Hammy tilted her head and stared curiously at the doctor in front of her.

"You're kidding, right?"

Dr. Harry Morrison nodded. "Yes."

"B-but that's impossible!" Hammy exclaimed. "I'm perfectly fine! There's nothing to worry about."

Hammy heaved a big sad sigh, then closing her eyes for a moment. Brown met green, she bites her nail nervously.

"Tell me," She puts her hand back down on her lap. "How long am I going to last?"

"Two years. Maybe three.. The prognosis of leukemia depends upon several factors, including the patient's age," He massages his temples, sighing. "Treatment of leukemia depends on the type of leukemia, certain features of leukemia cells, the extent of the disease, and prior history of treatment, as well as the age and health of the patient. Your mother was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is a form of leukemia characterized by excess lymphoblasts. Lymphoblasts are immature cells which typically differentiate to form mature lymphocytes. Normally lymphoblasts are found in the bone marrow, but in Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lyphoblasts proliferate uncontrollably and are found in large numbers in the peripheral blood."

"S-so... What kind of leukemia do I have?"

"The same as your mother."

Hammy's eyes twitched, her hands were shaking, sweating at the same time. Her mom died at the age of 65, that happened were Hammy was 22 years old—three years ago, and now Hammy is 25.

"Is there a way to prevent this?"

She saw Harry tensed. This was not good, she felt it. She was hoping that there's a way for this mess. Her hope that was a shining mirror, now a broken one; falling into pieces.

Falling...

"Most patients with leukemia are treated with chemotherapy. Some patients also may have radiation therapy and/or bone marrow transplantation."

Falling...

"...But..."

And Falling...

"There is no known way to prevent leukemia."

Then shatters into tiny million pieces.

Hammy felt her eyes sting, but she fights back the tears from swelling of her eyes.

And yet she manages to smile despite the situation she's in.

"Thank you doctor," She said, smiling. She stood up, straightening her slightly wrinkled black skirt. She was wearing her office attire: White button up polo shirt, black jacket that passes her thighs, and a pair of black pumps.

"I better get going," She slides her bag on her shoulder. "My boss is going to kill me if I'm late; again."

Harry slowly nodded, standing up. "Yes, I understand."

Hammy said her goodbyes then left the room leaving the doctor standing.

He runs his fingers through his hair, feeling a little uneasy. Ever since Hammy's parents died, she was changed into a new person. The Harmonica Vermilla he used to know was gone.

But he knew.

He knew that the Hammy he loved.

No.

The Hammy he 'loves' is still there.

3 years later.

Hammy sighed as she closed the door behind her.

"Gosh thanks God it's Friday!"

She removes her 6 inch shoes from her aching feet. Along the way she shed her coat—haphazardly tossing it beside on the laundry basket. She didn't even turn to see if her coat was in the basket. Right now there's only one thing on her mind. Sleep.

Her Auntie sure knows how making an employee experience 'Hell'. Hammy's Auntie is the CEO of V Corporation. The original owners and major stockholder were Hammy's parents, her mom; Alexandria Vermilla and her dad; Ricardo Vermilla. V corporation is one of the elite companies in the entire world—ranking at 3. Although the board members want to be on the top of the list, but as Auntie Michelle would say, "Pfft! Why waste our time just for stupid rankings? What matters is that we serve, entertain, and make money people!"

Michelle Vermilla is Ricardo Vermilla's younger sister. A stoic, cold, and once was a sweet caring loving auntie/sister. The reason why Michelle went 'cold' because her brother died in an accident, leaving her brother's wife and his 11 year old daughter. One day, the family's lawyer came to Ricardo's last will and testament. It has said that all of his shares will be passed on to his daughter; Harmonica. And at the age of 18 she will take over the company as the new CEO of the V corporation.

But little hammy didn't want to be a CEO that fast. She wanted to start from the scratch like his daddy did. She said she wanted to learn how to do this or that, she wanted to earn her position by working hard. So she said that her mommy would be the CEO until she rightfully earns the title CEO of the V corporation. But Alexandra was diagnosed with leukemia and asthma, she insisted that Michelle would take the title, and her as a board member of the company.

Years had passed. Alexandria died leaving Harmonica to Michelle as guardian. All of Alexandria's shares were given to all charities she had volunteered, and making Harmonica's the new ambassadress of V charities.

Hammy plopped onto her bed.

"Ughh..."

Her eyelids went heavier by the moment. When her eyes were fully closed, her phone start to vibrate.

She opened her eyes. "Psshhh...!"

Bzzzzz... Bzzzzzzzzzz... Bzzzzzz.!

She pushed the green button, then the speaker.

"Hello?" she said in a groggy voice.

"Harmonica."

She quickly grabbed her phone, putting on her left ear.

"Yes Auntie?" she asked in a polite tone.

"Tomorrow we will have a board meeting." Her auntie said sternly.

" Why?"

"I'll explain it to you tomorrow morning," Hammy heard ruffling sounds. "I expect you to be there at 9 am sharp."

"Y-yes Auntie." she replied.

"Hmm.. Good night."

Auntie Michelle ended the call first. Hammy ran her fingers through her hair, sighing a little.

'I wonder what she's planning?'

Hammy plopped back onto her bed.

'Now. Sleep.'

A/N:This is just a little introduction. I know it's a little crappy, but I haven't found a beta reader for this story. You like it? Neer? This is my first Kuro fic, I need critiques! Nice critiques? XD. Since I'm a slow writer, two weeks or one week update? I don't know, school is getting tighter! And it's like 10:01 pm here and I need to get to sleep. If you have questions or whatnots put it in a review :D. I want to know your thoughts about this story. And don't worry Sebby will be out in the next chapter (I hope XD).

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With love,

Duchess K.