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DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 11: YOUNGEST
FLASHBACK
"Youichi?" I ran towards him and tackled him in a hug.
"Ya, nee-chan!"
"Told you she'd do that." I heard my brother, Rei, whisper to Nobara. But I did not heed him but instead I placed my attention on my little brother.
"Careful, sis. My glasses might drop and people will know me."
"Are you insane? Just our presence is enough to draw attention. We are the Yukihira's."
"You're right. Let's go home. I wanna rest and also meet mom and dad."
After that, we stayed at a hotel. I don't know the reason why though. I just went along with what my brother and Nobara thought.
Due to yesterday's occurrence I decided to ask why we did not stay at home last night.
"Actually, the house is in a somewhat chaotic state." Rei answered.
"How so?" I asked.
"Well, you were out the whole afternoon. When we arrived, the wedding people are buzzing about." Nobara explained.
"Also, mom and dad are not at home." Rei added.
"By the way, where are Shino and Haru?" Youichi asked.
"Yeah, I wanna see my nephews." I said. Looking for my twin nephews.
"Oh, they're with someone you know, who is fond of kids." Nobara answered.
Who is a person I know who likes kids? Maybe - No, my brother's not that close with her.
"Misaki actually wanted to take care of them but she, as the bride-to-be needs to attend to the wedding plans so that's why no." Rei said.
"Yeah. I can't leave my two three-year-olds with a busy woman. They might get lost." Nobara joked. The four of us laughed at the thought.
"We should go. Do you have your car Youichi?"
"No. Left it back at Hollywood."
"You could actually have just asked mom and dad. They would have sent a plane your way and you could have brought your Ferrari here. There are good race roads here."
"Nah, I would not want to outshine dad's cars." Youichi joked and the four of us laughed.
"So I guess I'm driving then." Rei said. "Let's go."
"So where really are Shino and Haru?"
"Trust me Mikan. They are safe." Nobara answered.
"What are we gonna do anyway?" Youichi asked.
"We are going to help with the preparations." Rei replied.
"Actually, Hotaru prohibits me from joining in the preparations. She said Subaru-nii said so."
"So I guess we are leaving you then." Nobara said.
"Leave me where Shino and Haru are."
"Can we do that, Hon?" Nobara asked my brother. I noticed this was the first I heard her call him 'Hon' and not 'Rei'.
"I guess."
"Then drive going there."
"Okay."
Youichi and I kept quiet while Rei and Nobara discussed about bringing me.
"Can I go with nee-chan, aniki?" Asked Youichi. Rei did not reply immediately so I guessed it was a 'no'. And I was right.
"You can't, you need to finish your part. Mikan is an exception."
"Fine." Youichi slumped on his seat.
The ride lasted for like- ten minutes when my brother stopped in front of a house. Well normally, it was not really a house but a mansion. I felt this mansion was so familiar but I brushed it off thinking that it might just be my imagination.
"They are here." My brother spoke.
"Whose house is this?" I asked.
"Just go." Nobara said.
I heeded their words and gave my goodbyes. I walked up the wide cobblestone porch and rang the bell. I waited for two minutes, I guess, until a butler opened the door.
"Who may I ask are you?" He asked. And in my opinion it was kind of rude.
"I'm Mikan Yukihira, I'm here for my nephews."
"Oh, the little Yukihira guests? This way please."
He led me through a huge double-door and a hall of rooms followed. We walked through the hallway until he opened the room with the biggest door. He opened it and I saw that the room kind of looked like a playroom.
"Excuse me, Maam. Miss Yukihira is here for her nephews." He presented me and as he moved sideways to present me, there were two little boys who ran to me.
"Auntie Mikan!" Chorused the two.
"Hey, little nephews. How you doing?"
"We haf fun. Aoi-nee-chan pwayed wid ush."(Aoi-nee-chan played with us) Shino replied. He wore a blue jumper that matched his hair.
"Aoi?" I asked in confusion.
"Yesh. Aoi-nee." I was answered by Haru, who wore a red jumper in contrast to his hair.
