I wasn't really happy with the quality of this chapter, and I've really wanted it to be like the shocking best chapter. I hope you would like it either way. Just one malfunction from me ^_^' Well, not only that but I didn't like writing it T_T anywhoo....I know it's short, but eh? better than nothing? Hehe...^_^
Summary:- Atem Aknunkanon is a Business man who fell in love with the girl of his dreams, they were childhood friends, but at the age of 10 they were separated from each other, until one fateful day they've been reunited again, it seems like it's a very normal love story, like she also falls in love him with him, they start courting, Bara bim Bara boom, and they get married and live happily ever after-scoffs-. –sigh-Well in here it's nothing like that at all, because you see someone else has an eye for that same girl, and that someone happens to be the most hated rival of Atem's. His name is Akira Attaché, the man who no one dares to be the target of him, and he won't rest until he has Téa Gardner all to himself….
Disclaimer:- I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh
"Akira?!"
Téa felt exposed and weak under his tormenting gaze. His bluish Grey cold eyes were glaring daggers at her. Téa felt speechless, standing there, with her lips slightly parting. The color of her face was draining from her. Mai was still standing there, like a statue, trying to think of anything to say on Téa's behalf…but nothing came out.
Then the unforeseen happened, he smiled. Akira smiled casually as if nothing had happened. Téa's face furrowed both in confusion and in wariness, 'Why is he smiling? Does he even know? Did Mai tell him?—No, no. Mai will never do such a thing! I feel breathless right now, I just want the floor to open and suck me in!' Téa stood there in the darkened looking living room; her hands were on her shivering lips. She tried not to show, but she was terrified that he might do something real horrible this time, and it wasn't on her well being, but on Atem's safety, 'If he did found out, then the plan I devised will be ruined!' Téa exclaimed fearfully in her mind.
Akira stepped forward slightly, with his wide normal smile still playing on his lips."Wow...!" he stated breathlessly"…do you know that you look really striking to me in this moment, looking vigilant and horrified and all. Sexy." He chuckled evilly at his twisted line he just said, 'perverse sick bastard!' Mai thought angrily, 'He loves seeing her in this state….?!' "So? Hm? You had your fun yet? Have you finally taken your 'precious' time in thinking over things? I mean, don't you think it's now the time to go back with your man, in your own house we both live in? What do you want the people to say about me? Huh, you, arriving very late as it's already past midnight? A whore, Slut? Is not raised very well! What do you want your parents to say? "Akira started circling her, as Téa tried keeping herself together; her blue watchful eyes were the only ones lingering on his moving form. It was like he was a leopard, trapped in a cage and a victim just got herself in a real degrading situation. She cringed deep inside once she heard his last words, every word struck her hard like a knife; piercing her heart.
Akira stopped again right in front of her, smiling as he gently as he could ever be, grabbed her face in his pale hands and kissed her forehead hard."Mmm, common Baby, I'll take you with me—"Akira turned towards Mai, "Be a dear and pack her things, I just couldn't be away from her any longer now, and I presume neither can you my love. Right?" He turned his fake steel gaze to look at Téa right into her eyes, the only thing Téa could do was nod her head motionlessly."I thought so…" Akira replied as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders and began leading her out of the apartment. Mai had already gone to pack Téa's things quickly; lord only knows what he is up to."So baby, what were you humming when you arrived here? Hum, this was the first time I heard you singing and humming, so not only you can dance, but apparently maybe even sing?" Akira chuckled piercingly as Téa winced,
They've finally arrived at Téa and Akira's Mansion. She looked around gloomily, remembering her events occurring here and none of them were thrilling. Akira took her hand as he jogged quickly towards their beige brownish huge room; up the white stairs. He twirled her around and made her sit on the big plushy bed. Akira kneeled in front of her as Téa still kept her mouth shut; she looked down at him with a faceless expression. He grinned from ear to ear as he touched her cheek, again Téa didn't even budge.
He faked his care as he stared at her eyes, "Baby what's happening to us? Hm? I swear, baby, I swear we were jinxed! On the other hand don't worry! I know I've been busy on you, with the business and all. BUT, not now, now I'll be with you, every. Single. Moment. I'll always be watching you my dear, right under my eyes." Téa looked away; tears were slowly forming in her eyes, but he forcefully made her look at him once again, "To make that up to you…" he brought his thumb and his forefinger slightly together"….I'll throw a little party for you….. Here in our mansion my love ….there will be a small surprise; I hope you'll like it."
