Hey everyone! I'm back! This chapter is relatively short. I didn't mean for it to be this short, but if I went on, it'd be a run-on chapter. Don't worry, I'll make up for it somehow! Here's chapter two!
Disclaimer: I only own the plot.
Chapter two: A High Honor
Teru knocked on the apartment door. A tall woman in her late thirties answered the door. She looked very happy to see Teru.
"Oh, hey Teru! What's up? How's Tasuku?" asked Riko.
Teru sighed. "Nothing."
Riko stood in front of Teru and glared at her. "Spill. Now. Was it something Tasuku said?"
"No." Teru avoided Riko's gaze and stared out the window. "Tasuku and I are having a child."
Riko's face lit up. "A child? Oh that's wonderful!" She notice Teru's glum face. "Why aren't you happy about it?"
"It's a long story."
Riko sat Teru down on the sofa. "I have time."
"Wait. Tasuku doesn't want a child?" asked Riko.
Even hearing the words from Riko made Teru want to cry.
"No. He told me this morning."
Riko leaned back. "That doesn't sound like Tasuku. He loves kids, no matter how much he tries to deny it. Souchirou always told him he'd be godfather if we ever had kids. Tasuku was so excited. He asked if I was pregnant every other day."
That was before Onii-tan died. "He thinks he doesn't deserve a child. He thinks he's done so many bad things in the past that he doesn't deserve to be a father."
Of course. Tasuku really needs to man up. He can't mope about the past anymore. Souichirou gave his life for Tasuku and here he is, moping about it. "You should tell him soon. I mean, you can't hide this forever," said Riko.
"No, I don't suppose. I'm about two months in. He's gonna suspect it sometime, since I'm not giving this child up."
"You're two months in? How adorable!"
Teru smiled. "I know I should at least tell Tasuku first, but how would you like to be the baby's godmother?
Riko smiled. "I'd be honored."
Teru started to laugh. "A baby…Tasuku and I are having a child!"
Teru began to fantasize a life with Tasuku and the child. Riko is happy for her sister-in-law, but she can't help, but feel a little sad. This was the life she and Souichirou could never have.
The ending of the chapter is kind of happy, Teru finally decides she needs to tell Tasuku. What made me sad was writing the part with Riko. I always felt bad for her. She was head over heels in love with Souichirou and he died before they could get married. I'll prolly be back later today with another chapter to make up for this one.
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