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Chapter VII – Double Trouble! Help Me!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice. It belongs to someone else!
Sunday mornings are always boring. Nothing to do but slouch on the couch while watching TV, or maybe hang out with your friends when there's nothing fun to do. Mikan was just focusing on her computer, making another chapter for her chapter. Natsume was preparing for something, and he was feeling if he'd come with Youichi.
"I'll be leaving now." Natsume said as he opened the door.
Mikan turned around and asked; "Where are you going?"
"Somewhere." Natsume said as he and Youichi left the house.
"Eh, why does he keep everything a secret?" Mikan asked as she puts her hand under her chin while frowning.
Not so long, she heard a knock from the door.
Mikan stood up, and asked who the person was. She opened it, and saw Anna, Nonoko, and Hotaru.
When Mikan saw Hotaru, Her eyes were filled with tears of joy, and she sets her arms to her best friend. "Hotaru!" she said as her friend lays emotionless. Then, when she was almost touched by the brunette, she pulled out a gun.
BAKABAKABAKABAKABAKABAKA!
Mikan was hit by the Baka gun, and landed on her face. "Itte," she said, "Hotaru, what was that for?"
"Do you have to do that every time we see each other?" Hotaru asked while lifting her briefcase and entering the mansion like she didn't bother who owns it. "What a nice place you have here Mikan."
"Yeah," Mikan replied as she giggled
Then, Hotaru started to doubt. "Alright, what did you do this time?"
"What?" Mikan asked
"I know you couldn't earn so much money for a house like this. I know most celebrities in America have these kinds of houses." Hotaru said as Mikan was shaking. "Mikan, what's going on? I want you to tell me the truth."
Mikan hesitated for a moment, then, she decided to tell Hotaru the truth.
"Alright, Hotaru! I was having difficulty in finding money, so Anna and Nonoko hired me in some jobs. Unfortunately, they suck! And one day, when I was a mascot at a kid's birthday party, he claims that I'm his mother. So, this guy charged me 500, 000 yen a month to be the dead mother of the child for his birthday wish." Mikan said this nonstop.
Hotaru curved a lip, and said; "So, what do you want to prove through your job?"
"What?"
"Mikan, this is such an improper job. You're like a personal maid to the two Hyuugas."
"What do you mean? And how did you know Natsume and Youichi?"
"See, Mikan. I can't let you be like this. I came back here because I thought you wanted a job that won't ruin your reputation. But seeing you this; being a maid to this family?"
"I'm not acting as a maid! I'm just doing my job as a pretend mother so I could earn money."
"As long as you're not married to that Hyuuga and you're currently living in this house, well you're not considered as a part of the true family. This is not job you're supposed to be doing. Even if it costs 500, 000 yen, I can't allow that. I'm here to offer you a job in America, and I want you to stop this right now." Hotaru explained her thoughts, while Mikan widened her eyes.
"But I can't leave them. They've been close to my heart." Mikan said
"But this isn't appropriate. Mikan, you've studied very well, graduated from a good school, you have a good job as a writer, but you end up like this? This isn't a job that a Harvard graduate should do. I'm in business already, while you're under control of a guy you think, has a higher position than you? I care for you Mikan, so I advise if you should come with me in America."
"But I don't want to."
"Mikan, you can live a better life. You've already been in the Guinness Book of World Records. But seeing you like this, acting like a housewife? One day, the child will know that this is just a setup for him. And it feels bad to be lied than telling the truth. Mikan, for the child and everybody's sake, come with me."
"I already said no!!" Mikan exclaimed after.
Then, she bowed her head. "Please. Let me stay here for a bit longer… I know this job is ridiculous, and I know it will ruin my reputation. But, I want to stay here, because they treat me like a part of a family now. Youichi, even if he's 6 years old, I want him to grow in a healthy way. I want him to grow not only physically, but in every aspect. At first, I accepted this job because of the money. But everyday, I get closer and closer to him. If it's only possible, I could refuse the money and serve freely. I love this family now, and I want to serve them, even though I'm not the real mother. I want to be the one who can replace her memories. I want to be the one that can make them happy!
