Tokyo Deception

26

        When Mimi got to Ritsu's Mimi told her the same thing she told Yoshi and they talked for an hour before Mimi said she had to go. Before Mimi left she made Ritsu promise to come and visit her as soon as she could. Mimi knew her best friend was even busier these days now that she had to take over Jinpachi's job.

When Mimi got home she packed all of her clothes, some pictures and keepsakes she did not want to leave and everything in her office. There was not that much she was taking with her in a way it made her feel sad. Eight years of her life had accumulated in this house and she barely had anything to show for it. Mimi then sat down and wrote two letters. After she had finished writing Mimi went to bed she knew she had a long day ahead of her.

When Motoko arrived the next morning the movers had been and gone they were thrilled when Mimi told them how much they would be moving.

Motoko walked up to Mimi as she was stuffing things into the back of her car and said, "So you're finally leaving then; man I'm going to miss you girl."

Mimi turned around and gave Motoko a hug then replied, ''It's time I moved on don't you think. I'm going to miss you too; so you have to promise me you are going to come and visit. You and your family are always welcome any time."

"You have really grown up in the past year. You should be very proud of yourself Mimi." Motoko really wanted Mimi to know how proud she was of her.

Mimi walked back to the house with Motoko when they got to the front door Mimi grabbed the letters and a wooden box that had been sitting on the front step, and then gave them to Motoko.

"This letter is for Otou-sama." Mimi held up an envelope that had Otou-sama written on it. ''And these are for Hatori." Mimi handed Motoko the box and an envelope with Hatori written on it.

Mimi then took the two keys to the house off of her key chain and handed them to Motoko and said, "You will find out soon enough. I've started the process to divorce Hatori, I'm not asking for anything and he can have this house. He was the one that designed it and he really does love it."

Motoko took the letters, the box and the keys, "If Hatori asks where you are what should I tell him?"

"If you could keep it a secret for a few months I would really appreciate it. I still don't know if I can trust myself not to try and get him back yet." Mimi answered she knew that she had come a long way but she still knew there was a part of her that was weak and she did not fully trust herself.

"Fair enough. What about Shigure?" Motoko asked she wanted the two of them to get together so badly but she did not want to push Mimi either.

"Yeah it's fine to tell him where I am but only if he asks. By the way you can read the letters if you want. Well I think that's it I should get going. Motoko give everyone my love and take care of yourself." Mimi said trying not to cry.

They hugged each other again then Mimi got into her car and drove off.

Motoko was very curious about what was in the letters and figured Mimi, probably wanted her to read them. Motoko carefully opened up the letter to her father:

Dear Otou-sama,

I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the years. I am so grateful to you and happy that you have become my Otou-sama. I wish things could have worked out for me and Hatori, but as with a lot of things in life that was not meant to be. Although it saddens me greatly I finally realise it's time to move on and stand on my own two feet. What you will find out in a few weeks is that I have started divorce proceedings. I want to make this as quick and painless as possible for both Hatori and myself. So I have decided not to ask for anything. The truth is and has always been I loved your son for him and not his money. I had enough of my own money to live on going into the marriage and luckily I have that going out so I'm only taking that.

I was so touched the day you came down to check on me and I have nothing to give you to show how thankful I am for that. Please know this, I will always consider you my Otou-sama and everyone in the Kanzaki family my family. I am moving to Izu and you and the family are always welcome in my home anytime. Finally I am returning the debit card you gave me and all the money that is in the account. Thank you so much for your help and support.

Love always Mimi.

Motoko felt touched by what Mimi had written and thought it was such a nice thing to say to her father. Motoko then put the letter back into the envelope and then opened the envelope addressed to Hatori, and took out the letter.

Dear Hatori,

I'm not exactly sure how to start this letter there are so many things I want to say. I guess a good place to start is by saying I still love you and I always will. But it is time that we ended our marriage and although a part of me still wants to try and make things work I know that we will be better off ending it here. I have asked my lawyer to start the paperwork so that we can get divorced. I am not asking for any money or property. All of it is yours and I feel you should keep it. All I am asking is that you let me keep the house I bought with my own money.

I just want you to know that I am so happy that you were in my life and that despite the bad times you have made me so very happy. Thank you. I have left you the box with half of Isamu's things. You were his father and you deserve to keep some things of his. I wish you all the happiness in the world Hatori.

Love Mimi.

Motoko thought this was short and sweet and she understood why Mimi did not want Hatori to know where she was. Motoko understood Mimi was trying to break the pattern she had got herself into with Hatori. After she put the letter back into the envelope and both letters and the box into her car, she opened the front door of the house and walked about inside. Motoko felt the house had somehow lost its heart and now it felt like an empty shell. She remembered how happy Hatori and Mimi were when they first moved in and their love filed this house and made it come alive. Thinking about this started to make her feel sad and Motoko decided it was time to leave. She turned and walked out of the front door then locked it and put the keys into her handbag and got into her car and drove off to deliver the first letter.