"Mom!" a little boy called out, his shaggy brown hair and big brown eyes searching.
"In the kitchen!" A soft voice called out.
He walked in to see his mom cleaning up from breakfast. The dishes now sat drying in the rack. Her brown hair that matched his hung past her shoulders to about mid back in soft waves. She wore a dark blue feminine suit that hugged her curves she didn't have in high school but she was still petite. Turning to see her son, she gave the brightest smile and held out her arms.
The boy laughed and jumped into her arms hugging her tightly snuggling his face into her soft chest, "Morning mom."
She set him down, "Good morning Akira. Did you brush your teeth?"
"Yep!" she smiled again as her phone rang.
She picked it up and answered already knowing who it was, "Hi Kai."
The voice responded, "Hi Miss Fuji."
Haruhi sighed, "You know I want you to call me Haruhi, right Kai?."
A chuckle was on the other line, "I know but you sound so cute when I don't."
Haruhi smiled, "What is it that you need; I was about to head over now."
A pause was left and then a hesitant voice stated, "Well I wanted to confirm the meeting at two."
Haruhi grimaced and then let out a sigh, "Yeah, it's one now so I'll head over in thirty minutes. I want the information on the meeting on my desk, as well as anything else. I also need the case work from the Senate case from last month so we can review for final closing." Her voice was firm but unknowing to others Kai could sense a nervousness.
Kai giggled again, "You got it boss, I just love it when you go into work mode."
Haruhi smiled, "See you soon." She hung up and put her phone in her purse.
"You okay mom?" His gaze showed his worry.
She picked up Akira and kissed his head, "Yeah, ready to go?"
"Yep!" he cheered.
(Time skip)
The driver got out and opened the door, letting Haruhi and Akira step out. "Thank you." Haruhi said. The driver bowed, "Anytime Miss Fuji." She let the name pass since she was already letting her thoughts cloud her mind.
She walked into the tall building and the girl at the desk immediately stood and bowed. Haruhi smiled and waved as she held Akira's hand. They rode up the elevator to the top floor and walked out. She was met there by her assistant Kai.
Kai stood leaning against the wall, his blonde hair and brown eyes focused on a paper in his hand.
Akira smiled, "Hi Kai!"
Kai looked up. Shifting his lean but muscular form to face them and smiled, reaching to pick him up, "Hey you." He handed the paper to Haruhi and they walked towards her office.
On their way Haruhi gave a scoff, "Really Kai, shouldn't you have gone into, I don't know, fashion or something. You have the looks."
Kai laughed, "With the airheaded and bubbly crowd? No thanks. I like it a bit more intelligent." Any employees they passed bowed and Haruhi smiled warmly which everyone one returned, glad to have such a caring yet focused boss.
Haruhi and Kai got to her office and she sat behind the desk in her chair very lazy like.
Kai stifled a laugh and she glared at him, "You would be overwhelmed if you were me you know." She pouted in the cutest manner.
Kai smiled and set Akira down, "I know you're nervous and you have mixed feelings but it might not be so bad. If you're lucky they won't even recognize you.
Since the pictures you've shown me you no longer look like a boy Haruhi."
Haruhi held her head in her hands. She felt a small hand on hers and looked to see Akira's worried face, "Mom, it will be fine." His bright brown eyes stared at his mom, he loved her so much.
She sighed and then smiled, "I know and you're too smart for your age."
He huffed at that, "I'm six!"
She gave him a look, "And you already read chapter books like they were picture books."
He smiled, "Yes but you're proud of me and I easily outsmart anyone dumb." He smirked and if he wasn't actually her son she would think he was at least ten since he was a bit tall for his age reaching to her elbows now.
Kai and Haruhi laughed. Kai looked at the clock and it read one thirty, "Time to get you dressed." he sang in a teasing tone.
She gave him a glare, "What I'm wearing is fine." Slowly backing away from him.
"Yes but If I let you go like that without anything more than the dark gloomy color of blue then my boyfriend might have my head." Kai handed her a bag, forcing her towards a bathroom.
She sighed and smiled, "Yes probably."
She went to go changed and looked in a mirror. She wore a black skirt and a gray silk top that dipped slightly lower than usual, accentuating her now size c chest. She pulled on the maroon blazer that made her light pink lips pop. Her hair hung like it did before but now she tucked one side behind her ear and her messy bangs still framed her face. She walked back into her office and Kai smiled. Unlike in her high school years she could easily and confidently walk in her black high heels.
