94 DJH

It's been a week since the handkerchief incident in her room happened. Kenji sincerely apologized to her on the following morning that day. Yui is in between of telling her family about the hanky thing and how it is related to the other towels she have it or not. Even to Jurie she didn't say anything yet. She wanted to investigate it first on her own.

Her plan on visiting Nana's place didn't happen. As she became busy. Even over her weekend are well occupied as the school will hold a big party. All the students of their school are busy for the upcoming foundation day. The school management wants to throw a party for everyone. That's why all of them are busy especially the members of the student body committee which includes Yui and Jurie. They need to help others to make the event possible.

The theme of the event is masquerade. Where all students are required to wear a mask if they want to join the party. Yui is not used in this kind of events. She hates social gatherings. She always feels awkward and out of place whenever she attend on these kind of events. On top of that, she really hate wearing a dress and a high heels. She preferred pants, t-shirts and sneakers. Whenever her parents asked her to go with them on some gathering that requires 0to wear dresses she immediately makes excuses and refuses them. Good thing her parents didn't force her if ever she don't want to come.

But this time Yui can't give any excuses. Everyone is required to attend or else they will suffer for suspension and grade deduction. Although the punishment is really unfair, no one dares to question it. Yui can't help but whined. She's still thinking of some ways that will help her not to attend the party. Like now, she's taking some breather under the shade of the tree, looking at those students busy on their own task, she can't help but whined.

"What's with the whining?" Jurie said standing behind her. She looks up to see her.

"You know I really hate this kind of events. Wearing dresses, dealing with high heels on every step you made, dancing around holding a man's arm. I'm really not used to it!!" She whined again.

Jurie just laugh at her. "C'mon.. You already didn't join last year. You're not planning on thinking some things that you will use as excuses again are you?" Jurie's brow raise and throw her an accusing gaze.

Yui just cackle. "What do you think is the best excuse I can give to them so they can let me off?"

Jurie seat behind her. Leaning her back on hers while the back of their head are pressing together too.

"You know what I'm thinking?.. I'm thinking of pulling you to come with me at the dress shop. You need a dress to wear for the event and I know the place where you can find beautiful dresses that will suit on you."

"Awwwww I don't like… I told you I'm not going."

"Are you sure they will allow you? Aren't you afraid of the punishment? I know you're grades are really good. But deduction is always deduction. You want your hard work in studying everyday and night to be wasted, just because you didn't attend the party? And besides I heard Uncle General is one of the honorable guesses on that night. "

Yui didn't answer. Of course she knew that her father is invited. That school was her parents Alma mater anyway. She almost fell on her back when Jurie suddenly stands up.

"C'mon… ItIt's still early and we're already done with our job here for today. Come with me.." Jurie pull her hands to stand.

"Where are we going?"

"To the dress shop. My mom has a friend who owns a boutique let's go!!" Then she ran towards the locker room.

Yui just shook her head. She was about to follow her when she saw something on the ground. The light blue hanky!! Right she almost forgot about it. She picks it up and dusted it. Her eyes caught the initials that neatly embroidered on it. This is the first time she saw it. Well in fact she totally forgot about it and just keep it with her without inspecting it.

"DJH"

That's the initials says. Now she's really confused. She thought that hanky belongs to Noah but looks like she's wrong. She traces the embroidered initials with her fingers. She can't describe where the sudden warmth she feels inside comes from. She brings the hanky in her nose. How come the scent of it makes her feel calm, relaxed, secure and safe? She sniffs it one more time before she fold it properly and hige it safely on her pocket then follow her friend. Next time she will find someone who is DJH.

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Mrs. Sato wife of General Sato surprise when she saw the face of a young man she didn't expect to see.

"Good afternoon Mrs. Sato." Jake greeted her politely.

Honestly the very first time they saw this handsome guy, they instantly convinced that he is Yui's brother. They both share the same features. You can say this guy is a male version of their baby girl. But their hearts don't want to accept it. They don't want accept him because if they do that he will take their Yui away from them.

"Good afternoon Mr. Saotori. Have a seat please." She said with a cold voice.

"Thank you Ma'am." Jake said as he do what she said.

"What brings you here? As far as I remember we have nothing to talk about anymore since you refuse to do the DNA testing on the hospital that my husband choose."

"I have already given my reason regarding on that matter Ma'am. My sister safety is more important to us. We already lost her for many years now. She already suffered too much before we managed to find her. I know you and your husband done a background check on me. I hope your agent is capable enough to prove to you that I'm saying nothing but the whole truth."

"Some of the information about our Yui is missing the same goes on you and your family. If you don't tell us everything then I guess we have nothing to talk about."

"I understand what you mean Ma'am. I'm doing my own investigation too on my sister's end. I will gather all the evidence and proof you want. And one day I will present it all to your family that will give you no choice but just to believe that I'm really her biological brother."

"We're waiting for that day to happen then. By the way I heard my son that you already met her."

"it's an accident Ma'am. I'm in that place not really for her but for someone else. It's just happened that she also there and saw me."

"Is that so… Kenji is an over protective brother to Yui."

"I can see that Ma'am. But please tell him that it's all just an unexpected twist of fate."

"Twist of faith huh… well anyway this conversation was gone too far. Mind if you tell me what brings you here?"

"Yes about that… Please accept this." Jake handed her a big paper bag.

"What is this?"

"It's for my sister. I heard her school will have a masquerade party for the upcoming foundation day. Inside of the bag are some dresses and shoes that belongs to our mother. I also asked my secretary to buy some hypoallergenic makeup that I'm sure will won't cause allergies on her face."

Mrs. Sato is speechless. Looking inside she is well aware that those things inside are expensive.

"I don't know if my sister changed her opinion on social gatherings. But when she was a kid she really hates events like that. She always want simple celebration whenever we're having an events. If she still the same as before, Please forgive her if she will leave before the event ends."

Jake stand up. "I'll take my leave now Ma'am. Thank you for your time. Please take care of my little sister"

Mrs. Sato stand up too. "Sure.. My secretary will send you out."

"Thank you Ma'am and have a nice day."