Silent Love [COMPLETED]

Epilogue

I never went back to New York. The reason was simple: this was my home. I was happy here because I could still feel your presence. Every time I raised my head and felt the wind touch my skin, I could feel that you were still here with me. I could hear it. As if you were still there, cheering me on, calming me down whenever I got upset. Even when I breathed I could still feel it.

It was spring. Years had gone by since that dreadful day. The flowers started coming back, the snow was gone... Truthfully said, I've never been through such a cold winter. But I guess your family must've been freezing then, as well.

I was lying down in the garden of my new house. In the end, Mom got what she wanted with me. I took her place when I turned eighteen. I didn't stop going to Mori Gakuen. Sora decided to distance himself from everyone, from the world, to go on with his life. He even obtained a new love; Haruna. And you can imagine how Jun must still be feeling. He visits your gravestone every day. He must be feeling the same as me. He has become a full-fledged doctor, just like you've always wanted him to. I would say he's the best doctor in Japan. He didn't continue with his family business, however, but his mom didn't seem to blame him.

Kumi, thanks to you I started seeing life as it is. I started seeing life the color you wanted me to see it. My wish has been fulfilled.

Sleeping among all my flowers, Shinji came to me and laid down right beside me. I turned my head and looked at him. His eyes reeled me in completely. I was completely in love with him, with my mind and soul. I had finally found my true love.

He also kept staring at me and smiled. He was also happy. You wanted to share this happiness with me, right Kumi? Well, now I know how it feels.

Inoue placed his hand onto my belly. Right, this is also something I have to tell you. Now there were two things uniting us: the ring we were both wearing and the fruit of our love. And I want you to take care of her, Kumi. I want you to be her best friend just like you were with me.

Inoue placed his hand onto my face, and then he kissed me. Every day that went by made me even more in love with him. Every time I looked at him, I still couldn't believe we had both accepted this. Our bond has grown so much over the years.

Kumi, I miss you so much.

"What are you thinking about?" Shinji asked me.

I didn't want to break my conversation with you, so the only thing I did to calm him down was to kiss him once more. It was just like my father had said. You're still here in my heart, forever.

Kumi, thank you. Thanks for your friendship. After the day you had left us all, you have always been sending me new things without even being aware of it all. Thanks for being the only person I could put all my trust in. My dear friend, I will talk to you later.