Akira leapt up off the chair he was sitting on, "You look great mom!" Akira was dressed in black jeans and a gray shirt with an orange hoodie. His smile was proud and excited.
Kai handed her purse, sunglasses and her coat since it started to rain. The three of them walked back to the car that was waiting. It wasn't a limo but a black SUV with bulletproof windows, anything more and Haruhi would start mumbling on how it was just a waste.
The driver opened her door and the three got in.
During the ride Haruhi gazed out the window and watched as tiny droplets hit the side and rolled down. A silent sigh was let out and she closed her eyes bracing herself for the meeting.
Soon enough they were at the restaurant, a five star newly opened western themed place. They planned the meeting here and Akira was bouncing for joy at the new food to try. They walked in and went to one of the workers.
Haruhi spoke in a very slightly breathy tone with confidence using it as a weapon, "I'm here for the meeting that was booked here."
The worker took in Haruhi's appearance and glanced at Kai who was holding Akira.
He blushed at her and smiled, "Right this way." Kai and Akira shared a look and rolled their eyes.
Haruhi had gotten used to people being careful or extra polite around her. Her reputation as a lawyer has reached far and wide in the last year. Haruhi just wished they would just act normal.
She is just a person still.
They came to a table which was filled with faces, ones she wasn't sure if she wanted to see.
Kai brought Akira into a separate room to keep him occupied during the meeting and to meet up with them after business talk was over. Kai showed him the kitchen.
The faces around them watching intently.
She took off her coat and sunglasses, her big brown eyes studying them closely. She looked around and saw them.
Honey, Mori and their parents.
Tamaki with his dad and Kyoya with his.
Hikaru and Kaoru sat with their parents as well. None of them had any surprise on their faces; they must not have recognized her.
Well she did change.
But so did they.
Honey was as tall as the twins were in high school. He face held a touch of his old youthfulness but he had matured, now having strong features. No one would call him a boy but a man.
Mori sat but his face seemed to not be so stoic, but still silent. Looking closely his eyes were kind and what Haruhi learned in her High School years is that his eyes always showed his emotion.
Tamaki looks older but not much has changed about his appearance. His blonde hair still what he would call perfection and his violet eyes showed his excitement and his focus.
Kyoya looked a bit more muscular and he still wore glasses, he studied her but she knew he had no recognition of who she was in his gaze.
The twins grew a little and their hair was longer, their eyes as gold as ever and they held their same cat like grins.
They probably still picked on Tamaki but right now they looked mature and focused at the task at hand.
They are not boys anymore but men.
Well it was six years.
After Tamaki and Kyoya graduated they started to lose contact with each other. As time went on it lessened even more until the day she and the twins graduated from Ouran.
That was the last time she saw all six of them together.
Now here they all are again and she can't find her words. Her voice won't come.
She took in a shaky breath, "It's nice to see all of you. This is the first since you contacted me that we have met. I am Miss Fuji, the two you saw earlier were Kai, my assistant and my son Akira."
They all introduced themselves.
We were here because since their sons all took over the companies from their parents they now wanted to become partners with each other. Haruhi smiled at the thought of them being successful but angry and sad because they had stayed in touch all this time and she was left all alone. She pushed her feelings aside and hardened her mask, hiding her emotions.
After graduating early from university she got a job at a firm run by a nice old man. She had just found out she was pregnant. He had heard of her situation with her needing a job through an old friend who had happened to be Haruhi's professor, so when her child was born she could support him. He insisted she call him uncle since she first started working. He was kind and dedicated. He taught Haruhi to relax because she had to learn life takes turns sometimes, one you might not expect.
After about six months she was named head lawyer and senior partner for her work. She was just as dedicated and it clearly showed. No other employee had any issue with it, she was kind and got along with everyone.
During her pregnancy she was a force to be known. It seemed as her tummy grew so did her confidence.
When uncle fell ill only six months later and he left the firm to Haruhi, she couldn't believe it. He told her he had no children and that he thought of her as his only daughter. The old VP of the company agreed with the movement, trusting her to take care of it.
She promised she would and she had.
