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Chapter Twenty-One

Usagi bobbed down the street feeling the happiest she had been in a long while and it was all down to Shaun. He so unexpectedly came back into her life in the same way in which he had so unexpectedly been taken. Shaun was an old childhood friend of Usagi's and she was so happy that he was finally back in her life. As a child, Usagi had lived next door to him and both his and hers families were quite close when they were. They used to have parties and go out together a lot and even once the two families went on holiday together. Shaun was nearly three years older than Usagi but as children they had played together constantly and both Usagi and Shaun were devastated when Shaun had to leave. Shaun's father worked for one of the most important international banks in the world but something that was a little unusual about him was that he was not Japanese and in fact British. He had previously worked in the London branch of the firm and after working his way slowly through the ranks, in five years, he had reached a place of importance. His name was Michael Reaney and he had worked hard for his firm. However, he was then sent to the Tokyo branch of the firm and after being there for only a few months he met Shaun's mother. Shaun's mother, unlike Michael was Japanese by birth and her name was Tomoyo Ibaraki. She was sweet, kind and pretty and Michael fell for her the moment he saw her. They started dating and after a few months, Michael proposed. Tomoyo said yes and both were very happy but there was opposition to the young couple by Tomoyo's family. However, eventually they were won over and they accepted the union. They wed in a traditional Japanese ceremony with both Tomoyo's and Michael's families present and moved into their first house that was situated next door to Usagi's family and that was how Shaun and Usagi met.

Tomoyo and Michael and Kenji and Ikuko became fast friends and eventually they both had Shaun and Usagi. Shaun and Usagi virtually grew up together and were very close but after a few years, Michael attained another promotion, which meant that he and his family had to move back to London. Usagi was devastated but they both vowed to keep in touch and for the first two years they did but eventually both Usagi and Shaun moved to different houses and just lost contact. However, Shaun had appeared in her house just yesterday and after a few minutes of conversation, they agreed to meet in a café in order to catch up. Usagi was so excited to see her old friend and that morning she had spent ages picking out the outfit that she had chosen to wear for the meeting. She had chosen a long flowing white gypsy skirt and a simple red strap top. Her hair was loose with a simple red headband and she had plain black sandals and a matching black handbag. The outfit was simple but stylish and she loved it. It made her feel good about herself and she entered the café that she was meeting Shaun in. The door closed behind her with a soft click and she scanned the café quickly for Shaun. She looked and looked but he was nowhere to be seen and so she chose a nearby table. It was a cosy table situated by the window and as soon as she made herself comfortable, a waitress approached her. Usagi placed her order and then she began to wait. She waited for a little while and then checked her time on her mobile. She noted that she was a little early and sighed. Usagi was usually late for meetings but today she was early due to her excitement and then the door to the café opened. Usagi turned her head to see if Shaun was the new customer but it was not, it was Mamoru.

He looked quite rough to Usagi as his hair that was usually so neatly combed was extremely ruffled and he had dark circles around his midnight blue eyes. He was also not as acutely attired as he usually was and the shoes that he was wearing were covered in dirt. Usagi noticed everything that was him and everything that he did in those few seconds that her eyes followed him but then she pulled them away from him. Then Usagi did something that she had not done for a while and she questioned herself. She queried why she did not want to be with him anymore and the more she thought about it, the stupider her actions over the last few weeks had been to her. He was just so damn handsome and Usagi did still love him, so why were they not together. However, images of him and Noriko entered her mind then and they stung her right down to her very core. He had chosen to commit those crimes and he had hurt her in a way that Usagi had never known before. However, her eyes could not take themselves away from his image and as soon as she turned her eyes to look back at him, he turned his gaze and looked straight at her. Mamoru could not believe that Usagi was here right now and she looked as lovely as ever. He admired incredibly how she looked at that moment, which was in sharp contrast to his own attire and then he looked deeply into her gorgeous sparkling blue eyes. She cautiously returned his gaze and Mamoru took the return in his gaze as a sign to approach her. He then took the coffee that he had ordered from the waitress and with that, he walked over to Usagi. However, Usagi noticed that Mamoru had seen her gaze back at him and she quickly turned around hoping that he would not come to her. However, her wish was not granted and he did approach. Usagi scrunched her body up and tried to conceal her shaking body from Mamoru but again it did not work. Instead, he placed his coffee mug on the table that Usagi had occupied and took the seat opposite Usagi. Usagi sat there routed to the spot not daring to move her face and then he spoke.

"I'm being brave because I have to be," he said softly in a voice that captivated Usagi, "I have nothing else to loose, Usako."

He used the pet name that he had for her and with the combined use of the word and the tone of voice that Mamoru was using, sent shivers down Usagi shine. However, Usagi just remained silent and so Mamoru continued with his speech.

"I know that I have a demanding job and university is difficult too but Usako you were the most important thing in my life and I lost you. How many times must I apologise, Usako?" he was looking at Usagi with his deep blue eyes shining with emotion and Usagi then bravely turned to look at him, "I love you Usako and I'm sorry. I really am."

"Mamo-chan…," Usagi whimpered as tears began to form.

She really did love the man who was seated before her and then he leant forward across the table. He reached directly for her delicate hand and he encircled it skilfully with his. Usagi noticed that his hand was a little rougher than it had been a little while ago and she blushed as she thought of their previous time spent together. Meanwhile, Mamoru danced happily inside as he savoured the precious touch and then just looked at Usagi noticing her blush.

"Usako, please let me back in and I'll spend the rest of our lives making it up to you."

He loved this golden-haired girl more than anything and he knew that she returned it, so he vowed that if she allowed him back in then he would spend the rest of his life making it up to her.

"I love you, Usako."

Usagi perked her head up then and her eyes instantly met his. She looked deeply into the deep blue pools that were his eyes but she vowed that she would not be swept away by him and so she found her voice.

"Why are you here?"

"I've been looking for you and Ami said that you would be here."

Usagi lowered her head then and a few tears appeared. Mamoru was confused at Usagi's actions and began to wonder if he was maybe getting through to her. He was still clutching her hand in his but then she rose and literally ripped her hand out of his. She grabbed her things and then began to run. Mamoru was in a slight daze but once the confusion left him, he rose and left the café too.

"Usako!" he called after her but Usagi just continued to run away from him.

Mamoru followed Usagi as she left the café and ran as fast as he could go. He used all his energy and strength in trying to reach Usagi and as she disappeared for a split second around a corner, he continued to follow. However, Mamoru stopped dead in his tracks after the corner and just stared straight ahead. The sight that met his eyes completely devastated him and then they finally took in the full form. Usagi was involved in the image but there was another person and it was not one who Mamoru looked lightly upon as the man held Usagi in his arms. The man was embracing his Usako in a protective hold and the sight of another man doing the job that Mamoru was supposed to do almost killed him. However, Mamoru continued to be still and just looked at the couple before him when the male spoke.

"Hey Usa," the male said softly as he looked between Usagi and Mamoru, "what happened and who's this man?"