The annoying alarm turned on beeping waking Harumin up. Harumin groaned and sat up stretching her arms. Harumin got off of her bed then grabbed her clothes and putted them on. She headed to the bathroom to get herself ready. After that she headed out of her room and headed downstairs seeing her family up and eating breakfast
"Morning everyone" Harumin said
"Morning Harumi" Her mother said serving her breakfast
"Morning dear. Did you sleep well?" Her grandmother asked
"Um yeah. I'm feeling great" Harumin said as she sat down to eat breakfast.
"That's great dear. Oh Sangchul called and told me he's going to pick you up for work" Her grandmother said. Harumin just looked down sighing deeply
"Is something wrong Harumi?" Her father asked
"Well...um...actually I regret dating Sangchul.." Harumin said
"What?!" Her grandmother exclaimed which surprised everyone
"Um...mother? You alright?" Harumin's mother asked
"I-I'm fine dear it's just um...why do you regret it? I mean he's a handsome and perfect man for you" Her grandmother said. Harumin just stared at her food ignoring her grandmother
"Grandmother...this is my business. Not yours. Besides you can't tell me what to do. I'm a grown up not a kid..." Harumin said
"I know dear but it's just...I'm just giving you an advice that's all. I mean you might not find a handsome man like him" Her grandmother said. Harumin just rolled her eyes and ate her breakfast
"Dear maybe think about your decision. You're a Taniguchi. Our family are great successors for generations." Her grandmother said. Harumin's eyes widen for a moment and she stood up from her seat
"Harumi are you okay?" Her mother asked
"Y-yes I'm fine...I need to go" Harumin said and walked away then grabbed her car keys and business suitcase that carried her laptop and a few files filled with paperwork. She got in her car and drove off to her building. Harumin started to have a painful headache again. She suddenly heard a voice in her head
This is my life! Not yours! I'm not you! I'm never going to be you! Ever! Just leave me alone!
Harumin gasped softly and shook her head then kept driving. Meanwhile her grandmother stood up and walked away as she started dailing Sangchul's number
"Sangchul don't even bother to come and pick her up. She already left" She said
"Seriously? Damnit! Why didn't you stop her?" He asked
"I couldn't do anything about. Also you should worry because...I have a feeling she's leaving you" She said
"Ugh! Listen old lady I'm trying my best but that Mizusawa is in my way!" He said
"Then get rid of that Mizusawa" She said
"I've hired this girl to try and be with her" He said
"I said...get rid of her for good" She said
"W-wait...but I mean it's been a while since I've...killed anyone. Besides maybe I shou-"
"Get rid of her. If she's in your way just get rid of her for good" She said
"It's not going to be easy. That Mizusawa has seriously gotten stronger! Trust me...it's best not to mess with her or else...she'll kill me" He said
"Well try to do something about her. Kill her or kidnap her. I don't care just as long as she stays away from Harumi" She said. Soha overheard a bit and she walked up to her mother
"Mother? Who are you talking to?" Soha asked. Her mother immediately hung up and smiled innocently
"It's nothing dear. It's just business you know" Her mother said. Soha stood there glaring at her mother not believing a word she said
"Mother...it has something to do with Matsuri and Harumi?" Soha asked
"What? Why would I talk about that Mizusawa? It was just business" Her grandmother said
"Then why on earth did you say 'Kill her or kidnap her. I don't care just as long as she stays away from Harumi' Who is this 'she' you're talking about?" Soha asked
"I think you were just hearing things dear. Now come on we have work to do" Her mother said and left.

Matsuri woke up by the sun rays and groaned. She got up and yawned then started to change her clothes. After that she went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Suddenly Gina appeared on her right shoulder
"Morning Gina" Matsuri said. Gina was doing her small dragon noises while Matsuri was brushing her teeth. After that she grabbed her phone and walked out of her room.
