Chapter 1… Continued
"Sir, the car is ready" My assistant, Lea, said bringing me to reality. Thoughts of Nami and our childhood memories ran through my head. Nami… I heard she changed her name. What was it again? Ani.. Avie…"Annie… Avie…"
"It's Aya sir"
"huh? Sorry, was I saying that out loud"
"Yes sir"
I stared at Lea. Her long bouncy hair flowing from her face. Her skin was tanned like she goes to the beach often when in truth she's cooped up in the office day and night. I'm starting to wonder how she can keep her figure at all with all the work. I guess I was staring at her too long when she suddenly turned around and told me to get ready.
"You things are packed and your ticket is ready, The flight starts in 2 hours and I--"
"So ill be going now then" I said as I rushed out to the door heading toward the elevator on the other side of the wall "It's been fun"
"-- I advise you to get rest"
Shibuya 9:46 P.M.
Aya's home
Im sitting here in my desk….
"It's been so long since I got a letter from my parents. I guess ever since I told them that I wanted to do things on my own…I wonder what this could be about…"
My heart beat went as fast as it possibly could when I touched the opening of the letter… I could feel my face red and my hands losing strength. I cant believe it! After 2 years… I haven't heard the name Nami for so long.
That morning
I remember standing outside my mailbox for something that felt like forever when I read the mail that says "Nami Hoshino" If it wasn't for Ran calling me if I have a bento for 2, I would've been late for school. Leave it to her to call at the weirdest time of the day. I remember when she called me at 2:30 in the morning just to go karaoke and the time she called me around 10 at night to help her do her laundry.
Sigh
"Well here goes nothing"
Opened the letter with eyes closed.. unfolded it as carefully as I can and read every letter of every word…
"October 4
Sunday, 12:00 P.M.
Shibuya Airport"
WHAT?!
Somewhere in the city…
Sunday, 11:27 a.m.
"Ran and Aya are late. Im use to Ran but I don't know about Aya. Usually shes the first one here with you Rei" Miyu tapping her watch
-swoosh-
"IM HERE!!" Ran raises her hand with enthusiasm "NOW WE CAN GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!"
Ran started marching
"Hold it!" Rei grabbing her coat "Aya's not here yet"
"What are you talking about??" Swooshing her head from right to left
"I tried calling her but her phone's dead" Miyu said "I'm a bit worried. Aya left us quite disturbed yesterday and now this. I can understand if its Ran but-"
Ran's eyes are glaring at Miyu
"Okay! Okay… I take it back"
Ran's eyes turned to Rei "What did you do you bastard!!"
"If you're trying to accuse me then don't you think I wouldn't
be here in the first place"
Ring.. Ring..
Yuuya's phone started ringing
"Hello… okay… I see… well good luck then… k, Bye"
"Who's that" Ran peeking over Yuuya's shoulder
"It was Aya. She said she's not coming"
"that's odd why didn't she call me" Miyu Asked
"Well she said if she called Ran her ears will bleed and theres a possibility that you guys might go to where she is. And if she calls you then you'll ask too many questions"
"Well that's smart of her" Rei said
"What did you say??" Ran gave Rei another Glare
"Don't you have ears?"
"Okay now guys… lets just go… wait where are we going to again?" Miyu asked
"hmmm… I don't really know… HEY! lets go to where Tatsuki works now! He might be able to give us free food!" Ran rubbing her tummy
"come to think of it I haven't seen Tatsuki for awhile. He's been working really hard lately"
"Well what are you guys waiting for LETS GO!! Come on to tatsuki's gonna get us free food"
"She's energetic as always isn't she. I wonder how you guys keep up with her" Yuuya whispered to Miyu
"It's one of life's mysteries"