Mina was sitting in the cab in her way to Kaiba Corp when suddenly something crossed her mind. If her family had actually dropped Seto and Mokuba in the orphanage, they would be anything but pleasant of seeing any relative again. She couldn't blame them, she actually felt repulsed when she knew that. What merciless soul could abandon two little boys to their fate? She now knew that Akina and the rest of her family could. Mina was doubtful, her nephews had a better life, why would they want to know 'bout someone who never was there for them before? She was ready to tell the driver to turn around and ask him to carry her to the hotel when she remembered the woman's words.

She did have something no money could ever give them: memories 'bout their father. Probably they were too young to remember and those letters she had on her backpack were the vivid proof of the love Yukio felt for them. He always told Mina 'bout them through his letters, 'bout how he felt when their mother died and how difficult it was to raise them without her. Everything was there. She felt she needed to let them know their parents did care 'bout them. So she forgot their doubts and waited for the cab arrived to her destiny.

The car pulled over a huge building. Mina was astonished by its size. She entered and searched for someone that could lead her steps. She approached to the receptionist and with a short smile asked her if she could see Seto.

-Do you have an appointment? - The young woman asked

-No, I don't. But I need to talk to him... I'm a relative of his- Mina replied almost in a whisper. That wasn't the smartest thing to say. After what had happened being a relative wasn't that convenient.

-I'm sorry but you can't see Mr. Kaiba if you don't have an appointment-

-This is really important. I'm sure he would be really mad if you don't let me in- she said using her best persuasive tone.

-There's where you're wrong. He would be really mad if I LET you in- she emphasized the "let"

-Fine. I'll find my way to him- Mina walked away and sat on a couch nearby.

She took a magazine from the bunch on a little table, and read. It would take long until she made something up. Few minutes later someone sat next to her but she didn't bother to look. She finished with the magazine and was about to take the one with her nephew on the cover but the kid sitting next to her took it first. Then she heard him giggling

-Haha, Seto must be so upset- he said to himself

Mina raised her sight and saw the boy more clearly. He had raven long hair and big grey eyes. He sort of reminded her of Mokuba, but she thought maybe she was seeing what she wanted to see.

-Mr. Mokuba, Mr. Kaiba wants to see you now- someone said. That name, could it be?

The boy left the magazine over the desk and turned around to face a man in a black suit that wasn't standing that far from him.

-Roland! You told my brother, didn't you?- The raven kid exclaimed with clear discontent on his face

-I'm sorry Mr. Mokuba but I couldn't hide something like that from Mr. Kaiba- the man in the suite, who seemed to be Roland, excused himself while he grinned idiotically

-Well, then I'm going to tell Sylvia you have a crush on her!-

Roland couldn't help blushing when he realized Sylvia, the receptionist had heard that. He needed to take the kid to his brother's before he revealed some other things he didn't want her to know.

-Mr. Mokuba let's go. You don't want to make your brother wait! - He grabbed Mokuba's arm and took him almost flying to the elevator

-Auch, Roland! You're hurting me!-

In a little while they weren't longer at anyone's sight. Mina just stared at them. Could it be him? He had to be, who else would be Mr. Kaiba's brother if not him. Then, she felt curious. She wanted to know what the magazine said about Seto Kaiba. So she looked for the page and there it was a whole page picture of this handsome brunette with deep blue eyes, wearing a white suit with a light blue tie. He was sitting on a black couch. No smile on his face. In the same page it could be read: "Second best isn't that bad at all". She wondered what it referred to; she noticed it was because it turned out that Seto was the second best duelist in the world.

-Have you read this already, Selene? Mr. Kaiba is going to kill that reporter- Mina could hear Sylvia say

-Totally. Second best is not what he wants to read. He still believes he's the number one- her co-worker said with a mocking tone of voice

-Indeed, but tell me what decent magazine is going to publish something that's not true?-

-You're right, you're right- they both laughed

"That is it" she thought "My chance to talk to Seto" She immediately got on her feet and asked where was the bathroom to a man that was sitting in front of her.

When she got there, she started digging in her back hoping to find something that she could use in order to look like a reporter. She didn't find much though, except for her old sun glasses, a red silk scarf and a pair of earrings.

-This should work- she muttered to herself

After a couple of minutes she got out wearing her "costume", hoping that the receptionist actually bought it. She was using the scarf over her head, and the sunglasses certainly gave her a fancy look.