Téa gulped slowly as she stared at him, her lips were parted to say something but couldn't find the words, and she was temporarily shell shocked, "I'll leave you be now, rest." Akira commanded as he smirked; slowly getting up from his kneeling position to see Mai coming inside with the butler following her with Téa's bag, "Oh, Mai, riiiiight, how is your sick mother?" Akira faked a pout, right with his sarcasm in his tone. Mai stared motionlessly at him while biting her lips, Akira nodded as he started heading outside but not without turning his head smiling while pointing at the blonde, "Hmmm, just for the record, you're fired!" he raised both of his eyebrows, smiling menacingly with his eyes. Once he saw Mai's blank expression he smirked in satisfaction and left the room. The butler not having a clue to what's going on stepped forward, easing the bag slowly on the floor,
"Welcome back Mrs. Téa! It is sure nice to have you around again—is there someth---"
"Arnold, leave now!" Mai commanded him strictly, Arnold, the butler nodded his head,
"I'm sorry for my sudden intrusion." He bowed at the two females and went outside, closing the door behind him. Mai fumbled with her hands as she marched quickly towards Téa, who had her head bowed down and her fists were clenching the sheets she was sitting on.
"What's wrong? What the hell is going on?" Mai began as she towered Tea, "I'm terrified by his sudden calm traits he's pulling here…" Téa looked up to meet her worried violet gaze,"H-he's up to something, something disastrous!" Téa looked the other way,' she's right, he's planning something….but what? I need to speak to Atem, right away!'
The next day Atem received a call from Téa----
"Atem…?"
"Hey Beautiful, I was wondering when were you going to call" Atem smiled as he was staring at the framed picture he was holding in his hand. The picture they took on the boat, during the vacation. He twirled his office chair and smiled down at the city, "Is everything okay Téa? You seem—"
"Atem is there someplace we could meet. Alone." Atem smirked as he turned around again facing his desk,
"I was hoping you would say that. I wanted to see you again, "Atem sighed as he rubbed his eyes," Unfortunately, I have many work that's waiting to be done…" Téa gave a simple 'Oh' at that, she was distressing that she wouldn't be able to see him today, it was urgent to her. Since that 'little' party Akira is due tomorrow morning and she has no clue as what is awaiting for her. Atem sensing her frustration couldn't help but smile, he spoke again," If you would like, we could meet tomorrow morning—"
"NO! I mean, I can't I'm busy tomorrow…"Téa interrupted him again, Atem frowned at this,
"Téa are you positive that you're okay? You seem a little bit edgy…."Atem replied in a serious tone, Téa removed the phone from her ear as she looked away holding back a sob. She was inside the main bathroom and it was afternoon, but Akira was having a meeting in his mansion. He wasn't jesting when he said he'll be watching her closely. She brought the phone back to her ear.
"Atem please…today…it's really urgent. I must talk to you!" Téa helplessly begged him as she tried restraining her tears from falling; she was even covering her mouth while speaking. Atem didn't like her tone one bit,
"Very well Téa, whatever pleases you. I'll try finishing my work today. I'll even take you to my secluded place that I recently bought." Téa smiled as she sighed faintly in relief,
"Are you sure it's safe? Secluded? With privacy?" Atem raised an eyebrow at this as he chuckled.
"I was hoping for us to have dinner there…but if you want to be completely alone. I could arrange that. What did you miss me too?" He smirked as Téa felt her heart flutter, with yesterdays kiss coming back in her mind. She blushed softly,
"You have no idea how I miss you right now and I wish you are here. With me…this instant" Atem sighed with great content as he slouched his body on his chair and dropped his pen carelessly on his glass desk, he felt like the luckiest man in the world right now. He was even truly, deeply touched by her words.
"I even desire the exact same thing. Work has been draining me from energy. I can't wait for today's date Téa." Téa's blush darkens at the mention of 'Date'. However, when hearing footsteps entering her room, she immediately tried to end the call.
"A-Atem, I'll come by to your office later, you don't need to pick me up!" Atem raised an eyebrow interestingly,
"Téa first why are you whispering, second its okay I can—"
"No Atem its okay, Mai is visiting Joey again, so she can drop me by. I insist. Besides like you said you have much work today! It'll give you some time to finish, by the time I come." Atem sighed as he saw Anastasia entering his office, smiling like usual. He slowly turned his seat again towards the windows, he replied in a hushed tone,
"Very well Téa, I'll be waiting for you…what time?"
"Late! Real late, like maybe even at midnight! Does that…suit you?" She replied softly, she could hear shuffling in the bedroom so she needed to get off the phone immediately.
"Ofcource, no problem. Well I need to go now love. The work is piling up by the minute. I can't wait to see you…I love you" He sighed when he didn't hear her reply with the same words.
