Chapter 98

KABUKI PALACE

Mika : A performance?

Ishia : Yes yes.It would be held this Friday.So we have like few more days for practice.It was a sudden notice so Hiiro and Shinn rushed to the Kazuki Palace for the rehearsal.Im sorry for the sudden notice Mika

Mika : Oh no no .Not a problem at all.

Ishia : You can wait in Shinn’s room until they come back alright?I would be going to the kitchen for a while

Mika : Thank you Ishia-san (smiles)

Mika bowed to Ishia and went straight to Shinn’s room.She sat at the kotatsu and stare at the little fish bowl on the table.Suddenly her phone rang and it was Shinn.

Mika : Hello?

Shinn : Good Morning Mika!I am sorry that I didn’t get to tell you I rushed to the palace this morning and I forgot we we suppose to meet this morning.I would make up for my carelessness (laughing)

Mika : I would just kill you for this.

Shinn : (laughing) You are in my room?

Mika : Where else?

Shinn : I wont be coming back to the palace till the performance.But we will see if I can sneak out to see you anytime soon.

Mika : Don’t mind me Shinn.I wont die not seeing you for 3 days .

Shinn : (laughing) Are you sure

Mika : Im hanging up--

Shinn : Alright alright IM joking .You may not die.But I am already missing you now.

Mika : (smiles)

Shinn : I’ll call you again alright?

Mika: Go and practice Shinn.Dont forget your water.

Shinn : I have it here (laughing)

Mika : Im hanging up then.

Shinn : Take care

Mika ended the call and placed her phone on the table.She looked around before getting up to leave for home.

THE NEXT DAY

Haruna : He didn’t call?

Mika : He is one busy man now.Did Hiiro call?

Haruna : Like every 3 hours? (laughing)

Mika : He will pay for this.But nevermind.I have tons of things to do instead of waiting for his call.

Haruna : Shinn is dead by now…

Caroline : (looking at Haruna) He is literally dead..indeed.

Mika : I wont be missing since I have tons of things to do.Yes yes.

Haruna : Caroline,don’t you think the room is cold…colder…

Caroline : Definitely…

DOWNSTAIRS

Minami : Eh?Shin didn’t even call Mika?

Caroline : Not at all.What made him so busy till he cant even give Mika a call?Hiiro called Haruna for like every 58 minutes (annoyed)

Minami : Hmmm,is Mika worrying?

Caroline : More like “ I will kill him” expression.

Minami: (laughing)Thennn,what about you Caroline?

Caroline : (munching on cream puff) What ..what about me?

Minami : You told me,you met Shiki-san that day?

Caroline : Oh Shiki-san.What about him?

Minami : Arent you both meeting each other again?

Caroline : Why would I meet him again?

Minami : I remembered you telling me you hate him but it was a different kind of hate..(smirking)

Caroline : Minami-san….

Minami : Do you still have that grudge on him Caroline?

Caroline : More like confused feeling.

Minami : Because you finally meet him after all these years?

Caroline : I was in high school back then.Its been like more than 10 years.

Minami : Eiji-kun eh?

Caroline : Eiji should just die with all his ego.

Minami : (laughing)

Caroline : hmmmm

Minami: But  what if what he said to you back then was real?

Caroline : What did he say?

Minami : Don’t lie saying you cant remember Caroline(grinning)

Caroline : (annoyed) I don’t even want to remember

Caroline slumps herself on the couch and closed her eyes.

Caroline : I had enough of toleration these years.(sigh)

NIGHT

Caroline : It’s been so long since we  go out like this!

Haruna : Can we go to the soba stall we used to go back thenn…

Mika : I might be facing appetite disorder that I want soba too.

Caroline : Eh eh?Now that’s dangerous.

Mika : (poked Caroline)

Haruna : eh?

Haruna suddenly saw someone familiar walking towards their direction.The person in grey sweater and black jeans walked towards their direction and Haruna thought she had seen the guy before.

Mika : He looks familiar..

Caroline : (shocked)Shiki..

Shiki bowed as he got closer to the girls and smiled at each and one of them

Shiki : Such coincidence to be meeting you girls here.

Mika : Ahh..Shiki-san?

Shiki : Mika-san*bows

Haruna : Oh that Shiki!The one from Tsuzuku’s wedding!

Caroline : Hmmmph.

