INEVITABLE
Chapter 5
It was a cold Sunday afternoon and Aya was patiently waiting for a cab. Her destination was a coffee shop in Shinjuku where she's about to meet Rei. Of course, Aya informed her boyfriend, Seiji Sagara, that she'll be meeting with her friend, who just came back from America. Seiji knew that the friend Aya was talking about was the man she once loved. Seiji didn't protest with her meeting, but just casually asked her to meet with him after her earlier appointmnent. Seiji….the man that brought happiness to her life….
Aya was in the library searching for books that she'll be using for her research when she heard the librarian reprimanding someone.
"How many times do I need to tell you that food and drinks are not allowed in this place." The librarian said.
"But I can't concentrate on reading and studying without eating, Mrs. Evans." A young man with a spiky black hair and attractive brown eyes said.
"Then go to a restaurant or fast food chain."
"But it's too noisy there. I won't be able to study."
"Young man, you're really giving me a headache. Now go and finish eating that outside, before I ban you from entering here, forever."
"Alright." He then headed for the door. On his way, which meant that he needed to pass by Aya, he can't help but mumble, "And I thought that I won't get caught eating this time. Man! She must have a food radar or something!"
Aya smiled because she heard what he said.
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"Ms. Hoshino, I really appreciate it." Mrs. Evans said. Aya was just asked to keep an eye on Seiji, which meant that she ought to share a table with Seiji, whenever they're in the library.
Since then, Aya and Seiji became good friends. They even hang out after class and during weekends. Seiji was fun and comfortable to be with, that is until the day he confessed.
"Aya, I've fallen in love with you….I really hope that we can be more than friends…."
Aya didn't know what to say. How could she when she hasn't totally gotten over Rei yet.
Seiji continued when he noticed Aya's confused face, "I'm not rushing you to accept me. I just want to let you know….I really hope that you'll be able to forget him and move on."
After that day, Seiji seemed to be avoiding Aya. Days turned into a month and Aya realized how lonely she became when Seiji wasn't around anymore.
"I really miss him….Is it possible that I've fallen in love with him as well?"
That was the moment of enlightenment for Aya. She was ready to move on and be happy. But, it seemed that her love for Seiji will be tested with Rei's return.
-shshshsh-
"So what is it that you want to talk about?" Rei asked after taking a sip of the coffee he ordered.
Aya observed that Rei became more handsome, though his eyes were still cold.
'Seiji's eyes are more beautiful and gives you a feeling of warmth.' She can't help but compare.
"I'm sorry if I made life difficult for you. It's just that I really hoped that you'll love me too….Anyway, I still hope that we can be good friends so that Ran and the others won't worry about us anymore."
"Don't worry, your noisy and dense friend also made life difficult for me. So, you're not the only one to be blamed."
Silence.
"Do you still like her?" Aya courageously asked.
Rei took another sip of the hot drink and didn't answer the question.
"You know, if you still do, you should let her know as soon as possible. You said it yourself that she is dense."
"I didn't ask for your advice." Rei coldly replied.
"In any case, I just wish you'll be as fortunate as I am in finding the person I love and who loves me back." Aya smiled. During their meeting, Aya felt nothing for Rei anymore. At first, she was kind of nervous that she might feel something for Rei when she saw him again.
"Who's the guy?"
"Seiji Sagara.We studied in the same University."
"Then good for you."
-shshshsh-
Aya was on her way back to Shibuya when she decided to call her boyfriend.
"Hello Seiji, I'm on my way. See you there. And Seiji, I love you."
"Okay. I love you too."
Seiji felt relieved. He thought that Aya might choose not to meet him after her appointment with Rei. He thought that he was going to lose Aya.
-shshshsh-
Meanwhile, at the Starlight Studio, an orange-haired girl was complaining.
"But there's a kissing scene!!!!"
"Of course there will be a kissing scene. It's a romantic comedy after all." Sumida replied.
"But, I was able to watch romantic comedy movies without THAT scene!" Of course Ran preferred watching comedy or action movies, but thanks to Miyu and Aya, she was forced to watch some romantic movies.
"Ran, it is better if you'll accept the role in this movie. This movie will prove to the people of your acting ability or your diversity as an actress. You can't only star in action movies…. And I'm sure that your fans would love to see you paired up with Mamoru Tsukimori. Come on Ran, think about it."
"Argh….Okay, I'll think about it. But don't get your hopes up."
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Even when Ran was driving her red sports car( because John was sick), she can't help but grumble, "Watching romantic movies: very hard to take! Being in that kind of movie: that will be the DEATH of me!!!!"
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AN: I would
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