Violet Blossoms
Welcome to the last chapter of this story.
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Scarlet and Violet Blossoms
~12 years later~
Twelve years ago, we're fifteen, in love and mindlessly dating each other. Back then, we're naïve, clearly not paying attention to our future or the life ahead. It was just me, him and our little world together.
Twelve years later and at the age of twenty-seven, I finally understood reality. Though, I never dreamt of sharing a future together with the same person I fell in love with twelve years ago. People say this hardly ever happened, that it was impossible to date someone for such a long time. Nevertheless, this strange dream came true.
Everything I ever wanted in my life was now reality. A lovely sunlit apartment filled with almost every specie of botany there was, my successful job as a lawyer and lastly, my wonderful husband with his PhD in chemistry and hobby of studying plants in his spare time.
Fair to say now, my life is complete. Oh but there's still another thing which I haven't mention:
I am pregnant. And Kuranosuke doesn't know…
~Scarlet and Violet Blossoms~
"Its nice for your mum to invite us over for lunch," I expressed, shutting the car door before joining Kuranosuke on the pathway entering the house
He smiled, "She wants to catch up," he replied, lacing a hand with mine.
My heart jumped. Even if we had dated for so long and now married, the smallest brush of skin still trigged shots of electricity through my body. Clasping tighter onto his hand, I leaned into Kura-chan's shoulder whiles he pressed the doorbell.
Almost immediately, footsteps were heard before the front door flew open, revealing the still young and beautiful looking Eri-san.
"Oh Kuranosuke, Kagami! You have finally arrived!" she greeted, ushering us in
Letting go of my hand, Kura-chan was embraced by his mother who planted welcoming kisses on his cheek, "Kaa-san, I am home," Kura-chan uttered
"Welcome home!" she remarked, carefully smoothing down Kura-chan's sandy blonde hair, "Aren't you all grown up now?"
My husband laughed, "Of course I am older," he replied, lifting up his left hand and showing off the silver tiffany wedding band that sat on his ring finger, "I am married to the women I love," he glanced towards me
Suddenly turning her attention around, Eri-san also pulled me into a firm hug, "Kagami my wonderful daughter," she sighed, "How have I missed you!"
"I've missed you too, Okaa-san." I answered as she dropped her arms and kissed me on the cheek
With a proud smile beaming across her face, Eri-san cupped my cheek before glancing at Kura-chan than back at me again,
"What a perfect family."
~Scarlet and Violet Blossoms~
Eri-san's homemade food was delicious as always. And I have to say, her cooking is way better than mine, although Kura-chan continuously claims that my cooking is the best he'd ever tasted in the world.
"You have to teach me this recipe," I declared, "It's amazing."
Sitting next to me, Kuranosuke snickered, "But some of your own recipes aren't bad either," he urged, "All of my friends at work say that my wife is a genius cook."
I chuckled, "My cooking isn't that good," I retorted, "Eri-san's is better."
He flashed a handsome grin, "Both of your cooking's are delicious," he corrected, "I am glad to have both of you in my life."
Smiling at us, Eri-san watched thoughtfully as she ate, her warm hazels eyes constantly gazing between Kuranosuke and I.
"You're using those sweet words again," I announced, playfully kicking my husband in the leg
His grin widened, "You know you like them," he teased, "Especially the words, I love you."
Feeling my lips curl up, I cocked my head to the side, "I love you too," I murmured, gazing into his delicate golden orbs.
Staring at each other for a short minute or so before being interrupted by Eri-san's romantic sigh, I quickly twirled my head back around. Greeting my mother in law with a slight blush on my face, I avoided eye contact and dug into my salad.
"You two reminded me of the times when I first fell in love," she breathed, "The looks you give each other and the smiles you exchange are all so passionate."
Hearing Eri-san's words, my blush reddened. Even after all those times of being together, I still managed to turn tomato red in some occasions. Seeing my flushed face, Kuranosuke chuckled.
"Sweetheart, you're cheeks are turning rosy again," he exclaimed
I tensed up, "S-shut up!" I grumbled back
His chuckles loudened, "You know I love you with all my heart."
