Made For Each Other 25:-
Chapter 25:- Sweet-talker.
"Um… from where should I start?" Misaki mumbled under her breath before looking up, "Look, first don't freak out."
He nodded and led her to their bed to sit down. When both of them were in their respective positions, Misaki spoke first, "When I took Tai and Mei to the ice-cream parlor, I accidentally met Hinata there. Oh! Do you remember Hinata? My friend, the cheerful one with short-" Before she could explain any further, Takumi interrupted.
"I remember him." He stated. Like hell, he could ever forget that guy!
"Okay" Misaki took a deep breath and then started again, "Hinata, caught from behind and the kids didn't know who he was, so they called me mommy in front of him, so I had to tell him everything."
"By everything you mean…?"
"Yes, everything but I didn't got the chance to all his answers. But I think, he was kind of hurt when I told him."
He must be. Takumi looked straight ahead and thought for a moment, before speaking his doubt, "You think, he will keep it a secret?"
"He promised."
"Yeah bu-" he stopped when he heard her phone buzzing. Takumi looked at her and stood up to bring that phone which was lying on the table beside their bed. He took the phone but couldn't stop himself from seeing the caller id. His eyes widen as he saw the caller id. Hinata. He frowned but composed himself.
"Your friend's calling." He said as he handed the phone over. Misaki took the phone and answered the call. She believed in Hinata but somewhere in her heart, she was tensed, more like scared. If he exposed her secret, then not only her but the kids' life will change for sure. Needless to say, this could cost them a lot.
"Yes," her voice a little hesitant.
"Misaki, can I talk to you?" his voice as innocent as ever.
Misaki smiled. His voice made her feel relived as someone innocent like him can't expose her biggest secret.
"Yes, you can." She answered.
"Can you meet me?"
"Now?" she asked, not believing him.
"Yes." Misaki could imagine him, nodding his head while answering, as his voice shook. She chuckled.
"Where?" she asked.
"In the park, we used to hang out." came his answer.
"Okay." She said and hung up.
Misaki looked up and found Takumi was still standing there with an unreadable expression. He was spacing out. She slowly stood up, "I need to go out for a second. Hinata want to meet, I think to ask some questions." She said and as she went past him, something he said made her stop on her tracks.
"Misa-chan, do you regret marrying me?" He blurted out. When, he saw her smiling while talking to him, he felt a hot flush stabbed his stomach. She was very easy talking to him while with him, she was clearly not. Not that, he was doubting her but that was only thought which came to him, at that moment.
Misaki turned to look at him, wide eyed. He still stood with his back facing her, "W-What?"
"Do you regret marrying me?" he repeated himself, still not facing her. Silence filled the room. The more time passed, the more negative he felt. But that was until… a sudden, strong smack landed on his head making him fall on the bed. He turned to look at her while rubbing his head and she looked… scary. Okay, the most powerful CEO can get scared sometimes, nothing to be ashamed of!
"You…" She said through gritted teeth. As she took a step forward, a shiver ran down his spine. Before the situation could get any worse, he opened his mouth, "Sorry, Misa-chan. I didn't mean it, I swear." But unfortunately, this couldn't save him from a good beating.
He dodged some attacks, he blocked some but still some landed on his chest. He caught her hand and pulled causing her to land his chest before tightly embracing her but Misaki still struggled inside his arms. "Woah, Misa-chan, any more of this and then I will have to spend the night in hospital, for sure."
"I don't care." She mumbled and stopped struggling.
When she didn't answer for a long time, he smirked, "What happened? Is Misa-chan crying?" he teased.
"Who's crying?!" Misaki screamed and pushed him. She sat up. Noticing her mood, he decided to sit beside her and chose to keep his mouth shut.
"Why did you ask that?" Misaki asked, in a small voice.
"I was just…um…a little jealous. No, I-" He took a glance at her and she was looking at him amusedly with a small smirk plastered on her face.
"What did you say? Say again."
This time, he shook his head. "I won't."
"Aww, when did my husband became this shy?"
Takumi's ears perked up as he heard her, "Since when did I become yours?" He asked smugly. He saw her as heat slowly climbed her face. So cute, his mind screamed but he kept his smug look on. Before she could protest or yell at him, he added, "But I liked it." he inched closer, "To be addressed as yours." And he kissed her nose.
Hot steams could be seen coming from her face as she stood up and screamed, "Stop teasing me! I am going!"
Takumi also stood up. "I am coming with you." He stated seriously.
"Seriously?"
"Seriously."
Misaki could only sigh and nod.
Hinata was sitting on a swing while waiting for her. He was, of course, shocked when he heard the news of her secret marriage but what shocked him more that she didn't speak any word about it; for he was considered as a good friend of her. A long breath of frustration escaped from his mouth. He longed to hear the answers of some questions which were not leaving his head; like how they met and what exactly caused them to marry secretly and that was with a famous businessman.
Hinata was well aware of his feelings towards her but he was also aware of the fact that he wasn't a well match for her, as she was excellent in everything; on the contrary, he was rather clumsy. So, he had decided to keep his feelings hidden for everybody's good.
