A Rich Love

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Okay, so the stories getting itneresting! Natsume and Mikan had a fight and now something BIG is going to happen! This story is taking a long time to finish, isn't it?

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Chapter Twenty-Eight:
Strike Two

Mikan stormed back into the restaurant, startling couples or business men who were dining peacefully. The clack of her heels stabbed at the walls and bounced off the floor, her face thunderous as Reo turned, hiding his glee.

"Mikan... where's Natsume?" Reo asked in a concerned tone, but inside he was grinning madly, knowing full well that his plan was going according to plan. He had set everything up just to anger Natsume. He knew how much the man disliked Mikan's ex's. Natsume liked to be the only man in a woman's life, selfish was the word that crossed Reo's mind.

"He went home!" Mikan snarled, glugging down her water then tearing apart her food with her teeth angrily. Reo wanted to applaud himself, but he needed to stay calm and presentable, or Mikan would figure it all out and his plan would be nothing. Mikn would surely reject him, and Reo didn't want that.

"What!? Why? Did you two have a fight or something? He shouldn't have left you alone!" cried Reo, sitting beside Mikan who put down her food and sighed, staring down at her plate. She placed her hands on her lap and closed her eyes.

"This isn't... abnormal. Natsume just loses his temper sometimes, he acts strongly and doesn't think until later... that guy. Why did he have to say those things?" Mikan mumbled to herself as Reo blinked, feeling very proud of himself. He was definately succeeding, seeing as he'd caust a rift in the works with the couple. If everything went according to plan, then Mikan would soon be available and he could set to work on wooing her.

"Mikan, honey, you shouldn't worry about him. Come on... just smile and let's have fun!" grinned Reo, holding out a peculiar looking glass towards Mikan. She stared at it, noticing the clear bubbles.

"Erm, Reo... I can't drink." Mikan started, but Reo pressed the champagne into her hand, not taking no for an answer. Mikan was quiet, and the minute that Reo turned when someone called him, she tipped the alcohol into a nearby plant pot. Thank goodness for plants.

As Mikan sat where she was, she looked down into her lap solemnly, thinking about what Natsume had said to her. She knew that it was just a heat of the moment thing and that he didn't intend to say stuff like that. Natsume was just angry about Reo, but he had no excuse for being so suspicious of Reo. He had changed... hadn't he?

Mikan then lifted her head slightly and looked towards Reo. He had always been the guy who wore flashy clothes, lots of jewellry and stupid sunglasses too big for his face or eyes to show off his wealth, he always had that dazzling smile which could charm any girl into the bedroom and he was always polite to the people he didn't know, but what Mikan didn't know was whether or not Reo still wanted her.

Was it even a good idea to be alone with him, especially when Tsubasa was there as well.

"Are you okay, Mikan? You don't look too good." someone suddenly asked as Mikan looked up, blinking as she stared up at Tsubasa. He smiled. He would never hurt Mikan, she knew that, they had been friends once upon a time, but she moved away and they lost contact, but Mikan knew that Tsubasa was like a kitten. He wouldn't touch her unless she wanted him back.

"Oh... I'm fine, Tsubasa, youdon't need to worry about me." Mikan smiled her usual smile towards Tsubasa who gave a small nod, then went back to talking with the other guys and drinking wine. It was only then that Mikan noticed she was a lamb in a pack of wolves; the only female. The rest of them were male buddies of Reo.

"Crap." Mikan thought to herself, standing up rather uneasily. She blinked twice, realising that she wasn't feeling as well asshe had hoped. Was her morning sickness finally kicking in? If it was, it was pretty late for the morning. Mikan hadn't had this sickness in a long time, and if anything, she was welcoming it with open arms.

"Erm, Reo... I'm going to the bathroom. I feel a little queasy." whispered Mikan quickly before rushing off to the bathroom, pushing past people and apologising. Reo arched an eyebrow, then smirked. If he was correct, Mikan was drunk, and if she was drunk, well... he could make a move on her. Mikan never could hold alcohol that well, she was such a light weight.

