I walk in seeing my daughter covered in towels on the floor! She stinks! And there is a person beside her seeing its Haruka my temper rages. "Michiru there you are!" I turn to glare. "YOU WERE TOLD TO STAY AWAY FROM HER!" I prepare my hand to give her a smack. I hope its hard enough that she never goes near us again.
But this time before I can hit Haruka Thorn and two others step in front of her then the rest follow blocking.
"You touch her lady you wont walk out of here in one piece!"
"Mother please stop" but I was cut off ...
"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE I CAN HAVE YOU ARRESTED!"
"I don't give a fuck if your the queen you don't hit Haruka EVER"
"Haruka"... Michiru heart ached and yet she could not find the courage to say anything.
"Quiet Michiru your mother has this covered YOUR HARUKA IS A SICK PERSON OF SOCIETY AND I WILL SEE A RESTRAINING ORDER IS MADE!"
You want to start something? Fine but if anyone is sick its you old hag! And by the way its your daughter who came here and who ran in to Haruka!
Your kind cant be trusted your lucky Michiru isn't hurt or I would take a swing to slap this idiot!
Grasping her wrist tight easily like a pencil if I wanted I could break it don't even try it Thorn warns. Rio also steps forward with Ava at this point if I were you I would leave and be lucky that I didn't snap you like a twig Thorn threatens while rubbing Haruka back.
I am watching this and I cant believe this is happening all them around me like a full wall and Hailey in my arms even being friends with Michiru wont be possible I feel pain in my heart.
"Oh really?" She whistles and two body guards from somewhere step forward. "I will show you where you belong."
I see them getting ready in front of me holy shit this is out of control.
"STOP I WAS HERE WE JUST ENDED UP IN SAME PLACE MOM PLEASE LETS JUST LEAVE DON'T START THIS PLEASE"
That's new for Michiru to yell at her mom like that I can already see the workers of the spa all looking worried trying to keep this place normal but if they had too we all know they would call police my heart is pounding Hailey is holding tight to me with Mei not far from being beside me too with Jade.
"We wont move till you leave us alone we are customers like anyone else" Thorn holds her ground and glares right at Michiru's Mother.
"Fine lets go Michiru don't worry where we move to you wont see that scum again"
At this point it was if we were the show of a fight that should never happen and I will be damned if I let her touch Haruka. Rio Ava and I watch them leave some making rude comments to us and others supportive none of us need this turning around seeing Haruka looks upset but ok. "Its all over lets move on and enjoy the rest of the spa we payed for we will not let shit like this ruin a good day right Haruka?"
"Right" Thorn gives me a kiss we pick our nail colours and went back to where we were seated they even apologized and gave pedicures free saying they wont be serving that customer again that they too don't tolerate such a behaviour.
Once done we all had shopping to finish and we knew that tomorrow would be worse then a zoo so we decide to partner up with a person we already finished shopping for that way the other don't see their gift so I ended up with Rio we all agreed to meet later by Santa clause when done and have our picture taken for fun.
"Come on Hailey I am not so bad to hang out with".
"Its not that I have no idea what to get Thorn or Mei how did you finish all your shopping so fast Rio?"
"Luck I guess its no big deal how about we look at that make up section in that Forever Teen Shop you know Thorn loves to look her best."
"Sounds fine with me wow there's so much to pick I wear like very little make up so half this stuff I have never bothered with."
Suddenly a saleswoman appears with a big grin on her face holding a bunch of products. "Interested in a new you? Great! You both will love it I will show you all we have"
"Uh hold on.. next thing I know Hailey and I are nudged in the direction of what looks to be a mini salon then sat on chairs made of cheap hard shiny plastic I look at the pile of items on the counter just before they place a face mask on both mine and Hailey face...
It didn't take long for Mei and I to finish shopping we even run in to Thorn and Jade we all sit down Mei passes around cups of Christmas Tea she got for everyone on the way we are not far from Santa you can see the beautifully lit display with all the kids also petting the reindeer.I was about to sip the hot drink when my Cell phone rings I pull it out of my leather jacket pocket. "Hello?"
"Hello Miss Tenoh sorry it took so long to get back to you but we have been investigating and we have found criminal evidence that confirms illegal drug activities of purchasing and selling along with theft of the products to help hide it the manager of the store was arrested they are currently working on cleaning the place up and helping the employees they are working on a new manager but that wont fully begin till the holidays are over"
"Alright then good job keep in touch with me I want to know everything that is going on understand me?"
