Chapter 43
When Veronica opened her eyes she found herself in an unfamiliar room but to her relief she was greeted by the sight of familiar faces, such as Yuki, Juri and Yori her doctor, and there was also another female in the room that Veronica rarely meets…Rita Souen. Yes you are correct it is Kaname's former mistress Ruka Souen's mother Rita. To Veronica it made no sense as to why she was even there. Blinking her eyes for several times she realized, that she was no longer in Kuran manor but in one of Cross's guest house.
"What a relief you woke up." It was Yori's relieved voice.
"What happened to me?" Veronica asked trying to sit up, which Yori prevented by pushing her down on the bed once again.
"Rest!" it was her command which Veronica had no option but to obey. "You are fine but the little one inside you was in danger."
Veronica tensed hearing that. Her heart started to pound harder and faster. She was worried and who would not be for their own child. She wanted to ask how the child was doing. Was it alright or did something indeed happen? But she chose not to ask. Her mind told her to distance herself from the child. After all it was for the best; since there is no future for this child.
"I told you to rest properly didn't I? After all you are still in a very early stage." Yori paused to see Veronica's reaction but the young pureblood even refused to look into her eyes. "You know the little one is indeed a very strong fighter."
"Then again why would it not be?" It was Juri who interjected this time. " Kaname Kuran's child after all. Girls listen to me I know it is early but I already started planning the shower and I also have some themes in my mind too."
"I just cannot wait till he or she is finally in our arms." Yuki added and Rita Souen just stood there with a overly charming smile on her face.
During all these ladies chatter about the baby what made Veronica most confused first the presence of Rita Souen herself, second her behaviour which onetime she will be happy out of her world for Veronica next she will have the most frightening glint in her eyes. It made no sense, what did she really have against Veronica.
Sure Veronica doesn't have the knowledge about the grudge this woman holds against her late sister Lydia and also Kaname for marrying Lydia. All her life Rita thought her daughter Ruka was the one Kaname would marry. That was how she planned, everything was in perfect shape. Even though Kaname Kuran was the Casanova that having many different lady companions but Rita always made sure break them apart. After all she spent fortunes on Ruka's beauty making sure she would be glowing all the time. Kaname was once long before engaged to a daughter of the Hanadagi family but Rita's successful game plan led to an interesting event where Hanadagi girl walked in on the disturbing sight of Kaname on bed with Ruka…where the light haired females was screaming out his name. Thus the engagement was off broken off and Kaname was once again back into Ruka arms. Soon he became quite serious to the point where he even ted declared that he will marry Ruka. A decision that enraged the entire Kuran family including Rido. The unfortunate happened when the multi billionaire pureblood Havier Mori from Italy decided to visit with his daughter. Kaname Kuran lost his sanity and declared his decision to marry Lydia tossing her Ruka aside as if she were garbage. Within only a moth Kaname and Lydia got married but Rita did not give up, she planned many schemes for Ruka to seduce Kaname but Kaname was no longer the same as before he became his wife's little puppy. That prostitute's daughter indeed bewitched him and wrapped him around her fingers.
Rita's prayers were answer when Lydia passed away in child birth but in grief Kaname no longer himself he created a wall around himself but then magically once again in a moth he was married to Lord Mori other daughter. But this marriage was not the same. From what it looked that he could not stand her but then recently there are whispers going on at the court that Lord Kaname might be expecting another child. Ruka even though is now engaged to her cousin Kain but still is absolutely devastated at the news. And that is how she is here to confirm on the gossips.
Rita's glad that she came despite's Ruka's protest. Ruka wants to move forward in life with her cousin but her mother still think there are chances she will surely end up with Kaname this time. And by seeing the sad expression on Veronica's eyes her suspicion is even confirmed that Kaname Kuran regrets his decision but there is a little problem she met Kaname Kuran before he left for his tour. After four years he seemed unusually happy and softened. His heart was probably melting Rita concluded but she could not let this happen. Only her Ruka deserved to be with him not this little wrench.
This time to make sure Ruka gets her long deserved happiness Rita has a new plan and surely she needs to work on it soon before the king's return.
The children were making fuss which made both Yuki and her mother rush towards them and as luck would be on the noble ladies side soon the former human dr. Yori's rang which made her exit the room too… Which left her alone with Veronica. A smirk crept up her lips as she made her towards the young queen.
"Child." She spoke putting her hand on Veronica's head rubbing it affectionately as if she was her own daughter. "Why such look on your face? It is time such as these when you should be sparkling in joy. Finally you are with a child of your own."
The older female studied Veronica to notice how her frown deepened even more, confirming her suspicion.
"Lord Kaname is not happy." She stated clearly watching how Veronica cringed at that. "I can feel your pain child, after all my own Ruka went through the samething…but Lord Kuran and his family never accepted it nor were they ready to accept Lord Kaname having a bastard child. In the end we were left with no option but an abortion."
Veronica's eyes widen as Rita Souen went on.
"We were a bit late on it and it almost cost Ruka her life." Cupping Veronica's face affectionately she went on with her advice which she knew Veronica at that moment in her vulnerable state was eagerly listening. "Get rid of it now because if you don't he will do it."
Veronica almost gasped.
"You are a mother save your child from a father like, who will never value his or her existence. Anyways my child…we will always support you on decision you make. You are a good girl to sacrifice your life to raise his children but he is failing his duty towards you."
Seeing that Veronica looked almost convinced she decided to stop after all she did not want to over.
"I shall take my leave for now… you take care child."
With that placing an affectionate kiss on Veronica's head the older vampire made her exit mentally congratulating herself on her success.
a.n. a little different take...how many of you want more villains? So yes little hint on Ruka's family. i hope you guys enjoyed.
