《Meeting The Ceo In The Future》 Chapter 1 - Prologue No content Chapter 2 - The Day It All Started Dizzy And Tired, Shini Tore slightly opened her eyes and placed her hand on her nightstand, feeling about for her phone. ''Okay, so this is unusual, Where is my phone?'', She thought. ''I know that I keep it on my nightstand every single night.'' She rubbed her eyes and then opened them wide. When she realised what was happening, she opened her mouth, dumbstruck. ''Oh my god...WHERE THE HELL AM I?!!'', she screeched. She scanned the room with her wide perplexed eyes and the bed she was sitting on. A large king-size bed, with a red silk mattress on it that Shini, was grasping tightly with her hands as she felt insecure and unsafe. The bed was surrounded with dazzling blue orchids and bright white and yellow daisies. There were 2 doors, a cream coloured, facing towards the left and another, a deep maroon coloured, facing towards the right. There was a small yellow sofa on the left side of the room and a curvilinear armchair along with a beautiful veneer brown, floral and foliate coffee table alongside it. On the other side was a gleaming dressing table, stacked with perfumes and expensive accessories. Out front was A massive window, Outlooking dozens of The tallest buildings Shini had never seen. Cautiously, Shini stood up from the bed and slowly walked toward the window, her eyes still scanning the room and her head-turning into every direction like a rabbit being afraid of the prey detecting of its existence. ''What is this place? Am I not in Japan Anymore? Was I abducted?'', She wondered. When she looked out of the window, She couldn''t believe what she was seeing. There were translucent lanes, and some automobiles with panels and antennas were hovering on top of it, They were hundreds to thousands of trees surrounding the buildings all around and the sky was a brilliant pink and blue. But That''s When Shini saw it. The reflection on the glass looking back at her wasn''t her''s. ''This is a dream, this is a dream, This is just some foolish, brainless dream, And It''s Not real.'', She said. She pinched herself and shrieked. ''THIS IS REAL! AM I POSSESSED??!'', Shini exclaimed, panicking more than ever. Suddenly, she heard something from behind the light cream coloured door. She crept over to the door and again heard something. It felt like water gushing and hitting to an object. As she was standing in front of the door, the noise stopped and th door suddenly opened and a tremendously handsome young man stepped out. He had no shirt on with just a towel wrapped around his legs. Shini couldn''t take it anymore and be about to scream. but suddenly the man covered her mouth with his large hands and pinned her on the wall. Shini''s spine got a shiver when he whispered in her eyes. ''Who is this?'', was all that came in her mind. She couldn''t help but flush bright red as she looked at him. The man looked at her and chuckled. '' All women are the same. Just a couple of Whores. '', And by saying this, he pushed her on the bed and walked out of the maroon door, leaving Shini to lay aghast on the bed. '' What just happened right now? Did this man just abuse me?.'' She gritted her teeth in anger. '' But... Where am I? Was I kidnapped by that person? And Why am I in someone else''s body? How is this possible? .'' She pondered upon. She looked over to the desk and saw a magenta diary kept on it. Shini picked up the diary and flipped through the pages and then she saw something written on one of the pages. I can''t handle it anymore. I wish I was never born. I hate Him and I would rather die than live with him." 2319... ''AM I IN THE FUTURE?!'' //To be continued Chapter 3 - Dai Itsumis Diary No content Chapter 4 - Dai Itsumis Diary 2 ''So this is Dai Itsumi''s Diary... No wonder She did this....'' Tore was in awe about the technology and techniques of the future. Tore comprehended that Itsumi had written this diary not just to express her inner sentiments but to help Tore decipher and perceive what was going around her. According to Itsumi''s diary: Dai Itsumi was the only daughter of the business tycoon of the future, Dai Tsuki. Dai Itsumi''s mother And Dai Tsuki''s wife had passed away when Itsumi was a young teenager. She was an excellent student and had topped in her University. Her only weakness was, Hikari Jeng. The most popular and favoured student in school and Itsumi''s Senior. They had never spoken to each other officially. Not even a simple greeting. The only time they spoke was when she was paired with him for a chemistry project. She couldn''t believe her eyes. He was the perfect definition of Beauty. Light brown and golden hair, that was unkept. Perfectly arched eyebrows. Alluring Almond shaped eyes. A bewitching straight-edged nose. And On top of these stunning features, he had the most irresistible plump pink lips on a perfectly sharp jawline diamond face. When he was done, he glanced at Itsumi and with a bitter voice said, ''Here'', and left without turning back. Itsumi gazed at him as he walked away, gracefully styling his messy ?ustrous brown hair. Since then, Itsumi Couldn''t get Jeng out of her mind. Whenever she would see him on the field practising with his friends, her heart would start racing and her eyes would start twinkling. During lectures, she would look out the windows and scan the fields with her eyes to look for any trace of Jeng Hikari. Due To Jeng, Itsumi''s performance grew a tad bit weak. But enough to make her authoritarian father notice. That''s when Itsumi had truly gotten into distress. Chapter 5 - Dai Itsumis Diary 3 But enough to make her authoritarian father notice. And That''s when Itsumi had truly gotten into distress. Dai Itsumi''s father was devoted to his daughter and gave possibly everything to whatever she would have asked for. The only request he had from Itsumi was to excel in her studies like her parents. After her Itsumi''s mother''s death, Dai Tsuki blamed himself, which caused a huge hassle in his business, making it collapse tremendously under burden and debt. It was only because of his daughter that Tsuki regained his hardiness to become the business