CHAPTER 2

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CHAPTER 2

"Illegal Drag racing." Arthur said while massaging his nose bridge, Ume gasps she couldn't believe what she finds Out and look at Yuzu who keeps silent. For a minute, a silent tension fulfilled the air Arthur let out a heavy sigh and said "What do think your Father will say about this if He finds out? Your risking your life for this damn habit of yours and What I heard you embarrass the Son of Governor Montague in front of many people. I want to hear your explanation Yuzuko Okogi"

Yuzu crossed her legs and stared from her Uncle to other older women who sitting across to her, lifting her hand to cover her mouth and fake yawn "I know that your aware that I didn't Entertain people that I didn't know, Am I right Uncle? So What if he is the son of Governor? Let me tell this Because of his Family name he looked down people who below than him but poor man he only got 10 thousands of course Im so kind so I gave him 500 thousands and For Risking my life? Who cares? I believe that I dont have to explain myself" Yuzu stated in her neutral tone while she keeps her innocent face in front of them

"Of course we care-" Ume said but Arthur signal her not to finish her sentence, Yuzu  blankly glance at Ume trying to recall if she knows that woman 'Oh my Don't tell me-' Yuzu thoughts was interrupted when The head maid announced the lunch is ready. Proceeding to dinner table quietly, When Yuzu's eyes met the Vibrant Violet eyes that has an intense glare, Yuzu raised her eyebrow and returned the glare

"Ladies please sit down" Arthur formally said, Yuzu took a seat across at the two women while Arthur sat at the center. The servants serving them foods while Yuzu grab the bread knife and start flipping it using one hand "Yuzu stop playing the knife" Arthur scold her, Yuzu let out a sigh then put down the knife

"How's School?" Arthur ask While staring at Yuzu "It's fine, Nothing new" Yuzu said in her neutral tone "I heard that barely touch your food and always get home late." Arthur said as he grabbed the knife and fork then slice the steak "When is the last time you ate here at your house?" Arthur continued, Yuzu chewed her food before answering her Uncle "Since Father's left, Don't worry I ate everyday if not maybe I'm not here in front of you"

"You're right but it's been a month since Hiro left, Why'd you don't dine here? It's your house anyway" Arthur ask with curiosity in his voice, Yuzu put down the utensils then start to wipe her hands using table cloth as she speak "I don't like it"

Yuzu try to get up but Arthur touch her arms preventing her to stand up "Are you already done? Why don't you stay for a bit?" Arthur ask with a hint of worried tone in his voice, Yuzu rolled her eyes "I'm already full" Yuzu replied

"Then Stay for a while." Arthur firmly commanded her Yuzu get back to her seat and took a glances of the two women 'Why they're here? Maybe it's business, No it's not if this business I'm quite sure Uncle will not scolded me in front of them.......This other Woman it's quite familiar though it could be?' Yuzu said to herself

"Yuzu are you alright?" Arthur ask worriedly, Yuzu notice that all of them was staring at her "Yeah? Im fine Uncle Arthur" Yuzu answered as she notice her Uncle let out a heavy sigh of relief as he spoke "I've been sayin' Why dont you say Hi to your Mother, Talk to her since you gonna stay with her for awhile" Arthur said then put his hands on Ume shoulder, Ume genuinely smile as she speak "konnichiwa (Hello)"

"You know I don't understand what are you saying right?" Yuzu bitterly said "Right Ume Could please talk to her in English language? It's a long time ago so maybe she forgot to speak nihonggo" Arthur Explained as he scratches the back of his neck

"It's fine, it's wasting time at all" Yuzu said then stand up as she slowly start walking "Where are you going Yuzuko your mother is talking to you Why'd dont you speak with her." Arthur sternly said making Yuzu stop at the midway, Yuzu turned around and Face him "What would I say? Hello? How are you? You know I'm fine these past 12 years since you left me? And I miss you? I hope your also doing fine back there love love hashtag kiss kiss?.....is that what you want me to say? How stupid" Yuzu sarcastically said and laughed at the end of her sentence

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