Mistaken Identity- Chapter 16

Chapter 16

I arrived to the airport and bought a ticket to Okinawa. I had to wait two more hours until I could board my plane. I walked around the airport and saw a few fast food places open. I missed dinner so I bought myself some miso ramen. It was delicious.

I looked in the shops that were still open. I didn’t buy anything because I didn’t have anymore cash.

It was finally my time to depart.

I had a great time in Tokyo. I met lots of people because of my sister. It felt awkward but it was a good experience for me.

I picked up my stuff and was about to board the plane, when I heard someone calling my actual name.

“Hikari-chan!” I turned around. I saw Nino running to me. I gasped. I didn’t expect him to show up. I thought he hated me because I faked being Naoko.

“Why..?” I asked. He was panting. He looked up and smiled. “Hikari-chan, please don't go. I've read Naoko's letter over and over again. I know you’re not Naoko-chan but somehow I can’t stop thinking about you. ”

He straighten his back and I said. “What? I don’t understand..” He giggled and said. “Sometimes, I don’t even understand myself.” I laughed and kissed him on his cheek.

“Ninomiya-san, please forget about me and move on. Naoko and I want you to be happy. I have to leave now.” I turned around and walked towards the plane.

I glanced behind me. I saw that he was crying and slowly walking away from me. I closed my eyes and bit my lip. I had to leave. It was the right thing to do.

I sat in the plane. I was thinking about Nino and everyone that Naoko knew. They would be left with unanswered questions. I probably wouldn’t be able to answer them.

I stared outside from the plane window, trying to hold back my tears.