Chapter 35: Confrontation

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Skip Beat, for if I did, there would definitely be an arc with her father.

Kyoko sat in the Love Me room, she had said farewell to Ren after the meeting with the President. She still had a couple of free hours here at LME before she needed to report to the Sacred Lotus set. Her earlier job for the role of the jealous girlfriend was to start this morning and run until after lunch. Unfortunately, the lead protagonist had a conflict and needed to reschedule her scenes with him.

So she was biding her time looking for Love Me tasks while she waited. She had hoped to run into Amamiya-san but her friend had texted her stating that she would not be in until later. She had another variety show to tape today.

Kyoko checked her email. Her face brightened as she had an email from Kanae. The role she received was satisfying and Kyoko hoped she would do well. She still had to play a woman in love but it wasn't nearly as pathetic as the role of Chidori. She ranted about all the tabloid articles Kyoko was involved in with her "pretty boy" boyfriend. She was particularly concern about the robbery. After Kanae had lectured Kyoko thoroughly, she did have to hand it to Ren for knowing just how to make her friend happy.

Kyoko tapped a reply. She told her about work and assured her that she was handling the press. The robbery was solved and the culprit was captured in a sense. She included lots hearts and flower emojis when Kyoko told her friend how much she missed her before hitting send. More than ever she wanted to listen to the wise advice of her best friend. She wondered if she should tell Kanae about her father. She had somewhat told her about the strained relationship with her mother but kept the nature of their talk to herself. Maybe when Kanae returned she would tell her properly.

Kyoko opened and closed her phone repeatedly after she finished checking her mail. She growled and scratched her head in frustration. She was frustrated at how cowardly she was being. She usually tackled a problem as soon as it presented itself. With renewed determination, she sent a text to her mother, "Hello Mother, I hope you are well. I need to speak to you in person as soon as possible if it's not too much trouble." She clicked send. Hopefully, her mother wouldn't find that irritating.

Kyoko cried out, startled, as her phone vibrated in her hand for an incoming call. Her mother was calling her directly. She wasn't ready. She thought she would have just returned her text and Kyoko would have time to prepare herself. Picturing her mother's deep frown growing between her eyes as Kyoko let the phone ring gave her the courage to answer.

"Hello, Mogami Kyoko speaking," she said with a slight tremor in her voice. Kyoko was mentally telling herself to calm down.

"Kyoko, it's me. What is it you need?" Saena asked with an exasperated tone. She didn't mean to sound irritated it was just how she spoke.

"Ah M- mother, I was hoping to speak to you on a sensitive topic in person if possible," replied Kyoko trying to make her voice sound even.

"It's not possible." said Saena, her words coming out harsh, stinging Kyoko. Perhaps she never wanted to see her again now that she was independent, Kyoko thought. "I am currently on a shinkansen bound for Kyoto for a conference. I will be gone for two weeks. So unless it can wait for two weeks you have no choice but to tell me over the phone." Kyoko was relieved that she had a reason for not wanting to see her.

She heard a man's voice in the background ask, "What is it Saena? Is Kyoko in trouble?" Kyoko's eyes widened when she heard how intimately the man had said their names. Could it have been Todoh-san, Kyoko wondered?

Although muffled, as if her mother was covering the mouth piece, Kyoko heard, "It doesn't sound like an emergency."

"It's not an emergency. It's just something very sensitive. I wonder if this was a good idea." She said mulling over whether or not to tell her mother.

"Kyoko, please don't waste my time and tell me why you called? I can't believe you still act the same way you did as a child."

Taking a deep breath in and out, Kyoko finally said, "There is a man claiming to be my biological father." She paused a beat waiting for a reaction from her mother.

After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Saena finally replied, "On what grounds does he have to make such claim? Have you spoken to him. What does he want from you?" Kyoko thought she was eerily calm when her mother responded. She sounded very much like a lawyer talking to her client. Perhaps this was her way of dealing with the situation.

"President Lory had verified the paternity test. I have not spoken to him… yet. For now, it seems he only wants to talk."

"I see. I can't blame you for wanting to get to know the man. I can only warn you from my past experience. Don't be foolish like me and trust him blindly."

Kyoko was looking at the phone as if an alien had taken over her mother. Was that all she was going to say? She thought she would want to confront the man. Get revenge on him for what he did to her. Kyoko stopped as she remembered that her mother was never angry at him. She had told her so in person when they had talked. He had given her several hints on his real motives for getting close to her. Her mother blamed herself for it was her frivolous nature that had caused her problems.