Mika : (looking at Caroline)

Shiki : Are you girls heading somewhere?

Haruna : We are gonna get something to eat.(smiling)

Shiki : Girls day out I suppose.Have fun everyone.Do becareful since it’s dark alright.I shall be going now.Haruna-san,Mika-san,Caroline (smiles)

Caroline : *bowing

Shiki bowed a little before continueing his walk to the opposite direction of the girls.

Haruna : Shiki is one good looking guy indeed.

Mika :Caroline,I suppose you know Shiki more than his last name,right?

Caroline : You caught me fast Mika.Alright,soba first ?I am starving (rubbing her tummy)

SOBA STALL

Haruna : Wait what!?He is the guy from your school before?

Caroline : Damn it Haruna!Lower your voice.

Haruna : Stop stop stop.Are you saying he lived in France before!?

Mika : She mentioned that earlier Haruna.Chill.

Haruna : So so,he must know Eiji-kun?

Caroline : Eiji was his bestfriend back then.

Mika : Eiji and Shiki?Now,that’s interesting.

Caroline : (sigh) Shiki is the guy you would love to hate.His guts are unbelievable and sometimes,it gets annoying.

Mika : But then,whats the connection?

Caroline : When I was seeing Eiji,he is like the one interfering with everything,Saying that I should  becareful with Eiji because he knows more about him compared to me.He warned me about lots of things but none are taken.I am big girl of course,I can take care of myself

Mika : But it turned out,he warned you for your sake.

Caroline : (hesitating) Exactly.

Haruna : Wait what?

Caroline : Alright,enough about my bloody past.I don’t even want to remember.Now whos up for a second round!?

Haruna : Are you kidding me Caroline?

Mika : Sounds good to me.

Haruna : Heh!?

Caroline :Ayami-san!3 more soba please!

Chapter 97

WESTERN RESTAURANT

Mika : Are you having some sort of appetite disorder?

Shinn whom just finished ordering for them both look at Mika when she asked him that question

Shinn : Appetite disorder?? What do you mean?

Mika : I thought you don’t eat western food that much.

Shinn : Make it as a special case tonight (wink)

Mika : Creepy.

Shinn : I m being all romantic here Mika.Creepy is not the right word.

Mika : Double creepy.

Shinn : (laughing)

While on the other side…

CHINESE RESTAURANT

Hiiro : The fortune cookies here are huge and one is actually more than enough.

Haruna : You always come here for meals?

Hiiro : During my early years ?Yes.But now,I seldom eat out since I always cook by myself in my own kitchen.

Haruna : You cook?

Hiiro : Lucky you to have me,who loves to cook.

Haruna :Im gonna force you to cook me something nice one day.

Hiiro : Just say the word (grinning)

Haruna : Alright,what did you order for me?

Hiiro : surprise?

Haruna : (looking at HIiro) Really?

Hiiro : Yes (grinning)

Haruna : I cant wait then.(looking around)

Hiiro : I like how you let your hair down.

Haruna : (turning to Hiiro) Thank you (smiles)

Hiiro : Have I ever told you that you have that smiles that can make any guys swoon?Wait, no one can fall for you now.

Haruna : (laughing) Yes you did Hiiro and why is that?

Hiiro : (leaning forward) Because,you are mine.

Haruna : (laughing) Does all Mizuhara men have the same romantic genes?

Hiiro : pretty much useful for us eligible bachelor? (grinning)

Haruna cant hold back her laugh when Hiiro said that and she was unaware that Hiiro was captivated by smile and laugh all the time.Hiro just smiles when he look at the girl infront him laughing and he knew,she was the right one for him.

WESTERN RESTAURANT

Mika : I think the chef drugged the food,its so nice…

Shinn : Am I the one having the appetite disorder or you are the one?

Mika : Eat Shinn.EAT.

Shinn : (laughing)I am done.

Mika was still muching on her food while Shinn has already stopped eating and he just watch Mika eating without saying anything at all.

Mika : Arent you bored?

Shinn : Of what?

Mika : Watching me eating?

Shinn : (laughing) Nothing about you is ever gonna make me bored.

Mika : Alright alright.Im gonna stop eating now.I think my stomach would burst anytime soon.

Shinn : (laughing) Eat all you can Mika.No one is stopping you.

Mika : Shut it Shinn.

