Tekken AU
Her Risk to Take
Chapter 1: When in Monaco
[Lili R.]
A loud knock on my bedroom's double doors jolted me awake. What time is it anyway? It feels like I'm still in the middle of my sleep.
"Good morning Ms. Lili, I'm sorry to disturb your sleep but your father has just returned from his trip and requests your presence." Sebastian, my butler, said. "Immediately." He added since I had not made an effort to move.
"What time is it, Sebastian? Can't it wait? I don't feel well." I muttered.
"My dear, it's already past 8 in the morning." Sebastian replied.
With a loud groan I pushed myself out of the bed and made my way to my bathroom connected to the walk-in closet. Which I miss every single day since my dad transferred me to a boarding school. He lets me go home for a visit only twice a month. Oh well, can't blame him. Ever since my social life included some nightlife my grades went downhill. And since I'm his only child and the heir to his company, he must make sure that I'm groomed well enough to take over his precious company.
"Sebastian, can you tell my dad I'll just grab a quick shower then meet him for breakfast?" I asked.
"Yes, Ms. Lili."
As soon as the doors closed, I took a quick bath then put on my favorite white Lolita dress and white boots. Satisfied with my appearance, I made my way downstairs to meet my dad for breakfast.
When I walked into the dining room, my dad was already seated at the head of the table and already eating his breakfast while reading today's newspaper. "Good morning, dad. How was America?" I greeted as I sat down to his right.
"Tiring but beneficial. I met with some companies that might help our company afloat if ever that Mishima Zaibatsu betrays our contract." He said without looking at me and continued reading his newspaper.
I started eating and wondered why he woke me up early just to dismiss my presence. I fetched out my phone from my dress pocket and check for some e-mails from my boarding school friends and professors. I kind of hate the fact that my boarding school is so traditional. Why the need for e-mails when it's easier to reach each other with text messages.
"When are you going back to school?" My dad suddenly asked.
I dropped my phone and faced him. "This afternoon, actually. I have loads of homework to catch up and I can't concentrate when I'm here at home."
"Where were you last night?"
Two months ago, my dad and the company received some threats and most of them are death threats to me. Since then, he's forbidden me to party with my old high school friends while I'm home for a visit. But last night I took the opportunity to break his rule since he wasn't here in the first place.
"Where were your last night?" He repeated, giving me an intense look parents give when their child is trying to misbehave.
I sighed. "I went out with some friends to party. And it was in a respectable club."
He was glaring at me and I'm pretty sure he's not going to let me visit for some time. "Young lady, you disappoint me."
"I brought bodyguards." I mumbled, slightly praying that it will make him feel a little bit better. Which doesn't, based on his continued glaring.
"You're not allowed to visit for another two months, you hear me?" He said after what seems like forever. "Your school head has been e-mailing me your grades, and I'm impressed that you are keeping up with your studies. I went home early because I wanted you to come with me to meet some companies here in Europe. And some potential fiancés."
Not this again. I may not be romantically inclined but I don't want to marry because of some company ties. I want to marry because I love the person I'm marrying. But what choice do I have? My dad's company is heading downhill and a partnership with a big company like the Mishima Zaibatsu will save my family from ruins.
"On your next free time you will accompany me. And this is no longer up for discussion. I'll e-mail your school head for your schedules so you won't have excuses not to come. Lili, I'm doing this for you. I want our company to stay stable. If I have other options I would not force this on you. You're a beautiful lady, and some sons of great companies have noticed that. I'm sure we'll find someone who you will like."
With that, my dad left and went to his office with Sebastian at his heels. Now I'm all alone wondering why I'm in this situation. I blame it on that stupid Mishima Zaibatsu. They've been controlling some companies tied to my dad's oil company making it sloping downhill faster than my Ferrari.