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Chapter 37
They finished filming at 2 in the morning so they went to bed right after they finished everything and most were planning on sleeping till noon that day. Noon came and zombies came out of their graves. They had lunch and most of them ordered room service. After eating their brunch, most of the cast immediately flew out of Paris and to their other jobs. Most cast were not on vacation like the Hizuris, Kotonami Kanae and the twins with the exception of Rosa because the president and Maria, the president's granddaughter, personally handled her schedule. So the rest of the cast had jobs they had to go to in between filming of this movie.
Considering that few people were left, director Ogata cancelled the party that night and the crews went home to be with their families before they were gone again for filming the next part of the movie. Kuon was happy with this news because it means that they can have a private party with his entire family. He was planning on revealing the truth to them that night.
Kuon was invited to lunch with his parents and Yashiro. The three were perplexed by Kuon's brightness. Kuon was just glowing and he was smiling. He even laughed heartily when they asked him in concern and confusion what happened to him that caused him to be that happy. Yashiro's first instinct was to call Kyoko and asked her if something happened to Ren but it came crashing down the second he thought that because Kyoko was already dead. It just showed that old habits die hard. But he perked up again when he remembered that there was another woman who affected Kuon the same way Kyoko affected Ren.
Yashiro immediately took out his phone and called Rosa's room but he found out that no one occupied that room already. He hung up confused. "Kuon, did Rosa already left?" Yashiro asked him.
He stopped sipping his coffee and put it down. Yashiro noticed his glowing aura instantly stopped glowing. "Why are you asking me that?" He asked back and the three thought at the same time, So they haven't made up yet? I thought they did already because he was glowingly happy.
"Because her room was unoccupied already." Yashiro replied and Kuon's aura went back up to glowing. He was silent for a moment and he nodded.
"So, how about we have a private party tonight?" He suggested and once again the three's jaw dropped to the ground.
"Do you have a fever?" Yashiro asked in concern and the expressions of his parents obviously agreed with Yashiro's question. Kuon's face fell.
"What? You want to or not? Just say so." He said in annoyance. They recomposed themselves and realized that it was their chance to change the all-the-time depressed Kuon.
"It's boring with just the four of us." Her mom commented.
"Then, let's invite your twin grandchildren." Kuon answered.
"If we invite them, we will also invite Rosa and Kotonami-san. Is that okay with you?" Kuu pointed out. When he nodded, his mom immediately jumped on the phone.
Kuon was in his hotel room nervously fixing his already perfect clothes and hair. He was excited and at the same time nervous of how they might react. He sat again on a chair and then a minute later he stood up. He was so anxious to see Kyoko and Hime and Kiri. He just could not sit still. He could not wait to share his happiness to his parents and Yashiro, who will definitely faint to see Kyoko alive with their twin children at that. Then, suddenly his phone rang.
"Hello?" He answered immediately on the first ring.
"Otou-san." Hime's voice called out to him in worry.
"What's wrong, my baby girl?" He asked worriedly. Hime blushed on the other end and could not speak for a few seconds.
"I-I know that we planned not to see each other till the party but, we kind of need you to come up to my room right away." Hime explained why she called him.
"Why? Tell me what's wrong?"
"I-it's okaa-san¾"
"Okay, I'll be right there." He hung up and practically ran up to their Hime's room where Rosa was staying. He knocked on the door a little too loud. Kiri opened it.
"What happened to your mother? Is she alright?" He asked him. Kiri shrugged.
"She won't come out of the bathroom." Kiri replied. Kiri could have broken down the door like the other night but he was terrified, his mother might kill him the second time. Kuon went immediately in front of the bathroom door.
"Kyoko? What's wrong? Open this door." He called out as he knocked softly. "Are you physically hurt? I'll call an ambulance. If not, then we can talk about what's wrong." There was no answer. "Come on. I'm getting worried here." Still no answer. "Kyoko, if you don't open this door, I'll break it down."
The instant he finished his sentence, the door softly clicked open and he was surprised that the bathroom light was not on. He slowly went inside and she closed the door immediately, bathing them in darkness. He reached out to her and pulled her to him in an embrace. They stayed like that for several minutes in silence.
"What's wrong?" He finally asked. He felt her head looked up toward his face in the darkness. His hand slowly caressed her cheek blindly in the darkness. His thumb touched her lips and he felt her lips trembled.
"I'm scared." She said in a barely audible whisper. He smiled in understanding. He understood where she's coming from because he felt it too. But even though he was scared, the promise of pure happiness of his bright future gave him all the courage and assurance he needed. They already wasted more than fifteen years in despair and separation. He was not going to waste another minute apart from her and their children, where they could happily live and love each other to their heart's content.
"I know." He whispered as he kissed her forehead. "But it's going to be okay. Everything's going to be okay." He assured her. Then his hand searched the wall for the light. He wanted to look at her face and see her beautiful smile and not a frown or worry written on it. He found it and flicked it on.
The second his eyes adjusted to the light, he was lost in a pair of yellow golden orbs. "Are you sure?" She asked innocently and he was momentarily confused as to what she was talking about. But his mind caught up to what she was asking and he smiled lovingly at her.
"I'm not just sure, my dear Kyoko. I know everything's going to be okay, no matter what." He said as he captured her lips. "As long as you're here," he whispered as he rested his forehead on hers. "And Hime and Kiri, everything's perfect."