"I had hoped that by announcing it on TV that I had no children, if he was somehow watching and interested, it would dissuade him from looking into things further; however, that was only a part of the reason. What I told you before still holds true as well. The way I have treated you, I have no right to stop you. I leave it to you to decide what is best for you."

Kyoko was shocked to hear the true reason her mother had denied her existence on television. In her own way she was looking out for her as best she could. Kyoko wasn't sure how he had found her. The President seemed to have the answer but he refused to share it.

"Thank you for taking my call. I think I have to talk to him properly or I won't be able to move forward."

"I understand. Good bye Kyoko, I will be back in Tokyo in a couple of weeks. I would like to see you in person, please bring that boy along."

Kyoko gulped, of course she knew about Ren. They were all over the news these days. "Yes, Mother. See you then."

Morimoto thought he smelled something cooking. It was just him, under the sweltering Japanese sun. He had been lucky the weather had been pleasant for the past two days given the summer heat. What he wouldn't give right now for a sun shower. It was unbearably hot today. He wondered how much longer he would be able to hold out. He would be extremely embarrassed that a man of his age didn't know any better.

He was looking down at his lap, his eye lids feeling a bit heavy. He was getting tired. Three days was probably his limit. Judging from the sun's position in the sky it had to be a little past noon. As if the Gods had heard his plea, a cool breeze enveloped him and a cloud blocked out the sun.

Morimoto jerked up when something cold pressed against the back of his neck. His startled face scrunched up into a smile. With the sun behind her back causing a halo of light behind her, his daughter staring down at him looked like an angel. She came, he thought.

The face on Kyoko was far from angelic, in fact she was scowling. What intelligent grown man would put himself in such a perilous position. She could have sworn he was ready to faint from heat exhaustion if he stayed out here much longer. He reached up and took the cool drink she was pressing to his neck. He felt a flutter of butterflies in his stomach when his fingers brushed hers. He needed to keep his cool, he didn't want to scare her off.

"Thank you," he said holding up the bottle of water she had just given him. She had a feeling he was thanking her for more than just the drink. She looked him over. He had sweat through his suit. She could also see the beginnings of sunburn on his face and neck. Japanese skin was very sensitive to the sun, he may have sun poisoning. She sighed feeling a bit guilty for not coming out sooner.

After her talk with her mother, she had called Ren immediately to let him know her plans. He had picked up instantly as if expecting her.

"Hello Corn, it's me!" said Kyoko when he picked up.

"Hi baby, miss me already?" he asked teasingly. He had actually been on break at the R'Mandy shoot and browsing his phone. He was modeling the Men's winter collection. Due to their conflicting schedules, Kyoko would be posing for the women's collection at another time.

"Is it ok to talk, you can call me back when you're free."

"I always have time for you, what is it?"

"I've decided to face my father. I'm tired of being so spineless. The fact that he's been sitting outside of LME for so long also makes me feel guilty.

"You know; nobody would blame you if you want nothing to do with the man. I'm sure with Lory's help we can get rid of him." Ren didn't think this would fly with her but he wanted to let her know the option was there.

"Thank you Corn but I will feel terrible taking that path without hearing him properly."

"He could be a con artist and want something else entirely." Ren argued.

"Yes, that thought did cross my mind. I can only shield myself so much from that sort of damage. Corn could you please come with me."

"Of course Baby, there's no way I would leave you alone with him. Have you decided when?"

"No, I was going to talk with Yashiro, afterwards. Is it ok if I work it with your schedule?"

"You don't have to ask, sweetie. Have Yashiro figure it out for us and I'll definitely be there with you. You never have to face anything alone anymore. I love you. I will always be with you. Well maybe not always since we have demanding jobs but you get my picture."

Kyoko's heart swelled at the sincerity of his words, "I love you too Corn! How did I get so lucky?"

Ren chuckled lightly, "I'm the lucky one baby. I have to go! Fuji-san is tapping his foot in front of me. I think my time is up. I'll see you at home. Love you!"

"I love you too." Kyoko said giggling. She could imagine the designer getting frustrated.

Kyoko reached out her arm to assist her father off of his knees. He groaned in pain. His legs had fallen asleep at some point. He sat back down, his butt on the concrete. Kyoko opened the water and handed it back to him. He drank from it gratefully. She looked around. The street wasn't too busy and the paparazzi had left with Ren which she was grateful for. Her poor boyfriend had it rough.

"Kyoko-chan," Kyoko and her father both looked up to see Yashiro coming towards them. Heels clacking on the concrete, from the road side, also gained their attention.

