Never own it. Again, I'll not get tired telling and writing this over and over again…. I am person who loved to get confused even in small matter so past and present tense will surely mixed like a powder juice and a water and ummm typos will appear every now and then. To add more insult to the injury, there might be some wrong choice of words like to and too and the likes, so sorry X(

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My most cherished one,

In the first place, I myself never believe that it could happen. To fall in love with you, I know that I played half of my life as a fool but could you give a chance to love you, to show that I care for you. I know that my pompous attitude made you think that I am not worth it but please just a chance…. Ever your

-Natsume Hyuuga

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CHAPTER 6: HER PLAN

A lady wearing breeches and white shirt fitted to a man may send debutantes and matrons of the society into a swoon and heart attack. In addition, a lady holding nails and a hammer isn't an everyday event to behold in a country wherein rules and standards were to be obey no matter what. But then, let us remember that growing in a country side has its own advantage particularly in Hotaru Imai's circumstances.

Doing her inventions at the early hours of the morning is unbreakable hobby even if her true task was to make sure that the meals to be prepared will pass Hyuuga's picky taste bud or doing accounts and budgeting so as to assure that the manor will not fail. But then, being a genius has its own benefit. Not that she was carrying her own seats or boasting but the truth sometimes hurt mostly to those who were idiots like Hyuuga and Sakura.

Well for her, more of idiocy in Hyuuga's side and stubbornness on Sakura's. Oh well, Sakura really earned her respect on what she did last time. Not only last time, actually deep down she accepted the fact that Sakura, no wait it should be Mikan; the so called lady who was wearing a dull gray gown insisted to be called by her Christian name so be it, is becoming a fast , family member of the Hyuuga staff. Actually, she fully accepted that a while ago. Mikan has suggested something that will surely cause a commotion but nonetheless she had given her approval. After all Mikan never quake on her boots whenever Hyuuga go insane with his complaints and temper tantrum.

Shaking her head, Hotaru muttered,

"The hell, I should finish this baby and earn money instead of thinking about Hyuuga's reaction."

Sighing she continued her new invention, a sprinkler that will surely become a hit in London in no time.

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Morning for Natsume Hyuuga usually starts with him colliding with different things and furniture in which he accepted very well but he was in ecstasy to know that his footmen and maids were now following his nurse' order in which he suspects, was approved by his oh so genius housekeeper.

Yeah, he was jumping with joy and happiness, not. It's the reason why he rarely ventures out of his room. Well, to begin with he rarely goes out but now that there is an idiot who tries his patience in everything he does, he rarely as in like never go out of his room. That is why he was brought to his new predicament.

No, don't get him wrong, it's not like he miss his new nurse or something. It's just unusually quite. For the past few days, he was annoyed and angry at the jostling and flurry of activities in his manor. It can be compared to a house renovation but now it's like having his peaceful days back. Maybe his new nurse get tired of all these and walk out yesterday, just thinking about it he felt that his heart dropped to his stomach.

"As if, I will miss that nosy idiot."

"Who will you miss? Natsume"

Natsume cursed himself, thinking about that creature really divert his senses into stupor. He didn't even know that Ruka was beside him already. Damn!

"Miss? Ruka, I think hanging out with Imai most of the time, is not really good on you. Man, I suggest that you go consult a doctor. You are having an auditory hallucination as far as I am concerned."

Ruka smile knowingly,

"Come on, Natsume. I am your best friend since time is immemorial. You cannot lie to me."

Natsume mentally kicked his self sometimes being alone has its disadvantages but a Hyuuga is an aristocrat that will never admit things that will embarrassed them thus he pointedly ignored Ruka and continue to saunter towards the dining area.

Ruka being Ruka just sighed and thought to himself that Natsume cannot be teased easily or be forced to answer but Natsume looked over his shoulder despite not seeing anything. He answered Ruka with much angsty in his voice.

"Just so you know, Ruka, I don't miss anybody. Missing, Loving, and other kind of girly feelings are not true. It'll just give you some kind of weakness. Those who succumb to that kind of thing either becomes miserable or in a bliss. Better be safe than put yourself in between."

After that Natsume, entered the dining area leaving Ruka mulling over what he said.

It's not like Natsume to say that word. He always knew that Natsume hides his true self in his cold façade but hearing those things from his best friend he was quite sure that something not good happened during Natsume's commission to change him into an empty shell. Natsume was injured not only physically but more than anything else his best friend had a big damaged in terms of emotions. Ruka hoped that someday Natsume will be back to his old self. Remembering Mikan's suggestion, he knew that 'that someday' isn't far away.

"Forgive me, best friend but I think it is for your own good."

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At the dining area, Koko was busy attending to their master's needs while his twin has gone upstairs. Thus all the utensils and other things that may fall will be his fault if broken. Yuu, their chef, nervously wipe his forehead while trying to help Koko. Yuu prayed that Natsume-sama will not suspect a thing from them. After all, it was a risky plan. Well on their part that is.