In less than a year Haruhi had been on more cases, only losing a couple, which is almost unheard of and earned her respect throughout the lawyer franchise. She got noticed for her talent and bigger clients started contacting her.
Senators, celebrities and even a case from the Japanese government and the American FBI.
She won all of them but not without complication, pushing herself to her limits. Within two years the once second rate firm turned into one of the most respected firms and Haruhi did her best to lead it, all while raising her son, able to balance it all.
No one doubted she could do it. She was able to because she had the support of her company and the people around her helped her through all of it, good and bad.
She owned the company and she put her heart into it. Now here she is five years after raising the company to what it is now and maintaining its reputation.
But don't doubt Haruhi, during the whole time she loved and deeply cared for her son, always balancing life and work, even through hard times.
That is how she ended up sitting here now looking at their faces while discussing business, not bothering to remind them of who she is. She had a new life now, one she intended to keep peaceful.
The door Akira and Kai went through burst open and Akira came in and tackled his mom into a hug. Everyone at the tables was startled. Kai followed and tried to get Akira but he held on to Haruhi.
Kai bowed and apologized, "Sorry Haruhi he was scared by one of the waiters when the chef lit a dish on fire for show and he ran."
The people around the table went stiff as they realized. The atmosphere turned tense.
Haruhi's eyes widened and so did Kai's as he slapped a hand to his mouth.
Haruhi sighed and spoke to Akira, "Sweetie it's okay. The fire is gone now."
He looked up to her with his big brown eyes and slowly nodded. She stood up and handed him to Kai, "I'll be done soon. Okay?" he nodded again and she kissed his cheek.
Love and concern showing clearly on her face for her son.
Kai gave an apologizing look and Haruhi shook her head, it was too late now and she wouldn't hold it over him. She was the one to insist he call her Haruhi and not Ms. Fuji.
Habit I suppose.
She sat down and turned to the table once more taking in the tensed atmosphere. She spoke first, "So we were just discuss-"
She was cut off as Honey tackled her in a tight hug.
He sniffed into her shoulder. The now taller Honey made her fall to the ground. She didn't hug back, how could she from the shock?
His voice rang out, "Haruhi! You're here!" it was deeper but somewhat soothing.
Maybe she missed them more than she thought.
After a minute they stood up and she fixed her blazer. The others stood up and they started to move but she held up her hand to stop them. "Please refrain from any more hugging and let's get back to the meeting. Lets know it's been so long but let us get this done first please."
She sat down as the rest just stared, unable to sit back down.
They remained standing and stared at her.
Their eyes showing they wanted to come closer, pleading to hug her. All of their parents were shocked to see how well Haruhi turned out and were pleasantly surprised.
They always knew she had it in her though.
The Twins mom always lover her and Kyoya and Tamaki's Fathers knew her skill.
Too bad their boys are already preoccupied.
Tamaki spoke first, "Haruhi, I-." his voice faded and he didn't know what to say.
None of them did.
Six long years and now they see her but what were they supposed to say?
She looked at each of them and put on a smile each of them knew wasn't real, "I believe we'll need to reschedule."
She stood up and two guards that were hidden stepped forward and bowed to Haruhi. Kai handed her Akira and he grabbed Haruhi's things.
She turned to them looking over her shoulder, "Kyoya, I'll call tomorrow to schedule a new time to finish discussing the contracts."
She smirked now, "I believe you'll know when everyone is available. You always do."
She turned to leave and her guards rose from their bows to follow when the twins called out, "Haruhi!" So they still spoke in unison, she smiled to herself at that.
She turned again the smile never reaching her eyes, "I was nice to see you guys again, it's been awhile hasn't it? Honey you sure grew and so did the twins a little."
She remembers the warmth she once felt, "Tamaki, it's nice to know you seem to have matured. Not calling me daughter anymore? And Mori, I'm glad to see your doing well."
With that she turned and walked out, leaving the boys at a loss for words.
Tamaki's dad spoke first, "Haruhi sure has done well for herself. Her little boy is so cute."
Next was Yoshio, Kyoya's dad spoke, "She probably took the name of the father and it was by that way that we couldn't realize it. She doesn't look quite the same."
The twins mother was next, "Oh my! She looked so cute! But she seemed a bit cold to you guys, just what did you do?" she rose her eyebrow at them.
In their minds they were thinking the same thing.
We left.
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