A/N: I'd like to thank everyone for everything, reviews, and the emails. Here is the next chapter.
Title: Who Am I?
Chapter: 2- A place where I can call home
At the Shimamura Mansion
A cold October wind blew across the quiet mansion of the Shimamura's. Leaves tussled in the wind; children were heard shouting in the distance. Joe was inside watching the bare trees swaying rapidly, while drinking cocoa. He was staying with his father for the day. Tomorrow he would go back to his mother's house. His parents had divorced when Joe was a mere child of three, he had been switching homes since then. He despised it, but eventually he became used to it.
It was getting late and he was wondering why his mother hadn't called him. Don't get him wrong, he was relieved that she didn't call. She was constantly on his case about his safety. He was already 19 and his mother didn't seem to notice. Joe sighed and swung his backpack over his shoulder. He slouched against the wall letting out another sign. His eyes closed for a moment, taking in the last moment of quiet before he boarded the plane. He understood that his parents wanted to live separately, but this was ridiculous. While his mother live in Paris, France, his father lived in Tokyo, Japan. The trips back and forth were exhausting.
Joe slowly made his way outside, he let the chauffer put his bags in the trunk. He slide into the leather seating and began to drift away into a daydream. He began to remember about the strange girl whom he had met the day before. She seemed detached from herself, lost within herself.
The driver announced in a monotone voice; "We have arrived Sir, shall I ask for your flight?" Joe nodded and reluctantly made his way to the plane in which he was supposed to wait.
As soon as Joe's head rested on the plane seat he fell asleep.
Joe awoke to the sound of bell ringing. "Church bells..." He murmured barely awake. He mourned for not arriving in time for mass; the church gave him a sense of peace.
"Sir is there anything that you would like?" One of Joe's maids asked him. "Well now that I think of it, I would like something to eat."
"Right away, young master." Joe heard his stomach grumble and grinned. He had forgotten to eat on the plane. The plane ride would soon be over and he would be in his old room again.
His mother would fuss over everything as soon as he arrived, Joe just knew it. He resented not being able to spend another day with his father.
His father was a busy business man; he hardly ever had time for Joe. He had taken a few days off work to spend time with him during his visit.
His visit was supposed to last two weeks or so but his mother wanted him to come right after a day. Joe was anxious to know why, but the thought slipped his mind.
He didn't bother to pursue the idea any further, and awaited his meal.
Once it arrived, he ate contently and his plate was soon picked up. His thoughts trailed back the strange girl that he had met. Joe sighed and decided to not think about the girl anymore. It wasn't as if he would see her ever again, right?
At the Tyler Mansion
Francoise had never been attended as heavily every before. Mrs. Tyler had taken the liberty to invite her to stay in her household for a period of time. All day Francoise had been dressed up over and over again. The maids and butlers were treating her as if she were made of porcelain.
She was too shocked and surprised to protest and so when she heard Mrs. Tyler's voice ring out from downstairs, she wondered what could be happening.
She stood by the stairs and watched without being noticed. "Ah dear, I'm so sorry I didn't call. Was the trip all right? Are you okay? Do you need anything?"
Francoise watched curiously as a young man who was covered in butlers and maids said in a muffled voice; "No nothing, could you please leave."
Francoise walked closer, curiosity getting the best of her. When the coast was clear she could see a mahogany mane with tired amber eyes peering at her.
Both didn't move it was as if they were frozen. "Ah yes, Joe I'd like you to meet Francoise."
A/N: *dodges all objects that are being thrown at her. I couldn't help myself; I had to put a cliffhanger. I hoped that you all liked the chapter, however it was short. And last but not least I would like to say, somebody save me from theses angry fans!!