Chapter 13. Getting Lost

"N-no, brother. Then Yuki will come out now. Thank you in advance," Yuki replied while smiling at Riki and then left the restaurant so he wouldn't be scolded again later.

On the way, Yuki was really worried about something. Yes, of course I was worried about his fate. Usually, every afternoon I would get a meal. But from now on, it seems not anymore.

"How can I get my lunch? If I use my savings, I won't be able to buy canvases and brushes later," Yuki muttered with a lot of anxiety.

***

Currently, Yuki was at home. Yes, he did nothing but lie down on his futon. Of course, Yuki hadn't eaten at this time. He also decided not to eat until payday later. Yes, although it's not much, but if it's enough for Yuki to buy a pack of rice every day.

"Ah, Yuki why are you feeling bored huh? Usually at this time Yuki should be washing dishes at the restaurant. Now, Yuki just stays like this at home," Yuki said while looking up at the brightly lit sky through the window.

"Oh yeah, it's better if Yuki just paints now. Wasn't Yuki not finished with the shading on Yuki's drawing at that time?" he asked himself then started looking for his old sketchbook.

But when he was about to search, Yuki immediately remembered the sketchbook he was holding at the time of the accident.

"Ah?! Yuki forgot about it! Yuki forgot Yuki's sketchbook. Nothing, the sketchbook was gone before Yuki was admitted to the hospital at that time. Was it possible to fall when Yuki was trying to help auntie?"

"I-it's better for Yuki look at the place yesterday right now. Yuki didn't want the sketchbook to disappear. Yuki can't bear to forget all of Yuki's memories with Okaasan and Otousan," said Yuki, who quickly got up and immediately left the house to go to the location where he helped Alva's mother at that time.

***

"Yuki feels right here. Yuki remembers this cake shop very well," muttered Yuki who was now standing right in front of the cake shop.

"Yuki helped aunt here, the sketchbook should automatically fall around here."

"However, all this time Yuki was looking and couldn't find it. Actually, where did Yuki's sketchbook fall?" Yuki asked with a look on his face that really looks very worried at this time.

Brukk…!

Yuki's petite shoulder was hit by the figure of a sturdy man who was now picking up his fallen things. Suddenly, Yuki immediately helped and apologized.

"Sorry brother, Yuki didn't see earlier. Because of Yuki, my your things are falling apart like this," Yuki said apologetically while biting his own lower lip in fear.

"It's okay, I was the one who wasn't focused so I hit your shoulder. I'm in the wrong here, so I should be the one apologizing. Well Yuki, I'm sorry," replied the person in a very friendly manner while correcting the glasses perched on his bang nose.

"But, why are you apologizing to me? By the way how do you know Yuki's name?" Yuki asked with a frown that made the man chuckle when he heard it.

"Did you forget? You said your own name earlier," replied the man, which made Yuki scratch his head which was not itchy.

"Oh, was that so? Sorry brother, Yuki is forgetful," Yuki replied with a small grin of his.

Drtt…

His cell phone vibrated which made him smile awkwardly.

"Sorry Yuki, I have to go now. Until we meet again on another occasion," said the person who then hurriedly left, leaving Yuki who was still standing in his original place.

"Hm, Yuki has not know the brother's name," Yuki muttered with a long sigh.

After that, Yuki continued to look for the missing sketchbook. Really, Yuki really didn't want to lose the sketchbook. Because, all the memories of his family are beautifully depicted in there.

***

It was getting late, but Yuki still couldn't find his sketchbook. Now the tiny young man was sitting resting on one of the available long chairs. He was so tired of walking around and looking in great detail for his sketchbook.

"It's late, Yuki already has to get ready to go to the restaurant. Yuki didn't want Yuki to be fired again because Yuki didn't come in yesterday without giving permission or other news.

Without waiting any longer, Yuki immediately rushed home to clean up and change into better clothes. Basically, he works in a fancy restaurant. Automatically Yuki must look good right? yes, although it will be given a uniform there.

But when it was close to the direction of the house, Yuki saw the figure of a small child who was running to cross the road. Yuki is feeling déja vu. At that time, he too had experienced something like this. Just like yesterday, Yuki was trying to save the little boy from death.

"Laras!" screamed the figure of a middle-aged woman who was now standing not far from Yuki.

Brukk…!

No, of course there was no accident like that time. Yes, Yuki managed to save the child without sacrificing himself for a second time.

"T-thank you very much for helping my daughter," said the middle-aged woman while holding her daughter who was watching Yuki earlier.

"It's okay, mom. And you, little girl, please if you cross the road you have to be careful, okay…." Yuki spoke to the little girl who was now pursing her lips.

"Okay brother, thank you for helping Laras," said the little boy to Yuki gratefully.

"Yes, you're welcome. Then Yuki will excuse me first, "said Yuki who then wanted to go home.

"Wait!" called the mother of the little girl to Yuki.

"Yes?"

"This is for you, as a thank you for saving my daughter," replied the mother while giving Yuki a beautiful little box containing dessert.

"Ah? There's no need, Yuki doesn't want to be rewarded for what Yuki has done," Yuki replied, feeling bad.

"In fact, if you refuse, I will feel guilty," said the woman who made Yuki stutter to himself.

"O-okay then, Yuki accept this... thank you so much," Yuki replied who then welcomed the thrust.

"Yes you're welcome."

"Then Yuki goes now, thank you again," said Yuki who immediately rushed to his house. Yuki certainly didn't want to be late for his work.

***

Arriving home, Yuki immediately rushed to clean himself in the bathroom and put the box containing the cake on the small table. After finishing preparing, Yuki breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that there might still be quite a bit of time left for him.

"Looks like we still have about 40 minutes to go. Is it ok, if Yuki eats this cake first? For Yuki's stomach is already rumbling at this time. Actually, Yuki had his breakfast at the hospital this morning," Yuki muttered while staring intently at the peach colored box. Really, Yuki was really tempted right now.