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Chapter 2

I didn't leave the school quick enough because Hana and Uo were walking with me to my job. Well we normally did that, but I had a lot on my mind. It was not like it was their fault. Bumping into Yuu was not something that was expected. My thoughts were still racing about everything that happened in the past.

"Tohru, I know that this was important to your mother, but I would think she would want you to come to us for help. I don't think your mother would mind if you told us what her secret was. Why can't you tell us," Uo asked. I knew that she was still upset about this morning, but I still knew that I wasn't going to say anything.

"I'm sorry, but this is something I must do on my own. I promised her and I am going to keep my promise," I responded. I was still nervous though because I had a feeling that Yuu was going to come back.

"Tohru, your mother is gone. She would want you to get help…" Hana said. I felt like she kicked me in the stomach with that statement because it was hard being without my mother. I could feel the pain of loss going up my body…but I still just smiled at Hana. She never was able to understand how I could smile so much even after my mother died. I never truly understood either, but I know it's because mother is always going to be with me no matter what.

"I know, but like I said I am going to keep my promise. The only thing I will tell you is that his name is Yuu. That is the only information that I can disclose," I responded. I knew that she wouldn't care if I gave his name. I don't think he would care either. It's not like they were ever going to meet him well I hoped not anyway.

"Yuu? Isn't that you're mothers old ex?" Uo asked. I nodded, but didn't say anything more. I knew that they both wanted to know and I wanted to tell them. I really didn't want to go through this by myself, but I had too. I needed to prove to them that I was strong enough to go through this. I wanted to show people that I don't just hide behind my friends. They are just really overprotective. That is a good thing in life though.

"Yes, but that is really all I could tell you. There is a lot more to the story and I wish I could tell you…" I responded. I looked down at the ground as we were rounding the corner to my job. I knew that I was going to have a long day at work. "Well I have to get going now."

They waved their goodbyes and we went our separate ways. I was just glad that I had time to be on my own at work to think. I knew that they meant well. I know they care and that is good. As soon as I got in the door my manager told me what he wanted me to do. He was happy that I was a hard worker though. I cleared the shelves, threw out garbage's, and other tasks that they asked me to do. I helped the older ladies at the office because they deserved to be helped. I was younger and I had a lot of energy. That was the good thing about me. I was tired when I got home, but that's what you get when you work late. Well then I had to go home and start cooking dinner.

During work I kept remembering something that I didn't want to. It was more about my mother and Yuu. I didn't want to think about it, but I knew it would haunt me.

"Mommy, why would Yuu attack you?" I asked her, shaking, and holding onto her. She pulled me close to her. She was trying to get me to relax. She rubbed my hair and though carefully before she answered the question.

"I took something that was very valuable to him. He doesn't want mommy to touch it," she responded.

"What was it, mommy," I asked her.

"It is a rare gem called Ucola," she responded. My eyes went wide because he was angry at mom for a rare gem. Even though I was only six years old at the time I still knew that was a stupid reason to hit someone. Mother explained to me that it was a new gem they found. It was a mix of red, white, gold, and black. They had just discovered it recently. "A piece of the gem went missing from the store they were starting to sell it at. I had to do some laundry so I found a jewelry box in Yuu's pocket. I went and asked him where he had gotten it from."

"Did he answer your question, Mommy," I asked her. She nodded a bit before looking at the ground.

"He answered me with another question. He asked me where I had gotten it from. I told him the laundry. He got angry and started hitting me until I gave it back to him. I want to turn him into the police, Tohru. It is not right to steal. Please know that is not how we get things in life. We buy things because we know it comes from the heart. That is the best place to get a present from."

"I know, Mommy. I promise that I will never steal anything. I'm sorry that he hurt you mommy," I said and kissed her cheek. My mom smiled lightly, apologized for dragging me into this, we hugged, and then went to start dinner. I started my homework and finished it in a good ten minutes.

I guess I had gotten distracted because my boss was waving his hand in my face. I apologized and went back to work right away. Like I knew I was going to be completely tired when I got home. I was so drained of energy because of everything on my mind. I didn't even notice at eleven that Yuki was standing outside waiting for me.

"Hey Yuki, what are you doing here?" I asked him.

"I want to walk home with you because you know there are weirdoes out there," he responded with a small smile crossing his lips. I smiled too because that was the only I could do. He really did know how to make me feel special sometimes. For most of the walk I was being pretty quiet. That was very unusual for me, but I had a lot of things on my mind. Just too much and I wanted all these memories just to go away so I could go back to my life.

"What's wrong, Miss Honda," Yuki asked me out of the blue.

"Um, there is nothing at all wrong. Why do you ask?" I responded. Maybe it was because I was being quiet. I normally tried to make conversation, but tonight I really didn't have anything to say. I maybe could have asked him how his day was. Or something like that so he wouldn't have to worry about me.

"Well Uo and Hana called earlier. They asked if you were home and then I told them no. I could sense something was wrong because they were acting a little strange. Also you are being pretty quiet," he said.

"Oh, well everything is fine. I just have a lot on my mind. I will be okay though. I promise you that I will be fine." I said with a smile on my face. That made Yuki smile too. We were walking a little slower and more thoughts entered my head.

"Did something happen today?" he asked me. He was observing my face and I knew that I couldn't lie to him.

"I ran into someone that's all. Don't worry. Everything is fine," I said with a small smile. I didn't want to worry him. Plus I just want this conversation to end.

"Alright, if you are sure," Yuki said. The conversation ended and we just talked about random things for the rest of the way home.

"We're home," I called out to everyone in the house. Kyo came running into the kitchen. I guess he was starving because he gave me a look. I smiled because I wanted to get dinner started.

"I'm starving. What's for dinner?" Kyo asked in an angry tone. I was tired of the tone that he was giving me right now. It was starting to bother me. I don't know why. I could feel a little bit of anger slipping into my bones. Maybe it was because of all the memories or maybe it was because I was stressed. I don't know.

Yuki came to my rescue as he normally did. "Don't be rude you stupid cat."

"Don't call me stupid!"

"Stupid cat," Yuki muttered again. This time Kyo just ignored him and then asked me what dinner was again.

"I'm making beef stew for dinner tonight. Jesus please relax," I said as I could feel my anger getting the best of me. Kyo's eyes widened when I snapped at him. I actually felt bad for what just happened. I had never snapped at him before. Well I've never really snapped at anyone. I felt bad because he was catching me while I was in a bad mood. "U-Uh I'm sorry, Kyo."

Kyo gave me a shocked looked and back out of the kitchen. I let the stew cook and then I ran up to my room, sat down on my bed, looked at the picture of my mom and was questioning her about what to do…it was just going to take some time and I knew the answer would eventually come to him.

"Yuu came back, mom. I really don't know what to do," I said aloud.