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Chapter 4:

In China

" MARIAH, I Am Home.." Ray called out his wife. He have been busy lately preparing the childrens for the tournament & got very little time to spare with his wife,so he decided to head home early today & surprise her.

" Hmm, no response. Wonder where she is ! ", he said searching for her.

" Oh, there you are. I was..." he said noticing her standing by the kitchen counter but stopped mid sentence when he saw her talking on phone..

Mariah pointed a finger at her lips to shush him then continued.. " Umm, I will try to."

"Huh, oh, I will ask Ray & tell you afterwards."

"Yes, yes I told you, but I can't make any promises.."

"OK, bye."

With that she hung up her phone & averted her attention to her husband.

"You are early today.", she said surprised .

"Ya, well I thought that I had been busy lately at the training center and I feel like I have been ignoring you, so I thought to spend my time with you.."

" That's so sweet of you Ray." she said beaming brightly..

" No problem. So who were you talking to & what's this about asking me ? " ,he asked sitting on the stool opposite to her.

"Oh, It was Julia , well...she wants me to come to Russia "

" SHE WHAT ? ", Ray practically shouted..

" Yes, she wants me to help her in the bridal shopping & such things".

"But Hils is going to be there, so why does she need your help ?", Ray asked with irritation, he was clearly not pleased with the idea of staying away from his wife for such a long time..

"Ya, but there are so many things to be done, & there are only three of them, if you count Stacy in too. So, she said she would be grateful if I lended a hand."

" And, what about Tala? Isn't he supposed to be her fiancé. Last time I remember it was his wedding too", He said sarcastically..

"Ya, but Tala is giving all the financial help he can & Jul said he has a very bad taste when it comes to shopping.. "

"But, don't she have somebody else in Russia? "

"You & I both know she has very few friends so the answer is No. And what's wrong with you ? Why are you acting so grouchy all of a sudden.." she asked noticing his displeasure..

" Nothing its just... I wanted to spend time with you. Ever since we got married, we have been busy. Heck, we even didn't have a honeymoon, due to your father's funeral. And now with all this competition we barely are together except for having dinner & sleeping. And now with you going to Russia, we won't have even that "

Mariah was stunned on listening this.

" I never thought you felt like this. I know what you mean Ray. But we have got whole life to spend together. I am sure if I were in Julia's shoes & would have asked her for help she would have been there for me". She calmly said.

Ray sighed at this. He knew she was right. His friends would never turn their back on him if he needed help.

" You are right Mariah, it was selfish of me to think like that ." he admitted.

"Hey, don't say that. it was natural of you to react like this", Mariah said moving closer to him & placing her hand on his shoulder in a comforting manner.

"Besides, you will be coming too, a week before marriage.."

" Ya, I guess you are right.. Now go on & pack your bags. I will book the nearest flight available, OK." he said smiling.

" Thank you so much sweetie.." ,she. said hugging him & left for packing..

In Japan

Tyson Granger was sitted in his office on the seventh floor of BBA headquarters, having a decent conversation with his Secretary..

Ahem, not exactly decent...

"So, what say,we head out for a nice brunch date & spend a quality time together afterwards..perhaps at..mine house.", Tyson said in a low voice..

" Whatever you sayyy..Boss", she said coyly shifting close to him in his lap..

" Hey, Tyson ! Kenny has been calling you for past hour, What Have You Been Doing Dude ..oh". Daichi said angrily but stopped on noticing the beauty lying in Tyson's lap..

"Haven't You Ever Heard Of Knocking"

Tyson yelled getting up, making his secretary fall on the floor.

" Oucch.."

"O, I am so sorry, Sarang, are you okay ? " he asked helping her up. She nodded in response.

Then spoke lowly so only she can hear.."

We will continue this at my place, I hope you know my address.."

" Of course.. BYE Boss"..she said seductively & left the room swaying her hips in the process.

Tyson gazed lustly at her retreating form then moved his attention back to Daichi, scowling at him..

" Its not my fault that you forgot to close the door. Next time be careful to lock it ...Boss", he said the last word imitating his secretary's voice..

Tyson shot him a death glare. "Thanks for the warning pal" he said sarcastically..

"No problem. I consider it my duty"...Daichi said smartly

"So why are you here in the first place ?" ,

"Chief wanted to give you this blueprints of new Beyblade & since you didn't answer his call he gave it to me since i was on my way here."

"Oh, well...thanks I guess." Tyson said taking the sealed document from his hands..

"SO…who was she ?" ,Daichi asked slyly..

"She is new here, Secretary of the Engineering Department,pretty hot huh..!" Tyson said smirking..

"Ya, I would say.. But how come the ladies fall for you? You are not even good looking. "

"Hey, Watch Your Tongue.. At least I am not a wild monkey like you." Tyson angrily said.

" Well a monkey is better than a glutton pig", Daichi shot back.

"Your Work is Over here so GET OUT NOW." he said fuming ..

"Fine..! , who wants to be near a smelly hog anyway"..with that Daichi stormed out..

" Why, that little lowlife, good for nothing baboon, " Tyson mumbled angrily.

"Hmm, he is just jealous that he don't have ladies drooling over him.. "

He thought wickedly..

"O, Might as well see what chief has in store this time". He said breaking the seal & studying its contents..

