Misaki cannot believe her eyes as she watches Takumi make his way over to the seat beside her. How could she have missed he was a shareholder? A big one at that. When she did her research his name was nowhere to be seen for such a big amount. He only had a mere five percent ownership of shares. And of course since she hadn't seen him going to Walker Inc for a while she figured he wouldn't care to visit any meeting relating his family.
"Takumi! Why are you here?" Richard yells at his grandson. Why are they all disrupting his business?
Misaki would love to know the answer to that question too.
"I was informed of a shareholders meeting and so I came to see what the fuss was about," Takumi states taking a seat besides Misaki but he does not look at her and she notices this. "My company has invested money into this business so why can't I be here?"
"Your company? Ha," Richard laughs hysterically at what Takumi said. "It seems they let anyone have a company. I was wrong, you and Misaki are perfect for each other."
"I wouldn't forget Richard that we are in a meeting which can determine whether or not you remain in the chair you sit in right now," Misaki argues back with venom in her voice.
"You think I'm going to let you waltz in here and control my business? Who do you think I am you commoner pest," Richard yet again slams his fist down on the table.
Misaki glances at Takumi for a brief second. "Listen, let's just be able to put the past in the past right now. I'm not here to argue back and forth with you about irrelevant issues so let's handle this like adults okay."
"And why should I listen to you?" Richard questions Misaki.
"Well to put it straight, Takumi and I own thirty- five percent. Based on what I've seen patricia do I'm guessing if her son was to call and ask for help she would hand her shares over to Takumi. So with that we surpass you and gerald together but there's also the fifteen percent shareholders right? Funny thing is they've been decided to pull away from this company, not all, but those who don't like your ways is more than those who are loyal. So how about you digest all that information and let me and you finally have the conversation we need to have," Misaki explains the entire situation to Richard.
Gerald looks over at his grandfather knowing he was pushed into a corner with no chance of escape.
"What do you want from me," Richard softly spoke to Misaki.
Misaki leaned forward. "I want an apolo-"
"Because of that baby?"
"No. Not just that but a general apology for everyone close to me that you've hurt."
Richard's lip twitches. He suddenly laughs out of nowhere. "After everything I've done. My daughter has done. You just want an apology?"
"Years ago I wanted more than just an apology but now I learned to just let it go. I can only let this go finally by hearing you say sorry to me and everyone you hurt," She honestly tells him. "With that we can end this feud. An apology coming out your mouth is worth more than anything you and I own combined."
"An apology seems good enough to me grandfather. As Misaki explained those who oppose you outnumber you right now. If we can't come to a closing we have no choice but to remove you from the CEO position and put someone else right for the job," Takumi adds in his opinion.
"If you move me Gerald will be the one to take my spot and no doubt he will put me ba-"
"No grandfather," Gerald interrupted. "I won't put you back but send you to england with my mother."
Richard is surprised and so is everyone else in the room. Those who were loyal to Richard were now debated switching over to Misaki and Takumi's side since Gerald would also get rid of his grandfather.
Richard stares confused at his beloved grandson. "G-Gerald how could you, why on earth would you side with them?"
"I suggest we leave that for after this meeting. Just apologise so we can be on with our lives."
"I refuse to give up in front of her-"
"Grandfather!"
Everyone in the room but Takumi jolted in surprise because of Gerald's outbursts especially Richard. Gerald was always the obedient child who listened to his every word and yet here he was opposing his grandfather and siding with the brother he hated.
Richard clears his throat. He takes a look towards Misaki and Takumi. "I don't know how you managed to do it but you turned him against me. I don't like you but for the sake to make things right, I'm sorry. For everything I've done and how I treated everyone."
Misaki releases a breathe of air she never knew she was holding in. She wasn't expecting this meeting to go so easy. Maybe it was because they've been going at it for too many years or because someone Richard cherished knocked some sense into him.
"I'm sorry too Misaki and to you Takumi," Gerald apologises as well. He stands up straightening out his suite. "With that being said, I will take my grandfather's place as Ceo of the business officially. He will step down and return home to England. That brings us to close this shareholders meeting.
The shareholders claps liking the idea of Gerald taking over. One by one they gave their congratulations to him and left while Richard remains silent. Misaki and Takumi also clap for Gerald as they didn't see any problem with him taking over.
Takumi, Gerald and Misaki exit the room leaving Richard alone.
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"Takumi," Misaki tries to call out for the blond hair male to have a chat and explain why she didn't tell him she would be here but he just ignores her.
"Misaki."
Gerald stands beside Misaki as she watches Takumi and a woman who approached him now have a conversation.
"Why did you help us?" She asks him not tearing her eyes away from Takumi.
"Don't misunderstand and think I like you now, I just had my own reasons. I still dislike you," Gerald states.
Misaki rolls her eyes. "Great."
Gerald chuckles resting his hands in his pants pockets. "Just like you I was tired. I followed along my grandfather in mostly everything he did but something made me realise I should stop. My apology to you was sincere. I really am sorry what we did."
"Thank you. Uhm..Between your grandfather and I, how certain is it that he really is over this?"
"He isn't."
Misaki sighs. She knows there is a small chance Richard would not really let the past go. However, she is determined to let it all go today. She never wants to step foot near Richard again concerning matters of them arguing with one another. They will always be Takumi's family and deep down Misaki kind of wish they would try to get to know her. Takumi can never completely cut off all ties with his mother so they need to make it work.
