Kiara!” Ayumi boomed. The young girl threw herself into Kiara's arms. “I've missed you. Did you miss me? Is that why you came back?"Kiara laughed. “Of course. I missed you very much."Ayumi winked to the annoyance of the man who had been walking alongside her in the hall. “And you missed my brother, right?"Kiara held up a hand, forefinger and thumb together to measure a half inch of space between them. “A teensy bit.""Good.” Ayumi linked arms with her. “Come on, I'll show you where you can get breakfast. I've already eaten since it's after ten.” Kiara didn't miss the reproving look for her sleeping in. She couldn't help it. Her body had been so sore that morning, she didn't want to move."Sorry, late night. I didn't realize you knew I was coming."Ayumi nodded. “Yes, I was awake when my brother got the call to come get you.” She lowered her voice. “But don't tell him I was listening outside of his office. He would be so mad at me."Kiara glanced back over her shoulder at the man following them.
