Last time, Rémi was excited about his day off. Mai and I met Rémi's father. I felt a bad feeling about him.
That night, I called Rémi.
Me: Hey Rémi.
Rémi: Hey Lily. What are you up to?
Me: I'm really bored. I miss you.
Rémi: I do too but I can't get you.
Me: Are you sure about that?
Rémi: Very Sure. Your father should be out of town this coming weekend.
Me: Really?
Rémi: Your father will make you go.
Me: Yeah your right.
Rémi: You may have to go too.
Me: You too. My dad's going to show you off to everyone.
Rémi:😔
Me: It can't be that bad.
Rémi: Yeah it is. Not when a crazy woman stalks you to want some sex.
Me: you had someone stalk you?
Rémi: Yes it sucks.
My dad walks into my room. Lily. Minato replied.
I turned around and stopped texting Rémi.
Yes dad, what do you want to talk about? I asked. By any chance are you in a relationship with Rémi? Minato asked. I looked at my dad. Rémi was quiet.
I knew he would finally catch on. Rémi thought. No, why would you think that? I asked. Before you lost your memories, you and he were always close. Minato replied. Dad, it's not like that. I replied. Are you sure? Minato asked. I'm very sure. I replied. Have a great night, Lily. Minato replied. He kissed my forehead and walked out of my room.
He can't know about my memories surfacing. Also, the memory "that" surfaced yesterday. I thought.
Rémi: I'll talk to you later.
Me: Alright.😒
Rémi: Don't be pouty.
Me: Bye.
As I got off the phone, I thought about that memory. My dad and the rest of the family left for the weekend. I woke up, and I was home alone. Only thing I could think about was seeing Rémi.
He came over to keep me company.
Before I realized it, we ended up in my room kissing. We displayed libidinous actions. I woke the next morning sleeping underneath his arm. My dad called me to apologize for leaving me behind. Dad, it's fine. I replied. Are you sure? I bought you back something from Vegas. Minato replied. Thank you dad. I replied. After I got off the phone, we went back to it again. Thinking back on it, I wanted to be alone with him again. I thought. I should go to bed.
The next morning, I looked at my phone and he texted me.
Rémi: Good morning.
Me: Gm Rémi
Rémi smiled.
Lily, breakfast. Minato replied. Coming. I replied. As I came downstairs, I went into the refrigerator to get the orange juice out. I poured a cup and went to the table to sit down. I saw the display of food.
My dad made that food. He is trying to make me talk. I thought.
Dad, it's been a while since you've cooked for everyone. What is the occasion? I asked. What are you talking about, Lily? Dad always makes breakfast. Mai replied. No, he is trying to make me talk. I'm not giving him the satisfaction he desires. I thought.
My phone rang.
Oh look, it is my mom. I replied. Great timing too.
I went to my room.
Me: Hey mom.
Esme: Hi sweetie. Did your father making breakfast this morning?
Me: Yes.
Esme: What did you do, Lily?
Me: He is suspecting that I'm in a relationship with him.
Esme: He has a crush on you, Lily.
Me: I would never mom. My dad gives him a hard time enough when he helps me with anything.
Esme: I mean, Rémi is handsome. He's charming, smart, polite and polylingual, Can't beat that.
Me: I know, but if I dated him, he will get treated worse than he already is.
Esme: I know your father. He actually would. I want you to talk to him to see him today.
Me: Mom, but my dad.
Esme: Leave him to me. Rémi actually requested me to talk to you. He has a hunch that we agreed on.
Me: Alright.
After I got off the phone with my mom, I went downstairs and ate my breakfast with everyone and went along with their request.
My mom appeared at the house.
She knocked on the door.
My dad opened the door.
Esme, what brings you here? Minato asked. Easy, in a few days I will go back home. Can I spend time with Lily? Esme asked. Mom, I didn't know you were still here? I asked.
She hugged me.
Aren't you going to let me in? Esme asked. Yes, come on in Esme. Minato replied. Hello Esme, how are you? Chaika asked. I'm great. How have you been? Esme asked. I'm doing fine. Chaika replied. Oh, I have something that might bring you happiness. Esme replied.
My mom gave her an Avaritia Cafe card.
Where did you get this? These are one in a million in the world. Chaika replied. Oh, the CEO and Founder are friends. I made the logo for Avaritia Cafe in my earlier logo design days. Esme replied. I can't believe that? Chaika replied. Believe it or not, she may be a hacker. Her first love is logo design and illustration. Minato replied. You are a hacker? Maiko asked. Yup. Esme replied. You don't give off hacker vibes. You. Mai replied. You are too pretty for that profession? When you think of one, it's a nerdy shut-in. Esme replied. Yeah. Mai replied. Don't feel bad. Your father had that same stereotype in mind. Esme replied. I'm not a big coffee drinker. He told me to give them to anyone. Lily told me you love that place, but it is a little pricey. This is a lifetime card. You don't have to refill it. Esme replied. Thank you, Esme. I don't know why Minato hates you? Chaika asked. Easy. I'm not Rémi or his associate. I have no problems putting him on front street. Esme replied. I got dressed and rushed downstairs. Have a great one. Esme replied. When my mom left, she drove me to Rémi's.
My mom snuck me through the back to his balcony.
She walked to his room. He opened the door and his noisy neighbors asked questions. Who is this lovely woman? Samantha asked. An old friend who helps me out. Rémi replied. So you're into younger woman? Oscar asked. Oh, you are mistaken. Thank you for the compliment, but I'm half his age. Esme replied. What? Oscar replied. Rémi walked to his balcony and opened the door and pulled me into his room. Stay quiet. Your mom is distracting those people. Rémi replied. What is it you want to tell me? I asked.
He looked me in my eyes.
I could tell he wants to tell me in that instant.
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