How Can I Not Love You
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OK… before I start the second chap…I would like to thank my first 7 reviewers:
Abubi-chan, my first reviewer! Thanks soo much! I'll try to find time to look for that film that you mentioned and watch it…maybe after I write this fic so I would not be getting any ideas and end up making my story just like the film ; )
Aoi-chan07, yes my second reviewer (my are you not enthusiastic ne? kidding!)…Thanks for the compliment wink.
Yanagi-chyan, thanks…well the idea kept on bothering my mind that I just had to write it down… hmm…bout the ages of ToFu…I don't think that was the first or was it…anyway I made that their age because I think that was the proper age for them to have children of that age…uh, do you get what I mean? Of course it will be ToFu till the end! (I'm giving you a clue there)
Mia Fitzpatrick, the genius writer ; )…thank you so much for reviewing! Oh, where can I get a beta reader? (Hehe…pardon my ignorance …hehe). And hai, I am anon
Tofuu kawaii, I knew someone would notice that! LOL…no Fuuko's husband is not Eriol and vice-versa…I too cannot imagine such a pair…a brother maybe but not a husband:) I was just having a hard time finding a surname…and the surname Hirigizawa goes well with Fuuko's name…bout Raiha being the husband? I dunno…smirk
Khay, Thanks so much for dropping by and give a review…I mean you are after all a veteran writer :) hehe…and thanks for the comment on grammar and such. Like my question for Mia…where could I get a beta reader? I really don't know…
Yuki-chan, This is the next chap since I already got 2 reviews…hehe…hope you like it!
To all of you my dear reviewers' thank you soo much…I had not expected that the writers that I have a high regard of when it comes to their writings would be reviewing my very FIRST written fanfic…again domo Arigatou gozaimasu! To tell the truth I'm quite nervous now…it makes me think twice on whether I continue or not…hehe…you won't kill me if I do that... ne? Kidding! Enjoy!
Chapter II
A picture of a new beginning
They stood there just looking at each other, as if frozen in time. Silence hung in the air the only sound that could be heard was the rustle of the sakura blossoms as the wind blew softly. Even the children as young as they were somehow understood the situation and just kept their silence. Fuuko and Tokiya's face were indecipherable, no one could figure out what they were feeling. The only way one could really know was to see through their soul.
Tokiya's POV
I just knew it…all my questions were confirmed when I heard her voice…still I did not want to believe it was her…I did not want to keep my hopes up. Not that I wanted it to be her… not that I wanted to see her…but there she was standing in front of me. She stood there just like the way I always saw her in my dreams as lovely as ever, but this time it was no longer a dream, it was all real. I am happy…no, more than happy that once again we are reunited after so many years. God right now I even want to run towards her and take her into my arms…but somehow there is this feeling inside of me that I can't understand…the feeling of …fear.
Fuuko's POV
I was right. It was he. No other man could posses those long silver locks…and that face…that face that made many women swoon…some even envy because he could be considered as beautiful…that face that many feared because of its coldness. How could I not forget him? I could never forget him. I have always wanted to see him again…no, I longed for him…but now that I see him standing there just a few feet away…all I can feel is… sadness.
It only lasted for a minute but for Aki and Airiko it lasted for eternity. That scene that played that they witnessed gave them confusion. They did not know what was happening. They were worried. Fuuko and Tokiya seemed to notice their children's change of aura finally snapped back to reality and tried to ease the tension by acting normal. Fuuko's shocked expression was replaced by a small smile while Tokiya regained his composure, placed on a straight face, and restrained himself from running to Fuuko and act all girly in the light of him being so happy. Must control myself. My son is here for goodness sake and Fuuko might freak out. Fuuko noticed that there was hesitation in Tokiya's part so she took the first step to close the distance between them.
"Mikagami, Tokiya…at last we meet again after so many years. Last time I knew you, you were a bachelor yet now here you are with a son who is undeniably yours because he looks so much like you." Fuuko greeted her former comrade with all the grace of full-grown woman. With this gesture Airiko heaved a sigh of relief while Aki remained troubled.
"Likewise, Kirisawa." Tokiya replied passively. Cold…so after we went our separate ways, you decided to once again let yourself by coldness…Mi-chan…Fuuko thought while mentally shaking her head. Tokiya saw the flicker of sadness in her eyes. No Fuuko…it is not what you think. Tokiya tried to reason as if he was being heard.
"Hirigizawa you mean."Fuuko corrected with a smile.
