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Chapter Ten

This Isn't What Is Planned

STUPID, STUPID SUIT!

The familiar chant filled Tokiya's mind as he twirled in front of the mirror, wearing a bright pink bunny suit. He wanted to step out of the room the moment he saw the outrageous clothing but whenever he will think about the deal, he gathers courage to continue.

But hell! He was about to pounce on the road selling condoms in that outfit!

He never should've asked Fuuko's help. He should've pleaded his father. He should've.

But he didn't.

That's the biggest mistake he did.

Arggh. Damn.

'Mikagami-kuuun!!!!"

"He's soooo kawaii!"

"Ahhh…so handsome!"

He couldn't help but thinking about running and saving his rep.

"You absolutely gained all potential customers, you snow man!" she teased him, hardly controlling an outburst of giggles.

"Feh." Was all he could say.

"That's a great progress."

"Shut the hell up."

"Wow! I don't wonder why your father chose this particular challenge. You totally fit it!" she scorned him with that silly smile on her face. "Who would've thought that the most sought after guy in school promotes condom use?"

"He's a fucking maniac!"

Before Fuuko could give a witty answer, women came around him.

"Two dozens here!"

"Half a dozen!"

"Three pieces!"

Annoying whispers reached his ears.

"For a condom seller, he's a verry hooot one!"

"Oh yeah!"

"Well, if I'm gonna use the thing with him; I'll buy all of that!"

Soon, the boxes were reduced to nothing but air.

But the torture doesn't end there.

"Let's take a picture!"

"Oh, here, boy!"

"CUTE!!!!!"

"Wish that you'd still be alive after this, you grapehead!"

"EX-cuse me, I'm the one helpin' ya'!"

"Is this what you call help?"

"That's the easiest of all the challenges your damn of a father proposed!"

"Oh, what a consolation!"

"I don't care." She snubbed him.

"You bitch." He angrily sniffed.

The said "grapehead" shook her hair and left.

As she turned around the corner the bishojo sighed. Tokiya never changed. He still is a gruff egoistic bastard.

Shock and horror filled her face as she saw a familiar built of a small girl.

"Fuukiya…"

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Damn hell. He never knew selling could be this arduous.

Now, where is Kirisawa?

His eyes immediately looked for her.

No, I shouldn't do this. He thought. I already vowed to myself. I will never develop another attachment with Fuuko aside from this…deal.

She's not just anybody.

Oh, his chest. It stinks giving advice. It just makes his "task" of forgetting her harder.

At the thought, he stopped searching for her and made his way to his condo to change.

But before he could enter the room, his eyes furrowed and a strange force gripped his heart.

Fuuko. With a small girl he just saw now.

His feet made their way to the two girls.

Fuuko's eyes shifted to the approaching man. Panic and grief filled her vision as she felt the tension rise, confusing her poor daughter.

'It can't be. Tokiya!'

Questioning eyes met hers.

'Tell him, Fuuko. He would soon find out!'

'Didn't you still learn your lesson? You have given everything to Mikagami Tokiya yet he denied you!'

'Do you want Fuukiya to know it from others? Better you do it yourself.'

'The child is innocent. She's going to be confused and hurt.'

'He has the right to enjoy a father figure.'

'She had survived through the years without his bastard of a toosan!'

'She will just hurt more if you deprive her of the truth!'

'You can't let Tokiya take her!'

All the thoughts swerved in her head like blood and water, demanding to be dominant.

The worried look Tokiya gave her made her realize she doesn't look exactly well.

'Was I so transparent?'

The innocent eyes of Fuukiya traveled from the man to her mother, respectively.

'What am I to do, God?'

Even Tokiya was starting to get suspicions…

"A GIANT BUNNY!!"

Amusement engulfed Fuukiya's eyes as she stared at the giant pink rabbit, the one she only saw in fairytales. She ran to the man and hugged him.

Tokiya flushed bright pink, but didn't push the girl away. He somehow had felt an urge to hug back.

"Who…is she? Fuuko?"

Fuuko was rendered speechless.

'What am I to say? Tokiya, here's your daughter that you abandoned?'

"Fuuko?"

"My cousin's daughter." She quickly replied. Fuukiya looked at her with confusion, but the understanding girl read her mother pretty well.

So much to Fuuko's amazement.

'No. I would not ever tell Fuukiya about him. I vowed not to.'

"I didn't know you have a cousin."

She paled.

"O-On my f-father's side." She stammered immediately.

"Oh." He sighed. But he knew Fuuko was in something.

She just wasn't one to stammer and pale like that.

