(A/n: This is another edited chapter)

Nine Years

Chapter 1: Meeting my ex-boyfriend already

Serenity Wheeler, who worked for Graphic Industries, was on her way to Japan. She was wearing a white collared shirt with a black blazer and skirt. And to top it all off, she had a neatly done bun tied up with a few strands of her hair down by the front. She and some others had to negotiate with Japan to buy their company's products. She was now on the airplane sitting with one of her business partners, who kept flirting with her. Almost all the men in the department she worked for did. Well all the men in their department flirted with all the women!

She kept saying "I have a daughter," as an excuse, so the men would stop. She was currently instant messaging her daughter.

Kari had grown up to be a intelligent and bright eight year old. She was at the top of her class. She had Kaiba's chestnut hair that went a little past her shoulders, and his cerulean blue eyes. However, she had Serenity's rosy cheeks and lips.

Instant Messenger conversation...

Serenity-25: Hi sweetie!

Kari-9: Hi mom...

Serenity-25: You still mad at me...

Kari-9: A little.

Serenity-25: You know why I did that right.

Kari-9: Yes...because you want me to stay in school until it's over, which is in two weeks and then I'm going to come with Shaila and stay with you the rest of the months. BUT IT'S ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS OF SCHOOL!

Serenity-25: I told you, education first then fun. Besides don't you want to stay with Shaila?

Kari-9: Mom, I like Shaila, not because she's your best friend but because I like her, she's fun.

Serenity-25: So you're learning and having fun. Why do you need more fun?

Kari-9: Ugh... MOM! You're so complicated!

Serenity-25: Have you heard from your aunt and uncle?

Kari-9: Aunt Mai and Uncle Joey...no I think there still on their anniversary.

Serenity-25: Oh...

Kari-9: Can I ask you something?

Serenity-25: Fire away.

Kari-9: Am I going to meet my dad?

Kari-9: Mom, are you there?

Serenity-25: Yes, I'm here.

Kari-9: So...

Serenity-25: So...

Kari-9: Mom!

Serenity-25: Well I don't think you should meet him!

Kari-9: What if he meets us?

Serenity-25: Just don't worry about it now. I have to go now, we're landing. Bye.

Kari-9: Bye.

Instant Messenger conversation done...

"Please remain in your sit and put on your seat beats. We are about to land" the pilot announced.

The plane landed smoothly and everyone was in a hurry to get out that they were shoving each other. Serenity finally got out and looked all over for the other workers and the company they were about to persuade with.

"Serenity!"

She looked around furiously to find out who it was. It was the guy who flirted with her earlier.

"Come on!"

We finally got out of the crowd and found our hotel. Luckily, I didn't have to share my room with any of the workers here. I had until two days to set up our presentation. But from suffering jet lag, I decided to do it later. I went to sleep though it was hard to.

When I woke up, it was early morning. Surprised, I dressed putting on a sports outfit; sweatpants and a sweater. I made one braid and put a cap on; it was very sunny this morning. Unfortunately, the kitchen wasn't open yet, so I went out to go find a cafe. I found one, which was really busy. So I thought this must be a good place to eat. I sat down on one of the tables and a waitress greeted me. I told her my order and she went off getting it. I took out all the presentation stuff and started organizing them. This was going to a long morning. The waitress came back with only my coffee. I frowned, where was the rest of my breakfast?

As if reading my mind she said "The rest of your breakfast will be here shortly. Sorry but this place has me running to all corners" she said, referring to the complaining customers who complained about lousy service or something. She sped off.

"Can I sit there?" a man asked me gruffly. It seemed to me that he was starting of with a grumpy morning. I sighed and said yes. He mumbled a small thank you and sat opposite of me.

The man kept quiet, good. He wasn't starting a conversation with me, another good thing! I need concentration by my side and caffeine. Taking a huge gulp of coffee, I went back to work. Never once did I look at his face because I know he will look too and then we'll have to talk, something like that. I don't remember how it went; it was another one of Mai's little tips. I rolled my eyes.

"What's your name?" he asked and by the tone of his voice he was uncomfortable for some reason.

Rolling my eyes downward, I kept quiet, not wanting to start a conversation with this guy.

He cleared his throat, as if trying to gain my attention. "Look mister…" I paused myself, looking up. The remaining words bumped into my pursed lips. I swallowed the words but they were quickly forming a lump on my throat.

He was surprised for a moment but his eyes returned to their normal posture.

