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It's been a few days since Ginga ran off. Yato has taken leave from his job so Madoka and Ginga were asked not to make an appearance until asked. With Yato at home 24/7 , I have been pampered. He feeds me regularly and actually talks to me and not at me. I also know that the baby inside me is a little boy. My strong soldier is growing healthy. Yato was happy to tell me and I can see the pride practically leaking off his face. I would be happy if I didn't know that Yato had a more twisted reason for why he feels joy towards our child.

It hasn't been that long when I see a sonogram on the front paper with the head line: A Hero is Born. The papers rave about Yato finally producing the 'golden' child. They have reporters outside their home with their flashing cameras hoping to get a glimpse at the expecting couple. They are the reason why Yato has been talking on the front steps the whole morning. He tells the people all about how his son will take after him. I know that my son will be lucky enough not to know the bastard. When they ask Yato about me he uses the excuse' he's resting' to satisfy the crowd.

I know that Yato wanted publicity but I think even he didn't expect such a turn out. He can't walk out to get the groceries without being bombarded with congratulations and questions. Nile had also received mail stating that they wanted pictures of the boy when he was born. It had been such a grueling three days when Yato had withheld the gender of the child. Newspapers covered the speculation and local TV ran the question of' 'The Baby Hero. Will it be a Strong Brave Prince Or a Daring Princess'. They might as well have shot fireworks into the sky saying what the gender is.

I also didn't think this story would be more important than a celebrity couple having a baby. But... then again Yato is a celebrity in the city. When Yato had finally told everyone about the gender of the child .I heard cheers and swears. The swearing because a lot of people betted on what the gender would. The revelation lost or gained them money. Yato was congratulated on TV by all the cops. I saw Kyoya and Ryugga for a few seconds. But when I looked back they were both gone. I had been produced to the public and I was immediately mobbed. Yato made sure I was healed before he let me go in front of the cameras.

Not that I didn't think he wouldn't do that. He wouldn't want his dirty little secret out. Especially since his popularity was skyrocketing. The press had no trouble with snapping pictures and asking all sorts of questions. I felt really out of place and I felt trapped. I was so used to be only around Yato and now I'm being thrown into a sea of people. I guess I really am not ready for the real world. Maybe I'm better left behind closed door. Locked away

''Hey sweetie,'' Yato rubs my back I shiver not be used to this affection, usually when Yato touches me it's either to fuck me or beat me. It had just recently turned into mats and soothing rubs. I guess the Baby has him happy. I just wonder what's going to happen when the baby goes missing from his life. If I know Yato he'll beat the crap out of me and then get me pregnant again. But this time he'll kill me after the baby is born. I can see the the smirk he's going to have on his face when he stabs me about a dozen times. I know he's going to make my death painful and long.

''What's on your mind?'' Yato asked when he realized I was still in thought.

''Nothing,'' I reply. He grips tightly on my shoulder.

''Now sweetie you should know better than o lie to me,'' he whispers in my ear. I can sense his anger rising.

''I'm just not used to all the attention is all,'' I reply. It's not a lie but it also isn't the truth. I can feel his nails retract brom my probably bruised and bleeding shoulder.

''See that wasn't so hard. Nile look at me,'' he says. I turn around to face him. He grabs my hands softly.'' Why do you have to be difficult sometimes? In such a happy moment shouldn't we smile and talk?'' he asks. I can see what he doing but I can't help but fall for what he is saying. I nod as a response and try to look away. He cups my face and makes my eyes meet his.'' I don't want to hurt you. So please don't make me angry. I really don't want to cause you harm but if you continue to act bratty I'll have to discipline you. And I don't want to do that. lease don't make me hurt you,'' he says. HIs eyes are practically begging me.

''I'm sorry for being difficult. I know your right. I need to relax and feel happy,'' I reply. I hate the words that just came out of my mouth. The smart, defiant side of me is so weak after al this time. I don't want to believe what he's saying but I guess I have lacked a nice touch for so long that I'm accepting his fake affection. After the baby is born I'll return to being his toy and punching bag.

''It's okay sweet heart. I forgive you'' he brings me close. ''Look I need to go cause I have errands to run. The baby needs things and I don't want you to strain yourself. All you need to do is rest and I'll handle the press and the baby shopping. Our boy will only have the best. How does royal blue sound? It'll be like a mini me.'' He happily says. He grabs his stuff and rushes out. ''Oh and Honey do you mind opening the door when I come back... thanks,'' Yato waves off.