After eating,both of them went out for a walk at the streets of Tokyo which are filled with people since it is Friday night and everyone is out for their usual meet ups and activities.

Shinn : Nights like this makes me remember the night when you were sick.

Mika : (turning to Shinn ) When I was sick?

Shinn : remember when I was too drunk that I asked you to come to my place?

Mika :How can I forget that.That was the night I have the most urge to kill you.

Shinn : (laughed) really?

Mika : Why the heck did you ask me to come in the first place.

Shinn : …I don’t know.It was an uncontrollable action and before I even realized it,I sent the message to you.

Mika : And you made me have the thought of killing you for asking me tocome.

Shinn : But you came.

Mika : Yes I did.

Shinn whom were walking along beside Mika pulled her closer to him and continued walking.

CHINESE RESTAURANT

Haruna just stare at the medium sized fortune cookie that Hiiro gave him.

Haruna : now this is one big cookie.

Hiiro : (laughing) Hurry up,eat it.But before that,lets see what luck do we get for tonight (smiling)

Haruna : Here I go!

Haruna took the fortune cookie as HIiro watched closely and she slowly break the cookie into two,but to her surprise something dropped onto her lap.

Haruna : (shocked)

Haruna placed the cookies on the plate and quickly took the small metal object that fell on her lap.To her surprise,it was a ring.

Haruna : (confused)

Hiiro : (looking at Haruna)

Haruna : Hiiro..what is happening?

Hiiro slowly stood up and went to Haruna.He swiftly took the ring from Haruna’s hand and to her surprise he suddenly got on his knees and lift the ring.

Haruna : (speechless)

Hiiro : I think I might be too fast in this one but for once I would love to do this,to the right person.

Haruna was completely surprised by Hiiro’s sudden action of kneeling on one knee beside  her chair and everyone in the restaurant had their eyes locked on them.

Haruna : (gulps)

Hiiro took a deep breath and look at the ring before finally speaking out.

Hiiro : Haruna.Would you want to spend the rest of your life with me?I wont take a no for an answer.(smiles)

Haruna’s eyes were already wet because she was so shocked and happy at the same time.None of this were expected since Hiiro didn’t say anything about proposing to her at all.

Haruna : Hiiro..I…

Hiiro : (looking at Haruna)

Haruna : I think you know you wouldn’t need to ask (crying)

Hiiro : Is that a yes or a definitely yes?(smiling)

Haruna : Definitely yes (laughing)

Hiiro smiled as soon as Haruna said that and he swiftly took Haruna’s hand and put the ring on her ring finger.

Hiiro : You are officialy mine and no one can take you away now.

Haruna cant say anything at all since she was torn in between laughing and crying at the same time but then Hiiro quickly pulled her into his arms and hug her infront of everyone in the restaurant.

Hiiro : I love you Haruna.

Haruna : I cant imagine the day I wont love you Hiiro(sobbing)

Hiiro : You wouldn’t need to.

MIDNIGHT

Haruna closed the door behind her and to her surprise Caroline was in her room staring at her.

Caroline : HE PROPOSED!!???

Haruna : (nodding) Yes yes he did!

Mika whom just got out from the bathroom turned to Caroline whom were jumping around while pulling Haruna around.

Mika : What the heck is going on?Who proposed who here?

Haruna : (showing her finger)

Mika : Is that ..a ring?

Haruna : Hiiro proposed to me!

Mika : Hiiro sure got the guts indeed.

Haruna : I cant believe  it actually.It was a fortune cookie but then I- I..

Caroline : Whoaa whoa chill breathe in.We are not going anywhere.Take off your coat first. Sit down and relax.

Haruna : I am just too happy I guess (laughing)

Mika : Now now,what happened?

Haruna : (smiling)

Chapter 96

GARDEN

Shiki was leaning at the corridor,staring at the night sky while breathing in the night wind and no one was there because most of the guests are inside the hall.

Caroline : Shiki Takeru,am I right?

Shiki : (turning around)

Shiki was surprised to find Caroline was standing few feet infront of him,staring straight at him.

Shiki : (smiling) Cant believe you finally remember.

Caroline : How can I forget the name of the guy whom stole my lunch just to feed the hungry cats he found on his way to school.

Shiki : (laughing) How can I forget the girl who actually punch me right on the face.

