SCENE 9
It was already December and it's going to be a 2-week vacation. They won't be able to see each other for two weeks. But Mikan is really has to go home as what she had promised her brother Tsubasa.
"So where do you plan to go this Christmas?" Natsume asked her.
"I'm going home to my Grandpa. She replied. "And I guess you'll be spending yours too in London?"
"Yes. I'm flying there tomorrow." He was a bit sad to say that. "Well… that would be a hard time for me." He said.
"But why? You're going to be with your family."
"But I'm not going to be with you for two weeks." He added.
"Two weeks Natsume. It's a very short time to spare"
"Before yes. But…now…it seems to be a long time. I can't stand that anymore. Because…you're not there with me. " Natsume was babbling for words which made Mikan puzzled.
"Mikan, please don't go. Can you just spend your holiday with me? Please?" He was begging.
"I'm sorry Natsume but I missed home." "I've been away from the one I love for 2 years already." 'I hope you understand". She was telling him that dreamily.
"With the one you love? So… you're going to spend time with that one you love." He misunderstood. "I hope you enjoy your stay there". Natsume lost his charm when he heard that. "Bye then. I still have work to do" He walked away without her having to explain. Mikan was left confused by the way Natsume acted. So she went home too feeling mystified.
"What does he mean by that?" Did I say anything wrong? How shallow could he be?" She was telling Sumire about what happened to her and Natsume.
"Ding dong Cinderella! That guy went jealous!" Sumire explained to her on the phone.
"Baka. Ruka told me he likes you" Hotaru added on the other line of their conference.
"Jealous of what?" Mikan shrieked.
"I missed the one I love…as in DUH Cinderella! He mistook it as your boyfriend!."
"As in! Then he just presumed? Without even asking me? He is not thinking is he?"
"Girl! It is you who is not thinking. I think he feels something for you."
"I just said that Permy" Hotaru exclaimed.
That left Mikan thinking. Was he really falling in-love with her?
"No matter what it is, let fate bring us together or break us apart."
That morning, Mikan packed her things up to fly to Okinawa same as with Natsume. His flight to London is also today. Both of them went to the airport but of different planes. They both checked in the departure area but they don't seem to notice the presence of each other. They had a misunderstanding when they parted yesterday. But the both of them also longed to reunite again and explain everything to each other. They can't meet in the same place. The airport is too vast to find somebody. But they were looking for each other because they knew they might meet there.
"Calling all passengers bound for Okinawa please prepare for boarding…" the announcer called.
Natsume hoped in his heart that he might bump into Mikan somewhere. But he can't find her anywhere. He felt so sorry for what he did to her. And now the plane is leaving and they didn't get to meet and reconcile before they spend on their holiday… that was too painful for the both of them to bear. They left each other with ache in their hearts. But they are still thinking about each other and bearing the hurt they had. And now they're far away, what more could kill them worst?
"Tangerine! You forgot your jacket!" it was Sumire. Sumire's shouting caught the attention of Natsume. He started running towards Sumire's direction sadly; the place was filled with people. He lost Permy, he lost Mikan.
"Flight 2541 Okinawa preparing for departure" the announcer called.
Now, Natsume has no chances of seeing Mikan. The plane is leaving in a few moments but he can still feel that Mikan was still there in the airport. Natsume ran to the lobby. He took the microphone from the announcer and started saying words airing it inside the airport and the plane where Mikan is boarding.
"Mikan, where ever you are I will never forget you. Remember I will always be there for you. I am so sorry for what happened yesterday. Remember, I love you" Natsume's words were aired and Mikan was able to hear it.
She ran inside the lavatory and started crying. She still loved Natsume even of what had happened.
The plane left for Okinawa already. Mikan arrived in the airport and saw her brother and sister in law.
"Sissy, you're back! We missed you so much. How did your flight go?" Tsubasa exclaimed after seeing his sister.
"Oh dear, we missed you so much. Grandpa, Tsubasa and I expected for you so much. Did you know that grandpa can't sleep without seeing you" Misaki said.
"aiyo. I know one-chan. Haha. Anyway, I heard you are pregnant. How is my niece going?" Mikan asked.
"well. She started kicking me 2 weeks ago" Misaki added.
When she arrived in her old house everybody welcomed her home warmly. She went teary eyed again. She missed her family and relatives after 2 years of having to be far away from them.
It was already Christmas' Eve. Everybody celebrated it joy. Champagne, wine, treats, gifts, goodies they were everywhere. Mikan, Tsubasa and their relatives had a fun a time together. For her, it would be the most unforgettable Christmas in her life, but it would have been more memorable if Natsume was there.
Days have passed when Mikan flew back to Tokyo but she was rather bored when she came back. Sumire was out in New York with her mom, dad and her siblings. Hotaru went to France with Ruka. Aww.. it was only little time that they actually went out together.
Usual nights came and passed away for Mikan. She sang at the bar at night and of course worked in a café during the day.
The days came so fast and finally their vacation was nearing to its end.