Disclaimer: I don't own Mai-Hime or any of its characters. If I do own it, I will make Natsuki as the lead character then make more episodes.. Ha Ha .

Anyways, Here's Chapter 4 for yah!


After the meeting was finished, Natsuki excused herself and proceed to her office.

Upon entering her office, she immediately noticed the pile of papers on her desk.

"Gwuah. . ? Not again". She sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "being a President is a pain in an ass!" She sighed again. "But on the plus side I have an amazing office".

Indeed, her office is a little different from other executive's office. A huge chandelier can be seen at the ceiling when you enter the room. At the right side of the room, you can see a long beige couch that can fit at least four to six people, two ottomans and a huge glass table at the center. At the left side of the room there is a mini-bar purposely placed for the young President. You'll see double door refrigerator with a glass doors, different kinds of wines and alcohols at the bottle rack. Not to mention the glasses that was neatly displayed in the cabinet. From wine glass to beer stein to cocktail glass, you name it. Also, a small red rounded table near the windows with three white chairs circling it. The room also has its own bathroom and small bedroom for Natsuki to sleep in. Technically, her office is her second home. The only simple thing in her office is her chair which is a made out from a black leather and her desk that came from an oak tree.

She walked to her table and pressed the intercom, connecting the line to her assistant.

*beep "Hai, Kuga-sama?" Her secretary asked.

"Kaori-san, can you come in here for a moment?" Natsuki stated.

After a few moments, a knock was heard from the door and her assistant slowly came to a view. She bowed down then walked to Natsuki's desk.

"Can you take care some of this papers? Also, cancel all my appointments for today. I have urgent business I need to attend. "

"Hai, Kuga-sama" Kaori replied taking some of papers off to Natsuki's desk then proceeding back to her post.

When Kaori is nowhere in the woom, she put the arrangement contract in one of the drawers of her table and locked it in. That file is too confidential and she can't take the risk of someone seeing it. She decides to take a few minutes of herself as she stared into the bright chandelier hanging above.

-20 minutes ago—

Meeting room

"I know I only have maximum of six months to complete Project HYGEIA. Freddrick-oji, I will do my best. I'm not going to make any promises but you can count on me." Natsuki smiled at Freddrick.

"Thank you Nat-chan. I really appreciate the effort you're putting. Also, for signing this contract" Freddrick replied looking at the paper that has now Natsuki's signature and seal at the bottom part. He really is happy how this whole conversation took place.

Highlight of agreement are as follows:

* Natsuki will be engage to Shizuru after a month of signing the contract.

* Natsuki will be given six(6) months to complete Project HYGEIA. If she failed, she and Shizuru should be married by the following month.

* After signing the contract, Natsuki will act as a guardian to Shizuru. Tends to her needs and always protect her. Teach her the ways how to be a successful business woman.

* Upon a year of the contract, the whole ownership of Fujino Corporation and all the assets of the Fujino's (even the mansion in Kyoto and in other region) will be given to Natsuki.

* If Natsuki is convinced that Shizuru can take of their company, she can give back all the assets to Shizuru anytime.

* If Shizuru fell in love with someone else while being engage with Natsuki, Shizuru have the power to make their engagement null and void but the ownership of the company still remains with Natsuki. If Shizuru proved herself enough, Natsuki will give the assets back to Shizuru.

* If Natsuki fell inlove with someone else, the engagement will be null and void but the ownership still remains with Natsuki unless she gave it Shizuru.

* Natsuki and Shizuru should be married for at least 2 years. No divorce or separation will be allowed.

Signed: Natsuki Kuga

Kuga Corporation, President

"So I guess we better prepare for the engagement party that will take place a month from now. Don't worry Freddrick, I will personally tend to this so you can just focus more on your therapy" Saeko said.

"Well, I think everything was already discussed. Since Shizuru is here in Tokyo, Natsuki and her should meet before the said engagement. Why don't you have dinner at our house later Freddrick? It will also help the kids to know each other better." James offer

"Thank you James. I think that is a great idea. Shizuru and I will go to your house around 6pm. Speaking of Shizuru, I think it's best if I look for her now." Freddrick then stands from where he seated; fixes his clothes and walk towards to the other side of the table where Saeko and James were seated.

