Like the snow

Chapter 23

A strange feeling pervaded my mind telling me that I should take that opportunity …

I don't know why but I decided to listen to it …

"Here … that's all I have" I said handing him the money

He took it then said: "it's all Tsukiko's fault … according to what she told me, when you had an accident two years ago she asked the doctor about you and he answered that you had a partial memory loss which means that you might be unable to remember certain people, things or places … somehow she could discover that the thing you don't remember is your boyfriend so she used that against you

She texted him pretending to be the depressed hopeless you and told him not to contact you ever again so that you won't hate him more … or something like that … then she broke that phone and bought a similar one so that no one will know anything"

My mind was in a huge mess …

Well … I know that she's not the kind type of sisters and I know that she's a slut … but I didn't know that she hates me that much …

"Why? Why did she do that?"

"Well ~ exposing that would cost you extra money ~" Kiyoshi informed

"I just gave you all what I have! Besides why do you want all that money? To buy more drugs?"

He glared at me "It's non of your business! You should be thankful that I'm telling you"

"Hmp it's not like you would tell me If it wasn't for money" I said coughing

A smirk showed up on his face as he replied: "of course … after all I don't need you … I just need your money"

I sighed "I'll give you the rest as soon as I get some … now tell me"

"Beg for it"

His arrogant look pisses me off …

Actually just seeing him makes me more sick …

I held his collar forcefully "listen you ! I'm running out of tolerance and I really want to punch your face … tell me now … or get out"

"Hey now ~ don't act all mighty … you are no match for me … If I want I can kill you … here and now … and you won't be able to do anything" he pushed me away as I fell on the cold hard ground

He added : "I'll tell you … but If I didn't get the rest of the money I'll turn your life to hell"

Heh as If it's not already hell …

"She has always wanted to break you up because that Keita told her boyfriend that she was dating him because he was rich but she actually loved someone else … so it was like a revenge for her"

Tsukiko had a boyfriend! I can't imagine that …

I can't imagine any of that …

But I feel like the puzzle is finally solved … without any missing parts … it all makes sense now

"How should I know that you're not making up that story just to get money" I asked … just to ensure that it's true …

"You think I'm that stupid!?"

He opened a voice record in his phone that has Tsukiko's voice saying the exact same thing as he said earlier …

After few minutes Naoki returned …

He looked at my miserable shocked face then asked: "Shiroi what's going on?"

Kiyoshi left saying: "I'll be waiting for the money"

With a worried look Naoki got closer and asked once again: "what money? … what happened Shiroi"

I couldn't stay strong any longer …

I hugged him tightly as tears startd falling down my eyes "they have ruined my life …"

He softly stroked my hair "calm down Shiroi everything will be fine … you know they say "For the amount of pain you've suffered, you will get the equal amount of happiness in return" so believe in that okay?"

His gentle tone and his relaxing words forced my tears to stop right away

I smiled and nodded …

"Okay now I'll leave you to sleep" he said that and left after making sure that I'm fine now

After two days of sickness I finally started feeling better so on the third day I got ready and headed to school

Naoki saw me walking and let me get in his car again …

As I reached school I saw Keita beside the gate

He glared at me saying: "heeh so I guess the rumors are true ……"