Sara came to pick me up and we headed out towards the hotel. I recollected my thoughts in the car. All and all it went well. Kyoya seemed pleased with the amount of clients that were interested in my service and I was able to make the arrangements to Tamaki would be visiting me later this evening. My mind went back to the classes and I couldn't help but furrowed my brow... If I could change anything about my school arrangements it's the seats. For a second I tried to think of a way to change seats tomorrow but I ended up accepting the fact that I would have to sit infront of those wretched twins. Sara gave me glance and guessed what I was thinking about. "You know if you're THAT annoyed about sitting in front of them then how are you going to fair living with them? Not to mention marrying one of them." I didn't say a thing to her comment but gave her a glare. I should really stop telling her everything.
"Hey don't look at me like that, all I'm saying is if you can't stand being next to them how are you going to stand being married to one of them.. Y'know the kissing and not the mention se-." I tried to cut her short before she would go into more detail "I'll manage just fine."Sara noticed my bluntness and tried to calm me down "Toguhi, please, don't be like that. All I'm saying is that neither your father or mother would want you to marry if it meant you were going to be unha-" I couldn't bear to let her finish her sentence "Sara, look, I love you and I highly value your input in all matters except for THIS one. So drop it". She gave me a look that was a mixture and sadness and frustration but didn't push the issue futher.
The rest of the car ride was fairly silent with the exception of our business affairs. We arrived at the hotel and I decided to take a bath and asked Sara to set everything up for Tamaki arrival. I prepared the bath and hopped in, hoping to hot soak would help calm my nerves. I had to be strong later this evening because, with what I was going to give to Tamaki he would most likely start to cry. We couldn't both be slobbering messes when that happens. My mind reverted back to what Sara said earlier in the car. She was right, my parents would most likely be against me marrying someone who would make me unhappy. The truth is they probably made this arrangement for me in the first place; I couldn't stop talking about that little auburn haired rascal after I came back from the retreat. They couldn't have known how everything would turn out and I doubt that I'll manage to change anything in one year. But in the end, that contract was the only thing that remained of their thoughts. If just for that reason alone I am ready to give it my all and try to make their last wish a reality. I just have to be careful, that I won't lose my heart like I did the last time.. in case it doesn't work out I will have to leave with my head held high without losing their family as a client. I decided that I should apologise later to Sara as well. I was awfully rude to her just because I couldn't stand someone bluntly telling me a probable truth. It seems I'm not as mature as I make myself out to be. I climbed out of the bath, dried myself off and got into some comfy clothing. Not too long after Tamaki arrived.
We greeted each other with a hug and went to the living room area of the hotel room. We were talking about a whole array of things until Tamaki finally asked me the question he has been wanting to ask me since he entered the hotel room "Say Toguhi, this is really fun and I love us catching up but this is not really why you called me over, right?" I took a deep breath and headed towards one of the armoires in the living room. I opened one of the drawers and took out a letter "No you're right, that's not what I called you over for" I walked back towards him and place the letter in front of him the living room table "This is what I called you over for, it's addressed to you. You should read it". He stared at the letter, recognising the handwriting on the envelope far too well. He looked up at me and back at the letter, asif he was scared to open it up and know what was written inside it. "Look Tamaki, if you want some alone time to read it Sara and I can-" "No, no. it's fine, stay." He took the letter and opened it. He was careful to not tear the envelope too much. After he read the letter the room went quiet, I didn't want to force him to talk about what she wrote and I also wanted to give him some time to digest it all. Some time passed when he finally stood up and walked towards me. He was clearly forcing a smile when thanked me for giving him the letter. I slowly brought my hand to touch his cheek "I know Anne-Sophie would always want you to see you with a smile but it's okay to cry if you miss her" He eyes widened, he obviously thought he was doing a good job of holding it in. As his eyes slowly filled with tears I couldn't stand it anymore and brought his face to my chest, hugging him as a mother would hug a child. "It's okay, you're not alone anymore. Neither is she." He finally gave in, fell to his knees and hugged me tightly around my waist sobbing and wailing like a little child would. I slowly positioned myself so I was sitting on the ground never letting go of him. He probably cried all the tears he had been wanting to let out since the start of this whole mess.
When he finally calmed down he seemed allot more at ease and took his leave a little bit later. Sara walked him out while I went to wash my face. The shock of the cold water on my skin and face did wonders to change the thoughts and emotions haunting my mind after this meeting. It was emotionally draining.
I decided to finish alittle more work for the firm when Sara entered the room "Toguhi, I know I wasn't supposed to talk about this matter anymore but anyway; All the arangements have been dealt with. The biggest part of the belongings were delivered at the Hitachiin estate and everything is prepared for your arrival tomorrow." I nodded while I was reading some files and stopped her before she left the room "Sara, I've been feeling bad for how I acted earlier… You don't deserve that, not with all you've done for not just me but our family. " She gave me a smile " I know you feel bad about it, you're such a cute softy inside afterall" finishing it off with a wink. I swear to god that women "tsch… Don't gloat it doesn't suit you" I said while hiding a slight blush. "Really?! I think it suits me just fine, besides all I said is how cute you really are when you look past the femme fatale exterior you like to boast."My eyebrow twitched slightly, always the same joke with her. She's real quick to make fun of me . "On second thought, I'm not sorry. Forget, I even said anything." She gave a faked hurt expression followed by a giggle " it's fine, I know you don't mean that." I gave a dismissive look that just intensified her giggle "Well I'm going to bed, good night Toguhi." I said the same to her, and finished the few documents I was working on. Afterwards I followed her lead and went to bed. Tomorrow was going to be an important day, I would have to get my act together… For I would start living with the Hitachiin Family on their estate.