A/N: My apologies on not updating this story in a timely manner! I've been busy with work. However, due to an injury, I have a week off. I'll try to update another two chapters before I head back. Anyways, I hope that you enjoy this chapter!
"Ah, sorry for calling you out so late, Obaa-san." I quickly apologized when I finally saw my grandmother out in the park.
"It is nothing to worry about dear. You know that you can always call me, regardless of the time. I was just finishing up with a meeting anyways. But, it has been awhile. Now, is there something that is bothering you dear?" My grandmother had picked up on my nervousness a bit. I knew that there would be nothing I could do to avoid telling her.
"I do have something that is bothering me. Normally, I would try to resolve it myself first, but I just don't know how to go about dealing with this particular problem." I sighed. I guess it was time that I told my grandmother about how much trouble the other students were giving me. I wouldn't tell my grandmother about what was going on at home.
For the most part, we had finally got into the limo. Silence hung in the air after I just finished talking. Now, I just had to say something about what what really bothering me. Just wording it right so my grandmother would get the hint of what was wrong anyways.
"What is the problem, Haruhi?" She asked.
"I am getting picked on at school for always having to study. Not to mention that I talk to my teachers on a daily basis. The students are starting to think that I am also becoming a teacher's pet. So, they will try to jostle me in the hallways at any given moment. Those in my class have even convinced my senpais to treat me the same way. I can't go to the teacher's either, as they don't actually do much in the resolution of breaking up conflicts. I don't know what to really do." I ended up stating.
"Ah, so the kids are bullying you. Have you told your parents about this yet?" Obaa-san asked. I had tried once, I remembered.
"I tried telling Okaa-san once, but she also told me to leaver her alone as she was busy at the time. Otou-san rarely listens to what I say. Both usually tell me to try and solve it on my own too. I know that I will need help on solving it. Please, will you help me?" I asked.
Just before Obaa-san was about to reply, the driver announced that we had finally reached the Higurashi estate. Really, the drive from the apartment complex to here was actually not that long. Ten minutes at the most. So, as we got out of the limo, Obaa-san stayed silent until we got inside the doors.
"I will help you, but there is something that I must ask of you in return as I have my own problem." She replied.
"I would help you with anything you request of me in a heartbeat, Obaa-san. What is it that you need for me to do?" I asked, quite curiously at this point.
"I want to make you heir to my legacy. The very dream that should go to your mother. But, seeing as she didn't want to inherit it, I will offer it to you. I will tell you that it may mean some changes to your current lifestyle now. Are you sure you still want to help?" When I looked to my grandmother, she looked worn out.
"Of course I do, Obaa-san. Okaa-san told me once about what you do and I immediately fell in love with it." My grandmother owned several companies. One of them was a law firm, but I would do whatever it took to help out her legacy.
"Very well. I have a feeling that you will need more skills than what your public school can provide. So, we are going to talk to your parents tomorrow about what they would think to transferring you to a different school. One that I personally have in mind." Obaa-san stated.
"I need more skills? And, okaa-san and otou-san may be against that." I muttered.
"When do you get out of school tomorrow?" Obaa-san asked. We had finally reached the door to my personal bedroom.
"I just have to be there in the morning, but we are let out after lunch. They said that tomorrow is some sort of career fair for those of us who are undecided. Of course, I don't really need to attend it as I already know what I want to do." I replied.
"Very well. I will come to pick you up at lunch. Then, we are going to have a very long conversation with your parents. What is happening on Friday?" She asked again.
To her question I responded, "We have an in service on Friday."
"Good! I do have a quick meeting to attend to around mid afternoon, but we should be able to spend most of the day together!" She really squealed in delight. I could only sigh. I loved my grandmother, as I felt that she was the only one that I could trust right now.
"Well, I should get some sleep as we have a long day planned ahead of us tomorrow. Thank you again, Obaa-san, for coming to get me." I stated as I quickly gave her a quick peck on the cheek for a good night kiss. I heard her state her good nights as well as I changed out of my school uniform and into my night gown.
If we had to talk to my parents together, then it really was going to be a long day. I had a feeling that they were going to do something rash later. But, that can be worried about later. I crawled into bed and fell into a blissful slumber.
The next day..
It was already 6AM when I woke up. It was my normal time that I woke up, regardless of whether or not I had school. I needed to start getting ready soon if I was going to make it on time.
"Ora? You're up early! You should try to sleep for another half hour or so. We don't have to leave here quite this early as I will give you a ride." I had padded out to the kitchen, which was where my grandmother had caught me.
"Ah, I am use to being up this early though. By the way, what are you doing up so early?" I pondered out loud.
