Runaway from the Past

[tito]

Rika is approved by Yossi's brothers! Yossi, you are stressing your brothers out as well! 

*tito looks around* I posted 2 chapters already so it should be 4.5x2 - 2 = 7! Someone please second me!

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^... oh.... right... sorry... MY MATH FAILS!!!!! ... don't blame me... i'm a humanities major... big sis yossui is big brother...

so... in keeping with my quota...

UPDATE!!!! #3

Hitomi’s voice changed from sisterly serious to business serious. “Well then, Yoshizawa Ken-san… down to business. I have emailed you the minutes of the last board meeting and a copy of the contract with Matsuura Motors. I expect you to have read them.”

Rika remembered the last time she saw Hitomi as stiff as this was in the first part of their meeting with Ayaya. She sat down on the side and pretended not to listen so not to be rude.

“Yes, Yoshizawa Hitomi-san, I read the minutes of the meeting. As I have read there were irregularities in the financial report from the Hong Kong office.”

“Yes. Just this week, Yoshizawa Jin-san flew to Hong Kong to have those ironed out. They have called me and have clarified the errors.”

“They have called me as well and have explained the whole situation to me.”

“The tax forms for the Makati office have been filled up and submitted. So are the forms for the US offices.”

“The Tokyo office is about to file the papers as well. Y Fashion Japan is doing well. The sales grew by 15%. I have also spoken with Avex. Goto Maki’s single will be released next month.”

“Good. I hope the new designs for Y Fashion will make it to fashion week. The other tracks for that single have been recorded and are in transit as we speak.”

“Thank you, Yoshizawa Hitomi-san.”

“Thank you as well, Yoshizawa Ken-san.”

After a few moments of silence, Ken began speaking again in the same manner as when they began. “Do we really have to sound like that, Hito-chan?”

“I’m just training you for what’s to come. Next year you’ll turn twenty—

Ken quickly butted in “and I’ll have to be president of Yoshizawa group. I know. But does that really have to happen? I mean, you’re handling the company well… And I know I’m just going to mess it up…”

Hitomi breathed in deep. “Ken… we’ve talked about this before…”

“I know it’s in Mama’s will that I take over the company at twenty… but… I’m not ready…”

“I managed to pull it off…”

“But I’m not you… I’m not strong enough… I don’t think I can move to the Philippines and be as okay as you are now after three years…”

Hitomi was silent.

“Hito-chan… there are so many things I want to do… and going into business isn’t one of those things…”

“I understand… Speak to To-san about the matter when he gets back to Tokyo.”

“Alright… It was good to see you again, Hito-chan… And it’s a great pleasure for me to have finally met you, Rika-san… Ayaya and Mikitty have emailed me about you… Take care of Hito-chan… Thanks, Hito-chan… see you next month…”

“Thank you, Ken… See you…” Hitomi was almost teary eyed when the line was cut off.

[tito]

Yossi is a nice sister.  It's no surprise that something like that exists (Ken to take over the company at 20 no matter what happened) as previously the match-making of Miki and Yossi should give an indication.

Ok, maybe you can slow down really I am half-way done my next chap 

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^.... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that would add 4.5 more to my quota... haha... which is okay... really... i'm in the mood today...

sugar sweetness overdose!!!!


UPDATE!!!! #4

Still in the conference room, Hitomi looked away from Rika. “Ken is 19 while Seito is 16. I practically raised them since my mother died when I was 7. Seito was just a baby then. I miss them a lot since I only see them once a month through video conference for the past three years.”

Rika hugged Hitomi. You raised them well, Hicchan…

Even without words, Rika’s embrace comforted Hitomi. That kind of warmth was something she found in Rika alone. Even in silence, as long as she was with Rika, she found herself expressing so many things. She stroked Rika’s hair and kissed her on the forehead. “I’m glad that you’ve met my family, Rika-chan…”

Rika gave her a smile. Hicchan, I’m glad to have met them too. I’m sorry I cannot introduce my own family to you. They would have loved you, especially Ka-san. She fought hard to look happy but Hitomi saw through her smile. “Rika-chan… I bet you have a great family… I can see in who you are that they raised you to be loving, caring, considerate… a great human being… I wish I could have met them too… I’m sure I would have loved them… The mere fact that you are here and you are who you are makes me love them… but probably not as much as I love you…” Hitomi gently kissed Rika on the lips.

Rika thought Hitomi was psychic but really… that’s just love…

[tito]

Let me work on my Math: 7 +4.5-1 = 10.5!!

Don't disappear....I love the way Yossi talked to Rika. She doesn't care about Rika's past that much as before. Maybe that's really love  I love sugar! Make everyone die of diabetics! Write on write on! 

