Season 4 Chapter 5

Victoria: Stop giving me lecture, I will inform them when I want to, it's better if you leave because my decision won't change, it's better if you search for a new member. I know you are doing all this because you need to find team members and if I quit now, it would be difficult for you. (She sighed sitting on her chair and opening her book)

Me: You really think that I care? I can easily return to Japan and restart my education there. (I stooped towards her) You look dead.

Victoria: Stop making fun of me. (she bites her lower lip while glaring at me)

Me: (Noticing her emotions, a small smirk curled up on my lips as I continued) Heh….I miss that old Victoria who knew how to stand up against injustice. All I see now is an empty vessel. (I said in a mocking manner)

Victoria: SHUT UP!!! (she said standing up and slapping me hard across my face as she gets out of breathe) Why…..why are you doing this to me….(she stammers, her hands start trembling, her eyes were filled with water) I…I am sorry….(she murmured before slapping her own cheek) I am such a bad friend….

Me: (I grabbed her hands squeezing them softly) Don't be stupid. We all lose our shits when we go through life, so….its fine. Just take a deep breath and relax.

Victoria: Anne….(she gulps her spit while glancing at me with desperate eyes) would my life be easier if she was never born?

Me: (I covered her lips) Don't say anything that you will regret later.

Victoria: (She removes my hand) You are right. I am such a bad sister.

Me: Listen Victoria….I somewhat understand your pain, and trust me, it wouldn't have been better without her presence. We cannot blame our miseries on innocent people. (I replied in a stern manner) I know that you are feeling jealous, and its normal. That doesn't make you a bad person.

Victoria: I guess. (she sighed) Anyways….there is no point of this conversation. My mother has made it clear that she doesn't want me to waste my time with football.

Me: (I smacked the back of her head) Enough with your self-pity, listen Victoria, you either have to stand up for yourself now, or you will regret forever. I can understand that your mother is worried for your academics, but I believe that you can handle both of them together. But I think before you can convince your mother, first you need to have some trust within yourself.

Victoria: ouch…(she rubs the back of her head) that hurts.

Me: Hope it will help you get back to your senses. (I said rolling my eyes)

Victoria: Do you think that she will listen? (she asked out of concern)

Me: Maybe. (I shrugged) you need to work hard to convince her.

Victoria: Uhm…Anne…(she takes a deep breath) Can you visit my house on this weekend? My mother is on a business trip right now, she will return in two days. I need some courage to bring up the topic….so….if you help me….(she hesitated)

Me: Hm, fine. But first, freshen up and start attending classes from tomorrow. (she nodded) anyways, I should get going now, bye.

Victoria: Anne…(she holds my hand pulling me back as she finally smiles brightly) Thank You. (there was some hope in her eyes)

Unable to reply, I just nodded before taking my departure. It was already late evening, and it started to feel cold, picking up my speed I walked towards the restaurant when I bumped into a familiar face, which left me bewildered.

Me: Gouenji? (I blinked) Hey dude, so I saw correctly that day, how have you been? (I stretched my hand to greet him)

Instead of being excited or greeting me back, he walked past me as if I don't exist. I stood there stupefied, I felt insulted, and confused. He wasn't that cute kid anymore, something was different, he was cold…..I wasn't used to him acting like a complete asshole, this was frustrating, and I hoped that we never met again.

My mood was ruined because of this unpleasant encounter, upon returning to the restaurant, I started helping Naomi handle the customers. Recently for some reason, our restaurant has started gaining popularity, maybe it's because of my amazing cooking skills, "After all, I am the best". Though what confuses me is that…. Almost 70% of these clients are teenager girls. They keep on staring at me weirdly while eating their food, as if they want to eat me instead. This creeps me out and reminds me of my elementary school days. I smiled at them professionally and wink occasionally to watch their reactions, it feels good to make them suffer.

Jules: Lady Killer. (She said while helping us out)

Naomi: Keep up the good work. (She pats my shoulder) you would break many hearts.

Me: What the fuck is wrong with both of you? (I pouted while grabbing bowl of ramen to serve the customers) Just focus on your work, we need money. (I scolded them before walking out of the kitchen)

Naomi: Hey, Jules. Do I still own this restaurant? (She asked confused)

Jules: I doubt. (She blinks)

After the number of customers started reducing , I walked in the kitchen and prepared dinner for Jules and Naomi, then making sure that Naomi wasn't around, I started making pizza for myself. Naomi hates when I use the kitchen to cook something except for Japanese cuisine, so it becomes difficult to make something that I am craving for, but after the long hectic day, I feel that I deserve some cheese. Though Naomi let's us cook different cuisine once a week, but it's not enough! I need some comfort food! Demand freeedom!!! I don't care what she thinks! Anne Elizabeth is a rebel!!!!

Naomi: What are you doing in my kitchen? (She whispers in my ear like a bloodthirsty demon as my face turns pale)

Me: N-N-Naomi…..(I stammered) P-P-Pizza

Smoke comes out of her mouth as her eyes turned red and horn appears on her head, I mean that's what I imagined, after all she was looking at me like a demon who will snap my neck.

Naomi: (she pulls my ear) did you take my permission?

Me: I am sorry….I just wanted to taste some good food. (I said with puppy eyes)

Naomi: You know right, that I hate when someone cooks western food in my Japanese restaurant?? (She said frowning and folds her arms) I think I am being too lenient on you.

Me: (I sulked) Fine….I will put some Sushi and Soya sauce on my pizza to make it Japanese. (I said with an evil smirk)

Naomi: (her whole body cringed hearing my sentence) N-Nevermind….just make a normal pizza. (She rubs her forehead) I feel sick even imagining that food crime. I think …I need to vomit. (She said before hurrying out of the kitchen)

Me: hehehee, pizza. (My mouth watered even at the thought of it)

I ended up making a Margherita, then hid the remaining ingredients properly so that Jules can't find them, bitch uses my stuffs for free, bloody freeloader. I ran at top speed to my room and locked the door, having my dinner in my room so that I don't need to share with Jules. After dinner, I rested for some time before practicing boxing and kickboxing on my punching bag, and doing push-ups and sit-ups, then used my dumbbells before standing in front of my mirror checking my body. "need more training…." I thought to myself, before deciding to join gym from tomorrow. I took a warm bath to wash away the sweaty smell before walking up to the balcony and lighting a cigarette.

I took a long puff relaxing myself, I felt like someone was watching me from the dark end of the streets, this unshakeable feeling started since yesterday, and I knew exactly who was doing this, and thought of confronting them tomorrow. Anxiety started kicking in my stomach, I needed to plan something before everything goes south.

To be continued ....