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**Sacrifice Your Love**
Chapter two
Rubbing her eyes softly, she yawned. After a good long sleep, Makino Tsukushi was refreshed and recharged. She sat up and squinted a little to let her eyes adjust to the morning sunlight. Automatically, her wandering eyes shifted from the balcony to the sofa. It was empty. Before she had the chance to panic, the door creaked open.
"Yo." Domyouji Tsukasa greeted his 'fiancée' with a maid behind him holding what seems to be Tsukushi's breakfast. He took his place on the bed beside her as the young maid placed the tray on the bedside table. She bowed politely and then went out again. Tsukasa ran his fingers through Tsukushi's messy hair, trying to help her untangle her knots. "Sleep well?"
Tsukushi blushed and nodded her head. It was nice to feel his fingers slightly touching her ear. [Was he always so thoughtful and sensitive before I lost my memories?] Not being able to breath properly when she looked at Tsukasa in the eyes, Tsukushi lowered her head. Just the right angle to see a healthy bronze coloured chest hidden underneath Tsukasa's dark blue bathrobe.
The poor girl jumped out of the bed and walked to the balcony as calmly as she could. Tsukasa had a confused expression, he sighed in defeat and started to read the newspaper that he had brought in earlier. On the other hand, Tsukushi was gaping at the scenery outside the balcony. It was the park. Using her finger, she pointed out the bench she was on yesterday. "You saw me there, didn't you."
Lowering his newspaper to see where Tsukushi was pointing at, Tsukasa replied her. "Remember that it was raining yesterday? I had to close the balcony's sliding door and I saw you there." If it didn't rain, Tsukasa would not walk to the balcony. And if he had not walk to the balcony, he would have never found Tsukushi in the park. God, bless the rain.
"Ne, Domyouji," Tsukushi walked back into the room again while rubbing her bare arms. The wind was a little too harsh on her fragile body. She hopped onto the bed and went under the covers. She was careful to keep a distance with her so-called 'fiancé'. "Do I have any family members? How about friends? Do you know them? Why am I here in New York? Am I working or studying here?" Tsukushi asked her questions eagerly. She craved for some answers that she had not been getting lately.
Tsukasa suddenly smiled at her. His smile enchanted Tsukushi, making her face hot and her heart thumping wildly. [He should smile more.] He folded his newspaper and took the tray of food to place it on her lap. "Breakfast is getting cold. I'll answer every question after you eat. Do you know you're much thinner than before?"
[No.] Tsukushi thought sourly but kept her mouth shut. She had a feeling he was avoiding her questions. "Can you at least just answer this question?" She waited until she heard Tsukasa agreeing. Staring at the plate of sandwiches, she finally asked him. "Were we very much in love?"
If Tsukushi had lifted her head, she might have seen the bitter smile on his face. There was some hidden pain in his eyes when he answered her. "Yes, we were."
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"Wait!" Tsukushi rolled her eyes and begun to jog towards Tsukasa, who was clearly ditching her far behind. What's his problem anyway? Is requesting a walk in the park such a bad idea? "Can't you walk any faster?" She asked in a sarcastic tone. The evening breeze cooled her sunburned skin.
"Walking in the park is what poor people do." Tsukasa shot her an annoyed glare and quickens his pace again. Of all the things she could suggest, she had to ask him to perform a 'low-standard' activity. An elderly couple walked by. They smiled and waved at them. Tsukasa kept his icy face and ignored the couple. There was no 'respect your elders' in his dictionary.
"Domyouji!!" Tsukushi gave an embarrassed smile to the elderly couple and broke into a run to catch up with Tsukasa. "What was that about? I'm asking you to 'walk', not to commit suicide or something." She said with a bit too much anger. They were lucky there weren't any passer-bys stopping to watch the show.
"We could have gone out to celebrate our reunion instead." What he had in his mind was a candle light dinner in the most famous (and of course most expensive) restaurant in New York. Tsukasa snapped out of his thought as he noticed Tsukushi did not catch up this time. He stopped in his tracks and turned around.
Tsukushi stood still with an unreadable expression. Then, with a soft voice that was always used to melt Tsukasa's heart, she spoke. "I want to be alone with you."
She heaved a disappointed sigh when Tsukasa turned and continues to walk. What was she hopping for anyway? After waiting a second or two, she sprinted off after him again. As she reached his side, they remained silent. It was after a while five minute when Tsukushi noticed something different. Tsukasa had clearly slower his pace to match with Tsukushi's. All she could do was lower her head and smile.
[I want to be alone with you.] Her words were stuck inside his head like a sweet melody. Tsukasa tried to contain the warm rush flowing steadily within himself. She always had the right words to make him feel that way. Suddenly, a small hand held his. He turned his view from the boring green grasses and trees to the woman beside him. She was smiling in her innocent and pure way. He wrapped his fingers around her hand and smiled back.
Tsukushi almost jumped in joy. She had finally reached her goal and made him smile! So it wasn't a bad idea to have a walk in the park after all. She felt her hand slightly crushed by his but she didn't mind. Until now, she couldn't believe that this man belongs to her. And of course, she belonged to him.