tycoon he was once again. And with his will power and daughter on the side, he was able to succeed yet again. However, even with all the problems circling Tsuki''s life, he had never missed a day in Itsumi''s life. Making beautiful new memories every day, every week, every month and every year. He never skipped a day where he didn''t tuck Itsumi in bed, He was always present in the morning during breakfast to make sure she ate her breakfast as Tsuki knew how picky his daughter could get, setting out a new menu for her every day. He dropped her to her school every day and never missed any of Itsumi''s functions. He tried with all his might to cover up the empty void where once Itsumi''s mother used to stand. Itsumi knew all the hardships and efforts that her father had to go through while she was growing up. She felt all the tenderness and affection she had gotten from her father through even the toughest of years. The next day, her father called her to his office in the evening. Chapter 6 - Dai Itsumis Diary 4 The next day, her father called her to his office in the evening. ''Have a Seat'', He said, calmly, going through some of his papers. Without any hesitation, Itsumi obliged and sat down. Nervously she looked down and fiddled with her fingers. '' You know the reason for why you are here today, Right Dai Itsumi?'', stated Tsuki. Itsumi replied with a simple ''Hum''. ''Do you have anything to say? There should be a reason for why your grades have dropped like this Dai Itsumi, It''s not like you.'' He said. ''There was no special reason Dad, I just wasn''t paying much attention in class, that''s it.'' replied Itsumi. Tsuki felt like she was lying. '' You''re not someone who doesn''t pay attention in class Itsumi. I talked to your teacher and she told me that you would look out the windows now and then.'' he said. Itsumi was flabbergasted. ''What should I tell him now... That I used to peek out to gaze at a boy? He would disown me the second I say that.'' Itsumi thought. She tried to form a sentence, '' Dad I...I..I,'' but hesitated. Tsuki then calmly replied, '' I just called you in this office to remind you of our deal, Dai Itsumi.'' Itsumi nodded, biting her lips, keeping her tears at bay. She could feel them seeping out of her eyes. ''How could I forget about the deal?!'' she pondered upon. Tsuki handed her a file, containing the documents of The deal that Tsuki had made with Itsumi when she turned 17. Chapter 7 - The Deal No content Chapter 8 - The Deal 2 How she was mesmerized by the gorgeous striking man that she met in her class How she stopped paying attention in her class just to peer at him How she dreamed of him... Of Hikari Jeng '' I never want to force you Sweetheart, But you did sign and accepted the conditions of the deal. I can understand how you feel right now, But just meet my friend''s son and if you still feel like you don''t want to marry, I can always withdraw the deal.'' Tsuki said, Looking at Itsumi and smiling at her. ''She looks just like her mother.'' Tsuki thought as he looked at his daughter with love. Itsumi let a sigh of relief. Looking up at her dad and letting some tears seep from her eyes to her face, she muttered with a smiling face, '' Sure Dad, Whatever you say.'' Tsuki laughed at ltsumi''s crying face. Itsumi smiled and laughed along with her dad. '' Be ready tomorrow Dai Dai, we''ll be meeting my oldest friend tomorrow and perhaps, Your future husband.'' // Itsumi stood in front of the mirror, glancing upon her self and checking if she wore a dress that would give her father''s friend''s family a good first impression. Previously, she had worn a rather dull and tedious T-shirt and bland and wearisome sweatpants. But her father made her go and change again, and sent one of their most trusted maids, Mrs Lan, to make sure she wears something imposing and dignified. Mrs Lan took out a dress that was put deep back in Itsumi''s closet and placed it in Itsumi''s hands and told her that it would look utterly sensational on her. Itsumi looked down at dress in her hand and smiled to Mrs Lan. When Mrs Lan finished helping her wear the dress, Itsumi looked beautiful. She was wearing an open-back silt mermaid dress which was a deep purple colour. It looked breathtaking on Itsumi. Mrs Lan smiled and told her that purple represents Royalty. She put a stunning orange pearled hairpin to pin Itsumi''s hair back. '' And Orange, Denotes Love and Happiness Sweetheart.'' She said smiling. ''Only if he saw this....'' Chapter 9 - The Meeting Itsumi looked in the mirror again and smiled. ''Only if he saw this....'' Slowly and steadily, she walked out of the room. When her father looked at her he smiled saying how beautiful Itsumi looked. For the entire ride, Itsumi didn''t utter a word. Her mind was racing with the vivid thoughts of Hikari Jeng. How she thought that her father would marry her without her consent, etc. Tsuki sensed her tension and said,'' Don''t worry, You see that Gate, We''re here Itsumi.'' Itsumi looked up and saw a wide glass gate, behind which was a beautiful villa painted in golden cream. A splendid fountain in the middle with yellow and white daisies surrounding it. Itsumi was in awe. She lived In posh her whole life but nothing like this Villa could be compared to anything she owned. Tsuki swerved the car in the driveway and a matter of seconds, they were standing in front of the Villa''s door. The door opened and a man, in a black tuxedo, in his late 40s, grinning, rushed up towards Tsuki and smacked him on the back and started laughing. '' This is Ren, my best friend since high school.'' Tsuki said while laughing with Ren. '' Good Afternoon Mr Ren.'' Itsumi greeted him while bowing down. Ren smiled at Itsumi and greeted her warmly. '' It''s been 6 years when I last saw Itsumi, You''ve grown so tall And so beautiful, Tsuki why did you make me and Aiko wait for so long to meet her, You Ass'' Tsuki laughed,'' Well I am here with her now, Aren''t I?'' Chapter 10 - The Meeting 2 Tsuki laughed,'' I am here with her now, Aren''t I?'' Ren ushered Tsuki and Itsumi to the inside of the Villa, which was even more breath-taking than the outside. It was gleaming all