Hilary Tachibana?Sounds Familier!

Chapter 3:

In America

Mariam was driving through the streets of New York city. It has been a busy day for her. With the world championships just 4 months apart, she & her council has spent the whole day finalising the schedule of the matches. Tyson has changed the pattern of the tournament last moment due to which they have to reschedule the places & also inform thousands of competitors about it..

Very few new competitors were familiar with the new pattern, and have protested against it. After a lot of convincing & explanation by the members of board they have finally agreed...

"Just wait until I see you next time Tyson, I am going to give you a good piece of mind for increasing my work."

She mumbled to herself.

"Aha, finally home". She said parking the car & making her way to her flat. She & Max have moved in together after he proposed to her five months ago. She finally reached her room & noticed that it was locked from inside..

"Max must have came early today, better use my keys; he may be sleeping. "

With that she opened the door & noticed the lights were off and everything was quite.

"O ya, he is definitely sleeping. "

With that she made her way to kitchen to have a glass of water but haulted when she heard some sound from the bedroom. Max is awake ! She thought & went there but she paused on hearing some voices..

"I have been waiting for a long time to do this".

She heard him speak and rose her eyebrows at this.

"I have always desired you my whole life"...

"What the hell ! "

Mariam gasped and said.

" You have always been the love of my life, even before Mariam came . But today she is not here it's just you & me. So lets make this moment memorable..."

Mariam could not believe her ears. Her sweet innocent Max was cheating on her with some bimbo, in their bedroom nonetheless. She fumed and prepared to castrate him. With that she opened the door with a bang..

"Oh, hi honey you are home. I was waiting for you to show up"..

Mariam could not believe her eyes at what she saw. Her fiance was sitting cross legged on the bed with a bowl of chocolate mousse in his hands .

" What's wrong Mariam you look like you have seen a ghost".

Max said with a goofy grin.

" Who were you talking to Max ? "

"Oh, well ! I was just talking to my dessert ." He said sheepishly

"You Were Sweet Talking To Your Food?!!".

She exclaimed with disbelief. Mariam was not sure whether to be relieved that he was not with any slut or to be concerned for his childish behaviour. Alas, she still loved him, but on days like this she was not sure how she fell in love with a child in man's body..

" Oh, well Mari, I was talking to mom few moments ago & she told me that she is going to California tomorrow to check the new machines designed by Mr. Fred, and he told her it was more comfortable to use, with an inbuilt security system & had a very good virus defense. If its effective we can use it this year & it will be an advantage to new rookie trainers. She said it will be great if we can join too. I am free tomorrow so I will be going, what about you? "

He said in one breath..

"Fine by me. I completed most of my work today so I guess I am free tomorrow.. "

" That's great Mari, I will inform my mom right away that you are coming too" , he said excitedly..

"Always a Mumma's boy! " She said teasingly..

"Umm ya well I love her." Max said scratching his head with a tinge of pink coating his nose..

" You are so adorable Maxie". She said kissing him.

" So umm, go & pack your bag, we will be staying there for a couple of days.." He said blushing..

Mariam just smiled at this.

He is so innocent and cute. How can I ever think he may cheat on me? That's the reason I love him ..She thought and decided to prepare for tomorrow.

In Russia

" So what do you guys think about this one, pretty dainty huh ?". Julia asked her brother Raul and her ex coach Romero, showing a fabric of sash.

"It is fine I ..."

"Oh guys look at this one, its handiwork is so amazing." Julia interrupted before her brother can say anything.

Raul just shook his head. It has been going on for hours. She will choose something & show it to him asking his opinion but before he can speak she will be interested in another.

"No wonder Tala never joins her in shopping " , he mentally said remembering all the times he will make excuse of an important meeting or the load of work. Today even Stacy has refused to join her, saying something about attending a fashion show. So she have forced him & Romero to come with her.

Raul and Romero actually lived in Spain where they had established their own circus, which was quite a hit among people. They have recently came to Russia when his loving sister have almost pleaded them (surprising uh..) to help in the wedding arrangements..

"Just look at the fabric of this cloth, it will definitely suit my Flamenco dance", Romero said taking a puffed sleeve shirt and twirling around with...

