Chapter 2: The channels of yesterday

Yūri: What are you doing here, Ethan?

Ethan: I find the welcome rather average, to be honest.

Yūri, visibly annoyed, retorts: don't laugh at me, why are you here?

Ethan, with a certain balance, answers: I came back ... to win back.

Surprised by his words and annoyed, Yūri exclaims: but wait, it's a joke, right?!

Ethan adds with a point of challenge: you should estimate yourself happy, not all the girls have the chance you have.

Yūri was very upset, her hand trembled with frustration and she tried her teeth, finding Ethan was for her a source of problems.

She managed to master herself and gave him a look full of anxiety: "It would be better than you leave, Ethan. »»

Ethan approached her, took his hand and put it on her chin, then said to her in a calm and assured tone: "Wait, I know you have been hoping for this moment ..."

These words have even more irritated Yūri, but he continued saying: Stop being difficult and coming back with me.

Yūri, furious, felt a rise in anger. She raised her hand and gave an energetic slap in the face of Ethan. He was surprised by Yūri's reaction. After this gesture, she exclaimed: I forbid you to put your hands on me, is it very clear?

Yūri walked away towards his house, leaving Ethan alone. Before entering, he turned to him and said firmly: listening, Ethan, I don't want you to come back here.

Ethan looked at him, filled with anger, but Yūri supported his gaze and continued: I have nothing else to tell you, just like you. Everyone should live their life as they see fit. If I ever see you in the vicinity, you could regret it.

Yūri entered her house and gently closed the door behind her. Ethan still had trouble believing that the Yūri he once knew had changed so much. She had become much more independent and courageous.

The next morning, Yūri went to work as usual, but his mind was not really at work. She felt completely overwhelmed by her thoughts and could not help but think back to her meeting with Ethan, which did not help her mood.

The office colleagues had noticed that something was wrong and Célina finally decided to go talk to Yūri to understand what disturbed her.

Célina approached Yūri's office slowly and asked her: "Yūri, are you okay?" »»

At the agreement of his voice, Yūri jumped slightly, which disconcerted Célina. Yūri resumed his breath and said with a little smile: "Ah, it's you, Célina, you scared me a little. »»

Célina, concerned, asked her then: "Is everything going well, Yūri?" »»

Yūri replied with a reassuring smile: “Yes, everything is fine. »»

Célina was not entirely convinced, because the smile that Yūri displayed did not seem very sincere. She then said to him, "If all is well, as you claim, why don't you look concentrated today?" SOUR SOUN ACTORDED last night? »»

Yūri was surprised by Célina's insight. She thought back to her evening yesterday and remained silent, her fists tight on her legs. Seeing her reaction, Célina then understood that something was not round.

Célina then said to her with kindness: if something is wrong, do not forget that we are here to help you.

As she was about to regain her office, she added before leaving: I would be at my office if you want to chat.

Then she walked away on these words, letting Yūri contemplate her silhouette without adding anything. After a few hours, Saydou entered the office and greeted everyone with a smile.

Saydou: Hello everyone!

Happy to find Saydou, Alex exclaimed with enthusiasm: "Saydou, my friend, you are finally back!" »»

This shine of joy disturbed Célina a little, who gently pulled Alex's ear asking her: "Could you not stop these cries?" »»

Alex then replied by grimacing: "Ouch!" It hurts, Célina, please stop! »»

Saydou, amused, added with a smile: "I'm happy to see that nothing has changed. »»

The atmosphere in the office was recently very pleasant. Everyone laughed, especially when he saw Saydou so jovial, which managed to relax Yūri and make him display a smile.

After long hours of work and entertainment, as usual, they were preparing to go home.

Sofía exclaimed: Aaaah !! What an exhausting day.

Rosalia added: I think we should all rest. See you tomorrow !

Camilla, noticing that Rosalia was about to come back alone, which was not in her habits, asked her with kindness: "Do you come home alone, Rosalia?" »»

Rosalia replied: "Yes, Stéphane had to leave earlier today, he had business to settle. »»

Camilla continued: "Ah, now you say, it's true that he had left earlier. In this case, pay attention to the way back. »»

Rosalia smiled and replied: "I will do it. See you soon. »»

After having pronounced these words, Rosalia went away, and everyone took the way back. Yūri, in a strange way, remained silent on the journey. Usually, she was still chatting with Saydou, but that day she said nothing.

When they arrived at the station, Yūri took another direction to go home. Intrigued, Saydou asked him, 'You don't go home?'