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There's only one word for the next few days Tsukasa and Tsukushi lead. That was 'Blissful'. They were always found with each other. Soon, Tsukushi had known more of her past. She knows she have a father, a mother and a younger brother still in Japan. Tsukasa had told her about Mimasaka Akira, Nishikado Soujirou and Hanazawa Rui. She had no idea why Tsukasa speaks less about the man named Rui.
Tsukasa boasted to her, saying her perfect English was actually taught by him (She hardly believes that). And her basic fighting skill was also another thing taught to her due to certain reasons of staying in his world.
He had also told her some of her other friends in Japan whom he added the sentence 'it's better if you never ever remember them, especially Shigeru'. Everything was wonderful, save one issue. Their relationship stayed the same. There was no doubt that Tsukasa loves her. It was all written on his face. Is it her or does Tsukasa treats her like a precious stone only? There was another issue bothering her. Does she love him?
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"Fine!" Tsukasa rubbed his temple at the slight headache his fiancée was giving him. "I'll bring you to the movies." His headache eased at the sight of Tsukushi's smile. She had been pestering him non-stop about a new movie for three days now. Don't get him wrong, he would have bought the whole movie theater and take her out for a date if only... if only it wasn't a *shudders* romance movie.
Tsukushi hopped out of her chair and rushed towards Tsukasa's side. She flung herself happily onto him and made him stumble back a few steps. On her tiptoes, her lips were inches away from his ear. "Arigatou, Domyouji." She didn't know why she overreacted. It was only a movie for god's sake! But she knew that she was about the only female alive for being able to convince Domyouji Tsukasa to watch a chick flick.
Tsukasa, on the other hand, was blushing so hard you could particularly see the smoke coming out from his ears. He had never handled this 'type' of Makino Tsukushi before. The Tsukushi he knows would never show her feelings so straight forward because she had to think about her family and friends first. One simple hug can cost the safety of the peoples she treasures.
With her memories gone, Tsukasa can only cherish the moments when Tsukushi allowed her true emotions to be showed. [It is a sweet dream. When her memories come back, everything would be over...]The unpleasant thought made Tsukasa realized again how important Tsukushi is to him. He decided to give in to his desires. Raising his hands, he would have returned the hug.
If it weren't for the stupid ringing of his idiotic cell phone to shatter that sweet moment. Tsukushi loosen her hug and stepped back. She blinked innocently as Tsukasa shoved his hand into his pocket to fish out a small silver cell phone. While Tsukasa flicked open his phone and listened Tsukushi noticed that his expression slowly changed. From annoyed to stoned, from stoned to shock, from shock to worry. Finally, he answered. "What? She's here? Already?"
After a few frowns and nods, Tsukasa closed his phone. He stood still for a few seconds, looking like he have something to say but didn't know how. Tsukushi had a bad feeling about this call he received. He lifted his head to look at her. She did not like his fake smile. "Makino, I have good news and bad news."
"What's the good news?" She asked with not much enthusiasm.
"We're going back to Japan very soon." His face darkens as if he wasn't eager to get back to his country. Tsukushi was too excited to notice that. She's going back!! She could visit her family! Not forgetting her friends! What's more, maybe she could get her memories back!
"The bad news is," Tsukasa walked towards the wardrobe to take out some formal clothing. "I can't take you out today. I have to meet someone, so I won't be back to have lunch with you." That did the job of draining Tsukushi's excitement. The disappointment was over-whelming that she had to bit her lower lip to stop her dreaded feelings. It wasn't because he can't take her out that she's feeling so glum, it was because ever since she met him (at the park) they had never been apart for long.
Tsukasa turned back to her. He felt guilty when he saw her disappointed and sadden face. "Wear your prettiest dress tonight." Tsukushi wondered if her ears were playing tricks on her. She looked at her fiancé in confused. With a smile so warm, Tsukasa took away her breath. "We'll go for dinner, then to the movies." Tsukushi felt her heart beating again as she gave him the most beautiful smile she could muster out.
"I'll wait for you."
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Her eyes fluttered open to reveal a pair of deep, warm chocolate eyes. She licked her dry lips and stared out at the balcony. Sunlight poured in. That means it is morning already. That also means Tsukasa had broke his promise. As promised, she had waited for him the whole night. In other words, she did not sleep a wink. She stepped down from the bed and headed to the bathroom.
Once inside, her first stop was the huge mirror. The woman looking back at her had deep eye bags and hair that could be compared with a lion. Glancing down, her simple light blue dress was covered with wrinkles. [Wear a pretty dress he says...] A pathetic smile ended up on her face. [What's the use when he isn't here to see me wearing it?]
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It was when Tsukushi had finished her bath that a maid came inside the room and passed her the phone. Without thinking twice, she answered it. "Makino?" It was Tsukasa. Why did his voice somehow felt so distanced? The reception wasn't good and she almost couldn't hear him. "Something popped out yesterday night so I wasn't able to come back. I'm calling to tell you that I have some 'business' to attend. Stay at home and don't go out alone. Shit, the line is-"
The line went dead. Tsukushi gave the maid back the phone and dismissed her. [Stay home?] She lay flat on her back on top of the bigger-than-king- sized bed. [Doesn't he know my home is actually with him?] She had just received a call with no apology said. And with no apologies, she could not forgive him.