-Hi- Mina greeted Sylvia, again– I'm Saiko Tanaka. I'm from…- oh, oh. She hadn't really thought about a name for the magazine she was supposed to work for. Then she spotted one not so far the woman's desk –GQ magazine.

-GQ!- She exclaimed with her eyes wide open –For real?

-Yes- Mina was confused by her reaction. What had she just said?

-Oh this is big. May I help you with something?

-Yes, you may. I was wondering if you could get me an interview with Mr. Kaiba-

-Absolutely. Wait there, please. He'll see you in a minute-

Mina was really astonished. What the heck was GQ that it got her the interview in less than a second? And the best thing was that the receptionist didn't even ask for her identification. Well, that was her mistake.

Ten minutes later she was in her way to meet Mr. Kaiba, who wasn't really pleased to receive her. At least that was the idea she got by his yelling through the phone to Sylvia. Soon she was in front of two luxurious wood doors with golden handles, waiting to be opened by her. She was nervous, really nervous. Not only because she could be discovered in any moment and get kicked out of the building, but because she wasn't ready for that moment. What would she tell him? That was her only chance and she couldn't waste it. So she turned the door knob with doubt and let herself in. Seto wasn't alone. He was with the raven boy from downstairs. He was indeed Mokuba, his cousin's son, they both were. She felt so excited that for a moment she thought her heart would jump out of her chest.

Kaiba noticed her presence and interrupted the conversation he was having with his little brother.

-Don't you know how to knock? You just interrupted something- Kaiba said with annoyance to Mina

-Don't listen to him! You just saved me from his lecture! - The raven kid added while sniggering

- Seto- she simply mumbled. He in fact was the reflection of Yukio. They were so alike that for a second she felt like crying, but she contained herself. Since that instant everything she said was crucial. What she would tell him now? She hadn't prepared anything.

-Hello? Are you deaf?- the CEO claimed with cleared harsh in his voice. He wasn't in the mood for stupid reporters –Do you have any ID that assures me you are from GQ?

Mina didn't feel like fooling him. She thought that the truth was the only thing she could tell him.

- I'm sorry, I'm not from GQ. I lied to the woman downstairs. I really needed to talk to you, Seto- that's the only thing Mina found to say. Now the brunette was looking at her with his cold blue eyes.

-I'm going to fire that moron! You must be one of those psycho obsessed with me-

-No, it's not that-

-Why did you do that then? What do you want? - Kaiba questioned her with his characteristic overconfident attitude. She could tell he was waiting for an explanation. Explanation she wasn't sure she had.

- Well… I…-

Mina had no clue

-What is it! You must have a reason for making me lose my time-

Kaiba was getting impatient, as always

-I… I- still no clue

-I'm going to call security- the brunette threatened after no getting any response from the woman

-No wait! I wanted to show you this- Giving him the old photograph. She had panicked and couldn't find other excuse than that, though she wasn't certain it was a good idea.

Kaiba's eyes opened like plates when he spotted himself and his brother on the picture. Then he looked at the date in the corner. He couldn't believe it. It was the Christmas before his father's death.

-Where did you get this? Who are you!- Kaiba yelled at Mina

- I'm a cousin of your father-

- What do you want with this! Money! Wasn't enough everything you took! I have no relatives! None! Now get out of here!- The blue-eyed ordered completely angered after what he had heard from Mina. Who was she that dared to go to him like nothing had happened? Had she thought that he would receive her with arms wide open? If she had, she was terribly mistaken.

-If you let me explain, you'll understand- Mina begged. She wasn't giving up that easy

-There's nothing I need to understand! Just GET OUT!- The young CEO had shouted so loud that it wouldn't be a surprise that the whole building had heard him

Mina didn't say a word. His reaction didn't surprise her at all. She identified herself with his anger; she felt the same when they told her they were sent to the orphanage. Nevertheless he wasn't going to listen to her in the moment. He needed to cool down

- I'm staying at this hotel…. And there's something I thought you guys would like to have- Mina left some old envelopes over the desk with the hotel's card. She walked away and before exiting the room she turned around to give them a look–You look exactly like your father Seto- and she left

Kaiba was mixed in confusion. He couldn't think clearly. What had just happened? She couldn't believe that woman. How dared she? After what they had done to them, how could she be so cynic and appeared like a lovely relative? Mokuba didn't understand what had happened? Why did his brother yell to that woman? What had she given to him? He looked at his brother but the only thing he saw was anger in his deep blue eyes…