My first fic! Sorry for the wrong grammar had to upload it fast didn't have time to edit it. Hope you'll enjoy reading it :)
A woman with a midnight blue hair stood looking at her new home. She being a proud, hardworking doctor labored for her own success. Despite studying medicine, her mother pushed her to study some business units too; so, she could in the future work for their family's company. Natsuki was expected to work for her mom but insisted on going her own way. She is the daughter of the famous businesswoman Saeko Kruger, owner of Kruger Visions Inc. one of the top companies in the world dealing with machinery and technology even genetic engineering. Their business ranked third in terms of gain of profits and assets; second would be the Armitage mining industry and first being Viola group of companies who is known for being able to monopolize various industries and buy out companies.
Ring… ring… Nastuki's pocket began to vibrate, she got her phone and surprise was etched on her face.
"Mom, it's been so long since you've called me, what's up?"
"Come on, you're the one not answering my phone calls! When can I see you? I've missed you so much Natsuki! So, when can I visit your home? I know you'll need someone to help you out…"
"Mom, I can't let you visit! You might do something with my house! Just like you did to my apartment! Changing the color of the walls, bed sheet, my curtains and much more! It's like when I returned home, it's owned by some Barbie!"
"hehe oh, come on natsuki! I just did that to surprise you!"
"Mom, You know how I hate surprises! You were supposed to come then announced."
"I'm going to cry if you don't let me visit you… Don't worry this time I'll be on time."
"Argh! Fine you can come…"
"Yey!"
"BUT BUT! Don't play decorator and change my house!"
"Okay, okay, I love you natsuki! I'll call again, bye"
"love you bye.."
I think she'll forget again, knowing how busy her schedule is.
Natsuki Kruger chose to live in a neighborhood that is very convenient for her. She picked this area because it is known for having high profile residents meaning their security is up par. Perhaps, the reason is its proximity to her workplace. Whatever the reason, the lone wolf always seeks her independence and has her pride to consider.
Meanwhile, her next door neighbor is going to work and seems to be escorted by two cars, one at the front and one at the back. The car in the middle seems to be slowing down as it moves along her house. The owner seems to be trying to scrutinize Natsuki. In the future, however, this person will be of major importance to Natsuki's life… Of course, Natsuki doesn't know it yet.
After three days…
Natsuki came home at about 1am after almost 24 hours of duty. She had to cover for one of her friends, Nao, who at that time didn't appear for her assigned surgery due to a personal necessity. In the hospital, Nao is known to be the vixen flirting and having sex with anyone she feels doing it with. On the other hand, Natsuki is the guilty pleasure. You can only look but not touch.
As Natsuki parks her motorcycle, she can't help but feel tired and irritated. Her next door neighbor is currently having a party with music that's too loud for Natsuki's comfort. Temper rising…
"ARGH! Really, I save lives today and this is what I get! " Natsuki angrily enters the gate and sees a lot of bodyguards; then, one comes up to her to talk to her…
"Excuse me Ma'am this is a private gathering. Do you have an invitation?"
"I left it at home! I was invited!"
"Please don't be too angry, it's just protocol. May I see your ID please?"
"TSK. Fine. Here you go."
"Oh a Ms. Kruger. Kruger? Kruger? You're not the daughter of Seako kruger, are you?"
"Guilty…" I guess being a Kruger can be a burden but this time it's not.
"Oh! I'm so sorry… you must be an expected guest of Ms. Viola. "
"It's fine just let me enter." As Natsuki walks toward the door a thought crossed her mind… Viola hmm why do I get the feeling that I have heard that name before.
As she walks by, she sees a Big letter V with an S intertwined in gold plaiting.
Natsuki thinks about knocking at the door but as soon as her fist almost touches the door, it opens and suddenly…
"WTH!" Natsuki, stands surprised as she sees two known actors making out as the door opened…
I knew It! Can't wait to tell Mai that her long time crush is gay! *Evil smile*
Now there's no point knocking… Oh come on, why do I have to show good manners to someone insensitive…
Then as she goes inside,
It seems that a lot of known people are everywhere. Natsuki starts to feel frustrated all of a sudden.
