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The Reunion

Chapter 1

Very often, true love ends with happy conclusions. Yes, most of the fairy tales, manga and romantic animes. We believe that love is the greatest thing above all here in the world. That once it enters your heart it cannot be wavered. For true love comes only once in our lives.

Indeed, I was one of those people who strongly believe on it.

Was

I thought when he confessed everything would be fine. The happiness I felt made me assume that we will be together in my wildest imagination that it would happen, the one thing that killed my heart. On the day of my high school graduation, I was happy beyond anything. I said this is day I finally going to do it. The day I decided to pursue my dream.

Together.

With him.

I was cheerfully waiting for him outside our manor. Early morning I invited him to our place. I wanted to tell him that finally I acquired the courage to move forward. I wanted him to be the first person to know of my plans. Yes, him. Neither my parents nor Jun and not even the gang but him.

I was sitting on the bench near the fountain as I glanced on the majestic night sky. I thrilled just imagining how he would react. I knew that he would love it. He always believes on me and on my talent. He has always been there beside for the last 2 years of my life so I am sure he would want to be with me while pursuing my dream to be a famous singer.

The place was a bit noisy due to the party music but I cannot hear anything but the rumbling of my heart. I stared on my watch to check the time and it was already 8:30 of the evening. Well that was a bit weird. This would be the first time he was late on our date. The last time he stood me up was ages ago and ended terrible. I was brought to the hospital and was comatose for week. After that, he swore to me he would never be late.

I tried to calm myself. It is just 30 minutes. Maybe he had to do some errands. Yes, probably some errands. I told myself as I closed my eyes.

"Megumi"

I jumped on him as soon as I heard his voice. "What took you so long?" I pouted.

He never said a word but he simply embraced tightly as if he did not want to let me go.

"Hey" I whispered at him. "Something matter? Something you would like to tell me,"

He smiled. "I am… I am just so happy I met someone like you in my life. I never thought a man like me can ever deserve someone as sweet, gentle, talented and funny like you."

My heart swelled. "Me too" I felt my cheeks burned after hearing his words.

He placed his hand on my back and pulled me closer. My face on his chest, I could perfectly hear every beat of his heart. Then, he gently held my chin up towards his face as he lower to cross the tiny distance between our lips.

His kiss was heaven to me. Sweet and gentle. I never get tired of this I told myself once when he kissed me all of a sudden on one of our dates. I slowly put my hand on his nape as I stroke his soft hair. I shivered because honestly it was the first time I did that on him. Most of the time I just embrace him whenever we kiss however, this time, I felt the urge of taking a step towards him. Probably because I have decided that, he is the right one for me. The man I would want to spend my entire life.

"Meg..." he whispered as he broke our kiss. "Please…don't make it hard for… me" as he catch his breath. "I have to… tell…you...why I was late." He uttered with a worried voice. "Something happened… and… I"

I placed a finger on his lips to shut him. "It's alright. I am not mad. I do not care what happened. What matters is that you are here with me. That's all I need." I beamed as I lovingly stare at him. The man who owns my heart.

"Thank you." I whispered as I touched his face. I did not know the reason but I wanted to memorize every detail of his face. As I closed my eyes, I caressed his contours, his forehead, his prominent nose, his soft cheeks, and his irresistible lips that often bring me joy.

"Meg, what are you trying to do?"

A small grin painted on my face, "Nothing... I just wanted to learn the face of my first fan. You know what…I have decided to go."

"What? I do not understand. Where are you going?"

I laughed hearing his shaking voice yet I kept my eyes closed. "Silly. What I am trying to tell you is that I have decided to become a singer. I want to pursue my dream like you have always believed on me."

He held my hand, the one that was touching my face. "Open your eyes."

Yes as I slowly obey him.

Then I saw his passionate eyes, burning with love the same as mine for him, as if telling me how glad he is with my decision.

"I am so happy for you. That was the best thing I have heard coming from you. I cannot believe you have finally gained enough confidence. Oh! I am indeed happy!" and he pulled me close once again to seal a kiss.

On the other hand, this time as he kissed me, I decided to kiss him back in a more passionate way. I have always wanted to do that however I was just too timid to take a move. I am afraid he could see me as an easy girl, which I am clearly not. I placed my hands once again on his nape but this time to make our kiss a bit deeper. I felt glad when he even pulled me closer as if crashing my body on him but not painful.

The kiss lasted longer than what we usually do. It was different. It was though we were both starving for each other. Then he decided to break it. "Meg… this is not right. We should not…" he was panting as he tenderly touched my face. "I should have not done that. I should not take advantage of you even just for the reason of my emotions. Please forgive me…" as he kissed my forehead.

