Are you still mine?
By lostvoicecoa17
Disclaimer: I do not own Ultra Maniac or any of its characters…
Chapter 4 - chances
Ding dong!
Aya: In a minute!
Aya opens the door and sees Tsujiai..
Aya: Oh! Good to see you Tsujiai!
Tsujiai: Nice to see you. Is Ayu there?
Aya: Oh wait a moment. She's in her room. Dressing up. Sit there in the sofa while waiting for her.
Tsujiai: Oh thanks.
In Ayu's room..
Aya: Ayu, Tsujiai's here.
Ayu: Already? Gotta hurry up…
Aya: Hey, don't panic, he's not gonna kill you if you take too long..
Ayu: I'm done.
Aya: He's in the living room.
Ayu: Sorry to keep you waiting!
Tsujiai: It's okay, anyways, where do you want to go?
Ayu: I really didn't think of anything 'cause I thought you had some place in mind.. hehe
Tsujiai: Let's just go around, then. Is that okay with you?
Ayu: Anything's fine with me.
So…
Tsujiai: Um..We've walked 3 blocks already. Aren't you tired?
Ayu: Not really but I'm hungry already..
Tsujiai: Okay then, Let's eat..
Ayu and Tsujiai finds a restaurant…
While eating..
Ayu: Don't you have anything else to do? I mean.. am I bothering you or something?
Tsujiai: I'm on leave anyways. I'm going to go back to work next week.
Ayu: Oh..
Tsujiai: Anyways, you mentioned yesterday that you're gonna work, right?
Ayu: umm..yes, but I keep on losing time to look for one.
Tsujiai: I remember my boss saying he needed an assistant.
Ayu: oh. Really? How can I contact him then?
Tsujiai: um. Here's his calling card, and here's mine. Just call me or him if you're interested or something.
Ayu: okay, thanks.
Back at the Tateishi's…
Ayu: I'm here sis.
Aya: Back so soon?
Ayu: yep. Have you eaten?
Aya: not really.
Ayu, I'll just cook. Tsujiai! Sit here with my sister.
Tsujiai: okay.
Ayu heads to the kitchen and starts cooking..
Aya: Can I ask you something?
Tsujiai: Sure.
Aya: I want an honest answer, okay?
Tsujiai: Yeah sure, what is it?
Aya: umm, tell me do you like my sister(again)?
(Note: Those who read last song knows what the 'again' means..)
Tsujiai: umm..to tell you the truth. I never stopped loving her even if ten years passed. I LOVE HER TOO MUCH TO FORGET ABOUT HER. Tell me, why didn't she marry Kaji?
Aya: um. Okay I'll tell you, it's like this. Kaji's parents approved of their marriage but then our parents didn't like the idea 'cause ever since they met Kaji, they never liked him. And now, our parents sent us here. You know me and my sis share a lot of similarities.
Tsujiai: Similarities? In terms of what?
Aya: Everything.
Tsujiai: Like. What?
Aya: six years ago.. I was supposed to marry George, my boyfriend but then, my parents didn't approve of that too and I don't know why. I even told my parents not to do this to Ayu and her future husband-to-be because it hurts too much.
Tsujiai: How sad. I really don't plan on suiting Ayu again.
Aya: Why not?
Tsujiai: um.. I mean I like to but. I know Ayu's heart still belongs to Kaji, It has been like that ever since. So..
Aya: Hey. Don't give up that easily. I know my sister. She's trying hard to forget everything. She doesn't want to feel pain. She is even planning on raising..oh forget that.
Tsujiai: She is planning on raising her child on her own.
Aya: How did you know?
TSujiai: She told me. I even told her to inform Kaji about it. But she didn't wanna bother KAji anymore. It's as if she wanted Kaji out of her life forever.
Aya: That's a possibility. But Tsujiai, I'm telling you. Try. Again.
(Note: I'm telling you once more that those who read Last Song would understand what 'Try Again' means)
TSujiai: Okay, thanks, Aya.
Ayu: Sis. Here's your lunch.
Aya: Did you two eat already?
Tsujiai: yep. We ate somewhere.
Aya: okay.. hmmm.yummy AYu.
Ayu: Thanks.
Aya: Beng pregnant improved your cooking skills, Ayu.
Ayu: oh.really? haha.
Flashback. 10 years ago
(note: Chapter 12, Last Song)
Kaji: yummy breakfast again Ayu.
Ayu: haha. Thanks Kaji.
Kaji: Your Future husband is lucky.
Ayu: why?