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Tsukushi was about to die. Die from boredom. As Tsukasa had informed her, he did not appear in front of her for about a week. Her only comforts that he is still alive and well was that she wakes up every morning to find his clothes draped messily on the sofa. It was boring without Tsukasa here. She tried to help the maids in their daily chores once but all the maids had refused, saying how angry Master Domyouji would be if he found out his fiancée had been doing 'low-class jobs'.
She tried to pass her time by watching television or reading a book, but it didn't help. She was an active woman. And then she wanted to get out of the mansion. But soon, she found out that was impossible too. Tsukasa had a huge, burly and fierce-looking guard guarding the main entrance of his mansion. The guard stopped her when she tried to walk out, saying it was Master Domnyouji's orders to keep her in the mansion.
[Master Domyouji this, Master Domyouji that...] Tsukushi was getting tired of hearing that name. What was she to him? A pet dog? She could take care of herself! And she wanted to give Tsukasa a piece of her mind.
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His eyes opened unwillingly. He had forgotten when was the last time that he gotten any real shuteyes. Getting up from the sofa, he groaned softly as his back ached. Since when did the great Domyouji Tsukasa had to suffer like this? [Since Makino took over my bed.]
Thinking about Tsukushi made him gazed towards the empty bed. [Empty?] "Domyouji..." He snapped his head at the ghostly figure standing behind the sofa.
"Makino??! Why are you awake so early?" Of course he would never admit that Tsukushi had scared him to death. It was about four in the morning, two hours of sleep was all he could muster. Tsukasa patted the seat beside him and mentioned for Tsukushi to sit down.
"Where were you all these day? I hardly see you anymore." Tsukushi said with a ting of whining hidden in her voice. She noticed the tired look on Tsukasa's face and felt the pain for him.
"I've been busy with...stuff. Don't tell me you're lonely without me around." He teased her lovingly. Tsukushi reacted by turning a little red on her cheeks then she punched Tsukasa playfully on his shoulder.
"Dream on." Tsukushi pouted her lips. Could this man possibly read her mind? Tsukasa laughed and pulled her closer for a morning hug. Before he gets the chance to snuggle closer and made her brain stop functioning, she blurted out the main reason she was awaked. "Well, I won't be lonely if you would let me out of the mansion."
Maybe it was because he was tired, or maybe he wasn't feeling well. Tsukasa's laughing stopped abruptly and he gently pushed her away. "Makino, you can't go out of the mansion. It's dangerous for you outside there." He stood up and walked towards the wardrobe to dig for a towel.
"What do you mean dangerous? Domyouji, I know exactly how to take care of myself, you can't keep me lock up in the mansion all day long!" She exclaimed and followed closely behind him.
"What do you know, stupid woman. You can't survive a day out there without someone to take care of you." Tsukasa answered back with a somewhat annoyed tone. He found a brown coloured towel and proceeds to the bathroom.
"Don't call me stupid when you're an idiot yourself!" The words just came out naturally before she realized what she had just said. It was as if she was used to arguing with him and knows the right words to hurt his ego.
Once inside the bathroom, Tsukasa turned to face Tsukushi again. He gritted his teeth and told himself to calm down. Today is actually a special day (even if Makino had forgotten it) and he should not start a useless fight with her. "Whatever you say, you are NOT going out by yourself." With that, Tsukasa slammed the door at her face.
Tsukushi clutched her hands into fists and gave it one last go. "BAKA!!!!!!"
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With a pair of dark sunglasses, casual blue blouse and white skirt, Tsukushi hummed a little tune while blending into the busy crowd. How did she get past the guard? Easy. Offer him some alcoholic drink and a huge amount of cash the rest is history. She had been out from the mansion early morning until late evening, enjoying every minute of her freedom.
As she guessed, mixing with the outside world did lifted her spirits and her lonely soul. The fight she had with Tsukasa this morning was quickly forgotten. [Domyouji wouldn't even know I'm gone, but I better get back soon. Wouldn't want to take the chance.] Somehow, a picture of Tsukasa disappointed of her disobedient wasn't what she wanted to see.
Just as she was about to walk back, she passed a couple of women crowding over a handsome young man. Tsukushi couldn't help it but to throw the small group a few more extra glances. [No. No matter how handsome he is, he is nothing compared to my Domyouji... God! Did I just said 'my'???] Shaking her head slowly, she didn't notice a hand grabbing her arm.
"Hey!" It was the man whom Tsukushi thought was 'considerably handsome'. He pulled her to his side and draped an arm around Tsukushi's back. "How are you doing, baby? I miss you so much." By now, Tsukushi was very confused. Did this guy really know her?
"David! Who is she??" One of the women shrilled and gave Tsukushi a death glare.
"She's my girlfriend. So fuck off Lucy." The man named David suddenly ran with his hand still clutching Tsukushi's.
After he was sure there was no more annoying bitches chasing after him, David stopped and finally remembers that he was holding a strangers hand. He snapped around to see the girl bending forward in order to catch her breath. "Sorry about that, miss. Let me introduce myself again. I'm David. And you are...?" He flashed Tsukushi a dashing grin and reached out his hand for a shake.
