The Curse of the Iwasakis

Chapter 3

Aiko's POV

I slammed my hand down on the stupid thing they call an alarm before sitting up in my bed and stretching, groaning slightly as I began to prepare for another day at school. After getting dressed and brushing my teeth, I went downstairs to prepare breakfast.

"Damn, looks like I'll have to go shopping after work today." I muttered to myself, looking at the almost empty fridge.

"Looks like I'm skipping breakfast." I pulled out some leftover rice from yesterday and set about cooking up some fish to accompany it.

"Mika, Myou, breakfast!" I called up the stairs. The twins came running down the stairs just as the phone rang. Stopping at the last stair, they looked at me curiously.

"Just sit down and eat" I ordered sternly, pointing to the table.

"I'll get it." After making sure they sat down, I quickly ran to answer the phone.

"Um, hello?"

"Ah, yes, hello. I was wondering if a Iwasaki Kohana was available." A smooth voice replied.

"I'm afraid that she's deceased. If you need anything you'll have to talk to me." I replied calmly.

"I'm sorry to hear that. If you don't mind my asking, who is this 'Me'?" The smooth voice answered calmly.

"My name is Iwasaki Aiko, Mr.?"

"Ah, how rude of me. My name is Ootori Yoshio."

"What did you want to talk to my mother about Mr. Ootori?"

"I was wondering if you and your family might like to join me and my sons for a friendly dinner next week at 5." I shrugged to myself.

"I'd be happy to. However, I do ask that you not get upset if we end up having to cancel." The man chuckled.

"Yes, of course. Have a good day ma'am."

"You too."

I hung up the phone and sighed. What the hell does Mr. Ootori want with us? Does he want us to repay him for the help he gave us with the medical bills? I sure hope not. Just then I felt a tug on my skirt. Looking down, I saw Myou looking up at me with owlish eyes.

"We're done." I sighed.

"Alright, now off to school!" Taking Myou's hand, I led him towards the door where Mika was already putting on her shoes. This is gonna be a looong week

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This was gonna be a lot longer. Unfortunately, life tends to get in the way. Between drivers ed, doing things with friends that I've never done before (like going trick-or-treating with them (NO! We are NOT too old to be doing so!!! We are still kids dammit!!! Besides, it's better than going to parties and getting drunk or doing drugs.), or inviting them to my house to hang out), school, homework and my normal free time activities, I've had no time. Like, none. I'm really very sorry!!! Please believe me when I say I'm not abandoning you guys!!!!