~2 months later~
"Take care and don't you dare skip lunch got it? There's a time for work and a time to eat," Hikari kept babbling while her husband was about to leave for work.
"Got it."
"You know how much worried I would get."
"I know."
"Haru-chan feels the same too."
"Yes, yes, I know."
"Don't push yourself too much."
"I won't"
"Promise?"
"Yes."
"Really?"
A vein popped from Kei's head and his blood started to boil. It's not that he hates Hikari for irritating him. He just doesn't like it when she worries too much.
"..."
"Kei?"
"…Yes" He turned to the door and tried to leave as soon as possible but Hikari raced him to the door and blocked the exit with a grin on her face.
Kei raised an eyebrow and placed his left hand on her shoulder.
"What now?"
He received no answer. Hikari also raised an eyebrow and Kei got the message.
"Oh, right, I forgot." He couldn't believe this was the first time he forgot to do this every day.
He smiled and lowered a bit to match Hikari's height and gave her a sweet morning kiss.
"Thanks for reminding me." Kei whispered.
"Why wouldn't I?" she replies.
"Okay then, bye." Kei held her under his loving arms.
Hikari checked her wristwatch and disengaged herself from Kei's hug.
"Go on, you're gonna be late. Remember the new clients are very impatient." Hikari said and bid goodbye to her husband. Kei did the same.
"Bye"
"Bye. Take care of yourself too while I'm gone."
When Kei was out of sight, Hikari gently closed the door and headed to Haruka's room. The little dark blonde headed girl lay asleep with her plush pink bunny held tight in her tiny arms. Her room suited her. Childish.
"She's still sleeping." Hikari whispered.
Mimi woke up and went towards Hikari's leg, giving her its usually morning greet.
"Puuuurrrr" The petite kitty snuggled and circled Hikari's leg and let its puffy tail to sway with the peaceful atmosphere.
"Good morning Mimi." Hikari cheerfully greeted with her voice a little soft. But her voice somehow reached Haruka's ears. Afterall, she's quite a listener.
'Mama?" she let out a silent yawn and gently rubbed her eyes. She stumbled a bit as she got off the bed, went to her mother, hugged her neck and stranded her legs around Hikari's upper body. As always, Haruka wants to be pampered. Hikari then picked her up and took her downstairs to make breakfast. The maids in the house took a day off leaving the two along with Mimi all alone.
"What do you want?" Hikari asked her daughter as her hands roamed through the pages of the cookbook.
"Haru-chan wants this. It looks yummy." Haruka pointed at a picture of scramble eggs mixed with other ingredients.
"Well that can be settled. Afterall, it's healthy and nutritious." If I have never mentioned before, Hikari was always strict about food ever since she became a health consultant. But this never means that she gave up pro wrestling. She still had those skills with her though she finally learned to take control of her own strength. She's very protective of her only daughter and never taught her anything about violence, fights, or pro wrestling knowing that Haruka might hurt herself one day. However, Haruka managed to inherit her father's intelligence and skills but not his photographic memory. Her cute, kind and childish personality came from Hikari while her somewhat mischievous and other personalities came from Kei.
Hikari settled breakfast as Haruka waited.
"Here you go."
"Thanks Mama! ITADAKIMASU!"
Just then, Hikari's phone rang and it revealed Midori's name. Hikari answered immediately.
"How's my daughter and granddaughter doing?"
"Mi-midori-sa—"
"OKA-SAN." Midori cut off with a hint of irritation in her voice.
"Umm.. oka-san, we're just doing well."
"Sheesh, how many times do I have to remind you to call me oka-san. It's already 6 years."
"Ahehe… my bad. I'll remember next time. Umm, by the way oka-san, why'd you call?"
"I'm coming for a short visit okay?"
"When?"
"Duh, now. I miss you two."
"Eh? Now? Don't tell me you're…"
"Yup, now open the door. It's locked."
Midori hang up. As soon as the call ended, Hikari rustled her long black hair and sighed.
"We're just one door apart yet she called. Well, it can't be helped."
Haruka continued to eat her breakfast and eyed her mother moving around. When Hikari reached and opened the front door, Midori's tight hug came to greet her.
"Midor—"
"OKA-SAN!"
"ah… got it."
"Good, now where's my favorite granddaughter?" Midori released Hikari from her embrace and eyed the surrounding.
"She IS your only granddaughter," Hikari thought.
Midori got a surprise hug from Haruka who is still in her pajamas.
"Obaa-chan!"
"Haruka-chan! How are you sweetie? Did you miss me while I was gone?"
Haruka nodded in response. Hikari approached the two and was reminded about breakfast.
"Oka-san, why don't you have breakfast with us? I cooked plenty." Hikari held Midori's arm and guided her to the dining room then Midori felt something strange.
"Nee, Hikari, you're a bit warmer than usual… WAIT! Are you sick? Yet Kei left you? How dare he!" The atmosphere suddenly changed.
"No, He's quite particular about my health and this is just a slight fever. Nothing to worry about. Really," Hikari stammered and tried to calm her mother-in-law down.
Midori got convinced for she knew Hikar would never lie. A fact about Hikari that made Midori love her more.
"Well, okay."
"Obaa-chi! We're having something yummy this morning," Haruka cheerfully said.
For a moment, Midori snapped.
"Slight fever?"
"Umm, yeah,"
"Are you having nausea?"
Hikari nodded.
"How about your period?"
"Hmm, now that you've mentioned it, it's quite late."
"OMG"
"What?" Hikari asked in confusion.