Great going Natsuki! Barging in to a house you don't even know the owner!"
"Natsuki! Natsuki!" Natsuki looks for the source of the call and sees a woman with a shoulder-length blonde haired, slender woman coming up to her.
"Alyssa! What are you doing here? Did you tell mom you're here?" Natsuki feels confused at seeing her sister.
"Natsuki, have mercy! This is the only time I could get away from all the work Mom wants me to do in her place. Give me a break, will you?"
"Fine, I understand just be home safe okay?"
"Sure I will! I'm with Miyu (starts to look around) she went somewhere to get drinks… Wait a sec… Why are you even here?"
"What do you mean why am I here? I live next door remember? I can't sleep because of the noise!"
"Come on, I know you live next door but that's beside the point, you're not really fond of getting to know people and being around people you don't know… or are you one of Shizuru's annoying fangirls?"
"Huh? I don't get you? Who's Shizuru?" Natsuki irritated and feels confused more than ever…
"Seriously! You don't even know the owner of the house? This is one of the times, when I want to disown you!"
"The owner is who? You don't mean Shizuru Viola?"
"Yes… Why, what's the problem? Is there something you're not telling me?"
"Oh Shit! I'm so stupid! OMG! This is why I have to get my sleep! How can I miss this?"
"Hahaha OMG! Don't tell me you didn't even recognize the letters V and S outside! Why worry, it's just Shizuru."
"No! it's not just any Shizuru! It's Shizuru Viola, remember when I was in high school? The student council president who keeps bothering me and who always seem to catch me before I do something rebellious… Always a step ahead of me… I can't believe that I actually miss her."
"Really! Hahaha I was a child then so don't punish me for not remembering quickly and way back I thought the two of you got along pretty well. We're actually doing business with her, she's very great at it, I heard she's better than her predecessors."
"That's expected more or less from someone like her."
"Hey, I have to go now and find Miyu. Let it go Natsuki, I'll see you around."
GRRR! I'll just bear this noise rather than being caught by that tea freak.
So Natsuki starts to walk faster and as she was about to go outside, a beautiful woman with chesnut hair and crimson eyes stares at her wide eyed and somewhat drunk…
"Ara, you look very familiar…"
"No, I don't think you know me!" Natsuki is trying to find the nearest exit.
"Then why are you here inside my house?"
Nastuki feels embarrassed and blushes.
"oh, what a cute blush! How adorable!" Shizuru starts to sway.
"Hey, are you okay? I think you drank too much."
"I really feel Diiizzzzy…"
Shizuru almost falls down but good thing Natsuki caught her.
"You should rest. Who should I call to attend to you?"
"Ara, hmm, (pointing her finger at anyone, then at natsuki) how about you? You can take me to my room."
"That's a good joke! (Natsuki fakes a laugh)"
A maid approaches Natsuki.
"Please let me take her."
But as Natsuki gives Shizuru away, Shizuru won't let go of her.
"Ah, you can let go of me now…"
Shizuru falls asleep on Natsuki but won't let go of her.
"ARGH! Alright! She's not that heavy, I think I can carry her. I'll take her to her room, please show me the way."
As they reached Shizuru's room, Natsuki carries shizuru to her bed.
"Don't worry I'll tuck her in."
"Thank you for doing this. I'll just be outside if there's a problem."
The maid leaves the room. Natsuki lays her down on the bed but Shizuru still won't let go of her. So, she ended up frustrated lying on the bed and too exhausted to get up.
This is insane, why won't she let go of me! ARGH I need my sleep!
"What have I gotten myself into…"
Then, she succumbs to her need of sleep.
At 6 am
Ever since Natsuki started working she's getting used to waking up at 6 am for fear of repeating her mistake of not waking up on time. She got a lecture from the chief resident for missing her solo surgery. Good thing her friend Mai was around to cover for her.
Natsuki awoke feeling very comfortable with her "pillow".
This feels very comfortable… A pillow that can hug you at the same time as you hold it, now that's new! It even smells really great too… Wait… what?
Natsuki opens her eyes to see Shizuru's head over her arm, Shizuru's arm over her chest; even her leg and foot seem to be seeking warmth from Natsuki's leg.
