A Fragment Of Our Memories

Have Yourself Disguised

School Class 1-1

"Ah! You're late for the first time and plus... your face is swollen", Kauro noticed. Shina laughed and explained her tripped while heading to school. She went to the clinic to get some ice pack.

"Nishiki-san. That doesnt look like a clumsy accident. Did someone slap you?", the school doctor asked. "No way. Everyone loves me, Doctor", Shina bragged then left the room.

The rest of the day were spent with her classmates talking about karaoke's and having fun. "Have you ever done Karaoke?", Reiko asked. "I did... I... also have audience", Shina faked a smile.

Underground Bar

Akio threw a bag to Shina. "Use that. We have a lot of customers today. Be sure to entertain them well", Akio ordered. Shina opened the bag and saw wig, contact lenses and a knee high dress. "Can I choose what to wear?", Shina asked. "The daring the better", Akio puffed his cigarette.

Shina entered the rest room and dressed up. She stared at herself at the mirror. "Now... I look like a whore", Shina sighed. She went outside and stood at the center stage. It was just small and enough for two people. She held the guitar and started to sing.

"Hmmm. She's pretty good", a customer elbowed Akio. "But this aint some acoustic cafe or what... make her do something more. It's a waste you're keeping her. I'll buy her", the customer stood up. He walked towards her and grabbed her legs making Shina fall off the stage. "Hey... Missy... why dont you just dance for us?!", the customer reeks of beer. Shina held her guitar prepared to slam it to the customer if he went bad. A man pulled the drunk customer and gave him a good punch. "Are you alright?", he asked. Shina bowed and ran towards the rest room. She locked herself inside and fight the tears. "I'm sick of this... someone... please save me", Shina said in her mind.

After Work... Same Streets

Some memories flashed on her mind. Claws. Fangs. Blue Jacket.

She looked around and saw a furball. She poked it and it moved. It was revealed to be a black cat. It was badly wounded and weak. Shina took it and brought it at a nearby veterenarian clinic.

The Clinic was about to close. "Doc. Please help this poor guy", Shina begged. The doctor took pity and treated the cat.

Present...

Mahiru and Kuro passed by a pet shop. "Kuro... want another bell?", Mahiru asked. "Shut up... you're getting noisy as each day passes", Kuro walked beside him. "Kuro... Lily said he once got a ring as a collateral in the contract. What did you once have?", Mahiru asked.

Kuro just kept silent and continued walking.

Flashback...

Sleepy Ash woke up in his cat form. He heard a woman humming and the sound of sizzling. He opened his eyes and saw that he was inside a house. The lady went out of the kitchen and placed the food at the center table of the living room. "Neko? Are you already awake? I prepared some milk for you", Shina said. Neko? Is that my new name? I hate it though. Sleepy Ash passed by the milk and went at the table. He searched for something he wanted to eat. "Is there anything you want?", Shina asked. Sleepy Ash went down the table and headed at the kitchen. Shina followed him. He opened the drawers and saw potato chip. "So you like chips?", Shina asked. She opened it and gave it to Sleepy Ash.

There was a phone call.

Kauro: Shina, we're headed to the amusement park tomorrow. Do you want to go?

Shina: Really?!

Kauro: So you're coming?

Shina: I actually adopted a cat. He's badly hurt so... I cant come with you guys.

Shina ended the call. "So lucky for those guys. They can play all day", Shina sighed and started eating.

So far, she never gave me anything yet. The contract is not official.

The Next Day

Shina left Sleepy Ash at her apartment to meet with Akio at a restaurant. She was wearing a black dress with velvet laces.

"You look plain today. Well. Your face value will pay it off", Akio said while Shina sits beside her. Akio placed his arms around Shina. "Wanna go really cozy?", Akio whispered on her ears. Shina made some distance but Akio pulled her closer having him rubbed against her. "Stop flirting in the daylight", a client came. It was all about human trafficking this time. "Your woman really looks yummy", the client licked his lips. "Oh, dont talk like that. I never touched her even once so dont you dare even daydream about that", Akio threatened. The client went away. "Geez, the only reason why I cant touch you is because of your mom. If only I knew you would be this hot...then I shouldnt have married that old hag", Akio licked Shina's cheek. Shina tried to get away. "Listen... if you defy my orders. I have no choice but to kill your Mom", Akio chuckled.

Shina went inside the rest room and washed her face. She saw a man behind him in the mirror and held tighter on the sink. She turned around and saw a man in blue jacket. "Who are you?", Shina asked. "I came for a work. I need to get that man's address. The one you were talking to", Sleepy Ash answered. "Why do you need it?", Shina asked. "I need to find someone. And he..somehow... has some information", Sleepy ash yawned. "That...that's my father. What do you need from him?", Shina asked. " I never heard of a daughter getting licked in the face. Is he a cat?", Sleepy Ash asked. Shina flushed and was embarassed. She went home and locked herself.

Shina's POV

That man was right. There's no father who would have any intentions for their daughter. But...that's not my real Dad. My real Dad was very caring. He's a good man and yet...

The cat was sleeping at the couch. I forgot to leave something to eat. I placed him on my lap and tried to wake him up. "Ash... that would be your name. Ash... did you know? Akio... that bastard... licked me in my cheeks today. I'm really sick of it. I... want to get out of his grip but then", tears started falling. This is bad, the cat's wound would probably hurt. I wiped my tears. "I wont buy you any colar. Maybe your owner would be.looking for you sooner or later. I wont buy you a colar because I wont try to make you a slave. You have me... is that enough? I... just need someone also. Someone who's presence is enough. Will you be that one? Ash?", I cried as she carressed Ash.

Author's Note:

I wont be pulling off some mature contents so dont worry.

Thanks for reading this far.