"Thank you for bringing her here. You may go now." A girl's voice spoke. "So you are Auntie Mikan, huh?"
"Yes, and you must be Aoi?"
"Yup." She nodded cheerfully.
"Aoi-?" I asked, demanding for a continuation.
"Oh, how rude of me. Nice to meet you, Mikan. I am Aoi Hyuuga."
"You're a Hyuuga? So, that means that this mansion is-"
"The Hyuuga mansion. Why? Haven't you been here?"
"It seemed familiar at first but then - wait, did you say 'Hyuuga' mansion?"
"Yes."
"And your name is Aoi Hyuuga?"
"Yes."
"So that means-"
"Aoi, who's - Mikan?" A voice which I know all too well spoke. I turned and saw the face of the person I so tried to avoid these past three days.
"Natsume." Came my stoic reply.
"Waaahh. Hansom nii-chan."(Handsome nii-chan) Haru said.
"What?" Natsume said, clearly disturbed by what Haru just called him.
"Yo wright. Auntie! Hansom nii-chan!"(You're right. Auntie, Handsome nii-chan) Shino replied pointing at Natsume while looking at me.
I was greatly overwhelmed by what my nephews said when they saw Natsume. And I saw a confused Natsume as Haru stretched his arms at him.
"What do you want with me little guy?" Natsume asked as he bent to Haru's height to talk to Haru properly.
"Me wan up."(Me want up) Natsume's eyes widened at this. I thought he was gonna stay that way, until he lifted Haru up.
"Yay, onii-chan is stwong too."(Yay, onii-chan is strong too) My nephew said, clearly enjoying it. Natsume gave a small smile which froze me for a few seconds when I felt a tug at my skirt. It was Shino and he was giving me those eyes that he also wanted to be carried. I bent to his height.
"What? You want me to carry you too?" He nodded. I was about to lift Shino when Natsume interrupted.
"Are you sure about that? How about your condition?" He asked.
"That's nothing, besides this is my beloved little nephew." I replied. I lifted Shino and Natsume turned back at Haru who was staring intently at his eyes.
"What?" Natsume asked dumbfoundedly as Haru's eyes widened at amazement.
"Pwetti eyesh! Jush waik Aoi-nee. Itch wed!"(Pretty eyes! Just like Aoi-nee. It's red) He exclaimed with glee.
"Auntie Mikan'sh aiysh ish alshho pwetty!"(Auntie Mikan's eyes is also pretty) Shino exclaimed not letting himself be beaten by his twin.
"Little guys, do you want to play?" Aoi asked.
"What?" Both of my nephews answered.
"Let's play house."
"Watsh dat?" Shino asked. Natsume and I looked at each other with dumbfounded looks. He looked at his sister demanding an explanation.
"Well, we will be a family with a mama and a papa. Onii-chan will be papa. Then Mikan-nee will be mama. What do you think?" Aoi asked looking at the boys.
"Aoi, you shouldn't have sugges-" Natsume said but was cut off by Haru who hugged him.
"Yay, papa." He mused. I giggled at Natsume's expression.
"Yukihira, you have weird nephews." He said and I responded with a giggle.
"Mama, I wanna go to papa." Shino said.
"What?" I asked dumbly. Natsume scoffed.
"Give him here then, Honey." He teased.
"Are you seriously playing along with them?" I asked.
"I want them to have fun. You should think of our children's happiness. You are their mama after all."
"Ugh, you're enjoying this aren't you? Oh well, I guess I'll do it for them. Ne~ papa?" I said. Natsume's eyes widened with surprise then softened immediately.
I did not know what to feel. Should I be happy? But, even though I would get to tell him my feelings, I would still be gone. I would be leaving him still. I don't want to hurt him but if I also won't say a word, I'd still be hurting him. What should I do?
"-ma! Mama! Ne~!"
"Eh? Shino? What do you want?"
"Papa."
"What?"
"He wants to come to me but you were spacing out. What were you thinking about, hon?" Natsume said.
