A/N: Wow. I know. I've been away for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. BUT, I have my reasons. First, holiday just started. Second, I cant stop thinking about my girlfriend who's suffering a disease. Third, school organization just got a huge problem. There are many other things, but I wont name them all here. I'm truly deeply apologize for the late update. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

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"Stay"

"We will know the ones whose related to us. In a way that is unexpected." -Anonymous

Chapter 16: Relation

Tainaka Resident | 8.30PM

"Mio-chan ~" Said the lovely brown-haired woman, hugging the said girl. "My, my, look at you. You look better than the last time I saw you. Are you dieting, Mio-chan?" Mio blushed at both the compliment and question. She didn't get to reply the question when Mrs. Tainaka already saw her one daughter, Tainaka Ritsu. "Ricchan ~ Aren't you getting taller?" She ruffled her daughter's hair, which having the same color as her own hair.

"Mom! Stop messing with my hair ~ I'm not Satoshi ~" Ritsu pouted.

"You're my daughter, Ricchan. Besides, your hair has always been smoother than Satoshi's."

True though. A small thought came over to Mio's head. Blushing unconsciously, she shook her head, feeling the heat up on her face increasing. "U-um… Talking about Satoshi, I haven't seen him yet. Where is he?"

"Probably working." Ritsu quickly answered and turn her head to her mother.

"Correct, but don't worry, he'll get home not for long now."

"Let's just wait him inside, kay? I need to lay down a little." The brunette tilted her head to both sides and sighed. She move closer to Mio and whispers, "Mio, can you massage me? I really need it." It made Mio blush but she nodded anyway. Mrs. Tainaka, Mio and Ritsu were heading to the living room. Mio and Ritsu sat next to each other and her mother sat in a single-person couch.

"So, I'd like to ask you something, Ritsu."

The daughter frowned. "Mom, didn't I tell you that I'm here to ask you something?"

"I know, I know, but it looks like someone just got a pretty big issue in the afternoon." Mrs. Tainaka staring seriously into Ritsu's eyes. She knew that her mother have found out about the news of her and Akiyama Mio. It could be worse if she also find out about the engagement ring. "Anything you would like to confess?"

She sighed in defeat, "Gosh, this shouldn't have gone like this. I was going to tell you tonight that…" She paused and took a small glance at the girl next to her. "…that, uh… Mio and I… We… I mean, I already…" Suddenly, her nightmare flashed through her head, causing her eyes to widen in horror.

Watching Ritsu stiffened and stop talking, her mom calls out Ritsu's name. Ritsu snapped back after the third call. "You're spacing out, Ritsu. That's pretty unlikely you, unless there's something terrified you."

"N-no, mom… It's just… I was… W-will you promise me you won't be mad?"

A light chuckle she received. "As long as it's making you happy and not going to injure anyone. Do I ever mad at you?"

"Yes-" Feeling a glare, she gasped. "I-I mean NO! Well, you mad at me back when I'm in kindergarten and tried to help a friend of mine."

"You injured those kids, Ricchan."

"They injured my friend! She's not even guilty for anything. They're mean kids."

"Still, fighting is not something that could solve any problem." While Ritsu pouted, her mother sighed. "Well, it's getting late by seconds now. Let's get to the point, when is exactly you proposed to her? Where and how? Have you thought about everything ahead before taking this step?"

"Yes." Firm and strong. Mrs. Tainaka could feel it, even Mio could also feel it by the way Ritsu says 'Yes' and how serious she wants their relationship to grow. "I proposed her on Christmas Eve, at Mugi's villa and in a way that is not so romantic. Still, it fits the mood. I've thought about everything, every single thing that might happen in the future for both Mio and I." Her mom was about to cut her, but she's faster. "I won't keep it as a rumor. I'll let them know about Mio and I promise I won't mess up. I… I really love Mio, mom."

Her mother's eyes slowly softened. This is really touching and I can see how much she takes this seriously. Unfortunately, there are bigger things Mio will experience not for long now. She put a smile on her face; she's worried but also curious. "You know there are more, much more bigger things in the future. Are you sure you can handle it, Mio-chan?"

