La Corda D'Oro

Life Without You

Chapter 3

A New Beginning

Fresh like the start of spring, warm and refreshing. A new beginning, a new start. With you, memories would always be remembered.

"Seriously, he must have liked you." Haine was still persistent as they both entered the living room. "I mean, he has never brought a girl in or says anything like that just now. Not even to me. Did you hypnotize him or something?"

"No, no! We're just friends because both of us participated in the school concurs." Kaho explained hoping to stop Len's cousin from making any assumptions.

"Oh… Hino San! Welcome! Do mind that dinner is being served soon." Hamai Misa said as she placed the plates on the table. She walked gracefully back into the kitchen to bring in the food. Len appeared out of the kitchen placing the cutlery nicely onto the table. Wow, what Haine says is true. Len is a gentleman.

"Hino san, lets' sit and together and chat more!" Haine said as she tugged Kaho's arm. Both of them settled on the dinner table and waited for Len and his mother to sit down.

"Where's Mr. Tsukimori?" Kaho asked as she realized that Len's father was missing. "He went on a business trip to America yesterday." Len replied as he sat down. Picking up her glass, Hamai Misa said: "Let's give a toast to Hino san for joining us today. To Hino san." All of them clinked their glasses and started their dinner. Len did not take a bite of his food. Hamai Misa smiled and touched his hand.

Len, you know what to do right?

~Flashback~

"Len, do you know about your trip to Vienna in November?" Hamai Misa asked as she sat beside Len on the sofa.

"Yes, mother. What's wrong?" Len replied as he closed his book.

"You see, there is a vacancy in the school and someone can benefit it right? So I was thinking of inviting Hino san." Upon hearing that, Len stiffened.

Why does mother always bring her up into any conversation?

"It would be splendid to have the both of you as the two of you are specialized in the violin. Yet you can learn a thing or two from her." She said as she touched his shoulder. Curiously she added, "Or would you like your cousin, Haine to go with you? I'm sure you will prefer Hino san right?" Len blushed.

It was true that Len could not live with Haine as they both had different views.

But what about Kaho?

"Anyway, I would like you to invite Hino san over to let her decide. I really wish that the both of you are able to go."

~End Of Flashback~

"Excuse me." He said as he left for his room. A while later, he reappeared in the dinning room with the letter in his hands.

"Hino san, I would like to invite you to go to Vienna with me. I really hope that you are able to go with me and study together." Len said as he placed the letter infront of her.

Shocked, Kaho stared at him with her eyes big and wide. Is this some joke or am I dreaming?

The envelope had her name and the school printed. Opening the letter, it stated that she had been accepted into the school and wanted her reply by the next week.

Kaho placed the letter on the table. She smiled as answers, "Why not?"

An opportunity given like this is unbelievable, especially, its from you who I did not want to let you go.

This chance is the greatest of all as i would continue to be by your side, and not left alone.

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Haine san is just a great cousin right?

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