Why are you ignoring me?
WAKE YOUR DREAMS
Why are you ignoring me?
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At the Giosek and M. Corporation,
Kiyoko was seated in the reception room for the past two hours. She was determined to meet the heads of the corporation and have a talk with them. She would not go back without any talk.
She fiddled with the strap of the tube container which was placed beside her.
She was anxious but she kept her head strong. The reception lady was rude to her as she was merely a high school student but after repeated persuasion she gave into her request and she arranged a short meeting with the Vice President of the corporation.
A lady entered the waiting room and announced that Vice President was free to meet her.
Kiyoko at once stood up and straightened her dress.
"Alright…" Kiyoko replied with confidence. 'You can do it, girl' She encouraged herself inwardly. She lifted the tube on her shoulders and followed behind the lady.
The Vice President was middle aged gentleman who sat on the armchair across the large office.
The lady showed her to a seat in front of the great oak table, across the table sat the Vice President.
"I can only spare you ten minutes and not a second longer."
"Thank you Sir."
"Hmm…" The Vice President motioned at the lady to move out of the office.
"Sir, actually someone I know was not able to give the art examination that Giosek held just recently due to an accident."
"I heard the same thing from the reception. You want to know if I would be able to give a chance to this person to get into the institution."
"Yes Sir... I have brought some of the paintings… if you want to see them…" Kiyoko was about to open the tubal container.
"Hush! Don't waste my time." The Vice President scoffed and then continued.
"You know that it is not really possible. The exam is already over and the results are also out how can we possibly entry a person out of blue like that." The Vice President gave a smirk.
Kiyoko bit her lower lips in nervousness. 'Is there no way?'
"But I still wanted to talk to you because there is a way."
"Really…?" Kiyoko felt a lump rise up her throat.
"Yes. A sizable donation can earn you a ticket to Giosek Tokyo Art academy-the top Art academy of Asia." The VP almost shouted and his eyes glistened.
"Donation…"
The VP passed forward a document towards Kiyoko.
"Take a look. It's all written in details."
Kiyoko hesitantly took the file and turned its pages. Her eyes bulged out when she saw the digits of the amount of donation.
'How can she possibly arrange an amount of such a large scale?'
"You have two day's time."
"Sir…"
"It's up to you now. Your ten minutes are up."
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After exiting the Giosek building, Kiyoko was walking towards the subway.
Her mind was a chaotic mess. She tried to gather her thoughts.
She could not believe such a big association was acting like such and collecting money to give admission in the institution. Disgusting!
Nevertheless she has to give the sum. She has no choice. Or else how will Zehan get into the Tokyo institution.
"Two days."
'How can she possibly collect such a huge amount within such a short time?'
Even if she spends all her savings that she got from writing in web novel, it hardly makes up the half of the amount required.
'Where can I get so much money?'
Kiyoko sat down on a park bench.
She hesitantly took out her phone from her backpack.
'She has to ask her mother.'
The call connected quickly.
"Mom…"
"So you know how to call back. Why did you not call back yesterday?"
"Sorry Mom. I fell asleep."
"Gosh…!" "Alright hear me out! In your dad's study room, probably in the second cabinet of the table you will find a document with a red cover. Please send that here by this week."
"Alright…"
"Then I will hang up."
"Mom…"
"Yes?"
"I am actually joining a cram institution. There they are asking for fee….." Kiyoko stuttered. She has never said such a blunt lie in her life.
She knew that her mother will surely listen to her if it's regarding her studies. She planned that if she receives half of the money from her mother then the problem could be solved.
"Oh! You are planning to join a cram school. That's good."
"Yes."
"How much is the fee?"
"About ****** yen"
Kiyoko's mother remained silent for a moment then she replied," Okay. I will send you the money. But promise me that you have to get better marks in the upcoming exams. Study well and don't sleep too much."
"Yes… Mom I promise. Thank you." Kiyoko's could not help but yelp in excitement.
"Don't be too happy. Study well."
"Yes Mom."
The call ended.
Kiyoko yelled," Hooray"
Her hands shook with excitement.
Some of the pedestrians looked towards the girl sitting on the bench, whimpering with excitement.
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The next day, Kiyoko reached the hospital earlier. She had already planned to go over to the Giosek Corporation from hospital.
She wore a yellow t-shirt and pairing it with a long skirt.
She strode through the silent corridors, occasionally bowing her head to greet the nurses as she passed by them. She halted on her steps when she reached the room where Zehan was staying.
She peeked through the glass pane of the door.
No one was inside the room, even the bed was empty.
'Where is he? He must be in the bathroom.' Kiyoko thought.
Kiyoko turned around and leaned against the door.
Her eyes met the person who was standing behind her. His right hand was bandaged.
Zehan stared straight at Kiyoko. Kiyoko shuddered the moment she saw Zehan, she nervously looked away when they made an eye contact.
It has been about two weeks since they last talked with each other.
She felt her heart beating faster as Zehan slowly moved closer to her and pushed her against the door.
He leaned closer to her face. Kiyoko could sense rage in Zehan's eyes, as if it could burn her.
"Why are you ignoring me?"
"Why?"
"Kiyoko…"
Kiyoko's lips quivered.
"No…" She tried to say that she was not doing like that but she was stopped mid way.
Zehan kissed her. It was not at all a gentle kiss. It felt like Zehan was trying to eat her. He forcefully invaded her mouth with his tongue.
"Mhm….Zehan" Kiyoko gently pushed Zehan but it only resulted Zehan to tightly hold her against the door.
She dared not to try pushing Zehan in case he gets hurt on his injuries. More over his hand was still bandaged.
"Cough*"
Kiyoko looked at the doctor standing not too far from them and beat Zehan on his chest. She wanted to cry and hide somewhere.
'So embarrassing…!'
Zehan finally left her lips and stood up straight.
Kiyoko gasped for breath.
"This is a hospital." The doctor reprimanded.
"I am sorry, Dr Itamori." There was tinge of embarrassment on his face.
Kiyoko looked at Zehan with disbelief. 'How can he be so shameless?'
"Please come inside the room I have to check on you. You can go home tomorrow."
Kiyoko bowed her head to the doctor and scurried away.
She did not dare to turn her head back as she hurried towards the elevators.
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END OF CHAPTER 14