Hey again :)
I announce this little project that I'm doing with a friend (Cessy10) on mine at my other fic (Fool Like Me)
This was suppose to be posted the day Mariko's graduation but something happen.
Long story short, we postponed it for a month. I'm sorry for the delay :(
This fic will only be a short one. Maybe 8-10 chapters long? I'm not really sure about it.
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A special thanks to yanouchi for the amazing poster.
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Prologue: Where it all started.
I think the phrase ‘my life flashes right before my eyes’ is overrated. I mean think about it, how could you possibly know that on the verge of death you would experience it. The people that really had this are well, you know…… now dead. How could they tell us that that is true and all of their memories come rushing through their mind if they are now dead?
How about the people that lived after their close encounter with the Grimm Reaper, you ask? It could be that they’re expecting it to happen that it will happen. Do you know what I mean? After knowing that ridiculous theory, your mind will register it and when the time is right, it will happen. It’s sort of a placebo effect.
You’re probably wondering why I’m telling you this. Well …… It did happen for me.
It all started with-
Wait. Back up. Before I tell you the story, let me tell you my life before it happen.
I don’t want to tell you a cliché story but my life is at it is. Deal with it.
I work at the AAF. The Akihabara Architect Firm for seven years now with my two college buddies. Both of their name is Minami so to avoid confusion, we created nicknames. I was actually suggesting ‘Gachapin’ and ‘Midget’ but after I became deaf from the screams of protest, I let them decide on their own. So we got Miichan and Takamina.
The moment we graduated from the university, we pack all our stuff and move in to the city. We don’t know why but luck was on our side. On our first day, we immediately found a great apartment that is not quite popular in the market. It was 12% off on its original price. With no hesitation, we took it.
Then next, after just one month of unemployment, there was a mass hiring at the AAF and the three of us was hired altogether. The two Minami’s was jumping with joy and they keep telling that we are fated to be with each other and are meant to be together and blah blahblah. Stuff like that. If you ask me, I think that this all sheer coincidence. Nothing more than just mere coincidence.
Another thing that happened in the past seven years, well this has to be the really good thing that happen, I met someone. Her name is Itano Tomomi. Cute name huh? But I call her Tomochin. The way she smiles is just too damn cute for me. Especially when I see those pretty fangs. We’ve been dating for two years and let me tell you, it was the best two years of my life. She’s perfect for me but my friends think otherwise.
I can still remember when I introduce them to her over dinner.
“She’s a keeper, Mariko.” Miichan said after we got home from our dinner. “Just keep her away.”
“What? Why? What’s wrong with her?” I really can’t see why they don’t like her. She’s pretty, nice, smart, has a good career ahead of her and she’s really good kisser. We’ve been just dating for a month at that time but let me just say that she’s a really good kisser.
“She’s been nothing but nice to the two of you. She even paid for dinner.” Yeah, that is true. These two idiots got a free meal from her and that’s what they can say about her. She’s the one who insisted to meet my roommates so she said that she wants to pay for it. See, she’s a nice person. We even ate at a five star restaurant.
“There’s nothing wrong with her, it’s just that….” Takamina closed the door before us and joined in to our conversation.
“What? Tell me.”
“Ummm for starters, you don’t have anything in common with her. She’s the real opposite of you.”
“No she isn’t.”
“Yeah she is.” Miichan immediately opposed.
“No she isn’t”
“A hundred times yeah she is.”
“You know what, I’m tired. I’m going to call it a day.” I don’t want to argue with Miichan and Takamina in this time of night especially I treated these two like family. “I’m going to bed.”
“And off the record, opposites attract.” They just gave me unbelieving looks. “Just….. Just trust me on this. Ok?”
Ever since that day, they keep saying that she’s not the one. They even sabotage some of my dates. They hid my wallet, ruined my shirt, and left me with tons of paperwork just to make me late for my date. Annoying right? I just ignore them.
There’s even an ‘incident’ during our movie date at my place. Miichan and Takamina was supposed to be in the office all night due to a big deal that’s coming up so it was the perfect opportunity to have our date night at the apartment.
Everything was fine. Snuggling under a warm blanket with freshly popped popcorn and a nice set of movies, it was a perfect night. And then-
These two came busting in with the whole office staff. They told me that their having a party at the apartment to celebrate the newly closed deal and before I could protest, the room is already filled with booze and alcohol and loud music. It really ruined my night and I was left with no choice but to drive Tomochin home.
She was pretty cool about it and told me that she didn’t really mind. There’s always a next time.
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“Hey sorry I can’t answer your call right now. Leave your message after the beep. *beep*” God, I really hate getting these voice machine.
“Oh hey hon. Just calling to let you know that I’m going to pick you up at your work for dinner. I know that you’re on a business meeting so I’ll pick you up at 7.
Dress real nice cause I’m taking you somewhere special and ummm……” I struggle as I balance my phone against my cheek and shoulder. I’m trying to keep my eyes on the road as I drive down the road down the hill.
My boss sent me to our client’s property in some rich and fancy place up in the suburbs which took me three hours to get there and another three hours to get home.
“……. And I got a surprise for you.” I’ve been preparing a gift for her, it took me months now. I need something special for our two year anniversary and I think this is the perfect gift. She always told me to be more like an adult. Start making my own decision and take charge of my life.
So in order to show it, I’m asking her to move in with me in this new Condo unit. I already paid for the down payment and we’ll just pick up the key and move in together. It was the perfect gift.
I already told my roommates about me moving out and they think I’m stupid. What’s so stupid with being the one you love? Especially this will show that I want to take our relationship to the next level.
“So ok. Call me when you get this, Ok bye.” I hang up my phone and took it from my shoulder but I lost grip at it and I accidentally drop it down on the floor.
“Shit.” I let one hand on the steering wheel and the other to try to reach for my fallen phone. I kept my focus on the road as I blindly look for it.
I took my eyes off for a second to look for it. I slightly bend down to get a better look and saw it behind the brake pedal. I glance again to see if there are any cars in front and once the coast is clear, I hurriedly went down and took my phone.
“Got it.” With the phone in my hand, I returned to my seat. As I look back at the road, from out of nowhere, I saw another car in front of me. I tried to avoid it but it was too late.
I open my eyes and BAM!---
Everything went blank, I can’t remember what exactly happen and the next thing I knew is what appears to be a bright light.
TBC
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Chapter 1 is on it's way. So do you want us to continue?
And if you have any questions, suggestions, violent reactions, don't be afraid to ask.
And again, we're really sorry for not posting this a month ago just like I promise in my fic.