I had forgotten that Shino requested that earlier.
"Sorry, Shino. Mama was spacing out. I am not feeling well." I told Shino as I walked towards Natsume to give Shino to him.
"Aw yu awright, mama?"(Are you alright, mama?) He asked.
I gave him to Natsume and excused myself to the bathroom. When I came back the boys were having so much fun with Natsume. I joined them and had fun myself. When it was already dusk, Nobara and Rei picked us up.
I slept with a smile on my face that night. For once, the thought of my sickness left me and I had fun.
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The universe just loves messing with me and my heart.
DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 12: VISIT
"How was your day yesterday?" My brother, Tsubasa asked.
"PFFFFFF!" I accidentally spit my hot choco.
"Hey!"
"Sorry." I said as I wiped myself. "It was fun. The boys had tons of fun. Right, boys?" I asked my nephews who were busy eating their pancakes.
"Yesh!" Shino said. "And Nachume-nii wash der. We played mama and pa-!"(And Natsume-nii was there) I covered his mouth before he could continue.
"Eh? Why are you covering his mouth?" Misaki asked as she entered the dining room.
"Nothing!" I replied.
"Why are you so defensive?" Rei asked.
"Something must have happened yesterday. It was his house after all." Nobara teased.
"So what really happened? What can you say, Haru?" Tsubasa asked.
"We pwayed mama and papa. Auntie wash mama." He replied. Oh shoot. Never mind covering Shino's mouth. Haru is the tattle tale.
I let go of Shino's mouth then proceeded to calmly sitting on my chair.
"So, who was "Papa"?" Asked Rei, placing his chin on his palms. I did not see that coming! Before I could react, Shino screamed with glee.
"Nachume-nii wash papa!" I stiffened on my chair.
"Oh, really?" Rei said with sheer amusement.
"So that's why she was so defensive." Tsubasa teased.
I blushed at their statements while the ladies giggled and my two brothers high-fived.
"I-!" Before I could finish, the door bell rang.
"I'll go." Nobara volunteered.
After a few seconds of Nobara's exit, everyone burst laughing.
"That's enough, Tsubasa. We've teased Mikan enough for the morning." Rei said, wiping a tear from his eye.
At the same time, Nobara entered the room with Ruka and Hotaru in tow.
"What did I miss?" Nobara asked.
"Why are you all holding your stomach?" Ruka asked.
"They are teasing me for what happened yesterday."
"That's because you are a baka, Mikan." Hotaru said.
"It's not about her being a baka, Hotaru. It's about her being a mama."
"Mikan? Mama?" she asked.
"Really? Who was papa then?" Ruka asked.
"Natsume." Rei said then burst out laughing again now with Ruka.
"Onii-chan, Aniki! This is not funny." I pouted.
"Hyuuga was papa?" Hotaru whispered, trying to register the fact. "That's a good information for blackmail." She said with dollar signs in her eyes.
"Even you Hotaru? Who can I run to when my best friend has already plotted her goal and my other best friend is laughing along with my brothers?"
"Just leave them be, Mikan." Misaki Consoled with me. I was about to go to her side and hug her when the doorbell rang. "I'll get it so you can finish your eating Nobara."
"Thanks, Misaki." Nobara said.
When Misaki exited the dining room to answer the door, everybody fell silent.
"I wonder who it could be. Sumire and the other girls already said that they can't come over." I said.
"Well, it might just be other people for the wedding preparations." Nobara answered.
I heard the door open.
"So, who was-! Aoi!" I exclaimed as I saw a cheerful Aoi enter our dining area.
"Yo! Hello Mikan-nee. Where are Shiro and Haru?" Aoi asked dumbly.
"I wonder where they could be." Tsubasa said with a wink.
"You're right. Where could my sons be?" Rei said.
"Eh? They're gone?" I giggled and pointed under the table. Aoi got my clue and she ducked to peek under the table.
"Boo!" She said and Shino and Haru started laughing.
"Aoi-nee found ush. Auntie did not tell?" Shino asked.