Caroline : Its an old story Shiki.Forget about it.But I apologize for punching you that day.I was 5 remember(rolling her eyes)

Shiki : I remember that clearly Caroline.

Caroline : When did you returned to Japan?

Shiki : Right after second year of high school.When did you returned to Japan?

Caroline : Right after I graduated from high school.

Shiki : The world sure is small don’t you think?

Caroline : too small indeed.

Shiki : So,how are you all these years?

Caroline : healthy as always.

Shiki : I remembered your hair was darker.

Caroline : I colored my hair countless times Shiki.Im  27 now remember that.

Shiki : (laughing)How is your mother and father?

Caroline : They are in France now.Taking care of their restaurants there.Im pretty much attached to Japan so that’s why I am here.Wait,how is your sister?I cant remember her name..was it..Rion…wait.Rion,right?

Shiki : You remembered her indeed.She is in college now.In Senri.I think she would kill me If I told her I met you here.

Caroline : (laughing) I didn’t expect to meet you here though.And --

Shiki : I didn’t too Caroline.

Caroline :…I think I should get back inside.

Shiki : Im sorry for keeping you out here.

Caroline : No,its nothing.

As Caroline was walking towards the door,suddenly Shiki called out her name.

Shiki : Caroline,I have one question.

Caroline : I know what you are gonna ask me.And the answer is,No, I didn’t end up with Eiji and the answer to the second question.Yes I still hate you Shiki.(waving)

Shiki : (laughing) I’ll keep that in mind.

Caroline walked towards the hall and laughed as she thought about his reaction to her blunt her answers.

Caroline : Such a troublesome night (sigh)

FEW DAYS LATER.....

Haruna : Im pretty sure Meisa and Tsuzuku sure are enjoying their time in Greece…

Minami :It’s honeymoon Haruna.Of course they are!

Mika : (smacks Haruna’s head) Stop day dreaming.

Haruna : I am not alright.I am not.

Mika : Unbelievable.

Haruna :Oh shut it Mika.You are the one day dreaming here.What time are you meeting Shinn?

Mika : It’s tonight alright.It’s only 10 am in the morning.Chill Haruna.Arent you meeting your beloved Hiro?

Haruna :Speaking of Hiiro…

Mika : What?

Haruna : He asked if I like Chinese food this morning.

Minami : Chinese food?

Haruna : (nodding)

Mika : Whats with the question…

Haruna : He thought of asking me out for dinner at one of the Chinese restaurant later tonight.

Mika : Go ahead then.

Minami : (laughing) My daughters are all grown up now.

Mika : Im already grown up,for long.Haruna is the one finally growing up.

Haruna : (annoyed) Mika what have Shinn done to you..

Mika : So,are you going out?

Haruna : Well,yes of course.Maybe around 6.

Mika : (looking at Haruna)

Haruna: …hmmmmm

Mika just stare at Haruna without saying anything and Haruna quickly look up when she realized Mika was looking at her all the time.

Haruna : What?

Mika : (lifthing her eyebrows)

Haruna : Why are you looking-- Oh my god,I am going out tonight!I need to decide on what to wear!(panicked)

Mika : I was waiting for that actually (leaning back)

Haruna : (annoyed) fineee.

Chapter 95- Shiki Takeru

HALL

Every guest in the hall stood up as the white door opens and the  musicians starts playing the music. The music goes on Meisa and her foster father,Hiroshi walk down the aisle slowly and all eyes are on Meisa whom are looking so bright and vibrant under bright light of the hall.The smile on Meisa’s face really show how happy she is that time and her eyes never left Tsuzuku’s.

Yuri : (whispering to herself) She is..so beautiful

Mika : (looking at Meisa) Very..

Caroline : She look like an angel oh my god I feel like tearing up.

Haruna : Shhhh she is coming.

All the girls quickly straighten and and hold up their flowers in their hands as Hiroshi slowly passed Meisa to Tsuzuku when they reached the end of the aisle.Tsuzuku walked slowly towards Meisa and took her hand and both of them walked towards the centre of the aisle

MAN : Shall we ?(smiles)

AFTER THE WEDDING

All the guests are taking their time in the hall,feeding themselves with the food served by the waiters and waitresses. All of them are busy chatting with the table mate and everyone had certainly enjoyed their time during the wedding

Meisa on the other hand are busy greeting all the guests that came,together with her then boyfriend now husband,Tsuzuku.

