Nana here! Nice to meet ya'll :]

Anyhoo, this is my very first fanfic. So, I hope that you guys will guide me here ;]

I've been debating whether to do my Lin x Mai fanfic first but meh, I'd rather do the Naru x Mai first since the story has been stuck in my head for God knows how long :]]

Oh yeah, I'd like to apologize in advance for the future grammatical errors and spellings and all :D

Wait wait wait, one last thing. I DO NOT OWN GHOST HUNT. If I did, Mai and Naru would be married by now, hahahahaha.

Author's Note:
Timeline of the story: 6 years after Naru left for England.

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She is the model and envy of every girl in Japan; the apple of every men's eye. She has everything – looks, voluptuous body, successful career, money. Men didn't care if she has two blue-eyed kids. Women just wanted to be like her. She was idolized. At the age of 17, she graduated with high honors from her high school. At 20, she graduated at Harvard University with an MBA and Fashion Design degree, stealing the top spot. And in 2 years, she was already running a very successful company, earning millions of yen. In business magazines, she instantly got a spot in the 'Top 10 Most Successful Women'. In fashion magazines, she owns the number one spot for 'Rising Models in Japan'. She's smart, beautiful, and kind. If she ran for Miss Universe, she'd definitely win.

Taniyama Mai was in every man and woman's dreams.

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"Mai-san?"

Mai sighed and swivelled her leather chair slightly to the right to reach the button for the intercom. "Yes, Rika?" She could hear the slight turning of pages. Probably my schedule for the afternoon. She thought.

"Ah, I just wanted to remind you for your meeting this afternoon."

Mai smiled wearily. "Of course. Thanks Rika."

Sou Rika, her most trusted secretary slash best friend. They found each other in Harvard University. Rika was half-Japanese. The moment Mai knew she understood Japanese, they hit it off instantly. Though sometimes, they would have to converse in English to be able to blend in society. By the time they graduated, they told each other their dreams. Apparently, Rika wanted to be an artist. Her parents denied her wishes, thinking that being an artist was a waste of money and that people would only recognize her by the time she was dead. So she took a business course, with the hopes of her parents helping her after she graduates. But her parents, again, denied helping her, thinking that she wouldn't get anywhere in her life if they helped her. Rika was furious and decided to join Mai in her endeavour; building her own fashion company. So she left Massachusetts and went to Japan with Mai.

With Rika's artistic hands and Mai's creativity and business skills, they were able to impress famous fashion designers in Japan. They worked hard, until such time that they were able to save money to start their own little company. By the time they mentioned their plan to their bosses, they were ecstatic. They even offered money. The two refused, saying that their savings was enough. But a woman named Sayuri, was able to change their minds, saying, "We see ourselves in you both. We strived. We drove ourselves to the point of death, wanting to become what we really want. And now here we are, seeing two young women doing their best in achieving their dreams, like what we used to do. We understand the hardships. Give us the opportunity to share because we know that what we'll give will be doubled in time." With that, they gave in, promising that they'll pay them back.

Rika voiced out before they built their company, that she will remain as Mai's secretary and art verifier since Rika wasn't into dealing with business. Mai begged her for weeks to be her VP, but alas, she was immovable. So they worked and worked and worked … and now here they are, dominating the business and fashion world.

Mai returned to her laptop, but before she could type a single word, her personal mobile rang. She took it from her drawer and flipped it open. "Hello?"

"Jou-chan!" It was Takigawa Houshou, also known as 'Bou-san'. Mai smiled at hearing her father's voice. Yes, 'Father'. And the mother? None other than Matsuzaki Ayako. They adopted her by the time they got married 3 years ago. "How's my daughter doing? You're probably working too hard again, aren't you? Where are my precious grand children?" Mai laughed at this.

"Mou, Otou-san, I'm fine. And I'm not working too hard. As for your grandchildren, they're still at school. I'll be picking them up at 4:30 today." She started to pile some folders that were scattered right in front her.

"So you'll be home early? Yasuhara called, says that he wanted to do a little reunion at your house."

Mai sighed. "He just wants to play with the twins, doesn't he?"

"Considering that your twins are devious, yes, he wants to play with them."

"Otou-san!" Mai exclaimed. "At least they're happy and acting like children. I'm thankful that they didn't end up like their Father. They're a lot like me when I was a kid, a total prankster." She was now tapping her pen against her mahogany desk.

"Oh well, we'll see you tonight Mai! Don't work too hard, okay? Love you!"

"Alright, see you guys tonight. Love you too." She flipped her phone shut and leaned back against her comfy chair. She looked at the time in her laptop. 11:47AM, I think I'll invite Rika for an early lunch today. She stood up and fixed her clothes. She reached for the button on her intercom. "Rika, how about we leave early for lunch break today?" She waited for a few seconds, but no reply came from her secretary. Instead, her office door opened and came out Rika with a huge grin on her face. "Glad we're on the same page this time Mai." With that, they both left their respected offices for lunch.

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They were sitting in a private booth. Mai wanted peace and quiet for today. "So Mai-chan, what's up? I mean, you rarely do this y'know, early lunch and all."

Mai sighed and shrugged. "I'm just tired, that's all. With all the meetings, and fashion shows, and everything."

Rika looked at her 5-year companion. She does look awfully tired. "Do you want me to reschedule? I mean, I am your secretary Mai. Not only that, I'm your best friend too."

Mai shook her head slowly and started poking her unfinished food. "I need to finish those early so that I can have extra time for the kids at the end." Mai looked up from her food and looked at her best friend. "And … Rika?"

Said best friend tilted her head to one side. "Yeah?"

"Yasu-kun's planning for a reunion tonight at my house. Wanna come? No wait. You should come."

Rika chuckled. "Of course I'll go. Psh. You need some stress-reliever."

Mai rolled her eyes. "Right. As if my stress will be relieved if Yasu's there." She said sarcastically. They both left the restaurant with smiles on their faces.

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"Call the cleaners. This place is a mess." Said a black-haired boy, staring at the office with disgust. He heard a sigh behind him.

"What? You expect someone to take care of this place after we left?" The tall man replied haughtily.

The black-haired boy merely stared at the first empty desk that he saw. It's empty.

"Do you want me to call the others?" The tall man asked. Black-haired boy nodded and stepped inside his now-dusty office. Opening his office, he could envision a brown-haired girl standing there with a cup of tea in her hands and placing it on the desk. He shook his head. I don't need those right now. He immediately left the office and called out for his companion. "Lin, I'll see you in the apartment. I wanna rest."

Lin simply nodded and fished out his phone from his pocket. "Would you like to have dinner with them tonight Naru?"

"Alright then." Naru left the office and hailed a cab.

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That's the first chapter guys! :D I hope you liked it :\ Blah. I tried to keep everything simple so as to lessen my errors in grammar, but it seems, it's impossible sometimes. Hahahaha. I'll update again tomorrow! :]

Ciao!
Nana xxx