"Morning Madam. Do you want me to prepare breakfast?" The maid asked bowing down
"No thanks. I have to go somewhere with a friend. Thank anyways" Matsuri said. The maid nodded and Matsuri walked downstairs.
"Good morning Matsuri and Gina. Where are you going?" Her father asked
"I'm going on a date with Tonisha" Matsuri said
"What?! Seriously?!" He exclaimed
"Tonisha Vailina?" Her grandfather asked
"Yeah...her" Matsuri mumbled
"Why her? I thought you liked Harumi" Her father said
"I do it's just Tonisha told me to give her a chance so yeah...but I'll ditch her later because I have another date and it'll be with Harumin" Matsuri said smiling
"Wow! Did you ask her out?" Her mother asked
"Nope she was the one who asked me out" Matsuri said
"Have you told her the truth?" Her mother asked
"Well...not yet but I'll definitely tell her tonight" Matsuri said
"That's great Matsuri" Her mother said
"Hehe yeah. Well I have to go now! Love you all!" Matsuri said waving at her family goodbye and left the mansion then got on her motorcycle and drove off. She arrived at the cafe in time and entered the cafe. She sat down on a seat and a couple of minutes later Tonisha showed up.
"Hi Matsuri" Tonisha said walking up to her. Matsuri just glared at her for a moment and sighed
"Hey Tonisha" Matsuri said with no emotion
"Can you at least pretend to enjoy this date?" Tonisha asked
"Pfft...why should I? I'm just going to hang out with you for a bit and leave because I have another date" Matsuri said
"Wow two dates in one day? Impressive...so who is it? Is it that friend of yours?" Tonisha asked
"It's none if your business" Matsuri said
"Fine whatever..." Tonisha said.

Harumin was in her office working on her paperwork. Her phone ringed and she answered
"Yes?" Harumin asked
"Ma'am Sangchul is here to see you. Should I let him in?" The lady asked
"Sure" Harumin said and hung up. Sangchul came up and walked inside Harumin's office
"This better be quick..." Harumin said still concentrated in her work
"I thought you were going to listen to me and let me explain everything" Sangchul said
"Not now. We'll talk later" Harumin said
"But babe come on. Let's talk for a moment" Sangchul said
"Sangchul enough of this. Besides you should be working with that project I assigned you for our meeting" Harumin said
"B-but I ju-"
"I don't want to hear your excuses. Get out of my office right now. It's over between you and me. You know...I regret dating you. Just leave already and get back to work" Harumin said
"Y-yes ma'am" Sangchul said and walked out of Harumin's office. Sangchul went to the bathroom and pulled out his phone dailing Tonisha. After a couple of minutes she answered
"What the hell did it took you do long to answer?" He asked
"Sorry can't you see I'm busy with my date" Tonisha said
"Harumin seems to hate me. You better make Matsuri fall for you" Sangchul said
"Yeah yeah I know but what if she doesn't fall for me?" Tonisha asked
"Then plan B...we must get rid of her...forever" He said. Tonisha clenched her fists tightly and looked down. Flashbacks came through her mind which were moments with Matsuri and her together
No...I can't...I won't. This is too far...what the hell am I doing...this is wrong. Matsuri...is still my friend.
"No..." She said
"What do you mean 'no'?" He asked
"I won't help you kill her. She doesn't deserve that..." Tonisha said
"If you help me...you'll be rich" Sangchul said
"No! You know what...I think I was stupid working with you. I'm just gonna tell her that this was your plan" Tonisha said
"Oh come on. Is this because you still love that bitch" Sangchul said
"Yeah I do and don't call my friend a bitch. I want her to be happy and I'm going to help her to make her happy again" Tonisha said and looked down. She remembered the memories they had together and she remembered that cute smile Matsuri always had whenever she was around her which made Tonisha blush sometimes
"Tonisha! Please I'm begging you! Don't leave me! I can't do this alone! Don't you want money!" He said
"I'm sorry but you're on your own now...I'm done working for you. I'm telling Matsuri everything right now. Goodbye..." Tonisha said
"No! Ple-" Tonisha hanged up and she got out the bathroom and looked at Matsuri. She sighed and placed her hand on her shoulder
"Matsuri...I need to tell you something" Tonisha said
"Ugh what is it now?" Matsuri asked
"Please...I promise this is important" Tonisha said
"Is it really important or are you just going to talk crap again?" Matsuri asked glaring at her
"It's about...Sangchul" Tonisha said. Matsuri's glare faded away and her eyes widen. Tonisha and Matsuri both walked out of the cafe and decided to walk to the park. The two women were sitting down at a bench and Tonisha explained everything to Matsuri. She told her how she met Sangchul and he convinced her to work with him with money.
