Hey! Hey! I'm back! Hahaha. So how ya doin guys? And now I am going to say a very long speech that will either make you cry or annoy you since it is so long and just full of nonsense just like now. I'm really thankful for all the people who love my story and support it. You are the ones who always motivate me to write a new chapter everyday, even though I take a long time to update. Yet still, you favorite my story and follow it. I'm really thankful! I know I'm probably not the best author you've encountered but I'll do my best to please you guys! :) Yeah, though I actually said that I would make this long I got tired of typing and just really ran out of anything more to say.

Last time, we heard about Momoi's predicament. Currently, she's going out with Kise and having some troubles with Daiki. Poor Sa-chan :( But this time let's hear Harumi's side on that day. Nyahahahaha.

So here's chapter 14! Enjoy! :)

PS: KNB is not mine!

C14: AFSC

"Harumi." My eyes widen in shock as I heard the muscular voice on the other line.

"Da-Dad."

"What's this huge release of money on your account? Don't tell me this is for that stupid charity of yours." He asked waiting for my reply, and it somehow scared me. When he uses that tone I know he's mad and will do anything just to get rid of something that pissed him off. I bit my lip as I try to find a safe answer. "Your answer?"

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, "Look Dad, I know it's a huge amount and I didn't tell you about it but it just didn't go to waste you know. Besides it's not just some stupid charity, its mom's helping foundation."

He remained silent for a few minutes and went back to his usual business tone. "This is the last time I telling you Harumi, you better stop wasting your time on that or else I'll take away all of your bank accounts and make sure that foundation of yours is gone."

"What? You can't do that dad! AFSC is the only thing mom left for me! Why are you so against it?!" tears started to spring out of my eyes, I can't believe this. How can he do this?

Akina's Foundation for Street Children, or most commonly known as AFSC, is a humanitarian foundation passed down by my real mother. Originally it belonged to my grandmother; she named it after her. From what she told me grandmother really loves kids so she decided to start this movement. They help orphans, street children, babies that are left on doorsteps, and even teenagers.

Mother used to bring me there always since I was an only child, and she didn't want me to grow up as a loner or some bratty rich kid. And I would always play with all the kids there and make some friends.

*15 years ago*

"Are we there yet?" I jumped up and down excitedly at my seat as I looked out the window. There on top of a hill was a beautiful and huge house. It was as big as the castles I watched in TV. And around it were children running along the green grass, there were also having a picnic with some one-sans, while some were flying kites. All in all I could only see happy faces on that place.

"Here we are Haru-chan, this mommy's castle." Mother smiled at me as she took my hand and guide me inside. As soon as my mom entered, all the children came running towards us and gathered around.

"Waaaahh! It's Akina-neesan!"

"Hey Aki-nee!"

"How are you doing everyone?" She smiled at all of them, "We're okay! Thanks to you Akira-neesan!"

"Eh? She has a girl beside her!" one boy suddenly stated and pointed a finger at me. They all started gathering around me.

"Mite! Mite! She also has the same white hair as neesan's!"

"EHHH? SUGOI NAA!"

Since I'm used to being alone, I'm not really good at interacting with people. I quickly hid behind my mother's legs when they turned their attention to me.

"Everyone this is Haru-chan, say hello."

"Koni'chiwaaaaa!"

I peeked at them through my mother's legs and smiled, "Ko-koni'chiwa."

"She's a shy girl so I hope you'll be gentle on her."

"Hai!"

My eyes widen in shock as someone suddenly carried me in their arms. She had flowy light blue hair and had a fairly pale skin. She smiled gently at me and poked my nose with her index finger, "Yara, yara. Is she the one?"

Mother smiled at her and nodded, the one-san's smile got wider and twirled me around. "Yappari ne. From the moment I saw that same white hair, she is your daughter." She then turned to me, her smile never fading from her face, "Hi there Harumi-chan, I'm Aimi. Hajimemashite."

I looked down playing with my fingers and muttered a 'Nice to meet you too' quietly. Aimi-neesan squealed in delight and hugged me tight.

"Maa, maa Ai-chan. Haru isn't good with people yet, so please take it slow. She might get shocked."

Both of them laughed at my mother's comment, Aimi-neesan then put me down on my feet and ruffled my hair. "Gomen. It's just that she isn't anything like my son, even though he's only a kid he's so quiet and mysterious already."

