Realized
Tohru was still standing by her mom's bed. It was a couple of hours later, and she still didn't leave. She didn't eat, she didn't even go to the bathroom. By this time, Uo and Saki went to go get some food and bring it up to the room. Hatori told her a couple of hours ago that he was going to someone that could save her mom's life. Tohru really didn't understand how one person could save her mom, but she wasn't going to question it. Any slight chance she would hold on to. If it was a large price, she'll pay it. She heard a knock on the door. She got up and opened it. She thought it would be her friends bring food in, so she was surprised when she saw Hatori. "Hello Dr. Hatori." Tohru bowed. "I guess you got back from that person's house."
"Tohru, you will do anything to save your mom, right?" Tohru nodded. Of course she would. She loved her mom the most. If she was gone, she wouldn't know what she'll do. "He can save your mom, but there is going to be a large price to pay."
"Any price and I'll accept it. I'll just work off the money over time, no matter how long it takes." Tohru wasn't scared. She knew how to do hard work.
"It isn't money Tohru." If it wasn't money, what did the guy want? "He wants, well, a servant of sorts. It is really hard to explain." Servant? If that meant cleaning and cooking, that was an easy price to pay. Tohru was good at those types of things. "I'll just tell you what you be giving up. You won't go to school. You wouldn't live at home." She could handle those things. Yeah, she'll still be able to see her friends and her mom. "You would never see your mom or your friends again." Tohru's positive attitude broke. Never seeing them again? No seeing mom, Saki, or Uo again? She couldn't see her grandfather? "I could understand if you refuse now."
"No, I'll still accept." It would be hard, but it was worth it. It wasn't a choice. She couldn't let her mom die. Even if she couldn't see her again or any of her friends, it was worth it. Hatori left the room.
A new man entered the room. What Tohru noticed first about him that he was beautiful. He reminded her of Yuki oddly, but was nothing like him. He turned and smiled to her. "You've made the right choice." A shiver was sent down her spine. He walked over to her mom and touched her hand. He removed it and within seconds, the heart rate and breathing rate was back to normal. "I guess we must go now before she wakes up."
"Can't I see her one last time?" Tohru asked.
"Stupid girl, didn't you realize the price you paid? I thought Hatori made it clear to you. Oh well, nothing you can do about it now. The deed is done. If you wish, I can send Hatori to check on her for you." Soon, the guy was guiding her out of the room and into the hall. "I guess introductions are in order. My name is Akito Souma and I am the head of the Souma family." That explains the resemblance. He was related to Yuki.
Tohru quickly bowed. "Tohru Honda." Soon they were down the stairs and into the lobby.
"Tohru, what an interesting name for a girl. I can work with that." Tohru noticed a expensive looking black car in the front of the hospital. Akito was guiding her towards it. Before they got it, Akito wisptered in her ear. "You will obey me or face the conquences." Tohru felt the need to bolt. She forced her feet to remain in the same spot. It was all for mom. "I'm glad you understand." Akito stepped away from her and into the car. Tohru quickly followed. She tried to remain positive. Mom was getting saved out of this deal. She could see Hatori again. The Soumas were rich. Tohru was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice them arriving. They were very rich. The house was like a city.
"You have a very nice house." Tohru commetted.
"Only the best for me." Tohru wondered what he meant by that. "I'll tell you more when we get inside." Akito shoved her out of the car fast and was guiding her through the house. He wasn't explaining anything but soon they came to a stop in front of a very impressive building. Akito opened the door and both of them stepped inside. "Come over here Tohru."
Tohru took in her surrondings as she came over. It was very elegant, and she noticed in the distance a bed in another room. "Is this your room?"
"Yes it is. Make yourself comfortable." He smirked at her. "There is only one thing I need to do first." Akito took out a silver knife and quickly grabbed Tohru's hair. He cut it and Tohru was in shock. She never had it this short. It was cut to boy length. "That's better." Akito threw clothes at her. "Change into those. If you haven't figured it out, I want you to act like a boy and look like one. Just remember who saved your mom's life." It was then when Tohru realized the hell she got herself into.