I need to leave now before she wakes up and starts teasing me!
Natsuki slowly removes Shizuru's limbs over her and moves out of the bed.
That wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Hmm, now I really need to pee… Where's the comfort room?
After sometime, Natsuki left the room and sees the maid she talked to earlier.
"Hey, remember me?"
"Oh, you're the kind woman who slept with Ms. Shizuru earlier on! Is she awake?"
"No! no! no… I-I didn't sleep with her! (Blushes at the same time) Technically, I fell asleep beside her because she won't let go of me… I was too tired from work…"
"Oh, no it's fine. We are used to it; you don't have to be shy about it." The maid blushes and seems to be giggling too.
"Used to it? That means many have… Don't get the wrong idea! Grrr! (Natsuki scratches her head and starts to feel irritated. She then opens her wallet and takes out something.) Just, can you do me a favor give her this Tylenol tablet and prepare her a glass of water. I think she'll need it."
Why do I even care? Fine, I owe her for saving my ass a lot of times.
The maid looks at her with admiration and asks her,
"You're truly kind. Do you want to eat breakfast first before you leave?"
"No, thanks. I think I need to go now. You don't have to tell her about me by the way." Natsuki tells the maid with serious eyes. "Oh, and one more thing is there any way you could tell your boss to lower the noise at night because I live next door and it's irritating me to no end!"
Natsuki walks away without looking back.
That maid has a different uniform than the others? Maybe she's someone higher? Stop thinking Natsuki and just go home!
She thought to herself and continues to walk further and the people cleaning seem to take notice of her as she sped past them. Unknown to her as she leaves the gate, a reporter is stunned to see her and quickly seems to be getting a camera out and took a photo of her leaving Shizuru's house in the morning after the party.
"I thought everybody has left. Now this is a sight to behold. A Kruger leaving a Viola's house that could only mean…"
In the meantime, Shizuru awoke with a headache and still feels dizzy.
"My head hurts…"
Then she notices a breakfast tray beside her with the Tylenol and glass of water.
"Ara, thank you for the medicine Aoi."
"Ms. a woman earlier came and kindly gave you the medicine. I was merely doing what she told me to do."
"Who came?" Shizuru still feels the headache as she swallowed the tylenol yet remembers being held by someone beside her.
"One of your guests took you to bed and stayed with you all through the night. I'm sorry Miss I forgot to ask her name for I thought you knew her."
"Ara, her? Hmm… what did she look like?"
"She has a midnight blue hair, tall and blushes easily." Aoi says the last part with a smile remembering the woman's face.
"Ah miss, she wanted to me to tell you something…"
"About what?"
"Pardon me for saying this, she said: Is there any way you could tell your boss to lower the noise at night because I live next door and it's irritating me to no end. That's what she said."
Shizuru starts to giggle and smile.
Shizuru gets up and looks out the window and she seems to be looking for someone outside.
"Is there a problem Ms.?" Aoi looks at Shizuru curious as to why recently Shizuru keeps on looking out the window.
"Oh, nothing… that would be all Aoi. Ookini."
Aoi leaves the room and Shizuru can't help but smile.
Ara, I think she didn't want me to know it was her and yet she confirmed it by telling me where she lives. Silly Natsuki.
"Oh shit! I'm going to be late!"
Natsuki opens the front door and when she was about to reach her ride…
"OUCH!" The newspaper boy accidentally throws it to her face. (Natsuki shows her famous death glare) "Get back here you little ****." The kid suddenly speeds up on his bike!
Unknowingly, she takes the newspaper with her to work.
In the Hospital…
Natsuki runs to the elevator and stops abruptly when she sees Dr. Youko Sasigawa approaching.
"Running late again are we, Dr. Kruger…" They both entered the elevator and Dr. Youko pressed 3 for the surgical floor.
"No, umm actually I'm just in time." I'm sweating too much.
"Lucky for you.. Are you in my service today?"
"I think so." Natsuki smiles and prays that the Neuro Attending would accommodate her.
"Nice try Kruger… We'll see if you are in my service today."
DING!
Elevator opens and people seem to be preoccupied with something.