"Thank you Atem, I'll see you soon." He didn't even had the time to say bye as she quickly hung up the phone. Téa swiftly stepped out of the bathroom and sighed with relief to find that it was only, Helga; her maid, cleaning up "It was only you" she whispered softly, Helga scrunched her face slightly,
"What's that Mrs.?" Téa shook her head dismissing her away as she placed the phone back to its place and headed outside the room.
Atem with the phone still lingered near his ear, replied a late, "Bye?" He sighed once again as he turned his body towards the desk, not noticing Anastasia's huge grin and wide eyes,' That was one strange call…' Atem then was snapped out of his thoughts once he heard a cough, he almost forgot about his secretary being here.
"So, who was that?" Atem folded his arms on top of the other on his glass desk and smiled mockingly at her,
"I hardly believe that's any of your concern Anastasia, "He replied coolly, while she faked a hurtful expression,
"Well, it sounded to me that you're in love." Atem looked at her brown eyes again then sighed as he leaned back on his chair, he smiled subconsciously."Well, like you said, none of my concern, but I believe this is. I had been send here to ask a vacation from you! If you don't mind, I would like a vacation." Atem smiled unsurely while looking at her again,
"You've been send here, by whom?" He asked her fidgeting form, while raising his eyebrow,
"Well here comes the interesting part. While you were in vacation, Demetry and I started bonding, like a lot. So we're even practically a couple now. He-he, so we've decided to take a vacation. Only ofcource by your approval boss." Atem nodded his head as she yelped a 'Yes' "He-he sorry about that…" Anastasia handed him the forums of application so he could sign them and they immediately can go to their vacation. ' I see not only things have changed for me, but in here too…' Atem thought happily,
Anastasia then remembered something important while she was reading off her notepad "Boss, there's apparently this party that's being held and are requesting your presence; they're saying it's really urgent. Also you could bring any one you want, there will be appetizers and champagne. If I were you, I would be there." Atem groaned once he heard that, 'Now what?! Another party! What's so urgent anyway…wait maybe Téa can come with me, maybe then I'll have a great time' Atem sighed as he nodded his head,
"Alright then tell the other superiors I'll be there" Anastasia beamed at him,
"You should have actually, because remember you missed the boarding meeting anyway from that Annual greeting party" Atem nodded his head lazily while crossing his arms. She then thanked him once more as he smiled, she started walking towards the doors but Atem stopped her again,
"Oh Anastasia, late this evening a woman will be arriving asking for me. Let her in" Anastasia grinned from ear to ear as she nodded once again and closed the door behind her. Atem chuckled while shaking his head; he then instantly began working again, so he could finish as soon as possible.
It was already past midnight and Atem was focusing real hard, typing fast on his laptop, he was completely focused as he didn't notice a brunette entering his office. Téa was in awe once she saw his huge office; she smiled once she noticed Atem's pensive face working on his laptop. His jacket was draped on the black chair he was sitting on and his white sleeves were rolled up. He never noticed her coming in yet. She took the chance to look into her surroundings. Atem heard the door being opened, but he didn't bother looking up thinking it was Anastasia again. There were almost not too many people working now as some have already went home. So the building was quiet. Téa then slowly with her fancy boot feet advanced closer to his glass desk. Once she looked at him, her eyes soften, 'I'm going to tell him everything tonight, just not right now, I'll have to tell him so he can help me and stop Akira's plan! He look extremely focused right now, that I just hate to detach his attention…however…'
Téa brought a fist to her lips as she cleared her throat. Atem with his gaze still transfixed on the screen, just simply nodded his head,
"Just leave them on the desk…" was his monotone reply, his voice gave away instantly that he was exhausted. She stifled a giggle, he did look handsome right now too, and she couldn't help but swoon at his sight. She stepped right in front of the desk to make him look up. Atem sighed as he rested his elbows on the desk, cupping his chin in his hand once he looked up. However, that dull expression of his was immediately changed to a surprise and more delightful one, once he noticed the person standing."Téa?!" Atem asked somewhat astonished, he abruptly stood from his chair and walked around his desk. Téa smiled warmly when he stood in front of her. Atem took her hand in his and kissed them softly while locking his gaze on hers.
Téa blushed at his bold gesture, "Hey Atem, I hope I wasn't too late..." she forgot what she wanted to say next as he started kissing her neck, nibbling on her ear he replied softly,
"Don't worry you're right on time…" Atem pulled back as he lead her around the desk," I just have some work to finish, it will only last for five minutes", Téa nodded her head in approval saying 'it's okay'. Atem smiled as he sat on his chair, surprising Téa he sat her on his lap, stealing a kiss from her lips.
"Don't you think I'll distract you like this?" Téa giggled as she tried getting up, but Atem won't let her out.
