Author's Note
The anime series / manga is not owned by me, but I adore this story so much my heart won't stop bugging me to write a story so, enjoy ;3 don't forget to READ AND REVIEW ;3
[It's been a while since I write one]
Also sorry for the bad grammar… I don't have someone to proof read it… gommen ne mina… though thanks for the 3 reviews already
CHAPTER 2 Invitation… or simply being blackmailed
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Mai place the tea down on his table without saying a word; he looked so busy even though he just got back from England.
"Do you need something?" he asked not looking away from his monitor. She opened her mouth but nothing came out so she just left and closed the door behind her
Mai sigh and looked down. 'My boss is back and I really want to welcome him back but seeing him like this, busy as ever… I doubt it if he will agree for a party'
Lin who just came out of the room saw Mai heading towards the kitchen. He saw how quiet and down she had been since the moment they arrived.
"Well I wouldn't blame her if she's mad at him since it was his fault to begin with."
*Naru's P.O.V.*
I leaned back on my chair after hearing my door close. It has been 3 years since I last saw her and yet all she said was my name 'Naru'; Is she pertaining to me Oliver Davis or my stupid brother Gene?
"URGH, who cares?" I closed my eyes massaging the bridge of my nose 'I care'
I took the cup Mai delivered and remembered those Fox design they bought during the forgotten children case and near the site where Gene's body was found.
For 3 years after returning to London, I tried to busy myself with the research and stuff. Trying as much as possible to forget her since I know it wasn't me whom she fell for. Yeah that's right; she fell for my idiot brother, Gene.
"I shouldn't have returned" I heard myself sigh before finishing the tea Mai made "But If I didn't, then I'm sure that stupid brother of mine will continue to hunt me for eternity. Besides, Mom and Dad already allowed me to stay here again and continue Gene's studies about Japan's paranormal activities. That's right I returned here to study and research again…"
*Flashback*
1 month ago, I was surprised when I received an e-mail from Hara Masako
'from: Hara Masako
message: Good morning, how are you Naru? I just arrived here in London and won't be staying long. Since I'm here and you and Lin-san is here as well why don't we have lunch together'
I was about to ignore her when my phone beep again for the second time
'from: Hara Masako
message: Please don't ignore this message unless you want me to exposed your true identity when I arrived back to Japan (hohoho) besides I really want to get some souvenir for everyone when I return so please do help me with my shopping also'
I heard the door open and saw Lin entering the room
"Ms. Hara mailed me, inviting as for lunch'' I closed my phone and grab my coat and went out with Lin following me from behind.
I saw Masako drinking tea outside of the café where we planned to meet. She saw us coming and waved at us.
"it has been a while Naru-san, Lin san'' she greeted with a smile
"Nice to see you too Hara san'' Lin greeted back politely which made Masako giggle while I just nod my head for courtesy
"I see you two haven't changed at all, except for Naru-san, you looked a bit skinny. Were you eating properly?'' she asked and with hint of concern in her tone
"I'm fine thank you, shall we order then. I don't have much time as I still have a lot of things to do'' I said flatly and called for the waiter for us to order
After eating lunch, as requested we accompanied her with her shopping in the shopping district of London. We went to several places like clothe boutiques, shops for bags and shoes. Ayako requested some feminine stuff from London so that is where we are starting. We also visited some shops for men clothing I assume for the monk and the blonde priest.
'This is why I don't like shopping with girls' I breathe and look at Lin carrying all the paper bags and boxes from Masako's shopping adventure. He looked stressed but I certainly won't help him carry those shopping bags. Not in a million years will I, OLIVER NOLL DAVIS do shopping like that. Anyway, who would have thought that this Hara Masako, celebrity medium, demure, and always quiet is a shop-a-holic
Then I felt Masako's eyes staring at me and If I just ignore her I feel like soon there will be a hole in my body
"Are we done yet?" I asked avoiding her gaze
"I don't know what to buy for Mai" she said pouting then looked at Lin for some advice
"How about some new clothes or bags like what you bought for Ayako san?" Lin suggested hopping to get this all done already and rest since it's really embarrassing. He is not even a butler to begin with.
"Clothes and bags, huh?" she said placing his slender finger on top of her chin thinking, then saw another shop and dragged Lin and me inside
It's a jewelry shop, I noted. I saw her looking around with Lin resting in the store sofa. I decided to stay in one corner and wait patiently for Masako to finished when something caught my eyes.
Out of the dozen displays, I saw a gold necklace with gold star-shaped pendant with a diamond stone attached at the middle. It looks simple compared to the other displays, simple and plain like her. she doesn't attract much attention but deep inside she has this light aura and kindness that shines brightly.
