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Kyoko was wiping the sweats on her forehead when she was called, "Kyoko, table 4 needs to be attended",
"Thank you Moko-san, I'm on it"
It's been 2 weeks since that day from the Hizuri Corp.. Apart from her work here in the cafe as a waitress, she is also a cashier on a fast food chain. She is saving as much as she can to pay the Hizuri's and promised not to touch the money her Daddy left for her studies. For now, she will just continue working until she finds the rhythm and maybe by next year she can go back to school while working.
She has to go back, its her last year in high school.
"Moko-san i will be going off in 10 minutes, today will be my first day on helping the store we passed by yesterday," Kyoko told her co-worker, Kotonami Kanae.
"Tsk. You know working too much will kill you" Kanae replied.
"Are you concerned for me Moko-san", Kyoko asked with big teary eyes, latching on her self-proclaimed best friend
"Mo! Get off me. Finish serving your table then go" Kanae said, feeling embarrased of her action. They have met a year ago when Kyoko started working part-time in the cafe. They didn't have a good relationship at first but when Kyoko's father died, something in her heart melted and tried her best to be nice to Kyoko, the girl does not have anyone but herself. She will need someone to listen and a shoulder to cry on. Thus starting their friendship.
Kotonami Kanae grew up in a big family, with 4 older brothers, 1 older sister and 1 younger sister. The fire in their parents heart keeps on burning resulting to many kids despite their poor status. It was hard for them too, but they are getting by. Kanae decided to work so she can go to college. She really wanted to be a lawyer. 'A high paying lawyer so I wont worry of food, clothes and house',like Kyoko, she will also do anything to reach her goals.
Kyoko arrived home late after her day's work. She was beyond exhausted. Starting today she will be having 3 jobs. It doesn't matter though as she will be adding 1000 yen to her savings everyday.
'The shop owner was really nice, I get a free dinner too', She thought happily. 'I saved at least 500 yen today'
She was preparing to resign for the night, when someone knocked on her door. She checked on the peephole but saw no one. 'Those prankster, they will have it today'
She threw the door wide open ready to scold them. Outside stood a man dressed casually with two large men behind him wearing all black, including gloves. "Are you Mogami Kyoko, daughter of Mogami Kyousuke?"
Kyoko forced herself to reply, "Yes. Why?"
Kuon's mind was restless.
He did something out of his sane mind.
He posted an ad for a baby mama. Well not literally, He asked his friend, Kijima, to spread the word. He is willing to pay fifty million yen for a baby. The arrangement, women will apply and he will choose the one he finds fit. There will be a physical check up, background check, and probably an interview, which he is still reluctant to give. Meeting the baby mama is out of the picture. He does not want to have any attachments nor the media to find out. Which is why he had planned on preparing a private clinic that will do the artificial insemination,the pregnancy check ups and deliver his baby.
He decided to push this all because of that night, when he brought the woman he met at the bar in a hotel. After a night of passion with her, he felt terrible, Oh no not because he left in rush, but because his conscience is getting the best out of him, eating him alive. He felt like he just cheated on her.
Yes her. The damn woman would not leave his mind. Usually, he would feel lust when he thinks of his previous lovers but this one, its different. Mogami Kyoko was sending different zaps on his body making him feel different emotions. He doesn't know what this is but he is not liking it. Not to mention that he's been having some weird dreams with her.
Marriage.
Family.
Kids.
Her.
What scared him the most was he didn't mind marrying her and starting a family with her. He wanted to cut that dream, and squash it as early as possible. Remove her from his mind.
'Because falling in love makes you weak and women brings you to your downfall.'
'Remember Rick and Yash, remember what happened to them'
So he had to intervene and remind himself that all he need are kids. A boy to pass the Hizuri Corp. and Maybe another one, a girl that he can pamper and spoil.
'Your children will never leave you.'
"I am Ogata Hiroaki, these are my friends Hanji and Akira." He introduced. "We would really prefer if we talk inside."
Kyoko was about to say no, but the large man entered pushing her in. Ogata followed locking the door after him. This scared Kyoko, she was about to scream when a gloved-hand covered her mouth.
"I will not, if I were you" Ogata spoke, "We really don't want to hurt you. But if you compromise us, we wont hesitate". He let this sink in Kyoko's mind before he spoke again. "Can i let you go now?" Kyoko managed to nod.
"Good. You see we know your uncle, Mogami Ichiya, he asked to borrow money from us. We didn't question him, he said he will pay us on a certain date. We were kind enough to consider"
Kyoko knew this guys were shark loaners.
"Yes dear, he didn't pay us. We have been looking for him for six months, so we have to resort to family members. Well, seeing as your father has passed away, the burden will be given to you"
Kyoko forced her voice to come back" H-How much?"
"500 thousand yen, plus the interests, but our main goal is the 500 thousand yen"
Kyoko was forcing herself not to cry, "I don't have 500 thousand yen"
"Oh. It's quiet alright. We didn't expect you to pay for his debt. But we have to collect as much as you have." On Ogata's signal, the large man started rummaging her things finding for any cash or valuables.
"No," she managed to say, "If you take everything I wont be able to pay my rent and buy food"
"That would be bad. We don't want you to end up in the streets but this is business. I suggest you find your uncle and collect it back from him."
The man found her stash of money, her Daddy's passbook and his ATM card.
"Please not this," taking back the passbook and ATM from the man's hand, "My Father left this for my education."
"I gonna ask for you to go online and transfer the money Mogami-san", Her request falling on deaf ears.
Kyoko did not move, looking on the floor 'No. Daddy's money'
"Mogami-san, I don't want to hurt you. This is just money and you can still earn this back" the threat was laced with concern, but it was still there. Ogata handed his laptop "Please"
Kyoko looked at the man then the laptop, after a few minutes she opened the laptop and followed the man's instruction in transfering the money on his account. He checked it afterwards. "Mogami-san I need you to stand up, and raise your hands to the side". The man checked for any last sort of valuable she have, and found her phone. He gave it to the large man and signaled to gather everything.
"When we leave here, I hope we never see each other again Mogami-san" and they were gone.
When the fear washed away her being, Kyoko could not do anything but sit in a corner, head on her knees and cry. Her hard earned money, gone. Her education money, gone. Not to mention that she did not feel safe on this place anymore. 'What if they come back' that thought made her cry harder. She will need to leave this place.
Author's Note: Sigh. This is the best I can do with the long chapter. My juice ran dry. Also, I'm still in need of a beta reader. An extra pair of eyes to check my work for any grammar mistakes and someone I can discuss the plot to. I have a lot of ideas and I don't now which will suit best. If you're interested SEND ME A PM. Lastly, Thank you to SAYA who corrected KUON's name.
I'm sorry Kuon, I murdered your name TT^TT
This will be the last update for this week. Have a nice weekends!
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