"Yes of course you will be the first person I contact"
"Thank you" I hang up my cell.
"Everything ok Haruka?"
"Yes but I cant say much till things are done" sipping my tea I see Ava as she sits down to join us she picks up her cup and takes a big gulp of the hot tea only wincing a little.
With a sigh Ava continues to explain how her feet are killing her that it wasn't easy but she finally finished buying everyone's gift line ups are so long she nearly fell asleep in one we watch her jaw drop with a yawwwnn as she points.
My jaw drops at the look of two women approaching our table I could not help but to stare we all could smell the strong perfume too Thorn turns to me "Haruka is that Rio and Hailey?" It took me a moment but one close look and yes its them alright
They looked like grown teenagers I reached and touched Hailey hair its hard as cement and has sparkles mixed in it the perfume takes my breath away for sure I take in the makeup and I can tell its heavy this will be one Santa photo we wont forget they are barely recognizable.
We all get up and join the line for Santa Clause we even pet a few reindeer and greet the elf giving out gingerbread cookies this reminds us when dad would take time off so we could go shopping as a family then get a photo with Santa each year when I was a kid dad held me I never sat on the lap and still don't.
Once we get there Santa greets all of us and we all stand together by him this is the first picture in awhile it will make a great gift for dad Haruka thinks to herself. we all stand close and yell "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" for the camera we move on and pose for the rest of the Classic Christmas scenes then begin our walk through the thick crowd...
"Ami your grandfather will be arriving tonight early due to the blizzard that is supposed to hit I am so proud of how much you have studied I am sure you are more then ready to take the test he has made for you when your done that book I would like you to come help me with dinner in the kitchen please"
"Yes mother" so far I have been able to hide my Migraines I have listened and wrote down the hardest things to remember it has not been easy but one more book after this and I will have accomplished all the books and reach my goal taking out my pen writing a few more notes just in case you never can be to prepared I heard Minako got out of the hospital I think I will give her a call after I am done helping my mother in the kitchen...
I can still hear my mother yelling as I am standing near the steps shes trying to get us to leave on Christmas Eve and being told that weather makes it impossible due to the massive blizzard just makes her more enraged I hate her lecture on sneaking out we argued all the way home getting tired of listening locking myself in the music room so no one can come in here walking to my violin what happened today had inspired a few things for my music best thing is my mother wont know what it exactly is I take out my pen and begin to write...
I hear my cellphone picking it up "hey Ami! Yes its great and no bill! Hospital wouldn't say who payed for everything! Minako is doing much better here talk to her !" tossing my cell to Minako.
"Hey Ami cough ya I am much better then what I was I am still on medicine but I will be better in no time cough cough Usagi and her family spoil me her mom cooks great food and Usagi does a ton for me cough I hope you have a merry Christmas too good luck on your test we just know that you will do great! talk to you later. Here Usagi" tossing the phone back.
"Hey Ami we are Cheering for you! We know you Can do it!" we Hang up. "I bet Ami feels much better about everything now! Here let me fix your pillows and are you warm enough?
Really Usagi you don't need to fuss over me so much your such a great friend cough cough I will just go get a glass of Juice."
"No way don't move! Remember what the doctor said? You need to rest a lot and stay in bed I will get it!"...
"I cant believe this! Some service! Stuck because of a blizzard and no space today they are already preparing salt trucks and warnings all over to stay off the road tonight I doubt we will get half of what they predict. Weather men today cant tell anything right and that is their problem why force it on other people make them worry for nothing we wont get nothing more but a sprinkle."
"I will check on Michiru to make sure she has got some work done at least Mary I want you to see if Theo has finished that book on how to be a gentlemen and only then will he be allowed to share our dinner table" walking upstairs Michiru isn't in her room I walk to the music room and its locked I pound on the door "Michiru!"
I open the door. "Yes mother, I am busy with my music. I am not meaning to be rude but I have accomplished a lot, as you can see I have found my inspiration and I am now having no problem in fact I am ahead of schedule."
Hmm I examine her work carefully. "I would like to hear them all at dinner but from what I see it looks a work of perfection I look forward to listening to the entire list of songs you have, after all rehearsal helps find mistakes dinner is in one hour we will all see you then I walk out and close the door leaving a Do Not Disturb! Sign upon the door.
