November 22nd, The girls are on the move. Preparation here, preparation there. Calls to accept are every minute. They are nearly exhaustion but they are thinking that it is for Hikari and Kei's sake. Akira is happy by what she is seeing right now. A very blooming Hikari Hanazono was working with them. Akira on the other hand just continue on what she is doing.
Kei woke up past 12 in the afternoon. Sun light is now entering his room. He looks around for some person but out of his dismay he did not see any. He just looks at the ceiling of his room remembering last night's events. He knows that he is drinking with Ryuu at the counter last night after that he did not anything at all. While thinking, he has remembered something from last nights events. Exactly 12 last night Hikari wished him a happy birthday with a smile on her face but you could see the tears falling down her cheeks. He smiled at the thought that Hikari wished him a happy birthday just like those years.
He sat up on his bed and then looked at his side table. His eyes caught a letter and a gift box on his side table beside his necktie, watch and cellular phone. He reached for the letter.
November 22 ,20XX
Kei,
Happy birthday Takeshima! Another year has come to you. Always remember that you will always be in my heart and mind.
Even though you and I were miles apart, look up at the night sky. The same stars and sky are what we're seeing.
Please come to T.L. Ruby Hotel at 09:00 in the evening. See you.
Loving,
H.H.
By what the initials signify, Kei had a hint who it was which makes him smile.
"I did not dream last night. It really is her." Kei thought to himself.
Just as he is wondering around his thoughts, his phone rings revealing his grandfather as the caller. His smile slowly turned into a little frown and change his voice into a serious business type of voice.
"Yes grandfather?" He answered the phone
"Where are you?" His grandfather told him with a autocratic voice.
"I am here in my condominium grandfather."
"I need you in my office two hours from now."
"Yes grandfather." Kei said as his grandfather cut off the phone call.
All these years, his grandfather has dictated him of what to do, even the person he is going to marry. By that thought he was saddened by it. This is the day that he thought to see his beloved again and make it up to her but on the contrary the opposite is going to happen.
Kei prepared to meet his grandfather when he saw something on the envelope of the letter. He gets the envelope to see what is inside with the letter. He was amazed of what he saw. It was the flower he has given Hikari when they was still in high school before he left for Europe. He did not know that Hikari has preserved it for such a long time.
His phone alarmed signalling that it was already 1 in the afternoon. He took his phone to stop it alarming but even greater surprise was revealed in his phone. There looking elegantly looking down with the rays of the moon on her face was Hikari as his wallpaper. Yes he has Hikari as his wallpaper but it is a new one. It his was taken at his place. He could not stop staring at her. All those years he longed to see her. Yet Miyuki came crossing mind.
"Is Miyuki hers? They do really look alike. Why am I thinking all of this? I am suppose to be happy because she is now back." Kei argued to himself.
Exhaustion came to him as he is tired thinking of what he going to do. So he stopped thinking and decided to face his grandfather first before anything else.
HIKARI'S POV
It was near sunset when I decided to return home to prepare for the party later this evening. I am so much anticipating for this day. I may not know Kei will still accept me because of my little secret but I will do it for him to know what I felt towards him.
"Good evening my lady." Miyu one of the people whom I entrusted the mansion greeted me as I entered it.
"Good evening too Miyu, where's everyone?" I asked.
"They are now resting my lady. Hana and I are the only one remaining in the mansion. Do you want me to call them up?" Miyu answered my question.
"No, it is ok. Let them sleep. You too Miyu, you must sleep early too."
"Yes my lady, I will sleep after I have done my work to you."
I just giggled by what they are doing to me. Yes I am not treating them as my house maids or what but my family. My parents are living in the province because they want to settle them although I have invited them over here. Miyu and the others are staying here even when I am not around. Mostly I am overseas with my brother to facilitate our business abroad that is why I am not staying here but now, I will be staying here for good for grandfather will transfer the main office from England to Japan that is why I am very happy.
"Miyu could you bring me Jasmine tea?" I asked Miyu.
"Of course my lady, would you want to accompany it with cookies?"
"Please do so. Thank you."
Miyu exited the room after that. I travelled my gaze over the room only to find a box of dress in the center table. I walked towards it and opened it. There lying was as stunning blue gown. It is just a simple gown but you could see the elegancy of the materials used. It was a beauty. I was admiring it when Miyu entered the room again.
"My lady, here is your tea." She said as she lay down the tea on the side table. "It arrived this noon my lady." Miyu said referring to the dress. "It was accompanied by this." She said then gave me the card and a box of I think jewelries.
"Are those included in the delivery?"
"No my lady, it was send after the dress was my lady."
"Really?"
Only a nod was replied to me by Miyu.
"Do you need anything my lady?"
"No, nothing Miyu, you could now rest thank you."
"Yes my lady." Miyu said and then left me in the office.
I trailed my eyes on the box and the card. I put the box down beside me and then opened the card. I was really surprised because it was the Master of the Takeshima who gave it. She did not know but according to the card, the box contains important jewellery that he is just giving to her. She reached for the box and opened it revealing the most beautiful necklace she has ever seen. It was an infinity necklace with blue diamonds on it. It seemed vintage but the quality and elegance of it does not vanish. It was astounding. She did not know for what reason but she thinks that the bracelet her grandfather gave her and the necklace match the dress.
I did not know but there is something inside me saying that I should wear it. So I decided to wear it for tonight's event.
Normal POV
"Is Hikari here?" Akira asked Megumi.
"No, not yet why?" Megumi answered.
"Something happened."
"Huh? Something happened? What?" Sakura asked.
"Her interview will be broadcasted nationwide."
"What?! I thought it will just be a private interview?"
"That is what we thought but it turns out to be a public one." Akira exclaimed.
"I told them to do that." Everyone was so surprised because Hikari talked behind them. She was wearing the dress given to her later that day with the jewelleries. Simple but elegant that is what Hikari is now. They are in awe but the problem must be solved first.
"What?! I thought you want it to be private."
"It was an urgent decision. I did not know if he can come but at least he have heard or seen it. I don't want to be the center of attention again because of the false accusations that Miyuki is my daughter."
"You could not blame anyone, you do look really alike."
"I know. That is why I am going to publicized it."
"But are you ready?"
"Yes I am."
"So let us bring this party on?"
"Yes."
The ladies chatted for a while then prepared.
"Can I call Jun-kun?" Sakura asked.
"No you ca-" Akira said.
"It is ok, you can." Countered Hikari.
"But – "
"It is now time Akira. It is now or never."
"So in other words we could call our fiances also?" Finn asked.
"Yes." Hikari answered, "You could also call Tadashi Akira." Hikari just smiled.
"You are hopeless do you know that?"
"Yes, I know." Hikari said.
Everyone's fiances came and they seem to be happy. The gentlemen were so surprised to see Hikari that day. They thought that she will not let them see her again.
"I am not hiding. It is just you can't see me that time just yet." Hikari smiled at them.
The gentlemen know what she means so they just stayed there.
"Ma'am, the interview will start in the moment." One of Hikari's staff said.
"Thank you." She said, "It is now time."
Hikari and the others went to the table prepared for them by Hikari then witnessed a remarkable day for her.
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