"Please Hotaru-Chan, if you treat me as a friend, you should trust me; not only in my job, but in everything I do. Please. O-negai shimasu!" Mikan never saw Hotaru that mad before, so she decided to beg of her.
Hotaru gave a deep sigh. "You're definitely a Baka, Mikan. However, I'll be observing you starting tomorrow. I want to know how your condition here is. If you're doing fine, then you'll stay. But if not, you'll be forced to come with me in America and work there. Do we have a deal?"
Mikan nodded her head as her answer. However, she wants to prove that she loves their company. Even though Natsume sneaks up for her panties, she has learned to love him. Ever since…
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Hotaru will be staying at a hotel for a week, and Mikan was given a chance. While watching TV and slouching at the couch, Natsume opened the door and entered along with Youichi.
"We're back." Youichi said.
"Where did you go?" Mikan asked.
"To the airport mommy. Grandma and grandpa just arrived from Canada." Youichi announced. Mikan's eyes widened as she stood up and asked; "You still have grandparents?"
Then, Natsume grabbed Mikan's wrist and dragged her outside.
"Wait, what are you doing?" Mikan asked as Natsume continued to drag her out. Then, he let go, and talked to Mikan.
"Remember my wife, Maya?" Natsume asked
"Why? What about her?" Mikan asked
"My parents came back from Canada and they want to meet you. They lived in Canada for 8 years and now they came back to meet you."
"But, they think that I'm Maya, huh?"
"Exactly. They didn't know that I got married, but they were happy that they were able to see Youichi. Now, my parents want to meet you so they'd observe what kind of a lady you are. You will follow my instructions, okay?"
"Wait, wait, and wait. Why should I follow your instructions?"
"They're not easy-going parents Mikan. They have two companies here and in Canada. They're very strict when it comes to me. They need to know if you came from a good family so they'll accept you as their daughter-in-law. If you follow your own instructions, they'll not claim you and you'll never see Youichi again. But, if you follow my instructions, this won't be a problem. Am I understood?"
"Yeah but, when will I meet your parents?"
"Tomorrow night, at their house."
"Tomorrow night? At their house?"
"They won lots of houses around the world so don't drop your jaw when you come there, okay?"
"Ok. I'll be totally prepared!"
"And when you speak, use 'I' in a respective way, okay?"
"I'll follow your instructions, oh great one."
"And try to control your temper. They're very annoying."
"Don't worry Natsume. I'll do my best, so don't worry."
"I hope so."
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It was a beautiful night the day after. Stars are visible and the winds were calm. Mikan and Natsume arrived at their parents' house. When she saw the house for the first time, she was so surprised that there would be a big house with a lake at the back. It was really big, and it seemed to be roomy.
"Didn't I tell you to not drop your jaw when you see my-…? I mean our parents' house?" Natsume asked as he opened the door for Mikan
"Oh, sorry!" Mikan replied as she stepped out of the car. Then, they walked to the door, and door belled. The door opened, seeing two old people. Mikan was frightened by the look of their eyes. Mikan was startled that time.
"Good evening father. Good evening mother. This is Maya, my wife." Natsume greeted his parents.
"Nice to meet you." Mikan said as she bowed her head in front of Natsume's parents.
"Pleased to meet you too. We're Hyuuga's parents." Natsume's mom said. "Come in." she said as the two entered the house. Mikan took off her shoes, and walked inside.
"This place is so big." Mikan thought as she followed the Hyuuga family. Then, they entered the living room. They kneeled and talked to each other.
"So, you must be Maya?" His mother said.
"Oh yes." Mikan replied
"Hyuuga can be smart in picking girls. But your hair is very inappropriate. Why don't you tie it? And your dress is too sparkly and it gives me a headache. And be more serious and stop grinning at me." Natsume's mom said.
