Like the snow

Chapter 10

"What does it have to do with you anyway!?" Yuto said as I scolded him

"It doesn't have anything to do with me but I say what I want … and it's your choice to either be a good guy or to lose your girlfriend for a silly reason" I replied then got out of the kitchen

Emi looked at me saying: "Umm … you shouldn't have been harsh with him …"

I glared at her saying: "Listen … don't get dragged by your emotions! … you're acting like a weak slave … and it's pathetic … get a hold of yourself!"

Hump … these people ……

I finished my work at the bakery then I left

Hmmm what should I do today?

Oh I know … I took a taxi heading to someone I love …

"Hi dad ……"

Yeah … it's my father's grave

I like coming here and talking with him every once in a while …

"You know dad … I'm studying well like you always wanted … and I always get top marks … oh … don't worry I take care of my health too … and I eat well"

I kept talking with him as my eyes were filled with tears

They started running down my face more and more with every word

I could give everything I have … even my whole life … just to see him one more time

"……… he was a great man"

Suddenly I heard Keita's voice

I quickly wiped my tears then looked at him: "How do you know?"

"…… Uh … my father used to work with him"

I got a bit surprised … "Really? I want to meet him … I want him to tell me more about my father"

"But ……… he's not here now … he's … in a business trip"

"I see ………"

I don't remember much about my father … he was mostly silent … just like me …

But he wasn't isolated … he was friendly … even though he used to help everyone … even though he has never hurt anyone … he still had haters … who kept getting him into troubles and spreading bad rumors about him …

Keita interrupted my thoughts saying: "I don't know much about him but as everyone knows he was a kind man … and I believe he loved you the most … after all you're his one and only dear daughter … he has always said so … and that he has always loved your hazel innocent eyes which you take after him … so … I'm sure he doesn't want to see them filled with tears"

……… I stayed silent for few moment then said: "they're …… not filled with tears"

I wiped them again but I couldn't stop them from falling

"You don't have to hide that … there's nothing shameful about crying" he said as he got closer

I took a step back but he kept getting closer then he put one of the flowers he brought in my hair as he said: "stay strong"

He put the rest of the flowers on the grave then walked away …