"Natsume, can you please pretend that we are happy together whenever my grandfather is around." Mikan asked him desperately.

'Great, just great Mikan, you are about to ask him a favor but you let your temper get the worst of you.' Mikan scolded herself silently in her mind. 'Of course he would say no. I called him pervert! He would surely get angry but he is really a pervert.

Natsume was watching his wife's expression suddenly change from a serious one to alarmed expression and then it suddenly changed again to an irritated expression.

'She really is funny and weird.' Natsume thought. 'I thought she was serious and then suddenly her face's expression changed three times for a just short period of time. This is really one unique girl.

"Sure" Natsume finally answered after trying to calm himself from laughing in front of his wife.

"Huh?" Mikan was so caught up with her thought the whole time that she forgot that she was still facing Natsume.

"You asked me to pretend that I am happy being with you. Right?"

"Yes. So will you do it?"

"I think I have already answered it. Am I right?"

"…"

'Is this girl really stupid?'

"I don't remember you said anything."

Natsume just rolled his eyes.

"I said sure a while ago didn't I?"

"But I thought you were referring to something else."

"Never mind"

"Hey wait! Natsume what did you mean never mind, the agreement?"

Mikan met the rest of the Hyuuga family. She found out that they were really rich and small family. Natsume was the oldest son and the only heir to the Hyuuga Architectural Firm. It seems like he is an only child since the rest of the family were already his parents and grandmother.

"Mikan I hope you should be comfortable calling me mother. Okay?" Mrs. Hyuuga said cheerfully.

They were all having their dinner. There were only six of them. They are Mr. and Mrs. Hyuuga, Natsume's grandmother, Natsume, Mikan, and Mikan's grandfather.

"S-sure." Mikan blushed.

I have never called someone mother before. My parents died when I was still like 2 years old and I don't have any memories of them or whatsoever. My only memory of them was only their photo together while cuddling me when I was still a baby.

"There is no need to be shy." Mrs. Hyuuga assured Mikan.

"…"

"Beside, you are after already my daughter since you married my son."

"…" Mikan just remained silent since she can neither agree nor disagree on that statement.

"And besides I want to meet my grandchild soon." Mrs. Hyuuga winked at the couple.

Both Natsume and Mikan choked after hearing what their mother told them.

"Mother! Please…" Natsume reasoned with his mother.

"Don't worry Natsume; your mother is just teasing both of you." Mr. Hyuuga explained.

"Since that both of you are not quite yet acquainted, I thought teasing you guys will ease the tension between the both of you." Mrs. Hyuuga explained.

"Don't worry Mikan. We are not rushing both of you so take your time to know each other better." Mikan's grandfather advised.

"Mikan dear, are you alright?" Natsume's grandmother asked worriedly.

"Oh! It is nothing really. I just needed to go the bathroom." Mikan replied standing up and was ready to excuse herself.

"Are you sure? Natsume, why not accompany her to the bathroom." Mr. Hyuuga suggested.

"Oh please… I am fine, really. You don't have worry about me." Mikan insisted and stopped Natsume from standing up. "You don't have to bother yourself."

Mikan left the room leaving the raven haired-boy still worried.

Even thought their parent's were just teasing them, Mikan felt a sudden urge to excuse her self to the bathroom. It maybe something she ate or something she felt in there. What ever it is, it is overwhelming her. She needed to go and escape from that atmosphere.

Mikan was now going back from the bathroom until she saw the full moon outside. She was now outside on the balcony admiring the moon. The moon was shining brightly. Its elegance was complimented by the dark sky and shining stars surrounding it.

"It has been a while since I saw a moon this beautiful." Mikan said to herself.

'Now that I think about it, it was with 'him' that I saw a moon this beautiful.' Mikan thought sadly.

Suddenly, Mikan had a feeling that somebody was watching from afar. After glancing around, Mikan saw a young boy around the age of six staring at her from a window in the first floor. The moon rays revealed his features. He has a light tea colored eyes that seems to show nothing but emptiness. He also had a very light grey hair. His complexion was pale as the icy snow. He doesn't look like a child but an old fragile person. It is like as if he is a ghost.

"Hey" a voice was heard from behind.

"Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!" Mikan screamed fearing it is a ghost.

"Hey, it is just me." Natsume explained trying to pacify the terrified girl.

"Natsume, please don't scare me like that."

"I just wanted to call your attention. Beside, what are you staring at anyway?" Natsume turned his attention to the direction where Mikan was staring intently before he 'scared' her.

"I thought I saw a boy." Mikan explained.

"A boy?"

"Yes, his eyes look so empty and face is white as snow. He looks like a ghost to me."

"Is that the reason why you where terrified when I called you?"

"Yes. I guess I was scared since I thought I just saw a ghost."

"I see but he is no longer there so why don't we go back to the dining room. Our parents are waiting."

"Okay."

They are already heading back to the dining room but Mikan was still troubled about the boy from before.

"Natsume, does a boy I just described by any chance… lives here?"

"No"

"Oh… I see." Mikan replied disappointed.

"…"

"Were you by any chance looking for me?"

"Huh?"

"Were you looking for me a while ago since I don't see any reason why you would pass by there?"

"I was asked by my grandmother to look for you. It seems you where talking quite a lot of time in the bathroom. She was worried something happened."

"I see so that's why. Thank you Natsume." Mikan smiled warmly leaving the raven haired boy to be stunned.

Natsume just looks at his wife with bewilderment. She was smiling and apologizing to their parents for worrying them and taking a long time in the bath room. Her smile was really something to make him froze for a while. He also lied to her about being told to go find her. In fact, he was the one that was so worried he made an excuse to leave the room just to find her.

Mikan also realized the reason why she felt uncomfortable before. She was not used to the warm feeling that was given off by her in laws. She has never seen nor met her parents aside from photographs. Her grandfather was nice but he was also strict and discipline.

'I know that grandfather loves and cares about me but this is different. Mr. Hyuuga was strict and discipline like my grandfather while Mrs. Hyuuga was understanding and laid back. They are perfect for each other. They balance one another. Seeing them like this makes me wonder what my parents are like together. Either way I am still lucky to have them as my in laws. The only thing that bothers me now is that boy in the window. Is he just an imagination? Or is he a ghost? I hope not'

A maid came inside to a room closing the door silently, bringing some medicine and food with her. Inside the room there was a bookshelf at the right side corner near the door, beside it was a small chair that was filled with cute stuff toys. At the left, where a window is found, is a study table with a cute tiny orange teddy bear beside the computer. A photograph is displayed on the table beside the bed, showing a cute couple together. The bed could be found in the center of the room facing the door. The room smelled like a hospital. On the bed lies a young woman looking pale and exhausted. She has a raven black hair that last up to her chest. She also has a worn out ruby eyes. Her skin was pale as the snow. She was wearing a light blue night gown. At first glance, she is really pretty but her tired face made it look dead and scary.

"Miss Aoi, your supper is here." The maid greeted her mistress.

To be continued…

I very sorry that i just updated today.

I am also sorry that I could just update 1 chapter this month. It has been a hectic month. I have finals and summer homework. and i feel guilty if I don't do my homework first then finish this fic.

Thank you very much for all those who reviewed since their review are the one that inspires me to create this chapter.