Disclaimer: I don't own Skip Beat :)

Chapter 1

California, United States.

"Sir, Mister Kouki Takarada came to visit you" a man in a formal suit with white gloves came inside the office. "Let him in Sergio" he silently exited the room, and a Kouki entered. The office was huge and luxurious in the middle there's a big mahogany table and behind it a big leather conference chair, Many Picture decorated the room as well as couches and cabinets. Both of the men smiled at each other.

"So, how was your trip to Japan? How's your little Maria? I bet your father still as energetic as I can remember" The men started to laugh while thinking of the time they have spent with the said man "I miss that guy. I should visit that man one day. My wife and I need some vacations!" They started talking about the grateful Party and Lory Takarada. Until Sergio enters carrying cups of tea and a teapot with a beautiful woman following him behind "Oh Coco my Love!" she smiled at the man lovingly "Oh hello Kouki. Long time no sees. Come and let's enjoy a cup of tea. Sergio's tea is the best. I just recently baked these macaroons" The three of them sat on the couches while enjoying their cup of tea

"Indeed, the tea and the macaroons are splendid. But I wanted to talk about a particular girl. I still remember how you had lost your daughter when she was just two years old fifteen years ago. While I was in Japan, I saw this young woman, and I can't help to see the undeniable semblance that she has compared to both of you. She even has a similar personality to you, Ma'am. She is sweet, compassionate and loves to cook and hard-working and dedicated. Before I can tell you her name May, I ask what's her date of birth?"

The couple was wide-eyed and could not talk for a long time "December 25th" they finally answered.

"I don't want to put your hopes up. But I think Kyouko Mogami is your lost daughter."