True Feelings

“I will become your true love then!”

“What did you say just now?”

I can't believe what I heard from Marina’s mouth just now.

“I said I will become your true love then,” she said while looking away from me.

“After everything you have done, how heartless you are? You even have your own boyfriend. Just get out from my life already!”

I become more angrier hearing that.

“Sorry both of you, but can the two of you settle this problem outside of my restaurant? Now, almost all customers freak out watching your drama,” the owner suddenly interrupts us.

After that, both of us go to the nearest park to settle this out. Wait, I should leave her alone here right? Why do I need to settle this problem? This is my own life.

“Marina, I really appreciate what you said to me earlier but this is my own problem. You don't need to worry about me. Now, I want to go home and take a rest. You also need to go home. Maybe your boyfriend is waiting for you at your house.”

Right. This is the correct answer. No more love life. Just a normal and boring life is enough for me.

“I don't have a boyfriend.”

“Yes. I know it. Wait, you don't have a boyfriend?” I am so surprised to hear that.

“Yes. The picture I am showing you is my ex. He broke up with me a few weeks ago.”

Her answer was enough to make me laugh.

“Why are you laughing, Kouta?”

“It's just so funny. I don't know what to do. I thought last year would be the last time we met with each other. I suppose that I will meet you in a different way and approach you no matter how I try to avoid it.”

“Should I say that is fate?” said Marina.

“Maybe. By the way, why did you react like that when we k-kissed at the lake back then?”

“Because it's really my first-kiss. Don't make me say this idiot!”

Marina’s face looks so red right now.

“That’s my first time too, idiot!”

“So?” ask Marina.

“What?”

Marina said," What is your answer f-for my confession? As a man, you should be the one who confessed it first.”

“I already confessed to you before. I don't need to tell you again.”

“That was already a year ago. This time is different,” explain Marina.

“No matter one year or ten years, my stance will not change. Although I have dating someone else, my feelings toward you never wilt. It continues blooming in my heart. Although it loses its colour after you are gone, when you come back, its becoming colourful again.”

Then, Marina’s face slowly changed. She slowly started crying.

“I am so evil. No wonder, my relationship never lasted long. I'm just an idiot who continues to playing with your feelings. I am so ashamed of myself,” she said while wiping away her tears.

“If you feel guilty, close your eyes now.”

“Wait, are you doing that here?”

“Come one, just close your eyes.”

I put my hand closer to her face. Now, this is my chance!

“Ouch! Why do you flick on my forehead?!”

“That is your punishment for lying and playing with my heart. Now let's go back home! Right, this time I will invite you to my house. You can meet with my cat. You will be the one who cooks and I will be the one eating. That can cover all of what you have done to me before.”

When I tried to get up from the bench, Marina suddenly pulled my shirt and put her face so close to mine. And…

“W-why are you kissing me suddenly?! There are people watching us right now!”

“That is your punishment. For continue loving me until now. What are you doing right now? Let's go to your house! I want to meet with your cat quickly!”

“Okay!”