Ah...this chapter was so hard to write...I want Misaki and Usui just to live happily ever after but there are still loose ends to be tied up and a whole lot of drama to cause. I will try to make this as painless as possible T.T actually it will be probably painful to write...
Chapter 11: Found
The phone rang. Gerard Walker picked up the phone.
"Gerard Sama" Cedric greeted solemnly. "I found Usui sama and that maid. They are hiding out in a very small town in Japan"
"Hai hai Ceddy" Gerard sighed. "You must be getting old" he teased. "Took you almost a year to find them" he said with a small laugh.
"I'm sorry Gerard sama"
"No don't be" Gerard said with a smile. "Just bring him back"
"Yes Gerard sama"
"Bye Ceddy, I missed you. Can't wait until you come back"
Cedric cleared his throat. "Good Bye Gerard sama"
"Hey, I look almost normal with this sweatshirt!" Misaki laughed. She was wearing a huge grey hoodie over loose pants.
"Why does it even matter?" Usui asked. Misaki was in her last trimester and her stomach was almost impossible to hide until she found this ugly hoodie at some store.
Misaki shrugged. "Disguise?" she suggested.
Usui grabbed her hand. "Let's go test it out" he said pulling her to the door. They went for a calm walk which they hadn't done in a really long time. With Misaki hugely pregnant she had a hard time walking around. Today was a clear day without a single breeze. The air was warm. Usui and Misaki took a bus into the city to buy some things.
"Do we want sunshine yellow or lemon yellow?" Misaki asked looking at two paint tabs. They were picking out paint for the new room for the baby.
"I like sunshine yellow" Usui said. Misaki continued looking at the small pieces of cardboard.
"What about pale yellow?" she asked picking up a third card.
Usui smiled. "You can choose any paint in this aisle" he said. Misaki looked around at all her choices and felt dizzy.
"Maybe cyan blue would be better..." she pondered. "I'm going to go look in the blue section" she told Usui. "Go pick out a white that you like" she said walking off.
"There's different whites?" Usui asked raising an eyebrow.
"Ultra white might be too bright" Misaki called.
Usui laughed as he studied the whites. Recently Misaki had been reading home decorating by the stack. They spent several hours a day in the empty room planning.
Misaki compared baby blue to sea blue. She held them out a distance in front of her to get a better look. Behind the two cards she saw a man walk by on the next aisle. The cards dropped out of her hand and drifted to the floor.
"Cedric Morris" she gasped. She covered her mouth and scanned around for Usui. "How did he find us?" Misaki thought. Her heart raced and her hands felt ice cold. She rushed back over to where Usui was standing.
"Misaki?" he asked. Misaki's face was pale and she was breathing hard.
"Cedric!" Misaki hissed.
Usui's face felt all blood drain from it. He grabbed Misaki's hand and pulled her into the opposite direction.
"How did he find us?!" Usui whispered and they ducked behind a display. Misaki shook her head. "I have no idea" she said. She felt herself shaking. Usui rubbed her arm.
"Don't panic" Usui said. "You'll hurt the baby" he reminded her.
Misaki felt tears welling up in her eyes. "I can't" she whispered. "I can't go through this again" she said covering her face. "This can't be happening" she cried softly. "I can't breath"
Usui pulled her in close. "I promise I will never leave"
He pulled Misaki through the store. Usui had his poker face back on. If he fell apart Misaki would snap. The game of hide and seek didn't last long.
"Usui sama" Cedric greeted with a bow. Usui pushed Misaki behind him. "I'm not going to hurt you" he reassured them. "I'm here on Gerand sama's orders to take Usui home" he said as if Usui was child who wanted to continue playing on the playground.
"Cedric" Usui said slowly. "I'm not returning to England" he informed him.
Cedric's face had no emotion. "I have orders"
"You can't kidnap me in broad daylight"
"I have my ways" Cedric said. His phone rang just then.
"Run!" Usui yelled pulling Misaki. He prayed that Misaki wouldn't miscarriage. Usui couldn't risk anything more than a slow jog. They ran out of the store and onto the busy streets.
"Taxi!" Usui called. They saw Cedric staring at them from inside the store. Usui turned back around and comforted the crying Misaki.
"We have to leave immediately." he told her. Misaki wiped away the tears. "I know" she said between sniffles. He held her close as the taxi took them to their familiar home.
The two came home and immediately began throwing things into a suitcase. Misaki retrieved a stack of money from under the bathroom sink and shoved it into her pocket.
Usui had the suitcase packed in an instance. "Grab your bag" he ordered.
"No need" came a deep voice. Usui whirled around to face Cedric. Usui and Cedric locked eyes. "Usui sama" Cedric said again. "Gerund sama summons you back to England"
"I refuse to go" Usui snapped.
Cedric's phone rang again. Cedric let out a breath and answered it. "Gerard sama" he greeted respectively. There was a pause as Cedric listened. "Very well" he said and then hung up.
"Gerard sama was most gracious" Cedric said. "He decided to return to Japan and have you meet him there" he said.
"I want nothing more to do with the Walker family" Usui said.
"You are the heir"
"I was banished."
"Not stripped of your birthright"
"You can't separate me from Misaki" Usui said.
"Gerard sama will be the judge of that" Cedric replied cooly.
