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"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results."

Chapter:-

"My mother…" she whispered in a broken voice which was enough to break Takumi.

"Yes? What happened to your mother?" he asked rubbing her back and arms.

"She's dying Takumi…"

Takumi sat very still four a few seconds while Misaki kept on crying, it was like the breath was knocked out of him. How was he supposed to support Ayuzawa when he couldn't even understand her pain and fear, because he never knew what a mother is.

So he sat there hugging the still crying Ayuzawa, unable to say anything so he just hugged her tightly and stroked her back, trying hits best to ease her pain.

"What do you mean she is dying Misaki?" Takumi finally asked in a small voice.

"She's suffering from brain tumor Takumi and needs to be operated soon." She replied, trying her best to control her tears.

"That means she can be saved, we should hurry to the hospital." He said getting up and turning around but Misaki stopped him. "We can't.." she whispered, four a moment both of them stood in silence and then Takumi saw something in Misaki's eyes and he did not like it.

She abruptly turned around and started walking towards the hotel but he caught her hand, "where do you think you are going?"

"Let me go I need to talk to Tora." She replied in a broken voice which was unlike her and for some reason it was breaking Takumi. "Oh no you don't.. " he pulled her back, making her collide with his chest.

"Please Takumi, I have to do this for my mother."

"Tell me what is it?" he urged in a pleading tone he was afraid of something, he was afraid that if he let her go now he would lose her. Never will I let that happen.

For a while Misaki just stayed like that in his arms, then taking a deep breath she answered in that confident tone. "My mother needs this operation and I don't have enough money so I need Tora to help me, no matter how much I despise him."

"Never…" he whispered through gritted teeth.

Misaki pushed him away and turned around, now face to face with him she glared in his direction. "What do you mean Never? I have to do this so I can save my mother." She shouted but Takumi didn't answer, he just stood there with his head lowered down.

She shook her head and turned around, "Stay out of my business Mr. Walker."

Just as she started walking she felt someone grab her and the next moment she was lifted up in the air, "What do you think you are doing?" she yelled grabbing hold of his shoulders as to not fall down.

"Let me down." She tried once again but he kept on walking, Takumi helped her inside the car and locked the door. "Takumi open this door at once," but he was not listening and was busy talking to someone.

Ending the call he sat in the drivers seat and started driving all the while ignoring Misaki's protests. "What the hell are you doing? And where are we going."

Takumi looked at her and Gave her an icy cold stare which made her shiver, "Shut up." This was the persona he used when doing business, never had he used it with Misaki nor had he intended to but things never go as one had planned.

Misaki stared at him in surprise, she had never expected him to act in such a way, all of this was making her extremely nervous. How did this happen and why, just a few minutes ago we were happily chatting and laughing and now…

"give me back my phone." She said in a small voice in response to which he passed her the phone, without saying even a single word. This cold treatment made her want to cry although she had a lot to worry about why was his behaviour causing such distress.

That's because you are falling for him… came a voice inside her head.

Even after given the current circumstances this thought made her blush. Stop it, I don't have time for such feelings and he's my boss.

Well no boss in their right mind treat employees like this.. came the smart reply.

Stop it. Misaki shouted in her head and closed her eyes and wiped away the tears that escaped her eyes. Quickly she dialed Suzuna's number and told everything about their mothers condition. "I have no other choice but to go to Tora Suzu." She told her and smiled when her sister answered.

"That would be way too easy dear, anyway come by as soon as you can, I need you beside me for all this." Misaki told her and hung up, before she could say anything else she heard Takumi.

"As long as I'm here you're not going to that Igarashi."

Unlike herself she snorted, "and do what? See my mother die because of my ego." This earned her a look from Takumi and she wished she had not said that.

"She will not die Misaki, her operation must have started by now." He told her in a calm voice and saw how her eyes widened in pure shock and surprise. "You don't need to go to that bastard." He repeated in a firm voice.

"Why are you doing this Takumi?" she asked in a breathy voice, her eyes filled with tears. "Why?"

He smiled looking into her eyes and replied, "Friends help each other during harsh times."

Before she could reply to his remark, his phone started ringing and he picked up still looking into her eyes. "Yes?" Misaki saw the way his eyes closed and fists clenched when he heard the voice on the other line.

"I know only two days are left, I don't need you to remind me everyday of my downfall." Even when she could hear only his side of the conversation she knew something was wrong and once again Takumi was losing his temper. She frowned, why would that be?