Soon Mya-chan was upon them. She helped Morimoto to his feet. She clucked like a mother hen, scolding him for not taking better care of himself as she dusted his suit. When she was satisfied, she bowed to Kyoko and introduced herself. Kyoko returned the elegant woman's bow and introduction. She wondered if there was something going on between her father and this woman. Yashiro had finally reached them and introduced himself. He looked at her father suspiciously.

"Kyoko-chan, we need to get going," Yashiro said looking at his watch. Her father's face looked crestfallen as he realized his time with her was up.

Kyoko nodded to Yashiro in understanding and turned to her father, "I'm sorry, Morimoto-san, I have no time today to speak with you properly. Can we set up a time?" Kyoko was impressed that she could speak properly to the man. She had been so nervous confronting him but all that was quickly replaced with concern when she saw the physical state he was in. If she had taken any longer, he probably would have ended up hospitalized.

"Morimoto-san, can you please give your number to Yashiro? I would like to hear your story. I also want Ren present."

Morimoto flinched when she said his name so formally. He hoped in time, she would be comfortable with calling him father. "I understand, could you come over for dinner. I would like to cook for the two of you, if possible. Whatever time works for me."

He nodded to Mya whom handed a business card over to Yashiro. "Please call me when a date is finalized and I will work it into his schedule."

As Kyoko was leaving with Yashiro, Morimoto called out, "Thank you Kyoko-chan for giving me a chance."

Kyoko nodded with a small smile and continued walking.

Lory smiled as he looked down at the scene from his loft, it seemed the sands of time have continued to fall for her. She could finally move forward.

Kyoko opened the door to their apartment. Her arms laden with a few bags of groceries. She had planned to cook them a nutritious dinner. "I'm home!" She called out but there was no answer. She felt a little lighter now that she talked to her mother and made the decision to confront her father. As she put all the groceries away, she couldn't help but smile as the sounds of the most melodious voice reached her ears.

She went into their room to surprise her boyfriend. He was taking a shower. She smirked as she stood listening to him sing, "….and everything is quiet, and it's always, you and me, always, and forever; you and me, always and forever…ba ba ba ba…"

Kyoko giggled at the song he was singing. He was definitely turning into a "lovemon" just like Lory. She smiled mischievously as she decided to join him in the shower. They had taken a bath together so this should be ok. How many times had he asked Setsu to join him? She wasn't going to miss the opportunity this time, after all, they were lovers now. She stripped off her clothes, opened the glass door and stepped in. His back was to her, still singing, "washing" the front of his body. Her mouth watered as she took in his naked form. His back rippled with tight muscles tapering into narrow hips. Her eyes lingered watching the water cascade over his well defined ass. She reached out to touch him seductively but as the water touched her skin, she screamed out loud. Why the fuck was the water so cold?

Ren twirled around quickly, looking completely surprised and guilty. Kyoko failed to notice his expression. "Kuon, why are you taking such a cold shower? You will get sick like this!" Kyoko scolded as she turned the water to a warmer temperature. "That's better," she said as she stepped into the water to warm up. She turned towards him with a smile.

The Emperor's green eyes flashed with desire as he watched this little vixen commandeer his shower. Closing her eyes she arched her back and jutted out her breasts as her hands came up to run the water through her hair. His eyes narrowed sharply as he watched the droplets of water land on her rosy tipped breasts, slide down her abdomen and pool at the bare center of her thighs before slowly caressing its way down her long legs. How he wished he was water right now. He could see the little goosebumps dotting her flesh from the cold.

Kyoko let out a yelp as Kuon pulled her towards him by her ass. She felt his hard cock dig into her hip. His hands kneaded her cheeks as he crushed his mouth on hers. He pushed her against the shower wall and continued kissing her. The feel of his naked body against hers made her grow hot dispelling any traces of the earlier cold. Wanting to be in control, Kyoko turned things around on him and had him up against the wall instead. She pulled his head down and stuck her tongue in his mouth mating with his.

After a few minutes she broke the kiss. She kissed the areas of his chest she could reach while her hands raked up and down the hard muscles of his back and squeezing his ass. He shivered as her sweet little mouth closed over one of his nipples. She teased his nipple the same way he had don hers many times. She licked and twirled her tongue over the hardened peak. Ren had never had a woman do that to him before so it was a totally new sensation for him. When Kyoko was satisfied she had thoroughly teased that nipple she moved to the other one and repeated the same torture.