Mio tensed up and put a thoughtful face. "I'm sure, I will-"

"Have you seen the news, Mio-chan?"

A thoughtful face turned into a face full of confusion. "What do you mean?"

"Mom, she had nothing to do with the news."

"She's your fiancee. She should have known this ahead of everyone else." Mio got even more confuse. She turned her eyes to her companion, hoping Ritsu will say something. Instead, the brunette groaning. "Ricchan will tell you, right, Ricchan?" With a little tone of threat, Ritsu gulped.

She started it with a soft sigh, "Look, Mio, this afternoon… The paparazzi caught me and my partner made a scene. It was actually a miss understanding, but it got even worse when they found out my engagement ring. They assume that Mio, my partner in business, engaged with me and currently being my fiancee." Ritsu was so aware of her fiancee's respond to this shocking news. "I'm really sorry, Mio, I didn't mean to pull out another issue. I thought they'd never find out, but no matter what, sooner or later, I will let them know about you."

"Isn't this good? I mean, for the mean time this rumor come up, you can take advantage of it." It made Ritsu frowned.

What kind of advantage she could take in this situation? People are mistaken her real fiancee. Mio should have yelled at Ritsu for not taking her advice to stop wearing their engagement ring before she officially announce it. It is too hard to believe that Mio wasn't acting like she thought she would. "Seriously, Mio, you can yell at me. Don't worry about mom, I know she's on your side now." She lowered her head.

"You know this is not the right time to tell them about who your real fiancee is."

Ritsu finally got the idea. "Wait, so you're saying that I should just keep up with the rumor? Giving them what they want and tell them that Tainaka Ritsu engaged with his partner in business, Akiyama Mio?" The black-haired girl nodded in agreement. "You're not serious, are you, Mio? Mom, really, help me on this!"

"I don't see there's a problem with her idea. At least it will keep you from having another bad issue in Tainaka Ritsu's love life." Ritsu was on the edge, alone. She thought the idea was crazy and she can't even imagine how things will turn out if she take both Mio and her mother's advice. The brunette glance at Mio, then at her mother and ended it with another sigh.

"It's like burying a lie with another lie on top." Lie. She muttered under her breath. That is one of the things Ritsu dislikes. "You know, I'm tired. I wanna go to my room and take a short nap before dad gets home." Ritsu announced as she stood up from the couch. A troubled look plastered on her face; neither both Mio and her mother respond to her. How could she easily said that? Does she even realized what I'm feeling? For the very first time, Ritsu disagree with Mio.

The Apartment - Lobby | 09.00PM

"Excuse me." A soft womanly voice said.

The receptionist instinctively reply, "Yes, ma'am. Is there anything I can help?" She politely asked.

"I was looking for the current Tainaka Big Company CEO, Tainaka Ritsu." The receptionist took a little time when she first saw the woman. The woman has a long silky-hair colored in black. It resembles that one girl who's always seen together with Tainaka Ritsu. She put a little frown as she hears what the woman says. "Do you mind showing me his room?" She requested the receptionist.

"His room number is 517 and it's on the 35th floor." The receptionist checked on her computer once again and put a concerned look. "Unfortunately, Tainaka-san isn't here at the moment."

"That's pretty unfortunate…"

She looks really familiar. The receptionist couldn't stop the urge of thinking about the beautiful woman. Seeing how the woman face turns a little disappointed, she decided to give a little solution. "Um, is this a personal or business matter? We will write it on our journal and inform it to Tainaka-san once he's back to the apartment or if this is quite urgent, we'll contact Tainaka-san right away."

"Ah, no, don't bother yourself. This is only a personal matter and don't worry, he might be having an important meeting at the moment, I don't want to bother. Just tell him that Akiyama Minoru was here and wanted to talk about something with him." The woman smiled while the receptionist stunned. She is facing and talking face to face with THE Akiyama Minoru. "Thank you. You're doing a good job as a receptionist. Keep it up."