"Atleast somebody is having fun".. Raul sighed and said..

"Raul will you stop being such a wet blanket. Just look at the beauties of this booty" , he heard Romero say eying the leather boots and disappearing yet around the corner.

"Ahhh.. I can't wait for Hilary to show up now. My brain is completely meddled up. I never know there were these many varieties for a piece of clothing. " , Julia complained..

"Ya, me too. So I can be relieved from your whining & blabbering.."

"WHAT DID YOU SAY ?"

He gulped on seeing the murderous aura surrounding his sister. Crap! Shouldn't have said it out loud.

"Now now ! Settle down both of you", Romero said..

"He Was The One Who Started It". Julia shouted..

"WELL WHAT CAN I DO, We Have Been Here For Hours & You Still Haven't Bought A Single Useful Thing!"

"Why you."

Romero merely sighed, while both brother & sister continued their verbal assault.

"This is going to be a long day..."

In France

"Ladies & Gentleman welcome onboard flight 192 with service from Paris to Moscow. The flight will take off in five minutes. I request you to fasten your seat belts & sit in an uptight position. Turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for choosing Air France. Enjoy your flight..."

Hilary sighed silently & shifted in a more comfortable position, laying down on the duvet with feather down pillow. She rarely travelled in this class but the journey was going to be a long one, so she has chosen this.

"Hmm, now lets see what we have got here", she said glancing around & noticed a remote control touchscreen, USB port, electrical outlet.

" I can sure pass my time watching a couple of movies." She said, then noticed a pile of magazine lying adjacent to her seat.

" Might as well do a little reading. Vogue, Na, too fashionable,Cosmopolitan, Kpop idol,La Premiere, Forbes..hey wait a second.. Isn't this..Hilary paused & noticed a very familiar face ...is that KAI? Wow! He sure is famous.. She thought with disbelief, recognising the lavender eyed man gracing the covers of July issue of the magazine.

"Riding on seventh sky, learn the secrets of Kai Hiwatari's success" , the title read. Hilary snorted at the title but decided to take a peek at it.

' I can't believe it. Kai actually decided to give an interview, he used to turn down all the reporters before. But hey, who knows he might have become a social person now. I haven't talked to him in years so who am I to judge.'

he thought remembering that he had left Japan a year after the end of the championship incident, along with Max & Ray. She had been really upset then but she had eventually grown used to it. Besides it was not like they lost contact. Both Max and Ray have given their number and were still in contact with her but Kai being the lone wolf had not bothered with it. Only Tyson & Ray had his number & she was not going to ask them.

Kai was a very reserved person, there were only few people who were close to him. Even being with all of them for years he was only close to those two. He rarely ever talked to her, even though she considered him as her friend she was quite sure the feeling was not mutual.

She also had a highschool crush on him in the beginning. But when he betrayed them, ( kai did betrayed them to protect them) those feelings completely vanished(she is unknown of the truth).

"Well no point in remembering the past now."

She then began reading his interview. She learned that he was placed in the top 100 men of Forbes magazine at position 12. He had also graduated with top marks in his business classes with two bachelor degrees.

"Hmm impressive" she thought & continued reading.

His goal was to take his company to the top spot. She smiled at this.

"Typical Kai, always wanting to be the Number 1." She then noticed his picture.

He haven't changed a lot. He was seated on a leather chair with ornate handle, head tilted slightly. He seemed to be staring at her with piercing indigo eyes with slight smirk playing on his lips. He was wearing a fitted brown suite with white shirt unbuttoned at collar & loose tie. She could practically feel his magnetism pulsating from magazine. He was tall, muscular & extremely she were a fan girl she would be swooning by now. But she was not one, so she maintained her composure. She was sure to meet him in Russia, but will he ever recognise her?

" So what if he don't, I am going there for my friend not for him".. With that she slumped back on her seat , and decided to take a short nap..

In Russia

Kai was sitted in the Turandot cafe in Moscow. This was his favorite spot for having morning coffee, before going to work.

"Sir, may I take your orders" a waitress asked holding out menu.

" Yes I will have a...