"This woman's a monster." Mikan thought. Natsume noticed it; these are the signs meaning that his parents don't like the woman whom he married.
"Ah, oka-san, she's just nervous about-."
"Stop Hyuuga. I know a girl's traits by the way she looks and the way she dresses. In everyway, I think she's not a good wife." His mother said.
"Really, but she looks nice." His father intruded
"Be quiet, father." She exclaimed. "Now, do you expect us to accept her in the family if she's not what we expected? We want a perfect girl for you Natsume, and we think she's not the right one for you."
In each word, Mikan felt grief while hearing Natsume's mother complain about her. Then, she heard; "And look at her. She seems to be nothing but a rascal."
"You take that back!" Mikan exclaimed as she stood up. Every one of them was in shock, because they know that it's a great dishonor.
"So this is your wife, Hyuuga? You expect us to accept her in this family?" His mother asked him.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry that I can't be like those rich girls that can please you. I'm sorry that I was just one of those girls who you think are hopeless. But for your information, I'm also like you! I'm a person too and I have feelings and respect that! I'm not a dummy for you to control. I'm only a woman whose want is to accept me in this family." Mikan explained.
"So, you're not like those who have good manners, are you?"
"I can be respectful sometimes, but if you complain about something that you shouldn't, I tend to get hurt. Ma'am, I'm not what you expect because I'm not perfect. So please accept me for who I am. Please." Mikan begged. She bowed her head in front of her parents. Natsume saw this, and he decided to bow too.
"Please." Natsume asked his parents. He bowed along with Mikan. He was doing this so he won't lose her. "Mother, I know you want me to marry someone rich for the company, but I refuse. I don't want to end up like my siblings."
When Natsume's mother heard about this, her eyes widened. "I just did it for their good."
"You know what happen to them? Do you want me to explain every detail of the story? I don't want to end up like them. Maya has been a good mother, and a loving wife. I think I'm content with that. So, please. Give Maya a chance." Natsume begged.
"We won't accept her no matter what. I don't agree, right father?" Natsume's mother asked his father.
Then, he curved his lip. "I know what happened to Akira and I don't want that to happen again. I'm accepting her as my daughter-in-law." His father announced. "You have a wonderful wife there, Hyuuga. And I'm proud of you."
Mikan smiled, and then she hugged his father-in-law. "Oh thank you so much father! I'll pray for you tonight!"
"What?!" Natsume's mother exclaimed.
Natsume curved his lip, showing a slight grin.
"I won't accept this." Natsume's mother said.
"But I'm the head of the family so you better follow my words. Is that clear, Nobuko?" Natsume's father asked.
"But… but… but this is an outrage! Ah!" His mother shouted as she left the room.
They were silenced for a moment, then Natsume asked; "Is mom still taking therapy?"
"I hope so." His father replied as they laughed along. Mikan was so happy that she was given another chance by her father-in-law.
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They arrived home after the family meeting.
"Gee, your mother is crazy." Mikan said.
"You can say that again." Natsume replied as he smiled. Mikan noticed this, and she said; "You smiled."
Natsume heard this, and made a frown. "No, I didn't."
"You smiled. It's a miracle! Yahoo you smiled!" Mikan exclaimed.
"You Baka, shut up!" Natsume said.
"Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Japan, I want you to know that the famous Natsume Hyuuga smiled without a camera for the first time!" Mikan exclaimed as Natsume grabbed her and sealed her with a kiss.
Mikan's eyes widened until the end of the kiss. Then, Natsume ended it up. He said; "I just did that so you'd shut up."
"Yeah, right." Mikan replied.
"Yes, I was."
"No, you weren't!"
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I'm sorry if this chapter did not turn out as expected. I was in a hurry because I have curfew! I hope you understand. And thank you for the reviews! Please review!
Here's a preview of the next chapter:
"A family resort?"
"Yeah, since Youichi wants a summer outing, I say let's go to a resort."
"But, I'm afraid of the water."
That would be chapter 7. Please review!
Hana-Chan!