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^WHA~AT!?! ... okay... but i don't think i can do all 10.5 today... i have another gig tonight... anyway...

time to add some spice...

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!#5

The two took their breakfast in Hitomi’s office. Microwave heated cinnamon rolls from Starbucks and coffee made by Ayaka. It couldn’t be better.

Hitomi smiled when she noticed Rika’s pinky sticking up as she held her coffee cup. “Rika-chan is so kawaii…”

Rika smiled back at Hitomi after taking a sip from her coffee. Hitomi attempted to imitate Rika but it proved difficult for her. Her pinky was too stiff. Rika laughed at Hitomi’s failed attempts. Hitomi gave up and placed her cup on a coaster.

“Rika-chan, You wanna work for me today?”

Rika nodded. She had nothing to do anyway.

“Wait here…” Hitomi stood up and walked to the tall shelves that concealed her from Rika’s view.

Rika sat still on the sofa, waiting for Hitomi to return. She recalled having left the folder regarding the merger between CorPrint and PubCom. Should I ask Hicchan about it? … An office employee must’ve seen  it and placed it with the other portfolios… It would probably be best if I don’t… Hicchan’s only been in charge for three years and it’s been five years…

Rika’s thought were interrupted by a loud thud. She looked to the source of the sound. The sound came from a stack of folders that fell from Hitomi’s hands to the floor. Beside the fallen stack was Hitomi.

From the door came a male-sounding voice. “So… she does work for the company…”

Rika looked towards the door where a man, looking a little over forty years old stood with a mocking expression.

Hitomi was angry. “What are you doing in my office?”

Rika wondered who this man was and why Hitomi was angry at him.

“Well, I just dropped by. I thought we were having a video conference with the boys.”

“I had a conference with my brothers. Nobody asked you to come. Now, please leave.”

“Aww, Hicchan… You’re leaving To-san out? What happened to family?”

To-san? Hicchan’s father?

“Don’t call me that! … You don’t have a family. Leave my office at once.”

“I really trained you well… tough as nails… like a man… just like your father…”

“You are brittle… I am nothing like you… I trained myself…”

“Oh? Taking all the credit, eh?”

“I deserve all the credit I can get. Now leave before I do something to hurt you, old man…”

Jin knew that when Hitomi starts talking about physical injury, she meant it. “Well then, I’m off… I wouldn’t want to go home to Saitama with a black-eye again.”

“You got it wrong old man, one, you’re not allowed to step into the home in Saitama and two, you’re not gonna get a black eye. You’re gonna get a broken rib. Leave.”

Jin slowly walked out of the office with a smirk. “That girl sure is pretty… be careful, Hicchan…”

Rika was scared. Hitomi was angry like that time they came home separately from the meeting with Ayaya. Also, she didn’t like the tone in how Hitomi’s father spoke. As if he had something planned for them.

Hitomi looked over to Rika and found her motionless. Damn, did I scare her?

“Rika… Gomen…” Hitomi walked to Rika, still seated in the sofa. She knelt in front of Rika and held her hands. “Gomen…”

Rika still did not move. She didn’t know what to do. She was glad that Hitomi’s expression softened again but the memory of seeing Hitomi so angry like that scared her more than anything.

“That was my father… Yoshizawa Jin… I’m sorry you had to meet him… I really don’t consider him my father anymore…It’s all by blood… He threw me out here to keep me from Ken and Seito… He just wanted to tie his puppet string neatly on them… That’s why I made it a point to meet up with Ken and Seito over video conference to make sure that he doesn’t succeed…”

Rika now somewhat understood Hitomi’s rage. She didn’t need to know the nitty-gritty details. Rika slowly pulled Hitomi to herself and embraced Hitomi. It’s okay, Hicchan…I’m here for you… … …  I also have ‘family members’ I don’t want in my life… Let’s forget about them all, together...

[Yukari]

why are they so sweet?? 

update update!! 

[strawb3rrykream]

Hitomi is such a great big sister! And I can't believe Rika told her that she loved her, even if it was in her sleep! Yoshizawa Jin seems like a really bad guy, like he's behind a lot of bad things that have happened. I think I would be afraid of Yossy too when she's mad.
I enjoy coming to this thread and seeing that I'm like 5 updates behind. It gives me something to do! Keep it up!!!

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@Yukari: ... because... i don't know either... they're so sweet there are ants coming to my computer

*steps on ants* STAY AWAY, ANTS!!!!

@strawb3rrykream: i'm glad you enjoy coming here and reading away...