In Russia

Julia was standing in the visitors lounge in the terminal 4 of the Moscow International airport. She was waiting for Hilary, whose aeroplane has landed few moments ago & she can be coming out anytime.

"Ahh, where is She? " she mumbled to herself looking for the chestnut haired girl in the crowd.

" Searching for someone ?" she heard a voice from behind & gasped on seeing the familiar face..

Julia turned around to see pair of bright rose eyes.

" Hils! OH MY God, !" she exclaimed loudly & hugged her best friend..

"Jul, Too tight can't breath..", Hilary managed to say...

"Oops sorry, I got carried away," she sheepishly said..

"That's fine. But what were you doing here ?",Hilary asked.

"What do you mean? Waiting for you duh.." , Julia said matter of factly..

Hilary rolled her eyes at this." No, I mean, in this terminal. My aeroplane landed in sixth one.."

"Huh, o really! Looks like I checked the wrong list, Heheh."

Hilary just laughed at this. "And here I thought you forgot to pick me up"

"Of course not girl, how can I forget my bestie", Julia said with mock anger then gave her a once over.

"What ?", Hilary asked on noticing Julia eying her strangely..

" Nothing, it's just...you look even more gorgeous than the last time I saw you.."

"HaHa, very funny"

"I am not kidding Hils, seriously.. What's your secret huh? You give me inferiority complex"

"Oh, please, same could be said about you. Besides if I were really attractive I might be hooked up by now just like you"., Hilary said shrugging her shoulders.

"Men might be blind to not notice you". Julia said pointing at her & making an emphasis with her hand.

Hilary was wearing a White top with the channel logo on it with an unchained red leather jacket. Her tight blue jeans accented her body perfectly. Her hairs were tied in a loose bun, with a few strands coming out & her sunglasses was resting above her head giving her a professional look.

"Thanks for the compliment Jules.", Hilary said smiling.

"You are welcome."

" Excuse me Mam, but can you please evacuate the area. Other passengers have already left." They heard Security guard say & glanced around to notice that perhaps, they were the only one left.

"Oh, we are extremely sorry ", they said blushing profusely & darted out from there.

"Well, that was embarrassing", Julia said once they reached her car.

" Very embarrassing !", Hilary agreed, sliding on the passenger seat next to Julia.

"So, how is France?" , Julia asked while driving through the main road..

" Not bad I guess, I have come to love it as my own country. People are also polite. And its a very beautiful place. You know what ! You & Tala should go for your honeymoon there. Specially Paris & Venice. I am sure you will like it."

"Wow ! thanks for the suggestion. Tala is actually planning for taking me to the Bahmas island. But I sure will talk to him about it..".

" Hmm, so how far have you prepared for the wedding?". Hilary asked after a while.

" Next to nil." Julia responded honestly..

"Ya I was expecting that, but don't worry. Hilary The Life Saver Is Here..", she said dramatically..

Both burst out laughing at this..

"Ahh, here we are. ", Julia said on reaching the Ritz Carlton hotel where Hilary will be staying..

Hilary glanced around the setting.

It was a very luxurious place. She caught glimpses of restaurants, bars, a casino, a library, conference rooms and many other high quality facilities. They reached the end of the hallway and passed through a pair of open doors that led to the rear of the hotel.

Hilary gasped at the paradise in front of her eyes.

" Jules", Hilary called out..

"Yes".

"This place is so lavish.. " she said with an utter amazement.

" Of course, it is a 7 star hotel"..she said casually..

" WHAT? Are you out of your mind.? I can't afford this..", Hilary said with disbelief..

"Just calm down Hils, it is financed by Hiwatari corps. So they will be giving a huge discount on it. Tala had already asked them to book a room for you". Julia explained as they reached the reception desk.

" Hello Ms Fernandez, its nice to see you", the receptionist greeted her politely..

" Hello, Sylia, the pleasure is all mine."..

"So..Mam, how may I help you."

"I actually want to know if there is a booking in the name of Hilary Tachibana.

" Just give me a second, mam.", she said going through the files..

"Ah, there it is, room no 398", she said while pulling the key & handling it to them.. "Its on the sixth floor"..

"Thank you", Both Julia & Hilary said..

"You're welcome. Please enjoy your stay."

"Wow, this is so awesome.", Hilary gasped out loudly on reaching her suite. It has a full & spacious living room with sofa sleeper, two bedrooms & marble piece bathroom. It also has an alpine décor. The amenities included a fire place, flat panel TV, work desk & mini refrigerator. Both bedrooms contained king- sized bed..

"Ya, I know. This place is mostly used for functions & conferences of the Hiwatari company. Their business collabs also stay here when they are visiting the country."

"So, its sort of like their private hotel."Hilary inquired..

"Well you can say so. Not only this but most of the deluxe hotels in Moscow are financed by them. But this is the best one."

" Kai sure has got good reputation huh!" Hilary said impressed..

" Yes, can't argue on that. He is the most richest business man of the country.."

'No wonder he featured in Forbes'. Hilary said mentally.

"Oh by the way Hils," Julia said breaking her out of her thoughts.

"I forgot to tell you that Mariah will also be here by next week. "

"What? Mariah is coming !. That's good to hear." Hilary said with joy.

"Yup. I asked her. She will be helping us in shopping.."

" What about Ray?"..

" Nope, he is busy with the tournament & such things. I guess he will show up before the wedding only." Julia replied with a shrug.

"O, its great. I will have some company here then".