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Finally, after a long long long long time, here's the chapter six.
"Who's My Daddy?"
(Unmei)
by: Chocolat a' la folie
Is this a dream?
His hands were numb because of tension. A minute of silence overlapping as the clock ticked. Eyes widened a bit but not enough for the raven-haired lad to lose his composure. His feet were frozen into the ground and he even forgot that he was present in a standing position.
Shock was evident in the eyes of the golden orb female. It was clearly written that she was not yet prepared for this fated meeting once again. The old Kyoko would be panicking and losing herself by now but she had changed for the better.
She was already in character by now, a cold-hearted Hotaru. The director already gave her a background when he called last night. The role came at an unexpected time. She was sent as a replacement for the role which was the original cast had rejected due to some business matters. It was also one of the acting school's requirements for her to finish her acting workshop, a so called on-job-training. She was prepared for the role but not him. She didn't expect that their paths will cross again this early.
Both are still in daze, their surprised reflexes faltered but emotions could still be hinted in their frames. No one tried to break the silence between the two. Ren's manager and the staffs that were present in the site noticed the imaginary clouded aura and they paused from their respective tasks earlier.
The only sound that could be heard was the chirping birds at the background.
"Err, good morning Kyoko-chan!" Director Ushio greeted as if wanting to crush the ice but contemplated as Ren grunted a huff that only he could hear.
Mogami Kyoko was brought back from her own world to earth, her positive apparitions swirling around her. "Good morning!" she bowed, "I'm sorry for being late. Please behead me right now!" she said exaggeratedly.
The director raised both of his hands as if making an 'it's okay' posture. Yashiro was tensioned as well; if not for his shock then his 'fan-girl-ing' instincts would kick in by now.
Kyoko turned to face Ren and Yashiro as she lowered her head and greeted, "Good morning Yashiro-san and T-T-Tsu-Tsuru-uga-san. It's been a while. How are you?" The girl smiled but still nervous.
The star had recovered from the scene earlier and was mesmerized by the charm of the former 'love me' girl. His lips parted but no words were spoken. His manager noticed this and noted the uncomfortable atmosphere on their spot.
"Good morning Kyoko-chan! It's nice to see you again." The girl nodded in agreement and excused herself to the dressing room. Unknown to them, she glanced at her former senpai and her face displayed a longing but somewhat frightened emotion.
An estimated less than fifteen minutes before the said filming, no rehearsals were made for both parties are afraid of what will be the reaction of the other. In Tsuruga's case, they were used to it and never bothered to utter a single word of disapproving. Due to his many years of staying in show-business and his more than twenty-nine years of being alive, his sense of professionalism never faltered as to be expected to the most sought after man in the field of showbiz industry.
Before exiting the changing room wearing a gray coat and a black semi-formal dress underneath, Mogami Kyoko inhaled many times, hands are shaking and can't even hold the script. Trying to concentrate once more, she breathe in and out again and closed his eyes then heaved a sigh. The girl making her way to the venue was Hotaru. As the cast was completed, the shoot began.
The advertisement focuses more on acting rather than endorsing it in a normal way like a commercial video would be, as expected from the Director. 'Unmei' is one of the most advancing brands with regards to clothing industry. The company always aims for the most affordable and convenient but fashionable clothes that fit for a certain weather. The shoot was for the coats for all season designs.
Ren looked at the girl in front of him as Kyoko just passed his way. He pretended that he didn't mind but the truth is written all over his face. He prepared himself for her greetings but no word came.
Hotaru is exiting from their office, emotionless as she could be. She opened her bag as she grabbed her red umbrella. The office woman took a glance at glance at her silver wrist watch on her dominant hand. She then stepped back for some shed; it was raining hard after all.
Opening her umbrella; which was not used months ago due to the fine weather, the lady walked under the rain together with her trusted umbrella but she noticed a black haired man, maybe darker than her hair color, wearing an ash colored coat. He sighed and subconsciously turned his head in her direction, she didn't react at all.
"Excuse me, Miss." The guy coughed gentlemanly.
She was indeed surprised as she let out an inaudible gasp but the raven haired lad seemed to not notice it at all as he continued his dialogue. "Can I share a shed under your umbrella?" he asked while eyeing her folded umbrella she held between her hands.
She didn't nod but he offered his left hand in front of her as if saying, 'Please, I will hold the umbrella for us to share.' They arrived at the bus station and parted ways for that day.