Wow, she really is a great woman. She was too stunned and could only nods her head. "H-hai… Thank you and I-I will d-definitely inform it to Tainaka-san…"

Outside The Cafe.

The black-haired girl couldn't help herself but to give out slight blush through her cheeks. It's just something about the hold on her hand that makes her feel a little uneasy, yet comfortable. She then realized where the guy had taken her to. It's only an alley, located at the back of the cafe. "Let go of me." She said as shoved his hand and released her own hand from the guy. "I can walk alone. It's almost time for my appointment with Kaeda-san."

"You're really troublesome. Seriously, right now, you can't just go out there and show yourself to everyone. Don't you watch the news? They thought you're Ritsu-san's fiancee and letting yourself get caught by those paparazzi won't be a good choice at all. They even saw you were with me at the cafe."

"I'll just tell them that I have nothing to do with Tainaka Ritsu and that we're only partner in business."

"It's always easier to say, isn't it?" Rizuki had a serious look on his face. He wasn't mad at her, but with this rumor come up, it's not safe to go in public like nothing happened. He recalled the moment when the first time he got himself into this whole ridiculous rumor about Tainaka Ritsu's love life. This will be twice harder. "You better call your driver to pick you up and wear this." He quickly took off his jacket and handed it to Mio.

Mio, on the other side, was nearly confused. Why would this be so complicated? She had never been into a rumor before, so all she could think of is as long as this is only a rumor, it's not true. Sadly, that doesn't work that way or at least not as easy as what she thought. "I don't want to. I'm fine and I was just arrived at Tokyo not long, so people won't recognize me that easy."

"True, but when the one you're connected, worked and even hang out with is THE Tainaka Ritsu, people will recognize you even with a glance. Your face will nearly everywhere, especially the famous internet."

"You're overreacting things."

"I'm telling you the truth."

"Whatever. I'm going now-"

The girl was about to walk away, but Rizuki was faster. He hung his jacket over his shoulder and quickly trapped Mio on the nearest alley wall. "Listen, stop this attitude. I know you starting to dislike me, but you need to remember, I do this because it's my responsibility. If you're going to tell people off about the truth of what's going on between you and Ritsu-san, you better talk it out first with Ritsu-san." Mio could feel that she was really getting on his nerves.

He paused and look at the girl, they were staring at each other, but Rizuki has that little tiny worried look in his serious eyes. Noticing this, the black-haired girl looked away. "I know that. I'll talk to Ritsu-san."

"What people knows now is Akiyama Mio, which happen to be you, is engaged with Tainaka Ritsu." He backed away a little, creating a small distance between them. "So from now on, please be careful and think twice before you do anything in front of public and with whom you're hang out with. Those reporters won't stop even just for a second until they got what they want from you and Ritsu-san."

Mio grabbed the jacket from Rizuki's shoulder. She say no more and made her way to one of the end of the alley way.

Rizuki sighed, "I may not be able to be around you too often." He didn't even bother to look at the girl while she's walking. He wasn't even going to repeat what he says.

He knew that Mio heard him well enough.

The Hospital.

"You came thirty minutes earlier than what we planned." The girl sighed in annoyance and quickly took a seat on one of the patient chairs. "I never knew you and Tainaka Ritsu are actually together, moreover, an engaged couple. That's a pretty big and shocking news this afternoon."

"Can we not discuss that? I need to ask something else. It has nothing to do with all the rumor spreads around."

The doctor remained calm. "I see…" He bent down and took something that looks like a document. Mio watched him and frowned as he swiftly put a few documents on the table and back to his seat. "These…" Doctor Kaeda slowly slides the documents to the frowning girl. "…are your medication reports ever since you were taken to this hospital."

The black-haired girl looked down at the documents. There are weekly results of her progress, scanning results and her biography. So, I remained unknown even when he found me. She looked through the reports and results. "Transient Global Amnesia." She read the handwritten of her scanning result.

