Summary: Mikan Sakura is the spoiled sister of Tsubasa, the youngest businessman on Japan. He always needs to find a personal maid that will qualify to his sister's qualifications. What will happen if he run onto Misaki Harada, his childhood friend whom he haven't seen after graduation in high school, and tell her what is his problem? Can she refer him to a good maid?
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Maid for my Sister
(Tsubasa x Misaki)
by: LaDy CoUnteRpart of NaTsume
Chapter 11 (The Dance)
"the dance, the dance that ruined everything.."
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Previously:
"Pete Thompson is here in Japan, your to-be-partner in your fashion tour in New York. Go out with him and tour him in Japan while he's here. You two will have the same flight together to New York," Hitomi said. She is talking about the American Hottest Male model and he is really hot. "You two will be meeting later 7:00 p.m. sharp at Lé Grunt Restaurant in the Sunrise Hotel."
"Ah, yeah, I will, bye," she said as she ended the call. The day went on and at exactly 5:30, she took a long bath and carefully chose what she would wear for the night. She picked a red satin dress that emphasizes her curves. She asked a cab and went to Sunrise Hotel.
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Meanwhile inside the mansion, dinner time, Jii-sama is back because of some things to discuss with Tsubasa...
"Where's Misaki?" Tsubasa asked as they ate.
"Her manager called her saying that her partner in her upcoming fashion tour in New York is in town and is going back to New York with her," Mikan answered.
"Anyway, Tsubasa, let's talk about your engagement, you should have an engagement party you know, even though there are chances that the culprit will do something on it, but make it something secluded, okay?" jii-san said.
"I told you, gramps, there's no engagement happening unless the girl is someone I love," Tsubasa said.
"Love, that can be worked out during the process!" jii-san said.
"Nope, you can't marry without love, remember too, gramps that marriage in this family is a sacred tradition," Tsubasa answered. "It can't be repeated, nor divorced."
"Bah! I don't know what else are you looking for that Haina-san don't have. She has everything! Beauty, brains, talent, and power! And she likes you too," Jii-san argued.
"Yes she has it all but she doesn't have my heart!" the two started arguing over the table.
"Stop it, nii-sama, jii-sama, we're having supper here," Mikan stopped the two. The two stopped and looked at the princess.
"She's growing up so fast, isn't she?" Jii-sama said.
"Yep, she's starting to get serious now," Tsubasa agreed.
"It's just that I don't like this conversation, it leads us to nothing. Jii-sama, I think we should let Nii-sama decide who it is for him to marry. Marriage is an eternal thing to our family, if you regret something after it, it can't be undone anymore," Mikan explained. Jii-sama just grunted then continued eating while the others just smiled.
Meanwhile in Lé Grunt...
Two waiters opened the door to the restaurant. She smiled and nodded as she said thank you.
"You're Harada-san, right? Mr. Pete Thompson is there on the table on the corner waiting for you," the waiter pointed to a table in the corner. A man in a semi formal tuxedo sitting waved at them. She went towards him. The man stood up. He was tall, and dangerously handsome.
"Misaki Harada of Young Soul? You really are pretty in person, no wonder you're the top model," the man said. She accepted the handshake.
"You really are handsome, Pete Thompson, and not to mention very tall. It is a pleasure to be your partner, really," Misaki felt comfortable with the guy. She felt that the guy was not arrogant despite his looks.
"Oh, have a seat," Pete pulled the chair for her.
"Thanks, you're such a gentleman," she smiled and sat. They ordered and talked about their selves, gradually knowing each other.
"Well, I can say I had about five girlfriends already, starting when I'm 17, then as of now, I think none," Pete said.
"I don't think I'd believe that, starting 17? You probably had one when you went out of your cradle, hehe, just joking. But you're already 25, I don't think you only had five," Misaki said.
"It's the truth, well, I don't want those paparazzi out there to give me the image of a playboy," Pete smiled. "What about you Misaki, how many boyfriends have you had before? Hitomi-san said that you have none for the second. I'm sure you had many before."
She blushed. "Actually, I haven't had one in my entire life."
