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Way Back To Your Heart

Chapter 4: Preparation

Syuurei's POV

I had never faced such a situation in my entire life! It was as though somebody was playing a game called Destiny and I was just a game piece. The gamer seemed to be making sure that the game- my life- would take a turn for the bad every time sonething good happened.

I had made up my mind that I would never let Tezuka back in my life. But my luck was so rotten that he sat right front of me. It felt like pouring vinegar over a fresh wound. It stung- bad.

On the bright side, he couldn't see me since he was sitting in the interview room which had a one way glass to keep the people inside concentrated on their work.

He sat there by himself which meant that he hadn't met Aniki yet. I still had time. If I could send someone else to do the interview he had no chance of meeting me.

Before I could arrange for anything I decided to take one last look at the person I had been craving to see for almost a decade.

His face-although more mature in someways- looked the same as it did in high school. His hazel brown hair was the same- perfectly messy. His stoic expression was still intact. Although I didn't want to look at his eyes-that always seemed to go on forever- my blue orbs connected with his hazel ones. Once again I felt grateful for the window taint. His arms showed prominent muscles even through his jacket. He was absolutely perfect.

I couldn't help but think about our time together. A tear trickled down my eye as a thought flashed through my mind.

*flashback*

I was woken by the sound of my cell phone ringing. I switched the bed side lamp on. My eyes were still adjusting themselves when I answered the call-without looking at the caller's name.

"Hello?" I said half- asleep.

"Happy Birthday Syuu" I didn't have to ask who it was. I could recognize that voice even if I hadn't heard it for a thousand years.

I glanced at my clock that claimed that I would turn fifteen in just one hour. It was the first of March today- the day I generally celebrated my birthday since I was born on 29th February.

"Thanks" I replied. I couldn't help but blush.

"Do you have anything planned for tomorrow?"

"Hmm… not really. Why? Do you want to go on a date Mitsu?" I teased.

"Even on your birthday, you can't help but be a sadist."

"Hey! It's my birthday! Others have to be nice to me!"

"I was only joking. You're not the only one who can be a sadist you know."

Tezuka usually spoke only a few words around others. But with me, he was an open book. He could speak his mind whenever he felt like.

"You go back to sleep. I'll be there to walk you to school at 7 o'clock so don't be late." Tezuka said.

"Goodnight Mitsu. I love you."

"Goodnight. I love you too."

The next evening, I had to attend a party my parents had organized for me. My friends- although they were too modest to accept it- played a huge part in making that day perfect.

I looked at myself in the mirror before I could leave for the party. My honey brown hair was pinned up into a bun. My gorgeous purple dress hugged my figure perfectly. I didn't wear much jewellery-just earrings. My strappy black heels complimented my dress further. The only reason I agreed to wear heels was that they added some height. This way, I could finally stand at eye level with Tezuka.

I didn't really care about my appearance as much as other girls of my age did. I never wore make up or anything too fancy which Tezuka seemed to find amusing. My appearance today was all my best friends'- Sakuno and Eiji- doing.

My brother drove me to the Seigaku Gymnasium where we generally celebrated special occassions. I received birthday wishes, hug and presents from almost all the people present there.

My friends had decorated the gym. There was a stage which had a brightly decorated banner which read 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY FUJI SYUUREI!'

I thanked my family and friends for everything and we cut a lip smacking chocolate cake.

We had partied for about an hour when my brother came to me with a note.

"Meet me on the roof" it read. I recognized the elegant handwriting and rushed upstairs.

"Happy Birthday Syuu" said Tezuka once again before pressing his lips against mine.

"Sorry I was a bit late. I was trying to find the perfect gift" he said fetching a small red box from his jacket. He opened the box to reveal a white gold chain that had a pendant shaped like a tiny diamond ring.

"A ring symbolizes eternity as it has no beginning and no end." Tezuka said. "That's how long I will love you."

I stepped out of the thought with a shrug and stormed my way to my brother's cabin. He was sitting calmly at his desk and smiled when he saw me.

"Why is he here?" I decided to cut to the chase.

"Why is who here?" my brother replied innocently.

"Oh don't you dare do that! You know who I'm talking about."

"Oh! You mean Tezuka-kun? He's here to be interviewed by us. Didn't Elric inform you about it?"

I was a photographer not an interviewer. That was why I was skeptical when my assistant called me up this morning to tell me I would be interviewing someone. I was even more cynical about the situation when he said he didn't know who it was that I was supposed to be interviewing. It all made sense now. My brother was trying to get us together again!

"What do you mean by us? Since when did you start taking decisions for me?"

"Since when you decided to act like a child and run away from problems instead of facing them!"

"Aniki? I'm not ready for this yet. I'll talk to him when I am. Besides, didn't I tell you to keep away from him?"

"It's not like I asked him to come here" replied my brother. No one would have guessed that he was lying. His voice gave nothing away. But I knew my brother well. So well that I could say that whenever he looked away from the person he was talking to, he wasn't being completely honest.

"You did didn't you? You invited him here." I asked opening my eyes. My brother was a horrible liar and he knew that. I was absolutely positive that this was all his doing.

"Fine. But I did it for you, for Naoki. He's ten years old Syuu he deserves to know who his father is" my brother tried 'talking sense into me.'

"I'll tell him when he's ready. When I'm ready. And that's final. Till then, cancel the interview or get someone else to do it in my place."

"No way! I went through all that trouble to get him here!"

"Must I remind you that this is my company? I can cancel the interview myself if you don't."

He had compelled me into playing my trumph card. I absolutely hated doing this. It was just plain rude. But what other option had he left me? I either had to do what I was doing now or I had to face him.

My brother clearly understood that there was no way of forcing me into meeting Tezuka until I wanted to so he picked up his phone and mutterred a few instructions.

"It's taken care of." he said disappointed and stepped out of the cabin. As if I had let him down so much he couldn't bear to sit in the same room as me.

I knew that what he was doing was for my own good but I somehow managed to coax myself into believing that it wasn't.

I walked back to my cabin only to find someone I hadn't met for almost ten years!

Cliffie! I know I'm a bit sadistic. But I LOVE the word suspense! I won't be able to upload the next chapterfor a while. But if I get more than 5 reviews, I will make time to do it within the next week. R&R!