Wow, response for the last chapter was...horrifying. I mean, in a good way. Seriously. But I am even more excited for this chapter. :)
So here's the chap.
I own only the plot.
Made For Each Other:-
Chapter 35:- Arrival.
Now what?
Was she dreaming?
Maybe a nightmare. Was it?
But the intense pain in her chest told otherwise.
Her phone in her hand was vibrating. Maybe it was the others calling. Have the news already spread? Why were every calling her now? To show pity? Had they expected her to answer those calls? What will she answer to them? What will she answer her kids when they will ask her about their father? Will they be able to get over this huge shock? Will she be able to?
Those questions were all running her head as she stared blankly at the wall in front of her while sitting alone in their bedroom. She was hurt but at the same time she wasn't feeling anything. Weird. They say, the bigger the sorrow is the longer it takes to reach your heart. Maybe it was true. After all, there weren't any fresh tears coming out. All she felt was empty and…vacant.
She again looked at the screen of her phone. The message he sent was still there. So, it wasn't an illusion, right? She also noticed there were some notifications about some missed calls but she couldn't open them.
She was so lost in thought that she couldn't hear their main door creaked open. And then again everything was silent again. She didn't notice when suddenly footsteps were all around in the house. She didn't notice when those footsteps became louder. She didn't notice when it became quiet again. She only noticed when she caught a glimpse of shoes. She looked up and her mind didn't register anything until her eyes fell on all-too-familiar emerald orbs.
Takumi stated at her dumbfounded. What the fuck? Misaki – his Misaki – was sitting on floor with a blank expression with flustered cheek strained with tears, looking like she has been through hell. He wanted to come back before that news could've reached her ear but he was too late. The news has reached her ears.
But soon, he came out of his trance when he saw tears falling from her eyes and he did what his mind was telling him to do He rushed to her and embraced her. As her hands came around his neck he could see how cold her hands were. He tightened her arms around her.
"T-Takumi…?" She asked, her voice merely a whisper.
"Yes." He also whispered in her ear and before he could ask another question, he answered, "I am fine. I came back. I-I noticed the key holder wasn't with me, so…so I came back to get it."
As on cue her arms around him tightened.
"I was so… scared." She whispered but her voice creaked at the last as tears came out again.
Takumi took a long breath and exhaled before tightening his arms more around her. They were practically crushing each other but neither cared. He rubbed her back hoping that it will clam her sobbing. It hurt him to see her like that. It was first time he saw her vulnerable as this and the reason that she was like this wasn't helping at all.
"I am fine." He again said, hoping that she will understand.
"You are not leaving me." She said more to herself, her voice deep and muffled.
"Nowhere." He answered, "Where can I go without you? I will never leave you."
Slowly Misaki pulled away to see him in the eyes, "Promise?" She asked with her shaky voice.
He smiled, that no-teeth-showing heart-warming content smile, only he was capable was giving, "Promise." He said and kissed her on her lips to let her know he meant it. The kiss was nothing compared to the ones he gave before leaving, it was full of promises and the meaning behind it was intense.
When they pulled apart, Takumi cupped her cheeks and wiped her remaining tears. It was hurting him to see her crying, after all. Then he slowly got up also carrying her with him before he lifted her and carried her bridal style. For the first time in life, Misaki let him do so and didn't complain once.
Takumi slowly walked to the bed thinking they have had enough drama for one day and laid her down. But when he was about to pull apart, Misaki didn't let him go instead she kept her arms around his neck.
"Not sleepy yet?" He gently asked as he kissed her soft hair.
Misaki shook her head, "Tired but not sleepy."
"Why?"
"I-I feel if I close m-my eyes…something bad will happen." She stuttered.
"No, nothing will happen, you should sleep." He said as he straightened himself.
"Where are you going?" She asked, seeing him going away.
"I have to make some phone calls." He answered but when he noticed the frown on her beautiful face he immediately came back and sat on the bed. Misaki, watching him, also sat up.