Koko, on the other hand, cannot help but to glance at the door way hoping that his twin will come out there any time soon. Why? Why is that they have to be in the risky part? Yes, he admitted that he will gain immense enjoyment if not for this part. What were they doing up there? They were so slow, if Natsume-sama notice….

"Why is that Yuu is in here? Where is your twin brother, Yome? Don't tell me he is in the garden and getting roses to Osagawara. I am not against it but…."

Natsume drank his water before continuing

"…..Not doing his duty, I may demote him."

He admits that Natsume is a good boss but having him in his temper tantrum is a no-no. All hell will break loose. If time will only goes back he will not go with the plan.

"Ummm… Kitsu-san was ummm busy ummm… "

"My twin brother was busy cleaning our room."

With that Natsume, scowled.

"Cleaning? What are the maids for?"

"Huh? Ah you see we had a bet and… ummm"

"He loss, so he need to clean their room, Natsume-sama."

Yuu said while a sweat drop from his forehead that he failed to wipe.

Natsume, doubted. After all, whenever Koko was around his twin will be there too. Whatever, but then, all of the food in his table was his favorite. He knew Imai loves to annoy him but what kind of tactic is this? He sensed danger. After munching some strawberries he stood up, making Yuu and Koko gulp.

"I believe I have to go back to my room. Thank you for the food." Natsume said brusquely.

" Ah um… Natsume-sama do you want to have some refreshment, I can prepare for it in a minute." Yuu offered.

"No thanks."

"How about we go to the garden and have some fresh sunshine." Koko offered.

"Is there something wrong with you, two? You keep offering things that you knew I'll never bite into? Plus the fact that you stammer a lot."

Natsume knew that his face must look horrible. After all, he didn't shave; his shirt and pants were rumpled due to lying and tossing in his bed, but not to the point that they'll stammer a lot. Something was really amiss. First, the food; mostly it was his favorites in which only once in a lifetime to happen. Second is Kitsuneme's disappearance. Now, these two stammering.

Really, if they want to fool him, they should do better. His from a commission and having experience as a teacher he knew they were up to something. Hurrying towards the door, he was determined to find that tangy smell. After all, that smell; that creature; he was so sure that Mikan Sakura is the mastermind of all these things.

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"Everything is ok now; Mikan-chan. Nonoko-chan and Kitsu-kun have aired the sheets outside. The others were able to finish wiping the dust and sending the dirty clothes in the laundry room. All is well, after the dusting and polishing we can have tea and cake sponsored by Yuu."

Anna said excitedly while she and Mikan arrange the room just like the one in the hallway. Humming to herself while swiping the broom to the tiled floor of Hyuuga-sama's room. She remembered Mikan's suggestion the other night.

They were at the headquarters of the staff, eating dinner and talking about the chores they perform the whole day. Laughing, chattering and all and then Mikan interrupted them.

"Ummm.. hey guys!"

Anna and her first impression of Mikan is that of a hardworking lady but tries to keep herself isolated with others but she was proven wrong. Mikan is a warm person despite her stern features, such as her tightly bun hair and the severe looking eyeglass that hinders her eyes; eyes that looks like it changes color every time. But then, Mikan truly shows genuinely concern for their master that is the reason everyone was fast warming with her. Smiling, Anna answered Mikan.

"What is it? Do you need anything? I can help you"

"It's just that, do maids try to clean Hyuuga-sama's room?"

Chewing some sliced apple, Koko answered

"Come to think of it, no one had ever gone in there."

"Well, you knew how scary Hyuuga-sama is? And he never likes someone disturbing him." Kitsuneme added.

Others nodded their headed in silent agreement. Anna wondered what Mikan-chan will do with this information. Looking at the two ends of the table, Hotaru and Ruka were expectantly looking at Mikan. Well, the latter smiling nervously and the former raising her eyebrow for some inquiry.

"You see I was just thinking that we should clean it up. After all, he always stays in there so that he can relax and all." Mikan answered.

"Wait, Sakura-san, you have said it yourself. He always stays there so we cannot do something about that." Yuu replied a moment after awhile.

"It's not that I am against it, but last time we helped you, you were put in a pinch, Mikan-san so…. " Ruka sai reluctantly.

"I don't mind being in a pinch, but don't you think that it is time to put an end to it. I know I am a newbie here and well, the goal of the servants in an aristocratic family such as this is to put our master in a comfortable living, thus even if what was hindering us is the master itself, we should stick to that number one goal." Mikan said convincingly.

Everyone gapes on her. Even Hotaru managed to smile a little. They all have forgotten what is their goal, and only think about Natsume and his wallowing, that they forgot what was really important.

"Very well said. If you really want to clean his room I have no objection but I will wish not to be in the list of the people who will clean because I have more important things to do." Hotaru said with conviction.

"I guess Hotaru-san's approval really do the magic." Koko whispered to his twin.