"No. I had no idea where you were."
"Papa?" Haru asked.
"No. Papa was worried." Rei said.
"Uncle?" Shino and Haru said both turning to face Tsubasa.
"Nope. I had no idea." He said.
"Sho who shaid?" Shino asked putting up a pose of a thinking man.
"Ah! Auntie Nobara!" Haru exclaimed, making Nobara spit her tea.
"Eh! What? Auntie was drinking tea." She exclaimed.
"Eh? So who said?" They asked.
"Nobody said. You two were so cute that I saw "Moe" coming out from under the table." Aoi reasoned.
"Moe?" Haru asked.
"Yes, Moe."
"You are both welcome here anytime." Misaki said to whoever she was talking to as they entered the dining room. "Don't think about it."
"It's just that my sister has gotten somewhat attached to those two." That voice. How could I not think that he will come. Aoi is here well he would also be.
"Oh, it's fine. Sorry you had to comply to your sister though."
"Yeah. She blackmailed me to come with her. And it's a week-long holiday anyway so I have a lot of free time." I stood stiff while looking at Natsume as the door opened.
"Oh, we still have another guest. Mikan? Why are you looking like you have seen a ghost?"
"Misaki, Natsume is Mikan's fiancé, remember?" Tsubasa said.
"Does she have to react that way?"
"Well, he is actually more than a fiancé. He is-"
"What do you mean of that Tsubasa?" Rei interrupted him with an evil aura surrounding him.
"Rei. Stop acting like an overprotective father. If Mikan lo-!" I stuffed a cupcake in Nobara's mouth.
"Sorry, Nobara-nee. That is a secret."
"Can you cut her off in a more ladylike manner? You're choking her." Misaki said.
I let go of Nobara and she gasped for air.
"Mikan, kitchen." Rei ordered.
I went to the kitchen with him as Tsubasa followed. When we arrived to the kitchen, I was bombarded with questions.
"So what does Tsubasa mean about him being more than a fiancé? Is he your husband already? Are you hiding it from me? What? Tell me." Rei asked.
"Aniki, first of all, how could I answer you in the middle of you shooting questions? Second, what Tsubasa-nii means of him being more than a fiancé is that I love him. Third, he is not my husband. And fourth, we are not hiding anything from you."
"So if you love him, why don't we proceed your wedding then?"
Another question at my doorstep.
Aniki, you know I can't do that.
DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 13 : CONFUSION
I can't believe my brother asked me that question yesterday. After he asked me that, I felt like I was covered in confusion again.
Flashback
"Aniki it's not that easy." Tsubasa answered for me. "At first the engagement was just to merge the two companies. But if Mikan feels something deeper for him now, it would be hard for her to leave."
"He does not feel the same anyway, he would not be hurt."
"That's the problem aniki, he feels the same way. At that time when I had my attack and he was the one to come to my aid. He told me after I told him and Hotaru the whole truth." I said.
"Is that the reason why you went stiff when you saw him enter?"
"After he told me, I couldn't give an answer yet. Not that I couldn't but I didn't. I know my answer but I couldn't bear myself to tell him when I know that I would hurt him when I leave."
"Are you gonna cancel the engagement?" He asked.
"Maybe after onii-chan's wedding. I don't want to bother mom and dad before that."
"But the wedding is six days from now. And we are one step away from being done with the preparations. Can't you tell them now?"
"I don't know."
"Anyway, we should go back, they might find it weird if we've been here for too long. But when you tell mom and dad, bring me with you." Tsubasa said.
"Me too. Now let's go." Rei said.
After we came out I did not know how to face Natsume. I avoided his gaze the whole time he was there. I filled my mind with thoughts of fun things to do with Aoi and the boys. I don't even know how I slept.
End of flashback
"-kan? Mikan!"
"What? I'm so sorry, Sumire."
"What's wrong with you girl? You have been daydreaming. Anyway, I was talking about my time with Yome yesterday. I didn't know he was that humorous. I might fall for him any sooner now."