I didn't notice Masako standing beside me as I was lost in my thoughts until she gently taps my back, smiling
"Why don't you buy it for her?" I saw her smiling gleefully and I felt my blood rushing to my face, immediately I turned around and left the store
'Yeah right, as if I'd buy that…with those two around'
After a few more minutes, Lin and Masako came out of the store
"Are you done? I want to go back to the facility now" I declared
"Sorry, last one for Mai, I don't think it's nice to give her a jewelry since I'm a girl too you know" she said fanning her hand of disapproval and I looked at Lin looking away from them with defeat expression on his face
Masako seeing Lin's tired face and since it's already 3 in the afternoon decided to take a break in one of the café in the area
"You should at least have an idea on what to give her" I said getting impatient
"Well, I wasn't able to talk to her because she was hospitalized when I left for Japan" I looked at her and was quite surprised "Well you see, during one of their mission, a ghost suddenly attacked her and she was completely caught off guard"
"But wasn't Bou-san or Ayako-san with her?" Lin asked a bit worried as well
"Well as I said, it was a surprised attack. I heard from Madoka-san that it was really bad. They can't take heavy cases because they don't have enough people to do the exorcism but the client black-mailed Madoka-san so she had no choice but to accept it" she explined and I know she is pertaining to us and John who is in Australia, but Madoka know that they are not supposed to take cases that are too dangerous for them to handle and should decline no matter how annoyingly persistent those clients are.
"And how was Mai doing?" Lin asked again, Naru taking note the hint of concern I his assistant's tone
"Fortunately. Mai just hit her head and lost consciousness and a broken rib. I'm surprised you didn't know that since you always talk to Madoka-san, right?"
I turned my head away from her and cross my arms and legs
'Even if I do talked to Madoka a lot, it doesn't mean I always get updated on her situation. Well part of it is because I'm stubborn to ask and will never asked about it even if the world is conquered by evil ghost'
"I wonder if I can call a cab from here?" she asked and smiled at me "Thank you for accompanying me Naru-san and Lin-san and sorry if I black mailed you"
"What about Mai's gift?" Lin asked as she stood up to get her a cab; she smiled
"I already bought one. I just want to buy more time with you guys since it has been a while since I last saw you two, sorry" Masako confessed and gave two paper bag I assume her thank you gift for us after doing all this trouble for her
"It's a thank you gift for you and Lin-san" she handed me the small paper bags then went behind me "and I just want to update you how Mai is" and with that she happily walks away
"Oh by the way, can we take a picture together? I bet everyone wants to see how you two have been doing"
And with that, as much as I declined, the three of us took a picture together with Masako's phone. I swear I saw her evil smirk before she went inside the cab Lin called for her. After Lin put all her bags inside, Masako popped her head outside the window
"I'll be leaving London the day after tomorrow. How about visiting Japan again? I missed working with you guy and I know everyone feels the same" and with that the cab finally moved its way out of the area
'It's not a bad idea' I thought and walked away with Lin besides me
"Should I book a ticket for us?" Lin asked smiling; I looked away and tucked my hands inside my pocket
"Lets go back after 1 month"
*END of Flashback*
Holding the empty cup in my hand, I decided to put it back myself instead of calling Mai. I walk towards the door and as I opened it, I saw Lin looking at as she went back to the kitchen, I assume to return the tray she had used
"Well I wouldn't blame her if she's mad at him since it was his fault to begin with. "
"And why did it became my fault?" I said stepping out of his room.
But before Lin could answer…
"AH, Lin-san, do you want some tea?" Mai walks in from the kitchen
"No thank you, I just had my coffee'' he said
"Oh I see." She smiled then looked at me
She looks like she had gotten taller about an inch or two and her light brown hair is longer too. Her figure is also to be noted; looks liked she loosed some weight but the development of her curves and chest area is well perfect to his taste.
'So the idiot can grown up as well'
She is wearing a white shoulder strap dress and light make up on her face. Her hair is a bit messy but still looks good. I notice that she doesn't have a piece of jewelry on her body, none except for the silver watch on her right wrist
'Is a pair of earrings or ring cost that much?'
"How about you Naru? " I heard her ask but I didn't say anything.
I felt Lin's eyes on me but I ignore them
"Ahm, if it is about the case Lin san gave me, I'll get into it'' she said and began opening the file on her desk. I continued to look at her and before I know it, I did something beyond my control
"I forgot something''
she looks at me and saw me walking towards her
"what?'' she asked with her dumb expression but instead of answering I just grab her hand which surprise her
"I'll leave the office to you. Cancel all that is planned today'' I said to Lin and left theoffice dragging the confuse Mai with me
*END of Naru's P.O.V.*
Lin at first startled but smiled as he watched how Mai is being dragged out of the office. He can still hear Mai's cry of protest as she was pulled out of the office, out of the building.
"etake care'' was the only thing he said and took the files from Mai's desk "maybe I should do some phone calls''
TO BE CONTINUE
AUTHOR'S NOTE...
SO HOW WAS IT… AGAIN SORRY IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEM READING THE STORY. ALSO, I'LL TRY TO UPDATE THIS STORY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BUT MOSTLY EVERY WEEKEND
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