Crossed path chapter 2

Yesha arrived at her mansion and was greeted by her yayas who opened the doors for her. She entered and said, 'I'm here.' Shortly after, Tony came out, hugged Yesha, and said, 'I missed you, my child.' Yesha chuckled and replied, 'Why would you miss me, aunt, I'm just studying, not going far away.' Tony laughed and told her to freshen up and rest because they would have dinner later. Yesha agreed and went to her room to change and relax.

While resting, Yesha suddenly remembered Ryota, and her face turned red as she recalled their close moments. She wondered why she fell for a guy like him, who was grumpy and a bully. Confused, she questioned her feelings. A maid knocked on her door, and Yesha allowed her in. The maid informed her that Tony had called her for dinner, and the food was ready on the table. Yesha acknowledged and said she would join later.

During dinner, Tony inquired about Yesha's studies. She replied casually, not revealing the true events of the day. Tony then asked if she had made new friends, to which Yesha mentioned one kind and smart boy. Tony advised her to be cautious around boys. Yesha defended her friend's character and excused herself after dinner, claiming she was full and needed to rest. Tony continued eating while Yesha retired to her room, reminiscing about her father and holding a necklace he gave her before falling asleep.

The next morning, Yesha woke up, showered, dressed, and went downstairs with the necklace. She found Tony eating breakfast and sat down. Tony asked about her sleep, but Yesha remained silent, focusing on her food. Tony persisted with his questions until she raised her voice, startling Yesha. She finally responded, and Tony advised her not to dwell on deep thoughts. Yesha excused herself and left for school.

Tony worried about Yesha's thoughts and sought help from his sibling to assist their child. When Yesha achieved a high rating at school, she encountered Hiroki at the gate, who suggested they enter the classroom together. Yesha agreed, and they walked towards the classroom. As they approached, they saw Ryota and his friends blocking their path. Hiroki stood behind Yesha, trembling with fear. Yesha gathered her courage and confronted Ryota, asking him what he wanted. Before Ryota could respond, the bell rang, signaling the start of the class. Everyone entered the classroom, and Ryota and his friends left. Yesha and Hiroki sighed in relief and proceeded to their classroom.

After the class, Yesha went outside of the classroom alone to breathe fresh air. While she was in the hallway, she heard a noise in the distance. She ran towards the noise only to stop when she saw Ryota. The one who was making the sound was a little stray kitten. Ryota stopped walking and patted the little kitten and gave it the leftover mochi he had. Then Ryota whispered to the kitten, "Eat well, little fella." Yesha saw everything while she was hiding behind the post, "Even though he's a bully, he's still kind towards a cute little kitten," Yesha said in her mind while blushing. Ryota walked away, and Hiroki ran to Yesha and asked what happened. Yesha told him everything and said she was going to adopt the little kitten, "What should we name her?" Hiroki asked, "Mochi, her name is mochi," Yesha replied.

After the last class, Yesha and Hiroki went home with the kitten and stumbled upon Ryota and his friends along the street. "I've got a bad feeling about this," said Hiroki, "Don't worry I got you," Yesha replied. Ryota looked at them with a shocked face. He was shocked because Yesha was holding the kitten he stumbled upon earlier.

"How did you get that kitten?" Ryota asked, "At the hallway, I will keep her. Any problems?" Yesha replied. Then Yesha's bodyguards arrived to pick up Yesha and Hiroki. Hiroki got inside first, then Yesha shortly went after. Then Yesha opened up the car window and said, "By the way, I named her Mochi!" Ryota was left speechless as Yesha's car went on. His friends asked Ryota about the kitten. "Nothing," Ryota replied.