She has no idea the songs are about the very people she hates and of all the fighting how it should change along with other issues of the world as long as it stays that way the message will come out in the beauty of the music along with my mother supporting it oh yes I look forward to playing it loud and clear! I hope Haruka will hear it one day...
I hear a very Hard knock at the door I rush to open it there is an elderly man with straight silver hair tanned skin tall blue eyes wearing a long green coat clutching a suit case. My Grandfather I bow with respect quickly and let him in helping him off with his coat I hang it up and lead him to the guest room where he shuts the door in my face without a word I can hear him begin to unpack I feel so nervous I have not seen him since I was a child.
"Please watch the food in the kitchen Ami while I check to see how he is doing trips as you know for his age are quite difficult and tiring".
"Yes mother no problem" I watch as she leaves the kitchen I turn some of the pots down. Id rather be here in the kitchen My Grandfather made me feel so nervous my headache is back I rub my temples while I can have a moment to try and relax most times tests don't make me feel this way.
"He is laying down for a rest before dinner Ami he will speak to you during supper believe me he is excited to be here with his family. Since we have a little time on our hands I will teach you how to prepare this dish here look at the family recipe book first cooking is a very useful skill to have I am sure you will do excellent in no time"..
We walk in too Haruka apartment after a long day at the mall and glad to be done with it the others have already left its just Haruka Thorn and I at least I sleep beside Haruka tonight. I wish Thorn luck with that horrible couch I sort of hope she hurts her back like I did mine still hurts but the spa helped a little till the fight stressed me out I shake the angry thoughts from my mind as best I can.
I put my shopping in the closet I see Haruka already warming up the first thing I want to do is go in her arms and share that heat but first I will warm up some left over pizza. While Thorn decides to make some home made soup at the stove telling Haruka she needs to use up her old potatoes she adds carrots to and some yams as for me I just want to sit down eat pizza with my fiance and if I am Lucky we wont have to set foot in a mall for a long time.
The Microwave beeps loudly I pull out two plates of steaming slices of pizza and set them on the coffee table I sit beside Haruka and she wraps her arm around me. When I turn on the Tv they are talking about a big blizzard on the news that it could hit at anytime on Christmas eve.
We start eating the pizza on the paper plates while watching the news I kiss some pizza to her I know we haven't had a lot of time together with all the chaos in the mall but Thorn seems unable to relax shes cleaning the kitchen after straining everything then pours it in a big pot setting the lid on it too cook I didn't expect her too cook there's plenty of left over pizza but I don't cook much and Thorns soup is always delicious so I am not complaining. I sit back eating my pizza the footage of the blizzard shows a massive system.
"How about a movie Hailey instead of the news repeats?" She nods so I switch it over to Flix and pull her in to a deep kiss but my eyes catch Thorn adding the last of my vegetables in to the soup as its slowly making steam along with a mouth watering aroma in the air she has not stopped since we got home. I slowly pull away and see the beautiful winter blush on her cheeks. "you pick the movie"I stand up taking our plates to the kitchen to throw them in the garbage.
"Before you ask Haruka I am fine really you know how I like to keep busy and id rather your food not go to waste and I know my vegetable soup is one of your favourites"I kiss her with peck on the lips. "One day I will teach you even a busy racer should eat healthy" I hear my cell phone.
Haruka offers to answer it but I just cant let her I half shove the wooden spoon in her hands. "I got it here you stir for me" I rush to my phone to get it and go in the room and shut the door tight locking it.
I nearly drop the spoon in the hot simmering soup. Whats with her?
"I don't know Haruka." Just great why was Thorn watching her kiss me we never watched her dates when we first started out and we were learning to make out back then there we were with a big secret of girls in love and nothing! But now its like we are the new show! Why don't she go spend time with Jade? ...
"Hello yes its Thorn Tenoh" I whispered in to my cell explaining to the person why it shows two different last names on my file."I had permission to change my last name when I became an adult for my safety."
"Alright Thorn if I may call you that all the papers are in order everything is complete you should not have any difficulty when the time comes."
I continue to whisper while holding in my emotions. Thanks I am doing the best I can, the arrangements have been made but the weather concerns me and I have not yet discussed it soI would rather not speak again till we have too.
"I understand but your time is short the directions must be followed please know I am not trying to pressure you Alright? Now remember to take good care of yourself."..
