Previously :
"I know you don't mean any of what you said. But that was really not cool. Mai san is hurt so deeply this time. You should apologize as soon as possible." Said Yasuhara and left the office after Takigawa.
"Noll...Noll wake up...Noll" Naru heard Lin's voice.
"What happened?" Naru was sounding tired.
"It's past 8 Noll. Let's go."
"It's already this much time." Naru stood from his spot.
Apparently he had fallen asleep while preparing strategy for his 'How to apologize to the most important person of your life after hurting her like an imbecile' plan.
They were almost to the car when Naru suddenly said, "Lin can you take the taxi today, I' have somewhere to go. Don't wait for dinner." And took the car's key from him.
'How considerate of you' Lin muttered sarcastically but obeyed his order. He himself was worried about Mai. Good thing Naru is going to her.
15 minutes later Naru was in front of Mai's apartment, thinking whether he should go now or wait for tomorrow. He wanted to see her right then and apologize but also wanted to run away as fast as he can because first time in his 20 years life he was afraid. He was afraid that Mai will not forgive him. That she will no longer love him.
Yes he was selfish he thought. Even without today's epic idiocy of his, he had hurt her enough by constantly rejecting her efforts towards him. 2 years ago when he returned from England he already had realized that she loves him not Gene. But he remained silent, kept it to himself. Deep down he knew that someday he would not be able to suppress his feelings, that he would be defeated by Mai's unwavering love. He still wanted to win. He thought love was illogical and it would only cause Mai and him pain.
He knew he was not normal and cannot do what other men can do for their lover. He was not a bit romantic. He was so straightforward that his words almost always hurt the other person. He was egoistic. He was not cheerful like Mai nor was he that emotional. He was just imperfect for Mai. And he wanted everything perfect for Mai.
But more than that he wanted her to be happy. And seeing Mai today he knew he did exactly opposite of what he wanted to do for Mai.
Last 2 days were hell without Mai. He was constantly thinking about her and denying it every time he was asked. He feared she would not come any time soon. The more he missed her the more he wanted to confess her, so that she will not misunderstand him. He wanted to tell her that he was really concerned about her health not work and that he was just awkward in conveying his true feelings. Actually He loves her.
That's it. He is going to go and apologize, even if she shut her door on his face he would not be fazed and keep apologizing until she forgives him.
Determined he knocked on her door.
No reply.
He again knocked.
Still no reply.
"Mai it's me...Naru"
"Are you there Mai?"
'Why is she not home... it's almost 9pm. Where is she' he thought and tried to turn the door knob to see if it was lock. It was not locked, the door opened easily.
'She really is clumsy, how can she forget to lock the door' he thought.
Even though Mai was not home Naru decided to wait inside in case she comes anytime soon and also because he was worried about her not being at home at this time.
He tried to call her, and heard her phone ring.
"That idiot, she forgot her Smartphone too" he said out of concern, he knew Mai was always like this but this time he was getting a feeling that something was wrong with her.
To be continued...
