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"He doesn't deserve you Misaki. I still can't believe he left you there" Tora said in anger when we got in his car. It was embarrassing, sitting in the restaurant for almost an hour. I waited for Takumi to come through the doors but after my 3rd glass of wine alone, I finally accepted he deserted me.
People were already looking at me with pity. So I called Tora hesitantly and tried to ask if he knew were Takumi was. He exploded when he realized I was tipsy and alone in the restaurant.
In 10 minutes, he came speeding through the streets and walked in. Heads turned when he came through in his tuxedo. Funny coincidence, his tie matched my dress which I even bought for this ridiculous dinner.
And now, he was driving us to I don't know where. I think the alcohol is starting to get to me.
"You just want me because you can't have me" I told Tora in a slurry tone. I'm not sure if it's the wine talking. But there's a line of girls who would dream of having him, of loving him. I care for him a lot just like he cares for me. If Takumi was not here, I'd fall for him.
"I want you because of you. Because you're the one who makes me want to give up everything I have to make you happy" He says, half-screaming in frustration.
His confession shocked both of us. I don't think he planned to say those words just now.
"Listen, I- " He runs his hands through his hair. He's a lost boy and a part of me wants to take him in my arms and comfort him like I comfort my little boy.
"Let's just pretend you didn't say that. I don't think I'll remember this tomorrow anyway" I try to lighten his mood and save us from an awkward silence.
The light goes green and he keeps silent for the rest of the ride. I look out the windows, observing all the people outside, the lights, the city. I don't want to think about anything right now. Sometimes, you just need to take a break and for once, be care-free.
But I don't think I can do that at this moment. Charles is 6 years old already and he would have to go to the big school soon. I have no idea if I could take him away from Tora if we would have to transfer homes. And Takumi would not allow us to live in the apartment we are in now. He says it's too small for his growing boy.
I let my thoughts drift off until the car stops in front of the building. Everything is quiet. Tora's not saying anything. And I'm deciding whether to open the door and just leave or to face him and say something. But before anything, he surprises me by apologizing.
"Look…I'm…I'm sorry. I was just mad and I wasn't- I mean, I didn't intend for it to come out that way. I don't want things to change between us, Misaki. " He tells me like he can't afford to lose me.
But I'm not sure I'm hearing things right. My vision blurs and I'm seeing two of Igarashi already. This is a terrible headache. A glass of wine was my limit. And I took 3 or maybe 4…5?
Without thinking twice, I puke on Tora even inside his car. My ungraceful vomit gets all over his lap. I can't believe I just did that. His car would smell disgusting for days. It would be quite a drive for him back home and it's all my fault.
"Oh dear. I'm so sorry" I scramble to wipe my mess of his lap using anything I have. Thankfully, I brought tissue in my purse. He doesn't move. I sure hope he isn't angry. Who am I kidding? I just ruined his leather seats and his Italian suit.
"It's okay" Tora told me in attempt to calm me down from my panic mode. My head is literally pounding and I don't know what I should do anymore.
"Why don't you come up and clean up at least?" I offer.
He accepted it seeing it would be for the best. But it was obvious that part of him was glad that he would be able to send me up rather than just drive away, leaving me in pavement. We the rode the elevator up in silence and when we got there, I clumsily tried to get the key in the knob.
We got inside eventually. And he removed his fortunately, still polished shoes by the door. Charles was asleep in his room. There was a note from the babysitter I hired tonight on the table, macaroni in the ref.
Tora read the letter behind me. " Please tell me you ate something before you drank"
My eyes avoided his intense glare. I'm getting in trouble, for sure. It was a general rule to eat first before any alcohol and my violation resulted to a headache, acidic stomach and vomit all over Tora.
"Why don't you take a shower? I'll get some towels" I said to escape his wrath. He always cared for me like I'm his child or something.
I walked to the guest room to retrieve some fresh towels. To think about it, Tora can just sleep here for the night. Then I could have his suit dry cleaned in a 24 hour laundry shop nearby.
On my way to the bathroom with towels in my hand, a knock from the front door startled me. I took a detour to see who could have been on my door at 11 at night.
"Yes?" I opened the door, not bothering to look through the peephole.
Takumi stood in front of me in his business suit strain from work, I presume. My husband left me waiting in a restaurant and didn't even have the courtesy to call.
"I got caught up in a meeting"
" As if that would make things right" I scoff.
If my memory serves me right, this was suppose to be his way of making up with me; An 'I'm-sorry-baby-would-you-go-out-with-me' dinner to be exact.
"It was supposed to be until 7pm only but then things got out of hand. I sent a driver to pick you up but you left already"
Yeah, because Tora picked me up. Oh hell. He can't know that because Tora is in my bathroom, naked and waiting for towels.
"Ugh…ah…uhm, I have to go. I'm really tired. Let's just talk tomorrow okay?" I mumbled, trying to convince him.
His eyes looked down at the towels in my hand and looked at me suspiciously.
My heart was beating so fast he could probably feel it. I was never a good liar and my face was starting to heat up.
But thankfully, he believed me and decided to let it rest.
"Okay then, you should go sleep already. Is Charles in bed?"
"Yeah"
"Goodnight" He said although he didn't move.
"Goodnight" I quickly responded hoping he'd get the message that I want him gone.
I can't risk him seeing Tora inside my room's shower.
If he's expecting a goodnight kiss, it's not happening. So, he resigns and turns around heading for the elevators.
I let go of a breath I didn't even know I has holding. It was such a relief.
But when I turn around, I see Tora's shoes on the floor just beside my feet.
Oh dear. Takumi must have seen those through the open door.
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