Note: I notice this. People are absolutely disgusted with Otani's actions. I mean really. Lol. And I must say, I think I did a good job making him like scum. Lol. Nah. But honestly I thank the people that take the time to read such a long story, that i try to end but can never. Sigh. I hate myself for being sooo long with this. Ugh. Maybe i should start lyk two shots or something.

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Chapter ten: Split?

Risa sniffed. It's been a complete two hours since her discovery. So far, she wasn't feeling any better than before. Perhaps far worse, if that was ever possible for her. So many questions ran through her mind.

Mostly it lingered upon the faith of her children. No matter how many angles she turns, it ends up with the same resolution. They'll end up fatherless. If she leaves him and takes the kids, no doubt they would be fatherless. If she stays with him, they'll still be fatherless right? I mean he was still going to be keeping his distance. But..who was to say they were fatherless already. She groaned. She was a horrible mother! A fucking bitch of a mother!

Then again..there was Kohori. He was considered their father right? But she didn't want to bother him either. She leaned on him for support so many times. It seemed so impossible to expect him to support them again and again. She could support them herself this is true. She had enough money to buy them a respectable house, get their necessities, and still have time together. But she didn't want to be alone in this either.

She already was alone in this though..but...she still had Otani as a husband. He was a cheating husband, but a husband which she can lean on just a little bit. If she leaves him, she would be alone. She shook her head. Even if she felt alone before, she knew that without him being her husband, she would feel even more alone. If she couldn't stand being alone now, what makes her strong enough to be really alone?!

She broke apart and cried now, but if she was really alone...how much pain will she have to withstand? She couldn't do it. She couldn't be a good mother if she was like that. She whimpered, "I-I..I can't do it."

The three girls (?) only sighed. Seiko took hold of her hands, "Risa! You can do it! You've done so much things I could never do! I know you could get through this!" Risa looked up at them. They really believed in her this much? What did she even do to get this respect!?

"I-"

"Risa!" The door busted open to reveal the one and only, Kohori. He seemed like he was dragged out of bed and went to the pits of hell to get here. He was even out of breath, but not once did he break eye contact from her.

"Ko-kohori," she hiccupped. Kohori straightened himself up and ran to her. He took her in his arms and she buried her face in the crook of his neck. She couldn't help it. She needed this kind of protection. It seemed so comforting. Even if it was just for a moment, she yearned for it. To embrace her. To comfort her. To make her feel better. For her to forget. Just for a little while...

"Risa..I'm sorry," Kohori whispered in her ear, "But I'll help you. I will. I'll be there. I promise." Risa tightened her grip on him. He really was the best.

"I don't know what to do," she muttered. Kohori stroke her hair. It was a brilliant color. Vibrant. Colorful. Beautiful. Just like her. It smelled like vanilla and cherry blossoms. So enticing. The action made her melt against him. He honestly didn't know what to say either. But he knew, he'll always support her. That was a given. But what else to say?

"I...Risa, you can leave him," he suggested. She felt her loosen her grip and turn frigid. He knew she was scared of leaving him. But if she continued to live in this kind of life, it would kill her. "I can take care of you," he urged on, "I..I can be the children's father. I can support you."

Risa bit her lip. She was scared of this. She was so scared of this. What could she do? What will she do? Will it be the right choice? She didn't know. She really didn't. Please, whatever she chooses, just make it the right choice.

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Kaori could only suppress a gasp. Maybe finding out what was happening wasn't a good idea. So this is what happening? Uncle Otani was cheating on Auntie Risa?? How could he even do that!? She was like the best Auntie ever! And..now...they're going to divorice? She looked over at the two boys beside her. But somehow...she didn't want to see their faces.

Tenshi had tears falling down his little cheeks, but refrained from letting out one sound. Kazuki just stood there. Mute, unreadable, blank. However she knew he was cut deeply by this. They seemed so consumed by this. It seemed to just shut down everything else. She bit her lip. She had to get them out of this by herself.

As quietly as she could, she took their hands and guided them back to their room. The moment they got there, Tenshi threw his arms around her waist and began to sob. She couldn't blame him for wanting to cry. He was little. She was surprised that he was still composed back there.

She patted him on the head. What could she say at a time like this? It'll be alright? No, it wasn't alright at all. Even if they don't see their father at all, he was still their papa. He was still part of the family. They didn't want to be separated to him. She had to say that they were to young to. She couldn't even imagine loosing her own father. How much pain would she feel if she were to loose her dearest papa?

She could only sigh and try her best to comfort the little boy in her arms. She dragged him in bed and stroked his hair. Tenshi sniffed curling into a ball. He may look like a baby right now, but he didn't care. It did hurt. He was suppose to be a big boy, but not now. For now, let him bask in his sorrow. Just for now.

Kaori looked back at Kazuki who took a seat on his bed. He was biting his lip hard, staring at the ground. He made sure that his bangs covered his face. He didn't want to be seen crying. Not by anyone. Not Tenshi. Definitely not her either.

After awhile, Tenshi had fallen asleep. Normally she would wake him up, and make him dry his hair first. However, for now she let him be. He needed sleep now. She carefully got off his bed and headed towards Kazuki. He hadn't moved from his position at all.

"Kazu-kun," she whispered softly putting a hand on his shoulder. He didn't move. Delicately, she put her arms around him and whispered in his ear, "I'm sorry." That broke him. Somehow that little sentence reminded him about the whole situation.

Kaori watched as tears finally began to fall and she wiped them away quickly. He turned his face the other way, the moment her hand touched her face. He couldn't stand this. He really couldn't. Why is it that he was crying when he was the guy? Why is it he was being comforted by the girl?

He didn't like being the pathetic looking one here. But how could he not look pathetic. He was crying. His family is being torn apart. He was suppose to be the strong one, but now he was being comforted by a girl. He hiccupped. It's not fair. Why can't it happen to another family. It's bad enough that their father barely notices them, but now he was with another woman. Making another family? Whatever happened to them? Did he even think of them?

"It-it's not f-fair," he muttered under his breath. Kaori couldn't help but let out a few tears. It wasn't fair. It really wasn't. And she was doing nothing to make it better. She felt useless. She wanted so much to help him, but...what could she do.

"I know."

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Note: Okay people. I know its short. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Deep regards to that. Okay usually I would have put Otani's situation up in this chapter, but felt that I have to do something else with it. Oh yes, I think it was a bit confusing too. I got lost a bit myself. Lol. But tell me if it is, so i can rewrite it to get my point across. K??

Okay before i get to the important things, i wanted to thank you again for the support of this story. I wasn't even aware that people in far off countries actually read it too. Yay!

Anyway, up to the important bit. As i get the reviews, I get began to ponder about what the ending would be. So I decided that its up to you guys to decide!

Would Risa ultimately end up with OTANI or KOHORI.

Now thing hard people. I mean take it seriously. Not only are you guys going to decide but other people too. I'll keep track of the whole situation. So please think clearly. Will Risa reunite with her husband Otani? Or will she begin a new life with Kohori?

That means, please review for everyone's sake. If you read this, and never review. Please do so I can count you as one of the votes! Please and thank.

Wow...am i asking too much now??