Kombawa... Genki desu ka? Atashi genki desu... Here's chapter 3... My roommate was having a high fever... Pity her... But she was so determined to go to her classes... I'm touched... I'm going to work harder... -clutch hands- Please R&R... -bow- Thanks for midnightblue123 for R&R... Thank you so much... -bow-
On to the story...
Chapter 3: A Talk Could Make Us Happy
"Who's there?" the girl asked and walked towards the sound. Hana tried to hide but she twisted her ankle. It hurt really bad that she had to yelp.
"Gomenasai," Hana bowed when Mei Xin saw her sitting on the floor with an aching ankle.
"What are you doing here?" Mei Xin asked as she never thought Hana would be there.
"I was walking by when I heard a sound and here I am," Hana said and tried to get up but couldn't. Mei Xin helped her and made her sat on the piano's seat.
"Why aren't you in the party?" Hana asked as Mei Xin was being silent.
"I don't really know the answer, Ne... Akimine-san," Mei Xin answered and smiled.
"Oh yes, I still don't know your name," Hana explained and scratched her head.
"Mei Xin or Kanda Yukiko," Mei Xin answered. Hana did not know why she felt so comfortable with Mei Xin. It's the same feeling when she talked to Xiao Lu and Fujitaka.
"Nice song you got there, Mei Xin," Hana said.
"It will be much nicer if it could be played with violin and piano combination," Mei Xin smiled as she recalled the memory where she and Mei Xi always played music together.
"I can play the violin but unfortunately, I didn't bring my violin," Hana said with a frustrated voice. Mei Xin looked at her and quickly stood up and went to another room.
"I thought I still got a violin here," Mei Xin showed a violin in her hand. Hana smiled and took it when Mei Xin gave it to her.
"So, where did you learn to play violin?" Mei Xin asked, getting to know Hana.
"I don't know. I just knew it. Chikane said I've became someone else ever since I woke up from the coma. My favourite has changed and now I can play music too and she even told me that I used to be a tone-deaf. Maybe it's just my hidden talent," Hana looked at the violin as Mei Xin looked at her with a shocked look.
"I'll play the piano and you followed me," Mei Xin gave the instruction.
Don't you remember me?
I'm so close to you
I've been waiting for years
To embrace you again
We finally met
But it seems you can't remember me
We've been the best of friends
Did I ever give you agony?
That you don't wanna remember me
Or are you not the one I miss
But it can't be true
Hana followed Mei Xin's instruction quite very well and they were having so much fun. They didn't even realize it was getting late.
"You're good," Mei Xin smiled. Hana did remind her of Mei Xi. It can't be true she's not Mei Xi. They talked and talked and talked about themselves. And the more they talked, the more Mei Xin thought Hana is Mei Xi. Her favourite, her talents and everything about Hana are just the same as Mei Xi.
"I want to ask you about something but maybe it's too personal," Hana said with uneasy voice.
"Don't worry, just ask," Mei Xin said as she tried to read her mind but it was so blank. Hana wasn't thinking at all. It was true that she lost her whole memory.
"Why did you cry just now, before I…? I twisted my ankle?" Hana asked.
"Did I?" Mei Xin asked with shock. Hana nodded and sweatdropped at Mei Xin. How could she cry and not knowing about it? This girl is so weird.
"I'm sorry. I didn't realize I was crying at all. Maybe it's because I've made a promise to be happy," Mei Xin giggled faintly.
"A promise?" Hana asked, she wanted to know about it. She just needed to know it. It was making her eager. Hana just wanted to know what promise can make a girl like Mei Xin did not realize that she was crying.
"Em, Mei Xi said she wanted everyone to be happy before she died. And that's the reason why I'm not going to be sadden so easily but I just can't hear people saying her name in front of me. It hurts so badly but I can't cry because I've made a promise to be happy forever. Weird, right? But that's the truth," Mei Xin smiled as she held her knees.
"I'm not sure I'll be able to keep a promise like that and I'm sure your sister will not be angry with you even if you break it," Hana said and sighed.
"It's getting late. We should go. Let me help you," Mei Xin helped Hana to get up and put Hana's arm on her shoulder. They walked slowly through the corridor when Hana spoke out.
