Embracing my stalker - Chapter 6- Texting her

“What?” There was a frown on my Dad’s face when I told him about my decision to break up with Yumeko.

Mom soon added, “She has cheated on him more than once.” Her tone told me that she was quite displeased.

My father, Kurosawa Rei, believed that Yumeko and I were a perfect couple. Not only have we known each other for a long time, but the two families are quite harmonious too.

That’s why, I was expecting him to ask,

“Haru…this is not a misunderstanding, right? This is a pretty big decision you are making here.”

I calmly responded, “I wouldn’t have let things reach you two if I hadn’t been sure about this. Trust me, Dad, I don’t want to do anything with that girl.”

In the previous timeline, my parents once tried to convince me to get separated from that girl. At that time, Yumeko barely returned home, always staying either at work or her friend’s place.

I tolerated things…didn’t want to break things off without a talk.

But one day, I got a pretty big reason to detach myself from that toxic relationship.

My hatred for Yumeko grew so much after that day, that I was even reluctant to see her in the lawyer’s office. Her face disgusts me.

“Since you are sure about this, I will fix an appointment with the Hotarou.” Hotarou was Yumeko’s father’s name.

I glanced at Mom, before asking my father, “Dad…we aren’t losing too much from this, right? I am in the business?”

Dad chuckled, “You don’t need to worry about that. If anything, the Tachibana family would be losing a very important project with the two of us separating.”

I heaved a sigh. While I had no intention to be with that girl anymore, I wanted to know what problem I was causing my father.

“Haru-chan, you should remember that whatever we have or we earn, is for your happiness,” Mom said as she held my hand gently.

“That’s right, Haruto. Nothing is greater than my son’s happiness for me.” He drew closer and took the other side.

“It would take a few days for you to move on from Yumeko but act calmly and don’t let others’ words bother you.”

I smiled at him, “You don’t need to worry about that, Dad.” Because I have already moved on from her.

A long time ago.

….

Returning to my room, the first thing I did was to check my phone.

No new messages from Amaye.

I felt slightly sad

But she was online.

So I sent a message,

[Did you not like the glasses?]

Her response was quick,

Blaze: [No! I love them!]

[Then why weren’t you using them to type a message? I was waiting y’know…]

A little too forward? Well, I didn’t put much thought into it and just expressed my honest disappointment.

Blaze: […I have been thinking for the past few minutes…what to say…]

There were a lot of dots, which means she was embarrassed.

[Now that I know who you are, you are being hesitant to text me? Hmm…that makes me wonder if I should have remained silent.]

Blaze: [No! You did the best by telling me…or who knows how far I have embarrassed myself.]

I chuckled,

[Well, there are a few things you said in the past that don’t match your actual self. You mentioned being sociable with others too, I remember?]

There was a brief pause before a blushing emoji appeared along with a message,

Blaze: […what can I do to make you forget those messages?]

My brows elevated…hmm, what can she do, huh?

[How about you send me a voice note?]

Blaze: [Hmm? Why?]

[Never heard ‘Blaze’s’ voice. That’s why.]

It was unreasonable, I know. But who cares? It’s just us. She knows I can be silly at times. And as always,

[> Voice note]

….she spoils me every time.

I pressed the speaker close to my ear and played it,

“Won’t you forget all my embarrassing lies? Please?”

So adorable.

Alright, saved.

Blaze: [Hey! Why did you save it?]

Oh my, I forgot it shows if the other person has saved the shared audio, picture, video, or has taken a screenshot of the chat.

Well, doesn’t matter. I know she doesn’t mind.

After a brief pause, I responded to her request,

[I loved what I heard. And about your request, it’s declined. I will always remember every single detail of our conversation. You are that special to me.]

I waited for a moment, and then,

(Blaze has taken a screenshot)

Blaze: [Revenge taken. Hmph.]

I shook my head with a smile of elation never leaving my face.

I missed this so, so much.

And now, I feel much closer to Blaze because I know who she was.

‘Haah…I can’t wait for tomorrow..I want to see you, Amaye.’

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