"First question: Why do you go to school even though you have everything it prepares you for?"
"If I didn't go to school people would think I am taking the easy way out by just dropping out because of all the money I have. And besides dropping out of school is not an option. I start something. I finish it."
"Fair enough," I said nodding. "Is it my turn now?" he asked. "Yes." I replied. He thought for a moment.
"What happened to your parents?" I wasn't expecting him to ask that.
"Well...my mother was murdered by my father." I sighed. "My father is now in California in an insane asylum because they found him not guilty for he was "mentally unstable" and wasn't aware as to what he was doing. I don't believe any of it. It's all bull shit he was aware of what he was doing. He was enjoying every minute." I cringed in anger. My nails dug crescents into my hand and became ghost white.
"Alright your turn," he quickly changed the subject seeing how much it angered me.
"What happened to your parents?" I asked his question back at him.
"They both died in a car crash. Mokuba and I were sent to an Orphanage."
I gave him a sympathetic look.
"Do you ever wish that your life could've been different?" he looked at me.
"Not for one moment. Because of everything I was able to meet Joey," I saw him glare, "and Mr. Tate, Ms. Mitsuki, Mokuba, just everyone really. And of course you Seto. I am content with my life as it is." I smiled.
"What about you?" I asked back.
"Honestly, yes." I looked up at him a bit shocked. "Living this life style has taught me a lot. But what it took to get here was unimaginable. Nothing was just handed to me. I would've loved to feel how it would be to live a normal child hood and teenage life instead of having so many responsibilities of an adult at such a young age." I smiled at him. He was so normal. "However I'm grateful for what I have of course. I wish I could've had that life but I didn't and was blessed with this one."
"Seto you're so not the jerk everyone thinks you are. They know nothing about you because if they did they would know you're one of the toughest and bravest people out there. It seems like nothing can stop you when you want something." He laughed. "Thats right Hitomi."
"Hmm...do you still wish Kioshi was alive?" I looked over to see him glancing at me.
I took a breath.
"No." I answered back. It was his turn to be surprised. "Because if he were, he would be suffering. We both would. I was always too worried about him. Always. Nothing else was on my mind but Kioshi. Did I have enough to pay the bills? Was he wearing clean clothes? Was the dirt bothering him? Did I have to clean more? What if I didn't have enough for him to eat...Could I afford his medicine this week? Would I fail my classes and would the Police take us away from each other? Does he feel alone because I'm always so busy with work? It's a horrible feeling knowing you can't take care of your younger sibling. Like, you're supposed to be there. You're supposed to make them happy. Make sure everything is perfect for them." I sighed.
"I know how that feels." Seto said.
"My turn. If Mokuba was not with you what would you have done?"
"I probably wouldn't be here." He turned his body side ways facing me. "Mokuba is my biggest support. I probably would've cracked a long time ago. My determination was all for him. So that he could live better. So we could both live better."
"Whats your favorite flower?" I eyed him weirdly. "Okay odd question...but I love carnations."
"What's yours?" He rolled his eyes. "Roses." He stated. I giggled. "The old fashion romantic flower eh?" I giggled again.
"If you could go anywhere in the world, where it would be?"
"Well New York is one place but the other one would be Madrid, Spain." "You're very expensive." He said raising his eyebrow at me. I began laughing but covered my mouth to not be so loud.
I stopped laughing and gave him a serious look. "Do you ever regret meeting me Seto?"
"Not really. Of course I regretted wearing that suit that day. Armani, chocolate, and wine don't mix too well. Anyway, no. Ever since you came along Mokuba has been much happier to spend time with someone since I am always at work. I know how he feels. I'm not blind to his fake smiles and reassurance that he's okay staying home or eating dinner alone. Besides that you're one of the only girls I ever met that hasn't thrown them selves at me because I have money. You can't trust many people nowadays. They'll use you for what you're worth then throw you to the side. And you're very easy to talk too. You're the type of person nobody can talk bad about and they would come to you to be comforted or to confide in. You're not a blabber mouth and are trust worthy. People are naturally attracted to you Hitomi. Maybe that's why I hired you. Because I subconsciously knew you were real and not another fake."
I was speechless. I couldn't say anything. I saw Seto turn pink.
"Maybe that was too much of an answer." He gave a nervous laugh.
Crap I made him feel uncomfortable and he just poured out his soul. Oh my god he looks more nervous I better say something...
"No, I'm truly honored. Thank you so much Seto..." I paused then took a breath to give me a boost of confidence. "I feel the same way about you." I heard a beeping noise and looked at a flashing green button. "What does that mean?" I asked.
Seto pulled his chair back up and I did the same. He stood up and I followed suit. "Hitomi we're here. Look."
I looked out the enormous front window to see Manhattan's beautiful sky line. I felt Seto's arm wrap around my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around his waist.
"It's beautiful." My eyes sparkled illuminated from the city that never sleeps. "Yes it is." He said. His eyes were mesmerizing. The blue shown brighter then ever. I stared at his eyes. "Yeah, very beautiful."
