Starting Over Again Chapter 14

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Tired of This Space between Us

The last place Goku wants to be is in the conference room with the school authorities. Yet here he is again as if facing trial to a crime he committed with the one he loves.

The difference this time is that; the only presiding the meeting are Mister Shin Kai and Mister Whis together with Mister Gyu Mao and his Grandfather Gohan. They decided to talk to Goku first then to the two of them.

"Mister Son Goku, have you been made aware that Miss Chianna has just been reinstated to her position as the head of the English and Literature Department and as your professor?" Mister Shin Kai asked authoritatively yet respectfully.

Goku replies earnestly. "Yes sir, I know all of that. She told me yesterday before I left their residence when I drove her home."

Mister Shin Kai leaned over the table as he clasp his hands together and continues with his questioning.

"How much do you love Miss Chianna?" Goku is slightly taken aback with the question because for him that is too personal to ask. Although he also realize that in the current situation he is in, it is relevant.

Goku once again replies in all honesty. "Like I said the last time when we were here; I love her dearly. I find her brilliant and an amazing woman and I also once told Mister Whis that, I can see myself having a future with her."

Mister GyuMao then asks permission to the respected Dean and his assistant if he can talk to Goku. They considerately gave their permission to the honorable public servant of Frypan region.

Mister GyuMao looks at Goku straight in the eyes and begins to talk to him.

"Goku, just so you know; I am the one who called for this meeting. Please understand that I love my daughter and I want to ensure that you are truly serious about her. She is so in love with you. Because of that; she is willing to give up her position as one of the highly esteemed professors of this affluent University."

Mister GyuMao is getting teary eyed when he finally asks Goku the question that has been plaguing his mind.

"Goku you always say that you love my daughter dearly. I want to know why? There are so many female students here that are beautiful and the same age as you. Why Chianna Goku? I don't want to think that you only want to be with her because of her esteemed position in this University."

Goku takes a big gulp of his glass of water and exhaled. He considered his words carefully then he begins to address the question of the father of his Chichi.

"Sir, I got smitten with Chichi the very moment I laid my eyes on her. She may be five years my senior but it doesn't matter to me. She is beautiful, witty and articulate. But what made me fall in love with her more is her maternal nature."

Goku smiles dreamily when he said that. Everyone in the conference room gives him their undivided attention. He then carries on with much more confidence.

"Chichi is not only diligent in teaching us; but she is also passionate in doing it too. I did not pressure her to go on a date with me or made anymore advances after she sent me to the dean's office. Instead I became proactive and proved to her that I am a reliable person. She learned to trust me and she warms up to me."

Mister Whis gently nodded for Goku to carry on.

"We get to spend time together when I drove her number of times to the supermarket and whenever I help her carry her things to the faculty room after class, she gave me snacks as my reward. She was the one who baked those goodies! The Chocolate chip Carrot cake is my favorite of all."

Mister Gohan gently made a comment.

"So Miss Chianna is the reason why you always request me to set at least two kilos of freshly harvested Carrots."

Goku smiles at his Grandpa.

After hearing what Goku said, Mister GyuMao begins to understand why his darling daughter loves this man so much all the more. Before he thought, Chichi is letting her emotions control her. But now the highly respected public official of Frypan region; intentionally approves of this young respectful man to be with his daughter."

After the meeting with Goku, he's been given an hour break and will be called later when they're done talking to Chichi. He went to the University café to spend time with his buddies.

Goku in the school café with his buddies.

"Hey Goku! You seem to love some drama in your life huh? Are you that bored?" Caulifla asks while munching a nacho dipped in cheese. Her boyfriend Cabba civilly calls her attention.

"Caulifla, that's not a nice thing to say to Goku."

Goku cheerfully replies. "Nah, it's alright! No worries." He then noticed Krillin is not with them. He curiously asks. "

"Where is Krillin? Lazuli is with her brother over there." Goku pointed on the far right of the café.