Tsukushi was really considering to kick his ass or to break his neck. So he doesn't know her after all. "Makino Tsukushi." She stood up straight and ignored his hand. "Who are those women?" Tsukushi raise her hand to her forehead to wipe away the little beads of sweats.
"My ex-girlfriends." He replied as if talking about the weather. Tsukushi was disgusted; she turned to leave. David held her arm again. "Hold your horses, I haven't thank you yet."
"Save it." Tsukushi shrugged the hand off but he had a firm grip.
"Can I at least buy you a cup of coffee?" David asked in a pleading tone. Seeing that Tsukushi had stopped struggling, he shot her a pair of puppy dog eyes. "Please?"
Tsukushi felt the corner of her lips tugging and forming a smile. The guy was interesting in a weird kind of way. She looked at her watch. It was still early. Looking up at David's funny expression, she nodded. "Just coffee."
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Okay, so it wasn't just coffee. David took her for the movie that she had been dying to watch and out for dinner, lastly clubbing. Tsukushi hadn't had this much fun in a long time. She laughed out loud at the joke David just cracked. They were walking side-by-side back to the mansion. The sky was dark and she had to concentrate on remembering which way to walk back home.
Her opinion on David changed from disgusted to admire after he told her about his life story. He said he was a poor guy once and everyone looked down on him. [Sounds familiar?] But after his career bloomed, those who looked down on him came begging for help and tried to get on his good side.
He was a good listener too. He stayed quiet on Tsukushi's rambling of how her fiancé locked her up in the house and didn't allow her to come out. The only time he speaks was to agree how unfair this 'fiancé' was to her and she has her own right to decide what to do.
"Wow, your fiancé is a rich dude, Tsukushi." He gaped at the Domyouji mansion within the huge grilled gate.
"Thanks for everything, David." Tsukushi had a genuine smile on her face. She reached out her hand as David shook it like a gentleman should.
"I had a wonderful time. It isn't everyday you met up with a cute Japanese girl, you know." Using his strength, David pulled Tsukushi near and planted a soft kiss on her cheek. As she blushed, David grinned and stepped back. "Don't fret, this is my way of saying 'nice to meet you and goodbye for now.' "
He turned and walked down the lane. Tsukushi stayed at her place until David's back was out of sight. She opened the gate and went inside the compound. As she slowly made her way back to the mansion, she touched her cheek where David kissed her. She felt guilty. Taking her handkerchief out, she wiped her cheek to decrease the guilt.
"Afraid that he'll leave lip gloss on your cheek?"
The voice that she never wanted to hear in this situation came from behind. She twirled around and hoped that it was just a nightmare. "Dom- Domyouji..."
His dark orbs were darker than usual and there was no expression on his face. He had his two hands shoved inside his jean pockets and stood there slightly hunched. What scares Tsukushi was that her fiancé talked like it was none of his business. "Yo." He greeted her with his ever-famous word.
"Why are you here? I thought you'd be back late." How long was he there? Had he saw and heard everything? She now wished that she had never gotten out of the mansion.
"I was supposed to. But it had been a special occasion today. I guess there's no use telling you that anyway." He began to walk past her like she was invincible.
"Domyouji, I can explain..." [No! Please don't walk away! You've misunderstood me!]
"Explain what? That you are bored and need to get out of here? That you need to flirt around with another guy behind my back?" He snapped back at her, daring her to talk back at him.
That does it. Tsukushi was mad. "Why won't you listen?? Do you really think I would flirt around with another? Don't you trust me at all? You're a stupid man and I don't even know why I stick around with you!!!"
"Why don't you go back to your lover? Don't come running back to me when you find out he's a gay." Tsukasa sneered and continued his way inside the mansion. He was halfway up the stairs when Tsukushi finally caught up.
"What is wrong with you? David's a nice guy and I won't let you talk about him that way!" Inside, Tsukushi was crying. Her heart was telling her to stop. Stop arguing and start apologizing. But her pride does not allow her. "If I have a choice, I'd rather stay with him then with you!" [NO! Stop talking you idiot! Stop hurting Domyouji!]
Tsukasa had also reached the end of his limits. With a cold stare, he spoke in a calm voice. "You are not the Makino I love." He had struck the jackpot.
This was what Tsukushi had been avoiding. She doesn't want to be compared with her 'past' self. With anger and pain slowly building, she shot back at him. "Fine. I don't love you anyway."
The room stayed in an eerie silent. Tsukasa was the one to break the silence. He stomped up the stairs and slammed the door behind him. Loudly. After he was gone, Tsukushi allowed herself to sit down and buried her face in her hands. She told herself that she would not cry.
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Tsukushi pushed the door open to enter the room that she had been occupying since day one. And as she guessed, Tsukasa was nowhere to be seen. [He must have slept in one of the other rooms.] She thought miserably. Flicking the switch of the room, lights bright enough to blind her eyes immediately came alive. The first thing that caught her attention was the big bouquet of red roses lying motionlessly on the snowy white bed.
She swallowed a lump in her throat and walked towards the bed with a somewhat excited and hopeful feeling. [Had he forgive me already? Or did he want to apologize?] Picking up the roses, she found a small note. With slightly shaking fingers, she opened the note.
