Chapter 1:
Mikan never felt so isolated in her whole life. Her parents just got divorced and she was forced to live with her dad in a village that was so far away from civilization. She left her long time friends in the city and would need to start a new life. She was waiting for her dad at the bus stop. Looking at her surroundings, she somehow felt relieved, "hmm… peace and quiet", she thought. She remembered what her mom was telling her, "I think it would be a good idea to be with your dad right now", and well she just replied with a nod. She knew both of her parents were not happy about the divorce but they just had to, and simply the reason was, "it was not working out." "Great, for 20 years of marriage, they just thought now that it's not working out." Mikan mumbled.
Mikan saw the red truck that his dad owned and she quickly took her luggage and was waiting for the truck to turn over.
"Hey dad!" Mikan waved, and hopped in to her dad's truck.
"How's my little girl?" Shizu said hugging Mikan like a stuff toy.
"Really dad? I'm 17 now…" Mikan said looking at her father.
On their way home was quiet, neither she nor her dad knew what to say. When they reached to the village's proper, her dad, finally spoke. "I have a welcome home gift for you. It's a surprise. I hope you'll like it."
"Dad, you didn't have to… I always go here during the summer so this time it would just feel like I'm staying longer." Mikan said but thought, "maybe forever."
"Well, it wouldn't hurt if your dad tried, right?" Shizu said shyly. She knew her dad well, she knew that her dad was not the type of person to be sweet or something but even thought he was like that, she knew how much she means to him.
They arrived at a 2-storey house; her dad just bought a couple of years ago. Still looks new, although it looks to be for a family, not just a father and a daughter.
"So dad, which room will I be staying?" Mikans said while entering the house. The house had 6 bedrooms and she didn't know where she will stay permanently.
"Well I decided that you should still use your own room so that you wouldn't feel home sick. I just remodeled it…. For a 17 year old daughter." Shizu smiled, then said, "but before you pack thing out, I would like to show my surprise for you."
"Hmm… great! Show me" Mikan said trying to sound excited.
"It's a the back, follow me" Shizu said.
When they reached the back, she saw a red 2-door miata sports car. Mikan couldn't believe her eyes!
"O Dad! Are you sure? Really really sure that I could have this?" Mikan squeeled, and Shizu returned with a warm smile, and said, "Why don't you try it? It's a second hand though"
"Oh dad this is the coolest, I mean Mom only lets me drive her car 3 days in a week and she said I could get a car when im only 18." Mikans said running her fingers at her new car.
"Well, consider it as an advance and belated happy birthday then." Shizu said.
"Where did you get it? Do they have one here?" Mikan asked, it was small village after all.
"I got it from the city, but I asked some of my friends here what car I can get you, I believe some of the kids here has the same car." Shizu said.
"Oh that's great." Mikan said. "Kids huh? I totally forgot about them" Mikan thought silently.
"Well, you can test it tomorrow on your way to school. And Mikan, you might as well know by now that you are in charge of our meals. I'm not really the type of guy to stay in the kitchen for too long." Shizu grinned.
"As if I didn't know that!" Mikans said running towards Shizu, he pulled his dad, then gave him a hug, which surprised Shizu but returned the hug as well, and Mikan whispered, "Its great to be with you dad. Thanks for letting me stay with you." And with that Mikan slightly pulled a way to look at Shizu but Shizu pulled her back again and kissed her on the forehead and said, "You don't have to say thanks Mikan, you know how much I want you to be here with me as well."
And with that they went back to the house. "Oh well! Time to meet the kids in this neighborhood" she thought, then slammed the door.
A/n: hey guys! Another new story! Hope you will like this as well. I just finished "Life without you," and next chapter for "Is our love meant to be" coming soon. As expected from the readers to the writers, please comment or review! Thanks guys