Chapter 47 - The payback

CONFERENCE ROOM

Risa was trying to calm her nerves in the back room of the conference hall while Karin is talking to the security officer.Kaname on the other hand just stand there,leaning his back on the wall looking calm and stoic.

Kaname : This is just messy I suppose.

Akira : Why is that?

Kaname : The media people from NHK and other English based companies seems to fill half of the room.

Akira : So?

Kaname : If they ask the questions directly to Risa,how would you expect Risa to answer?

Akira : Come on,Kaname.You’re the highlight.So you answer for her. Make yourself look dependable.

Kaname : …

Akira : See, all you have to do is to reject the questions you think it would be unappropriate and answer the ones that are good. If they ask directly, you tell them,you’ll answer it.

Isane : Whats the matter?

Kaname and Akira turned to the door and saw Mia and Isane walking towards them.

Mia : something is wrong?

Karin : Alright,you’re good to go!

Kaname turned to Risa and walked towards her.Risa got up before Kaname can even do anyting and she turn to Mia.

Mia : Good Luck! All of us will be here at the side (smiling)

Risa : (exhaling)

Karin : Remember what I told you alright Risa.

Kaname : What did you tell her?

Risa : To kick everyone’s asses.

Kaname : (confused)

Karin : Great!Now lets!

Kaname walked ahead of Risa and Karin tagged along towards the  conference table. The flash were flickering as they walked in and the crowd goes busy as they spotted Risa behind Kaname. Risa looked very calm and she kept her chin and guts altogether so that everything will be fine.

Akira : She doesn’t look surprised with all those flashes.

Mia : She modeled back then.Why would she be surprised.

Isane : (shocked)

Akira : Wait,what?

Mia : You two are just so dumb. You like her but you know nothing about her.

Akira : Wait wait,she modeled?

Mia : (nodding)

Isane : What else do you know about her?

Mia : Try searching for Harper’s Bazaar or seventeen. Come on,don’t be so lost

Mia grinned at Akira while keeping her eyes focused on her view at the moment, all three of them are standing at the side with a clear view of Karin,Kaname and Risa

Risa was seated at the most left,Kaname in the middle and then Karin. Behind Karin is the head of the security officer whom are suppose to ensure that only the ones with permission are let in.The  flashes began to ease when Karin take hold of the her mic and let out a cough

Karin : Good Morning ladies and gentleman. I am very much honoured to have all you here for our closed conference regarding my brother’s life. I would really appreciate if you could ask questions with manner and take turns. We are not running away so don’t worry. (laughing)

Kaname turned to look at Risa but Risa got her eyes focused at all the people infront of her.She looked calm and ready to face all this mess he thought.

Karin : Alright, Kaname and Risa. The room is all yours.

Kaname let out a short sigh before finally leaning forward to put his hands on the table.

Kaname : Good Morning everyone (bows)

Risa : (bows)

Kaname : Im ready for the questions.

As Kaname ends his statement, almost everyone put their hands up to ask question and Kaname leave the decision to the head of security to choose and allow them to ask the question

WOMAN 1 : Good Morning Ishikawa-san,I am Endo Mari from JP NEWS . I would like to know how long have you and Okumura Risa has been dating?

Kaname : About 8-9 months

WOMAN 2 : How did you guys meet?

Kaname : She is an acquaintance of my sister,Karin.

WOMAN 3 : I am Seiko from AN AN magazine,  may I know if Risa is working with you or she’s doing something else?

Kaname : She’s working with me of course.Cant let get our of my sight.

Risa actually flinched a little when Kaname answered that to the lady and the lady,Seiko actually grinned at her when their eyes met.

Kaname continued to enteratin a few more questions and Risa just nod and smiled as they began to go more personal in terms of the questions. It’s been about 15 minutes and the crowd were still so upbeat to ask more questions about both of them.Risa were so calm until one lady,right infront of her put up her hand.

WOMAN 4 : Good Morning Mr.Ishikawa . I am Jane and I am a journalist for NHK Magazine which specializes in English news. Is it okay if I speak in English?

Karin turned her head to look the red haired girl who asked the question in full English.

Jane: I would like to direct this question to both of you if you would not mind.

Kaname : Go ahead Miss Jane.

Jane : Is both of you living together?

Kaname : If yes,will there be any problem?

Jane :No, not a problem. But, I would love to hear Miss Risa’s voice.She have not answered any question.

Kaname : I don’t think me answering all the question is a problem (smiles)

Jane : She cant understand English I suppose?

Kaname : Anymore questions Miss Jane?

Jane : Mr Ishikawa,why would you want to take somebody out of your level to be your girlfriend? She cant even understand English.

Kaname was a bit shocked when Jane ask him a very daring question and he look at her with no expression at all.

Risa on the other hand just stare at Jane and she waited until the commotion settled down. Jane’s question has received positive and negatives responses from the whole crowd.Some are agreeing on her devious statement and some are just against her rudeness.

Kaname : Is that a matter to you?

Jane : I mean,you as the heir of the company,you can find somebody else standing at the same level as yours, she cant speak English. She cant even understand--

Kaname was about to go against Jane’s statement when Risa put her hand on his as if to not let him speak.

Kaname quickly turned around to look at Risa but Risa didn’t turn to look at him,instead she has her eyes focused on Jane.

Risa: Excuse me,Miss Jane? [ in English]

Risa’s short statement made the whole crowd goes very very upbeat especially Jane who seem to be a bit pale when she actualy realized Risa understood everything that she said. Colors seem to be draining out of her body that she sweat a bit when Risa’s cold eyes were focused on her

While at the side of the room,Isane and Akira seems to be jaw-dropped when they heard Risa’s perfect English coming out from her very own mouth.

Isane :… She can speak--

Akira : Wait,shoot.Oh my heart, Risa can speak in English?

Mia : I told you,you both know nothing about her (grinning)

Isane has his eyes locked on Risa because he is still surprised on what happened just a few seconds ago and he didn’t even blink at all.

Kaname tried to hold his surprise because it would look really bad to express his shock infront of all the media people. He flinched but he took control of his body instantly.

Risa : Miss Jane, I would really love if you could repeat your lovely question (smiles)

Jane : I…I was just…I

Risa : Next.

Jane sat down right away and her voice seem to be lost because she is still in shock about what had happened just now.

The conference when on smoothly and it ends about 15 minutes later. The security accompanied all three of them to the back and all the medias were asked to leave the conference room.

Mia : You did great!!! (clapping)

Risa : That was intense.

Kaname didn’t say a word when they got into the room, he just stood there and his eyes never left Risa.

Akira : (looking at Risa)

Isane : Good Job Risa .

Risa: Thank you (smiles)

Karin : I knew that girl would return this time.

Mia : You knew it all along don’t you?

Karin : That Jane girl loves making everything look bad.

Akira : Did you like did some practice with Risa?

Karin : Practice on what ?

Akira : English?

Karin : No. Why would Risa need any practice on English.

Suddenly all four of them turn to Risa

Akira : Is there any other thing we don’t know about you Risa?

Kaname : (staring at Risa)

Mia : More like everything.

Karin : Alright, why not we discuss about this over lunch later.Let Risa and Kaname rest okay?

Risa : (nodding)

Mia : Here Risa.Your jacket.

Risa : Thank you!