His brows knotted.

"And yeah, I need to r-return her…so…" she sped away in mid-sentence.

Leaving a very baffled Tokiya behind.

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A red glowing light signaled the presence of a patient inside the operating room.

A white stretcher carried a woman above it with a very large tummy, indicating pregnancy. Muffled cries were released and tears fell as she was brought inside, willing to give birth to a child.

Loud wails could be heard as the procedures begun.

Wild mauve locks spread out on the sheets.

Sweat popping from every part of her body.

Blood.

'Fuuko…'

He felt his heart racing as he ran, ran to where she was.

But no matter how fast he is, he can't seem to reach his destination.

'Fuuko!'

An anguished cry.

'Fuuko!!'

He cursed everything that came in the way.

"Aaaahhhh!"

'Fuuko!!!'

He wanted to shout as loud as he could but no voice came out.

He needed to reach her.

Because she needed him, he knew.

'FUUKO!'

An innocent whimper caught his hearing. And the doctor held a pair of legs…

A newborn baby has just arrived.

A look of pure relief and happiness crossed his face. Then, he felt his tears welling up.

He wanted to go closer and approach the purple head woman, but something stopped him right on his tracks.

The machine.

Her heart.

It wasn't beating.

Not at all.

Doctors came rushing to her, carrying instruments.

Then they tried to relive her.

'Fuuko!!'

His heart was filled with his anxiety, but once again, his voice was lost and he can't come to her aid.

'Fuuko!'

Three tries.

'Wake up for me, Fuuko!'

Five.

'Look at me, and that baby. Look at our daughter!'

Her face fell, and every part of her has aghast pale.

A tear fell on his cheeks.

'Fuuko!'

"FUUKO!!!"

Loud panting filled the room. He felt his vision spinning like hell.

'What the hell was that dream all about?' he thought, rubbing his sweat off. 'Why did I dream of Fuuko giving birth to a child, our daughter?'

No one in his head answered.

'Hey wait…'

He suddenly thought of something.

'What if…?'

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"MOMMY'S HOME!!"

"Okaa-chan!" the melodious tone of her angel soothed her tired body and mind.

"Fuukiya!"

"Look at what I made, okaa-chan!" she proudly beamed, showing her a drawing.

"Oh, may I see what that is…?" she sweetly asked, turning the paper around.

Then color was drained from her face.

"Isn't this so happy?" she beamed.

A child was situated between a lady and a man, holding hands, happy smiles on their faces.

And it was all Fuuko had been afraid of.

"Kaa-chan, our sensei told us to draw a family!" she narrated. "All my classmates have stories about their families. I just wonder…why isn't there a too-chan in our family, kaa-chan?"

Her bright eyes shone with awe and confusion.

"Uhhm…Fuu-chan, I'll tell you something, would you listen very carefully…?"

The hesitance was in her nervous voice but she tried her hardest to stay calm.

"Hai, okaa-chan. Of course." She sat on her lap.

"Your dad…" she started while smoothing her silver tresses. "Is just absent for a while."

"He will come back?"

No one could resist Fuukiya's hopeful gaze.

"Y-Yes." She confirmed, though she herself wasn't so sure about it.

'How could I tell you that your father is now engaged and soon to be married? How could I tell you that he hates to see me except for our arrangement?'

"Uh huh." Fuukiya mustered. "I love you mom. Even if too-chan won't be back soon, I'd understand."

Fuuko smiled at the maturity her daughter was showing.

"Thank you, Fuu."

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A couple of knocks at the door caused Fuuko to rush to the door.

'Oh. Mi-chan's probably here.'

She was actually in a hurry. She's on her way to the venue where the second challenge will be upheld. Yes, there is another ridiculous test. Technically, they should've won already, but what is Takashi Mikagami a business man and a lawyer for? He's pretty good in talking things out.

So, after a round of words, they had complied to his demand.

'Now what could this outrageous dispute be…?'

"Mi-chan I-"

But the expected lean, tall figure of a man wasn't the one in her front door.

Instead, a slim brunette wearing an elegant dress.

Toudou Shizuka.

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A/N: This chapter sucks. But I'm thankful enough to be able to finish another chappie and finally update. Please keep the reviews coming...(I think I am brainless at times TT)

Preview of next chappie:

"I know how to play my cards, Kirisawa. I know what I have."

"Then show it." She accused snappily.

"Are you taking your daughter as a prized possession?"

She smirked. "Not at all." She replied. "I'm not using her. Mi-chan loves me."

She returned the sly grin. "We'll see."

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