Chapter 37

At the other side of the block, Emi dressed in a little black dress matched with her very own favorite black pumps was standing infront of book shop. She had her make up on and her hair tied in a high ponytail and as usual,people would usually turn their head many times to lookat her.She was a bit mad as Jin,her ex boyfriend was so late while she was there on tim.Jin broke up with her after a few weeks  she flew to the states to further her studies. They both decided to give it a break but later did Jin know,Emi found out the real reason why JIn wanted to cut off the relationship. Jin has another girl when she was away from Japan.

Emi : (blowing her front bangs)

Jin : Emi!

Emi : (turning around)

Jin  : Sorry Im late,my god you look gorgeous.

Emi : Definitely not for you.What do you want?

Jin : Arent we gonna sit and talk--

Emi : No.

Jin : look..

Emi : What else do you want from me?

Jin : Come lets go and have a drink at the bar.

Emi : I don’t have time.Make it short.

Jin : I miss you.

Emi : I miss me too.What do you want from me?

Jin :Look, I was so blind when I broke up with you years back but--

Emi : If you expect me to buy it,get a grip.

Jin : Come on Emi,don’t act like we had nothing before..

Emi : We had something and that something is long gone.

Jin went closer to Emi and put his hands on Emi’s shoulder.

JIn : Lets make up alright?

Emi : (glaring at Jin)

Jin :Like old times? We fought a lot remember?

Emi : Sorry Jin,I don’t even want to even have anything with you.You had someone else when I was so devoted to you and you are just gonna say “lets make up”.

Jin : Emi don’t--

Emi : Shut up Jin conversation is over.

Emi pushed away Jin’s hands and turn around to walk away

JIn : You are going to regret this Emi!

Emi : I did,4 years ago!

Emi was walking away,not turning around to even look at  JIn.

Jin : Come one,I can always get girls like you in a blink! Not like its that hard.

Emi abruptly stopped and waited for a while before turning around to look at Jin.She slowly walked towards Jin and and she stopped when she was right infront of him.

Emi : Oh really,does the girls you hooked up with before do this?

Emi abruptly kick Jin’s stomach before stepping on his right feet leaving Jin shrieking in pain. What else can be more painful than being stomped with a 6 inches heels?

Emi : I hope they did.

Jin was clenching his stomach with both of his hands because Emi’s kick was so sharp and strong that it made Jin coughed in pain

Jin : You woman--

Emi : Save it for another time Jin(waving)

Emi walked straight across the road passing through a closed shop before entering a bar not far from there. She was unaware that there was a pair of eyes watching her from the moment she arrived at the front steps of the book store .Emi swung the bar’s see through doors open while removing her hair band.She threw them away because she didn’t even care to even focus where is her pockets.She removed her jacket and went straight to the bar table.It was empty and she realized there is only a person sitting at the bar before she came to join the table.Emi placed her jacket at the stool beside her and turn her head to order.

WAITER : Anything for you young lady?

Emi : Something strong please,

WAITER : A hard day for you eh?

Emi : Hell of a day.

Emi was running her fingers over her long bronze hair trying to keep them still before finally focusing on the waiter whom were preparing her drink.She was unware of the guy sitting few stools away from until he finally speak out.

GUY : A good day for something strong indeed.

Emi whom were focusing on the waiter infront of her slowly turned her head to the right to look at the guy who were stirring his drink. Emi cant seem to hide her surprise because the guy sitting there is not someone she would expect to bump into at this place.

Akira : (smiling)

Emi : (clearing her throat)

Akira : Mind if I join you??

Emi : My pleasure.

Akira : Is this your first time here?

Emi : Yes.

Akira : (looking at Emi)

WAITER : Here’s yours miss.Enjoy.

Emi : Thank you.

Emi reached for the small glass and she actually drank all of them despite it being so strong and it made both the waiter and Akira speechless.

Emi : This is..very nice.Can I have another glass?

Waiter : Anything for you (laughing)

Akira : You look quite familiar.

Emi : Really?

Akira : Are you from around here?

Emi : No.

Akira : Are you meeting up with someone here?

Emi : No.

Akira : Great.

Emi : Great?

Akira : (looking at Emi)

Emi : I swear I can poke your eyes with my shoes if you keep on looking at me like that.