"Really? My, you're blushing, it's the truth. Wait, are you inlove with someone?" Pete became more interested. She blushed more. "Nah, don't answer anyway, I think Hitomi-san don't know who he is either."
"Yah, she doesn't know either," Misaki nodded. Silence. Then they continued tackling about each other's life.
"Hey, I think it's still early, or is it in this country?" he asked.
"Yep, it is a little early, it's only 7:00, I know some places that we can go to even if it's night and we're dressed like this- on the rooftop!" Misaki said.
"Aren't there people waiting for you? I heard you're living in the mansion of the prince of this country," Pete said.
"Ah, yeah, it's my new home, Tsubasa is my best friend," Misaki said. Upon remembering Tsubasa's name, pain went through her. She remembered again about the marriage.
"Oh, I see, so, let's go?" Pete stood up after he had paid their bill and offered his hand.
"Of course!" Misaki excitedly stood up. They went out of Sunrise Hotel and took a walk in the street and went to Starbright Hotel which is one of the biggest hotels in the city.
"I already had three fashion shows of clothes here from three different designers. Then also three fashion shows for bags and I think five for cosmetics that were done here. I also had contract signings that happened in here so I sometimes sleep in here that's why I already know this hotel. C'mon, let's go to the rooftop, it's great there," she happily tugged his arm. Pete just smiled at the energy of the girl and joined her. When the glass door to the hotel opened, the guards and staff bowed to them. There are some professional photographers (not paparazzis) who greeted them and asked to take their picture. They looked at each other then back to the photographers and smiled for the cameras. Then they went inside the elevator and went to the rooftop. The view was really splendid. The area was big and in the middle is a small yet elegant café. And because it was big, some couples where on the sides, if not on the corner, of the rooftop to avoid being seen if holding hands or embracing in the café. They too went to one side and looked at the splendid view of the city. Somewhere a little far, they can see the tallest building (but not as tall of course as Tokyo Tower) in the city, still glowing even though office hours is already over- Sakura Empires. She sighed at the sight of the building then continued telling Pete the significant buildings.
"And that over there, the tallest building of all, is Sakura Empires, owned of course by the Prince and Princess of Japan, Tsubasa and Mikan Sakura. It's an office but it also has a penthouse for relatives or whatever in the second floor from the rooftop. The rooftop is a helipad, by the way. And the last floor is the President and Vice President's offices. They also have function rooms there for meetings or conferences and they have a restaurant and a cafeteria where they usually have lunch," Misaki pointed to Sakura Empires then continued pointing to other buildings. "Then that is Imai Publishing Company, publisher of Young Soul, the magazine that had me in the cover in last month's issue as the Top Model, it is owned by the Imai's and they run Young Soul themselves. They also have a toy factory and other gadgets factory but it's somewhere else. And that building with the big three stars is Triple Star Studio, where Hitomi-san works. And right over there is the second to the tallest building, first is Sakura Empires, remember, the Black Steel Agency, owned by the Hyuuga's, it's current president and the country's most respected private investigator is Mr. Kaoru Hyuuga, a best friend of the two Sakura's father. There are no subdivisions here in this area since this is the center, the commercial part of the city. The Sakura Mansion is to the east, in the most biggest and exclusive subdivision in Japan, and so as the Hyuuga's and Imai's but the Sakura Mansion is in the southern part of the subdivision."
"Wow, you do know the city," Pete said.
"Sort of, I'm a model myself and models like us do tours to our country so it's not surprising anymore," she said. They chatted some more then they went back to Sunshine Hotel where Pete is checked in and got his car. (The studio let him borrow it) He drove her home.
"You wanna come in first?" she offered.
"No, it's a little late, you better have some rest, we still need to attend that party tomorrow, right?" he said.
"Ah, yeah, beauty rest," and they laughed. Then he bid goodbye and went away. She went inside the mansion and saw Tsubasa in the living room. "What're you doing up so late, Tsubasa?"
"Nothing, just analyzing some papers, I'm bored in the office, and I want you to see someone when you arrive," he said. She sat down too.
"By the way, Tsubasa, my flight's getting sooner, you haven't found a maid yet, and you need to find one before I go so I could teach her," she said.