"I don't know you had this corridor," Hana laughed at herself because that means she was walking around the house.
"It's hidden, that's why," Mei Xin explained but not in details because Hana would not know about the cards.
"I don't know if this is a good idea. Maybe I shouldn't go to Sakura's house. Izumi was just going to hit her brother. I don't want to ruin the party," Hana said guiltily.
"This party is all about you. If you are not there, then what's the point of the party?" Mei Xin smiled, trying to assure Hana.
"Huh? What's that supposed to mean? You mean if Sakura didn't meet me today, there was no party?" Hana asked and shocked too.
"There you are, honey. I was searching for you all over," Eiji said, panting hard. He turned his look at Hana, who he thought has already left the party. He smiled and helped Hana as he saw how Hana was walking with difficulty.
"Thanks," Hana smiled.
"You know, for the first time I thought you two were sisters because this is my first time I could see someone look just like Mei Xi smile happily," Eiji said as Mei Xin already turned her look away.
"You mean Mei Xi was never happy?" Hana asked with pity.
"No! I mean she always looked so serious, that's why. Please don't get it all wrong," Eiji giggled nervously. Hana smiled and nodded. She looked at Mei Xin who was all-silent.
"Mei Xin, is there anything wrong?" Hana asked worriedly. Mei Xin startled and looked at Hana who was smiling brightly.
"Did I say something wrong? Gomen na, honey" Eiji bowed his head with pleading eyes. Mei Xin looked at them and laughed faintly.
"Why do you look so stressful? It's okay, nothing is wrong. I just … just … nothing's wrong," Mei Xin smiled bitterly.
"Sometimes the past can be so painful, that's why I'm so happy because I can't remember a thing about my past. But there's time when I feel so sad that I can't remember my past. I don't even know if I had painful memories or even happy memories. I'm so jealous with all of you," Hana looked at Mei Xin who looked at her with shock.
"And I'm jealous with you too because you are so happy and had no past to worry about, no past to feel guilt about, no past to be cry about," Mei Xin smiled turned more relaxed.
"Then, we have a draw. Maybe we should talk with each other a lot because I'm feeling much better after talking to you," Hana smiled warmly at Mei Xin who smiled back. Eiji smiled and looked at the sky.
"Thanks, God. You gave my love her smile back. Arigatou, Kami-sama," Eiji looked Mei Xin and Hana who were laughing together, just like long-lost siblings.
"Ouch!" Hana screamed when she walked using her injured feet.
"What's wrong?" Mei Xin asked worriedly. Her heart was thumping fast.
"Ha… ha… ha… I forgot I twisted my ankle just now," Hana laughed.
"Baka, you frightened me," Eiji said angrily.
"Go. Men. Ne," Hana smiled innocently.
"Please don't smile like that. I don't want to fall for another girl in front of my honey," Eiji said as Mei Xin gave him a death glare, which she learned from Touya. Hana burst into laughter.
"Then you will have to answer to Izumi. He would never let me go," Hana blurted out. Hana was not thinking what she was talking about. It just slipped out her mouth and she was not even listening to what she was talking. Mei Xin and Eiji looked Hana who was laughing uncontrollably. They never thought that Izumi would tie Hana that much. Maybe Hana was right. Izumi won't let her go easily and maybe, just maybe Touya won't get the chance to be with Hana too.
"Did I say something wrong?" Hana asked. Mei Xin shook her head slowly and helped Hana to walk again. They walked silently back to the party where they all were shocked to meet with Hana again.
"What's wrong, Mei Xi? What's wrong with your leg? Yukito, don't just stand there. Take Mei Xi a seat," Aimi said with a very worried tone. Hana could see how Aimi was panicked. The others were still shocked when Aimi called Hana as Mei Xi and Aimi still not realized that she had made a mistake. Yukito helped Hana to sit on a chair.
"Tsukishiro-san, I just twisted my ankle. That's all, so don't worry that much. I'm okay," Hana smiled as Aimi sat beside her.
"Oh God. What did I call you just now? I'm sorry, Hana. That shouldn't be happening. Sumimasen," Aimi bowed as Hana smiled.
