Chapter 10

In the Past:

"Yuki do you like this one?" Aiyora asked twirling around in that big fluffy ball-gown inspired wedding dress.

Yuki open her to comment but closed it down to think some positive about the dress. Aiyora may have asked for her opinion but she was madly in love with the dress it was written all over face.

"It is nice." She got up and cupped the younger female's face and placed a chastise kiss upon her lips.

"Why don't you try this one?"

Aiyora's wardrobe stylist pulled out another piece which looked even fancier than what she is already wearing. A frown took upon Yuki's face knowing that this dress will definitely be going to way out of Yuki's budget. However if Aiyora likes it Kaname will buy it, no questions asked. After all he promised her a perfect fairy-tale like wedding. There is no specific budget set for her. Then again he is Kaname freaking Kuran to him money is honey, he can practically afford anything. But this wedding dress was one thing that Yuki wanted to buy herself, paying for it with her own earned money. This could have been her wedding gift to Aiyora, or maybe some form of special connection for them. However now it looks like out of the question.

"Yuki…" she looked and saw Aiyora coming around from behind the partition dressed in that lavish white ball-gown. "I never thought I would say this so soon but…but…I think this is the one." She actually said that line three times before but whatever, Yuki chose not to point it out and ruin her mood. Aiyora loved the dress and more importantly it looked good on her and it her wedding after all…her day.

"Yuki please say something?" the younger female asked not taking her eyes off her own-self through the mirror. "Do I look beautiful?"

"You do."

"You always do." This time it was another voice that got all the three ladies to turn their head.

"Am I interrupting something?" Kaname asked leaning against the door frame.

"NO definitely not." Yuki answered and then motioned him to come forward. "By the way Kaname onii-san what do you think of this particular dress? I think Ai is settling for this one. Her heart is fixated into this."

Taking the invitation the young Kuran male walked towards the girls and stood beside Yuki and studied his wife carefully looking at her through the mirror.

He brushed his palm over her naked arm and commented "It has no straps."

That made Aiyora snaps her head in his direction in a questioning glare. "…And you have a problem with that?"

"No…" he smiled. "Just stating that even it is a beautiful dress, however the no sleeve or strapless whatever way you term it makes it a little bland."

Aiyora loved this dress so his negative comment was not sitting well with her. "And you a solution to this?"

"Absolutely." He smirked and chuckled in a mischievous way before looking at Seiran who was standing in one corner with a large square black velvet box in hand. Upon signal from her boss's eyes she stepped forwards and opened the box and presented before Aiyora.

Aiyora eyes turned wide like plates. It was probably the most beautiful necklace she has ever seen. Designed in white gold pates topped with diamonds. She right away looked at Yuki and asked. "Is this for me?"

"Ahem…ask him." she responded awkwardly pointing fingers at her brother.

"Is it for me?" this time she settled her eyes on the man standing beside her lover.

The man in question turned her back to face the mirror. Took the necklace and placed it on her neck.

"There you go…" he kissed her temple and rested his on her shoulder. "…Now the dress looks complete."

"…Kaname?" Yuki protested. "There was no need for this? This is just too much…"

"Ssshhhh!"

Her brother pressed a finger to her lips and silenced her and Yuki could not help but roll her eyes and inwardly curse him. Here she is struggling on how to afford this damn wedding gown by herself and he on the other hand is butter Aiyora with even more expensive gifts. That damn Kaname… always makes things worse.

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"Yuki can you please help me pick something?" Aiyora asked in a panic mode. Well she has been in that panic state for quite some time, probably the time since they entered the gift shop.

"How about this?" Yuki picked a coffee mug that had 'Best Husband Ever' imprinted on it.

"Yeah maybe," she decided rom far but as she got closer to examine it she changed her mind right away. "No way, this would look too cheap."

"Ai…it's Kaname." Yuki pointed out.

"Yeah but I cannot give him a cheap mug as a wedding present."

"Aiyora presents are not valued at price; they are valued at the effort and the love that comes along with it." Aiyora quieted down at that like an idea just popped into her mind.

"Can I present him one of my sketches?" Aiyora is gifted artist and her works has been appreciated by many. "I mean it is one my works maybe it will hold some value."

"Yes of course you can do that." Her lover agreed. "In fact that is what you should do Ai."

