Loving The Same Person All Over Again

Prologue

PROLOGUE

Regrets

I am staring at the ceiling in my room while thinking of different things happened in the past. You can call me insane for dumping a person who I am really in love with. But for some reasons, it made me realized that what I did in the past was a right choice.

People are tend to make decisions that sometimes lead to regrets. In this world, there are only two choices left, the right one and the good one. In choosing the right one, sometimes it leads to hurting people that we really cherish. On the other hand, choosing the good one will benefit us and the people surround us even though it's close on doing wrong things.

It is already 6 in the morning but I don't want to get up in my bed. This is my comfort zone after what happened. Even though I am a licensed teacher, I always find ways to be alone because it gives me peace of mind. Also, teaching those cute babies gives me comfort, entertains me and stops me from thinking of him.

By the way, I am Akira Saito, 23 years old.

I always admonishing myself for reflecting that all I did in the past was totally wrong. However, everytime I see what he became after what happened, it made me proud of myself. I know what I did is a right one.

I was taken aback of thinking so many things when my mom suddenly knock on my door. And I know what she was going to say for the reason that they are decorating the house because the Tachibana family is coming home for good after 5 years of staying in States.

"Hunny? Are you awake now? We have lot of cupcakes and cakes to bake for the welcome home party later. Tachibanas are arriving 3 in the afternoon. You should get up and help me with the cakes." My mom happily said while singing what she was talking.

Baking cakes is one of my hobbies aside from listening to music and reading novels in my room. It gives me satisfaction after decorating it with my own style.

I almost forgot to tell you that this month and the next two months are vacation. Meaning, no work from school.

"Okay mom, I'm coming. But first, let me take a bath. Love you!"

"I love you too, hunny!" She then replied before walking away.

My mom and his mom are best friends since college, which makes us best friends too. But, that was all in the past now.

I immediately went to the bathroom to do my daily routine. After changing into white off shoulder crop top, high waisted black jeans and wearing white converse shoes with my hair in ponytail, I went downstairs only to see that Mom is doing terrible on the kitchen especially on the cake's icing.

"Mom! You should use spatula for polishing the icing on the cake not the edge of knife or any other kitchen utensils." I said while grinning at her. Mom loves cooking and baking but for a reason her hobbies don't like her.

I instantly took over on what she was doing because she is destroying those perfectly fine cakes.

Mom and I started making Double Layer Dark Chocolate Cake, Chestnut Cake and Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. It was lot of fun because it gives us quality time in conversing on silly and crazy things.

When we're about to put the cake on the box, my little brother and dad came into the kitchen. Dad went immediately to hug mom making her gasp a little. We were already used of dad hugging us instantly because he is a clingy one.

"Riyu, stop being baby. You are too old for that" My mom said while busy preparing the box of cakes and the wrappers for cupcakes.

"But I am still you're baby!" Daddy pouted which makes me and my brother laughing. They're too old to be talking sweetly.

"Richie hunny, go with your dad and buy food from drive thru for the party later. Also, buy us food for our lunch. We are busy with your sister preparing these and I think we cannot cook out lunch." Mom said while helping me put the cakes and cupcakes on their respective box and wrapper.

"Okay!" My brother replied and dragged our father who are still pouting.

When the cakes and cupcakes are ready, we put it on the center table which has a banner and balloons on the wall saying, 'Welcome Home'.

I went to my room to take a nap. Baking cakes is fun however it is also very tiring.

I woke up when I heard a laughing voices downstairs. I immediately look at the clock only to see that it was already 2:50. I quickly move to the bathroom to take a bath. After wearing simple cocktail dress pairing with champagne stiletto, I went downstairs slowly.

When I am on the last step of stairs, I was shocked when I see that Tachibanas are here already.

Tito Kaito and Tita Akemi went to give me a hug, kisses and even complement me for my looks. Ayato, who at age as Richie, gives me a tight hug. However, my eyes are focus on looking for a specific person. I gasped a little when I found him looking at me intently with cold eyes.

Akihiko's features get darker which makes him more attractive. Tanned skin color, almond eyes, perfect nose and red lips, he is so gorgeous. He was wearing a plain black t-shirt and black jeans pairing also with black sneakers.

I only realized that I was staring at him too much when I feel that no one is talking and just watching my reaction.

Everybody in the room knows what happened to us in the past. And I think they are observing our reactions.

"Hi!" Akihiko suddenly said which makes my breathing hitch because of his cold and baritone voice.

"H-hello! Welcome home." I replied instantly.

There was a long pause of silence after the greetings. That is so awkward! I am thankful to Ayato when he breaks the silence.

"Akira, what make up do you use? Because it looks good on you." Ayato asked. We all know Ayato's sexual orientation and I am really happy because he is accepted by both of our families without any complications.

"I'll show it to you later." I replied.

Tachibanas are tired from their trip so they ask to take a nap before eating the food that we prepared. But before that, my mom ask for group photos.

When it was mine and Akihiko's turn, I feel anxious. I cannot breathe properly. I am slightly smiling at the camera as flashes went through us. I look at Akhiko who is smiling genuinely as the camera.

"Stop staring at me because it will make me think that you still haven't move on from me when in the first place you are the one who damped me for someone else." He suddenly said while still smiling at the camera in front of us.

What the hell is he talking about! I did not use anyone for damping him because I know that it's for his on good. Shocked was written on my face as the flash of the camera continues.

"I know that you love him, so please, let's just stay on what we are. I am happy and contented with my life now. Thank you." Then he left me in the center table dumbfounded.

Did he just say please? Is he begging for me to stop conversing or even looking at him? Even though I did not ask him to go out with me again, I was still hoping that we would end up together after these years.

After understanding what he just said, I instantly went to my room because I cannot control my tears anymore. When I locked my door, tears started cascading down my face. I cover my mouth to stop me from sobbing.

Regrets washed through me. Maybe, this is the consequence on what I did in the past.

Being ignored by the person that I truly love!