I rolled my eyes, "You say that everyday…"
~Scarlet and Violet Blossoms~
"Kuranosuke still seems like a child sometimes huh?" Eri-san uttered, beaming a wonderful smile at me
I nodded, "He can be playful," I declared, "But when he gets serious, he's serious."
Eri-san heartily laughed, "His always like this," she remarked, "And extremely protective too."
"I can relate to that," I uttered, thinking of the last time when I went out to dinner with some of my friends from work and got lost on the way home. Kuranosuke threw a massive worried fit and nearly had a heart attack.
Stirring a spoon around her cup of tea, Eri-san's smile widened, "But have you been busy?" she questioned
"Eh?"
She grinned, "You know," she gestured outside to Kura-chan who was working on the garden bed, "with Kuranosuke."
Quickly recapping the question and processing it through my brain, my face ridiculously turned into the color of a fully ripened strawberry, "W-well-" I stuttered to answer, keeping my eyes locked on cup of tea sitting before me.
"W-we've done a f-few things t-together," I mumbled
Eri-san giggled, "Kagami-chan, you're too adorable!" she cried
Silently, I kept my head lowered with embarrassment, "I don't usually talk about these things…" I whispered
Her shivery laughter continued around the dining room, "It's alright sweetie," she ushered, "Let's just keep it as our little secret huh?"
I sighed, playing with the tip of the metallic spoon, "I guess so," I managed a small smile
Carefully studying me for a minute, Eri-san gently cocked her head to the side, "This there something bothering you dear?" she asked, "You look concerned."
I blinked at her question, "No, I am fine," I replied
She didn't look too persuaded, "You can tell me anything sweetie," Eri-san insisted for a short moment, "Did you and Kuranosuke fight? Or is he cheating on you? I can talk to him if you want."
I quickly shook my head, "No, no!" I exclaimed, "Kuranosuke is an amazing husband. He's done nothing wrong."
"Then what's wrong?" she urged
Steadily inhaling a breath of air, I gripped the handle of the teacup before lifting my eyes up, "Eri-san," I began, "I am pregnant."
Immediately, her hazel orbs lit up like sunshine and an excited gasp was heard, "Oh darling!" she cried out, "That's wonderful!"
I gulped, "You think so?"
"Of course!" Eri-san sung back, "How long has it been?"
"Around three weeks," I answered, glancing down at my flat looking stomach.
Suddenly, Eri-san grabbed both of my hands, "Does Kuranosuke know?" she asked as I looked up
I gave a light shake of my head, "No one knows apart from you," I uttered
"Why didn't you tell Kuranosuke then?" she pronounced in a puzzled tone
Shrugging my shoulders, I sighed, "I am too scared," I ushered, "Kuranosuke has been busy these days with all the clinical pharmacy work that its way too tiring for him," I explained
Eri-san flashed a concerned look, "Well you should probably tell him sometime," she says, "Don't let it drag."
I nodded, "But I don't know how to tell him," I expressed, "He might get angry, or we might not even be ready for a baby."
Giving my hand a soft squeeze, Eri-san smiled again, "Kuranosuke will be delighted," she assured, "Trust me on this Kagami, he'll be the best father in the whole world."
My lips automatically pulled up after hearing the last line of words, "I know," I whispered, "I am lucky to have someone like him in my life."
After a quiet moment of simply enjoying the thought of a new life growing inside of me, I couldn't help but to laugh at the fact that I was going to be a mum. Eri-san admired my look as she finished off her tea.
"Do you think it'll be a girl or boy?" she asks
I glanced at my mother in law, "I honestly don't mind," I answered, "I just want it to be healthy."
"That's a wonderful thought," Eri-san remarked, "But you still have to play the guessing game?"
I chuckled, "Maybe a girl then," I replied, gazing down at my stomach again, "Kuranosuke likes girls."
To my agreement, Eri-san bobbed her head, "He does," she negotiated, "His always been fond of baby girls. A baby Yukari could be used an example."
"Then let's hope that this little creature would be daddy's little girl," I declared
Eri-san smiled for a simple second before using her teasing tone, "But Kagami-chan," she began, "It really hurts you know."
My eyes widened, "Ehhhh!" I cried out, "Don't scare me like that!"
She grinned, "I am not joking Kagami, it really does hurt." She insisted, "And it hurts after as well."