Mika : (looking at Meisa from afar)

Caroline : She is so angelic today I have to say that I have doubt that’s Meisa.

Yuri : Well,Junna picked the right dress and the right color and the right make up.Everything is perfect!Meisa herself is perfect ( laughing)

Caroline was looking at everyone and suddenly she spotted Shiki looking straight at her.

Haruna : Who is Shiki again?

Yuri : Tsuzuku’s friend.Our friend too hahahahah

Caroline : Hmm.

Mika : (turning to Caroline)

Caroline : I don’t care who he is but certainly I don’t like him.I guess he must be the son of a wealthy man?

Yuri : How did you know…his father is one of the directors at the embassy.

Caroline : You can see it(annoyed)

Mika and Haruna exchanged glances and both of them turn to Caroline.

Mika : Alright,alright.We;ll save this for later.Lets--

As Mika was about to turn around suddenly Shinn was right behind her that she almost bumped into him.

Mika : (shocked)

Shinn : Going anywhere my love?(grinning)

Caroline : I need to vomit now (laughing)

Haruna : Oh come on Caroline.Wait till you get yourself a new boyfriend that you can take that back.

Caroline : Not in a millions years.Im bored of men for now.But hold it,I am still straight.So save your argument for later times.Anyway,Im going to the toilet for a while.

Mika and Haruna watched as Caroline stood up and got out from the hall.

TOILET

Caroline stared at the mirror after washing her face and putting all her make up back.

Caroline : I think I drank too much of the juice.I feel like puking now.

Caroline took a last look of herself at the mirror before stepping out from the toilet.And suddenly she saw a guy stepping out from the male’s toilet and they bumped into each other.

Shiki: (looking at Caroline)

Caroline : (bowing)

Shiki : Caroline,right?

Caroline : Yes.You remembered my name well.

Caroline was about to turn around to leaven him but then Shiki quickly caught her hand.

Shiki : Wait.

Caroline : Excuse me?

Shiki : (grinning) You got something on your hair.

Shiki swiftly took the pink sakura petal that fell on Caroline’s red hair and show it to Caroline.

Shiki : It looks nice on your red hair but I think you should keep it (smiles)

Shiki swiftly turned around and left Caroline alone,staring at the pink sakura petal that he gave.

Caroline : Where did you come from!? (staring at the petal)

HALL

Shinn was busy talking to Chiaki and other guests while Tsuzuku and Meisa are busy greeting guests from a table to another table. The doors to the hall were opened to reveal the night lights from the garden outside and the wind blows very nicely that adds up the beautiful atmosphere in the hall.

Mika : I pretty much like this venue.Its like indoor and outdoor combined altogether.

Haruna : Don’t you think so?Junna was the one who suggested this place when we were discussing about it.

Yuri : ehem,are you girls thinking about your future wedding already?

Haruna : Pretty much yes (laughing)

Yuri : I’ll let them both know (laughing)

Mika : I find it weird to be talking about this cheesy stuff.

Haruna : Mika,wedding and marriage are not cheesy stuff.

Yuri : Yes yes Mika!You are going to be like Meisa too one day.You have start thinking about it.And after all,you are going to marry Tokyo’s charming prince of all princes Mizuhara Shinn (clapping)

Haruna : Now that you mention it.

Yuri : The same goes to you Haruna.(giving Haruna a sharp look)

Mika : Can I like wait another 5-6 years--

Yuri : Deifnitely no!You are almost 24 Mika!You must think about marriage and and children and well,the future of course!

Haruna : You are engaged that’s why..

Yuri : It does not mean I cant talk about this (winks)

Mika : Can I like not talk about this.

Yuri : Are you scared that you would get drown when talking about your beloved Shinn?(smirking)

Haruna : Mika seldom shows it.She be like Shinn is this and that but I am sure she is all girly when she is with Shinn ALONE.

Mika : You can stop talking now Haruna.

Haruna : Would you look at her face….(laughing)

Mika : (sigh)

As they were talking,suddenly Caroline returned to her seat while staring at the pink petal on her hand.

Yuri : What took you so long?

Caroline : ….

Haruna : Caroline?

Caroline : ….

Yuri :Sakura petal?

Caroline : (turning to Yuri)

Yuri : Whats with the expression

Caroline’s face was so empty and expressionless for a while and suddenly her face quickly changed.

