Hi! I know it has been almost 2 years since the last time I have updated this story, I'm really sorry . I would like to finish this story before my summer break end so I'll probably update more frequently.. And I know that I have lots of grammar mistakes from the past chapters, I promise to try editing them! Enjoy! Thank you!

Chapter 10: Hyuuga Kaoru

I only understood how stupid my action was when I went home and saw my son taking his afternoon nap in our bed. If I have died, Youichi would be left with a clumsy grandmother, and a father who doesn't have a clue who he is. If I have died, I'll never get a chance to see if Natsume would ever remember me. At least today I found out that he still cares. He saved me and he looked so worried. He even told me he'll figure out who I am. I missed him so much, the way he touches me, the way he kisses me, the way he talks to me, everything if I could only turn back time.

I lay down beside Youichi and carefully hugged him. I didn't notice that I have fallen asleep too. I was awaken by Youichi's voice.

"Mommy, you're heavy" he said

I opened my eyes and saw him struggling. He was really cute.

"Oh I'm sorry baby" I said with a laugh, and released him from my tight hug.

It's almost night time, the sun is setting. I went out of the room with Youichi and started looking for mom. I found her at the kitchen preparing dinner.

"Hey mom, what are you preparing?" I greeted her.

"Oh you're finally awake! I'm preparing tempura." She answered not looking at us.

"Yes grandma! We're awake! I'm hungry!" Youichi said which made my mom laugh

"Just wait, I'm almost done. So, Mikan, how was the party?" Mom asked.

I don't know if I should tell mom, what really happened, for sure she would get mad.

"Mikan, just say it. Don't even try hiding something from me. I know you too well." She said bringing me out of my daze

Am I really that obvious? Arrrg

"Youichi, would you please go to our room and get mommy's phone?" I asked Youichi. I can't tell mom while his here.

"Okay mommy" he responded with a smile.

When he was gone I started to talk.

"He was there".

"Oh. Are you okay? Did he talk to you?" She asked then turned off the fire of the stove then held my hand.

"I did something really stupid." i said and waited for her reaction.

"Okay. Go on"

"Please don't get mad at me, I was just desperate, I just want to know if somehow his heart remembers me and that we still have hope" I said as fast as I could. I know that she would be upset of my actions.

" What did you do Mikan?" She asked in a worried tone

" Well he was there, he talked to me, he warned me about the guy who was talking to me, I don't know what has gotten to me, I just.. I don't know. I jumped into the deepest part of the pool." I told her my eyes on the floor.

"You could have died!" She shouted

Now she's mad. She knows I can't swim. Crap

"But he saved me mom, I'm here, I'm alive. And he knew I couldn't swim at least that part he remembers" i explained still not looking into her eyes.

I thought that she would still be mad but instead of being mad at me, she hugged me.

"Please never do that again. We need you, me and Youichi, we need you. I love you okay. And Natsume would remember you someday. I'm sure of it. So don't put yourself in danger again." She said

My mom may be the clumsiest person in the planet but she tries her best to be a great mother, and she is.

It's Monday today and I have to attend classes. I was running late for my Biology class. And because luck was never at my side my book was in my locker which was in the other building. So I ran as fast as I can. I was in a hurry that I failed to notice that someone was in the area.

"Long time no see, Sakura." A voice said in a manner that gave me goosebumps.

Wait a minute, I know this voice. It can't be. I turned around and saw the person that ruined my life, Hyuuga Kaoru, Natsume's mother

I was frozen at that spot. I didn't know what I should do.

"You're still the same plain looking, weak girl, that I have met 2 years ago" She said looking at me from head to toe.

That's how she has always seen me, I was never enough to be with her son.

"You know I heard about your son" she continued crossing her arms

"That is none of your business!" I shouted. She could hurt me but never my son.

"Ha! It is my business, for he is a Hyuuga." She reminded

I don't know how to handle this. This woman would do anything to ruin my life. So I did the only thing I could right at that moment, I ran away.

I ran as fast as I could, I know I'm already late for Bio but I still went to the room where it is being held. No one was in there, and a note was left at the board stating that the professor is sick and cannot make it to class today, so I made my way to the cherry blossom tree where Natsume talked to me the last time. I lay down on its roots and closed my eyes, then the tears started to fall. Good thing I still have 2 more hours before my next class begins.

After sometime, I have stopped crying, I really don't know why I cried. Maybe because I was afraid or maybe because I was reminded about the hurt that I felt after Natsume had an accident.

I looked at the sky and wondered, is someone really up there? Is he just challenging me or is this really my destiny? My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps. My eyes searched for the person who owns them. It was Natsume, walking towards me. I can see that he is mad. His eyes seems more crimson than normal. Then he starred at me then shouted.

"I know who you are! Give me my son and leave us alone!"

-End

I know it's short. I'll try to make the next chapters longer. Please review