Special A
"One More Chance"
(Chapter 10: Kei, he makes his plans)
~Previously, on "One More Chance"
"Don't worry, 'cause I have no intention of losing either" he said with that confident smirk '...my son'
"You have got to be kidding me," Kai mumbled as he slumped his back on the leather chair. A day before Hikari was announced that she could go out of the hospital, let's just say that Kei started to make his move.
~A few days/hours ago...
Kei was talking intently with the Hanazono siblings.
"You want us to... what?" Atsushi beckoned
"I'd like it if you guys could stay at my place." Kei said
"You mean, back where we used live? Back in Tokyo?"
"No, I mean, I have a place here in Kyushu. The area there is very nice and the air is fresh. I've heard about Hikari's condition and I just thought that maybe... for Hikari's sake? But if you want to go back to Tokyo, I could answer your travel fee."
Atsushi glared at the blonde "What are you playing at?"
"I'm not," Kei boldly clashed with his senpai's glare "I just wish to help"
After the whole ordeal, Kei managed to process everything up, maybe not all of them. However, he's now more determined to have the love of his back. He isn't backing out now, no matter what happens, no matter what threat his grandfather would give them he is never going to leave her side again. He has blamed himself for everything that has happened since he found out; and now that his actions resulted him with a son things won't be easy, but that won't stop him.
Silence took over for a minute or two then Atsushi glanced at his sister and she gave him a quick nod.
He sighed, "Fine, we'll move to your place"
Kei cheered inwardly and bowed his head to them "Thank you, Just tell me when you wish to leave and I'll prepare everything by then"
Atsushi just snorted at that. Hikari needed rest so the two males left her room and while outside,
"Kei, I appreciate the thought but that doesn't mean I trust you. I'll be keeping my eye on you"
"Don't worry Atsushi, you can trust me"
"Trust you? That's the last thing I'll do"
~End of Flashback~
"Kai, come over here" Kai Hanazono obeyed and went closer to his mother "What's wrong? You don't look alright. Are you sick?" she placed a hand on his forehead
"Don't worry mom, I'm fine" he gently moved his mother's hand away and smiled at her but then he glared at the man who was in a daze, sitting across them and looked back at Hikari "Why do we have to move to that guy's place?" he said with irritation in his voice
"Honey, I don't really want to go either, but we can't afford to stay at our house anymore. We haven't paid the bills in more than two months and that house isn't really ours," Hikari said with a pleading voice, hoping that her son would understand
"But... what if this is all a trick?" he glared at Kei but it seems that he wasn't affected
"Oh don't worry Kai..." she planted a kiss on his forehead "it'll be fine" and reassured him with a smile
Kai just simply nodded, rested his head on his mother's lap and fell to sleep
~0~
Hikari wasn't surprised at all when she saw his house. It was, of course, BIG. The structure is almost the same as his estate back in Tokyo, however it didn't have columns outside. Instead, the house is made of marble and glass. It has three storeys covering about the half of the lot. The rest of the acre was a beautifully landscaped garden, your picture-perfect idea of Eden.
The raven-haired maiden glanced back at the little boy who was curled up on the back seat of the limo and a soft smile formed on her lips.
"Hikari, I'll lead you to your room," Kei said gently as he approached her
"Oh, alright" she looked at him "Could you carry Kai to my room? I'd rather let him sleep there instead in a car"
"Of course Hikari" Kei said with no hesitation and dutifully obliged to carry Kai; happy that it was Hikari who let him be as close to him.
Kei led them inside, with his biological son sleeping on his back, a room that would take twice or maybe triple the size of a hotel suite. He gently placed him on a queen-sized bed; Hikari kneeled down, tuck him in and give him a light kiss on the head.
Kei's heart melted but also turned to stone. This was one of his dreams for so long. Having a peaceful life with the love of his life beside him, vowed to be together for eternity with their promising children soon to come. However, this picture is the other way around. If only reality would let him be as the father of the boy and a husband to Hikari, then everything would be perfect.
He sighed "Hikari, is it alright for me to take you out?" he said softly hoping that what he said won't provoke her and give her the wrong idea
Hikari stopped caressing her son's head and looked at him for a few minutes "I guess, but let's come back before Kai wakes up, alright?"
