Rest of the day went fine. Usui followed her to the dress shopping, shoe shopping and Jewellery shopping.
Misaki had no clue about what's going on on and what puzzled her even more was WHY WAS SHE MADE TO GET A MANI-PEDI?!
Misaki was not a normal girl who liked monthly grooming and getting her nails done. She found it a big waste of money and she'd rather renovate her old house than put money in things that don't matter.
She didn't want to impress people. She wanted to prove her worth by the quality of her work. So there she was carrying her shopping bags and running around to where Usui says.
Usui checked the watch. 3 pm. He had 3 hours to get her ready for the party.
"Hello, yes please bring the car around." Usui said on the phone. After waiting for a few minutes a white sedan stopped right next to Misaki and a man clad in a professional black suit opened the door for them.
"Get her bags and boxes." Usui said and pulled at her arm. The pulling caused the bags and boxes to fall and Usui dragged her in.
"Wait, Usui!" She protested but he put her in. They reached his apartment and there was a brunette woman waiting for them at the door.
"Ah! Takumi-chan!" She cheered and lunged herself at him.
'Takumi-CHAN?' Misaki backed away a little but Usui's arm snaked around her waist.
"Amelia, control." Usui said.
"Ah, yes, yes! You Must be Misaki Ayuzawa, right? I'm Amelia Rochester." The said brunette pulled her hand in front to shake. Misaki took up the invitation and shook hands with her.
Misaki then took the time to notice her appearance. She was tall, enough to compliment Takumi. She had long straight brunette hair that reached her butt, a few bangs on her face and layers in her hair. She was wearing a purple blouse, white trousers and she was carrying a tool box?
"Misaki, this is my cousin Amelia. She will be your hair and makeup artist." Usui said. "Amelia, I leave her in your care."
"Understood." Amelia said and dragged Misaki by the hand.
After about 2 hours Misaki came out of his bedroom. She wore a long emerald green tube gown with sequin work. She wore green peep toe pumps to go with the dress. It had a slit open and fit her body elegantly. Her makeup was not too heavy, green smokey eye with a nude-peach lipstick and for hair, she tied her hair in a messy up-do with a few curled strands coming out.
Usui was speechless. He stood at the door getting ready himself, he was putting on his tie. Usui wore the common
'Black Uniform' which was basically Black blazer, trouser and vest with a white shirt and a tie. It was almost like a tradition to him.
He looked at her and smirked. Clearly she was still surprised. He walked to her and said, "May I, my lady?"
Misaki blushed and took his arm. They left the apartment with Amelia to close up and got in the elevator.
"Misa-chan, are you carrying an extra lipstick?"
"eh, I guess...-" Usui's lips were on hers. It did take time but she did respond and what surprised her even more was when he hoisted her up in his arms and carried her to the car. That was the first time Misaki didn't complain, didn't ask to be let go, didn't call him a pervert. She just wrapped her arms around his neck and stayed in his arms.
He placed her in the passenger seat of the car and moved to the driving seat.
"Usui, where are you taking me?" She asked.
"It's a secret." He said.
She didn't ask anymore question until they reached their destination, the Igarashi Ball.
Misaki and Usui got out of the car and walked on the red carpet. Usui had her hold his arm and she blushed while she was with him. It was almost as if the Oscar awards were going on because there was press and news channels and magazine reporters. They got inside and Usui was immediately surrounded by women.
"Takumi-kun, you're the only eligible bachelor here for the night. Won't you dance with us?" a blonde said.
"I'm very sorry ladies, I'm no longer available. He pointed to the little embarrassed girl standing next to him.
Everyone gasped. Usui led her off away from the gasping women and towards some of his high school "friends."
"They're not exactly friends of mine, we just went to high school together. You don't have to talk to them if you don't want to." Misaki nodded.
His highschool friends from Miyabigaoka asked her various questions about where she's from and what family did she belong to. After a tiring evening of answering questions, Misaki left Usui's side to go get herself a drink.
She walked to the bar, it was a little crowded but they were working fast.
"One Martini, straight up!"
"One Martini, straight up!"
She looked to her right, her worst nightmare came to life. There was Shintani Hinata, staring at her with wide eyes.
"Misa...ki?" He whispered her name almost as if it was forbidden.
"Here's your Martini." The bartender said.
Misaki grabbed her drink and rushed in the opposite direction. She didn't want to see his face...she couldn't see him.
She walked out of the hall towards the restroom.
"Misaki wait!" Hinata called. She just rushed faster. She tripped on her dress and fell on the floor.
"Misaki.." Hinata stopped. He kneeled in front of her.
"I've been trying to talk to you since that day..." He whispered.
Misaki didn't look up. Silent tears escaped her eyes. She didn't want to be in this situation in the first place which is why she RSVP'd NO in capital.
Hinata's arm moved to hold her. He still wasn't over her.
"Misaki, what happened was a Mistake! I... I didn't love Suzuna-chan the way I loved you, I...what happened was a mistake, Misaki! I still love you." As his arms almost reached her shoulder, an arm flung his away.
There was Usui holding Misaki from behind. Misaki held on to Usui for her dear life.
"I'm sorry, I thought you were a pervert taking advantage of a woman." Usui said,
"Are you alright, Ayuzawa?" he whispered in her ear. Usui gave a death glare to Shintani. Obviously he heard everything. "Take me home, Takumi." She whispered back. His eyes grew big as he smiled a little inward.
"Hai, hai. Kaichou." He said and carried her away. Shintani just stared...stared at the man who just took His Misaki away.
Shintani angrily punched the wall next to him causing a dent in it. he picked himself up and returned back to the party.
Usui placed Misaki in the passenger seat of the car and offered her flip flops.
He gently removed her green heels and put on flip flops instead. He kissed her head and closed the door for her.
Misaki's head was going round and around.
I still love you..
Words repeating in her head over and over again. She gritted her teeth and sighed. Usui had not entered the car, she was grateful to be allowed some space. Usui was outside as he lit up a cigarette and puffed.
The same words haunting him. What if she decides to go back to him? What if she leaves him? What if she still loves him?
Usui wanted to punch that bastard for bits. One for causing her distress and the other for existing.
When his cigarette was over and he sensed she'd calmed down, Usui got in the car and started to drive away.
"I'm sorry, Misa-chan. I shouldn't have brought you here..." He muttered.
She shook her head. Her arm still covering her eyes as a few tears still escaped.
"Don't take me back to my place. I don't want to worry Aoi." She whispered.
Usui nodded and took her back to his apartment. They got in the elevator and walked to his apartment. She hadn't uttered a word since the start of the journey.
She looked towards the wine cabinet. She walked over and pulled out a bottle of Vodka. She opened the bottle and began to devour it. Her throat was burning, he could see it, but she didn't stop. If anything she began to have more. After a point when Usui thought it was enough, he pulled the bottle away from her and finished the rest of it.
Just a warning, next chapter will contain lemon...
