Chapter 3: Here I am
Mai:
"When I got home I saw a letter in my mailbox. I got excited thinking if it was the letter I have been waiting for. Feeling the butterflies I skipped to my apartment, after I closed the door I immediately opened the letter. It says " Congratulations Ms.Taniyama you've been accepted to Hankuk University with full scholarship." I was stunned and happy then all of a sudden I felt a bit sad thinking I would be leaving my family and Naru. Could I leave them? Him?.
And a few days later I received the plane ticket given by the university. I would be leaving in 2 weeks. I prepared everything. On the day of my departure I went to the office looking for a sign if I should really leave and then things happened and I went straight to South Korea."
I woke up with a light tapping on my shoulders.
" Ma'am we will be landing in a few minutes please fasten your seatbelt."
"Thank you!"
After a few minutes my plane landed. I checked my watch it's 12:30 pm. We didn't get delayed. I bet Keiko and Michiru would be waiting. It's been a week since my graduation and Joon Seong oppa can't come with me though he would be here in a week.
As I got out of the airport I inhaled deeply and said " Here I am again standing on the same ground I ran away from 4 years ago." And then I saw Keiko and Michiru waving too enthusiastically at me. I laughed to myself. I missed them both so much.
Running straight to their embrace it felt like forever we've seen each other. Them all of a sudden Keiko started sobbing while smiling
" Mai it's been too long, I've missed you so much it wasn't the same without you."
"Seriously Keiko! You just had to do it here. Takeru isn't even here to see you becoming a drama queen again." And we all laughed.
"Guys I'm starving, why don't we continue this later? It's my treat! Where do you want to go?" I said. Then we walked out of the airport chatting happily.
It has been a week of planning and preparing Keiko's wedding. We've got a lot more to do and Joon Seong Oppa is due to arrive this week though I don't exactly know when. As I was sitting in a café with the girls still doing a lot of wedding preparations.When Michiru suddenly stood up and stretched her body.
"Guys Do you want something to eat? Coz my energy is deflating rapidly without food." We laughed at her.
" Sure! We should really eat something I'm kind of hungry too. Michiru you go and order since you're already standing up!" Keiko said
"Fine, Fine! I'll get you food your highness!"
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John:
"Ayako-san am l seeing this right?"
"What are you talking about John?"
" Ain't that one of Mai-san's closest friends?"
And she looked where I was pointing at.
She was at the counter.
"Oh my goodness! Houshou!" She looked at Takigawa-san with tears in her eyes.
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Naru:
I was only a corner a way from the café where SPR decided to have lunch. Before I would never accept any invitation from outside work but it has been different in the last four years. As I were rounding the corner with Lin we bumped into the gang more like they bumped into us.
"I thought we were having lunch? Why are you all outside?"
"We still are Naru-chan but we couldn't wait to tell you something."
"What is it Takigawa?"
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Mai:
As soon as Michiru sat back down with our food and drinks my phone rang. I looked at the caller ID and smiled.
"Guys I'll take the call outside okay?" I told them still smiling.
"I'm betting that the call is from Joon Seong-san." Michiru teased.
I stood up shaking my head and went outside.
"Yeobeoseyo Oppa?" (Hello)
"How have you been?"
"I'm doing good a bit busy but it's okay. You?"
"I'm doing good too. Can't wait to see you!"
"Na do Oppa! Eodiseyo? It's a bit noisy." ( Me too, Where are you?)
"I'm walking on the streets."
"Ohh! So when are you arriving?" a few silent seconds.
"JAGIYA!!" ( sweetie). Huh? Did I hear someone yell? I looked around I don't see anyone.
"Look to your left Mai"
I covered my mouth "Oh my goodness!" and run to him
"Oppa! Neomu Bigoshippeo !" ( I miss you very much )
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Naru:
I heard her before I saw her. She spoke a different language when she answered her phone. I can't be mistaken I know that shade of brown hair only it was longer than I last saw her.
"Jou-chan." Takigawa whispered beside me. I see her smiling while talking on her phone then suddenly someone yelled and she looked around. Then turned her head to the left then started running into the arms of a man. And she was spun around. And I heard her angelic laughing. It was like a punch to my gut seeing her being held by someone else. The guy put her down and kissed her forehead. Here I am standing watching it all happen. My heart ached unbearably at the sight.
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I'm sorry for the delay I've been busy with my upcoming business venture.that it's been hard trying to upload a chapter but still thanks for waiting.