Caroline : Now I remember! Shiki Takeru!(rubbing her forehead)

Yuri : Shiki-san?What,why whats wrong?

Mika : Shiki Takeru is…who?

Yuri :Takeru is Shiki’s first name and-- wait wait,Caroline.How did you know his full name?

Caroline : Now I remember…(sigh)

Haruna : Caroline what?

Caroline : I need to go and see him.Will be right back!

Caroline quickly stood up and went out through one of the doors to the garden and left all the girls speechless by her sudden action.

Mika : What just happened?

Chapter 94

HALL

Hiiro and Shinn were standing at the aisle looking at the 3 girls standing at the other end of the hall.

Chiaki whom just arrived there look at both of the guys and turn to look at the direction they were looking.

Chiaki : (shaking his head)

Chiaki walked slowly towards Shinn and Hiiro and smack both of their heads.

Chiaki : Keep your eyes off the girls (laughing)

Shinn : (snapped out)

Hiiro : I didn’t see you coming Chiaki

Chiaki : How can you? You were too focus on  that side(pointing at the girls)

While on the other side…

Mika : Damn it,I cant find my flowers!

Yuri : Wait,I cant find mine too.Where is it?

Caroline : What do you mean you cant find the flowers?

Haruna :1…2….3…only 3? They are 4 of us.Why there is only 3 of them at that side?

Yuri : Oh!Now that you mention it.Chiaki’s friend would be coming but I haven’t--

Suddenly a guy dressed in white tuxedo just like the others guy entered the hall together with the other guests whom are starting to fill the empty seats.

Yuri : there he is!Chiaki told me he would be a bit late.Shiki!Shiki!!Over here!

Shiki : *waving

Caroline : Shiki?

Mika : (looking at Shiki)

Haruna :Who is he?

Yuri : He is Chiaki’s old friend.Also Tsuzuku’s friend back in college .And also our friend too.He is about the same age as Tsuzuku.

Shiki walked towards the girls and smiles as he got closer to them

All of the girls watch as the tall and lean guy with wavy black haired approach them with a very big smile on his face.

Shiki : I am so  sorry I am late.Quite worried I would be the reason everything is in a mess. *bowing to the girls

Yuri : Quick introduction!We have no time.This Mika,Haruna and Caroline.Girls,this is Shiki.And Shiki ,Caroline would be in the same line as yours on the aisle later! Mika would be with Shinn and Haruna with Hiiro.I am with Chiaki.Alright?Clear?

Mika : (nodding) Nice to meet you Shiki-san.

Haruna : (smiling)

Yuri : Where the heck did the florist put the flowers.

Yuri eyes the hall and spotted the flower basket on the aisle.

Yuri : Ahhh,damn it.they put it there…

Suddenly Shinn swiftly took the flower basket and together with Hiiro walked towards them

Mika and the other two girls were busy arranging their dresses and hair while Shiki just stood there.

Yuri : Thank you so much!

Shinn : We just realize it was on the aisle

Mika : (turning around)

Shinn : (staring at Mika)

Hiiro : Here are the flowers.(smiling)

Haruna : How many minutes left ?

Yuri : I think around 15 minutes.The guests are filling up already and the one in charged are already here.All left is for Meisa to give the cue she is ready.Junna would tell us when to walk and when to start everything

Haruna : Junna is such a good wedding planner…

Caroline : Indeed.

Hiiro : You look so beautiful.

Haruna : Me?

Hiiro : Who else (laughing)

Yuri : Oh love birds.

Caroline : Alright stop it you guys.Im gonna puke anytime soon and this corset sure is gonna me me faint.(breathing)

Shiki : (laughed)

Shinn : I haven’t met you yet.I am Mizuhara Shinn.

Hiiro : Sorry sorry.I am Mizuhara Hiiro.

Shiki : Don’t mention it.,Shiki Takeru-des.I am the groom’s friend back in high school.

Shiki shook both of the guys hand and smiles at all the girls.

Suddenly a lady dresses in light grey blazer with a matching knee length skirt walked in and headed towards them

Junna : Alright alright,Meisa is ready.Are you girls seeing her before we start?

Yuri : Definitely!

Junna : She is behind the white door.All the guests are inside so no worries.I’ll give you 5 minutes!Go go!