"Medium vanilla spiced latte with one percent milk, dashed with butterscotch & two Pirozhki.." someone answered for him.

Kai narrowed his eyes at the familiar face.

" Is this seat taken ?". The aforementioned person asked

" I don't see anybody sitting here." He stated simply.

" Why thank you for your generosity Mr. Hiwatari."

with that Stacy sat on the seat across to him.

" And what will you have mam? " the waitress asked .

" Same what he is having, just make it chocolate spiced & one Pirozhki.."

Waitress scribbled down their orders & left ..

Stacy then turned her attention to Kai, "So, how are you ?"

" Hn".

"That's good to know, & what about business?..

He merely grunted in response..

"Ahh.. Seriously Hiwatari how do you conduct the meetings when you practically speak only one word."

Stacy asked with a hint of annoyance.

"Its called talent which unfortunately you don't have". Kai said smirking..

Stacy merely glared at him in response.

"So, may I ask, what are you doing here so early in the morning ?" Kai asked with a slight scowl.

" Well I was jogging in a nearby park then I decided to grab a cup of coffee & this happened to be the nearest cafe, so I came here. Then I noticed you sitting here so I thought to join you, But I am beginning to regret my decision.."

said Stacy angrily just as the waitress came back with a tray & slid it carefully on the table..

" Here you go Mam & Sir, enjoy your dessert".

They thanked the waitress & began sipping their coffee in silence..

" So, how is your fashion market going ?", Kai asked after a while..

"Oh, my ! you actually decided to speak".. Stacy said with a hint of amusement then added " Its going fine, My fashion show is this weekend.. You are welcome to come."

Kai chose not to answer & simply ate his doughnut with closed eyes...

"Do you know you look quite hot doing that ".Stacy said flirtly..

" ..."

"And this silent attitude adds to your sexiness" She said with a wink.

"Would you please go & flirt with someone who is interested in you, which I am clearly not." He said with a scowl..

Stacy moved her seat close to Kai & whispered in his ears huskily " But I love to tease you Hiwatari.. "

Kai merely glared at her. He had known her for years now, and she was the only girl he can call his friend. But the one thing he hated in her was her flirty attitude. Yes, she was a big flirt. She chose to flirt with every single man except Tala of course & bryan and ian......

"Ha ha ! Hiwatari, you are really fun to mess with" She said laughing..

" So, How is the matrimonial shopping going with Julia.? "

Her face drained it's color & she glared at him.

Kai smirked at this. He knew she will be pissed. Well it was his time for payback...

" This is not even funny...JERK.." She said fuming.

" Ah, Revenge is sweet.."Kai said.

After glaring at Kai for what seemed like hours who seemed unfazed she gave up and sighed.

"I actually told a lie to avoid her yesterday."

"What ? "

" Yup! I told her that I had a fashion event to attend"

"Oh, So, Who was her victim then ? "

"She made Raul & Romero to go with her.. Poor Raul !." She said laughing..

Even Kai smiled at this.

" And what excuse will you be making this weekend , even I know you don't hold more than one show in a month".

"Oh don't worry ! , I wont be joining. She got a wedding planner for her"

She said practically squealing.

"Wedding Planner?" Kai said as if it was the most strangest thing he ever heard..

"Ya, she is her old friend from Childhood days. I think you know her, Hil..umm.. O yes , Hil-Hilary Tachibana.."

"Hilary Tachibana " Kai said slowly .Now where have I heard this name before.. he mentally thought..

"Oh yes, Jules told me that she was your teammate when you were in championships ".. She answered as if reading his mind.

Wha.. Hilary? , now he remembered her. Tyson's classmate. She used to hang out with them even though she didn't know how to fight. He never really understood her purpose in team except being a cheerleader to Tyson, as Tala used to call her.

But he had to admit that she was pretty smart.. He thought, , remembering the time she made a schedule which helped them in balancing their new technics...

"Hellooo, anybody home !" ,he heard Stacy say & looked up..

"Why were you zoning out on me HONEY" she said the last word slyly.

He shot her an annoyed look..

"Here, take this.. & pay for both of us" , he said , taking out his wallet & shoving the money in her hands..

With that he stormed out of the cafe.

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