"Sumimasen, I've caused a lot of trouble," Hana bowed slowly. Touya just stood there, still shocked because he thought Hana had left and would not come back there.
"Then, let's have some fun!" Sakura said as she hugged Hana tightly. She was treated like a princess when Mei Xin massaged her ankle. After a few seconds, her ankle was not hurt anymore. Hana did not realize when Mei Xin used her healing power as she was too happy looking at Sakura and Syaoran, who were arguing about some minor things.
"You're good, Mei Xin," Hana said as she walked around and jumped to test her ankle.
"Thanks," Mei Xin smiled. Hana sat beside her as they looked around.
"So, could you tell me about your sis?" Hana asked and looked at Mei Xin who grinned.
"Tell me one reason why should I tell you about her?" Mei Xin asked her back.
"Well, hmmm… because a lot of people thought me as her, so I'm curious to know her," Hana answered. Mei Xin nodded as an agreement.
"Well, if you look in a mirror, you'll see my Ne-Chan's face. She's just like you, your face of course, your dark hazel eyes and your haircut too. She's nice, always thinking about others first, serious looking, that's so not you and she's a doctor and a businesswoman," Mei Xin explained.
"She's so talented. Care to tell me how she died?" Hana asked to find out more About Mei Xi.
"She… she was killed. She sacrificed her life to save us," Mei Xin answered and smiled and this time, not a fake smile she always had when she talked about Mei Xi.
"Gomen na, I shouldn't ask that," Hana apologized.
"It's okay. So, care to tell me about yourself?" Mei Xin teased Hana.
"Well, I'd got into a coma seven years ago and it took five years when I finally woke up from the coma but I can't remember a thing about my past. Then, Chikane told me about my parents. They died in a helicopter crash and Izumi is my boyfriend. I'm taking over my parents' business. It was difficult but I'm good at it now and my uncle said he never thought I would be so talented in business because I never took serious about business before the coma," Hana explained.
"Maybe you are talented but you don't want to have a lot of responsibility on your shoulder, that's all," Mei Xin answered as Hana tried to think it over.
"Maybe. Who knows? Even I don't know it myself," Hana laughed as Aimi and Touya looked at them with warmth. Sachi was looking at them too when Hana looked at her. She quickly turned and ran away.
"Mei Xin, who is that girl? She's been looking at me," Hana asked as she looked at Sachi who was standing beside Touya while he talked with Yukito.
"She's Sachi. Mei Xi's daughter," Mei Xin answered. Hana still looked at Sachi when she said, "You mean Mei Xi was married?"
"No, she's adopted," Mei Xin said. Hana was blushing when Touya looked at her. She wasn't looking at him but she was looking at Sachi who stood beside him. But somehow, his look made her blood rushing to her cheeks. Mei Xin smiled and looked at Touya.
"You did feel something about Touya, right?" Mei Xin winked at Touya who smiled.
"Huh? There's nothing like that. I… I just..." Hana looked at Mei Xin when Mei Xin laughed.
"Then, why do you blushing like mad?" Mei Xin hit her shoulder.
"I… ah… ah… I…" Hana scratched her head and smiled at Mei Xin.
"Mummy? Which one is mummy?" Yuki looked at Hana and Mei Xin with a confused look.
"I'm here, honey," Mei Xin ruffled her head as Hana sighed deeply. Yuki saved her. Mei Xin left Hana and brought Yuki with her. She was crying because she was sleepy.
"So, are you having fun, Hana?" Syaoran sat beside her.
"Very much. I never feel this much fun before," Hana answered with a bright smile.
"Are you still sad about what happened?" Syaoran asked again.
"You mean about Izumi and Touya. I almost forget it when I talked with Mei Xin but you reminded me about it now," Hana looked at Syaoran.
"Sumimasen," Syaoran bowed.
"Nah… nothing serious. But one thing makes me feel uneasy right now is each time I talk with each one of you make me feel like I knew you all very well," Hana giggled faintly.
"Who knows if you did meet us? And nothing is impossible, right?" Syaoran spoke out.
"Yeah, who knows, right? My aunt said we'd a business running together, so why did I never meet you?" Hana asked.
