Chapter Two

Natsume

I looked up on skyscraper in front of me, on the lobby entrance "Hyuuga Inc" was written, it was like a statement of how I've achieved this far of my accomplishment. My father's failing empire has risen into one of the biggest company in the business world.

I've inherited Hyuuga Inc. when I was twenty-one years old.

It was my graduation today. I've finally can do some changes in the company, I could finally add inputs. Nothing could possibly stop me. Today, is the day when I will start my own legacy.

A knock came from my bedroom door.

"Mr. Hyuuga, someone is on the line, they want to speak to you." A maid told me.

I reached for my phone extension on my side table.

"Hello." I said as I answered the line.

"Is this Mr. Natsume Hyuuga?" a man asked from the other line.

"Yes."

"I'm Mr. Watson, I'm a representative of the Asian Airlines, and I'm sorry but I bear bad news. I'm afraid that the plane that your parents have occupied accidently crashed because of unexpected events of a storm. It was wro- "

I didn't let him finish. I turned on my television. I saw a video of a plane and my mother and father's names were posted on the screen.

This can't be happening!

No.

I wanted to shout. I wanted to scream. I felt like I was transfixed.

"Mr. Hyuuga, Aoi was having breakfast and was watching on the television." The maid's voice quivered as she whispered the words.

Aoi!

I rushed to the kitchen.

I saw her sitting in one of the stools in the kitchen island, tears flowing down her cheek as she watched the news. I walked forward towards her.

"Aoi." I softly uttered to my sister as I hugged her to my chest. I didn't shed a tear. I wouldn't show her any weakness while I know I'm the only person that she has now.

She was sobbing.

I stroked her back and patted her head. "It would be okay, my princess. I'll take care of you."

She lifted her head and looked into my eyes. She was so vulnerable, it seemed that she would shutter into millions of pieces.

"Big brother will always be here for you." I told her.

Then, her tears continued to flow.

" Aoi's cased is called Elective Mutism. The trauma of losing her parents caused her to refuse speech." The doctor said as she watched Aoi through her play room. "She's the only one with the key to cure herself. It's a matter of time."

I nodded.

I watched her play with her Mr. Bear. I silently wished that someday everything would be okay again.

I entered the lobby and walked to the elevator banks when I reached my personal elevator; I rode it and pressed a couple of security codes.

Ding!

"Good Morning, Mr. Hyuuga." My secretary, Nonoko Ogasawara, greeted. "I got Mr. Tobita's secretary on hold. She said that Mr. Tobita has important updates."

I nodded and entered my office.

I got a message by noon from the house cook saying that there was an important situation regarding Aoi.

"Nonoko, cancel my meetings. Call my driver tell him to meet me at the lobby." I said as I rushed toward the elevator.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hyuuga." The nanny begged as she kneeled in front of me. "I didn't know that she was going to cross the street."

"You're fired." I snarled. The only thing that stopped me from my filing a law suit against her for not taking care of my sister was that because nothing physically happened to Aoi.

If anything happened to Aoi, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. She's the only reason why I live.

I climbed the main stairs and run towards Aoi's room. She was asleep. My princess, she's my sunshine, my world continues to runs on its axis because of her. I slowly walked towards her, bended my head and kissed her on her forehead.

I can finally breathe now I know your safe, my princess.

Mikan Sakura

21

July 1, 1993

Female

Brown Hair,

Brown Eyes.

Parents: Dead

Orphaned by ten years old.

Living relative: Grandfather

Originally, from the province, moved to the city for college. A college student on her fourth year, studying education. Works at a local café, owned by her friend. Current financial state: Enough.

Debts: Student Loans

No criminal charges.

Described to love children, hence why she would like to be a teacher, to teach small children.

This was the summary of the life of the mystery woman who saved my sister's life. How do I thank her? I've never showed gratitude to someone.

I've taken care of her needs in the hospital. What else should I do?

I pushed a button for Nonoko.

"Nonoko, I need a contract prepared for Ms. Sakura."

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