While the train of his thoughts was going, he heard faint footsteps which he thought were coming towards him. He looked up and found the one for whom he was waiting before his eyes landed on an uninvited guest.
Misaki came forward, "I am sorry, I am late."
Hinata shook his head, for he was spacing out and didn't keep the track of time, "No, it's okay."
And soon the two of them started a conversation, leaving the person. Takumi cleared his throat to catch their attention, which he successfully did. Noticing her mistake, Misaki quickly introduced him, "Hinata, this is um…Takumi Walker um…whom I married" Takumi merely chuckled under his breath, noticing her expression.
"So, what you said was true." stated Hinata.
"What do you mean?" replied Misaki, bewildered.
"I mean about marring and stuff."
"Of course, it was true." This time replied Takumi, "And, nice to meet you." He said as he extended his hand, hoping for a handshake. Well, he wanted to say not nice to meet you but after the long lecture about behavior from his wife; he dared not.
Hinata was surprised at first, as one of the great businessmen not to mention handsome also, extended his hand first for a handshake. So, he took and slowly shook it. "N-Nice to meet you."
Misaki noticed the atmosphere was kind tensed as both the males didn't let go of each other's hands and stared at each other. Soon the silence was broken by Hinata,
"So, why keeping you weeding as a secret?" Hinata asked, directly Takumi.
"It's a thing I don't want to share with anyone" Affected by the glare his wife was throwing at him, he changed his answer, "But since you are my wife's friend, I think I can tell you. As you can see nobody knows about my marriage and kids and I want to keep it as it is; for I want my kids to grow up in a normal atmosphere, not surrounded by any reporters or media." He answered sincerely. For a moment Misaki thought, it was very nice of him to think that way until he added, "And I personally think, it is better this way to hide from the whole world as I don't want them to find how beautiful my wife can be."
Takumi smirked, Misaki blushed while Hinata stared at him, astonished. "S-So, um…how did you guys got married?" Hinata asked, not sure what to ask next.
"Oh, that!" Takumi smirked and put his hands in his pocket, "She kind of seduced me into marriage."
"I did not!" Misaki yelled at him, blushing. Then, she looked at Hinata, "Don't mind him. He is only spouting nonsense."
"Quite hard to believe." Hinata smiled at her and she smiled back which annoyed the other male more.
He put his hands over her shoulders and pulled her closer. "I think we should head back now. Tai and Mei get moody while eating. They will need you, dear." He looked at Hinata, "Now, if you excuse us."
Hinata nodded, "Okay, sure."
"Hinata, come once in our home." Misaki invited him. He smiled and gave her a small nod.
Takumi pulled her with him, "Yeah, come once." They turned back and he added in whisper but loud enough for him to hear, "Just once." Misaki glared at him as they made their way towards the car. They got in.
"Takumi, you didn't behave himself." Misaki said, angrily, "And what was that? 'Just once', you can't talk to people like that"
"Is he in the category of people?" Misaki glared at him, "I can't help it. I don't like him."
"Yes, why?"
"Cause he likes my wife." He said still looking at the road ahead.
Misaki nearly face palmed, "You? Are you dreaming?"
"No dear, it's you who is dreaming." He stopped the car and looked at her, "His feelings for you is noticeable and-"
"Look, he is like my brother."
"To you, but you clearly aren't sister to him," His voice was also a little angry.
"But he is my friend? What do you want me to do?"
"I don't know." He shrugged his shoulder.
Misaki stared at him for a moment before turning her head the other side and staring outside. Noticing her stubborn behavior, he could only sigh, "Hey, Don't be like these."
She made no answer.
"Misaki, if you want, I'll apologize to him."
"Really?" she looked at him, her eyes looked like a 5 year old whose father had just told her he will buy her a toy. He might have laughed at her expression if they weren't in middle of an argument themselves.
"Really." he said, "And if you want you can call him now."
"No, it's okay." She breathed, "Sorry I overreacted."
He smiled and leaned in, "My Misa-chan is always forgivable." He whispered and kissed her forehead.
"I will talk to him next weekend." He said as a matter of fact.
"Next weekend?" she questioned.
He looked at her, "Don't tell me Misa-chan you forgot about the festival."
"No I did not." She lied, "And you are coming?"
"Of course. My wife personally invited me. I have to come. Stupid meetings can wait but the love of my life can't." Takumi said, with a charming smile, which was one of her greatest weakness.
Misaki stared at him, blushing. He sure knew how to wrap a girl's heart with simple words. She wondered why people bothered to fight with weapons when sharp words are there.
"How can you be this sweet?" she muttered under her breath. "What was that?" he asked, immediately after she said those words.
"I was saying, we are getting late." She told him as she showed him the wrist watch.
He smiled and started the engine. Of course, he had heard it.
How can you be this sweet?
Those words made his day. With that, he drove the car and made a mental not to make sure he will apologize to that guy in the Hakuo festival next weekend and also to tell him, she was his.
So, the festival is near. So many surprises awaits for you guys there.
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