"What the heck is going on with her? Haruka I know I am being nosy but I cant help it she watches us even when you begin to get a bit intimate with me I feel like were a public love show I lean against the warmth of the stove and watch her stir the simmering soup she was about to answer when Thorn walks in what great timing she has I try not to show my anger but it melts when I see how pale she suddenly is she looks almost like shes sick it just adds more questions.
"I smell the comforting aroma of my soup I hope I didn't keep you waiting to long considering there is no fire in the kitchen you did great Haruka I look forward to teaching you when we have more time there is many great one pot recipies."
I cant help but laugh thanks Thorn I do try to make a habit of not burning things down I took a taste though it was great the best yet. But as always I have no idea of all is in it but my fridge now has more room then ever, Hailey just stood by me silent her eyes now looking at the tv that has the list of holiday movies.
I nudge Hailey who walks to the bathroom and shuts the door quietly behind her. This I know is not good shes upset and I cant fully blame her. I take a seat on the couch a mix of emotions fight each other wanting freedom to speak but the shock of the day is preventing them.
I take a seat by Haruka she has the remote in hand surfing through different movie titles with no focus really its quiet to silent with just the clicks of different choices as she moves down the list I take her hand to stop her. Why did Hailey rush off?
"Shes got a bit of an upset stomach and had to use the bathroom its probably from the long day I don't think she handled it well. I have to admit that its still on my mind too a bit Thorn I didn't expect any of you to defend me like that what if you got hurt?"
"You know I don't let anyone hurt you I made that promise years ago to you and the family. I don't plan on breaking it ever but if you don't like me stepping in I wont interfere where you don't want me too I do respect your space. Just as much as you respect who I am and things I cant seem to change about myself."
"Thorn listen its not that at all I am thankful it was you I am concerned for all of you who stood in front of me I wrap my arms around Thorn and hug her giving her a peck on the lips. "I am far from upset thanks for cooking this great meal it means a lot I want to do more for you too though. Why are you suddenly looking sick as if the flu has hit you?"
"Please don't do anything for me I am just tired from the mall we also were up very early don't forget and I to did not enjoy that fight what so ever I really was close to breaking that rich bitch wrist but I made sure to take control of my anger is all. A good rest and I will be refreshed. I walk back to the stove to check the soup and begin to add the onion and garlic.
I notice in the light by the stove that there is a slight reflection on her cheeks two droplets fall. "Thorn are you crying?"
No its the onion I am adding in looks to be a strong one I better not add much more don't want to ruin the soup I should make those sweet rolls to go with it and for dessert I could make apple pie tomorrow...
I hear the concern Haruka has for Thorn makes me sick inside shes doing something and I know it! I cant just sit in here and listen to the woman I love fall for this! I get up ow! My back still aches! Toilet seats do not make good thinking chairs. I open the bathroom door and enter the living room.
Hey Hailey is your stomach ok? I pull her in my arms I have ginger ale here for you if you need it? With my right hand slowly rub her stomach and she moans in my ear in a low tone she knows that noise sets me off.
I give a deep kiss to Haruka right in front of Thorn at this point I don't care what she does or think of me. "I am fine just tired some rest will help me feel better in no time"
I know that Thorn has more to say and as much as my needs want Hailey I know I need to try to find out. "Alright I will be up for awhile yet if you need anything Hailey feel free to yell for me I can get you the hot water bottle just remembered I have one."
"Yes please Id like some heat thanks Haruka your so great to me." I walk away in to the bedroom undress getting in to my pyjamas I lay down under the sheets the bed feels empty without Haruka beside me. But I cant sit out there listening to any of that.
I fill up the hot water bottle closing it tight I wont be long
Thorn make yourself comfortable I take the water bottle to Hailey I see her half asleep under the blankets I whisper I am sorry and make sure shes comfortable before turning off the light for her...
I keep things deep inside my heart its all I know taking out a deck of playing cards and shuffling them Hailey cant say anything because she don't know anything she has no back up so that's good I still worry for Haruka it feels like glass it hurts so bad keeping all this hidden when? Where? How? To tell her?
The sight of Haruka interrupts my thoughts I take a breath and put on my poker face. "You up to being defeated in cards?"
"Sure" I take a seat in front of Thorn "I like a good game of cards so you deal and prepare to lose"
"Oh really?" Shuffling "I look forward to kicking your ass" I deal out the cards...