Kaji: 'cause he's gonna be happy everyday with your cooking.
Ayu: You're my future husband, right Kaji?
Kaji: I don't know. But, I hope.
Ayu: me too. I love you.
Kaji: I love you too.
EndFlashback.
Aya: hello? Ayu! Are you okay?
TSujiai: Why are you crying?
Ayu: um.. this is nothing. I just remembered something. Excuse me. I'll just get something from my room.
Ayu's POV
Kaji. Kaji. I miss you. I miss everything about you. I miss those times we spent together. Remember? I used to cook foryou everday. Practically, we were like husband and wife already. Why did we need to be separated from each other? Why? I want to know why but I don't know how? How are you now? I hope you're fine. I hope you're thinking of me too.
Ayu: Sorry about that.
Aya and Tsujiai: It's okay.
Aya: Anyways, I won't ask what's wrong with you, cause I think I know what it is but are you okay?
Ayu: um..I'm fine.
After a year.
Ayu: sis. Can you hand me the milk?
Aya: here.
Ayu: Come on, Kayo. Go to sleep…
The baby continues to cry..
Aya: Sis. Why don't you take a rest. I'll take care of Kayo.
Ayu: Sis. I appreciate the concern but it's okay. You rest because you have work tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
Aya: okay. Good night sis.
After three years..
Kayo: mommy? Is uncle gonna come over later?
Ayu: I don't know Kayo. But okay. I'm gonna ask him. But I can't promise he'll go here.
Ayu calls Tsujiai..
Ayu: Hello. May I please speak with Tsujiai?
One Moment. Tsujiai! Phone call for you, it's Ms. Tateishi.
Tsujiai: hello?
Ayu: Tsujiai.
Tsujiai: oh. Ayu. Do you need something?
Ayu: It's Kayo…
Tsujiai: What's wrong with..
Kayo: Uncle!!
Tsujiai: Kayo! Hello. How are you?
Kayo: I'm okay. Uncle, Can you come over later????pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaase!!
Tsujiai: okay. But are you sure it's okay with your mom?
Kayo: It's okay, uncle. NO need to worry. What time are you coming?
Tsujiai: About four in the afternoon. Look. I'll talk to you later okay? Uncle's kinda busy.
Kayo: Okay. See you.
TSujiai: I'll just talk to your mom.
Ayu: hey, TSujiai. I'm so sorry Kayo's bothering you again.
Tsujiai: It's okay. I love playing with her anyways. See ya later.
Ayu: See you. Thanks again.
Tsujiai: bye.
Ayu: bye. Click
Later at the Tateishi's..
Tsujiai: Hi Kayo!
Kayo: Hi uncle!!! Nice to see you!!!
TSujiai: Nice to see you too. Where's your mom and where's Aya?
Kayo: Aya-chan is in the grocery and mom's in the kitchen.
Tsujiai: oh okay.
In the Kitchen
Ayu: Hi Tsujiai
TSujiai: Hello.
Kayo: Now that you've seen mommy, let's play!!!
Tsujiai: okay.okay. Ayu, we'll be in Kayo's room.
Ayu: okay, I'll call you two later for some snacks.
A little while later…Aya came in.
Ayu: Guys! Some snacks.
Kayo: Wow! Mommy! You baked some cookies.
Ayu: Slow down Kayo. Don't eat too fast.
Tsujiai: haha
Kayo: mommy. I'll just go to the bathroom.
Ayu: Okay.
Tsujiai: um..Ayu..I want to tell you something
Ayu: What is it?
Tsujiai: I love you.
Ayu: eh? But..
Tsujiai: I've been wanting to tell you this(again)..and would you consider going out with me(again)…?
Ayu: um.. I..I…
Kayo: Mom!!!
Ayu: Have you washed your hands, Kayo?
Kayo: yep! can I eat again?
Ayu: yes you can. (whispers to Tsujiai) I'll answer your question some other next time?
Kayo: mom…I'm sleepy.
Ayu: ok. but say goodbye to your uncle.
Kayo: Bye bye uncle! Thanks for coming.
Tsujiai: No problem. Anytime, just call me whenever you want me to go here. Okay, Kayo?
Kayo: sure!
After Kayo fell asleep…
Ayu: Thanks for coming.
Tsujiai: Anything for you and Kayo.
Ayu: by the way, the answer's yes.
Tsujiai: really? Thank you.
Ayu: No. Thank YOU.
AUTHOR'S NOTES
Dear Readers. This sequel is shorter than the first one. Well, thanks for reading again and hope you review. :D