Falling In Love With Him

9: Permission (Part II)

   Well, she's acting a bit weird today. This is definitely not the Claire I know. But I can tell she's eager to hear my story. Oh well, might as well do it. I told her every single thing and little detail about the weeks I've spent in Eisuke's home. We ended up indulging into a conversation about Eisuke and what's happening in our lives.

   Eventually, one of us has to end the call. We bid our goodbyes to each other and hung up. I put my phone on the night lamp. I stood up and shivered when my feet made contact with the cold floor. I hugged myself and walked towards the balcony.

   I gaze at the stars in admiration. I began to count them but gave up as soon as I reached a hundred. The cold breeze hits my face as it blows my hair, making me shiver even more. Turning around, I bump my head with a chest. I looked up and saw Eisuke doing the same thing I did--gazing at the stars.

    "Beautiful, aren't they?" He asked me, still looking at the stars. I nod my head in agreement. We chatted a little and soon after he started telling me about his childhood stories back then. Then, he left. "Good night, Samantha" Eisuke said softly as he closed the door. That was interesting. I never knew he has that side of him. As much as I hated the thought, he was kinda cute up close.

   And that was the moment I realized that I was falling in love.

   I dismissed the thought. He would never date someone like me. Never. I'm not like those girls who are rich and successful as he. I'm no match. Crushing on him is useless, isn't it? I sighed and sat on the comfy bed.

    So this is what it feels like to fall in love, huh? This feeling was foreign to me. I've never thought hate would turn into love. So I guess what they said was really true, "The more you hate, the more you love" I used to think that quote was stupid and people were gullible for believing in it. But now that I felt it, I start to regret what I thought of it back then.

   Hmm, I'm so pathetic. I hugged the pillow in attempt of comforting myself. I stared at the ceiling until I felt my eyes drooping and I fell asleep soon after.

~*~*~*~*~*~

   
    The morning light seeps in through the windows, illuminating the entire room. I stretched my arms and yawned. I rubbed my eyes, making the feeling of sleepiness go away. I freshened up and went downstairs. There, I saw the gorgeous and at the same time annoying face sitting on one of the couches. "Good morning!" I say in a cheery voice.

    He glances at me and then back at the newspaper he's holding. "Good morning" Eisuke answers softly, so soft that I barely even heard it. I sat down next to him and grabbed my phone. I got a message. Curios, I opened it. I started tearing up.

    It said,

    "Dear Ms. Samantha,

                        I'm sorry, but your dad is in a fatal condition right now. We cannot treat him (as you read in the hospital rules) unless you pay. I'm afraid we have to transfer him to another room where its cheap. He can get treated there but it's not as effective. I'm sorry, Please pay back soon.

                                  Chong Hua Hospital"

    I wiped my tears away with the sleeve of my shirt. I realized that Eisuke was still there. I turned to look at him, and stuttered "Uh, um. S-sorry you had to see me like that!" I avert my eyes to avoid making eye contact with him. How am I going to face him now?

    Awkward silence filled the spacious living room. I broke the silence and smiled at him and chuckled awkwardly. I ran out of the living room and back to my room. I slide down the door and ran my fingers through my hair. I closed my eyes and let my tears flow out freely.

After a minute of crying, my eyes were bloodshot red. I wiped my final tear and opened the door to the balcony. I smiled as I reminisced the feeling I felt last night. Love. Is this it? Am I really falling in love? I sighed as I blew the strand of hair on my forehead. Starting from today, I'm gonna have something with you, Eisuke.

I ran back downstairs and Eisuke was gone. Where's he? Ugh. Just when I was about to act all sweet towards him? Why you gotta do this to me life? Opening the fridge, I looked inside. I was shook. Everything was there, literally. Man! Its better than my old apartment. Speaking of my apartment, it's been a few days since I went there-oh wait, I mean, weeks since I went there.

I grabbed some cereal and put milk over it. I sat down on one of the comfortable couches and swung my legs back and forth. Meanwhile, I'm thinking about how I'm going to pay for my dad. I chewed the cereal as I thought about it. Ugh...all of this money stuff makes me so stressed and frustrated!

But if it's for my dad...then I should be making money now! I put my cereal aside and browsed the net for some available jobs I can apply to. My eyes were starting to become droopy because of hours on job hunting. I decided to take a nap and find a job later.

I'm sorry guys ;-; it's been tough lately. That's why I haven't been posting chapters. I hope you can understand. I'll try to post more chapters from now on. Thank you!