Yūri replied with a slightly tense smile: 'No, I will visit an old acquaintance.'

Suddenly, Saydou added: 'Okay, take care of yourself on the way.'

Yūri: Thank you, that's nice of you.

She then walked away, and Saydou had the impression that there was something that did not go to Yūri, but he decided not to show anything. Yūri therefore headed for Mr. Franck's restaurant to have a drink.

Once arrived at Mr. Franck, Yūri ordered a glass of iced juice. She remained silent, which was unusual for her, because when she came to Mr. Franck, she liked to chat with him everything and nothing.

That day, she seemed completely absorbed by her thoughts. By noticing it, Mr. Franck asked him kindly: "Something is not going well, my dear Yūri?" You don't look very good. »»

This question surprised Yūri, whose mind was occupied elsewhere. She turned her gaze to Mr. Franck, sighed and replied: "Ethan is back. »»

Mr. Franck, amazed, exclaimed: "Ethan!? This boy who had done so much trouble has returned. But why that? »»

Yūri: I really have no idea, I wonder why he came back.

Mr. Franck: What do you plan to do now?

Yūri: I don't know at all.

Mr. Franck then said: Is it partly because of this boy?

Yūri: Oh !!

Mr. Franck continued: I have noticed as you got closer to him lately.

_It's clear that you like it, but you have apprehensions regarding commitment. With Ethan's unexpected return, it is understandable that you feel completely disoriented.

Yūri had been pleasantly surprised by the words of Mr. Franck. She hugged her fist and replied, "You are probably right ... It's true that I really appreciate her company. He is kind, warm, and with him, I feel safe, especially in relation to before, when I was with Ethan. »»

“This man couldn't help but go out with all the girls he met on his way. He was a real macho and a real seducer. Sometimes I really wonder how I could fall in love with him.

Mr. Franck: Love is a very mysterious question, but allow me to give you a little advice.

Yūri: ... "

Mr. Franck: The person returning today is only a memory of the past, and it would be wise to keep him away from your life. Do not let this past interfere with the present that you have taken so long to build.

On the other hand, this young man, Saydou, seems to be a quality person. I encourage you to give it a chance and look to the future. Forget Ethan and your old relationship, and focus on the present and the promises of your future.

The words of Mr. Franck had appeased her heart, and she could now smile again.

Yūri, a radiant smile on the face: Thank you very much, Mr. Franck.

Reassured after a few hours in her company, she decided to go home.

Leaving Mr. Franck's restaurant, she started the way back. At a short distance from her house, she saw Ethan, waiting near a lamp.

Ethan turned around and threw him with a smile: you are really a difficult girl, you know. I came back to you and you reject me.

Yūri: ...

Ethan: I understand that the first time, you were angry, and I decided to take a step towards forgiveness.

He held a bag in his right hand which he held out towards Yūri saying: Here, I thought of you and I bought some small attentions to make myself forgive. Come on, don't be proud and come back with me.

Yūri, sighing: I see that you haven't changed much.

Ethan: ...

Yūri: Always so pretentious and not very interesting. You can keep your gifts, I don't need it. Instead, offer them to your girlfriend, since she also dropped you.

These words irritated Ethan, who lost his composure. He grabs Yūri by the wrist and said to him: Who are you taking yourself, dirty bitch?

Yūri, surprised by his reaction, replied: let me go, Ethan, you hurt my wrist.

Ethan: I make an effort to help you, but you allow yourself to insult me. What an affront! You are part of my life and you are very important to me.

Yūri: You caused this situation. It was you who chose to go egoism, and now you come back as if nothing had happened.

*I want to remind you that I am not the property of anyone, Ethan.*

The situation was starting to deteriorate: a simple discussion had turned into a strong argument. Ethan, about to lose his composure, fixed Yūri with an aggressive look. At that precise moment, he felt a hand lonking firmly on his, which surprised him. A voice then said to him: lets go of his hand.

Yūri looked up and saw Saydou standing in front of them, serious and determined look.

Furious, Ethan retorted: Who are you, you?

Saydou, in a calm but determined tone, says: I prefer not to repeat myself, I beg you to let go of his hand immediately.

Saydou's gaze was both serious and intense, revealing an underlying anger. Under pressure from this situation, Ethan released Yūri's hand and asked: But who is this boy, exactly?

Ethan now found himself facing Saydou, and it was obvious that a confrontation between them was about to burst.

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