shuichi: slowly stands up I know but… Panics…again they shouldn't see me here…
Talks to himself I am not here… I am not here… they won't see me here… they won't see me here…
But then the door bell rings.
Kiru: I'll get it.
Shuichi: came back to reality I'll get it. Takes a deep breath and opens the door Hi! Welcome.
Sakuma: Oh hi! Shuichi… so where's your wife?
Shuichi: nervous she's … inside… please come in. turns his back to Sakuma and yells at Uichi Uichi! Hey they're here… Then leads them to the living room
Meanwhile, Uichi's also been experiencing panic. He's actually scared of Tatsuha. So when Kiru approached her she said.
Kiru: Hey… what's wrong?
Uichi: Mom… I'm scared of her father… what should I do?
Kiru: comforts his son you know Uichi… your father feels the same way… the reasons I don't know… but anyway… you have to face them sooner or later right?
Uichi: Yeah… I guess hears his father calling coming! Looks at his mom so how do I look?
Kiru: smiles you look great.
Then Uichi went to the living room and greeted his guest. Shuichi was surprised that his son does look like exactly like him.
A/N: Uichi's wearing the same outfit that Shuichi wore when Bad Luck became the opening act for ASK… -
Sakuma: this brings back memories… right Shuichi?
Shuichi: serious it sure does
Yuki: Wow! Uichi! I didn't know you even wore something like that…
Uichi: is it bad? Looks at Tatsuha
Tatsuha: No… It does look good on you…
Uichi: shy thanks.
Then Sakuma started to sing some lines in sleepless beauty which unconsciously Shuichi sang along…
For a moment everyone were silent… specially Uichi. For a long time now... he's still mesmerized by his father's voice.
Shuichi: eh? what happened?
Sakuma: You haven't lost your touch.
Shuichi: What did I do?
Uichi: Dad! You just sang sleepless beauty.
Shuichi: I did? Well what do you know… Stares blankly at something
Then Kiru came in with some snacks and served them. After that she sat down next to Shuichi.
Kiru: thank you for accepting my sudden invitation. Looking at Sakuma
Sakuma: No problem. It's our pleasure to be invited anyway.
Tatsuha: Anyway, glares at Uichi can you two make some space between yourselves.
Yuki: Dad…
Sakuma: Honey, leave them alone.
Tatsuha: But…
Sakuma: Just give your full attention to me. Not them. Okay?
Tatsuha: No problem!
Shuichi: Laughs in his mind things do really change in the course of time…
Yuki broke his thoughts when he mentioned Eiri's name.
Shuichi: What did you say?
Yuki: We saw uncle Eiri at the park today, he was looking like a hundred year old hermit.
He looks haggard.
Shuichi: anxiety in his voiceyou did?
Tatsuha: devilish smile and he already saw your son.
Shuichi: heart beating fast he did?
Kiru: knows what happening Um… would you like some more? I'll get some.
Shuichi: I'm coming with you. Blank expression
Uichi: Hey, let's go outside… we just built a new pavilion.
Yuki: Really? So let's go?
Uichi: sure lets but let's ask your father first.
Yuki; its okay… he won't notice us. Sneaks out to the pavilion
Meanwhile everyone's doing something. Eiri was on his way to Shuichi's house.
He kept thinking that it's a bad idea to go there, and yet, his instincts tell him so. Finally Eiri reached his ex-lover's house.
Eiri: In front of the door taking a deep breath and he pushes the door bell
And then the door opens, and to his dismay it's not Shuichi. It's Kiru.
Kiru: Yes? How may I help you?
Eiri: Is Shuichi Shindoh home?
Kiru: Yes, he's home. And you are?
Eiri: Eiri. Eiri Yuki.
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