"Misaki is PREGNANT with MY child" Usui yelled. Misaki felt her hands cramp from holding onto Usui's arm so tight. She was so scared to see Cedric's reaction.
If Cedric was surprised, it wasn't shown on his face. There was just a silence in the house. Cedric remained composed as ever.
"Even if I was still the heir" Usui continued. "Misaki's child would be my heir"
"You don't know if its a male"
"Oh yes we do" Usui lied. In reality, Misaki had wanted to be surprised like Yuuka who ended up having a boy.
"Doctor confirmed it" Misaki said in a steady voice. "I'm already in my eighth month" She took off her sweatshirt to prove her point.
Cedric had his thinking face on...which was like any of his other faces. "You'll be kept under surveillance" he informed them and disappeared as fast as he came. The door was closed and then locked from the outside.
Usui caught Misaki before she fell. "Are you alright?" he asked. Misaki shook her head. She stumbled into the kitchen and threw up in the sink. Usui rubbed her back because he wasn't sure what to say. He was at a lost for words.
Misaki sat on the kitchen floor, her face dripping with sweat and tears. Usui squatted down next to her. "Don't sit on the floor my love" he said softly. "You'll catch a cold" he said helping her up. Misaki felt as if all energy was drained from her body. Usui carried her into the living room and laid her down on the couch. He took Misaki's shaking hands in his. "I'm so scared" Misaki said.
"Don't be" Usui reassured her. "As long as we are together everything will be fine...you should sleep" he said. "The baby has been put under a lot of stress today"
"I can't" Misaki whispered. "You might not be here when I wake up..."
"I promise" Usui sat with her until she dozed off. He took of his jacket and wrapped it around her. He simply sat there holding her hand, thinking about how to get out of this situation. Their position right now wasn't very bright. Usui felt like he was going to throw up himself.
Usui forgot if he slept or not when Misaki began sleep talking. "Only a year..." she mumbled. "Why did we...only have a year...Takumi!" she yelled jerking up. Usui jumped up.
"I'm right here" he said. "You need to get more rest" he said picking her up. Usui felt the extra weight of Misaki as he walked up the stairs. Usually he made a joke but he felt like no joke in the world was funny right now.
Misaki stood by the bed, her eyes seemed sad and weary. Usui got on his knees and pressed his face against her stomach.
"My child" he whispered. Misaki had grown use to Usui's need to talk to their baby constantly but tonight she really was glad he did. She wasn't sure if he would be here when the baby could talk.
"Daddy promises to be with you" he said. "I love you so so much. If only you could understand how much I want to be there when your born. I want to film your first steps, your first words"
Misaki burst into tears. "I want you to be there too" she sobbed. Usui got up and walked behind her to hug her. He pressed his lips to the top of her head. Her scent had become so familiar to him. "Rest now, my love" Usui said. "Tomorrow is a battle to fight"
Misaki fell asleep with tears dripping onto her pillow. Usui held her tightly. He hummed a lullaby until Misaki fell asleep.
The next day came faster than anyone wanted. Misaki and Usui got dressed and sat together really close for breakfast. Every second seemed more precious than ever.
There was a knock on the door. "Let's go" Usui said patting Misaki's shoulder. They stood up together and went to get the door.
"Takumi" Gerard greeted. He was met with cold stares. Gerard walked in and made himself at home. "This place is beautiful" he said looking around. Cedric stood by the door. Usui and Misaki sat on the couch opposite of Gerard.
"Ayuzawa" Gerund greeted. "How are you?"
"I am fine. Thank you" Misaki replied crisply.
"I see you two didn't waste time starting a family" Gerard said gesturing to Misaki.
When no one replied, Gerard continued talking. "Well, I was informed about everything and after much thought I have made my decision...I plan on taking over as heir" Gerard said.
Usui's head snapped up. "You?" he asked.
"I am the rightful heir anyways" Gerard continued. "Oh...Ceddy must not have told you" he said with a laugh. "I have been presented with a clean bill of health"
Usui stared at Gerard. "You're letting us go?" he asked cautiously.
Gerard nodded. "I can't get rid of Misaki now that she has my nephew" he said with a smile. "But!" Gerard said. "This cannot be a scandal"
"Just get to the point" Usui said.
"You and Ayuzawa must attend my party and announce it yourself. You will tell everyone that you VERY willingly hand over your title and only want to live a normal life" Gerard announced.
"That's it?" Usui asked suspicious.
"You don't trust me?" Gerard asked in pretend hurt.
"No..." Usui said flatly.
"I promise" Gerard said dramatically placing his hand over his heart. "Why would I lie?" he asked. "I am going to be the new heir. Why would I want you around?" he scoffed. "Let's go Ceddy" he said getting up. "We're leaving immediately."
In the limo Gerard coughed forcefully into a handkerchief. "Gerard sama" Cedric said concerned. "Has your illness worsened in my absence?" he asked.
The handkerchief was spotted with red. "I've been the same" Gerard sighed.
"What have the doctors said?" Cedric asked.
"They still can't find a cure" Gerard said reclining. "The Walker family must have an heir..." he wheezed.
"I understand Gerard sama" Cedric said. "Everyone can be sacrificed for Usui sama's title"