I can hear the car start and drive away. I look down at my hands an I see my hands trembling. It seems like my body knows that Yato is up to no good but my mind is weak and Yato knows how to trick it. I hear a knock. I wonder if Yato might've forgotten something. I stand up and walk to the door. I open the door and my breathe hitches. It's not Yato but Kyoya.

''Hey'', he says. His hands stuffed in his jeans. He's not in uniform since he's wearing a black v-neck with a grey vest.

''Hey,'' I reply. Inside I am shaking. If Yato finds out I know there s going to be hell to pay.

''Hey um.. can we talk inside?'' Kyoya asks.

I am not entirely sure how to answer but I know he'll grow suspicious if I don't let him in.'' Oh yes.. sure.''

He walks in and I close the door after him. I offer him a drink but he declines. I take a seat on the couch and he takes a seat on the other end on the couch.

''So what did you want to talk about,'' I say.

''I wanted to make things right with you. Please hear me out. I know that you are married- heck you got a baby on the way but please hear me out,'' he pleads.

''Go ahead I'll listen,'' in truth I don't even want to see him let alone talk to him. But if he gets this over with I may be able to get rid of him. I don't want to but its for the best.

''I went to college and I immediately started thinking with my dick. I kow that we were still together but I had needs. Before you say anything- I know that's a pretty bull excuse but I was stupid. Really stupid. There was this girl that kept following me and I promised myself to stay faith ful. I tried but she kept pushing herself on to me. I was hanging out with my campus friend when someone pulled out Vodka and we decided to celebrate for some reason. I got drunk off my ass and she was there. I was so drunk I thought she was you. So she led me somewhere and we had sex. After I woke up I saw laying down on me. She was naked and I was still in me. I pushed her off and I blew up. I yelled at her. I told her I was seeing someone. She started to cry and ran off. There is a lot more but I don't want to upset you,'' he said looking at me.

''No. I want to know everything,'' the words slipped out before I realized it.

''Okay,'' he said,'' I told her that she took advantage of my drunk state. She said that I was all in for it so we kept screaming about each other. I finally yelled at her that I would never sleep with an ugly slut like her and se decided to tear up. I later found out that she was pregnant. She insisted the baby was mine. When I said it wasn't mine she then claimed I raped her. THe school was so close to kicking me and I was so scared. You were busy with you studies and I had no right to contact you after I betrayed you. So I looked at drugs for relief. I felt the world crushing me so the drugs made that feeling go away. A full year went by and the baby was born. The school suspended me for that year. We got a paternity test and that's when I found out the baby's not mine. The girl still said I raped her. I didn't know what her problem was but they continued to investigate. I lost another two months because of he accusation. Finally everyone knew that she lied. She was in so many tears. She said she was sorry for lying but the cops took her away. I think she's in jail cause she wasted everyone's time. And she slaughtered my name and then ran it through the mud. I was cleared but I still kept getting looks. Not only that but I was still on drugs. I had to go to rehab for six months. I was not permitted to have any contact with the outside. When I got out I had to start fresh. It took me so long to climb the ladder. I started as intern and then I went up the ladder. I knew that you graduated so I tried to contact you but I couldn't ge to you. I called Demure and he said that you were married and you moved away. I didn't know you were in the City until I came back. I knew of Yato but I didn't know you were married to him. I couldn't face you. I know that I caused you so much pain and it caused me pain to see you. So I tried to stay away but I can't deny that I love you. I still and always will love you. I tried seeing other people but I still always thought of you. I still remember the moments we shared. Do you remember?'' he was a tears.

''I remember,'' I reply. They make an appearance in my dreams.

''I'm sorry for bothering you,'' He says and gets up,'' I just wanted to tell you the truth.''

I grabbed his hand out of instinct. I pulled him back to sit down,'' Thanks for telling me. But next time do you mind not looking so sad. Your to good looking to cry.'' I try to smile. I don't know what I 'm saying.

''Those were similar to he words I told you,'' his eyes widen.'' Do you mind?'' he smiles and looks at my stomach. I nod and his hand is in my bulging tummy. I'm not that big but it is very obvious for my small frame. He rests his warm hand on my stomach and I wish that this baby was his. I want to tell him but he needs to get over me. We both cheated. But I'm pretty sure mine went smother. He was drunk I was not. I really did cheat. My eyes widen as his face gets close to mine. Our lips almost touching.