Kei just nodded his head but was delighted that Hikari agreed. He took her on his Mercedes Benz car and drove away from the city to a place he knows that has a breath-taking view of the ocean. The ride was silent, neither of them tried to speak up. He glances at her a few times to find her looking outside, just watching the passing trees as they drove by. A pang of pain crushed his heart, he wanted to touch her face, to hold her hand, to let her know that he's beside her and will never leave her, but the pain he caused her for the past six years became a barrier between them. If he moves too quickly, Hikari might become more afraid of him and she would avoid him completely. But if he doesn't do anything soon, the chance of winner her back would only fall. He sighed in frustration, for the first time in his life, he has no idea of what to do.
~0~
Kei pulled over on a small park. They did nothing but just walk around, the park may be small but the scenery is very peaceful, but not the hearts of our two lovers. Hikari hasn't been giving attention to the scene at all, she kept looking down on her feet while walking beside him. Kei noticed how down she is and only caused him more pain. He thought that Hikari was just tired, so they both sat on a bench.
"The weather's nice, isn't it?" he looked at her
"Huh? Oh, yeah, it is." She said, still looking down at her feet, obviously trying to avoid his gaze
Kei sighed more and said, "I'm gonna go get something to drink, what would you want?"
"I'll just have water"
He nodded "alright"
Kei went back to Hikari with two bottles of water in his hands. As he got there, his clenched his fists, clenched his teeth and a dark aura emitted around him. There she was, his most beloved girl in the whole universe, sitting on a bench surrounded by a bunch of low-lived, worthless men; obviously flirting with her. Hikari stood up but one of them snatched her wrist and was pulled back.
"Let go of me!" she screamed, unfortunately for her, there was no other people around... all except one...
*THUD!*
"Get your filthy hands off of her!" Kei barked as he put a protective hand around Hikari, he looked into her eyes and asked "Are you alright?"
Hikari only nodded and watched as Kei threw all of his opponents away, knocking them all out with one swift move she didn't catch to see.
"Hikari, are you sure you're alright? Are you hurt anywhere? Did they touch you? Did they-" she hushed him with her forefinger pressed on his lips
"I'm fine Kei, thank you" she gave him a reassuring smile, which also made him smile. Then their eyes locked and the world stopped. Midnight clashed with Sunset. Kei felt his heart beat thrice the time. Those eyes... those eyes that represent the beautiful night sky... he missed them, he missed them so much... for the past six years he hoped that he would see them again but when he returned he barely gave up hope; but now he was given another chance, another chance to see those eyes, his window to heaven.
Kei slowly made his move and slowly closes the gap between them but when he was only an inch away Hikari pushed him aside.
"Kei... no" she shook her head slightly and gazed below
He felt pain stab his heart and looked down at the pavement with hurt in his eyes. "It's okay. I understand"
He helped her up and they went back to his car. Once again, she gazed outside as he drove to a place she'll soon find out to be magical.
They pulled over by the street and Kei escorted her out. With a look of confusion in her face, she wondered what he's planning since he led her to this rather place, not to mention, the sun will set and the stars will shine soon. With a smile he can't hide, he led her up through the large hoard of trees. When they were almost at their destination, he told her to close her eyes, she did so and he was delighted that even with this small thing she trusted him. He carefully led her while making sure she won't trip on the rocks or branches with her eyes closed.
Hikari felt a soft patch of grass beneath her feet and the cool breeze of the night touches her cheek.
"You can open them now" she followed and gasped at what she saw. There they both lay on a magical place. Who would have thought that in a middle of a forest, there would be a beautiful lake; like the time she went on a date with Tadashi. However, this place tops more. Her lover just showed her a place she just could not describe by words. The area was secluded by large trees, shrubs and stones; like the whole place is limited from anyone. Underneath the pale moonlight was a beautiful lake where the stars glittered like little fireflies on the sky while the swans float around with their partners with their necks arched that formed a heart.
Kei smiled in satisfaction as he gazed at his beloved. Her eyes were sparkling as she stared in awe at the grand sight. He gulped and took a deep breath before he slowly laced their fingers together. Which by his surprise, she didn't protest.