I held both of his hands and brought it to my lips. Then I closed my eyes as I caressed my face on his hands like a cat. I moved closer to him then I lightly kissed him on his lips.

I gently opened my eyes facing directly on him. There were no words that can explain how much I love this man. I felt like I was in a different dimension where we were all alone. All I can see was him. All I could hear was our hearts beating with same tempo. It was just Yahiro and me.

He swayed to hide his blushing face. Then I held his face with my hands. "I want to." Then I kissed him, this time more gentle and soft. "Please…" as I murmured.

He held my shoulders. "Are you sure? I do not think we should. You have to hear me first Meg… I…"

I jumped on him and embraced him firmly. "Please. For this moment, can we please just stop thinking of anything other than what we feel? Yahiro, do you still love me? It's all I need to know."

He shook down then looked straight to my eyes. "I am in love with you then, now and tomorrow. It will always be you. No matter what happens. I will always love you."

Tears of happiness started to race down my face. I held his hands and run towards the little playhouse built when Jun and I were still young. I used little since for us it was little but for the likes of Hikari you could probably say it was like half of their home.

The moment I shut the door, he pushed me against the wall and hungrily kissed me. To my surprise, I returned him back with equal desire. I felt that if I do not do it I would simply going to explode. Then he held me up, my back still against the wall, as his kiss traveled on my face. I tingled as he kissed my forehead then my nose afterward my cheeks and back on my lips. After that, he softly bit my ears that cause me to shudder even more.

As he trailed down the contours of my jaw, I knew I could still stop it. My sanity was still holding me up from complete madness. I knew my body was shivering as if I was in the middle of a blizzard. Yet I was not sure if I was shivering because of fear or anticipation of what he would do next.

I softly moaned when he suck my neck. Goodness! I felt heaven. I did not know what pushed me but suddenly my hands were stroking his hair, pressing him more onto me. It was thrilling as he kissed me while gently caressing my body with his hands. I felt his hands were all over me but the softness of his touch was telling me that everything was going to be fine. He was as if assuring my security. With that on my mind, I finally let go of the remaining percent of my sanity. I do not care less what will happen. All I know is that everything is going to be fine as long as I am with him.

"Meg…" he whispered.

"Hmn…" I murmured.

"Please tell me to stop. At this moment, I can still hold back..."

I looked at him in his eyes. Pain was all over his face. Torn between right and wrong but I have completely made my decision. "I love you… so much," I confessed as I reach for his lips and completely surrender everything for him.

Everything was going to be fine… yes as long as I am with him.

That was what I thought and felt.

Nevertheless, I never knew my little fantasy would end so quickly. How my heart was ruin into pieces. I could still remember the whole thing as though it only happened yesterday.

After we have done it, I woke up in the morning with full contentment in my heart. Yahiro was already up but he did not bother to wake me since he knew I was exhausted. I did not even know how he was able to do it but there was breakfast on our side table.

"What time is it?" I asked as covered myself with blanket. Now that everything was back, I felt embarrassed with myself. Letting him see everything of me burned my cheeks.

He laughed as he moved closer. He was already on his clothes, which made me even more timid. "You don't have to do that. I have seen everything last night, if you still can remember." He teased.

His words made me feel even worse; I wanted to shun myself from him. Swiftly, he held both my shoulders; "Are…you still…uhmm" I was a bit surprise hearing him stammer while he blushed.

"What?"

"Are… still sore? I am so sorry. I should have been more careful." He worried. "I'm sorry for hurting you…,"he murmured.

I beamed at him. My heart swelled seeing him like that. "No… Thank you Yahiro for that wonderful night." I kissed him softly. "Thank you for everything."

He looked at me. "Megumi, I love you. Please don't forget about that."

Yes, I know… I never forget about that. However, I never imagine that the man who brought me love was also going to be the man that would cause me to despise love. I quivered as I heard the news. Yahiro was engaged to a daughter of an oil tycoon. Engaged after we made love five days ago.

The promises, the security I felt, the declaration of love. Everything shattered.

I could not feel anything. My body went numb. Was it right? I guess I must have heard the wrong news. Nevertheless, seeing the headlines now, I felt like a complete idiot. How could I surrender myself to a man who never really cared for me at all?

I love you. Please do not forget about that.

I wanted to see him. I wanted to know if he lied to me. I wanted to know the reason why he is getting married. Was I hopeless? I do not understand anymore. If he loves me, how could he do this to me?

"Megumi, are you alright?" Jun worriedly asked. "Do you want me to see him? Oh! I am absolutely mad at him. How could he hurt you like this? He swore to me he will take care of you since he stood you up."