"Sumire! He is behind you!" Anna said to tease her.
"What! Where?!" Sumire said looking behind her.
"I was just teasing." Anna giggled.
"Well, you have the guts to tease me now when you have your boyfriend with you. So, Yuu, is Anna a good girl?"
"Sumire, he is not my boyfriend anymore. He is my fiancé and our families have already met so it's final." Anna said as she held out her hand with an engagement ring.
"Bummer! Where is Nonoko now? I need a companion in the singles street."
"She is having a date with the guy whom her parents arranged for her. If I remember correctly, his name was Kitsu…ne…me?-"
"Kitsuneme Yome?"
"Why, yes. How'd you know?"
"He is the brother of Koko."
"Oh good. If he and Nonoko get together, you can ask him advice for Koko." Anna laughed.
"Mikan why are you being quiet? It does not mean that since you are marrying the Prince Hyuuga, you can keep quiet about it all."
"Sumire!"
"It's okay, Anna. Anyway, I have something to confess. I am planning to cancel my engagement to Hyuuga."
"What? You can't do that, Mikan. You might break him." Sumire shrieked
"Sumire don't exaggerate. She is just cancelling the engagement. Not tell him she does not love him." Anna said.
"But it might still be the same. I would still break him indirectly."
"But the merge?" Anna said.
"I don't know."
"It's okay Mikan." Sumire said.
"What's wrong with you?" A male's voice said from behind. We turned and saw Ruka with Hotaru.
"Hotaru, why did you come with your fiance?" Nonoko came from behind them with Kitsu. "And Nonoko is even here. You're making me lonelier here on the singles street." Sumire complained.
"Actually, Sumire there is an emergency over there and you are needed." Hotaru said.
"Why am I needed? I am not a rescuer." Sumire said as she stood up. "Where?"
"At Cat Ears Café." Hotaru replied. Sumire left.
"What's there, Hotaru?" I asked.
"Koko, he asked us to help him prepare. He wants to ask Sumire out for real."
"Really? Now we all have pairs." Nonoko said.
"Actually Mikan is planning to cancel her engagement with Hyuuga."
"What? Why? The merge?" Ruka asked.
"Okay. I get you, Mikan. I would have done the same if that happened to me."
"What? What could you have done? Tell me, Hotaru. I ha-!" Hotaru cut Ruka off with a kiss.
"You don't have to know, Ruka." After that, Ruka kept silent.
We continued talking at the café we stayed at. Koko and Sumire came back with a beet red Sumire holding Koko's hand. I smiled and laughed along with them but in my head, there were a lot of questions flying around.
While looking away from the group I saw the most unusual couple I could imagine. I saw Youichi and Aoi. My gang shut up and looked to where I was watching and they saw them too. They were laughing and talking with each other like a real couple. Everyone was looking at their direction, they looked perfect. Just then, I had an idea.
"I'll be right back." I told my gang. From behind, I heard Ruka ask where I was going. And Hotaru just told him that I had a plan in mind. Just as expected from my best friend, she knows when I have a plan.
I approached Aoi and Youichi from behind with a question and a very serious face.
"Since when have you two been going out?"
"Onee-chan?!/Mikan-nee?!" They both exclaimed jumping back.
I looked at both of them blushing madly, I laughed at their actions.
"You are not mad, nee-chan?" Youichi asked.
"No, in fact, you two are the answer to one of my problem." I told them about my plan of cancellation.
"But the merge? Are you sure?"
"About that merge, how long have you two been going out? Answer me first."
"We were already together even before I left for the States." Youichi answered.
"Do aniki and onii-chan know this, Youichi?"
"Yes, nee-chan."
"Does your brother know this, Aoi?"
"Yes, Mikan-nee."
"Am I the only one who is blind about this fact?"
Before either of them could answer someone called out from behind.
"Aoi! Youichi! Fancy seeing you two here. And Mikan?"
"How come I did not know they were going out? Ne~ Aniki?"
"Sorry, Mikan." He answered.