"That's God's job. Ask him," Syaoran smiled as he looked at Touya who could not stop glaring at him. Sakura was walking towards him and she sat beside Hana.
"Hana, want to eat something?" Sakura asked with a smile.
"Don't worry, I can take it myself," Hana got up and walked towards Yukito and Aimi, who were in charge of the food.
"Can I take this, Tsukishiro-san?" Hana asked as she pointed at some barbequed chicken.
"Of course you can and stop calling me Tsukishiro-san. Just call me Aimi and this is my husband Yukito," Aimi smiled warmly.
"Nice meeting both of you, Aimi, Yukito," Hana smiled. She took a chicken breast and put it in a plate. She then took a fan to put the charcoal on fire again. Aimi just smiled and looked at Touya who was talking with Sachi. They ate and talked and ate again until exactly 12 midnight when Hana had the time to look at her watch.
"My goodness, it's midnight already. I really should be going now, or my aunt will be dead worried," Hana got up and bowed.
"Cinderella needs to go home. With what are you going to go home, Hana? Your pumpkin car had gone missing already," Aimi asked and looked at Touya.
"Touya, are you going home? Could you send Hana to her house?" Aimi looked at Touya who was just walking towards Hikari.
"Please, I don't want to bother him," Hana whispered to Aimi.
"Don't worry. He WOULD love to send you home," Aimi smiled, pushing Hana towards Touya who was still shocked by Aimi's outburst.
"Sorry to bother you, Kinomoto-san," Hana looked at the ground.
"Touya, call me Touya," Touya said and walked towards his car, leaving Hana behind.
"Aunt Hana, don't worry about Uncle Touya. He's just as nervous as you are," Hikari laughed faintly.
"Good night, Hana. We'll meet again tomorrow," Sakura hugged her tightly and smiled.
"Bye, Hana," Tomoyo hugged her after Sakura did.
"Don't forget to send our regards to your aunt," Aimi winked at her.
"Touya, don't be so cold to her," Syaoran said as he looked at the girls who were hugging each other. Touya glared at him and said, "Why are you so interested with her? She's not your daughter."
"But she may be my cousin and I know how much you love her, BROTHER-IN-LAW," Syaoran laughed and left Touya, who glared at him.
"Onni-chan, take extra good care of Hana. Don't get into an accident, okay?" Sakura gave him a warning.
"Don't worry, she won't even get a scar. I'm a much better driver than you are," Touya smirked.
"Don't listen to his nonsense," Sakura looked at Hana. She could sense how she felt that night. So nervous as if there were butterflies in her stomach. They got into the car and left Sakura's house.
"So, now… would you mind giving me your address? I don't have a clue where on earth do you live," Touya looked at Hana from the corner of his eyes.
"143, Haichi Street," Hana answered as she looked at the petrol level.
"But I really think you should go to the petrol station now. I wouldn't want to push your car," Hana pointed at the petrol level.
"As you wish," Touya immediately went to the nearest petrol station. He left the car and went to pay for the petrol as Hana sighed deeply in the car.
"Thank God, I could still control my emotion. What am I thinking? And what would Izumi thinks if he knew?" Hana thought and slapped herself.
"Are you always hurting yourself like that?" Touya asked.
"Not always, but if only I got a crazy thought," Hana spoke without looking at Touya. Hana turned and saw Touya's eyes and snapped out.
"No, I didn't mean what I just said. Really," Hana bowed and turned her face to the window. Touya was smiling and shaking his head. Hana, on the other hand, felt like shrinking herself to hide her embarrassment.
"So, mind to tell me what kind of crazy thought were you having just now?" Touya started the engine and left the station. Hana kept silent and did not dare to look at Touya.
"Do you hate me?" Touya asked which made Hana turned her shocked look at him.
"Of course not, you're the most caring human in this world," Hana answered and smiled warmly.
"How do you know that I'm caring? We just knew each other today," Touya smiled as Hana smiled back.
"I don't know but it's like I just knew you are a caring guy," Hana answered as Touya stared at her with shock. Hana could not hide her blush anymore.
"We've reached your house," Touya said after a few minutes of silent. Hana was about to open the door when Touya called her.
"Hana," Touya called. Hana turned and was given a kiss on her cheek. Her face went as red as tomato.
