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Pegasus FREAKING J. Crawford?! Both Rebecca and Mokuba mouthed. Was that what the fuss was about?!
What's he doing here?! Rebecca mouthed at Mokuba. Mokuba didn't answer. Rebecca noticed how his face instantly turned pale and his jaw tensed. Rebecca turned her ear to the door again; she was concerned about Mokuba now. Could those rumors have been true? Did Pegasus really have supernatural powers and took Mokuba's soul and placed it into a duel monster card? If that was the case, Rebecca understood why her boss would be afraid. It pained to see her boss like this; she placed her hand over Mokuba's. Mokuba's snapped into reality, his face had returned to its normal color.
Rebecca knew that there was only one person in this building who wasn't afraid of Mr. Freak Show next door, and that was Kaiba. If anyone would put up a fight against Pegasus it would be Kaiba.
Kick his creepy arse, Kaiba! Rebecca thought.
"…dying.." the heard Pegasus say,"…only have two years left to live…according to my doctors…"
Oh my god! Rebecca mouthed to Mokuba, Pegasus…is DYING?!
Mokuba shook his head, courage returning to him, I don't believe it. I think he's just here to miss with Seto. He mouthed.
Rebecca gasped as he heard the next thing Pegasus said, "…And I just came by to tell you that you, Seto Kaiba…. Are on my will, because you will be my heir to my fortune…"
WHAT KIND OF SHIT IS PEGASUS TRYING TO PULL?! Mokuba shouted….or rather mouthed. Rebecca, however, was more concerned about something else. MY GOD! KAIBA'S GONNA RULE THE WORLD! Rebecca shouted as well, or mouthed, FOR REAL, THIS TIME!
They then heard Kaiba slam his hands on his desk, making them both flinch, "…makes you think I want your stupid company?!"
Yeah, Seto! Tell that creep to keep his crap! Mokuba mouthed. Still, however, Rebecca wasn't on the same page as Mokuba. He's going to have it all…have it all! Rebecca mouthed, oh my god!
Back into Kaiba's office, Kaiba watched as the eccentric millionaire, chuckled, "Ah, but there is one catch," Pegasus began.
Kaiba wouldn't hear it, "Save it, I'm not interested."
Pegasus raised an eyebrow, "Really, Kaiba-boy?" Pegasus asked, "Are you sure? Because I was going to propose a challenge…"
Kaiba didn't say anything. He hated how this man would find things to catch his attention. He wasn't going to do it. No matter what this person offered he wasn't going to do it.
"How surprising," Pegasus fringed a look of surprise, "I was certain Kaiba wouldn't back down from a challenge."
Kaiba smirked, "And tell me, what is this so called challenge you're planning to make me do?" Kaiba wasn't planning on accepting a test; he just wanted to see what this lunatic would come up with.
Pegasus took another sip from his wine, "It's quite simple really…well, that is, maybe to anyone but you,"
Kaiba rolled his eyes, "Spill it, Pegasus." He growled, "You're lucky I'm in a very generous mood."
Pegasus sighed and then raised his index finger, "One," he said, "I'm going to give you all my inheritance a year from today….but in return, Kaiba-boy, you must be happily wedded with someone."
Now it was Kaiba's turn to raise an eyebrow, just what is this lunatic planning?
"Noticed how I said, 'happily married' Kaiba," he said, "In other words, your marriage to your wife has to be genuine."
Marriage? Why did Pegasus wanted to give Kaiba all his inheritance and on top of it all, married? What was he trying to prove? Was he trying to make a fool out of Kaiba? He wasn't going to let it happen. But still, the proposal of marriage only makes Kaiba want the inheritance even less. Just what in the world is Pegasus thinking?
"If you ever accept this proposal, I will see to it myself that the marriage is genuine. For you see, I will test the girl as well." He continued.
Kaiba laughed, "Now you've lost it." he said, "What makes you think I'll accept this challenge?"
Pegasus smirked, "Come on now, Kaiba boy, don't be so dense. You can expand Kaibacorp with my company. You will have the whole world under your feet."
But you know I can still easily do it without your help, Kaiba thought. He turned to his computer; he had enough of this nonsense.
"Well," Pegasus said getting up, "That was all I came to say." He gave his glass of wine to his servant, "I shall give you a week to think about my offer." He headed towards the door, "Ah, yes, and remember…this will be our little secret…."
He left.
Mokuba slammed the door wide open, "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!" he cried, "Pegasus thinks he can just come in here and tell you to do whatever he wants?!"
Rebecca came inside quietly into Kaiba's office and took a seat. Yes indeed, Rebecca thought, just what in the world was Pegasus thinking? Why is Pegasus giving his inheritance to the one man he hated in the world? And why was it important for Kaiba to be married?
Rebecca was lost in thought until she heard Mokuba say, "You're not going to accept his offer, are you Seto?"
Kaiba shook his head, "No," he muttered, "I wasn't planning it."
Rebecca nodded in agreement…that is…until an idea came. Kaiba…SHIZUKA! Kaiba…can get Shizuka! This is the opportunity of a lifetime! Rebecca can convince Kaiba to try Shizuka! Maybe this can somehow help Kaiba realize his true feelings for his secretary! And Shizuka will realize her too! Rebecca will only have one week to convince Kaiba to take Pegasus proposal!
"I see," Mokuba said relieved, "Okay….I'll see ya later, then."
He and Rebecca left the room.