"Yah, that's one more I'm thinking about, and I still need to attend to a party tomorrow," he said.
"I think we're going to the same party, Tsubasa," she said. She showed him the invitation. Tsubasa got it and saw to whom the invitation is for, Misaki Harada & Pete Thompson, Misaki didn't notice it, though. Tsubasa faked a smile and gave it back.
"Yeah, it's the same," he said. His forehead creased when Misaki took some of the papers and started reading it. "What're you doing?"
"Helping you," she smiled. He smiled too and in no time at all, the work was done and they both went inside of course, Tsubasa's room. Mikan was already asleep on Tsubasa's bed. Misaki changed to pajamas first then went beside Mikan. Tsubasa went inside the bathroom next then kissed Mikan's forehead first before sleeping on the futon.
Next day…
"Yes, Pete, no need to fetch me, Tsubasa's going there too anyway, okay, ja ne, bye!" Misaki pressed the end call button then went upstairs.
"And Chiki, if someone calls, tell them I'll just give them a return call tomorrow," Tsubasa was again giving reminders to Chiki. He was almost going out of the office. "Misaki, aren't dressed yet?"
"Yeah, Pete just called, I'll be changing in my room," she said then went inside their room.
Mikan, who was following them, was like a dog watching a tennis match while turning her head whenever they walk to somewhere. Natsume was beside her. "Eh? Why're you people so busy?"
"The party they're attending is one big party, you know. Now hurry up and get dressed too, you'll be my muse for that party," Natsume said to her.
"Honto? We're going to the party too?" Mikan's head turned to Natsume. Natsume lifted his invitation.
"I'm invited and I'll need a muse, you know," he said. "Now, hurry up and get dressed, be sure to look more mature, okay."
"Hai, hai!" Mikan went inside her own room to choose a dress. Natsume did the same. As usual, Mikan had to call Misaki's name several times, oh, how hard it is to be Mikan's maid whenever there's a party.
After a while, they were all ready. Terada drove the limousine for Tsubasa and Misaki. Natsume had his own called from their house. He went with Mikan and Taka of course.
The party was held in a lawn garden of a villa. There are so many guests and it's obvious that they came from rich families and some are models, actors and actresses like Misaki and Pete. Most of the people were businessmen like Tsubasa. They were all wearing beautiful evening gowns and dresses. All are in formal attires.
Tsubasa offered his hand to Misaki and Misaki took it. They went inside and Kaname approached them.
"My, what a nice couple we have!" Kaname said.
"Nope, we're not a couple today, she has an escort," Tsubasa said. Pete approached them.
"Misaki!" he called.
"Pete, oh hi!" she greeted back. "Guys, this is Pete Thompson, he'll be my leading man in my fashion tour in New York. Pete, this Prince Kaname Sono, most people call him Prince like Tsubasa. He's the owner of the largest plushies and stuff toy factory in Japan. And this one, is Prince Tsubasa Sakura, grandson to the current King of Japan, and now president of Sakura Empires, Sakura Airlines, and Tendou no Hikage beach resort."
"Nice meeting you, Princes Kaname Sono and Tsubasa Sakura, I'm Pete Thompson," he offered his hand for a handshake. Kaname gladly accepted it. Tsubasa wanted to hesitate but as PRINCE Tsubasa, he accepted it with a fake smile. Why, his fangirls would go crazy even for that fake smile.
"Anyway, is it okay to borrow Misaki for now?" Pete asked.
"Ah, yeah, just make sure to bring her back in one piece," he said. Pete smiled then took Misaki's hand. Tsubasa, who was holding Misaki's other hand, looked at it as Misaki's hand slowly went away from his. The two went inside the crowd and became the center of attraction.
"Why did you let her go away, Tsubasa?" Kaname asked when the two were left. "Look at Mikan, she's now Natsume's date and they're with their own circle of friends. Do you want to be left out by you sister?"
"Yah, it's my fault, I've been to busy, too busy that I didn't notice how time flew so fast and that she's going away so soon," he said. "Problems kept on intervening, the death threats, competitions in business, and I haven't found someone to replace Misaki as Mikan's maid!"