"Thanks," Touya and Hana said in unison. They smiled before Hana left the car and walked into her house after looking back at Touya, who couldn't stop smiling at her. Hana blushed redder and redder to meet his charming smile. She closed the door and sighed with relief.
"Mind to tell me what just happened in that car, Akimine Hana?" Yuyue asked with starry eyes (A/N: reminds me of Tomoyo's eyes).
"You saw that?" Hana asked nervously.
"Saw what? A guy kissing my little angel's cheek? No, I didn't see that but I did saw you coming out of a car which isn't Sato's," Yuyue blurted. Hana glared at her and hugged Yuyue tightly.
"Aunt Yuyue, please don't breathe a thing about tonight to Izumi. He will be dead angry and won't let me befriend with anyone ever again," Hana pleaded.
"Now, now. What is he going to be angry about? But… there's a point. Sato will be furious if he knows you're making out with someone else and that someone even kiss you in the car," Yuyue nodded her head as an agreement to her own point. Hana sweatdropped and sighed.
"Aunt Yuyue, you're the cruelest aunt a girl could get, you know that?" Hana folded her arms.
"Now that you tell me, I thought I am the most angelic aunt a girl could get and don't forget, you got a contract to be signed tomorrow," Yuyue smiled as Hana sighed again.
"Oh, God. Why this woman's faith is to be the wife of my uncle? Please God, make me sleep and wake up without having to see her in the reality," Hana opened her door and walked towards her fluffy bed. She splayed her arms and legs on the bed.
"I heard that, young lady but unfortunately, your wish will never be granted because I'm not a nightmare, and I'm real. RE-AL," Yuyue's voice heard as Hana chuckled. Hana couldn't help from touching her cheek, which was kissed by Touya. She never felt anything like this, so happy, so flushed, not even with Izumi. When Touya's lips felt on her cheek, it felt like her whole world was paradise while with Izumi, she felt nothing. With her train of thoughts, she fell asleep, still touching her cheek.
Touya reached Sakura's house to fetch Fujitaka. But he too still thinking about his sudden outburst just now. One thing for sure, it felt great.
"Otou-san, good night. See you tomorrow," Sakura waved at her father when suddenly she looked at Touya.
"Having a good time, Onni-chan? If yes, you owed me one," Sakura gave a V-sign.
"Thanks, Ee-moto," Touya smiled.
"You're most welcome, dear Onni-chan," Sakura winked at him.
"It's good to finally see you smile after this six year," Fujitaka smiled warmly.
"I'll be your flower girl, Uncle Touya," Hikari smiled innocently.
"Ryuki will be your partner then," Aimi said from behind.
"No way, he's a meanie," Hikari hid behind Sakura as Ryuki snorted a bit.
"Ja ne, Hikari, Ryuki. I'll meet you again tomorrow," Fujitaka waved at them as the car started to move, leaving the big house.
"You seem to like Hana a lot and she has the same feeling too," Fujitaka smiled.
"Hope so," Touya smiled back.
"Oh, yes! Have Vince call you?" Fujitaka asked.
"Not yet. Why?" Touya asked Fujitaka back.
"If he calls, ask him to call me," Fujitaka said.
"Em," Touya said without asking further reason. It would always about the archaeological dig Vince was doing in France.
"Are you free tomorrow?" Fujitaka asked when they had stayed silent for awhile.
"No, I have to renew a contract with the Kikyo Corporation," Touya answered as he turned his car when he reached a junction.
"It's okay then," Fujitaka said and smiled.
"What's up?" Touya looked at his father through the corner of his eyes as he needed to concentrate on his driving too.
"Well, it's nothing really," Fujitaka tried to assure Touya.
"Please tell me the truth," Touya forced his father to tell the truth.
"Aunt Yelan asks you to meet some of her friends' daughters," Fujitaka answered.
"If that's the problem, I'll call her right away," Touya parked his car and dialed Fanren's number. Fujitaka shook his head and got out the car and went into the house with a smile.
"Hello, Fanren. Tell Aunt Yelan to cancel that 'date' she's making for me. Tell her I'll find someone someday, so don't worry and no more 'date' for this week. I'm busy twenty four seven this week and the week after," Touya said when Fanren cut him off.