So Reo quickly navigated the conversation he was in to the end, then walked off swiftly, following Mikan. Who really cared if it was in a female bathroom? It was so much better than a males bathroom, that was for sure...

"Eurgh... disgusting." muttered Mikan to herself quietly as she got a paper towel from the dispenser and wiped her mouth. The last time she'd been this sick, Natsume was pulling her hair back and patting her shoulder, then held her tightly to calm her. She didn't have him this time, she was alone in a females bathroom of a posh restaurant she hated to even look at.

Mikan came out of the bathroom, carrying her heels because she felt she couldn't walk in them in her condition, and teetered towards the closest sink, dropping her heels and staring at her reflection. She didn't look too good.

Mikan sighed to herself, leaning her head against the porcelain white sink. She wanted to collapse or something, anything that could help her shake off the uneasyness she felt. Her stomach lurched. Was she going to be sick again?

"Hey, are you okay? You don't look too good." someone called. Mikan lifted her head and swiftly turned, seeing Reo. She laughed nervously and leaned against the sink, smiling as best as she could.

"Aha, hi Reo... did you get lost? This is the girls' bathroom, you know? You wouldn't want to be mistaken for a peeping tom, now." Mikan joked as Reo ascended towards Mikan, smirking like she had told the funniest little joke.

"Yeah, true, but not many women would consider me peeping a bad thing, would they?" he asked as Mikan pondered, then agreed.

"Considering your reputation, no, they would be very thrilled." explained Mikan as Reo nodded, looking Mikan up and down. She didn't have her heels on, thank goodness, or she'd fall because she looked like she couldn't even hold herself up right.

"Very much so." whispered Reo, who stepped closer to Mikan. The uneasyness came back and a lump formed in Mikan's throat. She gulped. Reo was up to something, she could see in it his eyes. She wasn't so blind anymore...

"Mikan." whispered Reo, his face inching closer to hers as she bblinked rapidly, wondering what he was doing.

"Ye-yes?" she asked, a little scared as Reo placed one hand on her shoulder, the other on her hip. Oh crap, not good.

"Mikan... I love you... I've loved you since the day I first set eyes on you." he muttered, then before Mikan could back away, she felt Reo's lips press strongly against hers as she cried out in horror, but crying out was a mistake as Mikan opened her mouth and Reo plunged his tongue into her mouth. Mikan cried out, tears springing in her eyes. She didn't want his, not from Reo!

"No... No, Reo!" Mikan cried, trying to psh him away, but Reo held her tightly and deepened the kiss. Mikan's arms had been clamped to her sides so that she couldn't move them. What could she do? She was trapped...

"Let... Let go of me!" she screame,d then suddenly lifted her knee, and hit where it hurt most for a guy. Reo cursed, in pain as he keeled over whilst Mikan cried.

"You... you bastard!" she screamed, falling to her knee's. Reo looked up at Mikan, angered at what she had done. Had stupid gotten to her head? Didn't she know who he was? Every woman longed for him, so why didn't she?

"What the fuck is wrong with you? Every woman wants me, what makes you so different!?" screamed Reo as Mikan sniffed, staring towards him. The, without warning, Mikan slapped the bastard.

"What makes me so different!? You pig! I love Natsume Hyuuga, not you! I would never ever go with you when I have him! Idiot, I'm having his baby!" cried Mikan, clutching her stomach as Reo's eyes widened. He stared at Mikan.

"His... baby? Mikan..." he started, but Mikan cut him off.

"I'm sorry, Reo... I could never have the family you wanted... that's why I left you, it wasn't just because of your job... no matter how hard I try... I always mess it all up, and... I lost your baby." she whispered faintly as Reo's eyes turned from wide and surprised to shocked.

"You... lost a baby... my baby?" he repeated as Mikn nodded, the tears falling as she turned her head away.