"Oh, I generally get up around this time. As you know, I own and operate a few companies. So, I usually touch base on a few of them first thing when they open. I'm hoping to get a hold of everyone this morning before the meeting with your parents." My grandmother answered.
My meal had just arrived at that moment as well. I took the time to ponder all of this. My grandmother owned a few companies. I knew that a law firm was one of them but I had no idea what the others were. I wanted to learn more about what I would be inheriting soon. But, the time was ticking and I wanted to be at school soon.
Time skip, lunch
I had a fairly easy morning, though the other kids were gossiping again. All I wanted to do was hurry up, go home to talk to my parents, then go back to Grandmother's place. I sighed as I heard the girls snicker a bit behind me as I walked out the front doors of the school. I immediately started to scan the area for my ride.
"Oi, Fujioka!" One of the girls called out in a mocking tone. I turned to look at her with an eyebrow raised.
"Aren't you going to be coming back today?" One of the other girls asked. I never paid these girls much attention anyways.
"As this afternoon is the Career Fair, no. I already know what I want to do with my life in terms of a career. And, as you heard last week, if you already know what you want to do, you don't have to attend today." It was then that I spotted the sleek black limousine cruising up the street. My grandmother had just arrived.
I waited until the vehicle stopped. My grandmother stepped out. Of course, all of the girls knew who my grandmother was as well.
"Sorry I ran a bit later than intended, Haruhi. We have a slight change in plans."
"Why's that, Obaa-san?" I asked.
"I already talked to your parents this morning. We'll discuss it more during dinner. I also hope you wouldn't mind having an extra person join us today?"
I let the question sit for a few minutes before registering what my grandmother had said. She had additional company. Or was expecting one more person to join us. Most guests that joined my grandmother for lunches were rich people. I was still dressed in my school uniform. "Are we stopping in at your place before we head to lunch?" I asked.
"Well, I wasn't going to. Did you forget something?"
"Not exactly. I was just thinking that I am probably not dressed properly for meeting any of your clientele today. Or to go to anywhere classy." I noted.
"Oh! Not to worry dear. We're actually not going to a restaurant. We're going to the client's home. I'm not sure how well you are familiar with the Hitachiin name though."
"I know the name. One of them is a famous fashion designer and the other partner is big in the software industry." I replied back.
Ten minutes later, we were being shown into a room where a very beautiful woman sat. "Higurashi-san! It is so nice to see you again! Oh? And who is this lovely doll that you brought with you?" This particular woman was very peppy.
"It is good to see you too, Yuzuha! And, I thought I told you to call me Maria! As for who I brought with me, this would be my granddaughter, Haruhi Fujioka. I've been thinking of enrolling her into Ouran Private Academy under the Higurashi name. It'll be more influential for her." My grandmother replied.
"It is an honour to meet the famous fashion designer." I stated formally, as I had been taught to do so many times.
"Fujioka? Is there any relationship between her and Kotoko? And, Haruhi-chan, you can call me Yuzuha if you want to as well!" The woman gushed.
"Kotoko is my mother, Yuzuha-sama." I replied back.
"My, my! It is great to meet you then! I have heard so much about Kotoko! Such a wonderful lawyer! I wonder if I could hire her to be my personal lawyer sometime soon." Yuzuha stated. It was at that time that we were told by a butler that lunch was about to be served. We all followed the hostess to their dining room. It was certainly huge in the sense of size, but there were various knick knacks strewn about. Not to mention that vases of beautifully arranged flowers were impeccably done as well. I stood gaping at a one vase in particular.
It housed a few pink Gerber daisies with some of that dilly looking flowers. But there were also roses in orange and a pastel blue. The two colors seemed impossible to exist in nature, but someone somewhere had found it a possibility.
"Haruhi dear? Are you coming?" My grandmother asked. It snapped me out of my trance and back into reality. I quickly walked to catch up to the two older ladies.
"My apologies. I was just admiring the beautiful arrangement of flowers." I replied in my defense.
"Ah, yes. The orange and the blue roses, right? Those are two magical roses. They symbolize my two boys quite nicely, if I do say so myself. Perhaps one of these days you will be able to meet them." Yuzuha stated.
"She might be able to meet them starting on Monday. I hope to be talking to the chairman tomorrow about enrolling her into Ouran. She's set to become my heir to my legacies, but I want her to hone her skills a bit more, yet learn a few new tricks of the trade." Ah, yes. I slipped into the quiet bantering that my grandmother was so great at.
It was about an hour after we had arrived, and probably ten minutes after we had finished eating, when Yuzuha became more excited. "Haruhi-chan, can I dress you up in one of my newest clothing line pieces? Please?"
"I don't see why we can't stay for a bit longer." My grandmother stated, before I had even said a word. She must have noted that I was going to protest.