Yesha arrived home and hugged Tony, "I'm sorry about earlier," said Yesha. "Don't worry about it," Tony replied to Yesha. Yesha then introduced her kitten Mochi to Tony. Then Yesha went to her room, changed her clothes, and took a shower. Yesha was called to have dinner. While at the dinner table, Tony mentioned that he had a small cushion for Mochi to sleep on. Yesha thanked Tony and went back to her room. She then prepared food for Mochi and prepared the small bed for Mochi. Mochi was asleep, and Yesha fell asleep shortly after. Yesha woke up with Mochi beside her. She took a shower and changed her clothes. On the way to have breakfast, one of the maids said that someone was at the door. Yesha opened the door and saw it was Ryota. Yesha was in shock and closed the door as fast as she could before Tony could see him. Ryota giggled and said to himself, "Is she afraid of me or what?" Ryota then went back, and Yesha was relieved. Yesha had breakfast with Tony and went to school.

After she arrived at school, she saw Ryota and confronted him. "What were you doing outside of my house?" said Yesha, "You don't know?" Ryota replied, "What don't I know?" Yesha replied. "We live in the same neighborhood, and what's even better, my house is next to yours," Ryota replied. Yesha was in shock. She slapped Ryota in the face and said to him, "You liar!" and she ran to her classroom and left Ryota angry. When she arrived at her classroom, she saw Hiroki at the corner of the classroom crying. Then Yesha asked what happened, and Hiroki said it was nothing. Yesha knew that there was a problem, but she just let Hiroki have time to think. Shortly after, the class started. Their professor in the subject "Shōka" entered the class and told everyone that their school would be having a "Singing Event" where the winner would represent their school in the divisions. Yesha remembered that she used to sing. It was her talent, but it stopped due to her father passing away. Yesha remembered every second of those moments.

(FLASHBACK)

(Yesha singing "Salamat" while laying down on her father's lap.) 🎶"Ang wating itoy para sa'yo, at kung maubos ang tinig di magsisisi, at ang iyong narinig mula sa labi ko, Salamat... salamat"🎶"Yesha?" her father asked. "Yes?" Yesha replied. "If you're ever feeling alone, just sing that song. Remember you will feel that someone is by your side," her father replied. "But you won't leave me, right? Unlike mom," Young Yesha asked. Her father replied by nodding his head. Yesha continued to sing. "Just continue singing, you're getting better. After that, you will show your talent to the whole world. Me and your mother will be so proud of you," her father said. "Will mom ever come back to us?" Yesha asked, but her father didn't answer.

The next day, Yesha woke up and got out of her bed. Then suddenly she tripped over and accidentally dropped the picture of her and her father, the glass of the picture frame broke. Yesha knew something was wrong. She ran to her father's room only to see that her father h@nged himself. Yesha was traumatized by what she saw. She went out of their house and cried for help. Luckily, their neighbors helped Yesha to bring her father to the hospital, but it was too late...

Yesha was devastated by her father's death. After her father's burial, she planned to also h@ng herself. As she was going to commit suicide, Tony arrived and saved Yesha. "What were you thinking!" Tony asked. Yesha didn't reply and cried. Tony comforted Yesha. Tony told Yesha that she was going to adopt her. At first, Yesha didn't want to accept Tony. She only wanted her father to be with her. Yesha remembered the song, "Salamat"... She sings "Salamat"... After she sang the song, Yesha felt like someone is by her side, it was Tony, the one who was sent by her Father to protect and love her at all costs. Yesha hugged Tony and shortly after, she accepted Tony as her guardian. Tony treated Yesha like she was her real daughter.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

Tears poured down on Yesha's cheeks, and she said to herself, "He said he won't leave me. Why, father, why?" She wiped her tears and gathered all her courage and raised her hand. "Professor!" Yesha said, "Yes, Ms. Ortega?" Their professor asked. "I'd like to join the Singing Event," Yesha replied. "Looks like Ms. Ortega has a hidden talent," their professor said to the class. The whole class started cheering for Yesha. While Ryota at the back stared at Yesha with an angry expression. During recess, Yesha and Hiroki went to the cafeteria and talked about the Singing Event. Yesha excused herself to Hiroki and went to the bathroom, then suddenly... the ground started shaking...

"An earthquake!" A student yelled. "Everyone listen! Duck! Cover! And Hold!" A teacher yelled to the class. The students followed what the teacher said. Everyone was scared and yelled very loudly...

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