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Chapter Fifty-Nine: Mariya's Guardian Angel
The three of them decided to hit the sack and call it a day because they have an early start tomorrow.
Before Mariya could finally drift off to sleep, she remembers Mother Superior, the nuns, and the children back at the Sunshine Orphanage.
And after a few minutes, she finally fell into a deep sleep...
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The next day.
Mariya is currently carrying two brown paper bags full of groceries while walking with Auntie Francia.
She was asked by her to accompany her to the grocery store, to buy a two-week stocks for Angel Voices...
"So, what do you think about Japan, Mariya?" the old woman suddenly asks her.
"So far so good, Auntie." Mariya smilingly answers.
"I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll get used to living here in Japan in no time." enunciated Aunt Francia.
"I think so, too." Mariya said in return.
"Oh, I almost forgot! I made a promise to the children that I'll buy them donuts for their snack later. I'll just drop by the donut store real quick. Can you wait for me here?" Auntie Francia suddenly said.
"Take your time, Auntie. I'll wait for you here." Mariya nodded.
Auntie Francia quickly walks her way at a nearby donut shop. Meanwhile, Mariya patiently waits for the old woman to come back.
While waiting for her, Mariya remembers her first meeting with the children at Angel Voices. They all looked like adorable angels, and they warmly welcomed her.
She communicated with them through sign language, and they all had a good time.
Mariya snaps out from her thoughts when she noticed that a piece of orange suddenly fell from the brown paper bag, and it rolls unto the ground.
That orange just keeps on rolling, and she has no choice but to follow behind. Her full attention was on the orange, and she didn't realize that there's a car going her way...
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Few minutes back.
"Thank you." Kei smilingly thanks the barista, after giving him the styrofoam cup of coffee.
He then made his way outside the coffee shop, and steps inside his car.
He was about to start his engine when he suddenly noticed a woman who was picking something on the ground. He knew right away that she is in a dangerous situation because many vehicles passes her way...
And just like what he thought, there was a red car which was driving towards her direction...
Kei's body automatically acted on its own. He immediately drops the coffee cup and ran with all his might towards the woman.
He quickly carried the woman, bridal style, until they reached the roadside, which is safe for people.
Kei gasps for his breath while looking at the woman, to see if she got any injuries.
The woman looks so shocked, as she stares back at him.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" he worriedly asks her.
Meanwhile, Mariya's heart started beating like crazy while she's looking at the man who saved her life...
"Are you hurt somewhere? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"
"Yes, I'm okay. Thank you for saving my life." Mariya said, almost in a whisper.
"You don't have any idea on how relieved I am to hear that." the man heaved a sigh of relief.
Mariya then shifted her attention to the apples and oranges which are now scattered at the middle of the road.
"You don't have to worry about those fruits. The most important thing is you're safe." the man spoke again.
Mariya was about to thank that stranger again but she wasn't able to do so because two policemen suddenly approaches them.
"You don't have to worry about them. I'll explain everything to them, and they will understand." the strangers reassures her.
Mariya doesn't know why, but she feels like she can fully trust this stranger. She nodded in return, and she lets him do the talking...
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Later that evening.
"Can you tell me what happened, Kei? Why did you drop by the police station?" Ren, one of the members of MORSE asks him.
"What really happened, Kei? Our Manager told us that you're at the police station because you saved a woman this morning..." the other member, Jun, asked him as well.
Kei told everyone about what happened to him this morning...
"So, what happened to the girl? Is she okay?" Ren asked again, while looking concerned.
Kei nodded as an answer.
"Yes, she's a bit shocked, but she's perfectly alright." he relayed.
"Well, you are her knight-and-shining armour, Kei. We're so proud of you." Jun stated, while tapping Kei's shoulder.
Kei was about to say something but she decided not to because their Manager, Shin, suddenly joins in their conversation.
"We need to discuss your shooting schedule, guys. The CEO's asking us if we can wrap up the shoot as soon as possible." Shin informs the trio.
"I agree, Shin. The sooner we finish the shoot, the better." Kei nodded in agreement, as he went into a full work mode...
He decided to forget about what happened in the morning, and focus at work...
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Mariya just finished telling Mia and Kari about what happened to her in the morning. The girls were excited while listening to her story, as if they are watching a romantic film.
