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-Crimson's Eye-
Summary: After her death, Natsume decided to pursue her dream for her – to become a very famous singer.
Previously:
'Natsume' was her last thought then she drifted into deep slumber.
-Chapter 2-
Mikan woke up at 6:45 in the morning, too early for her usual time. But time has passed ever since and she has dropped that negative habit. She now changed. A lot has changed in her life throughout the years.
She sat up straight and went to the bathroom of prepare herself. In just 10 minutes, she already showered and dressed for the day. She proceeded to the kitchen and cooked a small meal since she is the only eating alone. She missed those times when she spent her time with all of her friends. But right now, she knows that now is not the right time to think about the past. She has to get to her job.
Mikan is working as an assistant secretary of a very large company. She works directly under the manager of the building. She is thankful enough that she was able to endure her work from the time she first applied. She wore a beige colored blazer with black linings over a cream colored draped top. Beige slacks covered her flawless legs and over her feet were a pair of patent pumps. She looked extremely professional in her outfit.
Mikan readily went out the door and started to walk to directly into the building wherein she works. Tough she was trying to keep a low profile, Mikan receive stares and glares. People around her are looking in awe and in jealousy at her stunning beauty. Mikan noticed them staring and never really liked the attention she received from them. She had always hated the attention people gave her even since she became Natsume's girlfriend – his first girlfriend to be exact. She wasn't complaining but she was just tired of it.
So she just ignored them and continued walking. She was already near the building when she spotted a very large mob crowding something – or rather someone inside that something. She then realized that their company holds an interview this morning and she was part of that interview. She was really nervous now considering all the people at the grounds of the company building.
'Great! Now I'm in this big mess. Hurray for me!' Mikan thought sarcastically
'Anyway, who am I gonna interview anyway?' She asked herself
She ignored all the people and made her way through the entire mob and went inside the building looking all weary and tired. She rushed to the girl's room and freshen herself before starting her work.
After some powder and lip gloss, she walked to her desk and continued the paper works she left yesterday before leaving for the concert. She can't help but sigh to what she saw last night. She can't get the image of last night. She shook away bad thoughts and continued to do her work as an assistant.
She has to sort out some papers about the latest gossip and latest happenings.
MODE Mag really does stick to their reputation as the best magazine of all times.
She complied all of the important photos and some documents and interviews to be passed and published for this month's issue.
Mikan carried a lot of things that she failed to notice a person walking towards her.
BUMP!
"Ow!" Mikan exclaimed as she rubbed her now sore butt and opened her eyes and saw the mess she made. She quickly bent to her knees and started picking up the documents.
"Gomene, Mikan-chan." Someone apologized
Mikan looked up to the presence in front of her, which she failed to notice until now.
"Oh! Hi Teji-kun. Sorry I just noticed you now. Umm… It's okay Teji-kun. I can pick these up myself." Mikan stated as she saw Teji picking up some documents on the floor.
"Oh no Mikan-chan. I'll help you with these since it was partly my fault." Teji smiled with a reassuring smile.
"Thanks Teji-kun." Mikan smiled and continued to retrieve the papers.
"Mikan-chan?" Teji called out.
"Yes?" Mikan answered
"Umm… would you like to accompany me this lunch? I would really love to have you eat with me." Teji asked
"Sure. Why not? I would love to have lunch with you, Teji-kun." Mikan said and smiled.
Mikan is now carrying her load of papers to the publishing table, with the help of Teji.
Mikan spent her time with Teji and talked a lot of things – about life at home, how they spent their weekend or plans for this upcoming weekend.
They had fun, even for a short period of time since they have to go back to work.
Teji Himato is an associative for the MODE Corporation. His work there is to manage the whole floor of administration in which Mikan is one of them.
So basically, Teji Himato is Mikan's boss. He is also a good friend of hers. That's why she was given a chance to work inside the corporation. And she was truly grateful to him. Mikan met him at a store once. It was when she bumped unto him there while choosing a birthday gift for a friend.
Mikan is now walking towards the studio of which the interview will be held.
She is feeling a little nervous about the said interview because first, she doesn't know who they will interview that day and second, she had a feeling that this interview will go bad and doesn't know why.
As Mikan reached the studio, she greeted all the crew people for the interview.
She waited for Teji to come into the studio and supervise all of them.
But as she waited, Mikan heard screaming from outside the studio and was grumbling on how the screams are giving her a headache.
So she stood up and decided to get coffee to make her more sober and to lessen the headache.
But as she just turned around, she then saw who they were gonna interview. Familiar raven locks were in her view and tantalizing eyes were watching her direction.
She stood there stiffly because of the awkward stare that specific person is giving her.
That person walked across the room, straight to where she currently is.
Mikan wanted to run away but couldn't find the strength to escape. She just simply stood there unfazed.
"Mikan?" the person asked himself to see if he was really seeing things. He just cant believe his eyes that the love of his life is alive when all this time, he thought she was dead.
'Oh no!' Mikan thought frantically
'He's coming closer and I can't find a way to run.'
"Mikan? Sakura Mikan?" the person asked her
She was brought out of her daydreaming and panicky-self. She then faced the speaker that has been calling her for about 2 minutes.
She couldn't believe she'll be meeting him this way and this soon.
'Oh.My.Gosh.' she thought hysterically. 'This is so soon. Our first meeting for years. I'm still not ready to face him. Not at a time and at a place like this! What am I gonna do now?!'
-End of Chapter-
A/N: Well. There you go.. my second chapter.. yey for me.. I really did update.. hehe.. hope you did not have to wait too long.. I just have some questions.. Do you think I am going somewhere in this story? I just don't think it is interesting enough… huhu… and I tried so hard for this.. soory if I disappoint you..
Whoa!! Mikan and Natsume met at the studio where Mikan works. What will Mikan do now since she doesn't want to be known by anyone moreover Natsume.
THANKS for Everyone who read, alerted, and favored my story.. I'm still working on the other one.. I know I'm gonna continue them.. hehe..
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Your reviews really actually enlightened me to continue this despite what I thought it is.. hehe… I thought this wasn't so good.. so this is all for you..