"Absolutely not, I like having you close to me" Téa sighed as she rested her head on his chest and was watching him type on his laptop once again completely focused, occasionally when there's something to read, he would sometimes glance at her and they smile at each other. After a little while Atem closed his laptop, bringing Téa out of her thoughts, she blinked at him,
"Done already?" she replied while getting up, he nodded as he pulled her back onto his lap, Téa laughed slightly "Atem! What if someone will see us?" He shook his head as he kissed her lips softly,
"It's okay, just relax. What's the hurry right?" he chuckled as she formed a side loop on her lips. Atem stared at her with pure love visible in his purple eyes, Téa gulped softly, soon she found herself in a middle of another kiss. Atem moaned into her mouth when she massaged his shoulder blades, cracking of bones were occasionally heard, he let go of her lips slowly as he arched his head back with his eyes still closed. He then went back in capturing her lips with a heated passion kiss, burying his hands in her silky brown hair, Téa's breath was soon becoming a problem since she didn't have time in regaining it from the first kiss. She wrapped her arms around his broad shoulders, pushing her face into him more.
Atem stood up suddenly from his seat as Téa wrapped her legs around his waist; he pushed his laptop and his other assets out of the way as he settled Téa on top of the desk, his lips never leaving hers. Atem arched her back so he can gain more access on her neck. He trailed down butterfly kisses as she giggled from each sensual contact. Atem smiled when he heard her giggle, he stopped as Téa brought her head back down, and she kissed him lightly on the lips as if thanking him for that refreshing treatment she just received. When she pulled back Atem sighed in bliss, so with his half lidded eyes "Let's get out of here, shall we?" he inquired as he parted from Téa completely to pack his things in his Armani suitcase.
They both stepped out of the office as Atem flicked the lights out and linked his arm with Téa she gladly took it and they headed for the elevator. Once out of the building Atem escorted Téa towards his black car and drove ahead."So where are you taking me?" Téa asked curiously, Atem was driving with one hand as the other was holding Téa's
"To another one of my favorite place, it has a green house too." Téa was impressed by this and she couldn't wait until she sees it. Suddenly she was quiet as she remembered why she wanted to meet him privately. She looked at the rear view mirror, to see no one was following them. She sighed with content at that, 'I mustn't back away and this is my chance!' Téa glanced at her side, to see Atem driving quietly while smiling; she then locked her gaze on their entwined hands. Sometimes, she's thinking if this could actually work, her relationship with Atem, will it end tragically?'My deepest fears, is that it could end before it even starts…wonder how will he react once I tell him everything. Will he actually believe me, he has to, there is no motive for me to lie to him about this, but will he be angry that I lied to him in the first place? But I was only trying to protect him. Ugh, so many un-answered questions! I love him… right? Then in order to keeps this relationship going and healthy, there must be trust between us and I really, really want to be with him at all costs. I-'
Téa was interrupted from her train of thoughts when she felt Atem's lips contacting with her knuckles, she smiled wholeheartedly when she looked at him, "We are almost there…"Atem said softly to her, which made her tremble from the tone of his voice. And so he was right, they indeed reached his secluded area. It almost looked like woods, with so many trees and a luscious garden; there was even a huge fountain in the middle, with a cupid statue on top of it, pouring water from his mouth. Téa loved the view so much, so she got out from the car hastily and was admiring it. Atem chuckled once he saw her delightful expression. So he grabbed his jacket and draped it lazily behind his shoulders, with the other arm went to grab Téa's waist and pulled her to him.
"You own this place!?" Téa asked as she still couldn't believe her eyes, Atem laughed deeply while nodding his head, Téa rested her head on his shoulder as he began leading her to his most isolated place, the green house.
"It's secluded like I said, so we will have our privacy and its ofcource even safe. However, I wouldn't want you to worry about your safety ever Téa. As long as I'm with you, I'll protect you with my last breath I have in my body" Téa suddenly froze as she stopped in her tracks, 'That's what I was afraid of, he is willing to risk his life, just for me, suddenly I'm having self-doubts again…'"What's wrong, my love?" Téa again stiffened once she heard the word 'love', Akira just told her that yesterday and surprisingly it was with the same affection, 'Could it be that Akira feels something towards me…that would be impossible!' Téa cringed at the thought, once Atem saw that he brought her face upwards slowly with his gentle fingers curled under her chin."What's the matter?" Téa shook her head as she smiled at him,
"It's nothing, just…Atem there's something I want to tell you and please, no interruptions" Atem saw her seriousness all of a sudden, so he decided to listen intensively,
"Is it the same thing you wanted to tell me on the phone?" He asked her cautiously while Téa simply nodded her head closing her eyes, 'This is it…' Atem kissed her softly on the lips, "Go on, I'm listening, it's okay Téa, remember I still love you, no matter how appalling the situation is" Téa then stood there, looking at him from head to toe, she clucked her tongue as she backed away slightly, her heart was pounding viciously in her chest and her palms were beginning to sweat. Atem saw Téa's eyes darkening with passion, his gaze lingered there for a moment. He let go of her chin as he ran his fingers through her hair. Téa closed her eyes from the sensation, Atem heard her sigh as he couldn't help but place his lips on top of hers again, kissing her slowly.
