บท 5: Decisions

Do you want to know what happened to Ren Haru? —Here we go.

As planned the older man in his mid-forties parted ways with his family and moved. Being the secretary is not what he expected. It wasn't easy money and he had to do everything.

Control the shareholders meetings, create the presentations to bring in contracts of those in higher status. Since he had experience in the business industry this was somewhat manageable, and the position didn't come with handouts.

His boss is strict with performance. Ren was always stacked with paperwork and had to stay in the building late at night to clean loose ends in the contracts. There was no time for family

The beginning of working in the field were simple and the task wasn't too bad. He spoke with his family freely and—send weekly checked as promised. However, once he became more invested in the company he was drowning in paperwork.

He worked long hours and the only time he had free was to sleep in a cheap hotel that was provided by the company. It's a part of the benefits

His boss offered for him a nicer hotel but Ren declined and wanted to stay in something in comfortable in and that's also within budget.

"I want to save money and fix my family debt. The thought of wasting well-earn money doesn't feel right."

The boss called him into the office then spoke," Look after my son and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."

Ren dare not to reject a man high in power that control his earnings." Yes sir." He answered with a slight nod then walked out with a document.

"Kyosuke Nakamura."

The eldest son that's the face of the public and started to make many choices to tarnish the family name.

Ren took a deep breath and sigh as put the key in the ignition." A man with such authority can't even put his children in place."

He trailed the luxurious vehicle that parked outside of the nightclub then shortly followed. He put on a disguise to hide his identity as he searches for the man and felt like he was searching for a rich kid.

" I finally found him."

Ren sat down in the bar a few seats away and ordered a cocktail to blend within the crowd. He looked around and seem tempted everywhere. He reminded himself of his family then turn away from the crowd and continue dipping his drink slowly.

"Hey, how about I show you a good time." A sexy woman called out to him with fair skin in a short burgundy dress with a slit on near the thigh.

He swallows his spit and could not control his urges as the woman lure him to the bathroom. He closed his eyes feeling aroused by the softness of her tongue and her hands.

The loud music played over the muffles of a woman soft moans and the sound of skin slapping among bare skin. They panted and melted into each other bodies.

He shoves the woman away like a dirty rag once hit his climax and came to realization what had happen. Committing the biggest sin and instantly regretted it

He checked the area and notice that his boss's son was no longer in the building. He opened the app of his phone and tracked down his location

Earlier

Kyosuke whispered in a woman ear and shove a few dollars in between her breast." Show my friend a good time down there." He pointed out.

It annoyed him that the old man have a person following him. He felt like he was on a lease.

"I will teach you a thing or two." He chuckled and twirled his glass of alcohol around as the lice clashed together.

When finished up his drink he notices the two adults walk into the bathroom and that was his cue to escape.

The road was emptied and there weren't any other cars around.

He pressed his foot on the gas peddle hard and round down the window enjoying the breeze.

The street lights came on.

His vision was a little impaired from drinking more than a few cups. He could barely feel his foot on the gas peddle then pressed down harder as the vehicle sped up at the traffic light. —There was an accident.

His eyes widen and was terrified." It was an accident; I didn't mean to do it. He came out of nowhere."

It's blood everywhere.

He was not in his right mind and couldn't process what happened. All her remember is seeing a woman running towards the injured man.

His father fixed the mistakes. – Being the son of a multi-billionaire had it benefits.

As for Ren is failed the task and arrived at the scene too late. He reported the incident to his boss and was left with two options.

" You are well-respected and a great secretary but my son's life is important. Here's the thing I will paid you handsomely if you forget what happen." His boss said.

" And what if I don't?" Ren questioned.

" I will send you to prison instead." His boss answered.

It was either plague his loyalty or be send to a place for a crime he didn't commit. This broke his heart and resulted in him distancing himself for his family.

Present

There was nothing left for the daughter and anything that could possibly help her in this situation.

She searched for shelters for her and her brother but it was difficult since there weren't treatment centers.

Another dead end.

She had to sell her wardrobe and a few of her items just for some cash. She didn't even manage to gather five hundred.

There were no groceries in the refrigerator and at night she rumble through the neighbors trash for leftovers.

She hit rock bottom.

The public perceived 'The Haru Resident" to be modern and the perfect family raised with love and respect with the best upbringing.

" I don't remember the last time I had a decent meal." Kotori complained and scarf down the leftovers.

It's humiliating and definitely not one of her proud moments.

She took a warm bath and close her eyes as she let her head submerge under.

The sound of the phone ringing disturbs her peace as she lifted up her head and gasps for air. She reached her hand and there were multiple messages from her online friend.

Easyfinesse" Hello, how are you doing today? I was worried since I haven't heard from you all day. I hope you aren't doing anything stupid.

She dried her hands and started texting fast about her current situations and the pent-up emotions." I'm lost and have no idea what I should do, and it scares me when I don't know when my next meal will be and if I can keep surviving like this—Please give me some guidance or tell me that it's light at the end of this dark tunnel.

Easyfinesse" How about I give you an offered that you can't resist? A place to live

She had no reason to not trust him, and she was pretty desperate. She packed a few belongings and took back at the house one more time before closing the door.

"Goodbye." She speaks, leaving all the memories behind and walked to the nearby train station and with the bit of cash she bought a ticket.

She was nervous about their first-time meeting and what to expect. It took 1 hour and 34 minutes for her to arrive to the different city.

The power and other utilities turn off at midnight.

She stepped from the train and took a deep breath as she looked around. This place had a lot of buildings, and the roads were always busy. She spotted a restaurant at every corner and that made it hard for her to cross the street.

It was different from her quiet hometown—She wasn't really fond of the loud noises.

After some time, she found the addressed that her online friend shared with her. She had a million thoughts of his identity that caused her to frat then she knocked on the foor a few times nervously.

She waited patiently then heard footsteps and became startled. Her heart was beating so hard against her chest then the door came flying open.

It was the first time that she met her online friend and it shocked her how handsome he was. She froze and couldn't find the right words to come out of her mouth.

He spoke," What? —Cat caught your tongue." He chuckled with the most perfect smile that caused her heart to flutter.

"Come on inside and make yourself at home."

The two sat down in the living room and decided to warm up to each other.

The man place two cups of water down on the table then sat down in the chair comfortably," What's your name?"

She blurted," Kotori Haru."

She was so flustered and overwhelmed with meeting a new person. It's different from being friends online and knowing that they actually exist. She shyly lifted her head and stare into his gorgeous hazel eyes.

Even those loose-fitting casual clothing lies a well-built body and sexy muscles. " I can only imagine seeing his abs underneath his shirt—woah! What am I thinking? I'm such a pervert."

The longer she looked at his face, the more she recognized him. Her eyes widen and remember his appearance from the newspaper.

"You—Kyosuke Nakamura!"

She basically spit out her water on his face.