Hi there, this is my first Kaichou wa Maid-sama fic, please take care of me. ^^ I may not update fast, but please be patient.

This chapter came to my mind when their love story had a problem. And then I made the final decision of writing a fic upon the latest chapter's release. Chapter 52.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kaichou wa Maid-sama.

*EDITED*

~Prologue~

"Miyabigaoka. That was your chance onee-san." Suzuna said, glancing at her sister before going back to sort her varieties of postcards.

Misaki sighed, "I've done a lot of things already for Seika to be what it is now. And I don't want to be under that president of theirs." Misaki shivered with distaste for Igarashi-kaichou.

"But still, it's free of charge right? It's a good opportunity, and it's just a rare chance to be offered something like that."

"Suzuna…"

"And anyway, Usui-san seems to fit there."

Misaki jumped in surprise. "Wh-what made you say that?"

"Well…" Suzuna looked at her sister, as if gauging whether Misaki would freak out or not, "You've been talking to yourself for a while now, and it was kind of loud…"

"What have I been saying?"

" 'Why does he seem to fit?' 'How come—"

"Okay!" Misaki said, interrupting Suzuna from whatever she had to say next.

Their mother entered the room, she smiled at Misaki, "Why don't you go out with him? You clearly like him as he likes you."

"Eh?" Misaki blushed, "You got it wrong! He's just teasing me! That perverted no good Usui!"

Minako giggled softly as she went into the kitchen. Misaki sighed as she stood up, she proceeded to her room. Things were so complicated for her. Usui is just full of secrets and mysteries. His mysterious turn up in Seika Academy, how he entered into her life so suddenly upon learning her secret.

Rich…

What if he is truly rich? He mentioned something about tutors before. (*See chapter 11 of manga). Then, the first time we went to Miyabigaoka, he knew how to play chess. And he wasn't just good at it, he was great! Then his expense, how can he afford to be at Maid Latte everyday? Are those enough to prove that Usui and I are from different worlds?

"So what if our worlds are different?" Misaki plopped onto her bed.

"You like him, Misaki." Minako said, slowly opening her daughter's bedroom door.

Misaki blushed, did she just say that out loud? "Wh-what?" Misaki asked, a tone higher.

Minako smiled gently, "He has the same air as your father, you know." She sat beside her daughter.

"Same…air?" even though she was curious, a spark of anger ignited inside of her at the mention of the father who left them.

"Yes," Minako smiled, "Just by one look, you can tell that he is intelligent, well educated and has flawless manners. Qualities of a rich gentleman."

Misaki was silent as she thought about it. She began thinking of Usui. How he always appears noble, his top notch scores even though he doesn't seem to be studying. His air…

But then, something caught Misaki's attention.

"Rich gentleman?" Misaki questioned, looking at her mother.

Her mother nodded, "Maybe it's time for me to tell you the real reason why your father left…"

"Didn't he leave because he was tired of—"

Her mother shook her head, she took both of Misaki's hands gently, "You may not remember, but we used to live in a huge house. Your father decided to move to this house since he wanted to severe his ties to his family…"

"You mean…we're from a rich family?"

Her mother smiled. "Your father was. I was just from a common family. Your father's family was against us getting married, but they couldn't do anything, we were in love."

Misaki studied her mother's expression, it was like she was getting younger, and she had this certain glow...

"Your father was a great man. We still got married, it took time for his family to accept us, but they were able to…a little, when we had you. But your father was given all these responsibilities that made him unable to be by our side all the time. He got sick of it and we ran away from that house."

"And then?" Misaki asked eagerly, when her mother took a long pause.

"We had this house. It was peaceful for a while, until your father was forced to return."

"But…if he truly wanted to stay with us, he could've!" Misaki said.

Her mother shook her head, "What he had weighed was his continuous freedom in exchange for his family's happiness. Your father is a very successful person. Most people in their family company only want to make a deal with him. And since he loved us dearly, your father's family made a deal. He can continue on this lifestyle, in exchange, they'll direct all business to him."

"And what's wrong with that?"

"Being famous, Misaki, and only living in a common unprotected house…"

"Oh…" Misaki said, she looked down at the floor as everything sunk in, "But…why are you telling me all these now? Do you think…I should stay away from Usui?"

Her mother shook her head gently, "No, this is what I want you to do, you should go and live in your father's place."

"What! Aren't we unwanted there! And! I don't have to match up to Usui, if that's what you're thinking."

"You are their favorite grandchild among all your cousins." Her mother smiled. "And Misaki, I want you to go there for your own well-being. You are talented, and you can't just send all these talents of yours to waste."

"But what about you and Suzuna? I can't just leave you two,"

"Misaki, am I really that unreliable?"

"Ah, no! It's just that…"

"We'll be alright. You have to pursue what your heart truly wants. Go, Misaki, go and be a real lady."

A/N: For those who read the original one, how is this edited start of the story? Better? :D At least Misaki's knowledge of Usui's situation is already established here. :D