"Maybe he's just shy, I mean he seems to have mannered his dad's silent personality rather than your loud one." Aimi-neesan pouted at her comment, "Hey I am not loud!"

"Of course you aren't."

"Yah! You and my husband just love to tease me, don't you?" Laughter came out of mother's mouth, then she turned to me and crouched down to my level, she patted my head and smiled, "Haru-chan, why don't you go and make some friends?"

Even though I was the shy type kind of girl, I gathered the courage to go approach the other kids around here. I smiled at her determinedly and nodded my head. "That's my brave little girl."

*Present*

"I mean it Harumi." I was about to say something when my dad suddenly hang up. I lowered my hand and stared at my phone, "Why? Why dad?" I finished in a whisper before breaking down, I still don't understand. I always did what he wanted me to do, then how come he can't let this one pass.

"Mi-chan? Daijoubu?" Sa-chan's voice stopped made me stop. I quickly wiped my tears and went to our earlier spot. I sat myself in front of her, "Uhhmm. Sa-chan, I've got some place I need to go and I—"

"It's okay Mi-chan. I was about to go home anyway."

"I'm really sorry. It's just… Dad is…" She just stood up and hugged me. "It's okay."

"Haru-neesan!" all the kids greeted and ran towards me as I got off my car.

"How are you all doing?"

"We're fine!"

"Aneue!" a little blonde boy came running towards me; I carried him in my arms and hugged him tight, "Daichi-kun! What brings you here? Who brought you here?"

Daichi-kun is my six year old cousin, but I treat him as if he's my own brother. And to spice things up we share the same hair color. People often think of us mother and child.

Just like when I was a kid his mother always brings him here at AFSC, but sadly he rarely goes here now since his mom passed away.

He pouted his lips and crossed his arms, "Tou-san! But he left me here since he has some business to deal with and I want to play!" My eyes soften at his response and hugged him tight again. His dad is always busy with his work that he forgets that he even has a child.

"Alright you can stay and play but you have to help me, okay?" he nodded with a smile on his face, I put him down on his feet and stared at all the children. "I have some presents for all of you!"

"Yehey!"

"But you should go inside first if you want some!" their eyes lit up and immediately ran inside. I chuckle at their speed and began to get my presents, "Let me help aneue."

"Awwww… Thanks Daichi-kun." His face turned red instantly and took some presents then ran away, "Yara, yara. That boy just blushes too quickly"

"Masaki-san." I put my hand on my hips and arched an eyebrow at the two girls in front of me, "Didn't I tell you to call me Haru?" both of them blushed, "Ha-Haru-san. Can we help too?"

"Of course."

"Oh if it isn't Haru-chan." Harumi smiled at the middle aged woman before her and hugged her, "Aimi-neesan!"

"My, my. I'm already at 45 years of age yet you still call me 'neesan'." She released the hug to look at her, "You will always be my 'neesan' no matter how old you are." Aimi chuckled and sat down at her chair. Silence came in between us as we just stared at each other.

"Haru-chan, how's it going with your dad?"

The question caught Harumi off guard, she looked down at her lap an remained quiet. She doesn't even want to talk about her dad yet. The fact her dad want to take away the most precious thing from her is still hurting her. She just can't believe it, she doesn't understand why her dad wants to take down the foundation. It was actually where they first met.

Her silence answered the lady's question, in fact she already knew without asking. She did feel bad about the girl's feelings but she also understands the young girl's father. She placed a hand over hers and smiled gently, "Let's take a walk."

Harumi stared wide eyed at the lady in front of her. Her used to be rich blue hair is now much lighter than it used to be, there were crinkles on the side of her eyes every time she smiled, her skin is slightly marked with aging lines, just like the signs of change. But she knew that deep inside, she was still the same 'nee-san' she met. She gladly returned her smile and nodded.

As they were walking along the foundation, the sight of children running around brought a gentle smile on her face. She stopped and watched them play around, not caring about anything in the world. She felt a hand on her hand and tilt her head, her companion also smiled at the scene before them. "Brings back memories huh?"

"Yeah."

I decided to tell on Harumi's past for now. Okay so AFSC is just like what you read, it's a foundation. And it's passed down by her real mother, to make things clear her real mother's dead and this is the only thing she left her.

So how was it? Comments and reviews are welcomed and loved! Laters baby. ;)