I paled at the thought. Eri-san broke into a fit of giggles before being interrupt by Kuranosuke who trotted into the dining room with a confused look on his face.
"You two sound like you're having fun," he announced
Eri-san merely nodded, "Our Kagami-chan just had a moment of releasing the truth." She proclaimed
"The truth of what?"
"Hmm, we'll leave that for Kagami to tell you."
~Scarlet and Violet Blossoms~
"I can't believe this place is still here," I said, glancing around the nature filled park.
After twelve years of constant changes to the main city and after twelve years of spending my romantic teenage here, the park filled with vermillion camellias and stunning purple snapdragons still existed.
"It's part of a natural habitat," Kuranosuke explained as we sat down on the grass padded ground, "I don't think the government will ever do anything to this area."
I smiled, "That means our first date spot is saved huh?" I pronounced
Chuckling and resting onto the grassland, Kura-chan gazed up into the soft blue sky, "I guess this place will always mark our memory." He sighed
Feeling my lips pull wider on the smile, I laid down next to me before resting my head against his chest "It'll mark every memory we'll have together," I whispered
"I am sure it will," he agreed, running a hand through my delicate long black hair
Closing my eyes and enjoying the feeling of warmth travel through my body, I breathed in a helpful amount of sweetened air before opening my eyes again. Sensing the urge to talk, I sat up and gazed down at Kuranosuke.
"Sweetheart?"
Swallowing down an uneasy breathe, I dropped my mouth to speak, "Kuranosuke, I have something to tell you," I stated
Aware of the sudden serious tone in my voice, Kura-chan sat back up and flashed me a worried look, "Is there something wrong?" he soothingly asked
I remained emotionless for a minute or so, planning out how to bring out this news. Carefully, I locked my eyes with his beautiful warm hazel orbs.
"Kuranosuke I-" my lips pursed with the feeling of regret.
Tension started to build between the two of us. I could feel Kuranosuke's heartbeat increase to twice it's original speed. My own heart pulsed the same way, I was extremely nervous.
"I am pregnant."
Those three words that were forcefully pushed out of my throat sung to the peaceful world around us.
Kura-chan's eyes widened, he was speechless with shock. I could understand why. Nevertheless, I still felt a pair of warm hands travel onto my stomach, eyes darting down at the same time.
"Are you for serious?" he questioned with disbelief
I nodded, "It's been three weeks already," I added on, "But I was too scared to tell you earlier."
A tiny smile crept onto his lips, "This is so beautiful," he whispered, hands still around my waist, "Why would you be scared to tell me earlier?"
"You're busy and I didn't want you to get distracted," I mumbled
He leaned up and kissed me onto the cheek, "That doesn't mean that I can't take of you," he whispered, "Don't forget, you're not my girlfriend anymore. You're my wife."
I giggled, "I am aware of that," I ushered, circling my arms around his neck
"Good," Kuranosuke murmured back, planting another kiss closer to my lips, "Because you have no idea how much I love you now."
My breath hitched, "I love you too,"
Finally feeling my lips fully captured, I snapped my eyes close and enjoyed the sweet and delicate taste of my lover's lips. Hand gently holding onto his cheek, I pressed my lips back, telling him I love him, telling him that no one will ever replace him and lastly, telling him that I'd defiantly not survive in this world if he wasn't standing next to me this whole time.
I love you forever. Forever is only the beginning to this love story, but forever is strong enough to hold us together.
On that very moment, a strong sigh of wind blew against the meadow's flowers. Sending a flurry of both Scarlet and Violet Blossoms into the sky…
~End~
~終わり~
Ah! It's the end! I am glad that this story is happily finished.
Even after working on this story for about eight months, I'd like to thank everyone (All reviewers, followers and favoriters) for supporting me this journey along. I really wouldn't have made it this far without all of you encouraging me with ideas and suggestions. So really, thank you.
Another story that is a spin off to this is called 'Speed of Love'. Which is a Kenya and OC story featuring both Kuranosuke and Kagami. So if you'd like to read more of Kuranosuke and Kagami, than click to Speed of Love. Otherwise, thank you all again and I look forward to seeing you once more in my future stories.
From the authoress of both Scarlet and Violet Blossoms stories,
Angelus Sabina Rhea Dragomir