He rubbed his temple, "why don't you just leave me the hell alone." Misaki was aware of his rising temper and put her hand on top of his in an effort to calm him down. Looking into her eyes he sighed, "Whatever happened to that Igarashi was his own fault and I'll let you know when I care about the likes of him." He snapped once again and hung up.

By now Misaki was utterly confused, why would Takumi mention Tora and who was on the other line? She didn't voice out any of her questions but only looked at Takumi.

He could clearly see the confusion in her eyes and it was driving him mad but he couldn't tell her anything; at least not now. What will I tell her? And why would I? His mind was still focused on such thoughts as he started driving again.

"Where are we going?" He heard Misaki question and answered without looking at her. "The hospital."

Misaki nodded in understanding and once again it was silent with both of them lost in their own thoughts. She looked at him once again and could feel that something was wrong with him, even though she wanted to know about the reason she couldn't bring herself to.

How can I feel this way about my boss… she face palmed in her mind, "stop it Misaki, this is highly inappropriate.

'Stop thinking about everything you dumb woman, just listen to your heart for once.' She heard Aoi's voice in her head and groaned. Why did I have to think of such a thing.

You already know the answer Misaki… her heart answered but she ignored it and closed her eyes trying to focus on something else completely unaware of Takumi's thoughts.

Takumi's POV…

The hell do you think you are doing you idiot. He shouted inside his mind clutching the steering wheel more harshly. What is wrong with me?

'How long do you think you can keep on ignoring your own feelings?' his conciseness replied in a calm voice.

There its nothing to ignore, never was. My only concern is my company and Misaki is only acting as a distraction.

'Keep saying that and you might start believing it.'

Listen you stupid heart, Takumi started ignoring his consciousness. Misaki is not someone to be involved in all of my mess and she doesn't see me anything more than a boss so its better to stop this at once.

'But-

Its enough already… and with that he made his decision.

Author's POV…

The two of them walked inside the hospital in a hurry, Takumi talked to the receptionist and in a matter of minutes they were led in the direction of the operating room. Misaki was pacing around while Takumi only looked at her.

Are you sure about your decision? A voice whispered in his mind and clenching his hands into fists he made his mind. Yes! This is what should have been done from the start.

He took a deep breath and took out his phone, giving Misaki one last look he smiled sadly and dialed Kanou's number. Misaki turned around to talk to Takumi but stayed silent when she saw him busy on the phone but continued to look at him.

Takumi was unaware of her eyes on him as he had his eyes closed. Kanou picked up after the fourth ring and before he could say anything Takumi stared, "I want to see Alinaa first thing in the morning, tell her to be there by nine." And with that he hung up without another word.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Misaki looking at him and felt a stab of guilt but ignored it. "Why do you want to meet her?" she asked through gritted teeth.

Misaki had never liked Alinaa from the first time she saw her, neither did Takumi himself like her but she was the perfect woman for him under the given circumstances and would make things so much easier for him.

Making up his mind he looked at her but gone was the spark in his eyes and they were cold, as if he could see through her. Why am I getting nervous. Its just my idiot boss. She reminded herself and tried her best not to look away.

"For business matters." He replied and she narrowed her eyes at his answer.

Just when she was about to ask another question the doctor called out for Misaki. "Miss Ayuzawa!"

"Yes? Doctor how is my mother." She asked without wasting even a single moment. The doctor smiled looking at her, "she's out of danger now and is being taken care of. I must admit she is lucky to have a daughter like you miss Ayuzawa."

Misaki sighed and thanked the doctor, after going through all the formalities she was asked to go home and rest. Seeing that it was late Takumi offered to drive her home which she gladly accepted but something was continuously irritating her.

His behavior, she knew was the reason for this irritation.

The whole drive to her house was silent, without any remarks, perverted comments, light jokes. Nothing, Takumi stayed silent which for some reason was annoying Misaki and to make things worse why did he have to meet that greedy, soul sucking bitch. She wanted to ask him all off this but didn't, instead she kept on thinking about her own feelings.

Why does it matter to me what he does and who he meets.

Soon they reached her house and it was time to say bye but it felt so hard. Still sitting in the car she told him, "Thank you for what you did today for me."

Takumi nodded but did not answer, Misaki stared at him for an answer but none came. "Okay then, good night Mr. walker." She said and got out of the car and heard him say, "Night Ayuzawa…" and with that he drove off.

As Misaki stood there looking at the retreating car she felt her eyes tearing up and a strange feeling dominated her emotions.

Something is not right…