Impatient
Ai’s PoV
I did something that was a big deal for me. I invited the person I love to my apartment at night.
It’s definitely a forbidden move. Besides, I’m now alone. My nanny is away.
It’s too dangerous to invite someone I’ve only known for a week.
But even so, my alarm didn’t go off.
Because that man I invited is Aono Eiji.
In the past week, I’ve come into contact with his true nature. A kind man who tries to help the weak even when he’s in danger. A strong person who can move forward without giving up even in such a hopeless situation. And a personality that people around him are quick to reach out to when he’s suffering.
He is surrounded by many people who are willing to help him, even if it means putting their own well-being at risk. This is a clear indication that he has also been helpful to others, just like he helped me. I am certain that he has always been a helpful person to those in need. This is why true friends stand by him, even when the rest of the world seems to be against him.
He’s only one year older than me, but he’s so amazing.
When I’m alone, I always think of him. …
Others would see me as someone who has it all. Money, talent, popularity. But what I really wanted was broken and has been lost ever since.
I envied him for being blessed with parents and true friends. I was dazzled by the way he had what I wanted and cherished it.
And he even included me in that circle. He gave me what I wanted but in a different way.
I think that’s why I fell in love with him.
He saved my life. That’s a big part of it. But more fundamentally, I really love him. …
We take the elevator in the apartment building to my room floor. I was nervous and so was him. So we were silent the whole time. But strangely enough, even this silence is somehow comforting and reassuring.
“Senpai, you’re too nervous. Going to a girl’s room at night feels like doing something… wrong, doesn’t it?”
I dare to tease him like that, partly to hide my embarrassment. If I don’t, I get nervous.
“Of course, I get nervous. I’ve never been in this situation before.”
I almost let out an “eh” voice. Has he ever been to Amada-san’s house? No, he probably has. Because I’m sure they had a family relationship.
After calmly analyzing the facts, I came to a conclusion.
“I see. So, I’m special, right?”
I’m so happy that I put it into words. I’m happy that I’m special to him.
“No comment.”
“Don’t be such a politician.”
“I mean, are you sure? I mean, how much more careless can you be? You’re alone now, right? If something goes wrong. …”
Soon we were on the floor I wanted to be on. Being a gentleman, he wouldn’t do anything I didn’t want to do, I’m sure. I didn’t have to worry about him forcibly attacking me. Because he is Aono Eiji. The man I love would never do such a thing.
I was also filled with the feeling that I shouldn’t have made such an invitation, which I couldn’t complain about no matter what happened.
“I’m sure it’s okay. And I believe in my Senpai. We’ll just have a cup of tea and chat as usual. And …”
I’m about to say something I shouldn’t. It’s all over the place.
“And?”
My emotions are running wild and the words I swallowed the other day are coming out clearly. I tried my best to swallow them back then.
“With Senpai, it’s okay to make a ‘small mistake’.”