Seeing that their friend is preparing to leave and walking towards them, Seako and James also stands from their seats and meet James halfway.

Freddrick extends his hands which gladly took by James and then Saeko "Thank you James, Saeko-san. I guess I'll see you later?"

"Yes, see you later Freddrick. Take a rest, okay? Don't stress yourself too much my friend" James said. He really cared for his friend. They've known each other since Junior High. Though they haven't seen much of each other since graduation, they still made sure not to lose contact. They called each other, email and meet up from time to time.

"Thank you also Nat-chan. See you later, okay?"Freddrick said as she gave Natsuki a warm hug that gladly receives by the girl.

"You're welcome Freddrick-Oji-san" Natsuki said then bid farewell.

-Present Time-

Natsuki's office

"*Sigh* this is really an interesting way to start a day".

"Okay, lunch time. I might as well release this stress. *giggle*. I bet Nao is pissed at me for not answering her calls". She then stood up and stretches both of her hand in the air. She took a last look at the drawer where "contract" is hidden. Her mind was about to drift of somewhere when she felt her phone is buzzing. She fished it out from her pocket and looked at the caller ID and without a second thought she slides the screen to answer the phone.

"Yes, Youko-sensei?"

"Natsuki, where are you right now? Are you busy?" Youko ask

"I'm at my office right now. Well, I was about to go to Mai's restaurant to meet Nao and Chie. Do you need something?"

"If you have a free time today, can you come here at the lab? I have something to discuss with you"

"Okay, I'll go there with Nao and Chie after lunch"

"Okay, meet me in my office once you arrive."

"Hai" Natsuki then ended the call and browse her contact list to call Chie.

-Hime Stars Restaurant—

"Tsk.. What took you so long Harada?! I'm starving you know!" Nao said.

"Ha ha, gomen gomen. There was a small accident in the last intersection so I decided to take a different route but ended in a middle of long traffic." Chie said with an apologetic smile and scratched the back of her head.

"Well, it doesn't matter. You're here now so let eat" Nao said and waived her hand to call a waiter.

Chie remembered that they have other company. She turn her head around and ask "So Fujino-san, Kikukawa-san, Suzushiro-san would like to join our table?" Then add a flirty wink.

"No thanks!"Haruka said then started to walk away to find an empty table to sit.

"S-sorry about Haruka-chan's behavior *bow Thank you for your help Harada-san." Yukino said then run after Haruka who sat comfortable two tables away from Nao and Chie's table.

"Ara, I deeply apologize for my friend rude manner. Thank you for your help Harada-san, Yuuki-san. It is really nice meeting both of you." Shizuru said with a small smile then walk towards their table.

"That blond is really something" Nao remarked.

"Yeah, talk about rudeness."

"Just like someone we know" They said in unison.

They both burst out of laughter not caring if other people in the restaurant are looking at them.

The sound of Chei's phone snaps them out of their outburst. When she saw the caller ID, she answers it right away and put the phone on speaker mode so Nao can hear the conversation.

"Chie Harada, at your service. What can I do for you Miss President?" As Chie said those lines, both she and Nao started to laugh again.

"Looks like you guys are having fun." Natsuki replied.

"Well we are. So get your ass here now mutt!" Nao shouted to the phone. Not caring even all the people in the room are looking at her.

"Yes, I'm on my way. I just had to drop something important in my office. ll be there in 15" *click

-Shizuru/Yukino/Haruka Table—

"Those girls are really loud." Haruka commented.

"Ara.. Haruka-san was also loud earlier, is she not?" Shizuru said as she put down her tea and wipe the corners of her mouth with a table napkin.

"Whatever" Haruka lean her back at the chair then crossed her hand on her chest and asked "So, what are you planning now bubuzuke? When do you intend to talk to your father?"

"Well, I'm going to have a serious conversation with him after we eat our lunch" Shizuru replied taking another sip from her cup "They have an amazing tea here. Isn't that right Yukino-san?" She smile politely at the other girl who also taking a sip from her cup.

"You're right Shizuru-chan. I think I like it here. We should come back sometime later." Yukino stated with a small smile on her lips. All three of them nodded in response.

