Sora's POV
"WHAT?! A SCARY PERSON....AND SOMEMORE.....MAKING A GIRL SCREAM?!? UNFORGIVABLE!!!!" I rolled up my sleeves and stomped out of the cafe. Ready for WAR.
Scary person. I definitely saw one. Not only scary....I knew him.
That face. That beard. That unibrow.
I recognised him. The person who ruined my life.... Otou-san.(Father)
'Why him? Why him out of all people?" I thought as my legs gave way and I dropped to the ground. "NO! NO! WHY AGAIN? I TRIED...." Tears started pouring out of my eyes. My heart started aching. 'Why can't he just leave me and my life alone...He had chased me, chased me....for 6 YEARS!'
"Sora. You're coming with me." Father said as he grabbed my wrists and dragged me with him.
" Leave me alone! Its my life! Stop chasing me!" I resisted.
This started a huge commotion and an
audience had already started to form. I remembered the time.
The time when I left the house to search for jobs. Every time. Every single time. He would find me and drag me home. It was painful, running away from home every time I was caught.
Just this time, I promised myself that I would not let him drag me home.
I made it clear that this is the last time.
If I got caught again, I would just listen to him. "I wont give in again!" I said as I looked straight into my father's eyes.
My father raised his hand and was about to slap me. I tightly shut my eyes, ready to take the blow.
Aya's POV
Chatters and shouts were heard coming from outside the cafe. Curious, I opened the door and headed outside. I saw an old geezer grabbing onto Sora's wrists. "Leave me alone! Its my life! Stop chasing me!" I heard Sora scream at him. Veins popped out of the old geezer's forehead and he lifted his hand. Assuming he was about to slap her, my body reacted on its own. I stopped the force that was going to hit Sora but its was too strong for me. Crimson liquid started dripping from my fingers but I ignored the pain. "Geezer, dont' you think its enough? She said she didn't want to. Can't you leave her alone?" I tried to convince him even though I knew it was none of my business.
I didn't know what was going on or who that geezer is, but I knew I had to stop him.
"Doesn't that guy look familiar?" Someone in the crowd said.
The geezer looked around and noticed his surroundings. "This is bad. The Tsukimiya group will be affected by all this. Sora. Remember that I'll be back for you. I'm not gonna let you off. Taking over the company should be your first priority." He said as he got into his car and drove away. Feeling relieved, I looked at Sora. "Its okay now. That guy's gone." I reassured her.
Sora's POV
"You know...he was my father." I told Aya-dono. Realizing what was going on, she immediately seemed for my forgiveness.
"Why did you help me?" I asked, wiping my tears away.
"What kind of horrible person leaves a troubled friend alone." She explained, smiling at me. Her smile made all my pain fade away.
"Thanks." I pulled her into a deep embrace as she comforted me by petting my head.
The crowd started to disperse and we got back to work.
After that day, my affection for Aya-dono became stronger and I started to cherish her more.
I also promised myself, that I would believe in what I want to do and would not give in no matter what. Working at that place, 'butler cafe' was like a home to me.
It felt so warm just to be there.
"Thanks again...Aya-dono."
I would never forget this. Ever.
-To Be Continued-