"So, what's his name?" Mia started asking a question.
Mariya shook her head, while feeling a pang of disappointment.
"Unfortunately, I wasn't able to ask his name. Everything happened so fast, and there were no chance for us to formally introduce ourselves."
"Oh, what a shame... But we can't blame you, Mariya. You were in danger, and everything went like a blur." Kari spoke.
"Well, if you're really destined to meet again, the universe will help you see each other again." Mia dreamily stated.
"But I feel like it's impossible for me to meet him again. There's so many people living here in Tokyo." Mariya responded, while looking hesitant.
"We're still crossing our fingers! Never say never, Mariya!" Mia encourages their friend.
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At the very same time.
Francia is currently talking to someone over the phone.
"You don't have to worry anymore. I can assure you that Mariya is safe. I will keep my promise to protect her from all harm and danger. But I have to ask you---are you ready to face her?"
The caller from another line answers, and the old woman lets out a helpless sigh.
"Well, it's up to you. But for the meantime, I'll take care of Mariya, until the time comes when you're ready to face her. Okay, bye." she finally said goodbye, and ends the call.
Francia wearily stood up and went to the windowpane. She stared at the big, bright moon, as all of her questions will be answered.
"How long should we hide the truth to Mariya?" he whispered sadly.
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Kei is enjoying a can of beer at his condo unit alone. He doesn't know why, but she can't get the woman's face out of his mind.
She can still clearly remember her warm brown eyes, the innocent expression on her face, and many other things...
He's now wondering if he can see her again...
"Why do I want to see her again?" he wondered aloud, while feeling so confused.
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After a few days.
"Good morning!" Kei greeted Shin, Ren and Jun, as soon as he walks inside the conference room of their talent agency office.
"Well, why we're waiting for our CEO to arrive and start the meeting, I need to talk to you about something Kei.
"Alright. What is it?" Kei asked, while looking curious.
"I finally found the identity of the woman you saved few days ago." Shin finally announces.
"Wow, that's great news!" Ren nodded approvingly.
"You really are amazing, Shin!" Jun gave their manager a thumb's up.
"I was able to know her name and her address. Here are all the information about her." Shin slides a folder towards Kei's direction.
Kei opened the folder and read all the information there. Her eyes widened in surprise when he found out her address.
"What kind of coincidence is this?!" he unbelievably asks to himself.
"Do you want me to get more information, Kei?" he suddenly heard his Manager's voice again.
"No, this is more than enough. Thanks for helping me, Shin." Kei smiled at his manager and friend.
He still can't believe that the woman is currently living and working at Angel Voices Orphanage!
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After some time.
“Cut!”
Kei wanted to slap himself as he keeps on making mistake while they are shooting their latest music video for their new single.
The other members of MORSE, which are Jun and Ren, are both giving him worried looks.
"What the hell is wrong with you, Kei?! Everyone's getting tired now, so please just do your job properly!" the director hollered at him.
"I'm really sorry, Sir." Kei immediately apologizes to their Director.
Meanwhile, Manager Shin has been observing Kei for awhile now, and he's really acting strange today...
"Kei is obviously absent-minded today." he said to himself. He's been out of sorts ever since he gave that "folder" to Kei.
"This is the last time I'm gonna call for a break. You should clear your head and get back in the game. Is that clear?" the Director lectured Kei.
"Yes, Sir!" Kei answered firmly.
After that, their Director called a 15-minute break.
Kei decided to go to a quiet place to think, and clear his head. He's been causing lots of trouble to his co-workers today, and he needs to concentrate on his work.
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Mariya, Mia and Kari are touring around Metropolitan Tokyo, since it's their day off at Angel Voices orphanage.
Meanwhile...
Mia and Kari are showing her the famous and iconic places in the capital city of Japan.
Mariya is currently enjoying the tour, but she suddenly stops walking when she passes by the same place where her knight-and-shining armour saved her from imminent danger.
She can still clearly remember everything, and her heart started beating like crazy.
"When am I going to see you again, my angel?" she dreamily said to herself.
"Hey, what are you spacing there for, Mariya?" she suddenly hears Mia's voice.
She stops daydreaming, and turned her attention back to her friends. Download Novelah App
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