Chihiro's Return

chap 12

Chapter 12: gloomy endeavors

Chihiro's POV

I looked at the clock beside my bed, it was just 8:00 in the evening. I got my phone and called Aika, Mica and Rumi. It was a four way call so we can all talk to each other.

"Hey Chihiro!" Mica, Aika and Rumi chorused

"Hi guys." I said somewhat downheartedly. I felt sad hearing their voices, not because I didn't want to talk to them, it's because they're already like real sisters to me. And I would really miss them if I left.

"Are you alright?" Rumi asked

"Of course.. I'm fine. Don't worry." I said, tying not to make them worry about me

"When are you coming back?" Mica asked

"Soon enough.. I guess." I lied

"That's good to hear. We miss you sis!" Aika said

"I miss you too girls." I said "You know that the three of you mean so much to me like real sister right? You all know how much I love you right?" tears started to dwell in my eyes, I tried hard to hide the sadness in my voice

"Chihiro... Now you're making us worry." Rumi said anxiously

"I'm sorry. I'm getting too overwhelmed." I forced a laugh " I just wanted you girls to know how much you mean to me."

"Awww, we love you too sis, and you know that." Aika said

"Thanks girls, I've got to go." I said

"Bye Chihiro. Take care." The three of them chorused

I closed my phone and put it on top of the side-table. A tear trickled down my face, Haku sat beside me and wipe the tear with his thumb, he leaned in closer to me and kissed me on the forehead.

"Chihiro... Are you sure about this? About going back with me to the spirit world?" Haku said

"Of course." I said, as I smiled

"I'm sorry that you have to make such a hard decision because of me."

"Haku, don't blame yourself." I said as I held his hand

Suddenly there was a knock on the door 'Knock, knock, knock.' "Chihiro! Haku! Come down and we'll eat dinner!" Dad said

"We'll be there in a minute dad!" I called out, I kissed Haku on the check and stood up "Come on Haku, let's go down stairs."

Haku's POV

Chihiro and I went to the dining room to eat dinner. Yuko cooked some rice balls and donburi. And I really must say that she cooks really well.

"Chihiro... When are you planning to permanently go back to the spirit world?" Akio asked as he faced Chihiro

"Tomorrow." Chihiro desolately said, not even moving to face her father

"Alright... Do you need any help for tomorrow?"

"No dad." Chihiro said as she fake smiled at her dad

Everyone was quiet while we ate our dinner. Nobody spoke to anybody until we were done eating.

"So, when are you planning to.. You know.." Yuko asked

"Tomorrow morning, at the bus station." Chihiro said, Yuko nodded and turned her back from Chihiro to wash the dishes. Chihiro hurriedly went upstairs to her room to avoid any more questions. I saw a tear trickling down from Yuko's cheek, she quickly wiped it and continued washing the dishes.