"Jun," I held his arm. "Please, I need to see him. Just once. I do not want you to hurt him. Just let bring me to him. Can you do that for me?" I scribbled on the board Yahiro bought me on our first date.

Jun simply shook his head. "Fine, I will bring you to him but if he hurt once more I swear I could kill him." He furiously uttered as he strode away.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon. I was waiting for Jun so we could both go to see him. I dressed up properly to avoid my depression from showing off. Then I heard a soft knock on the door.

It was Jun and Ryuu.

"Shall we go now" I flipped the board.

Jun smashed the cabinet based him, "We are not going anymore! That jerk! Megumi, do not try to talk to him anymore. Understand! He is a complete idiot!"

I was mortified seeing Jun furious like this. "But why cannot I see him?" I turned to Ryuu.

Ryuu seemed to be mad, however he was a bit calmer than Jun. "Megumi… I do not think you should know it. This is not the right time. Nonetheless, your brother is right. It is best if you should not see him."

I walked towards them and grab Ryuu, "Why? Tell me! I need to know why! Why is he getting married? Why is he doing this to me? I need to know it from him not from any piece of gossip." I shouted. Both of them were shocked with my action but I could care less. I was shaking as I held Ryuu because I was trying to hold myself from crying. At this second, I could not be weak or they might misunderstand Yahiro again.

"You cannot speak again with him."

I glared at Jun, "I would see him even if you do not accompany me."

"He is not here anymore." Jun stopped me. "He went to States last night with his fiancé. I tried to call him but he was not answering his phone. Here." He handed me a letter. "He left this to their family assistant. It is for you"

I gazed at the letter. "I want to read it alone." I requested.

Jun simply nodded and asked Ryuu to come with him.

My hands were trembling as I opened the letter. I sat on the corner of my bed and start reading it. It was a simple note. A simple note that cut my heart. Tears swelled on my eyes. How could he do this to me? What made him think I could easily do this? Stupid! Idiot! I screamed to myself I wept alone.

Meg,

I am sorry. Please forget me from now on.

Yahiro

10 years later

"Morning Hikari!" Akira gleefully welcomed her on their monthly reunion. "How is it going?" she asked as she swiftly clung beside her.

Tadashi jumped on his seat and quickly went on Akira's side. "You should be really careful. You can't just run while you are pregnant." He worriedly said.

"Tadashi's right." Kei interrupted as he stole Hikari from Akira's grip. "You should try to listen to you husband for once. Any moment you will give birth and you are still running around like a high school student.

Akira was about to hit Tadashi but decided to just let it go. "Fine, you win this time!" she pouted as she followed him to the table.

Hikari simply grinned and joined them on the table. "I'm just so happy seeing you all here. Even Yahiro is here." She looked at the corner where Yahiro was enjoying a cup of hot caramel macchiato. "How is Lindsay? We have not seen her for a while. Why did not you bring her? I am pretty sure Akira would love to see her. Right?" she turned to Akira who was bringing out some boxes of chocolate cupcakes.

"Yeah. What a shame! I wanted to see her face when I give this to her. Oh well! Just give this to her I'm sure she would love this!" she giggled as she handed it over to him.

Yahiro laid down the coffee and stared at the cupcakes for a while before accepting it. "I understand that you were fond of her on your first trimester but you should not spoil her too much. I am certainly having difficulties on disciplining her because she knows she has both you and Hikari on your side," He sighed.

"But I like her so much!" Akira protested.

Tadashi placed his arm around her, "Yahiro is right dear. Lindsay is her daughter." Then he glanced at him,"Honestly, you are a cool dad. I hope I can learn to manage both the school and my twins similar on how you handle your family business and Lindsay."

"Shall we start talking about our agenda?" Kei interfered. "I believe everything is set now for our wedding net month. Akira, are you sure you can still make the cake?"

"Sure I can. It's the least I can do for my Hikari." Akira said. "Kei your lucky I have changed a bit or else I would never let you take away my Hikari."

Kei smirked. "I'm certain you haven't changed so much based on your behavior earlier."

Hikari suddenly murmured, "Kei, I have something to tell you." Then she took a deep breath before continuing. "I really wanted Megumi and Jun to be on my wedding and…"

Yahiro suddenly dropped the cup on the table on glanced at her, still trying to compose himself although he can clearly hear the beat of his heart.

"Both of them are coming back this Sunday after their concert tour…" Hikari smiled.

Chuuiii: hi guys! It has been a while. Please spare some of my grammar since this just a rough draft. Hope you all enjoy it and please let me know of your reactions ^_^