Nao is flirting with another nurse again. Mai is enjoying talking to the patient. Yukino is doing a lot of charting.. Wait that's a lot of charting! She must have been tricked by Nao again.
Then Nao sees Natsuki, and approaches her after giving the nurse a wink and saying out loud,
"Sure, you can help me with the physical examinations today!"
"Oh, come on Nao! Physical Examinations? That's your code for let's have sex later? Hahaha"
"Laugh all you want, it's better than not getting any." Natsuki blushes…
"Can you not say that out loud!"
"You know I know a lot of people who would pay me for you to notice them, I mean seriously pay me."
"That's enough Nao. I know a lot of people who would pay me for you to shut up!"
"Well, I know you just made that up."
They both laugh at the same time…
"Hey, are the rumors true?"
"What rumors are you talking about?"
"Something tells me you're not gonna like it. Let's put your things in the locker."
After Natsuki has dressed and fixed her things.
"Wow, did you know already?" Nao asks as she sees the newspaper on the bench.
"What do you mean? Know what already?"
"Then, why do you have a newspaper with you?"
"I must've brought it with me. Some stupid kid threw it at me."
"Haha wish I was there!" Nao starts laughing and Natsuki blushes from embarrassment.
"Natsuki!" Mai approaches and hugs Natsuki hard.
"I-I can't breathe Mai!" Mai lets go of Natsuki.
"Congratulations Natsuki! I never thought you'd get engaged before us!"
"Engaged? Me? That's a really good joke Mai!" Natsuki really laughs hard but the people around her just stares at her.
"Read the newspaper Natsuki, you're paying for it everyday! Now I know why that kid threw it at you!" Nao tells her and giggles.
Mai picks up the newspaper and reads the headline out loud.
"Shizuru Viola and Natsuki Kruger engaged! Is there a merger about to happen?"
"Merger? Me engaged?" Natsuki speaks while looking dumbstruck at what she just heard.
"Hey, Mai continue reading it…" Nao tells Mai.
"Kruger Natsuki was seen leaving the house of Shizuru Viola at about 6:30 am with disheveled hair and according to some sources she carried the Viola's heir to a room and did it all night…" Mai and Nao laughed so hard of what they now know.
"Did it all night? Who's the damn writer?"
"It's Chie Hallard, Natsuki." Mai tells her while still giggling.
"Hallard? You mean that one with the glasses? (Natsuki walks around not knowing what to do.) Mai! Stop laughing! I know! I saw that actor you love, I forgot his name… Kanzaki that's it! I saw him with another actor making out!"
"What! That's not true! Take that back!" Mai feeling disappointed of knowing the truth for she knew Natsuki never lied to her.
"Natsuki, you're in trouble! Hallard is known to make few mistakes in this field. She has a high trust rating with readers among reporters." Yukino suddenly appears out of nowhere.
"Yukino! You scared us!" Mai says while figuring out what they can do for Natsuki.
Beep… Beep… beep…
"It looks like a big one. We'll talk about this later Natsuki." Nao tells her and they ran as fast as they could to the ER.
After a lot of surgeries at the Residents' area…
"That was a lot of surgeries we had to do today. It's like my hands are going numb from it." Mai says and sits down to rest.
"Mai! We learned a lot today. I think I could do some more." Natsuki says and Nao laughs at her and tells her,
"Natsuki, you're wasting too much stamina in surgery. You know you could use it for some Physical Examinations here and there."
Natsuki throws the newspaper at Nao.
"Hahaha OUCH!" Nao was about to throw the newspaper back but sees Natsuki's troubled face.
"Oh nooo… I have 88 missed calls from my mom, Alyssa and some unknown number?"
Now, I'm obligated to call them! I'll go home and think of something…
"Hey guys I'm going home… "
"Bye Natsuki! If you need anything you know you could reach us anytime." Mai tells her as she waves her numbing hand.
"Bye Mrs. Kruger-Viola, or is it Viola-Kruger?" Nao hides as an empty chart flew right across the room towards her.
Shizuru
Ring… Ring…
"Viola Group of Companies, this is Erstin speaking, how may I help you?"