"Touya, give me the reason you can't make it tomorrow. I don't want to be shot with my mother's questions," Fanren sighed.
"Oh, I got to meet some clients tomorrow," Touya answered.
"Why don't you tell her yourself? Ops, sorry. I forgot she won't stop her mouth asking about your future wife. Touya, please find a girl fast. I'm tired of being your messenger," Fanren pleaded as Touya chuckled.
"Don't worry, in process," Touya said and hung up.
"That stupid head still like to hang up the phone before I could finish my last question," Fanren shook her head.
"Honey, who was that?" Fanren's husband's voice heard.
"Touya," Fanren said.
"Touya, why the rush?" Fujitaka said as he looked at Touya who drank a cup of hot tea in one gulp.
"I forgot my document in my office and I've to get it and rush to Kikyo Corporation," Touya explained and left the house. Fujitaka shook his head and smiled.
"Hope you will be having fun today, Touya," Fujitaka said and ate his omelet.
"Hana, wake up," Yuyue tried to wake Hana up but Hana didn't budge.
"Hana, you have a contract to be signed today. WAKE UP!!!!" Yuyue screamed into her ears, which really woke Hana up. Hana looked at her clock and screamed.
"I'm late. Aunt Yuyue, why didn't you wake me up earlier?" Hana said and pouted at Yuyue.
"I'm trying to but what did you do? Now just keep yourself in slumber, sleeping beauty," Yuyue said and hit Hana's head with her knuckles.
"Ouch!" Hana rubbed her head.
"Hayakun! You're late," Yuyue yelled as Hana quickly got into her bathroom. Yuyue went to the kitchen to have her breakfast with her husband, Shinji. Hana walked into the dining room, took a slice of bread and rushed towards her car. Shinji smiled and he too went to the office for the contract.
"Oh God, please help me. I need to get a good impression from them," Touya said as he was stuck in traffic. He kept on looking at the watch and he still got five minutes to arrive in time.
"Why must I get this habit from Sakura in this kind of situation?" Touya said to himself.
"Achoo! Excuse me," Sakura said.
"Come on, come on. Yes!" Touya said as the traffic has been cleared. He drove as fast as he could towards the building and parked the car. He took the file and ran to the receptionist.
"I have an appointment with the CEO," Touya said.
"Name please," the receptionist said.
"Kinomoto Touya from AJ Company," Touya said as he took a glance to a girl who was running towards the lift.
"That girl must be late too," Touya said.
"Second floor, room five," the receptionist said with a smile.
"Thanks," Touya said and quickly walked to the lift but the lift was full.
"What a day," Touya said and used the stairs to the second floor.
"Room five," Touya said as he looked around. He looked at his watch and smiled as he reached the room in time.
"Save…" Touya and a girl said in unison. They looked at each other and put on the same expression on their faces.
"Touya?" the girl said.
"Hana?" Touya said.
"What are you doing here?" they said in unison again.
"Well, I…," Hana tried to speak when Shinji gave a sign.
"Ehem," Shinji looked at Hana and Touya.
"Sumimasen," Hana said and walked into the room. Touya let Shinji walked in first and he followed.
"I'm Kinomoto Touya from AJ Company," Touya bowed politely.
"It seems you knew each other, so no need to introduce," Shinji said calmly.
"Please have a sit," Hana said. Touya sat down beside a secretary as he got confused which one was the CEO because Hana was sitting on the main chair and Shinji was sitting beside her.
"Confused? She's the CEO," the secretary whispered.
"You can start," Shinji said.
"Alright then," Touya said and started to talk about the renewal of the contract, about the mortgage and other things. The meeting lasted about an hour later. As the result of excellent speech he gave, the contract was signed.
"Hana, you don't get your breakfast properly today. So, Kinomoto-san, I need a favour from you. Could you bring her to get a proper breakfast? I need to get ready for another meeting," Shinji smiled and left the room. The secretary left them with a smile as Hana blushed a bit.
"Let's get a breakfast, Hana," Touya smiled as Hana followed him slowly.