around, and on the floor, there was a Persian red carpet. On the ceiling, there was the most magnificent chandelier that Itsumi had ever seen in her life. It was as large as their smaller swimming pool, Itsumi thought. Dazzling Lights were put up all around the room. The stairway was made with the finest of marble. Suddenly, she heard the clattering of heels coming from the stairway. A gorgeous woman, dressed in silk, body touching black gown, came running down. ''Aiko! They''re here!'', shouted Ren, waving his hands over to the woman. She came over to Itsumi and Tsuki and gleamed at them. ''Tsuki! It''s been such a long time, Is this Itsumi? My God has she grown.'' She smiled, ??r?ssing Itsumi''s, ''Just a copy of her mother.'' She said. Ren walked over and stood with her, taking her arms in her hand. ''This Is Aiko, My lovely wife, She and your mother had been friends since middle school. The last day when we saw you Itsumi, was on...her funeral. Since then your father just put you out the media''s eye, and just kept you quarantined. But now after 6 years, We finally met you again Sweetheart.'' Ren explained, smiling gently with love and warmth in his face. Itsumi chuckled when she saw her father acting so immature. She would usually see him in his office, stern and resolute. This was the first time that she saw her father laughing so genuinely and being so jolly and jocund. Chapter 11 - The Meeting 3 This was the first time that she saw her father laughing so genuinely and being so jolly and jocund. Ren and Aiko took them inside their magnificent and large ballroom. When Itsumi walked in, she gasped in surprise and caught her breath. The room was five hundred feet long by three hundred feet wide, with the ceiling stretching up another two hundred feet above my head. It made her feel smaller than the grains of sand on the shores of the Miyakojima, A island in Miyakojima, where Itsumi would often have visited with her parents and even after her mum passed away, her father would try his best to take her out to Mijakujima, the place with her most sweet and attached memories,at least once a month. The walls were a glittering gold, so bright and shiny That Itsumi practically felt the need to throw up her arms and shield herself from their glare. Three dozen glittering crystal chandeliers spiraled down from the ceiling, which was the exact shade of blue of a sunny summer day in August, sending a lovely diffused golden light over the ballroom''s occupants. And how they glittered as well. Itsumi had never been in a place where she ever felt so small, or so ordinary. Aiko took Itsumi''s arms took her to a group of women who were flowing, elaborately-bejeweled ball gowns of the most beautiful shades of emerald and ruby and amethyst. They smelled of sweet lavender and daisies, and every other flower which grew in the garden outside the villa. Aiko introduced Itsumi , who was lightly smiling and bowed down to greet them. The women slightly acknowledged her and continued their low chatter as they talked among themselves and laughed, seemingly completely at ease. Aiko shrugged and gave Itsumi a smile. She leaned in and whispered '' These are the prestigious boasters. The things that they only care about are their nails, hair and their ??p dogs. '' Itsumi smirked. She was from one of the most wealthiest families in Japan, but her neither her or her father were the media feasters. Suddenly, she heard some loud tapping sounds. It was Ren tapping the microphone in the middle of the ballroom. ''Ahem Ahem! I apologise to disturb you My dear family and friends. But I would like to make an announcement. As you all know, The reason why you are here is no other then my dear old friend, Dai Tsuki, coming here with his daughter, after 6 and a half years, The beautiful and mesmerizing, Dai Itsumi.'' Ren concluded and started clapping. The claps of the audience was deafening as Aiko took Itsumi to Ren. They could hear booming hoots from the backs as Tsuki went over to Ren and beamed over, his eyes twinkling. Itsumi was radiant when she saw how her father was gleaming. Then Ren took the microphone again and said, '' At last! Here he comes from the Door. Itsumi, meet my son and your childhood friend, Chapter 12 - Hes your son?! '' At last! Here he comes from the Door. Itsumi, meet my son and your childhood friend, Hikari Jeng.'' HIKARI WHAT?! Itsumi didn''t even look at the door. It''s probably not him, It''s probably not him , IT''S PROBABLY NOT HIM, What if it''s him?! Her heart was beating faster than a winning car on a racing track. Her ears could not even hear the the loud clamorous sounds of the audience applauding , the only sound she could make out was of her heart beating in her ?h?st. Slowly, her breathing quick and fast, she turned around. She wasn''t able to concentrate because of her heavy blinking. When she looked up towards the door, it felt like time stopped. It was Him. It was the person she thought about every minute of the day. The person whom she dreamt about everyday. It really was him. It was Jeng. His hair was set with some gel, and his hands were in his pocket. He didn''t acknowledge anyone and went straight towards the open bar. Ren frowned at him and said , ''You know how he is folks, Never really into Parties and Gatherings. But I was able to convince him for today. But let the dinner continue my dear people, Until then, Please Enjoy the caviar and Champagne.'' The sound of booming applause and hooting came from the audience. Itsumi couldn''t stop staring with wide eyes. Ren looked at her and said, ''You remember him? I''m sure you do, You guys never used to leave each other''s side when you two were children.'' And started laughing. Itsumi tried to regain her smile and smiled awkwardly. Aiko called out, He looked back , sighed and nodded as if he was saying ''What?'' Aiko waved to him, signing him to sit with him and he replied to her by rolling his eyes. He put his glass down and strodded over, styling his perfect light brown hair with his long fingers. ''Jeng! Itsumi''s here! It''s been such a long time, right?'', Aiko exclaimed in excitement. Jeng looked over to Itsumi and squinted his