Disclaimer: I don't own HANA YORI DANGO-korean version/ japanese version, just a fan that wishes to recreate another plot of the story. DON'T SUE ME please~!
Ch.4
Her plans
It was a sunny afternoon; the sounds of soft, receding tides were very calming for the couples sitting on the sand. Rui and Makino have flown off to an exclusive remote island as a vacation for more bonding. Lately, the pressure of Rui's marriage proposal has been creating a lot of tension and awkwardness between the two. The sweet confrontation a few days ago made them decided that it would be more beneficial if both parties just focus on building their relationship first.
To an outsider, the two seems to be relaxing and enjoying the scenery, but to a keener observer, one can see the slight rigidness in their stature and the tenseness in the lady's facial expression.
"Rui! I quit!"
The handsome man laughed openly in amusement, before releasing his thumb from hers. It was apparent, that it's another win for Rui in the thumb war game. It was blatantly obvious that the lady was faking her anger, as her lips soon pulled into a beaming smile. Giggling and laughter emitted from the duo, as the man tenderly pulled the lady into an embrace.
The conversation soon quiet down, as the man carefully tucked a wild strand behind her ears before leaning in to whisper lover's words. The affectionate gesture did not go unappreciated as she returned the same gesture with a kiss.
"Mommy! Look , there are crabs here!"
A little toddler ran towards the ocean, oblivious that she has just disrupted and flustered the couple, who was caught up in the moment. The mother quickly followed behind and made a quick apologetic gesture to the couple before scurrying her daughter to a farther part of the beach.
Rui eyes twinkled with amusement and envy as he stared at the little girl and her mother walking farther away. He slowly turned to stare into Makino's eyes. Her eyes, seemingly a deep pool of black sea, were as alluring to him as when he has fallen for her. Such transparent honesty, strength and kindness still awed him when he looks into her eyes.
"If only my wishes will come true…."
His soft words did not completely wash out by the coming waves, and in response, her cheeks tainted a pretty pink. She abruptly stood up and dusted away the sand. Then she awkwardly extended her hand to pull him up. He laughed at her attempt, but heeded to her anyway, as he let her struggle a while before he pulled her down again.
She heaved in frustration and confusion; blew away a strand of hair as she struggled to rise again.
"R-rui! W-what ar-"
Before she could finish her question, he had her flipped on his shoulders, as he clutched her legs tightly to him before running into the sea.
"W-what- WAITTTT! AAAhhhhh! Noooo I'm wearing whitttteee!"
But it was too late; they were wet before she finished her sentenced. They stared at each other before a loud burst of laughter came forth from her small frame.
"pfffttt hahahahaha look at you!"
She said as she pointed at Rui, who was partially blinded by the sea weed. It was childish but awfully romantic as the two ran, chasing each other in the excitement of the moment.
"WHERE DID SHE GO?!"
The menacing voice hollered from the room, as an assistant quickly ran out of the room in hast and fear. There were a lot of smashing and glass breaking heard through the thick maple doors.
Silence soon infiltrates the room; however a wise man would not entered now, as necessary caution needs to be exercised in turbulent moment like this. But the foolish janitor, who was not at all keen in sense, walked into the room without a thought. A loud gasp was heard, followed by a string of inaudible anger words that had the man running out the room before hastily closing it behind him out of respect and fear.
In the magnificent and grand office, one would expect the beauty in the craftsmanship of the room to be distracting. However, upon entering the room, the intimidating presence of the man, who stood facing the window, was not someone that could be ignored. Domyouji, Tsukasa, stared down at the current business empire that his family had built and for which he had succeeded. The constant loneliness that he thought would soon ebb away has only gotten more painful. As a habitual, self-comforting gesture, he fiddle fondly with the familiar necklace he often kept tuck beneath his clothes.
When will this end? When will I see light again?
His troubling thoughts were soon interrupted again by a curt knock, followed by the unwanted intruder's presence.
"I HAVE ALREADY SAID THAT I-n-ne-chan…?"
His sister came in full view as he stared at his sister in surprise, before slowly bringing down the mug that he was about to throw. His sister calmly walked towards him, and then pried his hands from the cracked mug and then setting it away from his grasp.
"Tsukasa, I know that you must be thinking that the Oba-san must have another sinister motive in mind to chase after Rui and Makino. But you must also realized that she is also your mother, perhaps this is her way of 'fixing' the estranged relationship between the two of you. Perhaps she is turning over a new leaf, and will now act more like a motherly figure now…."
His usually confident sister's words begin to waver as she trailed off into her own thoughts with furrowing brows. He let out a sigh and then smiling slightly, he lightly flicked her forehead as an affectionate exchange between siblings.
"Okay, I understand, don't think too much. Aren't you suppose to be resting at home?! What's my crazy brother-in law thinking by letting a pregnant woman anywhere in my office?!
She chuckled before giving him a tight hug, "Ah Tsukasa, you have grown a lot. And no, my husband is in the lobby waiting for me now, he insists on coming along."
"Yes, I would expect you to have known that considering that I've already taking over the company for quite a while now," Tsukasa cheekily retorts.
The two siblings quickly redirect their attention back to the situation at hand. "So, do you have any clue why mother is doing this?" Tsukasa asks. "No, but the last time I saw her, she did not seem as merciless as she was before. It was odd, but she kept saying that it was her fault, and then she left in that helicopter of hers. But then again, do we ever really understand her anyway?"
The two silently went into a mutual agreement in not really understanding their mother's motive, and then quickly made a strategic plan to intervene her possible tactics.
Silently as he fiddle with his necklace, Tsukasa promised to himself that he was not going to let Tsukushi down, he would do the noble thing and save her happiness, regardless if he was in the picture or not.
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