"So yeah...I'm sorry Matsuri. I know you hate me...I hate myself for becoming like this and treating you terribly...but you know...I want you to be happy. You deserve to be happy and...I want to help you get Harumi back" Tonisha said
"H-huh? Wait...are you being serious?" Matsuri asked
"Yep! I'm doing this because I love you and I want to see you happy. Besides I'll do this for you because it's the only thing I can do to make you happy again" Tonisha said and smiled softly. Matsuri looked at Tonisha's expression and it wasn't a fake expression...it was a real smile. It's been years since Matsuri saw that smile.
"Y-you're not lying...right?" Matsuri asked. Tonisha shook her head and she pulled out her phone showing her the messages that Sangchul send her. Matsuri looked at everything and her eyes widen when she saw the words 'old lady'
"Tonisha...who's the old lady?" Matsuri asked
"Harumi's grandmother..." Tonisha said
"That old hag asked Sangchul to date her daughte!?" Matsuri exclaimed
"Yeah...I know. She gave him money then he'll give me that money to me" Tonisha said. Matsuri clenched her fists tightly and growled
"Hey calm down. What matters now is getting you back with Harumi" Tonisha said
"I actually have a date with her today" Matsuri said
"That's great! You two will definitely be back together in no time" Tonisha said.
"You think so?" Matsuri asked
"I know so. With my help you two will be back together" Tonisha said. Matsuri jumped at Tonisha hugging her.
"Thank you" Matsuri said. Tonisha smiled and hugged her back
"Your welcome" Tonisha said. Tonisha looked up and her eyes widen. It was Matsuri's friend...Ari. Ari was glaring at the two women hugging each other. Ari glared at Tonisha then pulled out a knife. Matsuri pulled away from the hug and saw Tonisha's expression
"Tonisha? Is everything alright?" Matsuri asked and looked where Tonisha was looking and saw Ari
"A-ari?" Matsuri asked. Ari walked up to them and smiled at Matsuri
"Hey Matsuri. What a coincidence bumping into you" She said and smiled
"Hehe yeah" Matsuri said. Suddenly her phone rang and blushed seeing it was...Harumin
"Hey um...I need to answer this. Be right back" Matsuri said walking away leaving her two friends alone. Ari glared at her and Tonisha backed away from her
"You scared because I have a knife? Hehe...well you should be. You won't get Matsuri that easily" Ari said
"I'm letting her go" Tonisha said
"Wait...you're giving up?" Ari asked
"Yes...and I decided I'll be helping her get Harumi back. It's the least I could do after treating her terribly and being such a bitch..." Tonisha said. Ari growled and glared at Tonisha then pushed her
"Hey what's your problem?" Tonisha asked
"She doesn't remember me..." Ari mumbled looking down
"What did you say?" Tonisha asked
"It's nothing...you wouldn't understand...also...if you're trying to get them back together...you'll have to go through me" Ari said
"I know it hurts to let someone you really love go but it's better to see them happy. Don't you want Matsuri to be happy?" Tonisha asked
"I do..." Ari said and walked away but stopped
"But I want her to be happy with me..." Ari said turning around and glared at Tonisha then walked away. Tonisha stood there and sighed deeply
That woman is planning something...and I can tell that what she's planning...is not going to end well