AN:Thanks again to Mira Secrei for the review!
Before: Sentences in Italics are thoughts
Now: ' ….'-thoughts
INEVITABLE
Chapter 2
"Oh, where is my sunglasses?" Ran was in the car frantically searching her bag.
"There you are!" Ran wore it again. It was one of her favorite eyewear that's why she safely hid it in her bag before approaching the arguing 'ex-couple' in the mall.
'Damn that man! I wasn't even able to buy the bag that I want. Oh, I almost forgot, why did Rei come back? Anyway, I bet most of the gang will be happy. Hmm….I hope Aya will be alright.' Ran wrinkled her nose at that thought.
"Miss Ran, do you want to go to another mall or to your house?" John, her driver finally asked.
"Let's go home. I don't think it's wise to go shopping without any disguise." Ran raised one eyebrow.
'What a loss! I really love that blond wig.' Ran usually used that wig when going on a shopping spree.
Ran bought a two-storey house in the neighborhood where other celebrities also lived. It was recommended by Sumida, her manager and she instantly fell in love with the said house and neighborhood. She was also able to afford 2 automobiles.. The red sports car was currently parked in her garage while the black van was the one driven by John to pick her up from the mall.
When Ran reached her place, she told John to pick her up at 9:00am the following morning. John parked the van in the garage, got his motorcycle and went home.
She then went to the living room got to the phone and ordered some pizza. She also tried calling Miyu at home but no one was answering. She got her mobile phone and dialed Miyu's mobile number.
"Hi Miyu."
"Hey Ran, what's up?"
"You won't believe whom I saw in the mall."
"Is it a Hollywood celebrity? If that's the case I would not believe you."
"Nope. It's Rei! The snob is back in Japan."
"Have you informed Aya?"
"I'll tell her after this."
"Were you and Rei able to talk?"
"Nope. I was running away from my fans when someone called me by my real surname. I looked at the person and it was Rei." Ran recounted to Miyu the event that took place in the mall.
After her chat with Miyu, she heard the doorbell rang. She got her wallet to pay for her pizza. She decided to call Aya first before eating. She didn't bother calling Aya at home because she knows that Aya is still in the school where she teaches.
"Hi Aya"
"Hi Ran"
"I just want to tell you that I saw Rei in the mall today."
No response.
"Aya, are you still there?"
"Yes Ran. I'm sorry about that. I certainly hope that we'll be able to talk to him in the future." 'I really need to talk to him.'
"I'm sure we'll be able to."
"Look Ran, I really need to go now. Bye."
"Bye." 'And I thought she was able to move on. Poor Seiji. Hmm…I wonder if Yuuya knew that Rei is back."
Meanwhile, after learning that Ran was a celebrity, Rei became more aware of his surroundings. When the stoplight turned red, Rei noticed that one of the billboards along the street was one of Ran's, promoting a famous clothing line.
'Being a celebrity really suits you Ran.'
Rei wasn't able to read magazines, watch television or even contact his friends since he arrived in Japan, after all it's only been 2 days. He was busy arranging his condo unit and contacting his friend who started a photography business where Rei will be working. He didn't even bother telling Yuuya that he was back.
'Why would I contact him anyway when during those 5 years that I was away, I didn't even bother telling him or the others how well I'm doing.'
Rei reached his condo and was about to get some sleep when his mobile phone rang.
"Hey Rei."
"What do you want, Kyouya?"
"I want you to be in charge of the photo shoot tomorrow. Come to the office at 9:00am and we'll briefly discuss some important details."
"Okay" 'Why is it so sudden. I'll better ask him tomorrow.'
"I really need to go now. Tomorrow then."
"Okay. Bye." Rei then proceeded to his bedroom to get some sleep. He's still not used to the time difference after all.