"I did love you... but I had to let go. We weren't meant to be, Reo. You didn't want kids, you were too busy, and I struggle to even keep the baby alive... I want you to accept my apology, and let me go. You don't have to love me anymore... I know someone who loves you so much more." she explained, her voice choked as Reo shook his head, his teeth gritted.

"Our child... Mikan... why? Why didn't you tell me?" he roared as Mikan sniffed, shrugging.

"I guess... it was for the better. If I had told you, I wouldn't have had the strength to leave... but with Natsume... I feel that I can now tell him the whole truth, and that we can have a wonderful family together." whispered Mikan as Reo nodded, a hand on his forehead.

"You... are the most wonderful woman I have ever met, Mikan. How can I fall in love again?" he asked as Mikan smiled gently, standing up slowly.

"Start by finding a girl who loves you more than anything, and apologise to my Natsume... then start over, and be happy. Treasure the girl you love, and you will find eternal happiness with her." she whispered as Reo nodded, gulping. Who would love him, though? Only Mikan had truly loved him.

Where can I find a girl who only see's the real me and not my outer shell, huh? Must I go to the country?" Reo asked, laughing quietly to himself as Mikan shook her head, helping Reo up.

"No, not really. She's out there, somewhere... I just can't tell you." explained Mikan sadly before walking towards the exit, leaving Reo where he was. He had a lot to take in.

Mikan was pregnant, with Natsume's child and she had had a miscarriage when she was with him... and the whole truth? What hadn't she told Natsume? Reo then started to think about a woman who would truly love him. Well, that would be hard to find, if anything...

Mikan had walked out of the ridiculous restaurant without her heels, not caring what anyone thought, and called a taxi. She needed to get back home, well, actually, she planned to the spen dthe night at someones place, like Hotaru's, but Ruka would be there, and Koko was living with Sumire as the two were engaged and near enough to having a baby. Mikan decided to call either Anna or Nonoko, praying that they were home.

"Hey, Anna here, who's calling?" came the heavenly voice of Anna as Mikan sighed thankfully. It was a good thing her friend was home, because Anna was usually on a business trip somewhere.

"Oh thank goodness, Anna, it's Mikan and I need a place to stay!" Mikan cried down the phone as she heard Anna mutter something to herself, Anna tended to mutter, before answering Mikan.

"What, why? Don't you live with that hunk of yours, Natsume?" Anna asked in confusion, munching on most likely a pen or food. Mikan sighed to herself, shaking her head.

"We... had a fight, and I don't want to return to him tonight, so yeah.... do you have a spare pillow I can rest y hea dupon?" Mikan asked as she heard another murmur, then she could just see the sweet smile that belonged to Anna in her head.

"Sure, but only my couch is available right now, the spare rooms for storage, so..." Anna started, but Mikan laughed airily.

"I'm in no position to complain, Anna dear, so don't worry about me, couch's are wonderful." Mikan said as awaited Anna's answer.

"Okay, I'll see you when you get here!" Anna said happily as Mikan smiled, nodding over the phone.

"Yep, good, thank you so much Anna, I owe you one..." Mikan stopped in her tracks, her eyes wide. Her stomach didn't feel right, it hurt... a lot. Mikan gasped, ignoring the sudden concerned cries at the end of the phone.

"Stop the car!" she cried out as the cab driver blinked, but did as Mikan told him. Mikan quickly stumbled out of the car, leaving her cell. She didn't need to look; her worst nightmare was back.

"Miss,a re you okay?... Holy lord! You're bleeding!" cried the driver as tears welled in Mikan's eyes. She felt light headed and heartbroken. Again... it was happening again...

And with that, her entire body hit the pavement...

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This is probably the suckiest chapter yet, but yeah... I guess we all know what has happened. Please review if you can and thanks to everyone else who has supported this story! I hope you wait fopr the next chapter because who knows WHEN it will be up next. Okies bye bye guys!

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