"You're wrong it's Mikan-chan who does the magic." Anna said to her seatmate.

"Anna-chan, thank you!" Mikan said with muffled voice because she was dusting the upper part of the room.

That's what make Anna broke in her deep thoughts.

"It's nothing Mikan-chan because of you it really becomes brighter in here."

Before Mikan can say something the door slammed open revealing the crimson-eyed heir of the Hyuuga clan.

"Yeah so much brighter that I want to toss someone outside." He growled.

"uh… Um excuse me Hyuuga-sama."

Anna bowed before leaving them. Although it was quite inappropriate leaving them, nervousness and panic was written all over Anna's facial expression that is why Mikan sighed before facing Natsume.

"You don't have to scare the poor girl, you know?"

Mikan muttered, she expected that Hotaru and her plan was fool proof but then, the kitchen staff looks like they were all about to be hang earlier so she kinda expected this. Truth to be told, she felt like she should always be ready in confrontations such as this but as the elders always says 'you can never be prepared'. Must as well, finish this she thought silently.

"Hyuuga-sama, I must say that you are much more energetic today, do you enjoy your breakfast?"

"Yes, I enjoyed it, immensely that I've got suspicious on it."

He gritted his teeth, she observed.

"I am much honored; after all I am the one who consulted your kind chef about your favorite. Hotaru trust me well, don't you think so?"

He smiled sinisterly while entering his room, while she tries to linger closer to the door. She felt that she had been an offered prey to a beast.

"Yeah, I happen to notice that you are on first name basis with my housekeeper, I've gathered that you have caught their trust and heart so much that they betray me."

Folding his arms in his chest while arching one aristocratic eyebrow; she decided that they'll just bicker until someone bleed in the floor.

"Fine, it's my entire fault. I just want to clean your room. It looks like a jungle so there, now you can sleep and stay here comfortably."

"Don't you ever think that I want this room to be a jungle than having you stick your nose in here?!"

He screams all frustrations and anger bent towards her.

"I don't see anything wrong on what we have done. You should at least be thankful and not screaming in my face Hyuuga-sama. We plan it for your sake and this is all we-"

"Are you outside my room, Ms. Sakura?"

Curiosity overcomes her anger thus she answers.

"Yeah just beyond your door frame, why?"

Natsume just smirked, and said something just before he close his door with a loud bang in Mikan's face.

"Thank you, you nosy rat"

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Mikan cannot believe that he actually close the door on her face, helping the others the whole day was quite tiring but she had fun. At least it becomes her stress reliever, not like some idiot who childishly bang his door just to annoy her. She even apologized to poor Anna who happens to be a supporting shock absorber in Natsume's anger.

Climbing the stair case she saw the subject of her problem all day long talking to Yuu. Natsume's back facing her. She thought that Natsume was just talking on the meals to be served tomorrow but her ears perk up when she accidentally eavesdropped on them.

"Can you describe how Ms. Sakura looks like?"

Natsume asked. Yuu being able to see Mikan gulp big time.

"I think like some governess, milord, nondescript."

With that answer, Natsume's brows furrowed.

"What about the hair, the eye color? Come on, surely you can describe better than that. "

Mikan's face absolutely manifests panic that Yuu immediately understand. Mikan swirl her hand on her hair and act like laughing maniacally with swishing motion.

"Umm… she has an ugly hair, like of a witch, milord?"

Yuu was in a very hard situation but he smiled when Mikan-san thumbs up.

"She's not fixing her hair? I thought I hear once Umemiya said that she always tie it in a bun."

"Ah that is, I said that because many stick out of that tight bun so I assume…"

"Nevermind, how about the face?"

In which Mikan grab the corner of her eyes and make it looked like chinky eyes. She pointed on the side of her jaw and raises three fingers while holding few strands of her hair.

"She has chinky eyes, Milord and you can easily distinguish her because she has a mole with three hairs sticking out of it."

"That's gross. I thought, never mind…"

Mikan thought that Yuu was really good in this guessing game so she open her mouth and pointed her front teeth and made an action like of a mouse.

"She has teeth like of a rabbit, milord and she weighs of two sack of rice."

"What?! With the way she walks it's a wonder why I never notice her, well thank you for informing me. "

Tapping Yuu's back Natsume shake his head but before that he muttered,

"I really need to do something about a nosy mouse before he destroys and annoys more people."

Making Yuu wonder and Mikan looking even paler. With that said, she was already sure in having an auditory hallucination of a mouse trap clamping very hard on her.

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A/N: Charan! It is the long awaited chapter 6…. Kidding aside… am sorry for updating after one year it is just many things happen and now is the only time I see into it that my mind is on the right track hahaha. I shifted course, build a small business and all so there I actually squeeze my brain just to finish it today. Sorry if it didn't meet your expectations. You know I have to be energized before typing so yeah, laziness rules! And before I fill up this part of my ranting and all….

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