She pulled her head up and look at the doctor, expecting him to say something about her amnesia. "You've been suffering amnesia and from what I assume, before the aircraft… Someone has ever gave you fake memories. I can't one-hundred percent predict it, but that explains why it's hard for you to remember everything in your life before aircraft."

"You said someone gave me fake memories… Why?"

He chuckled, "How would I know?" Mio kept herself in silence. She can't stop thinking about herself, about who she was or who she's supposed to be. She can't forever be Akiyama Mio, it wasn't her. "Have you talk to Rizuki yet?" The doctor suddenly asked, standing up from his seat. "Funny, this world isn't that big, is it?"

Rizuki…

Tainaka Resident.

"Ritsu?" Came the creak sound from the door as the owner of the voice enter the room. She saw the other girl laying on the bed with an arm covered her eyes. She looks like sleeping, but… Her mind fades out as she made her way towards the bed. "Ritsu," She tried again after seeing her in a closer distance, she knew Ritsu wasn't asleep yet.

"What?" Ritsu asked, sarcastically. Mio knew that when Ritsu answered her with that tone, her fiancee must feel annoyed.

Mio sighed and sat on edge of the bed. "…I'm cold." She whispered and Ritsu knew that her Mio just sent a direct code. Mio felt the bed moving as she watched the other girl turned into a sitting position with her back laid on the head of the bed. As if by instinct, Mio scooted to Ritsu and sat in between Ritsu's legs.

The shy girl slowly put her head on Ritsu's chest. Mio almost laugh, but she hold it back and it came out in a small chuckle instead. "What are you laughing at?" Ritsu knew that Mio was actually came to her realization at how flat-chested her fiancee is. Ritsu found it slightly offensive. "Well, I'm sorry mine isn't as huge as yours."

Mio felt guilty, she pulled herself up a little and cupped Ritsu's cheek. "You're fine and if I recall it again, it doesn't really suit you." Ritsu caught what Mio said and she couldn't disagree with that. Mio was right. The two went silent for a good five seconds, Mio intertwined their fingers as Ritsu gently rubbed her palm.

"How's now?" Ritsu asked, regarding to the fact that Mio said she was cold.

Mio shrugged a little and say, "A lot better. Thank you." She felt a little kiss on the top of her head. Ritsu continue rubbing Mio's palm, it was true that the weather was pretty cold outside and cuddling in bed was a perfect idea to warm themselves. The brunette nearly fell asleep until Mio apologize in a sudden. "I'm sorry, Ritsu."

She could feel that Mio regretted something that made Ritsu fell into a bad mood. "I can't believe you got such idea, Mio…" Ritsu spoke softly and still has Mio's hands in hers.

"You do realize who is the real Akiyama Mio, don't you?"

"I just want everyone to know that you're mine and I'm yours. That my fiancee is you, not her. Though you two look quite similar by appearance, she doesn't have that something that I see in you." Mio smiled and giggles at the little confession. Ritsu realized what she just said and shivered. "That sounds corny, wasn't it?"

Mio did not intend to put the smile away from her face as she look at the brunette. "No, that is really sweet of you." She pressed her body more against Ritsu's. "And of course, she doesn't have that something that you see in me. Besides, if there were two Ritsu, I would still choose you because…" Her voice fading out slowly. She realized she was confessing what she's feeling towards Ritsu.

Her face getting hotter and her cheeks turned pink. "Because…?" Ritsu slowly repeat, peering her ear.

"B-because…" She lowered her head and clenched on Ritsu's hand softly yet a little tighter. "…I love you first." Ritsu cupped Mio's shoulder gently, she could sensed the strawberry-like from the black-haired girl's hair. Knowing that Ritsu won't reply anything to her confession, Mio decided to come up with a new topic. "Ne, you knew that Mugi came over in the afternoon, right?"

Mio could felt the other girl nodded her head and hug her a little tighter. "Yeah, what happened?"

"Um…" She suddenly feel a little hesitated, but she gathers her courage and came to a realization that this is Tainaka Ritsu, her girlfriend, fiancee, her loved one. Ritsu should know about everything related to Mio. "Mugi tries to find proves or evidence regarding to take back my identity and Himeko Mia's identity." Ritsu froze.