"I thought…for a moment that…I have lost you and I-I…" But she was interrupted by him as he pressed his lips on her unable to hear more of her cracking voice. He felt pathetic to see her in this state. Now it led him to think, if something were really to happen to him, what could've happen to her and that thought scared him.
"I am not leaving you. Never." He whispered clearly and slowly but then smirk came on his beautiful face, "You are not off the hook that easily."
"I don't want to be off the hook easily." She said pulling him towards her by his collar, her eyes suddenly displaying anger, "And if you dare-"
But he surprised her when he suddenly pushed causing her to fall on the bed and hovered on her, his face dangerously close to her. Noticing their position she blushed, her actual senses finally coming back to her and now he was having fun seeing her all flustered.
"What did I say to you before I left?" He pondered.
Her blush deepened.
"Oh yes, we will continue which was interrupted by your sudden sneeze. Right?"
"Y-You were g-going to make the calls, r-right?"
Takumi sighed as he came closer, so much that he could practically sense her racing heartbeat. "Yeah, I wanted to but now, not anymore." He said emphasizing the now while is smirk was getting bigger. "Yeah, I wanted to but now I don't want it."
Misaki gulped. This wasn't good. Though her mind was screaming, she couldn't find the force to push him. Instead, she found herself closing her eyes and because of her closed eyes, she couldn't see his eyes widening and then softening. He smiled and pressed his lips on hers. He thought she will push him, a part him wanted her to push him, but that never happened, instead she felt two hands around his neck pulling him closer. He cupped her cheeks before kissing her eyelids.
Soon time was forgotten, worry was forgotten, all restrictions were forgotten as they touched, as they kissed, as they caressed, as they loved the felling of having each other safe in their hands.
But one thing they both knew, those phone calls can wait till next morning.
Takumi stirred in his sleep as those rays of sun fell on his eyes. It was disturbing. He groaned as his hands went up to the place beside him only to find it empty. His eyes shot open and he immediately looked at the place beside him. Her place was empty, let alone, it was cold meaning she has been gone for some time.
He looked at the cloak beside the table. It was only 6 in the morning. That's weird.
She could be in the house but still he couldn't help but panic. He got up, put on his crumpled shirt and went out. The first he searched was the washrooms. But she wasn't there. He went to the garden but she wasn't there too. He looked at the kitchen, at the poolside – but she wasn't anywhere. The kids shouldn't be up at this hour, so it was impossible for her to be with them. But then, where was she?
He was suddenly worried. Maybe she felt like this when she heard the news yesterday. Finally deciding to look for her at the kid's room, he ran up the stairs.
As he came to their room he opened the door, only to see both Tai and Mei up. His eyes searched for another person and then he saw her standing in a corner with some towel in her hands. Shock was evident on her facial features as she took in his current state. Hair massy, shirt crumpled with buttons buttoned at the wrong places, panting as if he had run a Marathon.
"Daddy, you okay?" Tai's voice made them come to the real world.
"Yeah, you look awful." Mei agreed with her father.
Takumi sighed, relieved to see Misaki before he looked at the kids and smiled at them. He approached them and hugged them tightly.
"Mommy said, you are not going anywhere," Mei said.
"Is that true?" Tai asked.
Takumi chuckled and nodded, "Yeah." He took a side glance Misaki. Their eyes met. She blushed and looked away. He grinned.
Soon, the kids loosened the hug and pulled apart with a frown at their face.
"Weird." Both said together.
Takumi also rolled his eyes at them, "What's weird?"
Both kids looked at him with confused expression, "You smell like mommy."
Takumi blinked at them, once, twice before he burst into laughter. He took a glance at Misaki's face to see her blushing madly which only made him laugh more.
"Really…?" he said trying to stop his laughter, "We switched our towels actually."
"Ah, that's why…" The kids mumbled, "Daddy, did you bring us anything?" They asked, their earlier confusion completely forgotten.
Takumi nodded, "Yeah, it's in the living room."
