Criss- Crossed Love Affair (BokuAka)

Chapter 53

Keiji, wake up... Come on... Wake up.

Who are you?

Hold my hand, Keiji.. Don't let go... Hold on tight

Who... are you?

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I woke up with intense pain in my head. I stared at the ceiling until I remembered what happened.

I quickly sat in the bed. Where am I? Looking at this place, it's probably a hotel room filled with fragrant smell of Lily.

I massaged my head and looked around. My stuffs are steadily sitting on a chair opposite the bed.

The room is decorated nicely with ornamental designs. The wall is painted with light shade of green.

As soon as my head ache eases a little, I stood and quickly grabbed my phone and wallet in the bedside table.

My heart is beating wildly... I watch every corner of the room as I picked up my things in the chair.

Wherever am I, I have to get away from here.... What do those people need from me? Is there anyone whose mad at me? Sayu-san.... Is she..?

"I promised to protect you, Akaashi"

A flashback appear on my head... No...

I checked my watch... It's 1pm already. So considering this, it means I am not that far away from Tokyo. I wonder how long have I passed out?

My eyes travelled to the door. I carefully walk towards the door, and opened it slightly.

She is standing right in front of me. Pinkish cheeks, slightly red lips, long black hair, and a wonderful deep blue eyes.

She stares at my eyes as tears are flowing out of her own. She lightly wiped those with her palms.

I can't move.... Why can't I? Who is she?

"Keiji..." she spoke of more like a whisper.... A very familiar warm voice echoed through my ears.

I grabbed the doorknob trying to support myself as I almost felt weak just looking at her...

"Who... Who.. are you? What do you.. need from me?" I said

"Keiji... You really have grown up to be an amazing kid ..." she smiled lightly. "Happy Birthday... I am sorry if I have to be harsh and go this far... but I know, you wouldn't even talk to me in normal circumstances since Sister Hora mentioned your grudge against me... Guess, I have no other choice...."

She knows Sister Hora... She knows me! Who is she?

"You .. didn't answer any of my questions!?! Who are you?!" I stare at her eyes.

She moved closer to me and gave me a hug. Being shorter than me, she lean her head on my chest. What is this feeling? It's warm and comfortable... It's like I have known it all my life  ....
I'm breathing heavily....

She breaks the hug and started drying my tears... Why am I... crying?

As I looked at her.... Memories flooded my head.

"Come on, Keiji! You can do it! You are amazing!"

"Wow, you paint so well, son... You did great!"

"I love you, baby... I'll always be with you, okay...."

The memory is blurry .... but her image appeared clearer... She's...

My body tensed up...
"M... Mom..?"

She put her palms in her face, and cried. I wanted to put my arms around her .... But... I felt a sudden anger within me...

"Keiji, I'm...." she said between each cry she have.

"Why... Why'd you come back!?!"

"I want to apologize to-"

"You shouldn't have!!!!!! Why come back now!?! I... I hate you!!!!!! And you... you kidnap me!!!"

"No.. Keiji, listen, I just want to talk okay? Please..."

"You... you left me! I.. grow up alone.. Work for myself... earn... for my own, struggle living... without anyone.. I seek for love.. for a family, but you deprived me of these things! I.. I.. I don't need you!!!!" I shouted in between every sob.

I rushed away and noticed the tears building up my eyes. She tried to hold me but I forcefully sway my arms away from her.

She bends down in the floor as she sob. I felt a sudden guilt ....  Why would I feel any guilt?... She should be the one who feel that not me!

I have no second thoughts, I run away as fast as I could.... I don't want to see her! She is a memory I don't want to remember...

As soon, as I am out of that place, I grabbed my phone and noticed a lot of missed calls from my friends. The latest one is from Bokuto-san.

The phone started ringing... I am  trembling in tears, guilt, and all my bottled emotions.... I answered his call

"FINALLY! A CALL GETS THROUGH, SUGA! AKAASHI!!!! WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU OKAY? I AM SO WORRIED!!!!  HEY, AKAASHI! AKAASHI, ARE YOU THERE?"

I whimpered and covered my mouth so he wouldn't know I am crying... as I hold the phone tightly... My mind can't process anything at this time.

"AKAASHI! TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE AND I'LL PICK YOU UP!" Bokuto-san shouted.

"I... You don't... have... to... I'll be home soon... I.."

"Where have you been? We've been calling you since this lunch...." he softly said. "I'll pick you up, okay? Please, let me. Akaashi.. Okay, I'll be there... Please"

I couldn't make reasonable decisions right now... I... I felt weak, indecisive, and I felt confused... Why of all days, she'll come back? Why today?... Seeing her cry like that prick my heart... I... I couldn't explain...

"Akaashi? You still there?" Bokuto-san asked.

"Akaashi! We are worried..." Sugawara-san said.

"I'll text you the place." I surrendered and sat on the nearest bench I saw and cried as I hang up the call. Tears continue to trail down my face. What is this pain?