"But you need to tell her soon enough, Tsubasa, she's leaving by next week!" Kaname said.
"But how?" Tsubasa seemed to have lost his voice. Then they both looked at the crowd where Misaki and Pete were. "He's not bad at all, he's gentle, I can see that, she'll be happier with him, I'm sure he'll not bring any harm to her, unlike me, I don't have enough time for her, and beside me is always danger."
"What are you thinking, Tsubasa? You shouldn't think like that, how can you survive everything if you'll act like that?" Kaname said. Just then, some businessmen went to them. They quickly gained their composures then smiled like there's no problem.
"Ah, the two Princes, hey, Sakura-san, I heard the Sakura-hime is here, where's she?" one asked.
"Oh, she's with Sir Natsume Hyuuga, the son of Kaoru Hyuuga, he asked her to be his muse for tonight's party," he answered and pointed to Mikan and Natsume.
"Oh, those two seem to fit together, aren't they? I'm sure they'll be the next Tsubasa and Misaki of Japan," another one said as they watched the two.
"What do you mean next Tsubasa and Misaki of Japan?" he asked.
"You know, the two hottest of Japan. You are the hottest heartthrob and Misaki is the hottest, sexiest, and most beautiful headturner and model in Japan, right?" he said. Tsubasa nodded and remembered that he once again topped as the Heartthrob of the year.
"I'm sure your sister will grow into a very beautiful woman like Misaki, I'm sure," one said.
"And Sir Hyuuga is the hottest in his batch, right? He's in a band as I remember it," another said.
"Yah, maybe those two will be following our footsteps, and I'm glad if they'll be," Tsubasa nodded.
They went back to their own tables. Since they both don't have muses, they sat in one table. Natsume and Mikan sat with some of their friends like Hotaru, Yuu, and Koko, Misaki and Pete had their own table. As they ate, the host went up the stage.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like to tell everyone that we have our guests of honors for tonight and it's such an honor to have them here. Minna-san, please do welcome Misaki Harada, the one who topped our Headturner of the Year, and Pete Thompson, the hottest international model!" the host said. The two stood up and waved as the audience clapped then they went back to their seats. "And of course, it's such an honor to have in this party, the Princess of Japan, the Sakura Princess, Lady Mikan Sakura-Hime! She came as the muse of Sir Natsume Hyuuga, vocalist of Black Flames, and son to the most respected private detective, Kaoru Hyuuga." (Sorry for the double title of Mikan, their batch, as in their generation, is addressed with Lady and Sir)
They did the same as Misaki and Pete. "And now, the highlight of tonight's annual party, we are proud to finally announce and introduce this year's Heartthrob and Headturner of the Year, and once again, Sir Tsubasa Sakura topped as the Heartthrob of the Year and Lady Misaki Harada as the Headturner of the Year, the two, please come up on stage!" everyone clapped as the two stood up at the same time from the opposite sides and met at the stage. As the two walked near the stage, a large tarpaulin of them descended from nowhere in the backdrop of the stage. The poster had their pictures back-to-back. The right side (meaning we see it as left) is has blue and black background with Tsubasa leaning his back to the left side of the poster, posing so hot, his shirt was opened while he held it with a very attractive smile. The left side of the poster, Misaki's part, has a pink and white background. She too was leaning, on the right side of the poster. One of her knees was up with the foot on the side of the poster too. Her left hand was behind her ear, preventing her hair from going to her face, while her right hand was pointing to the camera like ordering it to come closer. And what attracted the audience most was her smile, it wasn't her usual bright smile, but it was rather seductive in a way.
They too were surprised by the poster. They went up the stage and said some thank you and went further front and posed. They were in a more side position. Misaki's back was facing Tsubasa and she leaned on him while her left hand reached the back of Tsubasa's head. Tsubasa's hands held both side of Misaki's waist while Misaki's right hand did the same pose in the poster. Cameras kept on flashing. Then they saw Hotaru coming up the stage. Hotaru held the microphone.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to tell you that Harada-san here is also this year's top model, not only in Young Soul but in whole of Japan. And, she will be Young Soul's representative for next year's Miss Japan after her international fashion tour," Hotaru announced. Misaki can't believe it, Young Soul wanted her to be their candidate for Miss Japan! Misaki and Tsubasa thanked the audience and headed down the stage. Hotaru approached Tsubasa and whispered, "So make sure you won't marry her until next, next year."