Caroline : Oh damn it,lets go!

All of the girls quickly headed towards the small white door and suddenly as Mika were about to follow them,Shinn gently pulled  her arm

Shinn :You look beautiful as usual today.*winks

Mika didn’t say anything but smiled at him and then turned around to follow the other girls.

Junna  :alright guys,get back to the aisle.The guests are already here !

OUTSIDE

Meisa was staring at the carpeted floor and looked up when she heard voices

Yuri : Meisa!!!

Meisa : Yuri?

Caroline :Yahoooo~

Haruna : Oh my…you look like an angel…

All of the girls got their eyes locked at Meisa whom are wearing her soft white wedding dress with simple small lace fabric sowed around her waist and the sleeves.Meisa’s dress are very simple yet very elegant as the lace really brings out her body shape.

Meisa : I thought you guys was suppose to be inside?

Mika : We wanted to see the single woman for the last time before she becomes a wife

Meisa : so sweet of you guys (smiles)

Haruna : I cant imagine this day would come so fast Meisa.Good luck and I love you.And I know..You would be the best bride for my annoying brother

Haruna hugged Meisa and Meisa’s eyes almost teared up when Haruna said that to her.

Meisa : Thank you Haruna.I love you too (smiles)

Caroline : Wait wait!Dont cry yet!The make up would be smudged!(wiping Meisa’s face with her tissue)

Meisa : (laughing) Hurry along girls.

Mika then walked towards Meisa and gave her a quick hug.

Mika : Walk like an angel alright (smiles)

Meisa : And rock it.(laughing)

Mika : We should be in a line now.

JUnna : Alright girls,the music cue is about 60 seconds from now.Line up and get your flowers.Aiko!Check on the girls dresses and make up before they line up!

Aiko,Junna’s assistant for the day quickly arranged the girl and check each and everyone dresses and make up before giving the cue for the music to start.

Meisa on the other hand,wait patiently as they girls started to enter the hall one by one and  when it’s her time to walk into the aisle with her foster father.

Meisa : I can do this.

Hiroshi : Meisa,you’ll do great my daughter.I am sure your parents would be so happy up there seeing you in white dress(smiles)

Junna : You both are good to go (smiles)

Chapter 93 - Meisa

FEW MONTHS LATER….

DRESSING ROOM

Mika : Do I really need to wear this white dress.

Haruna : Oh come one Mika.You look beautiful!

Mika look at her reflection in the mirror,observing the white brides maid dress she and Haruna are wearing and thought that the dress really looks weird on her because she never liked wearing white.

Mika : Why cant they make black dresses?

Minami : That would be like a funeral (laughing)

Caroline : Can somebody help me with my hair?

Minami : Come here Caroline.

Haruna : Mika !Help me zip this one please.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door

Yuri: can I come in??

Mika : Come in come in

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Katagawa Yuri, a 26 years old lady working at the same place as Meisa,whom also Meisa closest friend entered the room wearing the same dress as the other 3 girls are wearing.

Yuri : Meisa is ready!

Mika : She is?

Yuri : Mika..you really really don’t look like Mika at all…(shocked)

Haruna : Because she always wear dark colors that’s why (smirking)

Yuri : Who did your hair?

Mika : oka-san did.

Minami : What do you think?

Yuri : That hair style really suits you!

Mika : I smell like hair spray  andhair gel and make and I think I look like the top of wedding cake.

Yuri : (laughing) Oh come on Mika.You don’t even have that much make up!

Caroline : I am done!- eh wait,I haven’t got my shoes on yet.Wait wait,how many minutes left ?

Minami : About 35 minutes left.We need to go to Meisa’s room now.

Haruna  : Alright,alright lets!

Minami : You guys go ahead alright.Im gonna check on the guys first.

Yuri : I’ll ask Chiaki to follow you alright Minami-san.

MALE’S DRESSING ROOM

Hiiro was busy putting on his white tuxedo when Minami and Chiaki entered the room.

Chiaki : Are you guys ready?

Shinn : Wait wait.I still need to get this bow tie done.

Minami : (laughing) Come,let me help you Shinn .

Hiiro : Are the girls ready?

Chiaki : They are going to see Meisa now.Where is Tsuzuku?

Tsuzuku : I ..Im here!

Minami turned around to look at Tsuzuku who just came out from the changing room.

