"Don't pressure yourself. Don't worry about what others think you should do or what the societal 'norm' is. Do what moves you and makes you smile and the 'good' will follow." -Misha Collins

Genevieve Demetriou had been born and raised in Athens, Greece, to a Grecian father and a Japanese mother. Being the eldest child, and the only girl out of her parents' four children, Gen had a lot of expectations to live up to. Her father, Abram, ran a successful jewelery company in Greece; one that had eventually become an international success. Gen's mother, Aimi, who was born in Tokyo, came from a family with a very successful automotive company. Needless to say, it was expected of Gen to either inherit her father's company or her mother's company when she was of age. Despite the fact that Gen had her own passions she wanted to go into. Genevieve was very interested in literature and history, something she excelled at in school. She'd voiced her dreams of either getting a degree in one of those fields to her parents, and while they found it to be a nice thought, they didn't take her seriously on the matter. If Genevieve hadn't been interested in inheriting one of her parents' businesses before, she definitely wasn't interested in it after that.

As the years went by, Gen went through her day-by-day routine until, unexpectedly, her Japanese grandparents fell gravely ill. Genevieve's grandmother, Hana Yamamoto, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's while her grandfather, Eiji, was suffering from heart failure. While it was sad that her grandparents were suddenly declining in health, there wasn't much Genevieve could do about it.

Or...that was what she thought.

As it would turn out, much to Genevieve's dismay, her grandparents had it documented that she would take over the Yamamoto automotive business upon their death. And with their declining health, Genevieve had to wonder how soon that would be.

Which is why, despite her willingness not to go, Abram and Aimi Demetriou are at the airport with Genevieve, and her younger brothers, to see her off.

"I know this is unexpected, but it will get better." Aimi had been trying desperately to reassure her daughter that living in Japan wouldn't be as bad as Genevieve was making it out to be.

Throwing a dry look her mother's way, Gen couldn't help but purse her lips. "I'm being sent away to a country I hardly know anything about to inherit a company I don't know how to run."

"Gen, I know this is difficult for you," Abram sighed, "but at least do it for your grandparents. Please." While Abram did see where his daughter was coming from, he had a close relationship with his in-laws, and he respected them enough to have their wishes granted.

Looking between her parents, Genevieve felt a heaviness weigh down on her chest. Arguing with them was pointless; her grandparents expected her to run the company.

"But I'm too young to be doing this by myself," she exclaimed. "I don't know anything about how to run an automotive company."

"Your Uncle Hitoshi will help you."

Aimi was the eldest of three—Hitoshi Yamamoto was the only son, the middle child, and the one who helped his parents the most in running the company. Then there was Kaya Akiyama, the youngest child, who married a successful banker and raises their twin daughters. Needless to say, Genevieve didn't always keep in contact with her mother's side of the family; it wasn't that she didn't want to keep in contact with them, it was because of scheduling conflicts and timing that got in the way. But out of her mother's two siblings, Kaya made the most effort to stay up-to-date on what was happening in the lives of her niece and nephews. Hitoshi, on the other hand, didn't show as much enthusiasm or dedication as Kaya.

"I've never really talked to Uncle Hitoshi," Genevieve said.

A strained smile spread across Aimi's face. "I know," she sighed. "He's...difficult—I think that's a good word—when it comes to keeping in contact with family."

"Is that supposed to be reassuring?"

"Just give him a chance." Aimi gently placed a hand on Gen's cheek. "You'll be staying with Kaya and her family, since they're closer to your new school. Promise you'll call?"

Letting out a defeated sigh, Gen nodded. Turning to look at her brothers, she saw them looking up at her with frowns on their faces. Even though they got on her nerves, it did sadden Gen to know that she probably wouldn't see them for a while.

"Promise you'll behave?" she asked. They exclaimed they'd do their best, and that made Gen smile. "I'll make sure to visit during holidays. If you're behaved, I'll bring back presents." The excitement in their eyes was enough to make Gen promise herself to bring presents for them regardless. When the announcement that the plane Gen would be taking was now boarding, she looked at her parents and brothers, giving them a strained smile. Giving them each a goodbye hug, she picked up her carry on luggage, made sure she had her ticket ready, before walking over.

God knows she didn't want to get on that plane, but it didn't seem like she was being given much of a choice.

(A/N):

In case there's any confusion on this chapter: Genevieve is Greek and Japanese; she has three younger brothers; her mother's parents (her grandparents) are ill (her grandmother has Alzheimer's; her grandfather has bad heart failure); Hana and Eiji Yamamoto, Gen's grandparents, expect her to take over their automotive company upon their death; Gen's Aunt Kaya stays in contact with Gen and her family more than her Uncle Hitoshi does; Gen's not all that interested in inheriting her parents' companies, she's looking for a career in either literature or history; her father, Abram, runs a successful jewelry company. Does that make any sense? I'll probably go into more detail on everything in later chapters.

OHSHC isn't mine.

Let me know if there's anything I should improve on.

Thank you.

Alek Haydn