Disclaimer: I don't own any of Maria Sama Ga Miteru characters. XD
Note: Sorry for the constant switch in scenes.
Chapter 3- Sachiko's Pain
Shock filled her face as Sachiko heard him. Kashiwagi Suguru to be precise. He was her cousin and fiancé. Although he has a reckless driving habit, he has been proved to be reliable and credible. It was especially with the case in the amusement park. In which Sachiko almost fainted. Thanks to him, she was saved the embarrassment of collapsing there. Lies would definitely not befit him. But as the words echoed through her ears, Sachiko felt drops of water rolling down her face. She was unable to control her emotions, her anger.. And sadness. Deep down inside, she was aching. She felt as if her heart could break. That pulsing feeling that made her feel sour inside, it was awful. But on the other hand, she wanted to know why.
'Why?' Sachiko questioned herself.
'What have I done wrong? What did I not do? Am I not good enough?' Sachiko was brimming with a mixture of emotions and thoughts.
"Sa- Chan. Are you okay?" Suguru asked.
Sachiko had pride and ego. She wouldn't breakdown in front of anyone. Never. But not today. In this unsightly situation. She fell into a heap on the ground and started weeping. Despair swept over her.
Nothing mattered. She wanted the truth.
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"Suguru kun, thanks for bringing me the ingredients today. It was difficult to get them in this weather." Sachiko's mother, Sayako expressed with gratitude.
It was raining heavily outside and it was just their luck that the Ogasawara family had an errand boy for the day. Naturally, he'd be very obliged to do it.
"My pleasure. Don't mention it. It's only a small matter Sayako obasama." Suguru said with a big smile as he bowed deeply and turned to leave.
Sachiko was passing the main hall and caught a glimpse of him while he was leaving. She paused in her tracks.
"Suguru san? Why are you here?" Sachiko enquired.
"Oh. Sa-chan. Your mother wanted some special ingredients for dinner and I was just in the vicinity so I brought her some." Suguru replied with a smile. One of those was sufficient to charm a school of girls to their knees.
"And.. Oh yes. Guess who I saw just now? I was in the shopping district in town. Near that huge department store." Suguru mentioned.
Sachiko shrugged.
"I saw Yumi chan! What a surprise. I wanted to call out to her but she seemed too far and she didn't seem alone too. There was a guy beside her who seemed.." Suguru paused. He glanced at Sachiko and saw the worried look on her face.
"Erm Sa-chan? Are you alright?" Suguru questioned with worry.
"Suguru san, are you sure that was Yumi?" Sachiko asked.
"Yes of course. Definitely. Who would mistake that cute sister of yours for someone else?" Suguru said with confidence.
Sachiko felt herself sink onto the floor. It was unthinkable. It must be a mistake.
'Yumi with a guy? A man? Alone? Out in such a weather?' Such worrying thoughts ran through Sachiko's mind.
On the other side, she found herself seething with anger that Yumi had chose to leave her day for another person. One other than herself. A man. A species that she hated so much.
Maybe feeling this way was wrong. Yumi had her own choices and made her own decisions. Sachiko didn't know what to do. She found herself crying, and being unable to suppress her feelings.
Confusion and anger erupted through Sachiko as she stood up. After beckoning her cousin to leave, Sachiko headed for her room.
There is only one way to find out the truth.
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"Sei sama. I'm sorry. Today was a waste of time again. Maybe I should give up and look for other alternatives." Yumi said with a sullen look on her face.
"Alright.. If you wish to. But what do you have in mind? The date is pressing in and I'm sure you don't have much time after school either. Or would you like to make something for her?" Sei suggested.
"Yes, I guess that's alright. I should be able to make it if I start on it tomorrow. Will it be okay if I asked you to accompany me for the materials?" Yumi replied with a sigh.
"Well of course! I'd be glad to help!" Sei grinned in delight. Now, she had found yet another way to intimidate Yumi into giving her another one of her kisses.
"Ah~ The rain has finally stopped. Shall we take a walk in the park?" Sei brimmed in delight.