"You should walk beside me, not behind me. It's like this company is mine or whatsoever," Touya said. Hana smiled and tried to get over her nervous system. She walked beside Touya when they saw Syaoran and Sakura were walking towards them.
"Hi, Hana, Onni-chan. Going somewhere?" Sakura said teasingly.
"Yes, want to take her to breakfast," Touya said and looked at Syaoran who was smirking.
"Well, better get going. We'll have a meeting with your uncle, Hana," Syaoran said as he patted Touya's shoulder, which made Syaoran got a death glare from Touya.
"Bye," Hana waved at them.
"So, where do you want to eat?" Touya asked as he looked into her eyes when she looked back at him. Hana quickly turned away and kept silent.
"Do you hate me?" Touya said with a smile.
"Of course no. I won't hate anyone like you," Hana said with so much energy in her eyes.
"So, care to tell me where are we going to have our first breakfast?" Touya smiled as Hana tried to think hard.
"I don't really know," Hana sighed.
"I'll take you somewhere nice then," Touya said and let Hana get into the car when he opened the door for her.
"Thanks," Hana smiled. They went to a beautifully decorated restaurant. The restaurant was surrounded with peach blossom trees and other flowers such as rose, orchids and daisies. They went in as a lady hugged Touya tightly.
"Hi, Touya, it's been a long time seen you last came here," the lady said. Hana was shocked but stayed silent.
"I've been busy lately," Touya said as he tried to get loose from her tight hug. The lady looked behind Touya and saw Hana was looking at them with uneasy.
"Mei Xin? What are you doing here with Touya? Did you have a fight with Eiji?" the lady said and looked at Hana curiously. Hana bowed.
"I'm not Mei Xin, I'm Akimine Hana," Hana said as she was getting tired of people calling her with names that weren't hers.
"Nakuru, meet Hana. Hana, this is Nakuru," Touya introduced them with each other. Hana felt so uncomfortable with her as Nakuru looked up and down as if she was an alien.
"I'm sorry. Please have a sit," Nakuru offered and smiled. Hana still looked at her with suspicious as if she knew Nakuru before but kept quiet. She never felt so much annoyance from a lady before. Touya and Hana sat on the chairs when Nakuru asked for their orders.
"The breakfast set is simply the best," Nakuru said as Hana was trying to read the menu but Nakuru kept butting in on how's the foods, drinks and the dessert tasted like.
"Then breakfast set will do," Hana said annoyingly. Touya smiled and said, "Two breakfasts set."
"Drinks?" Nakuru asked.
"Black coffee, no sugar please," Hana answered as Touya looked at her.
"Touya? Just like always?' Nakuru said as Touya nodded. Nakuru left and went to the kitchen.
"Aimi, that Hana girl sounds just like Mei Xi. Her expression when she meets me doesn't change," Nakuru said as she gave the orders to Aimi.
"Hana's here?" Aimi asked with shock. Nakuru nodded slowly.
"I'm going to the toilet first," Touya said.
"Why am I feeling so annoyed around that lady even with the first look?" Hana said to herself.
"Hi, where's Touya?" Nakuru sat beside Hana.
"Toilet," Hana said shortly.
"You sound like you don't like me. Just like Mei Xi," Nakuru cupped her face with her elbows on the table.
"Huh? Who are you really?" Hana asked.
"Well, I'm Touya's ex-girlfriend," Nakuru blurted out as Hana stared at her with gaped mouth.
"I broke up with him as he never really loves me. His love is just for Mei Xi," Nakuru explained without even asking if Hana would want to hear it.
"Hey, follow me. I've got to show you something," Nakuru said as she dragged Hana with her when Hana just sat on the chair.
"Look here, that's Mei Xi," Nakuru pointed at a picture where they took at Aimi's engagement party. Hana looked at Mei Xi's face, which just looked like her. Her face, her eyes and her haircut. Everything looked just the same except for her hair as hers is blue-black as Mei Xi has ebony hair.
"But she looks so cold to me," Hana smiled, couldn't take her eyes of the picture where she saw Touya's hand rested on her shoulder.
"Tell me about it. She is a cold person, so cold that no one knows what she was thinking. She's too cold for a doctor," Nakuru chuckled.
"Touya looks happy," Hana said and smiled.