Kaiba then got up from his desk and decided to kick everyone out of his floor. He can just imagine the large crowd waiting to hear the details of the incident.
He was surprised to see that the floor was empty. No one was in sight. Well, except his quiet secretary, who sat at her desk, looking at him nervously. He had no idea how his timid secretary managed to kick everyone out before he could. He placed his hands in his pockets, "Hmph," he said, "At least someone is functional," he then disappeared into his office.
Shizuka's face turned red.
Later that day, Shizuka returned home. As she stepped inside her apartment, she was once again, greeted by her mother.
"I'm home," Shizuka said softly.
"Of course you are!" her mother replied cheerfully from the kitchen.
"Heya sis!" her brother, Jonouchi greeted, "How's ya day?"
Shizuka smiled, "It's been good," she replied.
Mai yawned, "Oh wah..?" it seems that Mai was taking a nap on the couch and just woken up, "Oh hey hon, when did you come home?"
"Ju-Just now…"
Ever since Mai became pregnant of Jonouchi's child, Jonouchi's mom decided to let the two live in her place for a while until the child is born. At first, Mai was against the idea since she wasn't used to family affection and kindness, but it was Shizuka and her mother who managed to convince Mai to think otherwise (they pulled the puppy-eye look).
Shizuka hung her purse at the jacket hanger, she heard Mai groan, "Why do my feet swell?"
Jonouchi sat on the couch with Mai, he began to do a foot massage, Jonouchi laughed, "An' ya haven't been movin' around much lately?"
Mrs. Katsuya began placing the food on the table, Shizuka began to place the plates, "That's because it's all your fault!" Mrs. Katsuya said.
At this, Jonouchi flinched, Shizuka managed a giggle. Mrs. Katsuya is a bit indecisive about how she feels about Mai's pregnancy. On one hand, she's quite proud and happy that she's going to be a grandmother soon, but on the other hand, she is on the mentality of her old fashion morals.
Mrs. Katsuya sighed as she saw her finished work on the dinner table, "Jonouchi's going to be a dad soon…" she muttered dreamily.
She looked at her bespectacled daughter, "And what about you…Shizuka?" she asked, "Have you even got a boyfriend yet?"
Shizuka, turned red and shook her head nervously.
"She ain't gonna get a boyfriend!" Jonouchi growled, "Not while I'm around!"
Mai waved her hand dismissively; "She doesn't need a man!" she called from the couch, "She has us!"
Mrs. Katsuya, placed her hands on her hips, "And what about her happiness? Surely you all think she's going to spend the rest of her life living with me?"
"Of course…not," replied Jonouchi and Mai uncertainly.
Not again the soon-to-be-parents thought. The same speech Mrs. Katsuya has been giving ever since Mai became pregnant.
"Seriously Shizuka, it's the same every day," she continued, "You go to work and then come home for dinner. Why don't you go out much? You're 21 years old! Act like it!"
Shizuka blushed. She wished she wasn't causing her mother so much trouble.
"Ma, quit bein' so hard on Shizuka!" Jonouchi said.
Shizuka gave a small bow and ran out of the dining room.
"Ya see what ya did, Ma?" Jonouchi said, pointing his finger at the door where Shizuka left, "Ya scared her dis time!"
Shizuka unlocked her room and quickly entered inside. She placed her back to the door and slowly slid down.
If only they knew. If only they can understand what she's going through. Shizuka glanced at herself in the mirror, she found her hair unkempt and her thick glasses giving her the bug-eyes look. She glanced at her plain, fading clothes. Who in their right mind would want to go out with her? Has her mother seen her lately? Shizuka didn't need anyone to tell her that she's not pretty. She already knows, she is reminded countless of times. Many men made it quite clear…no one wants her. At first, Shizuka didn't mind, it's like what Mai always says, "Who needs them?"
But at the same time, Shizuka secretly wished someone would see all past her appearance, past her unfashionable cloths, her thick lens glasses….and just see her for who she is. The reality is, no one is going to see her that way.
Yet…there had been someone once who saw her the way she wanted. Someone, who was by her side whenever she needed. Shizuka's eyes gazed upon a teddy bear on her bed. Her lips formed a small smile.
"Ryuji…." She whispered. She slowly got up from the floor and took the bear and embraced it.
"I wish you were here…"
Ryuji Otogi was the only person who saw her for who she was. He liked her, he cared for her and Shizuka was absolutely in love with him. Mai and Anzu had told her many times not to go for Ryuji since he was known to be a bit of a playboy, but Shizuka saw past all that and knew he was a sincere and kind person.
Like for one, he never judged her on her new appearance.
It has been over three years since Shizuka last saw Ryuji. Ryuji moved to America, to expand his business. She misses him. She misses him a lot.
No one knew that though, not even Mai, Anzu, and Rebecca her closest friends.
Still embracing the teddy bear, Shizuka sat on her bed. She opened the curtains and glanced up at the starry sky. She wondered if Ryuji is still thinking of her. If he still remembers her.
Meanwhile, at the other far end of Domino City, in a small apartment, Rebecca was busy thinking of a plan to convince Kaiba to take on Pegasus' challenge. This, she knew, wouldn't be easy. This might require a sacrifice. Is it worth it? Yes, anything to help out a friend.
A/N: I really hope everyone's liking the story, because to be honest with you all, I'm not. But ah well, I hope it will get better soon. Please read and review! :)