,'No Atem, things won't be the same once you know the truth; I don't know when will be the right time to tell you. Or if there will ever be a right time. Maybe I wasn't brave like I thought I was, suddenly I don't feel so sure, I just don't want to hurt him, I know that it will pain him badly if he finds out that I'm engaged to his worst nightmare and mine too, Akira Attaché. It's too late, I cannot lose Atem again, I love him…yes I do. His kiss is driving me wild….' Téa couldn't continue her thoughts as Atem's kiss was getting more passionate by the minute, more wanting, she knew he wanted her and not so surprisingly anymore she wants him too. Atem broke from the kiss to look Téa in her eyes; she saw love mixed with ache for her. Atem can see the yearn in her blue orbs too. He noticed her sad expression all of a sudden.
"Téa, are you alrigh-" Atem was interrupted by Téa. She had put her hand to his lips to silence him. She then spoke, her voice a passionate whisper.
"Atem, it's all so clear now, as we stand here alone, in this beautiful place you've taken me too." She moved closer to him. Her face was just inches away from his. "You want me to be with you. Over everybody else, over any other women, you chose…me."
Atem let out a soft exhale. He looked at her with adoration. He smiled his small half smile that Téa loved. Téa swooned before that smile, his full lips. She was in love with Atem, and she was ready to admit it. Atem then replied, "Of course I did, Téa. You are everything to me. You are-"
Before he could finish his sentence, he was again interrupted. Téa wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips. Atem held her close, closing his eyes. Moments passed and still they kissed, each kiss becoming deeper and deeper with passion. Tears filled Téa's eyes as she kissed him more and more.
Atem dropped his jacket carelessly on the floor as he swept Téa into his arms, still kissing her, and he carried her away, further and further into the darkened woods, fireflies were lightning his path. Their hearts were beating quickly, and waves of passion surrounded them. He spun her around, still kissing, until eventually they reached to his favorite magnificent place– the greenhouse. In it was a luscious garden, but it was enclosed within glass.
A huge tree thrived in the center of the room. Its massive branches hung low, its large, fanning leaves providing a canopy. Atem set Téa down upon the bed of leaves. Their fervent kisses continued. Atem was happy that Téa had proved her readiness, just as he had with her. Although they were in a room of glass, they could feel the cold autumn air on their skin – but the heat they gave off made the chill unnoticeable. In the enchanted room, Téa and Atem proved their love to each other, reveling in the peaceful night, the peaceful building, hearing nothing but the sound of their short breaths and their heavy moans.
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They were lying beside each other as the night diminished. Looking through the glass ceiling, Téa saw many stars – more than she had ever seen before. The bright sparks were scattered throughout the black sheet of sky, creating a mystical illusion with their glow. She was holding the hand of Atem, her lover, and together they lay in silence.
Atem was finally able to finish his sentence. "…You are perfect." He turned his head to look at her. His voice was calmer than Téa had heard in a long while.
The next morning came as Atem was in his office humming loudly to himself, 'Yesterday was the unsurpassed day of my life. I've never been this happy before. She never really said she loved me, and I'm not a mind reader, but I've read the signs, those vibes she had been giving during our lovemaking…..so magical' Atem sighed as he finally slouched down on his chair gazing at the ceiling, he raised an eyebrow and groaned once the ringing of the phone interrupted his day dreaming.
"Yes?" Atem answered,
"Whoa, easy tiger! Bad day?" Atem smiled once he heard that it was only his best friend Joey,
"Hey Joey and no on the contrary….it's the best day ever, and last night was too"
"Yeah, about that! Where were you last night? I've been calling and calling and no one's answering! "Joey exclaimed annoyingly, Atem sweat-dropped at this,
"So that was you?" Atem said while shaking his head, he remembered the damn thing ringing annoyingly when Atem was 'busy' that he actually tossed it in the lily pond with one hand, since the other hand was unbuttoning Téa's blouse. Atem was suddenly sweating as again the images flood back in his mind,
"Hello, duuuude. You alive?" Atem rolled his eyes,
"Yes Joey and sorry about the other night, I was…..preoccupied" Atem answered sincerely, he then looked at his watch and remembered that he has somewhere to go."Joey you reminded me, you have to come with me today. I don't want to be bored out of mind alone."
