Criss- Crossed Love Affair (BokuAka)

Chapter 59

~THROUGH THE PHONE CALL~
7am

"Kaashi, the graduation program will start at around 8am..." Bokuto said through his phone walking to school

"Okay, Bokuto-san"

"Wait for me in the meeting place, okay?"

"Yes. I'll wait for you."

"I love you, Keiji"

"I love you, Kōtarō".

~END OF CALL~

Akaashi's POV
The graduation program will be starting soon.. I should be ready. My heart is beating so wildly right now. I clenched my chest.
Why are you beating like this?

After doing my morning routine, I started packing my things. I looked around at my apartment.

This has been my home for almost 2 years now.... I could clearly see memories I created in this place. There's a lot of things that happened...
Some of the best moments happened here in this small cornered room... I can feel my lungs tightening. It feels just like yesterday...

I dropped my things here, my landlord and neighbors were all nice enough to welcome and greet me. They usually bring fruits and vegetables... They are all loving people. They care for me like I am a member of their family...

I started weeping. This place has been a part of me.... This place is where I also created happy moments with my friends....

More memories flooded in...

My friends... From a small group of three...

We grew to be bigger....
Kenma, Noya, Asahi, Sugawara-san, Daichi-san, Osamu, Suna, Atsumu, Kuroo-san, Sakusa, Tsukki...

It's funny that even Ushijima-san, and Sayu-san became part of this circle of friends.

Then there's Bokuto-san.... Every moment I spent with him.. since the day of that accident turns my whole world upside down...

But falling in love with him is the best thing that ever happened to me...
"I love you, Bokuto-san".

I checked my watch, it's around 9am already. The program may have started already and will be finishing in less than an hour.

I sigh.... This is it...

My train of thoughts was broken when I heard a knock on the front door... Could it be Bokuto-san? But... he said to meet on the park...

I rushed to the door and see him..

Here he was, standing in front of my apartment, wearing his suit and tie... with stern look on his face.

"Keiji...."

"Mr. Bokuto, Sir."

"Spare me some moments.."

I gulped. What is he doing here? I felt my feet glued to the floor. I felt my heart almost skip a beat. I run out of words so I just nodded slightly.

I motioned for him to enter the room but

"No need. It's not gonna take too long... I have just a small favor, Keiji..."

Favor?

"Leave my son alone.... He deserves someone better. You are a smart kid I know you'll think about this..."

"But... Sir.... I..."

"I just want him to be happy... that's all." he said as he stared into my eyes like he is staring into my soul.

My knees are starting to feel numb.

But, Bokuto-san said that I am his happiness....

"Sir.... Kōtarō... promised me..."

"What? That he'll gonna leave everything behind for you? He grew up in wealth, what made you think that he can live without my money? He can't work, he's lazy and irresponsible. You really think love is special and magical? These are just ideals of stupid people who choose a wrong person to be with...."

I can't process everything he said.... All I know is that until now, he is underestimating his own son....

"No!!!! Love is special! Love is created with people who value each other, who care for each other!"

"Keiji... you are more logical than this. Kōtarō would never choose you over me, his own family...."

Family?

Then I felt weak. The breeze that slams into my face and body feels like thousand of needles. It hurts.... And this man is like stabbing me with swords I couldn't dodge.

"You both deserve to be happy. But you cannot find your happiness in each other, that I am certain... You are still young..."

How can you be sure about it?! We can create our happiness without money or wealth!!!!

Silence filled the moment. I couldn't....

"Well, then, I want you to have this." he let out his hand and giving me an envelope. "He wanted you to have this, so you'll stay away from him"

As soon as he gave it to me, he left. I just stood there... until I see him drove away.. I can't move...

My eyes are starting to swell up.... I tightened my grip into the doorknob which I have been holding since I opened the door earlier.

I slowly closed the door and opened the envelope.

My world collapse. My knees gave up on me as I fall into the floor....

Why do you do this to me? I... I love you.....

Tears are falling uncontrollably. I know I shouldn't believe his father... I have to check it myself.... I have to be sure....

I grab all my things, say goodbye to my landlord, and went to the park...

It's already 10am... 10:15am... 10:30am.... 11am...

Where are you?

I tried calling him but not one call can get through.... Come on, Bokuto-san... where are you?

I called Kuroo-san.
"Hello, Kuroo-san... Where's Bokuto-san?"

"Hi, Keiji, Oh he just left... with Uncle after the ceremony..."

"Oh....."

Then I ended the call... holding tightly to it.

So it's true then....

I looked around... wishing that I'll see him in sight... But... he didn't came....

I felt betrayed... You break your own promises! Tears are trailing down my face and I could feel a painful sting in my chest....

He really is not coming...

"Bokuto-san.... I... I...." I cried as I dropped my things in the ground ...

I clenched my chest and grab the necklace he gave me.... I forcefully pulled it and started crying like there's no tomorrow.

I put it on the bench and left while dialing a particular number.

"Hello..."

After the call, I turned off my phone.

Bokuto-san, I loved you ..