Second Change
Chapter 36's
A few days after Vivi was discharged from the hospital, I got a surprise in the dorm. A luxurious envelope with a golden-yellow wax seal was between by a man dressed in a suit and looking cold. I asked from whom but he just left. I flipped the envelope back but found no clues other than the logo on the candle. And of course I don't know where this flower petal sign comes from. I steadied myself to open and look at the contents. I took out a double white piece of paper filled with writing.
Dear Lia, my new best friend.
Thank you for crying for me and worrying about me, thank you for taking me to the hospital and not leaving me. Thank you for taking care of me with love and patience. You have shown me the meaning of a friend like a brother. I don't have anyone here. I don't have any friends in my school either. But now Lia is my friend, my best friend and sister. Come to me at any time if you need a warm hug or a interlocutor. Oh yeah, I have a little present for you. I invite you to dinner in the house and town where I was born. It is a beautiful place and can create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Warm Greetings
Fujiwara Vivi
I read the letter back and forth twice. Unfinished dumbfounded, I took out an invitation from inside the envelope. There is Japanese writing there. There's an address, photo, date and time on it. Is this really an invitation to the royal family? My heart is beating fast. Panic until I can't sit still. I am looking for a solution. In times like these, David knows what to do.
"The result of being too kepo yah gini, Lia. You have to fly to Japan next Thursday" David said as I showed him the invitation. "That's an official invitation from the royal family. You don't think it's worth it if you don't go?"
"But how do you sound like you're angry?" a lot of me not happy
"I'm freaking out, Lia. Because I have to finish this presentation immediately in order to accompany you to Japan."
"You accompanied me to Japan? Dave we can't see you until I graduate."
"So how's dong?" I said I was panicking.
Am I really going to Japan with David? We would have broken our agreement to fulfill this invitation. But if I don't go with David, can I go alone? Or I'm looking for someone other than David to go with me. My brain was empty and I couldn't think who I should be. My little heart wishes I could go with David. Even if it's just a day. After dinner, we had to separate again. Even if it's only an hour. I want to see David in person. I want to touch it. I wanted to touch her face, rubbing the newly grown fine hairs on her face. Hugged him tightly, kissed his scent. There's a lot I want to tell him.
But I was scared after seeing it, I became greedy. I want him to stay longer with me. I was afraid to be spoiled and whine at him. I'm afraid we both changed our minds and got rid of all our deals.
"I'll accompany you. Katrine will take care of everything. See you in Narita, Lia."
Our conversation was interrupted by David's unilateral decision. I sat on the bedside of the dorm room while digesting this incident. David's right, I'm reluctant to decline Vivi's invitation. But I also did not dare to go alone to a land that I did not understand its language. There's no other candidate I can hope for than David. But didn't we break this deal? Whether this will be the sole offense or the beginning of another offense.
Or is this why David didn't sign the contract we made together? Could David have predicted that an event like today would likely happen? He wanted to protect me without hindrance but still respected my decision. I smiled and was touched by David's decision. Why am I only now realizing it.
All right, see you, David.
Thanks for the invitation, Vivi. I promise I'll carve unforgettable memories of this opportunity you gave me.