Chapter 11
There wasn't any need to argue back and front with Aiko again. Nervously, Yuki zipped open his bag, and brought out the sketchbook dropping it at the edge of Aiko's table. "I can explain Ma'am. I'm an artist and I just love to draw. It's not some infactuation or love that your face is in my book."
"Yuki Mori!" Aiko yelled his name and Yuki shivered once more. "Before I dismiss you, I noticed a flier in school. I guess you work at a bakery right?"
It was odd she had brought this up but Yuki blinked in surprise, trying to regain his composure. "Uh, yes, actually. I work at Suncrest Delights," he answered, trying to sound casual, though his pulse was still quick from the earlier exchange. "It's just a part-time thing. I help out with the cakes and stuff. We also plan house party and confectioners."
Aiko raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on her lips. "Suncrest Delights, huh? I've heard of it. I did see a flier at the sub-station while going home. Must be a lot of work juggling school and work."
"Yeah, it is," Yuki replied, feeling a little more at ease now that the subject was moving away from his sketchbook. "It's a small place, but we get pretty busy, especially around holidays."
Aiko nodded thoughtfully before speaking again, her voice a bit softer. "Well, my son's birthday is coming up, and he's a huge fan of Naruto. I was wondering if you could help me with something. I need a themed cake based on naruto. I don't know if you can do something like that, but I thought I'd ask."
Yuki's heart skipped a beat.
A cake for her son?
Aiko had a son? How the hell did he not know about it?