As soon as those words left his mouth, both kids jumped out of the bed and made a dash to the living room leaving their parents alone.
Takumi looked at the blushing Misaki, his grin never leaving his face. He made his to her.
"Good morning." He said.
"Y-Yeah."
"Did you sleep well?"
"Y-Yeah."
Misaki bit her lower lip before she took a glance of his face. Her heart skipped when she saw the soft and loving expression he wore. Then her eyes went to his wrongly buttoned shirt.
"You didn't button your shirt correctly?" She murmured before she caught his shirt and did those buttons for him.
"So, I smell like you." He stated. She blushed harder.
"I-It's done." She announced and was going to run off but he caught her wrist and pulled her in a hug. Misaki gasped but didn't protest. While, he tightened his arms once he felt her returning the hug and nuzzled in her neck. "You smell like daddy too."
That made Misaki to blush harder. She pushed him, "P-Pervert."
"Aww, you say that after last night…" He teased and was rewarded by a punch by his blushing wife before she walked outside the room and he followed her.
"Stay away." She yelled.
"But wasn't it you who wanted me to stay with her."
Misaki groaned.
He smirked. This was going to be fun – he could already sense it.
Just like his thoughts, the next days were really fun. Well, only for him. He followed her, teased her nonstop. Much to his surprise, she smiled sometimes too. So, he assumed she was having fun too.
He didn't get in the plane and so, his other employers didn't get in too and after that unfortunate accident all their families have thanked him saying that he was their savior. How he wished to say that his savior was his wife. The deal they were doing was cancelled because the other company was doing some underground illegal business and Takumi, being the careful man he is, cancelled the deal as soon as he this news.
On the other hand, Misaki was very happy. She was thankful to Takumi; he was always there for her. He made her feel special but she will never admit it to him.
Life was now a little hectic for her as her exams were coming. She was also doing shifts in the kindergarten too. After all, no matter what that place was really important to her. She met her kids there, like six months ago, and that place changed her life.
Soon, the day she was waiting for came, the parents meeting day; the day where parents talked with teachers. She loved this day. She loved talking with people.
Misaki stood in a corner watching the whole campus buzzing with laughter. It was refreshing. She remembered, six months ago, she was standing at the same spot watching the same scene. But then Tai and Mei were with Takumi. Now they were with her. She chuckled as she remembered more memories.
"Mommy, why are you smiling?" Mei asked her.
Misaki looked down at her, "Nothing, dear, Just thinking." She sat to match her height and patted both their heads, "Daddy, will be here soon. But I have to go now. Go to your class for now."
Both of them nodded and Tai led Mei to their classroom leaving Misaki alone.
Misaki sighed. It was time for her to start work.
The rest of the day went talking to other people. Many parents came to talk with her. She was so busy that she couldn't make time to see champ and princess. But she wanted to see them desperately. She again sighed. Maybe Takumi also felt like this whenever he is inside of this office working nonstop. Remembering his name, she also remembered she hasn't talked to him.
Right...Takumi had to come and talk to her because she was the teacher. Misaki chuckled. How ironic.
She stretched and yawned. She looked at the clock. Lunch break was in 10 minutes. She got up, thinking that nobody will come in these 10 minutes.
"Excuse me, can I talk to you?"
Misaki looked at the door and her widened to see the lady standing there. She was beautiful and had a British accent in her talking.
I haven't seen her before.
"Well, I went to the principal but he told me to come and speak to you." She said when Misaki didn't say anything.
"Oh yeah…" Misaki looked around, "Sure, I come in and have a seat." She told pointing at the seat in front of her.
When the lady was seated properly, Misaki asked, "So, what is the name of the student?"
The lady smiled, "Usui Taichi and Usui Meichi."
Misaki frowned, "And what is your relationship with them?"
She smiled and got up, stretching her hand towards Misaki, offering a handshake, "How rude of me, I haven't introduced myself." She took a breath, "My name is Segumi Walker and I am their mother."
And the climax begins!
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