A/N: Ehehe... Belated Merry Christmas! Wanted to upload this earlier but my internet was being stubborn. Either ways, thanks for all the reviews, follows and favs:D

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"Speaking in Italian"

"Speaking in Japanese"

I want some cake...I don't mind even if it's leftovers... it was and still is an extremely lonely Christmas here.

Chapter 3: Elena and Viola

"There were times when Viola would spend the night outside. But I was not worried, she would come back the next day. But… this time she didn't come home even after two days have passed."

Elena slowly pulled out a small photo out of her envelope purse. Placing it on the table, she slide it over to center of the table. She retreated, hands curled inwards on her lap, shoulders slightly tensed. G leaned over to his left, head propped up on his left elbow as Giotto picked the photo up, positioning it in between them. It was a photo of Elena sitting, a white Chinchilla Persian cat on her lap.

"Sorry, this was the only picture I had of Viola." Elena said softly. Giotto gave her a small smile before switching his attention to the photo. It was a beautiful cat, puffed up fur making it cute at the same time. A big simple bow tied at the back of the neck.

"Viola has white fur, completely white. And blue, crystal blue eyes. Most of the time, I would tie a ribbon around her neck. She looks beautiful with it. Furthermore, she seemed to like it." She paused. "I… I have tried searching for the places she would go. Father even sent people out to search for Viola. But… there was… no news of her." She went silent.

Giotto noticed the way she hesitated throughout the whole meeting, both on her words and actions. He had thought that it could be that Elena was being uncomfortable at asking them for a favor, especially one which Elena herself would find misappropriate. Elena was not exactly one who would trouble others. When she took out the piece of photo, she was not only shy. She seemed… scared. The way she spoke, she was holding back. As if she was unsure if she should be saying it. Hmm… there's something she isn't telling us… And to add on, he had a bad feeling.

He put down the photo and hid a sigh. The extra presence is here again. Clearing his mind, he looked in Elena's eyes. "Is there something that is bothering you?" he urged.

Elena broke the eye contact, looking at the photo instead.

Making up her mind, she started speaking. "A few days ago, when they were creating trouble again, I stepped in. After trying to shoo them away, I gave some money to the poor family." She said, still refusing to look at the duo. G had leaned forward. Right hand wrapped over his left fist, resting at his chin.

"It was not the first time I interfered. And definitely not the first time they threatened me. But… I cannot help but worry that they are the ones behind this. Maybe I am overthinking this case. It is possible for cats to not come home for a few days…right?"

She hung her head, "If those people are really involved…then it would be dangerous… I think it is fine after all. Please forget about this."

She looked up, slightly stunned by the smiles on the duo.

"We would be fine." Giotto said while picking up the photo and did a slight wave, "Lend us this."

"B-But—"

"We're just looking for a cat, not a war. We know how to handle ourselves." G added.

The pair stood up, bidding farewell. Elena stood up, flustered, as she repeated her farewells. A smile making its way up her face. "Thank you."

The grinning duo left the café with a smiling Tsuna following a few feet behind.