'Happy Anniversary'
[Anniversary?] Her guilt increased rapidly. So this is what Tsukasa had meant by a special day. It was their anniversary. An anniversary of what, she couldn't even remember. While she was hanging out with another guy, Tsukasa had been waiting worriedly for her to return. He had especially came back earlier today, just to see another guy kissing her. Is that what his fiancée had install for him?
Tears brimmed the edge of her eyes, threatening to fall if she didn't control her emotion. She sniffed a little before noticing a small jewelry box on the bed too. It was his gift to her. She placed the flowers on the bed gently and took the jewelry box. Expensive gifts were his trademarks. She hoped his gift isn't so expensive this time.
The box opened easily.
Tsukushi covered her mouth with her quivering hand as her tears glided down her cheeks. She closed her eyes to stop her emotion from getting the best of her. But when she opened her eyes to look at the gift again, more tears came out. She held the jewelry box close to her chest and cried freely.
There, inside the box, were two movie tickets to the movie that Tsukushi had wanted to watch with Tsukasa.
End of Chapter Two
AN: Does that make sense? *sob* I hate the ending. How could you, Makino??? (not forgetting) How could you, Domyouji??? When will the perfect couple ever stop quarrelling? Thank you for reading it and I hope you have a nice day! (Don't forget to review!) ^ ^;
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doujin: Hopefully I'll remember to explain all the unexplainable. *Grins* I just love the way you said 'Tsukushi doesn't bite Tsukasa's head off at their first meeting'. Damn true! -_-;; Well, thank you for reading the fic!
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**Sacrifice Your Love**
Chapter two
Rubbing her eyes softly, she yawned. After a good long sleep, Makino Tsukushi was refreshed and recharged. She sat up and squinted a little to let her eyes adjust to the morning sunlight. Automatically, her wandering eyes shifted from the balcony to the sofa. It was empty. Before she had the chance to panic, the door creaked open.
"Yo." Domyouji Tsukasa greeted his 'fiancée' with a maid behind him holding what seems to be Tsukushi's breakfast. He took his place on the bed beside her as the young maid placed the tray on the bedside table. She bowed politely and then went out again. Tsukasa ran his fingers through Tsukushi's messy hair, trying to help her untangle her knots. "Sleep well?"
Tsukushi blushed and nodded her head. It was nice to feel his fingers slightly touching her ear. [Was he always so thoughtful and sensitive before I lost my memories?] Not being able to breath properly when she looked at Tsukasa in the eyes, Tsukushi lowered her head. Just the right angle to see a healthy bronze coloured chest hidden underneath Tsukasa's dark blue bathrobe.
The poor girl jumped out of the bed and walked to the balcony as calmly as she could. Tsukasa had a confused expression, he sighed in defeat and started to read the newspaper that he had brought in earlier. On the other hand, Tsukushi was gaping at the scenery outside the balcony. It was the park. Using her finger, she pointed out the bench she was on yesterday. "You saw me there, didn't you."
Lowering his newspaper to see where Tsukushi was pointing at, Tsukasa replied her. "Remember that it was raining yesterday? I had to close the balcony's sliding door and I saw you there." If it didn't rain, Tsukasa would not walk to the balcony. And if he had not walk to the balcony, he would have never found Tsukushi in the park. God, bless the rain.
"Ne, Domyouji," Tsukushi walked back into the room again while rubbing her bare arms. The wind was a little too harsh on her fragile body. She hopped onto the bed and went under the covers. She was careful to keep a distance with her so-called 'fiancé'. "Do I have any family members? How about friends? Do you know them? Why am I here in New York? Am I working or studying here?" Tsukushi asked her questions eagerly. She craved for some answers that she had not been getting lately.
Tsukasa suddenly smiled at her. His smile enchanted Tsukushi, making her face hot and her heart thumping wildly. [He should smile more.] He folded his newspaper and took the tray of food to place it on her lap. "Breakfast is getting cold. I'll answer every question after you eat. Do you know you're much thinner than before?"
[No.] Tsukushi thought sourly but kept her mouth shut. She had a feeling he was avoiding her questions. "Can you at least just answer this question?" She waited until she heard Tsukasa agreeing. Staring at the plate of sandwiches, she finally asked him. "Were we very much in love?"
If Tsukushi had lifted her head, she might have seen the bitter smile on his face. There was some hidden pain in his eyes when he answered her. "Yes, we were."
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"Wait!" Tsukushi rolled her eyes and begun to jog towards Tsukasa, who was clearly ditching her far behind. What's his problem anyway? Is requesting a walk in the park such a bad idea? "Can't you walk any faster?" She asked in a sarcastic tone. The evening breeze cooled her sunburned skin.
"Walking in the park is what poor people do." Tsukasa shot her an annoyed glare and quickens his pace again. Of all the things she could suggest, she had to ask him to perform a 'low-standard' activity. An elderly couple walked by. They smiled and waved at them. Tsukasa kept his icy face and ignored the couple. There was no 'respect your elders' in his dictionary.
"Domyouji!!" Tsukushi gave an embarrassed smile to the elderly couple and broke into a run to catch up with Tsukasa. "What was that about? I'm asking you to 'walk', not to commit suicide or something." She said with a bit too much anger. They were lucky there weren't any passer-bys stopping to watch the show.
