I look up at Takumi, his face full of emotions. I have to go. But my feet can't seem to process what my mind tells it to do.
Knock! Knock!
We both turn to look at the double doors. The brunette opens the door and I realize the position were in. My arms up on his face, his are on my waist pulling me close. Damn! I look like a mistress caught in act! I quickly push him away and fix my crumpled dress. Ms. Brunette looks like she has seen a ghost with her mouth opened in shock.
"What do you want?" Takumi says with annoyance. Doesn't he feel the least bit of embarrassment at all?
"Ah…Uhm..ah..the..uhm" The poor girl stutters.
"Just spit it out" He sounds really irritated.
"Uhm…The Board of Directors is waiting in the conference room" I could sense that she's frightened by Takumi's look.
He's so bossy. "Tell them I'll be there in a minute" His oh-so-authorative voice orders. I roll my eyes on him.
The girl nervously leaves us both alone.
Awkward silence… I'm blushing furiously with what just happened until I hear loud laughing Takumi.
"What's so funny?" I sharply say.
"You look so cute embarrassed"
"I-I'm leaving!" I turn around heading for the door. Surprisingly, he did not stop me this time.
...
I get in the car and start to drive. Fast. I want to get away. Away from him, away from here, I don't know! He left me! How on earth could I succumb to his scheme just like that? 6 years of pain! My foot steps harder on the gas.
Soon enough, I check and I see I'm going way way over the speed limit. I slow down and make a right turn to the Igarashi building.
"How dare you do that to me!" I scream at Tora the moment I get in his office. Such an improper thing to say to your boss but this time it's personal.
"I don't know what you're talking about" He says as he takes his eyes from his laptop.
Aghhhh! I leave his office. This is work. I can't beat him to pulp here. I walk to my table and start typing some things. Last time I checked it was only 3:30pm now it's about 6pm. I look around and realize most people probably went home already. I hear my computer's familiar sound telling me I have new mail.
To: Misaki Ayuzawa
This is to remind you of the Annual Fundraising Event of the 'Green Earth' tomorrow. You promised me you would come if I'd "Save the Earth" remember? Will pick you up at 7pm tomorrow with Charles.
Tora Igarashi
CEO, Igarashi Corp.
P.S. I'm sorry.
Oh right… When all I want is to lock myself up in my room, he reminds me of my promise to go to an event full of people talking about stuff I have no idea about. Geez. How could this get any worse?
...
The following night…
Fundraising means people with millions of money which means elegant dress code. Ugh!
I picked a dark blue asymmetric dress flowing smoothly to my high heels. I wear my hair up in a ballerina bun.
If I were to choose, I would wear jeans and converse and spare I from this uncomfort.
I sit at the back of the limo, looking out the window. Charles is talking with Tora, trying to prove he could ride his bike without the training wheels.
"But I'm telling you daddy, I could do it!" He sounds desperate and cute though. I wonder why he didn't ask me to teach him instead.
"You're mom would kill me if you scratch your knee" Damn right!
I'm still not talking to Tora after what he did to me!
Later on, we approach the mansion's gate then the car stops in front of the main doors. Woah. There are a lot of cars. A boy, an employee perhaps, opens the door. I set my high heels on the ground and gracefully get out of the car. Charles comes out excitedly and takes my left hand.
We walk in with Tora beside me. Oh! The interior is very… well-designed. Marble floors, they remind me of the 18th century castles where kings and queens hold their parties. It's a good thing I grabbed this dress on a big time sale last year because I won't buy this full price.
People are busy talking with each other. There are like so many in tuxedos and elegant dresses. A butler leads us to our table. It is a big round table about 12 chairs around it. And in our places, there's a name card, Mr. Igarashi, Ms. Ayuzawa and Sir Charles Igarashi.
"Mom! Look! It's my name on it!" Charles points to the name card with a huge smile and I'm shocked!
I bend down so I could look him eye-to-eye. "Since when did your name become Igarashi?" I ask him.
"Uhm…" He looks up at Tora asking a little help.
"They probably didn't mean it" He shrugs.
I don't want to ruin a beautiful night so I'm letting this go, for now. But I'm still not talking to him!
Suddenly a noise could be heard. The microphone is being adjusted and all guests turn to look at the stage.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank you all for coming. And from deep gratitude, I would like to call Mr. Takumi Walker, our dear guest of honor tonight."
The MC eyes the place probably trying to spot his guest of honor.
And from a table nearby, Takumi stands. He's in a black tuxedo with disheveled hair. He looks beautiful. Wait! What on earth am I talking about?!
People start clapping their hands and Takumi walks up the stage.
The MC hands the mic to . Takumi smiles and the whole world is silent.
"Thank you everyone, for your undying support. Please, do enjoy the evening with me" He ends his speech and everyone starts to clap again. I bring my hands together like everyone else.
The MC looks at Takumi and asks.
"Mr. Takumi Walker, forgive me for this, but ladies have been asking me this and I'm not sure what to tell them"
It was with a hint of humor and people began to smile.
"So, here it goes…Brace yourselves ladies"
"Is the most desired heart by ladies already taken?" He asks confidently.
All of a sudden the atmosphere changes. People are quiet waiting for Takumi's answer and suspense was in the air.
I felt my body tensed as we watched Takumi bringing up the mic to his lips.
"Yes"
Gasps and surprise came out from everyone.
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