イタズラな KISS ~3 ✔

#What if-4

What If Series Four: The Last One To Know...

"Mama, are you done sending pictures to Papa?" Kotomi pulled my skirt down while I skimmed through my photos. I giggled... he should be regretting it now. I put a sly smile on my face. "Oh, yes... Kotomi." I gestured her to sit on the bench. "Here, let's rest here for a while," I said while she was eating her ice cream. "Mama, I want this flavor. It's my new favorite. I hope I can share this to Itsuyo-chan too." she mumbled and I faced her, the ice cream has messed up on her face. "Oh... Kotomi. You need to eat slowly like a girl." I got a tissue inside my bag, "Here. Let's wipe it off." and I helped her wiped her face and her hands.

"Papa is not here with us... but I hope we are going to enjoy it instead." she said and I fixed the strand on her face, "We can't do anything about it, he loves to work. Don't worry, he is doing it for us. You heard it in the morning right?" I gave her an encouraging smile and I pat her head. She always loves when someone is stroking her hair. "So, let's enjoy ourselves, Mama," she told me.

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We enjoy the rest of the rides in the Kouen Amusement Park. It was fun... it was like those days when I was riding this in my teenage days... and it felt better to be with Kotomi to enjoy the rides. It was very thrilling. I sent those pictures to Irie-kun... teasing him for a bit. I hope he would drop his work and be with us instead. I think it was way more fun if he was here with us.

"Mama, let's eat pizza..." she said. "I'm now hungry."

"Okay, Kotomi. We'll go there. Let's go. I'm now hungry too. I want overloaded cheese! You?"

"Just the same as yours!" she held my hand as we dilly-dallying on the way to the restaurant. "Let's but a dress, how about that, Kotomi?" I said. She happily nodded, "Okay, let's do that, Mama!"

We were standing at the pedestrian lane, waiting for the lights to turn to green. Since it's pretty hot in the two of the afternoon... the streets were not crowded. Kotomi and I were the only who were standing... while waiting to cross the intersection. Since I was so attentive at the traffic lights... I made sure to cross when it is green. Irie-kun always tells me to be careful in roads and streets... and I really put that in my mind and it was always an alarm whenever I am alone with Kotomi. I can't be careless... I don't want to put Kotomi in danger.

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We have successfully crossed the street. Kotomi was way smarter than I am and Irie-kun always reminds her that she should be attentive too... because I am a bit clumsy. That's why he was so against in letting us enjoy ourselves. He can't guarantee our safety if he's not with us. I can't blame him... but at least... even in a little bit, he should trust me. I'm trying to be a good mom with all of my best.

"Mama my shoelaces are loosened." Kotomi declared and sat lightly to fix it. "Don't... let me fix it for you. I want to do this to you." I smiled at her. I remember buying these pink laces when Irie-kun and I were shopping last month. It was really cute. While I was fixing her laces... someone screamed like there was a fight happening there two blocks away. I turned to look at it when a huge three-wheeler truck hit the taxi at the intersection. The taxi was severely crushed. I bet the driver was dead. I gasped at the sight of it. Why would it happen to such a bright and happy day?

And then three cars were pushed into a collision and before I knew it...

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