"We could have gone out to celebrate our reunion instead." What he had in his mind was a candle light dinner in the most famous (and of course most expensive) restaurant in New York. Tsukasa snapped out of his thought as he noticed Tsukushi did not catch up this time. He stopped in his tracks and turned around.
Tsukushi stood still with an unreadable expression. Then, with a soft voice that was always used to melt Tsukasa's heart, she spoke. "I want to be alone with you."
She heaved a disappointed sigh when Tsukasa turned and continues to walk. What was she hopping for anyway? After waiting a second or two, she sprinted off after him again. As she reached his side, they remained silent. It was after a while five minute when Tsukushi noticed something different. Tsukasa had clearly slower his pace to match with Tsukushi's. All she could do was lower her head and smile.
[I want to be alone with you.] Her words were stuck inside his head like a sweet melody. Tsukasa tried to contain the warm rush flowing steadily within himself. She always had the right words to make him feel that way. Suddenly, a small hand held his. He turned his view from the boring green grasses and trees to the woman beside him. She was smiling in her innocent and pure way. He wrapped his fingers around her hand and smiled back.
Tsukushi almost jumped in joy. She had finally reached her goal and made him smile! So it wasn't a bad idea to have a walk in the park after all. She felt her hand slightly crushed by his but she didn't mind. Until now, she couldn't believe that this man belongs to her. And of course, she belonged to him.
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There's only one word for the next few days Tsukasa and Tsukushi lead. That was 'Blissful'. They were always found with each other. Soon, Tsukushi had known more of her past. She knows she have a father, a mother and a younger brother still in Japan. Tsukasa had told her about Mimasaka Akira, Nishikado Soujirou and Hanazawa Rui. She had no idea why Tsukasa speaks less about the man named Rui.
Tsukasa boasted to her, saying her perfect English was actually taught by him (She hardly believes that). And her basic fighting skill was also another thing taught to her due to certain reasons of staying in his world.
He had also told her some of her other friends in Japan whom he added the sentence 'it's better if you never ever remember them, especially Shigeru'. Everything was wonderful, save one issue. Their relationship stayed the same. There was no doubt that Tsukasa loves her. It was all written on his face. Is it her or does Tsukasa treats her like a precious stone only? There was another issue bothering her. Does she love him?
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"Fine!" Tsukasa rubbed his temple at the slight headache his fiancée was giving him. "I'll bring you to the movies." His headache eased at the sight of Tsukushi's smile. She had been pestering him non-stop about a new movie for three days now. Don't get him wrong, he would have bought the whole movie theater and take her out for a date if only... if only it wasn't a *shudders* romance movie.
Tsukushi hopped out of her chair and rushed towards Tsukasa's side. She flung herself happily onto him and made him stumble back a few steps. On her tiptoes, her lips were inches away from his ear. "Arigatou, Domyouji." She didn't know why she overreacted. It was only a movie for god's sake! But she knew that she was about the only female alive for being able to convince Domyouji Tsukasa to watch a chick flick.
Tsukasa, on the other hand, was blushing so hard you could particularly see the smoke coming out from his ears. He had never handled this 'type' of Makino Tsukushi before. The Tsukushi he knows would never show her feelings so straight forward because she had to think about her family and friends first. One simple hug can cost the safety of the peoples she treasures.
With her memories gone, Tsukasa can only cherish the moments when Tsukushi allowed her true emotions to be showed. [It is a sweet dream. When her memories come back, everything would be over...]The unpleasant thought made Tsukasa realized again how important Tsukushi is to him. He decided to give in to his desires. Raising his hands, he would have returned the hug.
If it weren't for the stupid ringing of his idiotic cell phone to shatter that sweet moment. Tsukushi loosen her hug and stepped back. She blinked innocently as Tsukasa shoved his hand into his pocket to fish out a small silver cell phone. While Tsukasa flicked open his phone and listened Tsukushi noticed that his expression slowly changed. From annoyed to stoned, from stoned to shock, from shock to worry. Finally, he answered. "What? She's here? Already?"
After a few frowns and nods, Tsukasa closed his phone. He stood still for a few seconds, looking like he have something to say but didn't know how. Tsukushi had a bad feeling about this call he received. He lifted his head to look at her. She did not like his fake smile. "Makino, I have good news and bad news."
"What's the good news?" She asked with not much enthusiasm.
"We're going back to Japan very soon." His face darkens as if he wasn't eager to get back to his country. Tsukushi was too excited to notice that. She's going back!! She could visit her family! Not forgetting her friends! What's more, maybe she could get her memories back!
"The bad news is," Tsukasa walked towards the wardrobe to take out some formal clothing. "I can't take you out today. I have to meet someone, so I won't be back to have lunch with you." That did the job of draining Tsukushi's excitement. The disappointment was over-whelming that she had to bit her lower lip to stop her dreaded feelings. It wasn't because he can't take her out that she's feeling so glum, it was because ever since she met him (at the park) they had never been apart for long.
Tsukasa turned back to her. He felt guilty when he saw her disappointed and sadden face. "Wear your prettiest dress tonight." Tsukushi wondered if her ears were playing tricks on her. She looked at her fiancé in confused. With a smile so warm, Tsukasa took away her breath. "We'll go for dinner, then to the movies." Tsukushi felt her heart beating again as she gave him the most beautiful smile she could muster out.
