For the past few weeks, Haruki chose to stay in the family's house. It is usually a long journey from the house to his office but being in the house was a constant reminder of who he was, the number of people he had who depended on him making the right decisions, and the power he wielded.
He invited his aunt over for dinner. She appeared very enthusiastic when she walked into the dining room just in time. She smiled broadly and sat down like a kid invited to a birthday party.
"So, do you like her?" she asked him with eyes sparkling.
He leaned back holding back a smile at the childish cuteness her enthusiasm gave her and asked, "What do you think?"
"I think you like her. Why else will you invite me over?" She paused and met his gaze thoughtfully with the corner of her lips turning downwards. "You want me to find a new lady for you?"
"No, I think she is good enough but she says she has someone on her mind," he replied. "What do you suggest?"