"It's beautiful..." she muttered
"Yes it is, but it's not as beautiful as you..." he cleared his throat "This is... this is where I was planning to propose to you..."
She looked at him "Really?"
"Yeah" he let out a small smile "I found this place a long, long time ago. I was still a kid back then. Was wondering off when I came across this place. It was even beautiful in the day. Then, soon, it became my favourite place in the world. I vowed that... that I won't let any other people see this place. It might sound selfish but... I was planning a special event that I would do in this place"
"And what would that be?" Hikari asked
"I want this place to be the witness of the day I would propose to the one girl I would love for all eternity" he glanced at her, his eyes filled with love "I love you, Hikari"
He slowly leaned in and caught her soft lips with his. He was happy with the kiss but wasn't fully satisfied. So he deepened the kiss and wrapped his arms around her waist, until he reluctantly let go.
"Hikari, I know I can't change the past. But if I can, I'll do everything in my power to make things right, but I can't." He knelt down in front of her and took both her hands "As much as I wanted and longed for I won't ask or force you to marry me, yet. Although I love Hikari so much, the last thing I'm gonna do is disrespect her wishes. So here I am now, kneeling before you, I ask just one thing for you my love"
She gulped, "and what might that be?"
"Another chance" he said with a pleading face "I ask Hikari to give me another chance. I promise that I'll make it up to you. I'd do anything for you." He looked around the lake and gestured with his hand "Hikari, this place. If you want it, I'll give it to you." He said, his words sounded pleading and desperate "this whole forest, I'd give it to you. If you want, I'd build you a mansion more grand than mine. I'd name my company after you. I'd provide you the best medical treatment you'll ever need. I'd make sure that Kai would attend the school in the world. I'll give you the whole world, I'd buy hell if I have to. I'll do so much more Hikari. I will give you everything you want"
Here, he stared up at her. Hot tears forming in his eyes "I beg for another chance... please Hikari! Please... please... I beg you... I'm sorry I wasn't there before... I'm sorry I wasn't able to help you... I'm sorry that I didn't know..." He buried his face and cried on the palm of her hands "If there's any room left for me in your heart... please... let me have another chance..."
As much as Hikari doesn't want to see, she just did. This is the Kei she never wanted to see; the Kei who she loved and cherished is now on his knees looking all hopeless like he doesn't have any reason to live. She has no feelings for him anymore, she has already moved on and forgot about him, hasn't she? But no... deep down in her broken heart still beats the same beat as she felt about him before. It might be a shocker to most of you but she still loved him. Even after all these years of pain he left, she would sometimes think about him, worry about him, and might even dream about him. You may complain but that's what you call true love... it never dies no matter what happens.
She knelt in front of him and took his face in hers "Kei... I hated you... I never wanted to see you again because of what you did... you killed my parents..."
"Hikari... I-" she put a finger on his lips
"Let me finish" she took a breath "I was so mad at you that I thought that it'll be better if I forget about you. But I was wrong... Kei... as stupid as this sounds... I still love you... I knew you never meant to leave me... I knew you had a reason..."
"And I still love Hikari" he smiled "after all these years... I lost you once... I don't wanna lose you again. Hikari, let's start over. I promise to be a kind and loving partner for you and also a father for Kai. If Hikari would let me..."
"Yes Kei..." she leaned forward and kissed him slowly and delicately on the lips as she cried tears of joy. oh how they missed the taste of each other's lips. Parting to take a few breathes, she flung her arms around his neck and they both fell to the soft grass "I'm so happy you're back... I love you..."
He wrapped his arms around her and took in her sweet smell "I love you too Hikari... always has... and always will..."
~0~
Hikari laid her head on his shoulder and with his free hand on hers, they drove back to the mansion with a smile on their faces. However, their little moment was interrupted when they saw the flashing lights of the police cars parked by the mansion's gates. Worried and panicked that something terrible must have happened they rushed inside and saw Atsushi talking to a detective and some of the police.
"Aniki!" she called out and they all turned their heads to the raven-head
"Hikari..." he went to his sister and took her in his arms, his face worried and afraid
"What's happening, Atsushi?" Kei asked from behind
Atsushi let go and held Hikari's shoulders taking a deep breath before saying the words...
"Hikari... it's Kai... your son is... missing"
~To be continued
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