"I'll wait for you."
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Her eyes fluttered open to reveal a pair of deep, warm chocolate eyes. She licked her dry lips and stared out at the balcony. Sunlight poured in. That means it is morning already. That also means Tsukasa had broke his promise. As promised, she had waited for him the whole night. In other words, she did not sleep a wink. She stepped down from the bed and headed to the bathroom.
Once inside, her first stop was the huge mirror. The woman looking back at her had deep eye bags and hair that could be compared with a lion. Glancing down, her simple light blue dress was covered with wrinkles. [Wear a pretty dress he says...] A pathetic smile ended up on her face. [What's the use when he isn't here to see me wearing it?]
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It was when Tsukushi had finished her bath that a maid came inside the room and passed her the phone. Without thinking twice, she answered it. "Makino?" It was Tsukasa. Why did his voice somehow felt so distanced? The reception wasn't good and she almost couldn't hear him. "Something popped out yesterday night so I wasn't able to come back. I'm calling to tell you that I have some 'business' to attend. Stay at home and don't go out alone. Shit, the line is-"
The line went dead. Tsukushi gave the maid back the phone and dismissed her. [Stay home?] She lay flat on her back on top of the bigger-than-king- sized bed. [Doesn't he know my home is actually with him?] She had just received a call with no apology said. And with no apologies, she could not forgive him.
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Tsukushi was about to die. Die from boredom. As Tsukasa had informed her, he did not appear in front of her for about a week. Her only comforts that he is still alive and well was that she wakes up every morning to find his clothes draped messily on the sofa. It was boring without Tsukasa here. She tried to help the maids in their daily chores once but all the maids had refused, saying how angry Master Domyouji would be if he found out his fiancée had been doing 'low-class jobs'.
She tried to pass her time by watching television or reading a book, but it didn't help. She was an active woman. And then she wanted to get out of the mansion. But soon, she found out that was impossible too. Tsukasa had a huge, burly and fierce-looking guard guarding the main entrance of his mansion. The guard stopped her when she tried to walk out, saying it was Master Domnyouji's orders to keep her in the mansion.
[Master Domyouji this, Master Domyouji that...] Tsukushi was getting tired of hearing that name. What was she to him? A pet dog? She could take care of herself! And she wanted to give Tsukasa a piece of her mind.
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His eyes opened unwillingly. He had forgotten when was the last time that he gotten any real shuteyes. Getting up from the sofa, he groaned softly as his back ached. Since when did the great Domyouji Tsukasa had to suffer like this? [Since Makino took over my bed.]
Thinking about Tsukushi made him gazed towards the empty bed. [Empty?] "Domyouji..." He snapped his head at the ghostly figure standing behind the sofa.
"Makino??! Why are you awake so early?" Of course he would never admit that Tsukushi had scared him to death. It was about four in the morning, two hours of sleep was all he could muster. Tsukasa patted the seat beside him and mentioned for Tsukushi to sit down.
"Where were you all these day? I hardly see you anymore." Tsukushi said with a ting of whining hidden in her voice. She noticed the tired look on Tsukasa's face and felt the pain for him.
"I've been busy with...stuff. Don't tell me you're lonely without me around." He teased her lovingly. Tsukushi reacted by turning a little red on her cheeks then she punched Tsukasa playfully on his shoulder.
"Dream on." Tsukushi pouted her lips. Could this man possibly read her mind? Tsukasa laughed and pulled her closer for a morning hug. Before he gets the chance to snuggle closer and made her brain stop functioning, she blurted out the main reason she was awaked. "Well, I won't be lonely if you would let me out of the mansion."
Maybe it was because he was tired, or maybe he wasn't feeling well. Tsukasa's laughing stopped abruptly and he gently pushed her away. "Makino, you can't go out of the mansion. It's dangerous for you outside there." He stood up and walked towards the wardrobe to dig for a towel.
"What do you mean dangerous? Domyouji, I know exactly how to take care of myself, you can't keep me lock up in the mansion all day long!" She exclaimed and followed closely behind him.
"What do you know, stupid woman. You can't survive a day out there without someone to take care of you." Tsukasa answered back with a somewhat annoyed tone. He found a brown coloured towel and proceeds to the bathroom.
"Don't call me stupid when you're an idiot yourself!" The words just came out naturally before she realized what she had just said. It was as if she was used to arguing with him and knows the right words to hurt his ego.
Once inside the bathroom, Tsukasa turned to face Tsukushi again. He gritted his teeth and told himself to calm down. Today is actually a special day (even if Makino had forgotten it) and he should not start a useless fight with her. "Whatever you say, you are NOT going out by yourself." With that, Tsukasa slammed the door at her face.
Tsukushi clutched her hands into fists and gave it one last go. "BAKA!!!!!!"
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With a pair of dark sunglasses, casual blue blouse and white skirt, Tsukushi hummed a little tune while blending into the busy crowd. How did she get past the guard? Easy. Offer him some alcoholic drink and a huge amount of cash the rest is history. She had been out from the mansion early morning until late evening, enjoying every minute of her freedom.