Both Haruka and Yukino is the longest friend that Shizuru have. She knew Haruka ever since they we're five. Though most of the time Haruka seems to be pissed with her, they still remained good friends. She then came to know Yukino who by that time is so afraid to talk to anyone. Slowly, her and Haruka befriend Yukino and decided to go to same schools ever since. The three of them knew each other so well so both Haruka and Yukino knows what is bothering Shizuru.

"You know you can talk to us right?" Haruka said.

"Ara, are you worried for me now HA-RU-KA-chan?" Shizuru said teasingly

"C-Can you stop with the 'Ara-Ara' thing; it's really irritating you know!"

Shizuru just giggle at Haruka's comment. She is indeed having a good time teasing Haruka. After a few moments she recomposed herself and put a smile on her face. A real smile.

"Don't worry Haruka-san, everything is alright" She said with a smile plastered on her face. "Yes, everything will be alright". She commented in her mind. "I'll contact father after we eat lunch".


Outside of the establishment, a loud roar from red/black Ducati Streetfighter can be heard. Slowly reducing it speed, the driver put the bike on its proper parking before turning off the engine.

Natsuki removed her navy blue helmet with smoked tinted visor from her head and let her hair fall perfectly on her back and shoulders. She surveyed the parking lot searching or rather avoiding certain person. Then she saw him. Takeda Masashi. He is standing at the entrance of the restaurant staring and waving at her with a huge smile on his face. "*Sigh* Seriously! When are you going to give up?!I should have asked Mai to fire his sorry ass".

She removed the keys to ignition and descends from her Ducati.

She paced from the parking lot to the entrance. Ignoring the people who are glancing at her.

"K-k-konnichiwa K-kuga-san! A-are you going to eat here? Takeda asked. His standing straight, both hands at the side and his face is so flushed.

"What do you think I'm going to do here? Sleep? " Natsuki said sarcastically. She really can't take this guy. Hell, this guy is really a moron. He can't understand simple word of rejection from Natsuki.

"A-ah, right. Sorry, I'll escort you to your table" Takeda offered

"No, I can walk by myself." Natsuki stated. She turned around and walks fast, away from Takeda.

"K-Kuga-san, wait! I'll escort you!" Takeda insisted. He jogged to catch up with Natsuki.

"I said NO!" Natsuki turned around and glared at Takeda to stop him from following her further.

Sweat build up from Takeda. A simple glare from Natuki feels like he was shot hundreds of times by invisible bullets. The only thing he can do is stand there and watch as Natsuki turn her back from him and . .

*thud!

Natsuki fell flatly on her back. She had just crashed into someone.

Feeling a little bit sore on her back, she winced a little bit as she touches a small bump at the back of her head "Ittai". She said in a low voice.

"Hey Dumbass! Look where. . your .. .going" Natsuki stated as she looked at the face of the person in front her. Long chestnut hair. Porcelain skin. Preety face. Alluring pair of red eyes. "You got to be f*cking kidding me?! .. Shi.. Shizuru? Is that you?". Natsuki said as a small smile crept to her face.

Natsuki slowly pull herself up never leaving the stare that both she and Shizuru are holding. Obviously, Shizuru is also shocked to see her in this restaurant. She removed some dusk from her cloths and moved a little closer to the Kyoto girl.

Shizuru also walked a little closer to Natsuki and when the where about two feet away from each other, a loud slap was heard followed by a thud.

Natsuki is having a hard time processing what just happened. All she knew is that she got up when she collided with Shizuru. She stood up and walked to Shizuru. Then this, she is again sitting on the floor only this time a painful sting from her left check was added to the equation. Then it clicked her.

Shizuru just slapped her in the face. A slap that was so hard she fall again, butt first on the floor.

The only question running in her mind is a WHY? Why did Shizuru slapped her? Why did she runaway after she slapped Natsuki? Why does she look so pained after she slapped Natsuki?

"Why. . ? "


There you have it folks! End of Chapter 4!

Sorry for a late update (I think. . almost 2 weeks? ) I have soooooo many things I need to do (like reading manga, debugging application, coding, doing housework's, reading manga, watching anime online, doing my job, reading manga… whew!)

Next update would probably happen 2-3 weeks from now (it still depend if I finished my work early..)

Gomen minna-san! if there are grammar mistakes! (Nobody is perfect ..right ?)

R & R would be very much appreciated.

Ciao!