Every day, the same thing happens with the man bearing no name, ask a share under her umbrella but today was an exception. The rainy weather ended after all.
A sigh for the tenth time this day was earned from her as she was now heading her way home. Hotaru walked on her direction, feeling incomplete. Somehow, she misses the guy's presence. The lady tilted her head upwards, for her sight to be greeted by a dark-haired man who's leaning his back on the cemented wall across the road. She didn't bother to turn her eyes in his post as she continued to walk as if she saw nothing but an empty space. The season was hot today but thanks to her semi-formal suit, it was made with light materials from her trusted brand of clothes and it suited her well.
She was about ten meters away from him when she heard a voice behind her, "Uhm, can we share again t-the umbrella?"—he nervously asked.
"It's not raining today."—she stated as a matter of fact. His eyes grew a little wide and the office woman didn't know the reason why.
"Y-You can speak." Commented he as her eyebrows twitched because of irritation.
"Yes, I can." She replied coldly and he just nodded.
"Anyways," he started as he showed his umbrella to her which he got inside his thin coat "let's walk to the train station together."
The guy didn't earn a reply from her. She just stepped under his umbrella after he fully opened it. "Hotaru."—he blurted out randomly which made the lady felt uneasy. 'Why did he know her name? And what more is, he was the first person who addressed her by that given name.' She thought as she tried to change the discussion inside her head but nothing happened.
They were near the bus stop when she had the courage to ask, "How about your name mister?" Her hand rose up to the handle of his umbrella where his hand was also in. The guy just closed his eyes as his coat swayed when a wind passed by.
"Cut!"
'That was not included in the script.' Kyoko Mogami closed her eyes as she realized the position she was in. It really felt good to act in front of the camera. She took a look at the director and saw that he was satisfied and didn't need any retake. Hurriedly, she went to the dressing room the change her clothes back; Moru must be waiting for her at the school.
Moru was never an impatient child but she still wanted to go immediately so they could spend more time together. The girl was going to the site to bid goodbye and say her thanks but the director beat her to it. The staff and even Ren and his manager were present in the film site. They were planning to have a lunch together at the restaurant located near the place and they want Kyoko to join as well.
"I'm sorry, I'd love to but unfortunately, I have some matters to attend." She apologized, lowering her head in the process.
'Was there something more important to her than acting?'—Tsuruga Ren thought to himself.
As if he could read what's on his mind, Director Ushio inquired with a little bit teasing tone, "Oh, I see. Is that more important, we haven't seen each other for years. Right, Tsuruga-kun?"
Kyoko gulped and answered willingly, "Yes, it is more important than anything." She flashed a warm smile earning a startled glance from the people present but avoided Tsuruga's gaze. "Thank you for being kind, if there will be another time then I would like to compensate for my absence but not now."
The girl was gone a long time ago but Ren was still in his own world and he even forgot his companion beside him while eating.
One thing is for sure, they will meet again. Their paths had once crossed and in no time, their story will progress once more. There was only one thing that he was uncertain, 'What is Kyoko's most important thing that she treasures more than her career?'
Kyoko Mogami was standing at the gate of Moru's school. The kid was not in his usual spot and she was a bit worried by this. Her anxiety disappeared when she viewed his figure behind the translucent glass of the kindergarten.
The child was talking to a girl with a dark-golden hair. She looked like maybe fifteen or sixteen years old. Kyoko entered as she saw more teen-agers inside and they were playing with other kids.
"Moru." She called him to grab his attention and in response, the child turned his eyes on her and smiled while saying, "Mom!" as he ran near her.
"I have a new friend." The former 'love me' girl nodded as her son took her hand and they go to the direction he was pointing. "Her name is Maria-neechan."
"Maria?" she asked as she looked at the teen-ager who Moru talked about earlier. And the dark-golden haired female turned also at them. They had an eye-to-eye contact but after a while, the teen broke it.
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"Onee-chan, is that you?"
To be continued
Tada! I just want to inform you that I am still alive. Teehee.. I'm really sorry for the late update. This chapter is not yet edited so grammatical errors should be expected. If there's anyone who wants to correct my mistakes by beta-reading it, please write in on your review or just send me a private message. I'm in your care. Honestly, my grammar really needs some improvement and such.
By the way, the endorsement plot was based on my other fict. entitled, "Under One Umbrella" and 'Unmei' means 'destiny'.
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-Chocolat a'la folie