After Kuon and Kyoko came out of the bathroom, they revised their plan. Kanae went ahead of them to give them some family time. She was glad her best friend was finally together with her prince charming. It was high time, they both are together. At last, she was free from their drama because as much as she loved her best friend and want her affections all to herself, she just wanted her to really be happy.
Kanae was warmly welcomed to the suite of the old Hizuri couple, where they held their little private party. They were in the living room where they had a karaoke set up with their really big flat screen TV. Drinks and food were all there and so many at that because of Kuu's appetite.
"Where are the twins and Rosa?" They asked her.
"They'll be here in a little bit." Kanae answered and minutes later, they heard a knock on the door. Julie answered the door and they heard a joyful squeal from her. The other three already lounging on the couch turned their heads to look in the direction of the door.
They saw Rosa with Kuon standing beside her. What was surprising was Kuon's hand was around Rosa's waist. Hime and Kiri followed behind them. Hime had an excited yet nervous expression and Kiri was both annoyed and nervous. Kyoko was clearly behind Rosa's mask because she would not have such composure at that time.
"Oh, so you two made up already. That's why Kuon was glowing this morning." Kuu commented while taking another bite at his food. Yashiro was smirking at Kuon. Kanae was just silent waiting for the scene to unfold.
"Oh, I'm so happy for you too." Julie said cheerily. "Here, have a seat."
The four newcomer all sat down quietly. Julie happily skipped to get their drinks and placed it in front of them in the small table. She sat down next to Kuu and stared at Rosa and Kuon expectantly.
Rosa was slipping out due to Julie's stare and Kyoko's nervousness which was growing inside. Kuon took a sip at his drink and cleared his throat.
"We have something to tell you." Kuon started and Julie perked up again.
"Are you two getting married?" Julie asked suddenly. All of them except Julie froze and stared at her in surprise. "Oh, my son's finally getting married. I'm so excited! Leave all the wedding preparations to me." She continued babbling excitedly.
"Mom¾" Kuon tried to get his mother's attention. "Mo¾"
"Honey." Kuu called out to his excited wife as he wrapped an arm around her. He was excited and wanted to dance around in joy too but looking at his son's expression, Julie's assumption was not right. "Let's listen to what they're going to say first, okay?" Julie stilled and then calmed down.
"Okay, so to let you really understand this, I'll let Rosa explain first." Kuon said and leaned his head to whisper something in Rosa's ear. Rosa instantly left and the extremely nervous Kyoko was left alone to deal with the explaining. She looked back at Kuon and then to her children, who looked at her encouragingly. Kyoko took a deep breath.
"Uhm, t-the truth I-is… My real name is not Rosa." She started.
"Of course. Most actors uses stage names." Kuu commented. "I, myself, did have a stage name."
"Yeah." Kyoko smiled at her only adopted Otou-san. The comment made her think about the past and how Kuu was very kind and nice to her. It made her relaxed a little and had courage to continue. "Uhm, legally, right now my name is Shirogami Sakura. I am the mother of Shirogami Kiri and Hime. I'm very sorry for deceiving everyone." Kyoko stood up and bowed down.
Kuu, Julie and Yashiro had a surprised expression but it changed into a smile with understanding eyes. "You don't have to bow and apologize." Julie said to her. "It's your secret and you had no obligation to tell us. But we're very thankful you told us."
Kyoko looked at their smiles and could helped but smile back. "Thank you very much." She said as she sat back down beside Kuon.
"Excuse me." Yashiro said, catching all their attention. "I don't want to be rude, but may I ask what did you mean when you said that you're name is Shirogami Sakura 'legally'." He asked when his manager's instinct heard the word 'legally'. Kyoko froze as she heard his question.
"I, uh, uhm…" Kyoko tried to answer but could not find the words to explain.
"She changed her name when she was adopted." Kuon answered for her.
"Oh. I'm sorry." Yashiro said. "So what's your real nam¾"
Suddenly, the door burst open and William the conqueror barged into the living room with his sword pointed at them. "I mean to a fix go out and borrow some bows and some arrows, we're starting tomorrow. So I went conquering hither and thither until Angles and Saxons were all of a dither!" He said loudly in a poetic tone.
They all froze in astonishment. Kuu, Kuon and Kiri jumped up in an alert position, ready to defend their loved ones if they were seriously threatened. But William the Conqueror put his sword back to it's sheath. "Did all of you miss me?" He asked as he stroked his mustache.
"Grandfather!" A girls voice called behind all of his army. It turned out to be Maria when she finally passed all the of William the Conqueror's army gathering in the hallway. They all realized that William the conqueror was indeed the president.
"Ren-sama! Onee-sama! Kiri! Hime! I missed all of you." Maria said excitedly. "You already told them the truth? Finally!"
"Yeah! I was dying of waiting, you know, Mogami-kun." Lory sulked. "But never mind." He turned his attention to Kuu and Julie. "Hey, Kuu let's throw a party! You finally know that you have grandchildren. We can start it anywhere, anytime with just one call. I've been planning it ever since I found out."
"W-what are you talking about?" Kuu dumbly asked.
"What?" Lory was surprised and then he turned his head to Kuon and Kyoko.
"Yeah… We were getting to that part when barged in." Kuon said wryly. The president pouted.
"Why are you so slow?" He shouted in frustration at Kyoko and Kuon. "I want my party!" He whined and sulked in a ball position in a corner like a spoiled little boy. Everyone was so stunned and just stared at him in their frozen state.
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