Yuki was glad since her beloved little Aiyora finally seemed to have found a solution to her brain eating problem and could finally relax. However suddenly the question hit her mind; why was Aiyora so panicked about what to buy Kaname? She is not that type to concern her head over what to present someone. She always gave who ever what she wanted. This is the first time she acted like a maniac.

Once they were out of the gift shop Yuki could no longer hold inside anymore. Curiosity was eating her up.

"Aiyora?"

"hmm?"

"… did Kanme you anything? I mean a wedding present wise?"

A look of something that could be compared close to terror took over Aiyora's face before she finally nodded.

"What did he give you?"

Aiyora gulped nervously, before finally opening her mouth the drop one after another bombshell over Yuki's head.

...

"A CAR…"

"A BUNGALOW…"

"A FREAKING YACHT WITH HER NAME PRINTED ON IT…"

Zero continued to munch onto the packet of chips while at the same time watched his friend pacing around the room from one corner to another. Repeating the following words again and again. Zero tried asking her over and over but all she did was yell those same words. So Zero gave her some space to cool off because he knows eventually she will open up. That is why she is here in the first place. From the corner of his eyes the silver headed male saw the brunette female dialling a number on his phone.

"He is not even fucking answering my phone!"

"He is a busy person." Zero added. "Must be stuck in some meeting."

"You are not going to believe what that asshole did!" Yuki finally slumped beside him on the couch.

By now Zero had a clear idea. "He bought your Aiyora the following items you were yelling out?"

"I still cannot process, who buys a freaking car when she clearly does not know how to drive, then a Bungalow and is even Yacht considered a suitable wedding present for the bride?" Zero understood the reason behind Yuki's rage. Some might think she is being irrational but Zero could see her point.

"And Zero, that is not all he has done. I learned from mother that the shoes that Aiyora will be wearing on the day of the wedding costs over million US dollars. He is importing them all the way from LA."

"Over million dollars for shoes?" Zero tried to make sure Yuki wasn't kidding.

"Well Mother said they are coated with three types of rare diamonds or what not."

"Is she trying to impress her?" Zero inquired. "I mean as far as i recall he dated one of my cousin and the only thing she ever received from him was a watch. And when he was engaged to Ruka all she got was...I don't even remember what he gave her."

"And now for a lesbian he is spending a fortune. Zero…it doesn't make any sense. What's his motive? He surely does have an agenda behind it does he not?" Her voice trembled with fear like she was afraid to find out the truth.

"Yuki…I do not want to say anything now however I think you should have a clear conversation with your brother and get the main areas and aspects sorted out before this marriage. Like for example whom is he going to be with after the marriage. Make him select his mistress NOW. Make sure to create a distance between him and Aiyora once the marriage is done."

Yuki sighed, feeling restless and Zero pulled her to rest her head on his lap. So that she could relax a little.

"Also Yuki, I just want you to know that from what I heard Sara already jumped into bed with Takuma Ichijo, your brother's best friend. So this time another woman has to enter. You cannot rely on Sara and Kuran to patch up."

"How does Ruka sound…?" Yuki suggested.

"Was she not engaged to him once?"

"Well that girl is still not over Kaname and is ready to do anything just for the sake of being with him. So I'm more than surely she will gladly accept the position to become Kaname's mistress."

"I heard she is getting married to Akatsuki next month."

"She will do anything for Kaname," Yuki said quite causally. "Even if it means bring infidelity into her marriage."

"So she won't have any problems getting naked for Kaname?"

"Of course not."

"But Yuki...that won't be fair to her husband." He then added. "Akatsuki is a good man."

"Zero..." Yuki sat up. "I cannot afford to look after all people in the society in my current situation. For now all that matters to me is that Aiyora and I are together and for that I am ready to do anything."

Although Zero did not comment but that does not mean he did not noticed, that how much like Kaname Kuran she appeared when she spoke those harsh words. Her eyes held the same type of obsessive fire that her brother's one does. His guess tactfully turned right...Obsession is a trait that ran into the blood of all int the Kuran family. Be it Kaname or Yuki or their mother Juri none of them were different from another. They were all the same in different bodies... Even if one thought otherwise.

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"Have you decided?" Yuki asked her brother who was taking his laps on the huge swimming pool.