Tsubasa just chuckled. "Don't worry, we haven't planned yet."
"Or will you be the one waiting for her in the altar?" Hotaru said before letting him go. (Here in my country, the groom waits for the bride as she walks down the aisle, I don't know in Japan)
He shook his shoulders and went back to his table. Kaname tapped his shoulder and pointed to somewhere in the party. He looked and saw Haina going their way. He stood up prepared for the 'incoming attack'.
"TSUBASA-KUN!" Haina ran to him when she saw him. As usual, Tsubasa was able to stop her by holding her by the shoulders. "Why didn't you tell me you were also going to this party when we were at home?"
"I thought your father was going too," he said. He looked at the audience and saw people dancing. He looked at Haina and offered her to dance. Haina gladly accepted and they went in the middle of the crowd. Pete and Misaki danced too. And of course, an irritated Natsume asked Mikan to dance even though he's not in the mood. Hotaru stayed in her seat eating as usual. Kaname danced the host which was his cousin.
In Pete and Misaki…
"Why do I feel that you're letting him go?" Pete asked softly.
"He's better off with Haina-san. He's a prince, I'm nothing. I'm just a rising model that's currently his sister's maid while Haina-san's an heiress of a rich family," she said.
"Who cares if he's a prince and you're just a model? He loves you and you feel the same way, anyone can see that, even I," he said.
"Nah, he loves me as his best friend only," she said.
"Leave your insecurities behind, Misaki, even though you're not a princess like them, everything a man would ask for is in you- beauty, brains, and a kind heart," he said and they became silent the whole dance.
Along the dance, switching partners is to be expected. Misaki was asked by many boys, and so as Tsubasa who was willing to dance girls that wanted to be danced by him, until, they unexpectedly ended up on each other.
"Why does it seem like a long-time-no-see, Misaki?" he asked.
"Huh? Doushite, Tsubasa?" she asked but looked away from him. She knew what he was talking about. She seemed to be drifting away from him since the party.
"Nothing, why're you staying away from me, anyway?" he asked.
"I did not," she said.
"You're flight is too soon," he said.
"Yah," she agreed. She looked at the sky too where he was looking. There came a shooting star.
I wish for this night never to end. The wish made them look at each other. Even though they said it only to themselves, it seemed like the other heard what the other said.
"And that concludes the party for tonight, I hope you guys had a great time especially those who were able to have the last dance," the host announced. Everyone who was in the dance floor then realized they just had a last dance.
Uh-oh. Misaki thought. Then her phone rang. "Yes? Oh, wait for me, I'll be there in a minute! Yes, bye! Sorry, Tsubasa, I gotta go, Pete, matte o!"
Pete was able to get the car on time when Misaki reached the gate. "Hop in, Misaki-san!"
Misaki went in.
Tsubasa was left in the crowd looking at the retreating car. "It was a last dance… Yes it was."
"It was a last dance! Yes!" because of joy, he punched his hand through the air.
"Well, it's not coincidence, it was meant to be," Kaname tapped his shoulder. He nodded and they watched the fireworks that the party gave as an ending to the party. Then he went home with Haina. Of course, Mikan came home with Natsume since they used Nat's car.
Misaki came home an hour after they came home.
"Hitomi-san was brought to the hospital, she had a car accident but it was a minor bump only," she said.
"That's good, go up now and change, I'll follow, I'll just clean this up," he said. She nodded and went inside Tsubasa's room.
Guys, the next chappie, is a killer chappie, mwahahaha! Here's a short preview of some sort:
"Please, Misaki, I'm having a problem here, stop being stubborn!"
"But, Tsubasa, you'll need to find one as soon as now! My flight's going to be the other day!"
"But this client is very important and we're having problems because the enemy is getting an edge over us!"
Haha, so, how does it sound? Creepy? Well, I think, that's the third to the last chapter, so stay tuned for now. Hope you guys liked this chapter.