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i wouldn't be able to update from tomorrow until monday...

a sour chapter here...

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!! #6

“May, sigurado ka ba dito?” (May, are yo usure about this?) The man was anxious. He really wanted to back out of the plan.

May glared at her boyfriend. “Dan, gusto mo bang mayari tayo ni Baldo?” (Dan, Do you want Baldo to kill us?)

“Isoli na lang natin yung pera!” (Let’s just return the money!)

“Eh, kung di ka naman isa’t kalahating tanga! Ibinayad na natin sa upa dito sa bahay yung kalahati… Saang kamay ng diyos naman tayo kukuha ng quinse mil?” (Eh, If you aren’t one and a half an idiot! We already spent half of the money paying the rent… Where will we get fifteen thousand pesos, the hand of god?)

“Ano na gagawin natin?” (What are we going to do, then?)

“Ito na nga yung plano e…” (We have the plan here…)

“Paano kung mamatay yung bata?” (What if the kid dies?)

“Kung mamamatay yan, malamang lamang, lalabas yan sa TV. Mamatay man o hindi, sa gagawin MO, malalabas at malalabas sa TV yan.” (If he dies, most likely, they’ll show it on TV. Whether he lives or dies, with what YOU’RE going to do, they’ll surely show it on TV)

“Paano kung mahuli ako?” (What if I get caught?)

“Hindi yan!” (You won’t!)

“Ano na lang ang sasabihin ng kapatid mo?” (Imagine what your sister will say…)

“Wala akong pakialam. Siya ‘tong naunang makialam… At saka hindi naman niya malalaman. Liban na lang kung magsusumbong ka.” (I don’t care. She was the first one to be a meddler here. And, besides, she wouldn’t know. Unless you squeal.)

“Kelan natin to gagawin?” (When are we going to do this?)

“Gagawin MO yan sa isang lingo. Pag pasukan na.” ( YOU will do it next week. After school opens.)

[wings4dreams]

The ishiyoshi in this story is sooo... (okay, maybe not the last one...)

This last ch worries me, the way they're talking makes me think they're kidnappers and I have a feeling that one of Yossy's brother's will be the victim.  It seems like a foreshadowing that something bad will happen to him...good suspense here!

Although I realize that I'm probably wrong, it sure is fun to guess   

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^i'll keep you in suspense about that for a while...

sweetness returns!

UPDATE!!!! #7

Hitomi and Rika stepped out of the office for lunch. Rika had enjoyed picking out possible celebrity endorsers and an appropriate lay-out design for the new magazine to be published in the Philippines. PubCom’s first non-Japanese Publication. Of course, Hitomi employed a full Filipino staff for the whole undertaking but she still wanted some Japanese touch to it. The magazine was basically a huge advertisement for Y Fashion. Hopefully, readers wouldn’t be able to tell that the article about sun-caused eye problems was actually an advertisement for sunglasses.

The moment they stepped into the cafeteria all eyes were on them. Of course, the employees pretended that they weren’t watching their president and her companion like vultures to carrion but Hitomi felt them staring.

It wasn’t really a big deal but it was bothering Rika. They came down to eat lunch, not to be the latest topic in gossips. Without speaking, the two kept some distance from each other, hoping that their relationship wouldn’t be so noticeable.

The two bought their food separately. The lunch lady looked at Rika strangely. Rika was pretty pissed. The two went straight to their table after having paid for their lunches.

Ayaka, Mai and Ayumi caught their drift. Ayaka and Ayumi immediately sat on either side of Rika. Hitomi sat beside Ayaka and Mai sat between Hitomi and Ayumi. After casual greetings were exchanged, no word was uttered by any of them. Without verbally communicating, the faster eaters Mai and Hitomi waited for the others to finish. As soon as the last morsel of food was swallowed and the last drop of water gulped, The five stood up from the table at the same time and headed to the president’s exclusive elevator. As soon as the elevator doors were shut, laughter filled the lift.

Ayaka slapped Hitomi on the arm. “Yoshiko, what on earth were you thinking?”

 “What?”

“Why didn’t you take Rika out for lunch in a fancy restaurant or something?”

“… We still have work to do… driving out to lunch would waste time…”

“Well, Rika didn’t come here to be talked about by your minions…” Ayaka crossed her arms.

“Hey… I didn’t think they’d mind her…and they’re not my minions”

“As if you didn’t know how bad gossip mongers your people are…”

“… I really didn’t know…”

“Fine. Anyway… I’m sorry about your father this morning… I only saw him on his way out of your office. I was busy checking the final pay roll.”

“I understand, Ayaka…”

“Good thing the video conference was over before he arrived.”