"Don't worry, I'll see to it that he really lets go of the past. My grandfather just really hates losing you know. And as much as he likes to talk, five years ago he felt bad about what happened to your unborn child. Pride just gets in his way-well, our way," Gerald awkwardly chuckles scratching the back of his head. "By the way, I presume you and my brother are not getting along at the moment?"
"That baka won't speak to me because I didn't tell him about this. I didn't lie to him I just never mentioned it. How can people not see the difference," Misaki says gritting her teeth. She wanted to just punch Takumi right now. It isn't a big deal.
"So he's taking the route of flirting with Amy. That's smart since she likes him. Be sure not to kill each other in my company," Gerald pats Misaki's back then walks back into the room his grandfather is in.
Misaki doesn't even acknowledge Gerald is gone but just thinks about Takumi and the woman Amy. He better not be flirting around or the next woman he'll meet is her fists.
He didn't tell her about his company being established yet so they are even. She silently waits for Takumi and Amy's conversation to be over.
~0~
"I can see that your girlfriend is not happy right now," Amy tells Takumi as she looks over to a fuming Misaki. She had noticed Misaki in the background with Gerald staring at them. She does not look happy.
Takumi doesn't look back at Misaki since he already knows she's angry he's ignoring her. He could handle an angry Misaki. He somewhat finds it cute."I'm just teasing her. She thinks I'm angry at her."
"I see. I guess you enjoy teasing each other."
"Yes. Well you're going to be working for a new boss," Takumi says to Amy just trying to make conversation. "Officially this time."
"No, I-uh, I'm quitting actually. I only worked here because of your mother and this is awkward to say but I use to have a crush on you," Amy admits.
"I kind of caught on to that after a while," Takumi answers honestly. "But the only girl-"
"Is Misaki, I know. At first I didn't think it was a serious relationship and thought I had a chance but I realised soon after I was wrong. Can't blame a girl for trying and being delusional," Amy chuckles softly. "Besides I don't think I would want to go up against her. I might die."
"That's my Misa for you. It was nice to meet you again Amy. One day you'll find someone who's right for you," Takumi extends his hand out for her to shake as this might be the last time they'll see each other.
Amy shakes his hand. "It was nice meeting you again Takumi. It was one crazy experience being here to see the battle between you and your family. Now that it's come to an end I must return home to pack my bags. Hopefully you survive. Goodbye."
Takumi waves goodbye to Amy. He then turns around to finally speak with Misaki. He now notices the angry look on her face. He gulped fearing for his life. Maybe he should stop teasing her.
~0~
"Good lie Gerald, now we can plan a way-"
"I wasn't lying grandfather. I really meant what I said earlier," Gerald says as soon as he enters the room where Richard remained alone earlier.
"What? You couldn't have possibly side with them have you. Are you crazy? After everything? You even made me had to apologise," Richard speaks furious. Had he known Gerald was not joking he would have never apologised.
"It's not just about Misaki and Takumi. To be frank, it has nothing to do with them. It's about my mother-"
"She chose to leave on her own. She could've stay-"
Gerald interrupts him. "Look what your daughter became because of all this. We need to let this go. I cannot let my mother become any worse than she is now."
"Now that I think about it, if you had just accepted Takumi then she wouldn't have focused all her attention on him because he was left out. Then I wouldn't have hated him and we would all be happy. I'm not asking you to let go right now. Nobody can change in a day and I surely didn't but I'm asking you to take some time off and think about what could happen if we continue this any further. I'll take care of the business and make sure it runs well," He explains.
"And what if this is the wrong choice?" Richard questions. "What if this is a mistake?"
"It shouldn't be a wrong choice if you are doing this for the sake of your only daughter," Gerald states to his grandfather. "The choice is yours but I will no longer play a part in this. Your things will be packed and I'm preparing a plane for you. Make the choice for your daughter."
Gerald respectively bows to his grandfather then leaves.
Richard remains silent in his seat. His daughter had indeed change but he never tried to prevent her from changing. Maybe he didn't have to forget everything but he should not hold unto the past any longer. It was time to let go of the past and reconnect with his daughter to make things better. She should not become like him and he has to make sure that never happens.
~0~
"Takumi Usui you are so dead," Misaki warns him as she gets near to him.
Takumi holds his hands up surrendering. "I just wanted to tease you."
"Well you made me angry more than tease me," Misaki says now standing right in front of Takumi glaring at him. Misaki moves in to pounce on him but Takumi cages her within his arms instead.
"Why didn't you tell me about this?"
"Why didn't you tell me about your company?"
"Hmm….I guess we've both been keeping secrets huh Misa chan?" Takumi smirks playfully.
"Don't call me that baka. You should be glad Gerald asked me not to kill you in here. I should just hit you for ignoring me," Misaki whispers still feeling the need to hit him.
"Careful Misaki, we're getting married and it wouldn't be good to have so much violence in our life," Takumi tells Misaki still not releasing her.
"Yea. Well it's over now. We don't have to worry about anyone interrupting our lives," Misaki smiles happily.
Takumi smiles also. "Yup. And you'll soon be Misaki Usui."
Takumi leans his head down to meet Misaki's lips and kiss her. Misaki kisses back Takumi the moment she feels his lips on her own.
"Do not kiss each other in my business!" Gerald yells from afar.
Misaki and Takumi pull away laughing because of Gerald. They happily walk hand in hand out of his business not having a care in the world what anyone thought because all they need is each other.
The End.
A/N: All I Need has finally come to a closing. I was going to put an epilogue for a wedding but I felt like every ending wedding scene for a story is always the same so I won't be doing that. Bye.
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Jokes. I'm going to type out a few short extra chapters showing what happened for everyone like months/years after this situation. Until friday. Bye~