"Excuse me?" asked Tokiya clearly not getting her point for he was in deep thinking. Fuuko gave him a look of understanding then rephrased what she said earlier.
"I am married now remember? That is why I no longer bring the name Kirisawa I am now a Hirigizawa." Fuuko explained as matter of fact.
"Right. I forgot. I am sorry to misaddress you…Mrs. Hirigizawa." Tokiya bowed in a playful manner trying to prove her wrong and at the same time to mask his true emotion. Deep inside Tokiya's heart tugged hard as he heard Fuuko say the word married. Damn it Tokiya! She is not the only one who is married! You are too! So don't act like she betrayed you! Tokiya mentally kicked himself. Fuuko smiled more naturally at Tokiya's playful gesture. She acknowledges this as a sign that the Tokiya that she parted with a long time ago…remained the same.
"But you will always be a Kirisawa despite having a new name. Don't you forget that." Tokiya added as he looked into Fuuko's eyes with a smile. I don't want you to forget that.
"Of course I never will forget." Fuuko knowingly replied. Airiko and Aki saw their parents share a happy moment together. Airiko was happy. Aki on the other had questions in his mind. The moment seized when Airiko sneezed. Fuuko immediately turned her attention to her daughter.
"Airiko dear…come here." Fuuko called to her daughter lovingly while Tokiya did the same. Fuuko lowered down to her daughter's level. She took her into her arms then rubbed her warm and whispered to her ears "Are you cold baby?" Airiko shook her head saying no. She must be tired. Fuuko thought.
"I suppose you have met my daughter, Airiko." Fuuko said to Tokiya.
"Yes. She is a lovely, strong and smart young lady." Tokiya complimented as he looked at Airiko, which made Airiko blush. Then he looked at Fuuko and said "It seems that her mother brought her up well." Fuuko just chuckled at the comment.
"Mikagami, flattery does not become you…but then again…thank you."
"Dou itashimashte. And I suppose you already know my son, Aki." Tokiya said as he placed his hand on Aki's shoulder.
"Of course I do. How could I not know the handsome, smart, brave and young man who helped my daughter? And for that I thank you Aki with all my heart for taking care of Airiko. Forever I am thankful and honoured that my daughter has found a friend in you." Fuuko heartily thanked Aki with a hug. Aki was taken a back. But then he welcomed the embrace of a mother…. which he did not have for a long time. Tokiya watched as Fuuko hugged his son. He saw his son initial reaction then he saw the look of longing and of peace in his son's face. He felt great pain in his heart for he knew what the meaning behind his son's reaction is. Fuuko pulled away and smiled at Aki. Aki smiled back and said like a man "No need to thank me Mrs. Hirigizawa. I just did what any other boy should do. And I am the one who is honoured and blessed with your daughter's friendship."
"Mou, you really are the son of your father!" They all shared a hearty laugh.
"Well it's getting late and the children seem to be tired. We should be getting home." Fuuko said after she recovered from laughing.
"I agree." Tokiya nodded in agreement
"Mommy, Mr. Ikutidaru is already there waiting for us." Airiko informed Fuuko.
"Mr. Ikutidaru?" Tokiya questioned with a raised brow.
"Oh, he's our chauffer." Fuuko answered nonchalantly.
"I see…"
"We have to go ahead." Fuuko apologetically said.
"We understand. We are going as well anyway." Tokiya assured her.
"Thank you once again Tokiya, Aki. Sayonara" Fuuko once again said with a smile then turned to her daughter and said "Airiko let's go home." With that Fuuko took her daughter's hand turned towards the pathway then slowly walked down the hill. Airiko looked back, waved and said "Goodbye Aki! Goodbye Uncle Tokiya!" Tokiya and Aki waved back. No not goodbye…till we see each other again…Fuuko. The sun was setting when the Mikagami's and Hirigizawa's parted. To any person it was a sad picture…but to the people involved it was a picture of a new beginning…
TBC
THANK GOD I'm done with this chapter! I had such a hard time writing this! My creative juices were literally sucked! I think I can write no more!!! Ok…I'm going nuts….hehe…soo what do you think? Like it? Hate it? Tell me by just clicking the review button!
Oh I know…they did not talk much…well actually they did not talk about anything at all! And somehow Aki's character was kind of…off…you know? I'll try my best to clear things up things in the upcoming chaps. Again reviews are so much welcome! I need inspiration!
Till next time…
Mikaro/ Anon