Pulling My Heart Strings

Chapter 8

Third POV
Sanemi for the next few months was working on his songs and practicing. He was also taking care of his family and making sure he makes sure to give them a lot of love and care. Such as taking care of bills, taking them to the park and movies sometimes. He was the best big brother anyone could ask for.
Giyuu for the next few weeks just worked and sometimes hung out with Sabito and Makomo. He also started hanging out with Shinobu too. She still teased him but he had a better understanding of her. He now felt his life was taking a better turn. Well other than work. No matter what he did or how hard he tried he hasn't gotten a raise or even a word of praise. Even though he worked the most and did his best all the time.
After a while though it was time for the rock band's tour. Sanemi had to be away from his family for a bit. Then Giyuu had a surprise from work. Not exactly the surprise he had wanted.

Giyuu’s POV
I woke up and got ready for the day. Just another work day. I skipped breakfast and headed to the office. Once I walked in Shinobu walked up to me and poked my shoulder. I looked over and down at her confused. Though it didn't really show on my face all that much.

"Tomioka the boss said he wants to talk to you privately."

Hmm. I sighed and nodded. I didn't really want to deal with the boss. Well maybe this is my chance. Maybe I'm finally getting my promotion. I instantly felt a bit better and walked to my boss's office. I knocked on the door and then walked in. He seemed quiet, not mad, not happy just plain. I had no idea what was going to happen. I had no idea what he was going to say. He told me to sit down and I did. No emotion behind his voice either. I felt a bit nervous but waiting patiently for him to speak up.

"Mr. Tomioka, you have working very hard and definitely going above and beyond my expectations. It's highly appreciated and I feel as though you deserve a reward."

Was this it? Was I finally getting my promotion that I've worked so hard for, for years. I felt the excitement bubble up in me. I waited for those words but they never came. Only disappointment.

"How about you take a few weeks break? A vacation, if you will. Come back whenever you're ready and fully in tune with yourself. Know that there is more to life than work. All of us here at the office know you need and deserve a break. Go, okay? It'll all be paid for under vacation pay."

I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. A vacation? What would I do stay shunned in my room for the few weeks? Sabito and Makomo work so what would I do? I sighed and nodded, I didn't know what to say back whatsoever. I felt defeated and once I left his office Shinobu came up to me and smiled. She definitely knew of this… Did she know or understand that I don't even want this? I don't think she did because all she said was congrats and have a good break. She also seemed a bit jealous about it.
Not jealous enough to sound rude or irritated though.
I then walked out of the office building and to my beat down car. I got in and closed the door. I leaned back into the seat and put my hands to my face. I only felt a gloomy darkness. A vacation is a good thing but I was only dreading it. I'd be in my house in my room the whole time, all alone with nothing to satisfy any of my needs or wants. I'll probably just dig deeper into the sadness that looms over me.
I didn't cry, I didn't need to but I took awhile to just calm down and try to clear my head. I was about to start my car but then I remembered I had that lead singer's number. I hadn't yet contacted him. I've been too busy and nervous but now I'm completely free. The only thing holding me back is myself. So I took a deep breath and took my phone out. I went over to his contact and clicked on it for messages. No way in heck would I just call him up. I can't really handle phone calls that well. What should I even text him though? 'Oh hey wanna hang out, I'm on forced vacation?' No. That'd sound stupid and weird.