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Chapter 2: My so called Family

"Please wait there. Saeko-ojousama will be there shortly" said the butler as he pointed me to a much familiar den.

The house is much more the same way back when i was a kid. The paintings my siblings and i did are still the first things you'll see when entering the den. 'It's your master piece, so we must flaunt it' my mom once said so from then on it stayed. Though the furnitures are changed, the room still holds the same tranquility, still warm and inviting. I've also noticed an array of photos displayed, family photos. Yes, my fondest memories catch on film. Funny as it is i really can't remember if i have one shot with my siblings that isn't wacky. Serious family pictures are my dad's serious problem before. That thought always make me smile.

As i am "inspecting", my eyes run over a not so familiar picture hanged. As i stare, it cause me sadness and jealousy. Sadness for i am not included in that photo, and jealousy thinking i should be the one with them and not her. Though i've forgiven her, i think, i really wasn't able to forget. 'Both of us are mere victims here' , i said to myself. Sigh. This is my family... My adoptive family. And i am an adopted child of the Fujino's.

"My baby girl, welcome home."... i turn my back to see the source of the familiar voice. My mom. I smile making my way to her. "I missed you so much mom.. so very much."..i said while hugging her, crying. "It's been a while baby girl. I missed you so much." mom said, and kissed me on my temple. With that gesture, i know i am home.

She pulled away from our hug and wipe my tears. And her questions started firing..."Nat-chan, how are you? Why didn't you tell me your coming back, i should have picked you at the airport."... "Nat-chan you look thin. Are you eating right? Ugh... i should'nt have let you go with him if i knew this will happen to you."...

"Mom i'm doing okay."... "I'm eating right mom, please don't worry."... "It's okay now mom, im here now. Love you mom."... and with that "Love you too baby girl."... Oh how i miss her calling me baby girl. "We have a lot to talk about Natsuki, ten years is such a long time you know, I'm just getting started." she winked. "But first things first,..." she said smiling "..lets get you fed." I let out a hearty laugh and followed.

Lunch is rather nice. My mom keeps on talking, telling me what i've been missing. Stories about my brothers, my dad, the company, and so on. "So Natsuki, you've been using your father's name now do you?" she asked hesitantly. I can hear hurt and disappointment in her tone. I tend to focus on my food and answered, "Umm... yes mom, i did."... "I see." she said, voice wavering. I can't look into her eyes for i know i'll just see hurt. "So hows my brothers? and daddy? and..." asking to change the topic. "Oh yes, Reito and Masashi has joined our company, 2 years after you left. And Yuichi after 5 years."... "That's great mom. I never thought they'd pass daddy's standards." i laugh at the thought of my brothers. "So Natsuki, when will you join our company?"she asked, hopeful. I have no answer to offer to my mother so i just smiled.

Our conversation continued in the living room, mom sipping some tea and i'm, as my mom puts it, drowning myself with coffee. "Mom last time i heard Reito-oniichan is engaged. So hows the girl, i mean, are they still 'engaged' ? Because oniichan didn't even mention her name to me, he said i should find out myself... so is she?"... "She's a fine young woman, dear. And you know her so well."... 'i know her, how come?' i asked myself. "What's her name then?"... curious. I was shocked to hear what my mother said..."who..? Mai. As in Tokiha Mai? Oh my goodness, oniichan really knows how to choose."... i can't picture Mai and Reito together, it made me laugh. "..really mom, no kidding?"... "Really really... " she said grinning.