eyes. ''Oh, Aren''t you the chem girl? The nerd?'' , he said with a dull and uninterested voice. Itsumi tried to form a sentence but in a squeaky voice she replied with a Ya. Aiko just stared at their faces one by one. '' Chem Mum Chem, short form for Chemistry, This girl was in my chemistry class last semester.'' Jeng concluded, looking grim. Aiko chuckled. ''Oops, my mistake, But Jeng, if you two are in the same class, that means you are two are in the same school. And Both of you don''t remember the other person?'' ''Nope'', both of them said in a chorus. Aiko slightly frowned. '' Well, that''s disappointing, I''m going to leave you two alone now, And I hope you two get a chance to bond and remember something about each other.'' Aiko said and turned around to walk over to her husband and his friends. Itsumi bit her lips and fisted her wrists, in order to stay calm. Her adrenaline rush was so high that she accidentally bit her lips hard and she bit off her skin. Chapter 13 - Who Am I To You Her adrenaline rush was so high that she accidentally bit her lips hard and she bit off her skin. Jeng looked at her with a confused look. '' Umm, you do know that you''re lips are bleeding right?'' , He said with a bit of a surprised face. Itsumi widened her eyes as she touched her lips and saw that her lips were oozing blood. ''Oh Hahaha, Ya , I know , Haha'' Itsumi awkwardly laughed. ''You Idiot! Stop being so nervous'', she thought. Jeng asked her if she needed a tissue to which she polietly accepted. ''What Happened Sweety? Why are your lips bleeding?'', Asked Tsuki . He heard her awkward laugh and turned around to look at her, only to see her bottom lip swollen and bleeding. ''Oh nothing Dad, Just chapped lips, Hehehe, By the way, I met Jeng already In Chemistry Class in my school.'' Itsumi said, trying to change the topic. ''Oh Is that so?'', Tsuki looked over to Jeng, who had a glum look on his face. '' Long time Jeng, How are you holding up?'', Tsuki asked, trying to make small talk. ''Oh, the usual Tsuk Uncle, still the same'', Jeng said and smiled, ''And How about You Uncle? Last time I met you at the Z Gala, 2 years ago'' ''He knows my dad?'', Itsumi thought. Tsuki started chatting with Jeng , while Itsumi just looked at them and decided to stroll around the ballroom. She went over to the open bar, and ordered some white wine to chug on. She stood from the bar and with a Wine glass in her hand, walked around. She saw her father laughing and drinking with Ren and his friends, so she left the ball room and stood in the hallway. She looked around and saw the stairs. She was fascinated and started walking up the stairs, humming a song along. When she found herself on the first floor, she giggled and started spinning around softly. Suddenly she bumped into someone and her wine spilled all over them. She looked down with her mouth letting out an ''Ohhh'' and tried not to laugh as she looked up to see who it was. It was Jeng , who was now looking annoyed and cursing out loud, while trying to wip off the wine stain. ''Oh shit! Look where you''re going Lady!'' She looked around and started opening the doors on the floor and found a bathroom. She grabbed his jacket and pulled him over to the bathroom. As she stood in front of the sink , wetting a piece of cloth , she could feel Jeng being a little close to her, But she ignored it thinking it was just because she had so much to drink to. '' I''m so sorry, I should have been looking, I didn''t know anybody would have been Here, I''m really sorry'' Itsumi said while patting the wet cloth. '' Why did you come up here , If you were looking for a bathroom, there was once downstairs.'' Jeng asked , standing behind her. Itsumi felt like she was on the edge of the sink. '' Oh, I just needed some alone time, that''s all, Haha'' , she said slightly laughing in an awkward manner. When she turned around she saw that Jeng was right behind her. She looked and pouted and pushed him a little bit back. As she was about to put the wet cloth on Jeng''s jacket to clean it, He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards his ?h?st. '' Do you really not remember me Dai Dai?'', He said in a soft , hurtful voice. '' You promised you would come back for me, how could you forget? '' He lifted her chin up and looked in her eyes and asked '' Didn''t you loved me?'' Chapter 14 - The agreement He lifted her chin up and looked in her eyes and asked '' Didn''t you loved me?'' That''s when Itsumi''s senses came back to reality. ''Oh hahaha, you...you..got t..the wrong p...person, You got the wrong person, I''m s....s..sorry but I..I t...think I n....need to leave'', she said, stammering as she pushed herself out of the washroom. Jeng gazed after her and smiled and smirked, ''Her nervous stammering habit is still the same'' Itsumi stumbled out of the bathroom , huffing and just recollecting what happened in the washroom. '' I''m sure he got the wrong person, but..'', she couldn''t help but blush a little bit when she thought about it. How Jeng''s fingers touched her cheeks and how he looked in her eyes. Her eyes twinkled when she thought about it but snapped as soon as she saw him coming out of the bathroom. She ran down the stairs in her long black pencil heels and went in the ballroom and acted like nothing had happened as she went and sat on the one of the bar stools again. She looked out on the entry as she saw Jeng coming in, not looking her way and just walked up to his Father, Ren and to Tsuki. He started talking to them and she saw Ren and Tsuki smiling to each other and then shaking hands. Ren patted his son on the back and Tsuki gave him a one arm hug as he had a whiskey glass in his hand. Jeng looked over at Itsumi and then proceeded over to one of the lavishly decorated tables and took out his phone and started typing something with his long fingers. Itsumi blinked her eyes and looked back at her father and Ren and walked over to her father and stood near him, looking down and pouting. Tsuki turned around to look at her and laughed, '' Why are you here with the old folks Itsumi, Go and talk to the people and get to know them.'' As he said this, Tsuki slurred a little and