Chapter 96

GARDEN

Shiki was leaning at the corridor,staring at the night sky while breathing in the night wind and no one was there because most of the guests are inside the hall.

Caroline : Shiki Takeru,am I right?

Shiki : (turning around)

Shiki was surprised to find Caroline was standing few feet infront of him,staring straight at him.

Shiki : (smiling) Cant believe you finally remember.

Caroline : How can I forget the name of the guy whom stole my lunch just to feed the hungry cats he found on his way to school.

Shiki : (laughing) How can I forget the girl who actually punch me right on the face.

Caroline : Its an old story Shiki.Forget about it.But I apologize for punching you that day.I was 5 remember(rolling her eyes)

Shiki : I remember that clearly Caroline.

Caroline : When did you returned to Japan?

Shiki : Right after second year of high school.When did you returned to Japan?

Caroline : Right after I graduated from high school.

Shiki : The world sure is small don’t you think?

Caroline : too small indeed.

Shiki : So,how are you all these years?

Caroline : healthy as always.

Shiki : I remembered your hair was darker.

Caroline : I colored my hair countless times Shiki.Im  27 now remember that.

Shiki : (laughing)How is your mother and father?

Caroline : They are in France now.Taking care of their restaurants there.Im pretty much attached to Japan so that’s why I am here.Wait,how is your sister?I cant remember her name..was it..Rion…wait.Rion,right?

Shiki : You remembered her indeed.She is in college now.In Senri.I think she would kill me If I told her I met you here.

Caroline : (laughing) I didn’t expect to meet you here though.And --

Shiki : I didn’t too Caroline.

Caroline :…I think I should get back inside.

Shiki : Im sorry for keeping you out here.

Caroline : No,its nothing.

As Caroline was walking towards the door,suddenly Shiki called out her name.

Shiki : Caroline,I have one question.

Caroline : I know what you are gonna ask me.And the answer is,No, I didn’t end up with Eiji and the answer to the second question.Yes I still hate you Shiki.(waving)

Shiki : (laughing) I’ll keep that in mind.

Caroline walked towards the hall and laughed as she thought about his reaction to her blunt her answers.

Caroline : Such a troublesome night (sigh)

FEW DAYS LATER.....

Haruna : Im pretty sure Meisa and Tsuzuku sure are enjoying their time in Greece…

Minami :It’s honeymoon Haruna.Of course they are!

Mika : (smacks Haruna’s head) Stop day dreaming.

Haruna : I am not alright.I am not.

Mika : Unbelievable.

Haruna :Oh shut it Mika.You are the one day dreaming here.What time are you meeting Shinn?

Mika : It’s tonight alright.It’s only 10 am in the morning.Chill Haruna.Arent you meeting your beloved Hiro?

Haruna :Speaking of Hiiro…

Mika : What?

Haruna : He asked if I like Chinese food this morning.

Minami : Chinese food?

Haruna : (nodding)

Mika : Whats with the question…

Haruna : He thought of asking me out for dinner at one of the Chinese restaurant later tonight.

Mika : Go ahead then.

Minami : (laughing) My daughters are all grown up now.

Mika : Im already grown up,for long.Haruna is the one finally growing up.

Haruna : (annoyed) Mika what have Shinn done to you..

Mika : So,are you going out?

Haruna : Well,yes of course.Maybe around 6.

Mika : (looking at Haruna)

Haruna: …hmmmmm

Mika just stare at Haruna without saying anything and Haruna quickly look up when she realized Mika was looking at her all the time.

Haruna : What?

Mika : (lifthing her eyebrows)

Haruna : Why are you looking-- Oh my god,I am going out tonight!I need to decide on what to wear!(panicked)

Mika : I was waiting for that actually (leaning back)

Haruna : (annoyed) fineee.