"Well, your idiotic brother here thought that it would be better to tell you after your wedding and then you planned on cancelling the engagement. He vowed to never let you know so that instead of cancelling, you would move the wedding to an earlier date."
"I thought you didn't want me to be bounded by marriage early?"
"When you said you love Natsume and he loves you, I wanted you two to be together."
"You love onii-chan, Mikan-nee?" Aoi asked.
"Yes but, I won't be here for long. I'm sure Youichi has told you about it. My brother is such a tattle tale if you know what I mean."
"Yes he did. He is."
"Hey don't gossip about me in front of me."
"Anyway, why are you here, Mikan?" Nobara asked.
"Well, I'm with my friends and-" As I pointed to the gang, I saw Natsume with them. They were talking and I saw Sumire point to my direction. Natsume looked up, he talked to them for a while then began walking to the door towards our direction.
"Umm…Aniki, I'm going home." I sprinted toward the parking lot to my car.
When I got in, I started the engine immediately and drove off. I went home directly and locked myself in my room. I guess I can't bear to face him after what I was planning to do.
Now, I was back to square one. I was avoiding him again.
Am I really doing what is right?
DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 14: CANCELLED
I decided to tell my parents today about the cancellation.
I was walking to their study, I was quite nervous. They might get mad at me for backing out. I held the doorknob. I was still hesitating. I gathered my courage and opened the door to my father's study.
When I entered, I saw Aoi and Natsume with their parents, Aunt Kaoru and Uncle Ioran. My parents were there too. My siblings. Even Hotaru and Ruka were there.
"Why is everyone here?"
"We were about to start a meeting but since you are here. Please state your business." My dad said.
"Okay." I put on a serious business-like expression. "I want to cancel my engagement with Natsume."
"Why? What has gotten into you Mikan?" Dad spoke.
"I made this decision. And I also thought of a way to keep the merge intact."
"And what may that be?" My mom asked.
"Instead of Natsume and I being engaged, let Youichi and Aoi take our place."
"What?" Aunt Kaoru spoke.
"They don't even know each other." Uncle Ioran said.
"As a matter of fact, they do. My two older brothers as well as Natsume knew about their relationship, which I just found out recently. Aoi and Youichi have been going out even since before Youichi went to the States."
"Is this true Natsume?" Aunt Kaoru said.
"Yes."
"Then why didn't you tell us sooner? We could have arranged a double wedding with Tsubasa."
"You are not angry mom?"
"Why would I be? I trust my lowerclassmen and best friend that her children are best suited for mine. I know Youichi will take care of Aoi just as how your brother would have taken care of Mikan. But I just want to ask why you want to cancel?"
"Because I don't want Natsume to be in pain when I leave."
"Leave? What do you mean by leave?"
"I have a deadline of sixteen days before I leave this world."
"Sixteen days? Yuka, Izumi, why didn't you tell us."
"We were told about her deadline after the engagement. We wanted to tell you sooner but then we got caught up in a series of preparations."
"Did you know about this, Natsume?"
"Yes."
"Then why didn't you tell us to cancel?"
"Because I love Mikan and I was gonna ask her to marry me earlier."
"But since she has cancelled the engagement you have no choice."
"Mikan, is this your answer to my confession?"
I kept silent.
"Okay, I get it. You can all talk about your businesses. I'm leaving." Natsume walked past me.
"I did this for your sake." He stopped just a foot behind me.
"How can this be for my sake?"
"You won't get it."
"How will I get it if you don't tell me? After all the care and attention I gave you. This is your answer, right? You don't feel the same way that I do. I know that now. You don't need to push it on my face." He started walking towards the door again.
"I did this because I knew that you would be hurt when I leave this world already." I heard gasps fill the room. He stopped with his hands already on the knob.
"Just because of that? You could have just thought of it as business."
"I did not want to think of it that way! You are too special for me to see you hurt." I said as I knelt to the ground crying already.
"What do you mean by that?" He said turning back to me.
"Get a clue already, baka. It means that I love you and I can't bear to hurt you."