"I guess that would be alright. I could use a breather." Yumi sighed again.
"Yumi chan~" Sei exclaimed as she put an arm around her.
"Don't be so down, everything will turn out just fine. Shall we?" Sei smiled and assured her as they exited the building.
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Fury gripped Sachiko as she saw the following scene.
'There was no man. It was Sei. The previous Rosa Gigantea. And why is she with Yumi? In such an intimate and loving manner? What was that supposed to mean? And why would Yumi allow it?' Jealousy erupted through Sachiko. She knew she had to suppress her actions or she would make a scene.
Quietly but swiftly, she followed the pair.
She didn't care if she seemed like a stalker. It didn't matter. For everything was a blur, as her eyes focused on her target.
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They were seated on the bench facing the clear blue lake. The sky had turned sunny again but it was still as chilly as before. Yumi huddled closer to Sei as she inspected her surroundings. It was a pretty sight. Birds returning to their nests and the sun shining warmly upon them. It was lovely and relaxing. And yumi wished that it would be Sachiko that was beside her right now. She wanted to share this lovely moment with her. No matter how frosty it may be, she would be warm right beside her beloved onesama. She had the strong desire to hold her dearly.
'Onesama.. I wonder what are you doing right now.. I want to see you..' Yumi thought as she drifted away in her thoughts.
"Yumi chan, you have a leaf on your shoulder." Sei said as she leaned in and proceeded to remove it with a slight brush and arranging her ponytails.
"Thank you Sei sama. By the way, it's getting late. Shall we go home?" Yumi asked.
"Hmmmm.. Alright. Although I would love to sit here with my cute little Yumi chan for a little more~" Sei giggled as she teased Yumi.
"S-Sei sama!" Yumi exclaimed.
Sei extended a palm and Yumi took hold of it as they returned for the day.
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Sachiko was in extreme shock. She had been unable to move for some time. As much as she wanted to chase that couple, her feet were firmly rooted to the ground.
Was that an illusion? Or had it been real?
Her eyes widened as Sei leaned in to give Yumi a kiss. She didn't resist. She did not shout. Her petite soeur did not reject that attempt but instead seemed satisfied and happy. Sachiko was engulfed in horror as a pang of jealousy hit her. Now this time, it was severe. She had felt the urge to walk up to the both of them and give them a tight slap on their faces. No, one wouldn't be enough.
In an attempt to control her anger, Sachiko clutched her phone tightly.
Suddenly, she heard something snap. It wasn't the phone. It was the phone strap. One that had been given to her by Yumi. It was a piece of wooden carving that had made up the letters S and Y. But now, it had been broken into two.
Clearly, S and Y were separated.
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Sachiko was lying on her bed and glancing out of the window. In her palm were the wooden letters comprising of S and Y. She started to tear.
"Yumi.. Am I not a good onesama? Have I not been good enough? Why are you so distant and distracted lately? Do you not want to be in my company? Is it my actions? Or my attitude? Do you not like them? What should I do? I love you Yumi. Please. Don't treat me like this." Sachiko whinned in despair. She desperately wanted to pick up the phone and dial her number but was afraid to show her emotions. She wanted Yumi to understand her too. But she was too confused to do so.
Sachiko thought of the happy times they were together. Her petite soeur would always wait for her patiently. Or sometimes, with worry. Yumi was always having that concerned look on her face. With expressions that could perk her up everytime without fail. She loved that look. She liked being with Yumi. She can't imagine being without her.
What would she do if she left? She wouldn't..
It can't be. Maybe Yumi was depressed that she couldn't have much time to share with her due to the entrance exams. Maybe that led to Yumi confiding in Sei more than her own onesama. Maybe she just wasn't good enough for her.
"ARGH!" Sachiko felt useless. All the frustrations and anger came exploding out of her momentarily. Things flew. Vases broke.
Sachiko winced in pain as a broken shard of glass cut her arm. But in comparison to the hurt she felt inside, it was nothing.