Her Story

Chapter One

The meeting

Disclaimer: I only own one character in this fanfic! The other characters of HYD belongs rightfully to their owner Yoko Kamio.

A.N: Hi there! My second fanfic in HYD! I started writing this fic cuz I just feel like doing it. But it's not going to be about Tsukasa and Tsukushi or Rui and Tsukushi... You'll see!

Summary: Tsukushi and Tsukasa is finally married, after all the trouble Tsukasa's mother cause, she finally gives in to their love for each other. The story is gonna be about Rui and a girl, but not Tsukushi. Is Rui going to love another after the heartbreak of Shizuka's depart and Tsukushi's marriage?

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"Do I really need to go? I'm tired of all this!"

"Yes! Come on... Showing off my favorite cousin is not a crime right?"

I glared at Akira. Sometimes I really wonder if his skull contains anything. "You know, I got out of the family because I got tired of all the things that I had been expected to do. And now I finally got out of the family yet you want me to be included in this kind of activities?" I frowned.

Akira didn't even blink. He just continued to command the servants dressing me up. I let out a sigh and gave up. I promise myself never to promise Akira for anything. If it's not for his financial assistance, my cafe would have already closed down. I guess I had no choice.

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"Hey! Akira's late! Again!" Staring into space, I heard Tsukasa's voice through a mist. "Rui! Stop sleeping! You slept this whole morning and afternoon!" I shrugged.

It was almost three years since Tsukasa and Tsukushi's marriage. I still remember my heartbreak when Tsukushi announced the news. It was no surprise Tsukushi took Tsukasa over me. Despite my disappointment, I convinced myself that Tsukushi will get happiness from him.

After all, he was the one she loved. Looking at Tsukushi now. I knew she did not make a wrong decision. She was glowing.

Soujiro's voice broke me from my thoughts. "Akira! Who's that babe beside you?" I looked up. Sure enough, that girl beside Akira was beautiful. Long brown hair, emerald green eyes and a beautiful complexion "Not another..." I heard Tsukasa groaned.

"Hey! Don't get it wrong! She's my cousin!" Akira quickly jumped to his cousin's defense. He knew that this girl beside him is under alot of stress. The only thing he can do is make her comfortable and relax.

I was staring at the girl. This girl is glowing with confidence. Just like Tsukushi when she worked. But there is something special about her, which I couldn't locate. Her sea green eyes seem to suck me into them. I never felt like this after Tsukushi.

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Akira beamed as he introduced me to his friends, as if showing off a precious treasure. That almost made me laughed out loud. But I remained quiet. No one can stand Akira's nagging. "This is Mitsuo Ayako." Akira continued to introduce his friends. Nishikado Soujirou, my first impression was, and .

Domyouji Tsukasa, one of the most powerful man in Japan. I recognized him right from the start. 23 years old this year, he was considered the youngest businessman in the world. From his eyes, I know that he still have abit of temper, but it melted at the sight of his wife.

Domyouji Tsukushi, a woman I admire alot. From her eyes, I knew she was full of confidence. I can almost see myself in them. At 21, she looked much younger then her age.

The person that caught my attention the most, Hanazawa Rui. His marble- glass eyes stared at me. We made a connection I didn't expect will happen. He smiled and I did the same.

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I paid attention to Ayako as she gracefully danced with Akira on the dance floor. Her long hair flew after her as she turned. I couldn't take my eyes off her. As the music come to an end, she took a seat opposite me. My eyes met hers. For a moment, she seemed to look deep in my eyes, then she gave a light smile.

I told myself to get up and get the courage to ask her to dance. I really wanted to ask her where she got her glow and confidence from. But Soujirou caught her first. Tsukushi took a seat beside me. I turned and gave a slight smile and then turned my gaze back to the dance floor.

"Rui, I can actually see myself in her."

"You do?"

"Yes. And I can see from the way you looked at her, you like her." Tsukushi stated.

I turned to meet my eyes with Tsukushi. "Maybe I do." I admitted. "It may be for the reason that she looked like you." "No." My eyes widen as Tsukushi gave the reply. "I can sense something in her that you can't find in me." I actually agreed to what Tsukushi observed.

"Her gracefulness, her beauty and her determination. That is what I don't have. The only thing i can say now," She gazed into my eyes with her soft brown orbs and continued. "Is, go for her. Rui."

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I slumped down on the sofa near the dance floor. I should had rejected Akira. It had been a tiring day for me, after all the work in the cafe today. But I know I have to stay up. I want to show my parents that I can do without them, without their money and name.

"Mind to have a dance with me?"

A soft voice called from above. I looked up, restlessly, then to realize that it was Hanazawa Rui. He was leaning towards me slightly while holding out his hand. "My pleasure." I replied, as I took his hand.

The atmosphere was soft and warm around him. As the music continued, we danced quietly. He spoke up suddenly. "Where do you study, Mitsuo-san?" "I'm not studying right now. I worked in a cafe I opened." He seemed shock from my reply, but he kept his feelings well.

"Why?"

"I don't want to depend on my parents for anything. I guess fame and fortune is not my part. To be exact, I just don't want to act as my parents want. The perfect girl. I just have enough of all that."

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I can't help but admire the girl in front of me. She was so independent, not depending on anyone. As the song ended, I had to let her go. I decided I was hungry and headed for the buffet table. I didn't realize that Ayako had left.

When I turned back, hoping to catch her and give her a lift home, she was gone.

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A.N: So..... How was it? Do u all prefer Memories or this fic? Like Mitsuo Ayako? By the way, Memories will update a little later since I wanna continue with this fic. Sorry! Please review! I need all the comments! Good or bad!?