Himeko Mia? Ritsu repeated in her head. "Who's Himeko Mia?" By the moment Ritsu threw that question, Mio realized that she had never told Ritsu anything about Isshi nor even his past love life.

"S-she was Isshi's girlfriend."

"What?" Ritsu pulled her hands away from Mio's. "There is a girl named Himeko Mia and she's Isshi's girlfriend and you didn't tell me anything about it? How long you know about this? Seriously, what else you keep away from me? The fact that Isshi had a crush on you because you resembles her ex? What? I thought we promised to be open…"

Mio keep her mouth shut. She doesn't know how to respond, everything Ritsu said was all true. Mio shouldn't keep it a secret to Ritsu in the first place.

"Silent means everything I said was right." Still no respond. "…Don't tell me that you and Isshi kissed already without my knowledge."

Ritsu's heart ached when Mio won't say anything. When she gets no response, that means it's true.

So, they've kissed. Stupid you, Ritsu, look how easy you got cheated on. This is the second time, remember? Ritsu chuckled halfheartedly. "Mio, can you get off? I want to take a nap." Her tone was unexpectedly cold, but it didn't make Mio move a bit from her spot. She watched Mio's back, she lowered her head and probably crying by now. Ritsu frowned. "Hey, Mi-"

"I'm sorry…" Mio cracked a voice and sobs. "I didn't mean it like that…" Her sobs become more audible and her voice pitch getting a little higher than usual. "…Please, don't be mad at me… I'm sorry, Ritsu…" Mio heard a sigh from behind, then the next moment, the previous warm arms back and wrapped her cold body once more.

Ritsu was being Ritsu. She loves Mio, though it hurts to see the truth, she can't never lie that she loves Mio so much. "Stop crying, okay? I lost my temper, and you do remember that I've been cheated on once back then. Why don't you tell me, Mio? I thought I'm the closest person you have and you'll eventually come to me if anything happens."

"I- I'm afraid… I d-don't want y-you to m-mad at me… Y-you're the o-only one t-that I have n-now… I-I was-" Ritsu put her palm on Mio's mouth, signaling her to stop talking.

"Whatever happens between you and Isshi, I'll forget about it. There's no point in remembering it. You're my fiancee now…" She kissed Mio's shoulder softly. "…No matter what, I will still love you just as much as the first time I fell for you." Ritsu pressed herself and Mio even closer to each other. "…I love you, Mio." She whispered in Mio's ear.

Mio, on the other side, closing her eyes slowly. She enjoyed the affection Ritsu gave, it was warm and gentle and it never failed to calm her down. It seems like she has magic in her every touch… Mio's cry faded out slowly and she found herself forming a little smile across her lips. "Ritsu…"

"Mm," Now Ritsu put her head on Mio's neck, planting a light kiss on it. "Look who's back." Ritsu joked, then smirks.

The blood rushing up to Mio's cheeks, causing it to reddened its color and even Ritsu could feel the hot pressure from Mio's right cheek. The brunette knew what was going to happen, but at a time like this, Mio is faster.

WHACK!

"Ow~" The next thing happened was all pretty nostalgic. Mio's back to her usual self and if it's not Ritsu, maybe she would still be in a comatose state. Ritsu rubbed her head from the cranial eruption her fiancee gave, when the pain fades away slowly, she lifted one of her eyes open. She saw Mio's face, pouting and turning her back against her.

Ritsu smiled contently. She resumed her position and once again had her arms around the other girl's middle. She could feel Mio tensed a little as the arms made contact again with her waist, pulling her closer to the brunette's body. "…" Mio remained silent. She was enjoying Ritsu's affection.

"So, about your plan…" The voice was soft, gentle and sent chills for Mio. "…I think I get what you mean."