"Alriiight, sure man I was bored alone anyway…it will be nice to be bored with someone else too" was Joey's sarcastic reply,
"Very well then I'll come pick you up, say after 15 minutes, that and also we will be stopping at a Cell phone store on the way… " Joey raised an eyebrow as he just nodded his head, he knew Atem couldn't see it so he replied,
"Okay dude, see ya when I see ya.." Atem heard a click on the end as he also placed his phone office down. He rubbed his eyes and then got up. He tried dialing Téa's number that she gave him yesterday, but no one was answering, sighing he went out of his office and began driving towards Joey's place.
Loud music was pounding, beverages, snacks and even DJ's and a stage with shows performing on it. This was the idea of Akira's 'little' party. It was being held in their spacious garden he has, balloons were everywhere, even on the gate entrance decorating it. People were sitting on fancy tables and the sun was shining down heavily on them. They were all having the time of their lives, dancing around on the soft grass.
However, Téa was feeling nauseous and she thought she could just throw up at any minute now, that and the fact she couldn't breathe by the crimson striped balconette ruffle bra and waist cincher set her maid; Helga was dressing her on. Téa's back was turned, her front facing the mirror on her huge white closet, looking motionless than ever, 'Oh God! What is he up to? Can't he even see that I'm not in the mood of meeting people right now!? 'Helga was kneeling down adjusting Téa's short fluffy black skirt. Téa was even clad in an open black fluffy boot, with very sharp high heels. Mai was also dressed fancy but she was looking worried for her young female friend. She stopped her pacing as she stood in front of Téa. Helga turned Téa around after finally tying the cross ways leather threads on the back of her crimson top, she was smoothing out her fluffy skirt, then next zip up her side zipper on the crimson top. Téa noticed Mai's frustration as she sighed heavily, trying hard to breathe, 'He loves torturing me, why did he even picked out this outfit for me?'
Téa looked out from her opened balcony to see all those people, which she didn't even know; she turned around again to face her blonde friend, "Mai, I have to speak with Atem immediately!"She exclaimed in a hushed tone, Mai looked at her like she has grown a second head,
"Are you insane, this is so not the time!" Mai hissed her reply back, Téa gave her a helpless look, and she knows that Mai, isn't really aware of Akira's entire plan, "Besides weren't you with him yesterday?" Téa bit her lips as she blushed suddenly while looking down, she then looked at Mai again who was looking at her cautiously,
"I got scared and hesitated again and besides…I then got…distracted the whole night" Téa said quickly as she looked away blushing deeply, Mai still hadn't caught on to what's all of this is about, she saw Téa's blush and her shameful look in her eyes. That's when it struck her deeply,
"You couldn't possibly….you two…? Did you….?" Once she saw Téa smile sheepishly at her, Mai's eyes widen like pan cakes," YOU SLEPT WITH HIM?!" she yelled in a hushed tone, Téa covered her mouth as she stared with wide-eyes warningly at her,
"Are you crazy? Why don't you just announce it to the whole party!!?" Téa yelled back in the same tone as she tried adjusting her tight top."Look, I know I should've told him, but I couldn't, okay. Just promise you won't tell anyone, not even Joey?"
"Téa I just can't believe you, what are you trying to do, bring yourself more troubles???"
"Promise?" Téa repeated her question as Mai raised her hands in the air,
"Fine whatever Téa!"
"You too Helga, I know you've heard all of this…" Téa directed her gaze to Helga who looked up and tried zipping her zipper,
"Don't worry Mrs. My lips are sealed tight" and then went back to the zipper, Téa nodded thanking her and glanced at Mai again, who was currently giving her a judgmental look. Téa's eyes began to show full wariness,
"There is something important that he must know!" he said to Mai, the blonde nodded her head,
"What is it now? Tell me?" They both heard the door opening so Téa quickly looked back at Mai,
"I'll tell you later" Téa whispered while Mai nodded her head. They saw Akira stepping inside, looking rather bored out of his mind. He motioned with his hands for Mai and Helga,
"Get out!" He commanded harshly, Helga bowed her head as she left the zipper alone and headed out with Mai following her slowly. Once finally they were out of the room. Téa brought back her blank expression and looked towards the balcony, trying to zip the side zipper. Akira smirked as he marched slowly towards her, he noticed her having a hard time zipping her top. So he touched her hand and snatched it away, bringing his own. He instantly zipped it up fast with ease, causing it to scratch a little on her skin, she winced in pain,
"Ow! Watch it!" Akira smiled amusingly as he grabbed her chin,
"Oh! So you can feel?" Téa yanked her face from his hold as she leaned at the closet behind her; she looked the other way,
"What are you implying?" She asked in a monotone voice. Akira smirked as he raised his index finger and left her side to stand in front of her,
"No one…plays games with me…" he started as Téa was watching him closely; she turned her head away, almost afraid to look him in the eye" Why did you enter my personal computer?" He asked her warningly, going straight to the point."Why did you transfer the CD's of my work?" He asked her again in slow fragments, leaning towards her. Téa tensed at that, but kept her face immobile. She then suddenly had the boldness of looking him in the eye, she stared at him for a second or two up and down with disgust,
" I don't know what you are talking about…" she replied, denying the whole truth, Akira raised one eyebrow amusingly,
"Oh really?....why don't we step outside, to 'refresh' your mind, shall we?" he didn't wait for her to even resist as he grabbed her naked arm forcefully and began leading her towards the balcony he swiped his hands away angrily to remove the flowing white curtains that were blocking the view. They finally stepped out of the balcony, with his hands gripping hard on her now red arm. Téa once she saw what he meant almost fainted on him, she felt her soul tore into two as she didn't know what to do. There, entering the entrance was none other than Atem himself, looking around with Joey beside him talking and walking casually, while smoking a cigarette. They were both here, the music was pounding hard, but she could still feel her heart pounding in her ears, 'No! It can't be!! Atem?' Téa wanted to cry so badly, she couldn't believe that he was here in her mansion and he was completely oblivious about it as he was laughing with his blonde friend.