"I thought you looked familiar" he said briskly. I said nothing. One thing I taught myself is if you loathe someone or you are momentarily angry at said person, two words. Shut. Up. They will get tired of pestering you with words and leave you alone. It works on Joey.

I wanted to leave badly but my pride wouldn't let me. HE should leave…it cried out. LEAVE BASTARD!

I tried my best to avoid his eyes. So far it was going well.

The waitress came by and came with the rest of my order. She set it down delicately and looked at Kaiba with wide eyes. I rolled my eyes. Some things just don't change around here do they?

"Mr. Kaiba! I didn't know you were here" She looked at me and then at him.

"We're not here together" I stated quickly. If he was going to sit here with me, let the public know that I am NOT with this arrogant, selfish, android-wannabe…man!

Kaiba quickly agreed.

The waiter seemed relieved for a moment. "Would you like anything Mr. Kaiba?" she asked in a high pitched tone. Ugh…I wouldn't be surprised if I threw up here and now.

"Coffee and a banana muffin" he replied.

She scurried off and immediately returned with his request. Iglared at the girl with furious eyes. There should be a law that stated that all men (and women) should be treated equally…oh wait there is! So how come it's not used when it comes to status?

"Here you go Mr. Kaiba!"

"I changed my mind about eating here. Bring a to-go bag…please"

I sighed and went back to work. The waitress returned and put the food in the bag handing it to him cheerily. He stood to take his leave.

"Good riddance" I mumbled to myself. I couldn't help myself…well I could, my pride couldn't. Well I inherited ONE thing from Joey…

Unfortunately he heard this and turned around to face me.

"Excuse me" he stated icily. It wasn't even a question.

I looked at him defiantly. "I said good riddance"

He sat down again. Stupid mouth! I didn't need to deal with this shit. But I couldn't move!

"If I remember correctly, it was I who got rid of you" he shot back. That shut me up. Ouchie…ah well. Back to work. No more talking with the 'enemy'.

"So you admit it."

UGH…didn't he get it? I didn't want to talk to him. It was called silent treatment! The next action surprised me. He took some of my papers! What the hell! I looked at him and puffed.

"Give it back" I said calmly. Last thing I wanted was to provoke him with glee.

"First answer me" he said. "What are you doing here?"

"Why?" I hissed. He smirked. Another thing I inherited from Joey, anger. At times it was useful, at times it wasn't. This was one of those times it wasn't. My anger made him smirk those stupid smirks.

"Why not?" he drawled.

I sighed. I was starting to get a headache. What a way to start of the morning. "Business trip" I mumbled wearily.

"I see" he mused. "How long are you going to stay here?"

What will this information do to him? What gain will he get from it other than my anger tracing it?

"Why…" I tried very hard, with every fiber of my being to not reach full anger.

"If you want the papers back, answer me" he said. Another smirk. I bet he could sense my anger.

"Three months…my papers…now" I said extending my arm. He slapped it, giving me a 'five'. I looked at him quizzically. He chuckled softly.

"One more question..." I rolled my eyes.

"What" I snapped.

He seemed quiet and his face was void of emotion. This last question of his must be serious because he didn't smirk at all. It looked like he was debating with himself whether he should ask. I arched an eyebrow.

"I don't have all day Kaiba" I muttered.

This situation I have to admit has become interesting. When I was coming here for the business trip, I knew I had risked myself being seen by his eyes but I didn't know it would this soon. And I knew when that time would come, I had this feeling we would stay quiet and never speak to each other again. He's acting as if nothing ever, ever happened nine years ago. He acted as if he didn't break my heart. He acted as if I was still 'the mutt's sister and I was nothing but someone else to tease...

I was so into my thoughts that I didn't hear him ask me his last question. All I heard was mumblings. He snapped his fingers in front of my face.

"What!" I snapped. I didn't like fingers being snapped in front of my face.

"Temper Serenity, or else you'll become like your hotheaded brother" he said coldly. I'm surprised; he had the nerved to call my by Serenity. I rolled my eyes at his stupid remark.

"My papers…" I trailed off.

"Do you still love me?"

By the tone of his voice, he was being serious. Very serious. Well, I was furious. The nerve of him asking me if I still love him…I think that's the most stupid question I heard come from his mouth.

I narrowed my eyes at him and replied "No!" I whispered venomously.

His expression never changed. He set my papers down gently and left with his food.

"Good riddance" I mumbled. This time he didn't hear.