Chapter 31: Chapter 31

After that conversation with Uncle Taka, I've decided to go somewhere...

And now, I was finally at the local cemetery. I slowly bent down on while looking at a tombstone.

My fingers brushed on the tomb's cold surface, as I read my name engraved on it.

"Nao Nishikawa." I whispered, as tears starts to stream down my face.

Uncle Taka has been cleaning the grave almost everyday. The grass has been regularly cut, and there were fresh flowers picked from the old man's garden.

I buried my face unto hands and cried there until the sky became dark and the summer rain began to fall...

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At one of offices of Yoshida Talent Agency in Tokyo...

Van blew out a deep breath once he got inside the famous talent agency office after going through a tight security. He was able to play his part well, as a photographer and reporter of a magazine that will feature the new, fresh talents of the said agency.

But it was only his cover.

This is the only option for him to be able to to go inside the company and get an evidence in one go.

He and the Editor-in-Chief are quite sure that the talent agency is only a front cover for Mr. Yoshida's real business.

Which is selling illegal drugs.

Van is carrying a medium-sized bag, and there's a very small camera hidden there, and it can record everything.

He's also carrying fake identification cards as well.

He suddenly stopped by the door which has the sign "President" on it.

Van knocked twice, and then he opens the door. He saw the President's Secretary.

"Good morning.I'm Ken Tanaka, the representative of "Next Big Thing" magazine. I'm here to interview the President." he introduced himself with using his alias.

The secretary smiled at him.

"Oh,yes. The President has been expecting you. But he had to attend an emergency meeting at 15th floor, so he asked me to inform you that he'll be late for a few minutes. And good thing he agreed on your request on taking a few pictures at his office while waiting." she explained.

Van smiled widely in return.

"That would be great. We really appreciate it." he said.

The secretary was about to speak again when the phone suddenly rang.

"Please feel free to take some pictures...I'll just answer this call and I'll get back to you in a minute." instructed the secretary as she rushes out of the answer the call from her mobile phone.

Van starts with his plan as soon as he was alone.

"I shouldn't waste any time..." he murmured, as he starts searching around the office for any evidence.

He opened the computer and searched for any file that could lead him to Mr. Yoshida's drug business.

He clicked one suspicious-looking file. His eyes widened in shock when he realize what it was.

"It's the lists of his regular customers who are using drugs!" muttered Van.

He quickly pulled out a small USB from his pocket to copy the files. While waiting, Van took a quick glance at the door to see if the secretary is still talking at the phone. Good thing the secretary is still engage at her call.

Van nervously looked at the computer screen. The USB has copied 90% of the files. He heaved a sigh of reief.But at the corner of his eye, he saw something sticking out from a certain million-dollar potrait hanging at the wall...

Frowning, he reached the frame and looked at the back of it. He gasped in utter disbelief when he saw small packets of drugs!

He took some shots of it just to add to the evidences. He then carefully re-arranges the painting. The USB has already copied all of the files. He qucikly puts the USB on his pocket.

"Now,there's no way out for you this time, Mr. Yoshida." Van whispered to himself.

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Once he finished doing his undercover job inside Yoshida's building, Van quickly packed his things and went out.

He heaved a sigh of relief when he finally stepped outside. He decided to go to back to the Publishing Office and make a draft of his expose' about the illegal business of one of the Japan's Business Tycoon.

Meanwhile...

I have been waiting inside the Publishing House Office for half-an-hour now. The security guard who's in-charge of the building was kind enough to let me in to to office.

I gently touched Van's workdesk. I also ran my fingers on his things on top of the table one by one. His working desk is a mess, and it only shows that he's been working so hard.

I was about to sit on Van's swivel chair but I immediately stop when I heard someone opening the door. A surprised gasp caught on my throat when I saw Van standing by the door.

Van was looking at him in an angry manner. His eyes were so cold and emotionless...

"What are you doing here?" Van suddenly demanded. He's now walking towards me.

I took a deep breath to compose herself. After thinking long and hard, I've decided to tell him the truth.

And there's no turning back now.

"I need to talk to you." she stated, while looking straight into Van's eyes.

But deep inside, my whole body's shaking.

"I don't have all the time in the world, so just tell me what you want to say and then leave." Van growled at her.

"Please,just listen to me. I have to tell you something important. I don't expect you to believe me, but you are my only hope.You don't have to look at me. Just listen to what I have to say!" I begged at him, as I was getting desperate.

Van stared at Seira Yoshida as he's getting confused. She looks like she was about to cry any minute now. He can see in her eyes the deep pain and bitterness...

And why did he suddenly remember Nao's eyes while looking at this spoiled brat heiress?

Van shook his head violently,as if shaking those thoughts from his head. There's no way that he could compare Nao to Seira. Nao is a sweet, warm girl who left this world too early...

At the same time.

Reiko was walking at the hallway to go to Van's office. She wants to surprise Van and eat lunch with him...

She smilingly looked at the sandwich that she specially made for Van.Once she reached Van's office and she was about to knock on the door when she suddenly heard a woman's voice.

"What would you do if I tell you that I'm Nao Nishikawa?"

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Inside the office.

"What would you do if I tell you that I'm Nao Nishikawa?"

Van instantly wheeled around to face Seira again. He looked at her in utter shock.

"What kind of game are you playing now, Seira?" Van angrily asked her.

He quickly marches towards her and grabbed her by the shoulders. He violently shook the her.

I bit her lip as she felt the pain. Van's grasp on her shoulder is so tight and it's hurting her.

"I'M TELLING YOU THE DAMN TRUTH! I AM NAO NISHIKAWA!" she finally shouted.

Van suddenly froze because of shock.

"This can't be happening... I'm looking at Seira Yoshida's face right now. But the way she speaks-- it's like I'm talking to Nao!" he secretly observed.

"Please listen to what your heart is saying, Van...Close your eyes.This is me, Nao Nishikawa." I tried to convice him again.