Itsumi understood that her father had already taken quite a lot of drinks. She framed an awkward smile and said with a calm voice, '' Easy On the drinks old man, You don''t want a headache tomorrow morning now do you?,It''s a week day Dad.'' Itsumi squinted her eyes in surprise and said , '' Wait What? I didn''t agree on anything yet Dad'' Tsuki frowned for a minute and then started chuckling, '' Don''t pull my leg now Sweetheart, We all know what happened between You and Jeng, he came over and told us everything'' '' What happened between me and who?! Nothing happened between us Dad! What are you saying? What did he tell you?'' Itsumi exclaimed in horror. '' Jeng did say that you would act like this, That''s why he told me not to tell you anything '' , Tsuki started laughing again , and lifted his glass of whiskey up and turned around and started chatting with his group again. Itsumi visibly looked uncomfortable and bit her lips in frustration. Her eyes were gazing on every person in the room to find the one she seeked for. And there he was. Standing, looking agitated as the younger ladies circled around him as vultures. '' Show offs '', Itsumi thought. She pondered upon the options she had. Either to confront Jeng right there or to talk to him in private. She shaked her head and she took a deep breath and walked towards Jeng, trying hard and not thinking about what happened between them in the washroom a while ago. Chapter 15 - Hikari Jengs Deal She pondered upon the options she had. Either to confront Jeng right there or to talk to him in private. She shaked her head and she took a deep breath and walked towards Jeng, trying hard and not thinking about what happened between them in the washroom a while ago. Walking stiffly, Her eyes fixated on Jeng , she clenched her palms and called out to him. '' Hikari Jeng'' , she said, in a stern voice, with a hint of nervousness and shakiness only she could tell. Jeng looked over at her with a cold and icy glaze. The ladies surrounding him looked at her with a frown. ''Who the hell is she? Look at her outfit, So unpretentious and tasteless '' , gossiped the ladies , scowling at her. Itsumi rolled her eyes but before she could say anything else , Hikari pushed himself out of the pack of the vicious wolves that were circling around him like they found new and fresh prey. ''Baaaabyy'', slurred one of the ladies as she tried to make her body fall on his. Jeng quickly reacted in a split second and the lady tripped on her long heels and fell face on the ground. The other ladies giggles within themselves while the lady who had fallen down, picked herself up, Scowling at everyone ferociously. Jeng turned around at Itsumi who was smirking at the lady and grabbed her hand tightly and said '' Let''s Go '', in a cold voice, but visibly feeling a little bit warm and safe. All the ladies looked and gasped, colours fading from their faces and eyes drooping, as if they had seen a petrifying ghost. Itsumi''s eyes widened as Jeng grasped her wrist and pulled her towards the exit. She didn''t hesitate and let herself be dragged out from the ballroom by Jeng. As soon as they got out of the ballroom she jerked her hand off aggressively out of Jeng''s tight grasp. '' What?'' , he said looking the other way. '' What Do You mean...'' as Itsumi was about complete her sentence, Jeng cut her of by saying '' I know why you''re here okay? And I know what your dad wants you to do because that''s precisely what my father wants me to do'' , He said , looking annoyed. '' Listen to me clearly Now Lady, I don''t give a shit about you, I don''t have any interest in you , You can go to hell for all I Care, But it''s because of my father that I have to "MARRY" you'', He said looking disgusted , air quoting and emphasizing the word marry. '' I..'' , Itsumi tried to say until Jeng cut her off again. '' I''m not Finished yet, I told your dad and my family something so that They would be happy for once and If we get "MARRIED" , we would get a completely different penthouse for ourselves. Look now, I''m going to make you a deal, if we get married, I will get an apartment for myself at last, and we''ll get the larger penthouses so that we get our different rooms and everything. You won''t poke your nose in my life and I won''t poke my nose in your life.'' Itsumi thought deeply. '' I can''t do that with my father. I can''t decieve him '', Itsumi said, looking disappointed. '' Well Either you accept it and grace it or cry over it , because If you tell your father that you aren''t gonna marry me now, He would be more devastated.'' Jeng said , pulling one of his eyebrows upwards. '' B....But I..I'', she hesitated. '' That''s why I say, Accept it and Grace it and get it done over it, It''s not a really big deal.'' Jeng said as he smirked. Itsumi looked down to her fingers and started fiddling. '' I would take that as you Accepted the deal and that you''re gonna grace it.'' He said , puttinh his hands through his hair and started walking backwards. '' Now, If you would, I don''t want to waste any more of my time with you '' He said , Turning his back around and styling his tuxedo and walking off in the distance with leaving behind Itsumi gaping at his back with an open mouth filled with horror. Chapter 16 - Hikari Jengs Deal 2 (The Wedding) Turning his back around and styling his tuxedo and walking off in the distance with leaving behind Itsumi gaping at his back with an open mouth filled with horror. As It turned out to be , their marriage was fixed. It was the wedding of the century In Japan. Dai Itsumi and Hikari Jeng''s wedding was known not just throughout Japan, but it reached the ears of China, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and almost all of the Asian countries. There was a live telecast of their wedding In Asia as well as in The U.S . The church was filled with thousands of reporters. And a Total of two hundred thousand people attended their wedding. The church was decorated beautifully from top to bottom. Balloons and streamers fluttered around the railing and banisters, a festive mixture of pink, light blue, and white. The smell of fresh cut flowers filling the air. When