Chapter 34

Wedding Planning

Yowane Household

Neru releases her father and looks up into his eyes. "Thanks for bringing them back," she said to him.

"No problem at all," the Doctor said with a smile. Nero hugs his father also who returns it. "You guys be safe now." Nero releases his father slowly.

"Okay," Nero said in a low voice as Dr. Akita leaves the yard quietly.

"Alright," Neru replied. The Doctor waves to his children as he walks; they wave back quickly before he disappears from view.

"Bye dad…" Gakupo said at last though he knew Dr. Akita did not hear him. Neru smiles at what Gakupo said and the Samurai looks at her. "What?"

"My dad was worried that you wouldn't accept him as your father-in-law," Neru answered.

"Why wouldn't I?"

"Well, because he did punch you in the jaw before."

"I forgive and forget," Gakupo said with a shrug.

"You'll have to tell him that when we see him again," Neru said with a nod.

"I will."

"Okay, just don't forget."

"When are you two getting married?" Gakuko asked finally breaking her silence.

"That's up to Gakupo," Neru answered.

"Why is it up to me?" Gakupo asked her.

"It just is," Neru said.

"Since when did that happen?"

"Since I said that it was, Gakupo," Neru replied.

"How nice…" he said.

"Please?" Neru asked at last.

"All right then. How about wedding being held in a week or so?" Gakupo asked thoughtfully.

"That's fine," Neru agreed.

"What in all do we have to get ready?" Gakupo asked. Both of them take a few minutes to think of things that might need to be planned out.

"Where will we have it?" Neru asked.

"How about we have it in the chapel in Hiroshima?" Gakupo suggested.

"Okay that sounds good to me."

"What else?" Gakupo asked. "What else do we need?"

"Maybe some outfits."

"Outfits like suits and dresses?"

"Yes, those kinds of outfits."

"I have a dark purple suit that I can wear…"

"I need a dress… I can maybe fit into my mom's wedding dress now…"

"Or I can buy you a brand new one."

"Yeah," Neru said smiling.

"In what color would you like it to be?"

"White would be good."

"Very well then," Gakupo said. The two smile at each other.

"Well most of it is settled," Neru said still smiling.

"True," Gakupo replied. Then Neru goes inside and sits on the couch. Gakupo goes inside as well and sits next to her. She leans on him and she takes a deep breath. He puts his left arm around her shoulders letting her head rest on his chest. "Neru, love, are you tired?"

"Just a little bit really…"

"Why don't you take a nap?"

"I don't want to because I may miss something important."

"I'm sure that you won't. You need to rest."

"Oh, all right then," she huffed as she stands and stretches. He picks her up bridal style and kisses her long and deep. She continues to kiss him as he smiles and carries her to the bedroom. He gently nudges the door open with his foot and goes inside. He lays her on the bed and covers her with the blankets.

"Are you comfortable?" he asked her and she nods slightly her eyes heavy lidded from lack of sleep. "Good to hear." He kisses her forehead lightly an then leaves the room closing the door gently behind him. She closes her eyes and tries to sleep. He heads to the kitchen to prepare dinner for everyone. When he has finished cooking, he leaves the pot on a low flame to keep it warm while Neru rests.