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It's a bright sunny morning; the sunshine came through the glass wall of our high-rise apartment in the city. The ridiculously expensive apartment came as a wedding present from Takumi 6 years ago. I would have transferred and left it- together with the memories of the past with him. But, things never go my way. I learned I was pregnant and I had no plans to burden my mom with me. I was 19 back then, 19! I love my son nonetheless. He's the best thing that came into my life.

Such a great way to start the day with pancakes and bacons for breakfast…

"Daddy told me he'll teach me how to bike today!" he states excitedly before taking a bite of his pancake. My little boy is still in his pajamas and disheveled hair. Normally, 10 am was his wake up time on weekends but he has been talking about this since last week.

"Daddy…You mean Tora?"" I asked even if I very well know the answer. Ate age 4, Charles started wondering about his father and every time, I would easily change the topic but it seems that my old scheme won't help me anymore as my son grows smarter. Every thing started with a silly question…

Flashback 2 years ago…

They were enjoying vanilla ice cream in the park and out of the blue the little boy spoke, "Mommy, I need a daddy on father's day next week". Misaki's eyes widened in shock. She really didn't know what to say… Suddenly her phone rang, distracting the boy out of his intense curiosity.

"Misaki Ayuzawa speaking" She sounded very formal when she answered her phone- a company phone.

"Are you in a blue dress right now?" The voice was playful and familiar but she could not make sense of someone asking about her outfit.

"Who is this?" The only people who knew her number were work-related people and family. She waited for an answer but no sound came out. Talking non-sense was not on her list today and before she could press any button, the other line came alive.

"Turn around" He ordered in such an authorative voice.

Leaning back on a luxurious sports car, a tall handsome man smiled at her with the phone on his ear. It was Tora Igarashi, the CEO of her company. Technically, he was directly her boss because she worked as his secretary for 6 months already. His smile was so bright; Misaki was helpless in smiling back at him. Charles watched him like a hawk as Tora paced towards the swing where they were. He looked up to his mom. Then to the man.

"Can you be my daddy?" He blurted out loud like he was asking for candy.

Misaki's eyes were twice its size. She stood frozen, processing the unbelievable words of her son.

"I never had a son before" Tora explained, bending down to the level of the little boy.

"Uhmmm" Charles little finger tapped his chin while looked like he was in deep thought.

"OH! I know! You could Google it! How to be a dad to Charles!" He enthusiastically said. He was serious and Misaki remained paralyzed on her feet.

Tora couldn't contain his amusement and looked at Misaki. After a long minute, she blushed red realizing Tora's yellow orbs on her.

"Ah…I…Uhm…" She took a deep breath to try and gain her composure.

"I'm sorry Mr. Igarashi. This is my son Charles. Is there anything I could do for you?" Her tone switched that it sounded so business like, so serious.

"Have dinner with me" He said amused with Misaki's sudden shift.

Charles looked up to his mom waiting for an answer together with Tora.

"Okay but on one condition." She finally said.

"Anything for you Ms. Ayuzawa"

She came close to whisper in his ear. "Be sure not to play with my son's feelings."

Tora was his dad for the school's father's day activity. And from that day, Charles would run to Tora every time he needed a father, not only for school but as a son who needed the love of both his parents.

Present Day…

"Yup! He said he would come over and pick us up after his meeting at 2?" He tells me.

"Oh right, he has an important meeting today…" I've been working as Tora's secretary. I plan his schedule weekly; of course, Saturdays are always booked with lunch meetings, social parties, fundraising and all.

"Can we go to his office and surprise him? Please Mommy…" He's giving me that puppy dog look. Ughhh. He's not playing fair.

"He's a busy CEO, Charles. We can't just go there and bug him" I try to explain.

"But mom, he's my daddy!" He whines like it's his right but that's the point- he's not Charles' father.

"Charles, you very well know that Tora is busy man and I've told you ever since" I' say sharply.

"I know, I know." His playful mood vanished. His food remained untouched for the whole tome.

"Fine, I'll see if we could go there today" I relent to his pouty face. He's been so excited and I can't bear to burst his bubble.

Igarashi Corp.

Since its, Saturday which means no work for me, we stayed in the lobby while waiting for Tora. I texted him earlier. He said he'd be done at 2 pm and it's about 1:50 pm. The elevator's "Ping!" Woke Charles' senses and got him running to the elevator.

"Daddy!" He enthusiastically shouts.

I quickly follow him, scared that he might bump someone or get lost.

He halts in front of the elegant elevator doors as it opens, and there, I see those emerald eyes I saw last week in the airport.

"Charles" Tora sees Charles and looks at me. I can see him through my peripheral sight but my eyes are seemingly locked with those of Takumi's.

My mind regains control over my paralyzed body when the people inside starts walking out the elevator. I move out of the way trying to comprehend what just happened.

Surely, these people are important people and I must show proper manners. Tora introduces me as his secretary; it's a good thing I decided to go on a knee length dress today rather than jeans. The ritual of shaking hands to finish a good business meeting finally ended leaving me, Tora, Takumi, and Charles together.

He looks at Charles. My heart is beating so fast, so loud. My breathing is shallow and fast. After leaving me, leaving us, he comes back.

He takes his eyes off Charles and looks at Tora.

"Just send my secretary the plans. I'm going ahead." He extends his hand to Tora and they shake hands firmly.

My mind is tensed right no and he surprisingly gives out his hand to me.

"Misaki" My name sounds so… different in his voice.

I take his hand and I see his eyes widen a fraction. I don't get it until realization hits me.

His thumb runs over my wedding ring. The moment he sees gold band with an elegant emerald stone and diamonds on the sides, a cocky smirk appeared on his gorgeous face.

"Beautiful ring" He says then walks away to the grand doors of the building.

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