Itsumi had walked down the aisle , everybody was stunned. The voices of gasps and camera''s shuttering were heard all around. She wore a strapless peach and blush infused wedding gown with embroidery on her bodice. Rhinestones and pearl beads were sewn on her gown. She also wore a two-tier veil, with a matching crystal blush head-piece. She held a French Rose Silk Boutique that her father had specially designed for her by a designer from Paris. At that Time Jeng , who had worn a rustic and chic black and grey tuxedo with a red rose pinned up near his left arm, also was in wonders. He''s breathing became faster as the beautifully dressed bride came up and stood near him. During the ceremony, Jeng''s eyes didn''t leave Itsumi''s face, He kept looking at her from the corner of his eye and whenever she felt his gaze on her, looked ahead at the pastor. She paused and hesitated. She could hear the horrid whispers behind her and looked over at her father, who made a slightly tensed face . Looking at her father , Itsumi quickly regained her energy and composure and Said loudly , ''I DO''. As Jeng came to kiss Itsumi , she instinctively backed away. Jeng''s eyes deepened with a frown and became more cold. He held her wrist and pushed her towards him and gently brushed his soft plump lips against hers. As he pushed her against her , the crowd went ballistic . Hooting sounds, claps and screams were heard all over the church. As quickly as it happened, He pulled back , and Itsumi was red in the face. She didn''t look up but instead looked ahead to the people in the crowd and then her father who was clapping wildly and then Jeng''s father, her father in law, who started whistling from the side. As soon as she stepped in the car , Jeng moved away and put on his earphones and completely ignored Itsumi. Itsumi who was extremely tired at that time took off her crystal blush head piece and poured some champagne that was kept on the side table near her. Sipping on the champagne, she placed her head back on the seat of the car and then placed the glass down and slowly fell into a deep and peaceful slumber. Itsumi woke up when she felt a light tapping on her shoulder. It was Jeng. ''We are here'', he said, stepping outside, Not looking back. Itsumi sighed. She looked out the window and it was already dark. They had arrived to their new house. Her father in law had bought them the most Luxurious penthouse he could get in Japan. It consisted a swimming pool on the balcony , a sauna in the house, 6 bedrooms, A Huge terrace filled with exotic plants and many servants to do their work. Itsumi wasn''t very used to all the this luxury. Even When her father was one of the largest business tycoons in Japan, He always taught Itsumi to be happy and content with everything. Itsumi opened the door , pulled up her dress and stepped outside when an elegantly dressed woman in all black, came rushing towards her. '' Good Evening Ma''am, My name is Minamota Ai , I will be at your service from now on wards .'' She said while bowing down. Itsumi smiled and said that she just wanted to reach her room ,get out of her heavy wedding dress and get some rest. As the doors to the floor opened, Itsumi saw many people dressed in a uniform greeting her and bowing down. She smiled at them and Minamota Ai told them to get back to work. As she took Itsumi to her room, They passed a room with a bunch of musical instruments in. Itsumi peeped in but The door slammed on her face and she jumped back. '' Ma''am, Hikari Sir is inside her music room right now and he warned us to not disturb him'', Minamota Ai said, looking a little scared with her big eyes. Itsumi nodded and Minamota Ai took her to the stairs and pointed her finger upwards '' Ma''am, Your room is the second room on the right with the beige door. You will find everything you need for today , If you need anything else, Just give us a call from the telephone that is kept in the room. Just the press the Number 1 and I will be there right in front of your door.'' Minamota Ai said , bowing down and leaving Itsumi near the bottom of the stairs. Itsumi picked up her dress and stepped on the stairs and went up. She immediately found her door. Every other door was brown in colour, but only her door was in beige. Her favourite colour. Chapter 17 - Marriage Itsumi picked up her dress and stepped on the stairs and went up. She immediately found her door. Every other door was brown in colour, but only her door was in beige. Her favourite colour. She lightly touched the door and felt the texture as she ??r?ssed it , feeling the new paint on the door. She gently pushed the door knob and opened the door slightly. She poked her head in and looked around and she could immediately get the smell of new paint ,new furniture and a soft lavender scent. She pushed the door to open it more and stepped inside the room. The room was blue and beige with beautiful murals on the wall, hand painted by someone who knew what they were doing. The scene was of the stilt walkers that cruise down the Vancouver streets in the winter festival. The colours were like nothing else, vibrant, strong. No washed out blues and insipid baby colours with a hint of beige and black here and there . She walked up to the double silver , which she realised was giving out the soft lavender scent from inside. As she pushed open the doors,she realised it was a wardrobe. Filled with all new looking and extremely expensive clothings. Beautiful cords and close-knit sweaters. There was an exquisite beaded peach pink gown that gleamed and outshone all the other clothes in the wardrobe. There were racks of different types of shoes as she went deeper in. Platform Heels, Pencil Heels, Wedge Heels, Peep Toes, whatever you say, There it was, sitting on the rack , peacefully waiting to be worn for the first time by its owner. A pair of peach stilettos that would be a perfect match with the exquisitely designed beaded peach pink dress. It looked like a beautiful sunset in a pink sky. These dresses and shoes were brand new. She never owned them , and she hadn''t gone shopping for any new clothes , even for her wedding dress, which was chosen by her father. She ?ssumed it must have been Minamota Ai who would have gotten her Everything and filled her wardrobe. She didn''t even have the slightest hint that It was Jeng himself who had hand picked all these dresses according to Itsumi''s liking. He had gotten Mitsa, Japan''s most famous fashion designer , to design the authentic beaded peach pink gown and bought the matching pair of stilettos by Ishizaka, Tokyo''s famous designer who was a specialist in shoes. Itsumi sighed and got out of the wedding dress and put a pair of shorts and a t shirt. She walked up and plopped on the bed and let the reality of everything happening in her life, sink in. She pondered upon the time when Jeng said those words in the washroom. " Didn''t you loved me?" He mistook me for someone else.'' , She thought, blinking back the tears that were starting to form up in her eyes then. '' Dad... I''m so sorry for everything.. But I can''t take it anymore... I..I... I''ll.. have to ...b..break my promise.'' Chapter 18 - Time Vortex '' Dad... I''m so sorry for everything... But I can''t take it anymore... I..I... I''ll... have to ...b..break my promise.'' ~ *Bang* Shini Tore instantly looked back in the direction where she heard the sound from. It was the sound of the maroon door opening and closing. A woman elegantly dressed in all black was standing near the doorway with her hands behind her back. She bowed down and said ''Good Morning Madam, You didn''t come down for breakfast so I came to check up on you. How are you feeling Ma''am? Would you like to have breakfast in bed today?'' Shine Tore looked up at the small, pink and smiling face of the woman and understood that this was no other than Minamoto Ai. '' I would appreciate that, thank you Ai '', Shini Tore replied. '' Bacon and Eggs Please, I''m famished. '', Shini said, blinking her eyes and yawning, trying to showcase as if she had just woken up, and smiling softly at Ai. ''Sure Thing Madam, Anything else?'' '' No, Nothing for now '' '' Yes Madam'' Minamoto Ai bowed down and turned around to leave when she suddenly turned around and said '' Pardon me Madam but Young Master told me to remind you that you have to attend the evening party today conducted by the Smiths from The United States.'' '' Wait, what? An evening party?'' , Shini Tore asked, puzzled. '' Yes Madam, The conflict between the Smiths and Hikaris has been resolved and The Smiths'' deal with Hikari Enterprise and Organisations has been finally sealed recently and now they are holding a party to celebrate their joint venture.'' Putting her hand in her pocket, Minamoto Ai took out a translucent pad and placed her palm on it and swiped it across the room and visualised a hologram, containing a " To-Do List" and started explaining about it to Shini Tore, who was sitting on the bed with an extremely bewildered and addled expression, trying to process about what had just taken place in front of her. After that Mr Ramon would be arriving at the apartment for your hairdressing and makeup styling. For your dresses, Young Master has placed some gowns and dresses that would be appropriate for the party.'' '' Where is the Young Master at the moment?'' '' He has left for the office Madam, It''s already 10 am. Would You perhaps like to talk to him?'' ''No, continue'' '' Yes Madam, and by 6 pm, Mr Tama would be driving you to the airport'' '' The airport?''. '' Don''t you remember Madam? The Smiths had decided that the victory over the deal between them and the Hikaris would be commemorated in Singapore.'' Shini Tore widened her eyes and looked intensely perplexed. '' For the Weekend Madam ''. Minamoto Ai responded. '' What is the date today Ai?'' Minamoto Ai squinted her eyes in confusion. ''11th October Madam'' ''11th October? Oh ok Ai, thank you so much'' '' No problem Madam, You''re breakfast would be here soon Madam and I would be back in 15 minutes, '', Minamoto Ai said, bowing down. and leaving the room. Chapter 19 - The Evening Party ''No problem Madam, You''re breakfast would be here soon Madam and I would be back in 15 minutes '', Minamoto Ai said, bowing down. and leaving the room. Shini Tore looked at the door and then looked down at the diary that she had in her hand. The bright yet soft magenta colour was bouncing off of the diary due to rays of sunlight coming from the large window in the bedroom. '' How am I supposed to handle all of this in such a short amount of time?'', she pondered upon. She placed the diary aside and picked up the phone kept on the bed which was supposedly hers Or Dai Itsumi''s. It had an alluring holo look to it, it was captivating and the cellular walls were visible through the sides. The phone was un locked so Tore was able to go through Itsumi''s texts and the one which caught her eyes were where Itsumi had sent some of Shini Tore''s photos, taken from a distance, to a random number. She scowled and read every single text that was between the random number and Itsumi. Just then she heard another knock on the maroon door, expecting Minamota Ai, She shouted Come In, but instead of the elegantly dressed Ai, the door opened to a double cylindrical steel and glass mosaic vase, which stimulated as of the simple automobiles that Shini had first witnessed hovering over the translucent lanes. On top of it was a broad concave pink plate, with bacon and scrambled eggs on the side, and a high ball glass containing a clear blue with a tinge of pink liquid. With perplexing eyes, Shini saw the cylindrical mosaic vase being hovered towards her and stopping at the front of her bed, as being controlled by an impalpable force. As it stopped, Shini eyed it suspiciously. Slowly, she got up from the bed and walked towards the mosaic vase and stood in front of it. She bent forward and suddenly felt a magnetic pulse on her hands as she touched the plate. When she touched the bottom of the plate, she jerked her hand back as her hand sensed an electromagnetic wave through her nerves. ''Interesting '', she hummed softly. ''The plate is magnetically attracted to the mosiac vase even though the plate is made out of China, Unless they discovered new metals on the surface of the crust that we still were yet to