Cabba affably replies. "He is with Miss Vados for an extra hour coaching time." When Caulifla excused herself to go to the ladies room, Cabba's happy mood turns sullen and asks Goku. "Goku, I hope you won't get offended with my question."

Goku smiled at Cabba and retorted. "Go ahead. Fire away!"

Cabba let out a deep breath and then fires away."Goku, Krillin and I are your friends we are like brothers right? Whatever is going on between you and Miss Chianna, despite we disapprove of it, we will still support you because like I said, we are your friends."

Cabba pats Goku's shoulders and then he continues.

"Goku, I've seen how much you struggled when she broke up with you. But you still managed to cope. Then I saw you leave with her yesterday when our class with Mister Champa got cancelled. Are you back together?"

Goku sighs and then answers Cabba in a very serious manner."Cabba, I got grilled yet again inside the conference room so can you cut me some slack? You said we are friends so can you just leave my concern with Miss Chianna alone for now?"

Cabba feeling his friend's exasperation didn't push any further but said instead.

"Goku, do you need us to be inside the conference room when you are called back? At least we are there for moral support."

Seeing Cabba's sincerity, Goku drops his stern look and smiles at his friend and say.

"Thanks man, but I'm okay. I'll fill you guys with the developments with regards to my relationship with Miss Chianna."

"That would be really nice." Cabba happily said.

Meanwhile at the conference room.

Mister GyuMao and Chichi were left in the room alone in a heated argument. The Deans and Mister Gohan Sr. decided to step out of the conference room until the father and daughter simmer down. Their voices especially Chichi's voice can be heard outside.

"How could you papa! How could you call this meeting behind my back?!"

Mister Gyu Mao is not backing down although he is not raising his voice at his daughter.

"Chianna, you have to understand that this is just for your own good and so as Goku's. The two of you seems to forget that both of you have a reputation to protect pumpkin?"

Chichi lets out a frustrating groan and irritatingly remarks.

"Papa, Goku is twenty years old and I'm twenty five. He assists in the vegetable business of Uncle Gohan and gets to earn from it too; He is an excellent student academically and in extracurricular activities he excels as well! I have never met a man as determined and perfectionist as him. You know I went out on dates in the past but I always end up upset."

Mister GyuMao tries to reason with her but is failing miserably. Chichi continues his tirade.

"Goku is the one for me. I don't want anybody else papa. I already told this to Whis."

At the mention of his name, the posh professor and Dean Assistant enters the conference room. The father and daughter suddenly keep quiet and with that Mister Whis chuckles.

"Dear Chianna, what is this I learned that you are not interested to teach your classes anymore?"

Chichi turns sullen and replies.

"Yes Whis, I'm tired of always having to watch my back when I'm with Goku. We want to be together again. Being his professor takes that chance away from us."

Mister Whis is taken aback with Chichi's answer and replied.

"Are you saying that you are choosing Goku over your position here at Ox University?"

Chichi gives Mister Whis a defiant look and said.

"Yes I choose Goku."

Mister Whis challenges Chichi with his final question.

"Are you sure that you will not regret your decision?"

Chichi with conviction replied.

"Yes I will not regret my decision Whis. I realized in loving Goku that I can do more things besides being a professor of this University. My relationship with him opened my eyes to new things. I realized it at the time you suspended us Whis."

Mister Whis didn't argue with his friend anymore. He begins to ponder the council's discussion with Goku and now his conversation with Chichi. He then says.

"Alright Chianna, You can call it a day. Goku and I are going to your house later tonight to discuss how we can uncomplicate your situation. You just can't stand being apart from each other anymore."

Chichi walks over to Whis and gives him a friendly hug and say.

"Thank you Whis Angel; you are truly a Heaven sent."

A/N: Mister Whis Angel is such a good friend. He is not condemning; rather he is kindhearted yet he maintains a strong moral grounds. Having a Whis for a friend is really nice don't you think? Goku and Chichi just had enough of their situation and wants to fight for their relationship this time.

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