[Fanfiction] TELL ME HOW YOU LOST ME- Chapter 11
Chapter 11
5 years ago…
The cold spring breeze swept through my face as I stepped out of the airport. I wrapped my coat a little tighter as I moved towards the taxi line. I cannot believe that I am actually here. My dream has finally come true. I AM IN JAPAN!
I smiled foolishly as I walked towards the taxi line. I was scanning the guidebook that I just bought when suddenly I heard screams. A throng of girls came running from nowhere to the arrival area. They were waving banners and fans of different sizes. I caught a glimpse of the faces printed in one of the fans. There’s no doubt about it. There’s no mistaking those faces.
“Oh my god… Oh my god…” I said not realizing that I was saying it out loud as a walked briskly towards the throng of girls.
“JUUUUNNNN…… NNNNIIIIINNNNNOOOOO…. SSSHHHHOOOO…. AAAIIIIBBBBBAAAAA…. OOOOHHHHNNNNNOOOOO…” They screamed as they pushed each other to get nearer.
I tried to squeeze myself into the crowd while dragging my luggage behind me.
I can’t believe my luck. I might actually see them. I thought while still trying to squeeze myself in between two girls. However, the two Japanese girls stood their ground. As the screams became louder I knelt on the floor and pushed my head in between one of the girls legs. I was however a second late for all I saw were several pairs of feet walking past where I was kneeling.
“Darn… I thought I would get to see them.” I mumbled as I got up and went back to the taxi line.
“Breezbay Hotel.” I informed the driver as I got in the cab.
Since I became hooked on Arashi a few months ago, it has been my ultimate dream to come to Japan and perhaps see their concert. So when Ai-chan, the daughter of our Japanese counterpart invited me to come to Japan, I did not think twice. Well, it was just another reason to get away from Manila. It was like hitting two birds with one stone.
Knowing that they were going to have a concert in Yokohama I asked Ai-chan if she could get some tickets for me but unfortunately they were all sold out.
However, all is not lost. In a few days the cherry blossoms will begin to fall, at least I get to see that. I thought
After checking in the hotel, I decided to tour the city on my own. Armed with my guidebook and the countless Japanese words I learned, I repeat words not sentences, I bravely explored the city.
After 45 minutes of going in circles, I found myself in a park surrounded by cherry blossom trees in full bloom. I walked around the park admiring the flowers before finally settling down in one spot. I sat cross legs and began to admire the cherry blossoms.
“This is life! No paperworks, no telephone call, no irate costumers, no pressure, no worries and most of all no cheating boyfriend.” I said to myself.
Satoshi’s POV
“Whew! I thought I would never get out of the airport alive.” Aiba commented as he sat on the edge of my bed.
“You’re right. Do you even know where they’re coming from?” Sho asked as he too sat on my bed.
“The question is, how did they know we were arriving today. Do you think the airport personnel’s giving out the details of our flight?” Nino asked as he sat on the floor while taking his DS out of his bag.
“You should not wonder, we’ve encountered fans even crazier than those.” Jun replied as he got out of MY bathroom.
“Hey Riida, I like the view here. Do you want to change rooms?” Aiba asked as he pulled the curtains sideways to admire the view.
“Riida, you’re bed’s much softer. Can I sleep here tonight?” Jun asked while bouncing himself on my bed.
Why do they always do that? Why my room? Why not Sho’s or Nino’s? I asked myself as I began to take out the canvas.
“ So it’s true, you’re shifting to painting now? What happened to molding clay?” Sho asked as he walked towards me.
“Well… I just thought I might try something different.” I answered.
“ So what are you gonna paint? If you need a model…” Jun hinted.
“I don’t know yet. But don’t worry if ever I need a model I know who I’m gonna call.” I answered smiling.
It has been a while since I decided to try painting but I never really got to start. One, it’s concert season and we’ve been busy travelling around the country and two, I have not decided what to paint.
“Guys, do you mind if I go out for a while? Call me when we start rehearsing ok?” I said picking my backpack and the canvass up then heading towards the door.
“Hey where are you going?” Sho asked.
“I’m just gonna walk around. Get some fresh air and maybe get to paint something.” I replied.
“What about your disguise?” Jun asked.
“I’ll just change my face then no one’s gonna recognize me.” I replied as I stuck my jaw out.
“That’s not funny. Here take this.” Jun said as he handed me a fisherman’s hat and a pair of sunglasses.
“Thanks.” I said as I headed towards the elevator.
It was mid afternoon and the breeze was getting colder. I had walked three blocks away from the hotel when I reached a small park. The cherry blossoms where in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms? Why not. I thought as I set the canvass up, took out my palette and began mixing the colors. I was halfway mixing blue and green when I saw her.
She has her back turned from me. She was looking up and staring at the flowers. For some it may not seem as a beautiful site but in my eyes it was something different.
I watched her for five minutes. Not once did she glance down or change her position. She was busy watching the flowers. I imagined what her expression was, what she looked like even if I had not seen it. Then I began to paint.