"He doesn't look happy that day. He was happy," Nakuru sighed as Hana just looked at her. They kept silent for a few seconds when Nakuru clapped her hands.
"Well, you better go back to your table. I don't want Touya to think that I kidnap his new girl," Nakuru patted Hana's back. Hana blushed as she walked slowly when Nakuru called her back.
"Hana, you have the same taste as Mei Xi. Black coffee, no sugar. That's her favourite," Nakuru showed a V-sign and walked into the kitchen.
"Where have you been?" Touya asked worriedly.
"Just looking around," Hana looked away when Touya looked at her. She tried to eat but it felt something was burning in her throat.
"Do you like me?' Hana asked as Touya coughed a bit at her question.
"What was that for?' Touya asked. Hana ate silently and didn't dare to look up and meet his brown eyes.
"I like you. A lot," Touya said.
"You like me because I look like Mei Xi?" Hana asked again. Touya couldn't answer the question as he could feel that Mei Xi's soul in her body. How could he say no when he really thought that Hana is Mei Xi and if he said yes, it might hurt her feeling. So the best solution is to keep silent. Aimi heard what Hana was saying as she was about to greet her but she left when she heard their conversation. Aimi sighed deeply and went back to the kitchen. Nakuru looked at them and sighed too. Her talk with Hana was to make them even closer but it seemed it turned the way round.
"What the hell do you think you're doing, Hana?" a voice was heard from Touya's table. Nakuru looked at the guy who was yelling and had so much anger in his eyes.
"Izumi?" Hana looked at the guy with shock. It was relief that there were only a few people was eating in the restaurant. Nakuru could see how protective the guy was with Hana.
"Now tell me why the hell are you with Kinomoto?" Izumi said as Hana just kept silent.
"Answer me!" Izumi yelled as the customers looked at them.
"Hey, moron, stop yelling around," Touya said calmly.
"Say that again and you'll be sorry forever, Kinomoto Touya," Izumi said as he took Touya's collar into his grip.
"Stop, stop it!" Hana said. She looked down at the floor as tears plopped on her skirt.
"Hana?" Izumi looked at Hana with guilt. Their relationship wasn't mending yet but he has made her cry again.
"Uncle Shinji asks Touya to take me to a breakfast. Now are you happy?" Hana looked up at him as tears still rolling down her cheeks. She took her bag and left the restaurant. Izumi was to follow her but only then he realized that he was there with a client. Touya, on the other hand, ran after her and actually caught up with her.
"Hana, I'm sorry. I never thought he will be there," Touya apologized but Hana kept on walking in a fast pace. Touya followed her and apologize again and again until Hana stopped. She squatted and her sobs could be heard as Touya stood beside her. He stayed silent until Hana's sobs stopped.
"Gomenasai," Touya said when Hana stared at him.
"It's not your fault. It's my fault for having an overprotective boyfriend. I'm such a cry baby, right?" Hana sighed as she looked at the sky.
"Well, I'm happy to see you cry because I never had the chance to see Mei Xi's tears," Touya said with a smile.
"Never cry? She's such a cold-hearted person," Hana finally felt relieved that there was even a difference between her and Mei Xi.
"She did cry once but I didn't get the chance to see her tears. She never meant to be so cold. It's just that she didn't want too many people crying over her death," Touya blurted out.
"She knew when she was going to die?" Hana said with shock.
"Huh? Em… it's just that she knew she had a cancer," Touya said.
"But I thought she died to save Mei Xin, her sister," Hana said with confusion.
"It was not only Mei Xin's life, she tried to save my life too," Touya sighed.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand," Hana said with a frown.
"I'm sorry, I can't tell you the details right now. It's too personal. Maybe someday I'll tell you but not now," Touya said when Hana looked away.
"I'll wait. Till the time come," Hana turned and smiled happily. Somehow, Hana could feel that everyone she knew recently were hiding something from her and that Mei Xi girl is loved by everyone even though she was a cold girl. No one hates her. Not even Nakuru, Touya's ex-girlfriend.
Author's Note: I'm having problems with my notebook... Viruses are so mean... Wawawa!!! Please R&R... I'm going home tomorrow... )