Akira : Ive never someone so gorgeous like you around here.

Emi : Arent the existing girls around here gorgeous enough?

Akira : I mean look like,you could easily fit in at the runways.

Emi :That’s sweet,thank you.

Akira : I am very sure we have bumped into each other before?

Emi : Im sorry Im bad at remembering people faces.

Akira : Have you been to the Ishikawa Building?

Emi  : … I don’t think so.

Akira : Must have been someone that looks  like you (winks)

Emi : What do you do for living?

Akira : (showing his attired)

Emi : Business?

Akira : yes.

Emi : And where’s your girl?

Akira : Good question.I don’t have any.Yet.

Emi : Anyone in your mind I suppose?

Akira : You read minds?

Emi : No of course.Its easy to read guys like you.Alone drinking at this kind of bar,flirting with some girl he just met but mind is floating somewhere else.

Akira : (laughing)

Emi :Im right am i?

Akira : Now look who’s leading the conversation.

Emi : No harm on telling me about your dream girl after all .

Akira : What will I get in return?

Emi : You’re fast.

Akira : (smiles)

Emi : I’ll tell you when you’re done with your spills.

Emi swiftly slide her drink across the table and shifted to the chair beside Akira. She then look at Akira while taking little sips of her drink.

Emi : Whats up with your dream girl?

Akira : How do you know I have one?

Emi : Your eyes. Eyes can never deceive people.(poiting to Akira eyes)

Akira let out a little laugh before taking a sip of his drink.He placed his drink back on the table before turning to Emi.

Akira : My story is rather weird if you may ask.

Emi : Try me.

Akira : Ive dated so many girls. Ive done so many things with them. I know so many beautiful girls and Ive met countless of them. Some are fun to play around with,some are just good listeners but they are just girls . I go out with them for breakfast,lunch and dinner all the time. Flirt with them,of course. I thought all girls are the same,they are worthy of taking out for fun but definitely not worthy to be called my girl.

Emi : Go on.

Akira : Not until I met this one girl.

Emi : From your workplace?

Akira : No no. When I saw her that day for the first time,it feels different.But I just cant figure it out .Is like a new whole new feeling for me which I have never felt before.Im confused so I decided to ditch it and go on with my life.Well,people call me playful but that’s me.I love the way I am now. So probably people wont believe if I told them about this strange feeling.You get me?

Emi : Strange feeling?

Akira : I cant even say the word out,It feels strange on my tongue.

Emi : Have you been in an relationships? Oh shit,wrong questions.Of course you did--

Akira : (laughing)

Emi : I didn’t meant to be mean,but have you?

Akira : Of course.

Emi : Did you love that girl?

Akira : I don’t think I can love anyone.

Emi : Why?

Akira : Love is too precious .I don’t think I am worthy to be loved after all. I don’t believe in love trust me.Im neutral.

Emi : But girls like you.

Akira : How do you know?

Emi : You are good looking enough.

Akira : Now that’s new.

Emi : What?

Akira : That’s the first time a girl ever called me “ good-looking”.

Emi : Why? What did they call you?

Akira : Some words but not “ good-looking”.(chuckling)

Emi : Basically I am the first one to tell you that? (confused)

Akira : (nodding)

Emi : Now that sucks.

Akira : That’s me.Alright enough about me.

Emi took a big sip of her drink and grabbed her coat.She swung ther coat over her shoulder and stood up.

Akira : (watching her)

Emi : Would love to talk about me but  I don’t think so.

Emi walked straight to the door and before opening the door to go out,she turn to look at the Akira whom are looking at her with a blank space.

Emi : You’ll meet me again don’t worry and..thanks for the drinks (winks)

Akira : My pleasure (smiling)

Emi closed the door behind her wan walked away from the bar without turning back.Akira just watch as she crossed the road and finally out of his sight.

WAITER : You’ll meet her again.

Akira  And why are you so sure?

The waiter slided a magazine to Akira and pointed at the front cover.

Waiter : That’s her.

Akira reached out for the magazine and took a closer look at the front page. To his surprise,the women on the front cover of the magazine is Emi. Akira just stare at Emi’s face in the photo and he put it down back on the table.He spotted the name of the model written at the bottom right,its written “ EMI”

Akira : Now, this is getting interesting.Emi,we shall meet again(smiles)