"This is Haruka Armitage! Could you please put that bubukaze onna on the line? Now!" The secretary holds the phone away from her ears.
"Hold please…" she presses the 1 button for Shizuru.
"Ms. Viola, you have a Haruka Armitage on line 2."
"Alright, connect her to me please."
"Shizuru! Is what I'm breading in the newspaper true?" Haruka angrily talks to shizuru.
"Ara, it's reading Haruka. No, it's not true. It's just a simple misunderstanding." Shizuru calmly tells Haruka.
"Kruger, Natsuki! I know that delinquent! You're not really together are you?"
"No, we're not…"
"Well, this tumor seems to be good for each of your business! Your socks selling price are getting higher! But, I won't lose to you! I know your scheming something…" Haruka shouts on the phone.
"Haruka, it's rumor and stocks. Scheming? Well I'll leave that up to your imagination. How are you and Yukino?"
The line went dead.
Ara! I knew that would do the trick.
As Natsuki leaves the hospital, she sees a man following her at about 5 meters away from her.
Can he be more discreet?
"Takeda!" Natsuki calls and the bodyguard ran towards her.
"Did my mom call you too? Are the other guards here as well?"
"Yes Ms. but I told her you ordered me talk to you when you only tell me to. She wanted me to ask you some questions regarding the headline today and to report to her if it's true or not. Also, yes, the others are somewhere at a safe distance. "
"About the headline, no, it's not true. I'll tell her myself. " The bodyguard was relieved upon hearing the news and followed Natsuki.
Natsuki walks towards her ride and feels uncomfortable.
"Alright, Takeda be more discreet. You know how uncomfortable I am being followed."
"Yes. Miss Kruger."
The Bodyguard snapped back to reality and moved away at a safe distance.
Inside Natsuki's House at 9pm
I have to call mom and Alyssa…
Natsuki dials the number but is busy… What time is it? Are both of them still in a meeting? I'll just text them then.
TEXT MESSAGE:
Mom, Alyssa… The rumors aren't true. So don't get your hopes up! I'm doing great. Be safe.
END OF MESSAGE
Short, concise, and straight to the point. I'm too tired to even open my mouth. But, I can open my mouth for a spoonful of Mayo! Hehehe
Ding… Dong…
Come on! I was about to eat my mayo! Who rings at this late?
She opens the door and is surprised by the person in front of her.
"Ara, Natsuki. It's been such a long time hasn't it? Will you let me in?" Shizuru enters the house without waiting for Natsuki's reply.
"Hey! I didn't say you can come in!" Natsuki closes the door behind her.
"I think we have gone past that. Who barged in my house last night, and besides it says in the newspaper we did it all night…"
"Shi-Shizuru! Fine, make yourself comfortable." Natsuki blushes…
"On a serious note, I just came here to say thank you for last night (Winks at Natsuki, and Natsuki blushes again!) and to ask you for a favor."
"A favor? You ask a favor from me? The high and mighty Viola now asks a favor from me." Natsuki even bows in front of Shizuru to mock her. Shizuru, on the other hand, just smiles genuinely at her making Natsuki just feel like a fool doing what she did.
Natsuki sits down on her sofa just a seat away from Shizuru and asks her,
"What's the favor you need?"
"Ara, Natsuki. We've known each other for a long time now and the rivalry between our family's companies has paved the way for us to lose touch with each other. I remember when we can just be with each other in school, but at some point we go our separate paths."
Shizuru looks away and seems to be that her mask can't keep up with her genuine emotions especially when she's with Natsuki.
"I understood that… You know back then, I did consider you as a true friend because I know when you're around me that's the only time you can show your true self. Not to mention, I owe you a lot for saving my ass in school and from that loud mouth Haruka… (Natsuki and Shizuru smiles) Of course, some things have changed and some things will still be the same-like your teases." Natsuki laughs and Shizuru laughs with her.
"Ara, now I know why you left me alone in the morning! You were trying to escape from me aren't you."
"Not really from you, but from your teasing."
Both of them blushes, and to break the ice… Natsuki asks Shizuru,
"Ahem… Ah, so what's the favor?"
"I need you to pretend that we are engaged."