A/N: Hello Readers

It has been a long time since I last wrote the chapter to I for You, For Me!

"The Game of the heart" is the new installment of the saga. I did not want to write an encyclopedia of I For You, You for me [lol] I myself got confuse on what number chapter was next to be uploaded lol. But thank you for the support on the last chapter, greatly appreciate it. So here is "The Game of the heart"

The Game Of The Heart

"She has your happiness now?" uttered a sorrowful Kaeru as she sat on the stairwell of Hotsuma's new alcove studio apartment. A tear running down her left cheek. She picked her head up from the wall to make eye contact with her estranged husband as he walked out the elevator. Hotsuma peered down at her and sighed. "How did you find me?" He asked taking a handkerchief out of his chest pocket, dabbing at the corner of his mouth where blood still trickled from his altercation with Tenchi.

Kaeru stood up eyes glistening and a weak smile came across her face. "You're predictable. You got roughed up again. Let me guess by Tenchi?" Hotsuma furrowed his eye brows, "That's not the valid answer I was looking for." He walked off punching the digits of his security system. Kaeru followed behind reaching into her purse, she passed a paper to Hotsuma. "I hired a Private Investigator. I have had them for a couple of weeks now because I knew you were going to do something like this." She declared, Hotsuma parted his lips as if to say something only to be curious enough to go through the pictures. "We were not in the states long, but with you willfully wanting to marry me, I knew you weren't serious. It was just your way of a publicity stunt." Kaeru took off her fedora and ran her fingers through her dark brown locks. She took a seat in front of the busted blond Adonis, crossing her legs she took in the avant-garde looking apartment. "I like this place better than your last. I wouldn't mind having this for spousal support."

"Spousal support, are you out of your mind?!" Hotsuma threw the pictures at her.

"You was with her, weren't you? Your even wearing the same clothes when I last seen you." Kaeru walked over to the window and peered down at Shibuya busy streets. Crossing her arms in front of her, "She had the baby. Didn't she?" Kaeru looked away as tears ran down her face again.

Hotsuma was at a loss for words. Despite him not loving Kaeru the way she wanted him to love her, he knew Kiyomi was watching over all the events that has taken place and was greatly unhappy, since Kaeru and him was brought back into each other lives. He sauntered over to the bar, and grabbed a bottle of Hennessey. Kaeru quickly came to his side grabbing the flask containing the auburn liquid from his grip. As she did so, some the liquid flew out of the bottle, "Say Something!" She ordered him. Hotsuma eyed her and walked to the couch. "Don't say anything then. She's a confused little school girl. Can't decide on if she wants to go right or left. But I will sure say this…she doesn't love you like you love her, and don't tell me you don't because you would not be back here in Tokyo to claim her." She paused, no response came from Hotsuma. Kaeru scoffed, "Who seduced who, she or you?" she asked hoping to provoke him a bit more.

"That's none of your concern, I am on to you Kaeru. Get out!" Hotsuma rushed over to her grabbing her arm. Kaeru successfully got out of his grasp.

"You didn't like me badmouthing her. Move on! She is not going to love you." Hotsuma pranced around running his hands through his mane before heading to the bar and pushed all the wines and liquor onto the floor. Kaeru was not expected him to get into his jealous rage. She covered her ears as each bottle made a crashing sound on the wooden floor. Resting on the opposite table from the bar, he tried to regain his composure. He knew Kaeru was right but he was too stubborn to accept the truth.

Kaeru slowly approached him, "Tell me you don't love her. Just forget the child you have together. Just erase her out of your memory. It is only about us now! I've waited my whole life to feel your touch, I've always wanted to know how Kiyomi felt when you kissed her. Please don't abandon me, not like this!" Kaeru pleaded burying her body into his. Hotsuma could not find the words to tell her, in turn her just wrapped his arms around her and held her close as he battled his own emotions.

"She's beautiful." Tenchi exclaimed as he turned to Ryoko holding Sachi in his arms. He did not forgot the match he had with Hotsuma two hours ago in the hospitals parking lot, now he had to prove he can do a better job as a step-father. Ryoko health was improving but her mobility was limited. She could only make her way at short distances and had to utilize a wheelchair if it was outside her hospital room. Today was a different day that will change her life for the better despite the dark cloud that loomed over in the distance. Tenchi had a big plan for her.

"Ms. Hakubi we will take Sachi with us now for the duration of the evening, to run some exams and monitor her sleep." The nurse said as she walked over to Tenchi and placed the bundle of joy in the bassinet. Ryoko pouted as she waved a goodbye to her offspring making its way out of the room. "She will be fine. Don't worry. Let's go and get some fresh air." Ryoko quickly obliged and waited for Tenchi to fetch the wheelchair.

"I almost forgot the smell of the cherry blossoms this time of the year." She closed her eyes taking in a whiff of the strong cherry scent. Tenchi saw a steeple ahead and smiled to himself. Tenchi and Ryoko finally reached the steps of the church. Ryoko gave a curious look, "Tenchi?" she turned back to look at Tenchi.

"Something I have been wanting to do for a long time." He pushed Ryoko up the ramp and entered the church. They were welcomed with a candle lit alter that consist of twenty-five candles. Ryoko stared at awe as Tenchi came to a halt a few feet away, he wheeled Ryoko towards him. "I love you." He said looking to her with such sincerity. He took her hands in his and planted kisses on each. He looked once more in her golden pools of her eyes before he sauntered over to the alter appearing to be looking for something. Ryoko sat and watch not daring to question what he was up to. Tenchi then spotted a white Broderie anglaise lace cloth on a wooden table. He placed it over Ryoko's head and knelt before her giving her an angelic appearance.

"I,Tenchi Masaki, take you, Ryoko Hakubi, for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part." Tenchi uttered as a tear fell from his eye. Ryoko closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

"I do." She responded as she re opened her eyes. She then began to recite the vows to the best of her ability. "I, Ryoko Hakubi, take you, Tenchi Masaki, for my lawful husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part."

"I do." He held her face in his hands, taking in her beauty before kissing her. As they parted Ryoko gave him a questioning look, "Does this make things official? Are we husband and wife?" Tenchi sadly peered down, "In this setting, yes. I am committed to you in the presence of Kamisama, but we aren't legally husband and wife. I could not pass this opportunity up to give myself to you completely." Ryoko smiled and placed her hand on his cheek. "Your amazing, my Tenchi. This is what matters that we commit under Kamisama. Just us and for Sachi." They kissed again.

"What does this mean for us, now?" Kaeru peered up at Hotsuma as they sat on the floor. She buried her face in his chest as she waited for an answer.

"I need time." Came Hotsuma's reply. Kaeru raised her head and looked him in the eye. She was about to protest when he looked at her. "Do not force me to make a decision." Kaeru looked down at her feet, "Very well." She said and got up and walked out the apartment.

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"Don't flatter yourself, Ryoko." Kaeru scoffed to Ryoko before sauntering out the hospital room.