Chapter 7

  I began to feel pity for him. "Get up. You are making a scene." He immediately got off his knees and hugged me. "I am really sorry my son. I have hurt both you and your mom. I know getting back on your mother's good side will be a very tough challenge but as long as I get to see you again I would do anything." "I honestly don't want to talk to you right now but I have some questions?" He let out a big sigh but the woman beside him with the baby rested her free hand on his shoulder. "Ask away my son." I took in a deep breath and began to empty my mind.

  "Did you leave to go aboard because you were disappointed in me for not wanting to be a scholar anymore?" "That was partially so but I had to participate in a project or I would have been fired." "Did you cheat on mom with her?" I asked while pointing. He hesitated. "Yes he did but let him explain first." I face-palmed but then I gave him his chance to explain. "Stress from work clouded my judgment so I went to a club and I met her. She was so kind and all and for some reason, I was drawn towards her and eventually, we started an affair."

  "YOU THINK THAT'S A GOOD REASON TO CHEAT ON MY MOM AND YOUR FORMER WIFE!" "Please calm down son." He begged as he rested his hand on my shoulder. "GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF ME NOW YOU GOOD-FOR-NOTHING CHEATER!" "Son please stop." I began shouting at the top of my lungs and soon a crowd surrounded us. "You think I can forgive you after what you did? My mom raised me by herself when you were away and never did she even think about cheating on you but you couldn't do the same, huh you fucking slut." Soon my dad lost his composure.

  "I am your father! Don't you dare call me that!" "Well if the shoe fits why can't I? You ruined both my life and my mom's. I worked so hard to get your approval because you were one of the most respectful people I know. Despite the times you hit me or Mom I still loved and cared about you. The man I knew doesn't exist anymore. I am done with this conversation!" I tried to storm off but then he grabbed my hand out of the blue and pulled me towards him. "Take those statements back now!" "Or what?" I asked before pushing my dad away.

  He pushed me to the ground. "You think you're a man now huh? So now I'll teach you what a man really means." "The anger flowing through me negated all sense of fear inside me so I got up and punched my dad in his face. Soon a huge fight broke out. Punches, kicks, elbows and head-butts were being dished out. "Hmm. Not bad kiddo but you should know what happens when you defy me." "Fuck you." The fight resumed and unfortunately, it wasn't in my favor. I began coughing out blood after all the blows I was enduring.

  Meanwhile, Ayumi and her aunty Amaya were on a late-night walk. "Nighttime is so peaceful Ayumi huh?" "Yeah." Her aunt worried about the solemn tone and immediately started tickling her. "Stop Aunty." "See that's why I like to see about you. Your smile is too good for you to be in this mood. So, tell me what happened." "Well, Ken isn't talking to me right now." "Did something happen between you two?" "He just was acting up from today and he said he wants to be alone." She began crying and was dragged in a hug. "What if he leaves me? I don't wanna lose him." Her aunt wiped her tears.

  "Look I doubt he would leave you. He's probably dealing with stuff right now so just give him ti…" They heard a loud noise so they rushed towards it. By the time they got to the scene, my dad was on top of me while choking me violently with his hands. "Isn't that Ken?" Amaya rushed to the scene and pulled my dad off of me. "Who are you?" he asked. "That's not important." Ayumi rushed to my side picked me up and carried me some distance away from her aunt and my dad. He tried chasing Ayumi but Amaya wouldn't let that happen.

  "Get out of my way. I'm teaching my son a lesson." She slapped him so hard in the face that her imprint was on his face. "How could you be the father of that sweet child?" He exploded and then tried to punch her but she caught his punch and executed a maneuver that caused him to be forced on the ground. "I'm disappointed with you and the people here. You beat your child for some stupid reason and you all watched him do it and just recorded it. Now this is what is going to happen. One of you will call the police and wait here with me until they arrive and show the video you took. Understood?"

  I was on the verge of unconsciousness. I could barely see anything but the warmth that I was feeling was familiar. "Yumi is that you?" I uttered in a soft tone. "Yes, Ken it's me." "I am sorry." "Sorry for what?" "How I acted today." "It's ok. Just stop talking right now." I began crying. "I was stupid for thinking I could get my father back." "Ken, please just rest." "I'm never going to see my dad ever again." She began tearing up. "Yumi please break up with me. I'm not someone you should be around." She was silent.

  It was at that point I couldn't stay awake. I made an effort to enjoy the final moments with her as I thought death was what was awaiting me. As my eyes closed I could see her lips moving but I didn't hear a thing. Hopefully, she would dump me so she can move on. Before I knew it I was shrouded in darkness. I was right. Death was my fate. I was at peace. My mom would be able to focus on her work, Ayumi would have a better boyfriend, and the rest of my friends wouldn't have a nuisance like me around. My life was over.