find.'' Her hand softly brushing the ends of the plate, letting the magnetic wave slowly vibrate through her skin and leave a mild tingling feeling, she gently picked up the plate and walked and placed it on the coffee table. As she finished eating, the plate rose itself and hovered towards the mosiac vase and stood in the same form as it had once arrived. ''I have to start getting acclimated to all these newfangled occurences now.'' Shini sighed. Chapter 20 - 19 Spa Time ''I have to start getting acclimated to all these newfangled occurences now.'' Shini sighed. After finishing eating, a soft knock followed by Minamoto Ai entering in with a white bathrobe with coquelicot flowers on it. '' Your bath is ready Madam'', She beamed at Shini. // After what seemed like a millennium of a bath, Shini got out of the black granite bath tub and looked at her new self in the mirror. '' Not Bad Itsumi'', smirking at the reflection looking back at her. Grabbing a fluffy white cotton terry cloth bathrobe from the handle , she draped it and hugged onto herself, sinking into the soft texture and taking a whiff of the corn-poppy scented robe. She suddenly heard a faint automated sound coming from behind the bathroom door. Shini cautiously opened the door to a hovering metal rod in front of her eyes, from which were hanging were five beautiful formal gowns. An elegant emerald green off shoulder gown with a fitted bodice, a graceful mauve mermaid gown with glittering rhinestones on the waist, a distinguished pink peacock with a printed silk couture, a simple yet defining and refined beige embroidered evening gown and finally the gown that caught Shini''s twinkling eyes was a luxurious bright scarlet gown in net with an off shoulder neckline and intricate thread works on the bottom of the silky fabric. She ran her hands through all the artistic gowns and decided on the scarlet gown. As she took off the hanger, the metal rod hovered back in the direction of the darker cream colored door, which opened by its own as on impulse. Shini walked over to the dressing table as she placed the gleaming scarlet gown to her ?h?st and smiled softly. Suddenly the telephone near the bed started ringing as Shini ran to answer it. It was Minamoto Ai, asking to call if Shini had chosen the gown to wear for the evening. As soon as Shini replied with a yes, someone started knocking on the maroon door. ''That would be Mrs Lan to take you to the beauty salon for your hair and facial Ma''am'', stated Ai on the call. ''Mrs Lan from Itsumi''s childhood household? Oh no I needed more time to read the diary for this'', Shini mumbled to herself as she picked up and tried flipping the pages of the diary in a hurry to try and find the information about Mrs Lan that she had previously skipped off. ''Ma''am are you there? Mrs Lan is waiting for you'', Ai added. ''Yes Ai, thank you for your help'', Shini squeaked And disconnected the call as she started panicking and hasted through the diary. ''Itsumi, may I come in sweetheart?'', Mrs Lan asked as she knocked on the door again. ''Oh yes, Sorry Mrs Lan I''m just in my towel right now, Just trying to get changed,'' Shini panted as she shoved the diary underneath the bed. ''Mrs Lan? Haha someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, this is the first time in years since you called me that'', Mrs Lan joked from the other side. ''Ah Sorry just a bit woozy headed right now Obasan, I will be right out with a pair of shorts and a shirt'', Shini piped in. ''There''s the Dai Dai I know, always so casual. I will be waiting for you in the car upstairs Itsumi'', bubbled Mrs Lan as her footsteps faded off. ''That was close, Now I need to stay completely silent in the car. And did she say shes waiting for me upstairs?'' // As Shini walked out the room, Minamoto Ai took her up stairs to the roof where a bunch of magnificent automobiles with a blurred matt touch on them, were parked in a small garage. There was a sleek lane through the sky where Shini could see hundreds of other cars zooming past them. She gawked as cars just zipped through the lanes in a perfect alignment. Mrs Lan Was standing near one of the cars as she waved Shini over. ''Itsumi! Over here!," she called out to Shini, waving her hands widely and beaming at her. She wrapped Shini in her arms and started swinging from side to side. ''Oh my Dai Dai, I miss you so very much, It''s only been a month since I last saw you and you seem so different already. You''ve gotten so m?tur? my little girl'', Mrs Lan bubbled as she held on Shini tightly. ''This feeling, Her love is so warm. It reminds me of them.....'', Shini whimpered in her thoughts as she recollected her thoughts of her past true self. She hugged back Mrs Lan as she held back her sobs and tried to keep a calm and composed mind ''You really do need a full spa treatment my child, look at those eyebags Itsumi'', remarked Mrs Lan as she held up Shini''s face and twisted her face from side to side. ''Lack of sleep that''s all. Shall we get going?'', nodded Shini while she tried changing the topic. ''Ah yes yes, lets unlock the car then eh Itsumi?'', Mrs Lan indicated as she pointed to the car next to her. ''Oh I forgot the key, let me just signal Ai to receive it for me'', Shini aluded just to shunned off from Mrs Lan bellowing laughter. ''You really need more sleep Dai Dai. KEY HAHAHA A KEY, god you crack me up so much Itsumi. You are the "key". Just touch the techno pad, I''m sure this car has your fingerprints already scanned through.'', Mrs Lan jested at Shini as she leaned on the car with her hand on her upper stomach while she kept chuckling. Shini gawked at the car as touched what seemed to be a glistening holo number pad on the door. As soon as she touched the pad, the cars doors swung open and the blur on the car transitioned into a a clear view, taking Shini aback in surprise. ''Eek! I would have almost gotten hurt, what is this new technology, Itsumi didn''t seem to mention anything about the current lifestyle in that diary of hers'', Shini scowled looking at the translucent open door. ''Get in Dai Dai, lets give you a nice soothing spa day, because you have a long day ahead''