"Say that again."
"I love you, baka Natsume." He pulled me up and kissed me.
"You should have told me earlier."
"Umm… Is the engagement still on?" Youichi asked.
"Yes. I want her to be a Mrs. Hyuuga even when she leaves." Natsume replied.
"But wouldn't you be lonely?"
"I can always borrow adorable nephews to play with me, right Aoi?"
"Nii-chan!" Aoi blushed.
"She is so adorable." Youichi said as he pulled Aoi to him and planned to kiss her.
"Not so fast young man." Uncle Ioran interrupted.
"Eh? Why?"
"You two are still starting college. You've got four years together. Your sister is an exception." Dad said.
"Fine then." Youichi pouted as he held Aoi's hand only. Every one burst out laughing.
"Speaking of weddings, Hotaru and Ruka have been silent the whole time. When are you two planning to get married?" My mom asked.
"After graduation."
"That's Hotaru for you very straight forward." Aunt Kaoru said.
"That's one of the things I love about her." Ruka said hugging Hotaru by the waist.
"Stop! Enough kisses for today. Let's plan for the double wedding!" Aunt Kaoru suggested.
"I already contacted the designer. Actually, the original goal of this was to really make the double wedding. We were gonna surprise Mikan but then." Mom said.
"Nice." Aunt Kaoru laughed. "What can we help with then?"
"Hotaru how are the preparations?" Mom asked.
"We need a reception venue, food and accommodations for the guests. That is all."
"Consider them done. So the before-wedding preparations are done?" Aunt Kaoru asked.
"Yes, took care of all of it. There's just the after-wedding." Mom said.
"Let me handle that."
"Hotaru, Ruka, you two can have your date now. We'll handle the rest of the preparations." Mom said.
"Mikan, Natsume, you two have a lot to talk about, right? Have your date too." Aunt Kaoru said.
"Fine, then. See you later then." Natsume said.
"Bye." Hotaru, Ruka and I chorused.
We left the room and proceeded to our own vehicles. Hotaru and Ruka to theirs and Natsume and I to his. He insisted on driving. We went to a café and talked about a lot of things. I even apologized to him and he forgave me. The day went by fast but it was the best I've had ever since I was given a deadline.
Today I forgot about my sickness and I had a very good day.
Maybe this isn't so bad after all.
DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 15 : ENGAGEMENT
"Mikan! Hurry we have to prepare. You woke up late again. It's past ten." Nobara said as she woke me up.
"Nobara-nee, its ten thirty and I am tired. Can't you wake me up later." I said as I wrapped myself up with my blanket.
"Mikan, there is a party later at four and you are one of the guests of honor. So hurry up."
"What kind of party is it anyway?"
"I was not informed but they said I have to be with you and Misaki the whole day until the party."
"Where is Misaki-nee anyway?"
"I'm here and I'm ready to leave." Misaki said as she burst open my door. "Now, Mikan hurry up."
"Fine, fine." I said as I stood up and went to the bathroom.
I took a quick shower and when I went out Misaki and Nobara had already prepared clothes for me, they pushed me into my changing room and urged me to change.
After I changed they immediately dragged me off to nowhere. Before I realized it, we were at the shop of our trusted make-up artist, Sumire of course.
"What took you so long? I waited like forever." She complained.
"Mikan was such a turtle." Nobara said.
"Do your thing already." Misaki urged.
Sumire began her work on me then she left me for a while to let the whatever thing on my face and hair work. Then attended to Misaki and Nobara. As she left Misaki and Nobara she finalized what she did to me when she finished, she told me to wait and stay put. I waited for a few minutes until she declared she was done.
"How about yourself?" Misaki asked.
"I already have my clothes anyway. I'll see you at the party later." Sumire then exited inside her shop to a sort of backstage.
"Where are we headed to next?" I asked.
"To Hotaru and Ruka, we are getting your dress. Then we'll have lunch over at Yuu and Anna." Nobara answered.
"What are we going to do from one to four?"