When she was done with his nipples, she kissed and licked her way down each of his abdominal muscles. Kyoko wanted to suck on his skin and leave her mark upon him but she knew as a male model it may call for him to expose his chest so she refrained from lingering in one spot too long. She didn't want to cause him trouble. She stopped at his navel and circled her tongue around the area. She looked up through her eyelashes as she dropped to her knees. Kuon's cock grew harder in anticipation for what was to come. He stared down into her golden eyes and managed to rasp out, "baby, what are you doing?" He barely asked the question, when her sweet soft lips skimmed the head of his penis. Ren bucked his hips and thought he would come from just that much. The thrill of her sucking him off was overwhelming. Kyoko smirked and licked her lips. This time when she got closer to his cock her tiny little tongue flicked out and quickly tasted him making his knees buckle. When did she become such a tease. He tilted his head back to lean against the wall and closed his eyes to the euphoria.

She wrapped her dainty little fingers around his member and squeezed. Kuon groaned again and steadied himself against the wall. She dragged her tongue on the underside of his cock. He opened his eyes and watched as her tongue ran the length of his penis from hilt to tip. "Baby, please," Kuon begged, where had she learned to do this. He told his mind not to answer that. Kyoko smiled, she was high on the power she had over him right now. She opened her mouth slightly, and sucked in the mushroom tip of his dick. Kuon was so impatient he bucked his hips and shoved the rest of his cock into her mouth. "I'm, I'm sorry baby, I didn't mean to do that," Kuon said clearly embarrassed at his lack of control.

Kyoko giggled, his cock still in her mouth, the vibrations of the sound sent new shock waves throughout his body. She started to rhythmically move her mouth up and down his length occasionally stopping to leave little kisses and swallow her saliva. He was so large that she had to use her hand to squeeze the part of his penis that she couldn't take in her mouth. Kuon's control wavered. He buried his hand into her hair. He was panting loudly as he guided her head back and forth, his hips rocking into her mouth. He felt like he was on top of a rollercoaster as his orgasm built up.

Kuon's body felt numb as this amazing feeling began to overcome his penis. His movements increased faster, the pressure building inside him until he was on the verge of coming. "I'm close baby, you have to let me go." The thought of coming in her mouth drove him to the brink. He knew she wasn't fond of it so he had to stop her. He pulled her head back at the last minute and shot his come all over her neck and chest. He managed to aim down before exploding on her face. He opened his heavy lidded eyes and watched his girlfriend sitting there, a smile of satisfaction on her face, covered in his semen. She looked so fucking sexy. He stroked his penis until the last of his creamy substance was released. He vowed to pay her in full when they got out of the shower.

Two Nights Later

Kyoko was fidgeting with her outfit while they rode up the elevator. She hoped she looked ok. Ren reached out and grabbed her hand to keep from messing with her hair for the one hundredth time. "You look beautiful baby, don't give away your hand. The game has yet to start."

Kyoko looked at Ren confused. She didn't know what he meant by the reference. He explained poker and the meaning of a poker face. She needed to devoid her face of all emotion and keep her face impassive. This way she would keep her opponent, in this case, her father guessing at what she was thinking.

"Are you ready?" Ren asked giving her a quick peck on the lips. He knocked on the door when Kyoko gave the signal.

The door was immediately opened by Morimoto with a warm smile. The delicious aroma of dinner accosted them and filled their noses. Kyoko's face immediately broke into a warm smile of her own, it smelled heavenly.

Ren smiled at his girlfriend as her mask completely fell once she smelled the food, they needed to work on her poker face, he thought. He loved that she had no problems displaying her emotions, it was refreshing. He would keep up his gentlemanly appearance until he could do his own assessment of the man. He wouldn't forgive anyone that would take advantage of Kyoko.

AN: Gomen everyone, you can blame my perverted ways for ending this here. To be picked up in next chapter ;)

Thank you for reading! I read my last chapter and found it a bit of a bore. I think I was still on melatonin when I posted that, helps me sleep when on travel. I hear (see) you my reviewers. I actually went back and inserted the smut into this chapter after reading Cinderamethyst's review. Hopefully it didn't feel forced or out of place. It's how I wanted things to go down with Kyoko's first bj. So you can thank her for that bit.

As far as if I'm almost done with this story, who knows...lol...I still have a few more key points I want to hit before I call it quits. You bet your $$, they are getting a happy ending. I heart RenKyo fluffiness!

BTW Ren was singing "You and Me" by the Wannadies in the shower.

Until next time, Sayonara! ^_^