Lift To The Cosmos

Chapter 4

I found myself being cramped in a supply closet. Akiyoshi told me to grab some clothes from the top shelf, to put my hair in a ponytail and take my glasses off.

I frowned, "Why?"
"Disguise, now hurry." He called from outside the door.

I heard footsteps fade out, I sighed then my face turned sour at the outfit Akiyoshi held up, "You have to be kidding."

Moments later, I stepped out wearing a pink kimono, and his choice of clothing was strange. Also without my glasses I couldn't see too well from far away.

I saw a figure wave at me; I felt nervous and walked over, hoping it was Akiyoshi. To my relief it was, I pulled an annoyed face, "These aren't very good disguises... Who's is this?"

"These are the only clothes I have with me on the satellite, that's my cousin's kimono. So, you don't have to be jealous." He gave me a cheeky wink, I laughed, "What? I wasn't!"

I peered over my shoulder as he led me to the train, I felt wearily, "What about the control room?"
"I need to see what they're up to... If anyone asks were here for the party."
I raised an eyebrow, "Party..?"
"The leader's party... I'm Karl and you're Hannah."
"But wont he know what they look like?"
"He sends out invites to randomers, so nope! He won't have a clue."
I shook my head, "What if they recognise us?"
"You look different without your glasses and dressed like that. I didn't know it was possible for you to look more divine." He smirked.
The train doors opened, I gulped, "So can I make up my own back story or do you already have one?"
"Were a couple, you moved from England to Japan, now were engaged. Enough?" He said in quite a careless rush.

I narrowed my eyes, "I guess."

We entered the party room, I was worried if the Leader was expecting a present, but he didn't seem to notice us even arrive.

Akiyoshi leaned towards my ear, "When we got enough info, I'll give you signal for us to go."

I nodded quietly; we split up and walked over to people chatting away. A few girls commented on my kimono. I made up a story about how I was a successful artist in Japan, whilst my fiancé sat on his arse all day watching anime.

Whilst, Akiyoshi on the other hand was saying how he was a rich powerful tycoon owning businesses and even was friends with the Queen... Not sure what Queen. But I don't think he mentioned his fiancé at all.

"You're a very lucky man; she looks like a bright young lady." A man commented.
Akiyoshi smiled to himself as his eyes drifted over to me, "She is."

I felt a tap on the shoulder, I turned to see Mr Styles, "Sorry, I never got your name you are?"
"Hannah." I smiled nervously.

He snatched my hand and kissed it, "Funny, you're engaged and yet, no ring." I felt a lump in my throat. He had a devilish look in his eye, did he see through my disguise?

I tried to remain calm as my smile wore thin, "He buy me one, but I didn't like it. He hasn't had the chance to get me another due to... circumstances."

Mr Styles nodded, "Of course he hasn't."
From nowhere he grabbed me by the wrist, I flinched as he twisted it slightly, I held back a cry as he whispered in my ear, "You have some nerve. I could have you shot right now for what you did-"
"Are you okay, my dear?" A reassuring voice spoke from behind.

Mr Styles dropped me to the ground and left the room, Akiyoshi placed his arm round me, "What did he say?"

I watched Mr Styles as he stepped out the room to the guards, "We need to go... Now."