"Hotaru is best to answer that." Misaki answered.
I stayed silent on the drive to Hotaru. When we arrived, she and Ruka were all ready and we drove to Anna's family's restaurant.
Oh I forgot to say Anna is actually the daughter of the owner of one-fourth of the restaurants at our place then Sumire is a famous model/designer. Lastly before I forget, Ruka is actually the owner of a lot of car manufacturers and Hotaru is the owner of the best gadget company.
Now back to the story, we arrived at the restaurant and the whole family was there, including the Hyuuga's. When I arrived I was seated next to Natsume, he gave me a peck on the cheek as I sat down. Without further ado, we ordered and ate. Lunch was full of different topics and we ate happily. We finished lunch and Natsume was dragged by my mom and Aunt Kaoru out.
"I leave Mikan to your hands until tonight." Mom said before disappearing.
"We'll see you later." My dad said as he and Uncle Ioran followed them out.
"I guess we should get going too." Hotaru said as she grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the restaurant.
"Where are we going Hotaru?" I asked.
"We are going to finish the rest of you." She simply said.
I said no more for I know that a word more and Hotaru would surely blast me.
The rest of the afternoon I was dragged from boutiques to salons to spas. Finally after three and a half hours, I was already in the limo that was on the way to the party venue, I did not get the clear logic of riding a limo when we could have just rode our cars for simplicity. The limo parked right in front of the door of the venue. When the car stopped two line of black-suited men lined from the car door to the venue door. Paparazzi were everywhere and flashes almost blinded me.
"Wow! This is quite the event." Hotaru made a comment as she stepped out of the limo.
"Are we mixed up with a different party? I thought ours was just a family celebration."
"For once, about this, I have no idea. By the way our escorts are already coming this way." Hotaru said.
I looked over at the end of the line and saw Natsume and Ruka walk their ways towards us. When Natsume arrived, the flashes were more and he did something I did not expect in public. He gave me a peck on the cheek as a greeting; this caused an uproar in the press.
"Are you two in a deep relationship?" I heard one reporter ask.
Natsume snaked his arms on my petite waist and smirked at the lady, possibly at the camera. "You'll see." He said as he gracefully dragged me in. Ruka and Hotaru followed behind.
"What is this about? Do you know anything?" I asked.
"I was actually just briefed about this a while ago and they said that it is to be kept a secret from you."
"That's unfair." I pouted.
"You're really adorable." Natsume chuckled.
Before I could say anything more the door to the hall where our party was being held opened.
"You've arrived." Aunt Kaoru said as she saw me enter.
"You two look so perfect. Hotaru and Ruka too." Mom said.
"Well now that you are here, it's time to make the announcement." Dad said as he and Uncle Ioran came. Uncle Ioran smiled and turned to the guests.
"What announcement?" I asked.
"Just watch." Mom said as we all turned our attention to Uncle Ioran.
"Attention everyone! Now that our guests of honour are present, I would like to make the announcement. Of course we wouldn't have this party without something formal, right?" he asked in which some chuckled. "Tonight is a very important night for both the Yukihara's and Hyuuga's, because tonight we are proud to announce the engagement of our children and the new partnership of our families. Help me welcome my son, Natsume Hyuuga and his now fiancée, Mikan Yukihara as the newly engaged couple." Applause broke out in the room.
I heard a lot of murmurs. "The Hyuuga's and the Yukihara's that were peacefully on top are merging? This has got to be the biggest joke. Both companies are sure to rise to power. They are gonna be unstoppable." These bothersome stuffs bothered me.
The rest of the party, I was meeting business tycoons in person and not in researches. I entertained tons of guests. I received a lot of congratulations and returned them with much gratitude. If Natsume wasn't with me the whole time, I would have collapsed. But thankfully, my boyf - scratch that – fiancé never left my side. This day was so tiring and I fell asleep after I changed for bed.
I'm so happy. I wish this will be for keeps.
How was it guys? For me, there were a lot of rushed parts. Anywee, thanks for reading.
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