Minami : You look so…handsome my son (smiles)

Tsuzuku : (arranging her bow tie)

Hiiro : Alright,we are good to go.

Chiaki : Alright,we three needs to go to the hall first.Tsuzuku too.I need to check the preparation for a while.And I have to call Shiki now,he is not even here yet.

Tsuzku just stood there looking at himself in the mirror,not saying anything at all.

Chiaki then walked towards him and pat his shoulder.

Chiaki : You are gonna be just great my friend.Trust me.

Tsuzuku : IM getting married today.

Minami : You will be fine my son (patting Tsuzuku’s cheek).

Tsuzuku : (smiles) Alright,I am ready.

Minami : Can I have a word with you first Tsuzuku?You guys can go first alright.

Chiaki : Sure Minami-san.(smiles)

Hiiro : We’ll go first then.

Shinn,HIiro and Chiaki left the room,leaving only Tsuzuku and Minami inside.

Tsuzuku looked at his mother without saying anything.

Minami : I have something to give you.

Minami took out a emerald green coloured pin and pinned it on Tsuzuku’s white tuxedo.

Minami : This was your late father’s.He wore it during our wedding.And now this is yours.

Tsuzuku :…. .

Minami : Listen here my son.You are going to  be a husband to the most wonderful woman in your life.You are going to take good care of someone else’s daughter.And you will be a father in the future soon.And you will be someone to lead your family later on….your life will change after this and…

Minami was quiet for a while and she took a depp breath before continuing.

Minami : And I know none can stop your from being the best guy in Meisa’s life.You have been such a great son to me and your late father.You have been such an understanding brother to the girls.You never failed Haruna,Mika and Caroline.You were always there for the girls.And I know they know they can always count on you Tsuzuku.And therefore,I know you will be such a great man to Meisa.(smiles)

Tsuzuku :…..

Tsuzuku didn’t say anything but then he hug his mother.

Tsuzuku : …Oka-san,thank you so much for raising me up for who I am now.And …

Minami : ??

Tsuzuku : I will promise you that I will make Meisa the happiest woman alive.

Minami : She really needs you Tsuzuku.She has no else but you since the passing of her parents. She may have her foster family but I am sure you are much more important to her.

Tsuzuku : (smiles) I’ll promise you that with my life Oka-san.

Chiaki : (knocks)

Minami : Come in

Chiaki : Are you ready Tsuzuku? We are ready.(smiles)

Minami : I’ll attend to the girls arlight .I’ll see you both at the hall then later

Minami quickly left the room and went to the hall to see the girls.

Chapter 92- Date

PRESENT

ODERA’s RESIDENCE

Mika : (staring at her windows)

Haruna : Oi

Mika : …

Haruna took her pillow and throw it towards Mika’s direction.

Mika : (shocked) heh?

Haruna : I know you are day dreaming about marrying that Shinn but cut it out first.You prince charming is outside.

Mika : Wait.what?

Haruna walked towards the windows and quickly slide them open and point outside.

Haruna : There.

Mika looked at the direction Haruna pointed and she saw Shinn are outside of their house.

Shinn was leaning on his car waving at the girls.

Haruna : OI! You just send her back like 3 hours ago and why are you here!?

Shinn : (laughing) I just got to see her!

Mika : (sigh)

OUTSIDE

Mika : What are you doing here?Did you need anything or something--

Mika were babbling when she was walking towards Shinn but then before she could continue Shinn quickly pulled her and hug her.

Mika : (shocked)

Shinn : I just miss you.(smiles)

Mika said nothing until Shinn finally released her after a while.

Shinn : (laughing)

Mika : Why are you laughing?

Shinn : I seriously need to ask you to move into my apartment.

Mika : For what?

Shinn : So that I can hug you anytime.

Mika : (staring at Shinn)

Shinn : Mind to accompany me for a takoyaki date?

Haruna : oi! Go home Shinn!

Shinn and Mika quickly turned to Haruna whom are the windows of her room.

Shinn : Im gonna kidnap her for a while for a date!

Haruna : Get married faster both of you!

Mika : Shut up Haruna.Get inside!

Shinn : (laughing)

Mika : Such troublesome girl (rubbing her head)

Shinn : So,takoyaki date?

Mika : Walk fast Shinn.

Mika was already walking ahead of Shinn and Shinn just laughed when she did that.