Chapter # 3
(The Meeting)
I was sitting in the back seat of a cop's car waiting to arrive at my new home. A model mother…go figure. Well at least Luke let me pick up my stuff from Gary and Marrie's house. I picked all my things which weren't much really, just a backpack.
So, what you got in the backpack? Luke asked trying to make conversation.
Notebook and pajamas. I answered flatly.
That's it, no other clothing, and toothbrush. Luke said surprised.
I keep those things at Daisuke's place. I said.
Who? and Why? Luke asked.
Daisuke is my boss, I keep my stuff there because Gary always confuses my toothbrush with his, and I spend all day at Daisuke's place so I keep my cloth there. I answered like it was logical.
So then you keep all your cloth at your boss, except what you leave Daisuke's place wearing and your pajamas. Luke said carefully to make sure he had understood.
Exactly. I said as we entered a neighborhood called spring, fancy.
Man, I really don't want to be a snob. I kept thinking of all the things that were changing until Luke stopped the car. I looked around we were in front of a huge mansion. We both got out of the car to see a beautiful women, I guessed was my mother, standing in the front gate hugging a uniformed man, looked like a driver, tears running down her cheeks. We walked up to the gate she didn't let the driver go, she didn't even notice us stand in front of her back and the driver.
Nice place you got here. I commented making my new mother jump a bit.
Milly! I heard her mumble as she turned to face me.
Oh my god. She said covering her mouth, and hugging me tight.
Ugh. I flinched a bit as she accidently wrapped her hands around a couple of bruises.
Miss Hidori, please, take it easy. Luke said politely.
Oh…um, I'm sorry. My new mother apologized with a confused look.
That hurt. I mumbled to my-self.
You okay? Luke asked seeing me flinch and bite me bottom lip.
Yep, never better. I answered.
So, you're my new mom….huh….well, I feel awkward. I stated looking around.
Are you, okay with being here? She asked worry in her eyes.
Um…can I see the house? I asked feeling awkward. I'm not really used to deciding things; I just do what I'm told.
Of course. She answered immediately.
Really? You sure? I asked.
Yes, please go ahead. New mom said signaling me to go into the mansion.
Please help her in Fukai. She said to the man in the drivers uniform. I walked over to the driver he slightly bowed giving me a smile.
Um, don't do that, please, dude. I said referring to the bowing.
Sorry, my lady. He apologized frantically.
No…um… don't call me that, just treat me normal. I said trying to make since.
Alright, let's get going then. He said hesitantly.
We have to work on that. I said signaling him to start the tour.
I walked behind him as we walked into the huge mansion, Luke and the model stayed behind, she looked worried. I wasn't paying attention to the tour Fukai was giving me of the mansion. I was thinking about the look she had on her face, the model, my new mom. I reminded me of Marrie's facial expression when the cops had arrived at the house, What was I going to do now? Would I be allowed to keep my job, go to the same school, would anything be the same?? I was still lost in thought when Luke walked in with my…well the model.
Nice place, right Milly. Luke said making me jump a bit, because his voice scared me.
Yeah, it's a pretty amazing place you got here, Gladdy. I praised, but instead of her expression being cheerful it was a kind of sad and disappointed look.
Did I do something wrong? I asked my-self in a low mumble.
Fukai, did you show her the room, I prepared for her. Gladdy said cheering up.
Right away ma'am. Fukai assured and signaled me and Luke as well as Gladdy to follow behind him. We all did.
Hey, try not to call your mom by her name. Luke whispered as we walked behind Fukai and Gladdy.
That's why she got all sad? Man, I feel stupid. I mumbled to my-self.
I'll try. I whispered back to Luke.
Good. He said shaking my hair up until it was a big mess.
You don't have to do that. I said with a slight glare.
No I don't but I want to. He responded with a small smirk.
Whatever. I hissed as we started walking towards a big door with a tag that said "MILLY" in gold letters.
Milly this is your room if you don't like something you change it. Gladdy said excitedly.
Um…alright. I said not quite sure what to expect.
Fukai opened the door slowly. I looked at the huge room eyes wide mouth dropped open, same look as Luke, actually. It had a private bathroom, a huge walk in closet, a king size bed with a gold border. It had beanbags, my own computer and phone, a bulletin board that stretched thru the whole wall, even a freaking ass porch!!
Awesome!!! I whispered in approval.