Téa couldn't breathe at all suddenly, she was in absolute shock at what she's witnessing,' So that was it, I thought it was worse if Atem finds out the truth about me from someone outside, but from Akira himself, is much more worse!'. Akira smirked evilly once he confirmed that she finally had enough, he dragged her in, Téa tumbled as she couldn't hold herself together anymore. He threw her hard against the closet as he got her trapped there. Tears were flowing from her closed eyes down her face.
"So, what do you think of this little surprise I had for you? Nice right? Hm? Now isn't it enough pleasure seeing him? Now that you had your share, admit if you stole the CD's or not?" She felt Akira's breath on her jaw as he hissed in her ear, Téa still looking away from him, managed to control her gulp of air and kept her tone from quavering while answering,
"Yes…I took them…" Akira, clapped his hands, as he got one arm resting at the side of her head, Téa then directed her icy blue gaze at him raising one eyebrow daringly,"…but I will not utter one single word before Atem leaves from here" Téa stated her proposition looking him straight in the eye. Akira backed away slightly; he shrugged his shoulders laughing roughly,
"Vvvvvery well then….we will meet again…now don't try running away, cause you know it won't do you any good "he said seriously, while turning away on his heels, his jacket flowing behind him as he stepped out of the room and slammed the door shut. Téa heard him ordering the guards to not let her out, she instantly broke down crying on her knees, 'This cannot be happening…not l-like this….he's going to tell him'.
Atem and Joey were still walking around, Joey just finished his cigarette as he threw it on the floor, to step on it with his sneakers. "This party rocks man! Why would you say that it would be boring?!" Joey said as he started admiring the food, and then directed his gaze back to the ladies,"Hissss there are many hot babes here too man!" Atem crossed his arms, he wasn't satisfied once he found out that it was actually Akira's mansion, if it weren't for Joey's pleading, he would've been long gone,
"Yeah, it appears so…"was Atem's blunt reply, he was bored already. Joey pointed at one hot girl that passed by them, giving each of them clear signs, Atem raised an eyebrow at her boldness, while Joey whistled he tried following her but Atem grabbed him from his collar shirt, "Get back here Joey! Just focus on one for Ra's sake!" Joey, blew air in frustration as he saw one man, who claimed to be Akira's adviser approaching them,
"Welcome…" he shook Atem's hands, as he gave a solemn nod,"…Mr. Attaché will be here any second now…"Atem crossed his arms staring at the man ahead of him. The man fidgeted slightly under his gaze, so he excused himself. Joey nudged Atem,
"Look man, if it's business again then I'll just go over there, alright? I don't want to be bored out of my skull with all that business talk" Atem nodded his head as he sighed; he adjusted his POLICE sunglasses and went forward, each going their separate ways. Atem frowned when he finally saw Akira approaching him with that sinister gaze he always wears.
"My, my, my. If it isn't our famous Atem Aknunkanon!" Atem stopped as they were both giving each other challenging stares, "I'm glad you actually came to my party…" Akira continued, while Atem simply kept ignoring him, he suddenly noticed two familiar faces he encountered from before. Atem's eyes narrowed in caution, 'The two body guards that were forcing their way onto Mai and Téa that night. So Akira is their boss?' The two body guards saw Atem staring, even from behind the shades, they backed away slightly feeling intimidated. Akira touched his arm but Atem yanked it away quickly,
"Why am I here Akira?" Atem snapped at him while Akira raised his hands,
"Is it a crime to throw a party? A fund raising party to be exact…I decided to be a little generous. Hope you will be too in your donation. But I think you've done enough already, am I right?"
