Dancing with My Devils

As I stare out the window; watching the rain pour, I noticed the black limo pulling into the driveway of The Iyazawa Mansion. I grabbed my suitcase and motioned for my Butler to get the rest. As I walked down the stairs I could hear my dad on the phone with one of his assistants. "I don't care where he's at or what he's doing tell him to get his ass there now!!!" "Yes Mr. Iyazawa, as you wish", she stated with a sound of defeat in her voice. As I came into view, he closed his phone and smiled. "Aeiko, Are you all set to go?", he asked. "Yes Father", I responded as I bowed my head with tears in my eyes. "Hey now, don't cry, I will be back in six months. I have arranged for you to stay with one of my colleagues. You will be more than fine",he said. "Yes Father", I said as I wiped the tears from my eyes. " I love you and I hope you have a safe departure and return." We exchanged hugs and kisses, then parted our separate ways. As I got in the car and closed the door, I took one last look at the place I knew as home. "Drive! ", I yelled as tears ran from my eyes. As the limo pulled out the drive way, the house became like a picture fading away. " Are you ok , Miss Iyazawa? ", The Driver asked. "Oh Daozi, it's just so unfair. Father always leave so quickly and return so slowly. I hate it when he does that! ", I cried. "I'm sorry Miss Iyazawa, " he comforted. "We have known each other for 18 years, we played together; call me Aeiko for Pete's sake" I said rolling my eyes. He nodded. I laid my head on the seat, closed my eyes, and started reminiscing on how everything used to be. I was deepened by my thoughts and memories that I didn't hear Daozi call my name. "I'm sorry Daozi, but did you say something? " I asked. "Yes Miss Aeiko. I was informing you that we will be at the Talehari Airport at approximately 3:15pm. But if you need anything to make you relax and get your mind of things please don't hesitate to ask, " he said with a sly smile. "Thank you for that, " I replied as I tilted my head to be held up by the window. Counting the rain drops hitting the glass; I dozed into a deep slumber.