"Decided what?" He asked not paying much attention to her but concentrated more onto his swim.

Yuki sat down by the pool side and dipped her legs into the water figuring out this will be a long conversation.

"On the woman who will warm your bed!" Then she added in a cheeky voice. "You do not plan to live like hermit while Aiyora and I live in the heights of our euphoria."

He swam towards her and fixed his wine eyes on her form. His eyes held such an indifferent expression. His stare confused Yuki. She was not sure what to make out of it. He opened his mouth but before any words could come out another voice interrupted.

"Kaname…?"

The Kuran sibling turned to see Aiyora coming towards them. Her hands were turned back like she was hiding something behind her back. Seeing his soon to be bride's approaching figure Kaname climbed out of the pool and picked up the robe, then wrapping it over his shoulders walked towards her.

"Good morning." She greeted him awkwardly.

"Good afternoon Aiyora," he teased noticing her nervousness. "…looks like someone over slept."

Yuki noticed as Kaname took a few strands of her hair between his fingers and twirled them around. And there was no sign of stopping, it is common knowledge that Kaname was a sucker for long dark hair even to this day she remembers how angry he was when Yuki cut her hair short.

"Here, this is for you." Yuki too was snapped out of her zone when Aiyora revealed the present that she brought for her husband to be. "…I was not sure what to give you. Nor could I afford such expensive items…so I decided to make this…" she handed him the sketch she made of him sitting in his office playing chess.

Yuki extended on her toes to see what it actually was.

"You made this?" Kaname asked taken aback by greatness of this fine piece of art.

"She is very good in art." Yuki bragged. "Talented won't you agree?"

But Kaname totally ignored his sister and focused his full focus on his bride to be.

"It has touched my heart," he said confusing both Yuki and Aiyora. "What I gave you does not even come close."

"I'm glad you liked it."

"I don't like it…I love it." he specified grabbing her by the wrist. "Now tell me what can I give you in for this?"

"You do not have to give me anything."

"I must my lady."

"Please do not bother yourself." Aiyora started to feel embarrass. "It is a present for the man who will become my husband in just about a week. You are doing so much for me this is just my way of expressing my gratitude."

"Please Aiyora, ask for something, anything. Just name it and it will be yours." He spoke now taking her small face between her palms. "Do not leave me hanging like these please ask for something…anything…"

"Go ahead Ai ask for it since he is so desperately begging." Yuki added in her signature tone.

"Can I ask for something weird?" Aiyora hesitated.

"Go on," but Kaname enthusiasm encouraged her.

"I wish to go for a vacation …b-before the wedding." Okay Yuki was not sure how to act on that.

"Name the destination," The male squeezed her cheeks "…And I shall make the arrangements right away."

"Anywhere of your convenience…" Aiyora was trying to be cooperative. "I just want to have a little break before the wedding. I mean I just want to relax and take my mind off everything. I just hope you aren't angry Kaname…?"

"Of course not, my schedule is a little busy but I will make time. I promise. Just give me a day and by tomorrow I will have a plan arranged for the three of us."

"Kaname…I want it for the two of us only…" Both the Kaname and Yuki had their eyes turned wide. Yuki even had the urge to scream but Aiyora's next words changed everything. "…Just me and Yuki. I want to spend some personal time with Yuki alone before my wedding."

Now that request just made Yuki's day. However as for her brother his mouth parted and remained that way. The expression on his face was priceless. He was still not able to overcome the shock.

For a brief moment Yuki eyed her beloved with proud eyes before pulling her Ai into her arms in bone crushing hug and showering kisses all over her face.

For another while Kaname just stood there like a moron and watched as the female lovers embraced each other and kissed passionately before finally letting out his verdict managing to keep a fake smile on his face.

"All arrangements shall be made by tomorrow. Now if you'll excuse me…" with those unfinished words he walked past them leaving the love-struck ladies behind.

Although it all seemed normal to Aiyora, her innocence was not able to detect it but Yuki was able to pick up the burning inferno deep within his dilated eyes. But she was glad and proud at the same time that without even doing anything Aiyora just put him into his rightful place.

Well it is safe to say that she killed him kindness!

a.n. Thank you all for reading. hope you guys enjoyed. So Yuki and Aiyora going to share a wild lavish vacation before her life wedding. Let's wish them luck and hope it all goes well.