"Somehow, I find this hard to believe Akira, knowing you!" Atem snorted when he faked a hurtful expression. Akira also crossed his arms as he walked them in an open area to practice shooting. He handed Atem a shotgun as he also took one.
"You know, you're famous in playing games with your opponents. Care to challenge me in this one?" Akira asked him while Atem smirked as he started loading the shells."Pull!" Akira shouted as a plate went up flying in the sky and he managed to shoot it. It was now Atem's turn,
"Pull!" as soon Atem said that two yellow plates went flying in the sky and he managed to swiftly shoot them both,
"Hn, Impressive…"was Akira's jealousy reply. Atem turned to him smirking while shrugging his shoulders.
"Pull!" Akira shouted as he managed to also shoot the two, he flipped the shot-gun open as the empty shells flew out, he began reloading again,
"Pull!" Atem yelled as this time three plates went flying and shot them in one try. He also flipped the shot gun and saw the empty shells scattering on the floor. Joey by the time noticed the little action as he was watching and admiring Atem kicking his ass. Akira chuckled gruffly as he pointed his shotgun upwards. Atem watched him closely as he began to speak,
"How abooooout….." he started leading his raised arm towards the party, Atem cocked an eyebrow at this, 'What is he doing?' he thought, he finally saw him stop, pointing the end of the gun towards a bedroom balcony,"….this target?" Akira finished as Atem was staring stiff at the balcony ahead. There, was a brunette standing having her arms crossed over her chest. Atem couldn't believe his eyes as he slowly removed his shades from them to see clearly and he was regrettably right. It was her. 'T-Téa? What is she- What—' Akira again interrupted, "Nice target right? Delicious too if you ask me…" Atem couldn't concentrate on the words Akira was saying as he's gaze were penetrating Téa's form.
Téa saw him finally looking at her, 'Oh god…now he knows….it's over…'. Her eyes were puffy from crying and her nose was pink. The air suddenly blew in blowing her hair. Atem kept staring as what he heard next almost made him lose his balance and wanted to punch Akira hard on the face," She's my fiancée…." Akira declared, as Atem dropped the shot-gun to his sides. He stood there completely speechless,' No! It can't be! His fiancée? Téa....is engaged…to Akira Attaché?' Atem finally locked his wrath gaze into Akira's bluish Grey ones."my soon-to-be wife….and the ones who even dare to touch my fiancée. Will have a word with me…..I'll crush them with my hand" Atem kept staring hard into his eyes, he wasn't the least bit fazed from the warning he just gave, "I'm like you, I don't like people toying with my things you know…" Atem looked at Téa again, but this time, his expression never changed.
He was glaring critically at her, shaking his head disappointingly. Téa bit her lips as she bowed her head down she couldn't bear looking him in his eyes, especially with the look his giving her for the first time, hugging herself with her tears flowing freely. 'How could she…she lied to me? ALL of this was a lie!!!?' Atem thought bitterly as he looked back to see Akira licking his lips at her then stared back at him. Akira turned around and shouted"Pull!", the plates were shot in the sky but before Akira could even have the time to shoot it, someone else did. He looked towards his right to see Atem emptying his shells towards Akira so that it flew right on his face. Atem gave one last look towards Téa, he then threw the shot-gun on the ground towards Akira's feet and marched away, everyone was backing away from his ferocity stare. Akira's guards were about to go after him for showing disrespect towards their boss, however Akira raised his index finger, stopping them.
Joey witnessed the whole thing as he had no clue what's wrong, he jogged quickly towards his incensed best friend, "Atem what's wrong?" Atem didn't reply as he quickened his pace "Atem man speak to me!! What happened?"
"Let's go.." was all he said as he was nearing the entrance fast,
"What? Well okay, but what is Téa doing here? Can't we just go and get her we can't ju---" Atem suddenly grabbed Joey from the collar, his purple eyes even had a tint of crimson now, they were narrowed dangerously into slits,
"I said. Let's. Go!" he pushed Joey away venturing further ahead. Joey was looking wide-eyed at him, 'What the--?' Joey adjusted his shirt as he gave one last look to Téa, to see her cupping her mouth and dashed inside crying. 'What the hell just happened?' knowing he won't get the answer by just standing there, decided to follow his furious friend.
Téa was plopped in her bed, screaming in her pillow as she was crying her eyes out, 'N-no, why? W-why…..?!!?!?!?'
.....Awww, No Atem come back! T_T Well, I know this was a short chapter! But I hope you all liked it? Ugh, I don't know, but anyway just please R&R!^_^
~Lezley