"Honey, where are you? I've heard the kids will be here for diner today, whats the...".. words discontinued and he stopped on his tracks, he looks like he had seen a ghost.."Natsuki?... Oh my, oh my. My baby girl is back Saeko." he said to my mom. He hugged me tight, and kissed me on my temple. "Welcome home Nat-chan. I missed you so much".. "Thank you dad, i missed you too... so very much."... "It has been a while..."... "Indeed, dad" i smile as another downpour of tears came. Kenjiro Fujino, my adoptive father, never really treated me any different from his sons. I was treated like their own child, loved me, everything. 'he will always be the best dad any child would ever have'... Indeed he is. We sat down on the couch and after a couple of hours more of questions, stories, and more questions from my equally talkative dad he stand up and said "Natsuki i know your tired so as we prepare our dinner you can go to your room and rest for a while. Ok baby? Daddy will get change too." As if forgeting that i just arrived and been away for a while. As i walk up the stairs, mom called me out and said as if hesitant "Nat-chan, is it okay with you if you share bedrooms with Shizuru?"... I was stunned, the person i wanted to meet the least will be my room mate. 'mom is waiting for an answer natsuki' i thought to myself... "Umm, mom... can't i camp in oniichan's room? or..." i said careful assessing mom's reaction. "You can't dear."... "Umm... mom, its...".. she plead "Please Nat-chan?..." 'i can't say no to mom, can i?' I nod and make my way up.

The room was nothing like mine before i left. The blue colored wall behind the bed is gone along with the sky painted ceiling, and are replaced with a mixture of white, lilac, magenta, and lavander colors. 'violet? all hues of violet... even the bed...' i thought. The two bean bags are now replaced by a 2-seater couch facing a wall hung tv, and the once poster-covered wall is nowhere in sight as it was replaced with display cabinets. I applaud her being so organize with her things, with her room... yes it is her room now, not mine anymore. Books, amongst others are the main contents of the cabinet. And a lone photo im so familiar with. I held it and sit on the couch...'she still keeps this... why?' is all i can think of. Very tired, sleep succumbed me sitting still holding the photo.

Shizuru's POV

Reito, Yuichi, and Shizuru are the only ones left after a board meeting. "So bro, you'll bring Mai to diner tonight right?" ask a grinning Yuichi to Reito, who in turn eyed Shizuru. "Yes i will. And Shizuru... go home early today, okay."... "Ara... you'll bring Mai-san? What's the occassion then?" she asked and smiled. "Well sister dear, if you forgot it's friday today and as always we have family dinner" said Yuichi smilling. "I remembered, brother dear..." emphasizing the words 'brother dear' ... "how can i miss it." ... It is not unusual for my family to have diner every friday night but tonight seemed different. First, we have an early board meeting, with Reito and Yuichi no less. Usually it's just me. Then Masashi called to remind her of the diner. 'What is really the occassion?' i ask myself.

"Shizuru..."... "Hey, are you listening Shiz? Who's your visitor?" i darted my eyes to Haruka and Yukino. "Ara.. sorry Haruka-san, Yukino-san. I was just thinking of... something." I actually completely zoned out. Annoyed at Shizuru's respponse, Haruka continued, "Mr. CEO..." as Haruka called my grand father, "asked me if i can arrange a house or a flat in one of our hotels. So i'm asking who is your family visitor?"... "Ara... we have a visitor?... i... do not... know..." Yukino throw me a look of confusion. With that said, my suspicions are confirmed, there is really something different about this diner.

Afternoon came in too fast. As i'm about to head out of the office i heard light knock on the glass door and someone peeked in. "Going home already?" Ahn asked smiling. "Yeah. Family diner today.."... "Umm... i see. Have fun then." and with that she left. 'what was the luck for, we always have family diner' i thought to myself. Brushing the thought off, i continue to head out.

Natsuki's POV

It was near diner time when i woke up. I headed to the bathroom to wash off sleepiness and fix myself up a bit. Facing a full length mirror, i admire myself. Wearing a form fitting black pants, cream colored button up shirt that hugs my curves perfecly and topped with skimpy denim vest, my feet graced with strappy sandals, midnight blue hair tied up in a do, i thought to myself 'girl, you are gorgeous.' ... Growing up, i was never aware of me dressing up. Only in college that i learned how to and my line of work does not always require me to dress like the others. I'm an architect so i usually do site visits and more than usual smart casuals are acceptable.

The maid was about to knock when i opened the door to go down. She made a bow and said that diner was about to start. "Thank you." i said and head down the stairs.

They are all there sitting and chatting at the dining table. I stop at the door and say "Am i late?"... I smirk as i see their surprised reactions.

Next: Family Diner

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