Since many are asking for another chapter, I've decided to make this one shot a whole story.
Here's chapter 2, sort of dedicated to Ms. Whitney Houston
I DO NOT OWN THE SONG NOR GHOST HUNT!
Enjoy
Mai arrived in the airport the next day. She was glad that there's no paparazzi around. She got her luggage and went straight to her condominium. Once she arrived, she took out a pen and paper and wrote a letter. She placed it on her coffee table, she then left to go to the recording few blocks from her place. She showed her identification card and went straight to the recording floor with a notebook on her hand. While waiting in the elevator, she re-read the song that she wrote when she was on the plane back to Tokyo. Once she heard the 'ding,' she went to the room, set up the cameras around the studio with the grand piano, and put a timer for recording. She put her custom made headphone and waited for the countdown for recording.
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I…. will always love you
I will always love you…
You… my darling you, hmmm…
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye, please don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I…. will always love you
I will always love you….
News went out that the famous singer eMTy breached her contract and ran away. Everyone who knows her personally knew her reasons, even the company that she was working for. Her friends, the SPR team, went to her condominium, hoping she'll be there, but they only found a letter and a video camera on her coffee table. They checked the whole place and found all her clothes except for her old ones. They also found five bags of money with a note that it will be donated to charity. Bou-san sat on the couch, disappointed and sad. He opened the untouched letter and started reading, "Hey Bou-san, Ayako, Masako, Yasu, and John, Forgive me that I couldn't say goodbye properly…"
(Letter continues with Mai's voice…)
"I know this is sudden but this is the only way that I could think of that will help me forget about him. I can't blame you guys if you're mad at me and my decisions. I just want you guys to respect it. We all know that if I stay, I will never forget him. Please understand this….
Thanks for all the fun, loving memories that we all shared. It'll keep me happy wherever I'll be. These memories will never be forgotten, I'll cherish it every moment. Don't worry about me, I'm a big girl now and I can take care of myself. I'll keep in touch somehow, I'll contact you guys when I'm ready.
Take care of yourselves and each other and Bou-san… propose to Ayako already. John, don't keep your feelings to yourself.
I'll see you guys around, hopefully soon,
Love, Mai"
There were all in tears, staring at the letter. Ayako stood up and took the camera and played it. They gathered right next to each other and watch Mai playing the piano and singing with her beautiful voice. They all knew to whom the song was for.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish to you, joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I… will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you…
You, darling, I love you…
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you….
"And that was probably the last song that we'll ever hear the famous singer eMTy. They will be adding this last track to her unfinished album 'Someone Like you'" a t.v. host said. "The reason for her disappearance is still unknown. People said she ran away with a beau or that she was pregnant. Most people said she's in rehab for drugs-"
Oliver turned off the television and went to the dining room where his wife was waiting for him to eat lunch. "Something wrong?" his wife asked. "No, nothing's wrong. What are we having for lunch?" he asked. The woman went to the kitchen and got a bowl of salad. "Well, we're having salad, dear" she informed him as she put the bowl of mixed vegetables down. "Again?" he asked, not too happy about it. "I have to be fit, darling, for the conference today" she said from the kitchen. Oliver sighed and hesitantly got a small serving his wife's prepared salad. In the middle of lunch his wife started a small conversation, "Have you heard about the international singer eMTy?"
"Yes"
"I wonder what her reason was, she's on the top of her career and she just… vanished"
"There are a lot of problems people have these days" he answered.
"Yes, well darling, I have to go. I'll see you at dinner" she said and kissed him goodbye. Once his wife left, he called his trusted assistant to gather every information about his former secretary.
1 year later…
In a small town called Yutaka-Machi located in Hiroshima, Mai works as a server of a small noodle house. "Mai-chan! We have costumers!"
"Hai, Kakashi-kun!" Mai answered. From her glamorous life as a famous singer, she now lives in a small house and as a server. Even though money is a problem in this small town, Mai finds quite the perfect place to live in. Located near the beach, some days, she finds herself sunbathing if not just strolling down the coastline. Her hair is now past her waist with the top half braided down and tied by a pink ribbon. She wears a white dress for work partnered with white flats that has ribbon on top. Most of her clothes are now dresses, she doesn't have anything fancy since she's now living as a small town girl. Mai smiled at her boss, remembering the first time she met him.
Flashback…
Mai arrived at Yutaka with a small luggage in tow. She was wearing a simple green dress with flats. It was raining that day and all she wanted to do was a find a small inn and sleep. Instead, she found herself heading to a small noodle house. She went in and sat on the counter and waited for the server. She sighed, thinking that maybe what she did was wrong.
"Rough day?" a man with a white messy hair asked her. She looked up and saw a handsome some with piercing grey eyes. She smiled at him and nodded. "It'll get better"
"Thanks, I'm Mai by the way"
"Kakashi"
They shook hands and Mai knew it was the beginning of a good friendship. He served her a bowl of seafood noodle. Mai took out her wallet to pay for it but it a hand stopped her. She looked up and she saw him smiling at her. "It's on the house"
End of flashback…
"Mai, wake up! We have costumers!"
"Gomen, Kakashi-kun" heading for the door to the tables, Mai heard familiar voices.
"Old hag! Ow!"
"Serves you right for calling me 'old'"
"Now now… You two just got married six months ago and she's pregnant"
"Shut up kid! This monk right here deserves some beating"
*small giggle*
"So this is what they called 'being emotional while pregnant'"
Mai peeked from the other room and saw the people she hasn't seen for a year. By the door was the SPR team. She noticed a small baby bump by the woman whom she admired as a mother. She also noticed the wedding ring on her finger, same to her father figure Bou-san. Masako was still her kimono while holding hands with the priest, John. Yasu was right behind them, scratching his head. 'What are they doing here?' she thought. She turned and messed up her well-done hair. Her bangs covered her brown eyes and then she casually walked towards the group.
"Irashaimase" she greeted. The others didn't seem to acknowledge her presence except for John. "Follow me please." The group followed her to a table on the corner, still bickering about fight. She shook her head thinking how they never change. She took their order and went to the kitchen.
"Why was it loud out there, Mai-chan?" Kakashi asked.
Mai handed him the order and said, "They were fighting about something." Kakashi turned to him and almost laughed. "What?" Mai asked consciously. "You're hair…"
"Yeah, yeah" they heard the 'ding' from the door and Mai eagerly walked outside to greet them but she stopped when she saw two men standing on the door. One was reading a something while the other was waiting to be served. 'Lin?' her eyes widened. 'Naru?' she then locked eyes with her former boss and she knew that he knows that it was her. He acted like it was nothing and headed towards the table where the team was followed by Lin. She walked towards them and waited for them to order.
"Just tea" he said, not taking his eyes off the book. "Same for me, please" Lin ordered. Mai nodded.
On her way back to the kitchen, her boss called her loudly, "Mai-chan!" The people on the table towards her, with curious eyes. She hurried to the kitchen to avoid their piercing gaze. She was panting and sweating. "You feeling sick, Mai-chan?" Kakashi asked. Mai just nodded. "Alright, I'll let you go and get some rest. I'll handle the rest" he said and patted her head. "Thanks, Kakashi-kun."
Mai exited from the back door but he was waiting there, leaning against the bamboo wall. 'How did he know?' she thought. "Mai, I presume?" he asked. 'Presume? He never presume. He's always sure of the answered' she thought. "Yes?" He walked towards her and asked, "Where's the bathroom?" She sighed in relief and pointed where it was. "Inside, sir, opposite from your table" she said and left. Before she was out sight she heard him say something, "Why did you leave…?" When she turned around she found him gone.
So?
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