“Yeah… That would’ve caused some bloodshed…” Hitomi formed a fist with her hand.

Rika looked away, hoping not to see Hitomi angry again.

“Yoshiko, don’t say that! You’re scaring Rika…”

She unclenched her fist and embraced Rika from behind. “I’m sorry, Rika…”

Mai tapped at the door impatiently. “Yeah… forgive her, Rika… her father’s the only thing in the world that can get Yoshiko fired up like that.”
 
Rika leaned towards Hitomi’s shoulder and rested her head.

“And that head on her shoulder is the only thing that can cool her down!”

[Yukari]

“And that head on her shoulder is the only thing that can cool her down!”

it's true!! 

no more updates?? no~~ 

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^*gets a fan and fans Yukari back to consciousness* here's an update...

a very filipino one too...

UPDATE!!!!!!!!! # 8

At a sari-sari store in Maceda St., Sampaloc, Manila…

“Tita, wala ka bang balita kay Rika? Magdadalawang linggo na siyang hindi umuuwi dito a…” (Tita, any word from Rika? She hasn’t come home here for almost two weeks…) an anxious boy stood outside the small sari-sari store.

The woman tending the store gave a small frown. “Bakit di mo itanong sa Tita Mayumi mo? Sa kanila na umuwi si Rika.” (Why don’t you ask your Tita Mayumi. Rika now stays at their place.)

The boy scratched his head. “Parang wala siya doon e… Dumalaw nga ako nung isang araw e…” (She doesn’t seem to be there. I came over the other day…)

The look of discomfort on the boy brought a smile to the woman’s face. “Ikaw talagang bata ka. Nami-miss mo na, no? Aakyatin mo ba ng ligaw?” (You’re such a kid. You miss her, don’t you? Are you planning to court her?)

“Tita, wag ka naman ganyan.” (Tita, don’t say things like that.)

“Bakit namumula ka dyan? Umamin ka na, Joseph.” (Why are you blushing? Admit it, Joseph.)

“Sabi kasi nya… magkaibigan lang kami…” (Because she said… we’re just friends…)

“E di ba, doon nagsisimula ang mga relasyon?” (Relationships start as friendships, don’t they?)

“Siguro po…” (Maybe…)A hopeful smile crept up Joseph's face.

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... i wonder why no one's commented on the last one... hmm...

anyway... my quota beckons me to write on!!! this could be the last udate for the week... or not... depends...

UPDATE!!!! #9

Rika and Hitomi got home from work at around 5:30. They made a quick pass at a convenience store. Hitomi wanted some candy.

Hitomi yawned aloud as they entered the flat. “Rika-chan… I’m going to nap before dinner… I’m so sleepy… Is it okay if we eat dinner late?”

Rika nodded before heading to the kitchen. Hitomi went straight to her own bed and plunged herself to the soft cushion and fluffy pillows without even changing clothes.

Rika cooked tinola. She promised Hitomi she would cook that. She also set the rice in the rice cooker so that everything would be ready when Hitomi wakes up.

Having finished her chore, Rika decided to take a shower. It was really very muggy outside and although they only stepped out for a couple of minutes, the mugginess got to her.

She turned off the shower and rubbed the soap on her skin to lather. Running her hands down her body, tears started to fall. She remembered again how he touched her that night. His rough hands. I want to forget that night… more than a month ago... Rika’s eyes popped open.

Oh my god… It’s been more than a month…

Rika leaned against the wall as she wept.

[tru_harmony]

is everybody asleep? i took a nap... tonight's going to be along night for me...

anyway... i decided not to update yet... just to keep everyone in suspense... 

 

[tito]

No!! I'm here!! I just reached home. UPDATE PLEASE!!  :wub:how many more did you own us?? Don't weekend-out!

It's super cliff-hanger at the last bit. You are using the pin soon, aren't you? *pass more soap and water* 

[tru_harmony]

^1.5 update to go...

i won't be home for the weekend and i'm not sure if i'll have internet access there (wherever i would be for the weekend)

... still keeping everyone in suspense...

[tito]

Please update girl! I will throw more chapters of FYI into your face over the weekend!

I'll be out too but I will post 1 chapter per day (normal pace) and you try to catch up, ok? 

[CrypticShadow8]

No suspense is bad! I have to know! I was asleep but I'm awake now. I have to know what's gonna happen. Is there about to be a super sweet Ishiyoshi moment? Or will Yossie not wake up and realize Rika's crying? Tell me please!

[kRisZ]

Her father is pure evil    makes me think that the rape, her mother's, was done for business purposes or something 
 
Please don't make us experience the withdrawal thing... for long