Chapter 10: determination
Chihiro's POV
I laid awake in my bed when I woke up early in the morning. I thought about what Haku said.. About dying(intentionally). What if I don't end up in the spirit world? What if I'd just hurt my parents for nothing? Thinking about it made me feel guilty. I love mom and dad and I don't want to hurt them, ever. But.. I love Haku too.
Thirteen years ago I gave up staying at the spirit world to save my parents, this time I'm deciding for myhappiness... to be with the only guy I have ever loved. Maybe my decision isn't so wrong? Ugh! All this is just so confusing.
'Knock, knock, knock' there was a knock on the door, I stood up and opened it and saw mom standing outside my room all dressed up in her jogging pants and white top.
"Mom... you're up early." I said
"I was planning to jog at the park, I asked your dad but he seemed to be too lazy to wake up, I was wondering maybe you could join me." Yuko said
I thought for a second "Sure, why not? I'll get dressed."
"Okay sweetie, I'll wait for you downstairs." Mom said as she closed the door behind her.
I opened my closet and got my shorts, pink tank top and white jacket. I swiftly changed, not wanting to let Haku see me naked again in case he wakes up. I put on my sneakers and slipped out of my room.
"Let's go mom." I said as I went outside, mom tagged along behind me. Mom and I walked on the paved street going to the only park in our neighborhood. The chilly autumn wind blew on us when we got there.
"It's been a long time since we've last jogged together." Mom said smiling at me
I smiled back "Yeah, it has been a long time." I said as I zipped my jacket halfway
Mom and I jogged around the park seeing some old friends of ours every now and then, each commenting on how big I have grown into. We had five rounds of jogging 'round the park and finally sat on a bench in front of the big fountain at the center of the park.
"I'm worn-out." I panted
"I'm wondering who's older than us, me or you." Mom said as she smirked at me
I nudged her on the arm and laughed "Oh whatever mom." I playfully said
"C'mon Chihiro. Let's go buy that blueberry smoothie we always buy after we jog."
I smiled as I accompanied mom to the smoothie store near our house and bought two blueberry smoothies for us. We stayed at the store for a little while before we went home.
When we got back at the house still, nobody was awake. I helped mom cook breakfast after I took a bath. We cooked rice balls and sautéed chicken.
"That friend of yours seems nice." Mom said as she placed the plates on the table
"He is." I said, smiling
"It's weird, but... I think I saw him before. Somewhere."
"What?"
"I think I saw him before,"
"Where?" 'Could it be possible for mom to remember?' I thought inwardly
"I don't know. It's odd, but I had a dream long time ago, I was stuck in a queer place together with you and your dad. You wondered off, your dad and I can't seem to stop eating food for some reason, like it's enchanted or something. Suddenly we saw a big woman dressed in blue with a big nose, standing behind us. I couldn't hear what she was saying, but after a few seconds, something weird happened to your dad and I, we turned into pigs. Then a boy, that looks a lot like your friend Hatsu, lead us to a stable. He told us that he'll do whatever he can do to save us."
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Chihiro's Return
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