"Ritsu, please, just-"

"I won't. I'm pretending, remember? Besides, she's not that bad of a girl. I trust her enough." Ritsu felt Mio's hand on top of hers, then it slowly tighten. Ritsu knew Mio was so worried and afraid, though she's the one who came up with the idea. "Will you be jealous?"

Mio lowered her head in a slow motion. "…Who wouldn't?" Ritsu came up with a light chuckle. Her fiancee was right. "You… you won't leave me, right?"

"Here we go again. You came up with that again, Mio."

"I was just-" Ritsu grabbed Mio's palm, matching the engagement ring they both wear.

"You see these two rings? Back then when you asked the same thing, I gave you this. Though in a way, we're not really officially engaged in front of people and my parents, but this is a sign that I'm serious and I won't ever leave you until the day we finally getting married" Mio was too speechless to compose a sentence. "Do you understand now, princess?"

The black-haired beauty's cheeks reddened once again. It was always embarrassing and exciting to hear such thing from Ritsu. She's happy knowing that these days, Ritsu had spent a quite some quality time to talk privately with Mio, keeping her company even only through cell phones and of course the funny ridiculous way of her affections she gave for Mio.

Everything is worth it. Mio knew she could trust Ritsu for real. "When you come up with that idea, I was the one who's unsure. I know how you'll feel about it and I'm worried about you. I was right, you nearly broke down." Ritsu kissed Mio's head gently. It gave Mio the urge to rose her head, turning it to where Ritsu's head placed and initiated a kiss on the lips.

Ritsu gladly accepted it. It was slow, until the kiss turned into kisses. The third kiss made Mio pulled for a little and say, "Ritsu, I love you."

The Hospital.

"I knew there's something about Rizuki that makes me want him to take responsibility for you. Though back then, I hired him and told him that you shouldn't remember your past." The doctor chuckled, "I never knew he would actually be the one who's related to you… Himeko-san."

The girl eyed him with a lot of confusion written all over her face. "…Himeko…?" She repeated the said name. Was it her real name? Was it really belongs to her?

"Sooner or later you will recover your old memories, especially when one of your closest people being around you. You will eventually remember your memories, but not that easy, not that fast and not that simple." The doctor watched Mio getting even more confuse. She remained calm, but he could tell that she was having a painful hectic. "Stop that, there's no help when you push your mind to recover your memories."

"I…need to know…everything…" She put a hand on her forehead and lowered her head. "Ugh…"

"Gosh…" The doctor stood up from his chair and approached the girl across the desk. He helped her walk and decided to let her lay and calm herself down. "If you want me to tell you more about what I knew, you need to calm down and stop pushing yourself. It could take more damage to your brain." It wasn't that hard to tell her to calm down. She clearly knows now that pushing herself won't do any help.

She took a deep breath and exhale it slowly. She does this three times until she finally calmed down. Mio stares up at the ceiling and kept her silent.

"So you see that I found you with no single identity. You're a patient without a name, a birth date, and a life record. I ran out of ideas to keep you in this hospital because you were in a critical condition and there's no single person who come and claim that they will take responsibility of your condition."

She stay silent, hearing the doctor's little story about how she ended up being a replacement of Akiyama Mio.

"I could just take my hands off of you, but looking at you, I just can't. I've lost my son in an aircraft, too, and whoever owns you as their daughter, must have felt the same way when I lost my son."

Mio decided to shifted her head to the doctor. "…I'm sorry for your lost."

"It's okay, it's been years since then. Anyways, I put my own self to take the responsibility of you. It's been nearly a harsh time when others say to me that only miracles could bring you to life." The doctor keep up his calm attitude and look at Mio as if he was flashing back through his memory. "You've been unconscious for three months and when you finally back to your conscious, you lost nearly everything in your memories."

"You said I've been given fake memories. Who did that and for what purpose?"

"You remained unknown, remember? I don't know anything about your life before the aircraft. Now I've seen you regained your memories little by little, and as what I know, it started the moment you met your private doctor."

Mio wasn't surprised. She knew he's related to her. Somehow. "Rizuki, right?"

A/N: Just pray for the best for me! :D

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