As she guessed, mixing with the outside world did lifted her spirits and her lonely soul. The fight she had with Tsukasa this morning was quickly forgotten. [Domyouji wouldn't even know I'm gone, but I better get back soon. Wouldn't want to take the chance.] Somehow, a picture of Tsukasa disappointed of her disobedient wasn't what she wanted to see.
Just as she was about to walk back, she passed a couple of women crowding over a handsome young man. Tsukushi couldn't help it but to throw the small group a few more extra glances. [No. No matter how handsome he is, he is nothing compared to my Domyouji... God! Did I just said 'my'???] Shaking her head slowly, she didn't notice a hand grabbing her arm.
"Hey!" It was the man whom Tsukushi thought was 'considerably handsome'. He pulled her to his side and draped an arm around Tsukushi's back. "How are you doing, baby? I miss you so much." By now, Tsukushi was very confused. Did this guy really know her?
"David! Who is she??" One of the women shrilled and gave Tsukushi a death glare.
"She's my girlfriend. So fuck off Lucy." The man named David suddenly ran with his hand still clutching Tsukushi's.
After he was sure there was no more annoying bitches chasing after him, David stopped and finally remembers that he was holding a strangers hand. He snapped around to see the girl bending forward in order to catch her breath. "Sorry about that, miss. Let me introduce myself again. I'm David. And you are...?" He flashed Tsukushi a dashing grin and reached out his hand for a shake.
Tsukushi was really considering to kick his ass or to break his neck. So he doesn't know her after all. "Makino Tsukushi." She stood up straight and ignored his hand. "Who are those women?" Tsukushi raise her hand to her forehead to wipe away the little beads of sweats.
"My ex-girlfriends." He replied as if talking about the weather. Tsukushi was disgusted; she turned to leave. David held her arm again. "Hold your horses, I haven't thank you yet."
"Save it." Tsukushi shrugged the hand off but he had a firm grip.
"Can I at least buy you a cup of coffee?" David asked in a pleading tone. Seeing that Tsukushi had stopped struggling, he shot her a pair of puppy dog eyes. "Please?"
Tsukushi felt the corner of her lips tugging and forming a smile. The guy was interesting in a weird kind of way. She looked at her watch. It was still early. Looking up at David's funny expression, she nodded. "Just coffee."
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Okay, so it wasn't just coffee. David took her for the movie that she had been dying to watch and out for dinner, lastly clubbing. Tsukushi hadn't had this much fun in a long time. She laughed out loud at the joke David just cracked. They were walking side-by-side back to the mansion. The sky was dark and she had to concentrate on remembering which way to walk back home.
Her opinion on David changed from disgusted to admire after he told her about his life story. He said he was a poor guy once and everyone looked down on him. [Sounds familiar?] But after his career bloomed, those who looked down on him came begging for help and tried to get on his good side.
He was a good listener too. He stayed quiet on Tsukushi's rambling of how her fiancé locked her up in the house and didn't allow her to come out. The only time he speaks was to agree how unfair this 'fiancé' was to her and she has her own right to decide what to do.
"Wow, your fiancé is a rich dude, Tsukushi." He gaped at the Domyouji mansion within the huge grilled gate.
"Thanks for everything, David." Tsukushi had a genuine smile on her face. She reached out her hand as David shook it like a gentleman should.
"I had a wonderful time. It isn't everyday you met up with a cute Japanese girl, you know." Using his strength, David pulled Tsukushi near and planted a soft kiss on her cheek. As she blushed, David grinned and stepped back. "Don't fret, this is my way of saying 'nice to meet you and goodbye for now.' "
He turned and walked down the lane. Tsukushi stayed at her place until David's back was out of sight. She opened the gate and went inside the compound. As she slowly made her way back to the mansion, she touched her cheek where David kissed her. She felt guilty. Taking her handkerchief out, she wiped her cheek to decrease the guilt.
"Afraid that he'll leave lip gloss on your cheek?"
The voice that she never wanted to hear in this situation came from behind. She twirled around and hoped that it was just a nightmare. "Dom- Domyouji..."
His dark orbs were darker than usual and there was no expression on his face. He had his two hands shoved inside his jean pockets and stood there slightly hunched. What scares Tsukushi was that her fiancé talked like it was none of his business. "Yo." He greeted her with his ever-famous word.
"Why are you here? I thought you'd be back late." How long was he there? Had he saw and heard everything? She now wished that she had never gotten out of the mansion.
"I was supposed to. But it had been a special occasion today. I guess there's no use telling you that anyway." He began to walk past her like she was invincible.
"Domyouji, I can explain..." [No! Please don't walk away! You've misunderstood me!]
"Explain what? That you are bored and need to get out of here? That you need to flirt around with another guy behind my back?" He snapped back at her, daring her to talk back at him.
That does it. Tsukushi was mad. "Why won't you listen?? Do you really think I would flirt around with another? Don't you trust me at all? You're a stupid man and I don't even know why I stick around with you!!!"
"Why don't you go back to your lover? Don't come running back to me when you find out he's a gay." Tsukasa sneered and continued his way inside the mansion. He was halfway up the stairs when Tsukushi finally caught up.
"What is wrong with you? David's a nice guy and I won't let you talk about him that way!" Inside, Tsukushi was crying. Her heart was telling her to stop. Stop arguing and start apologizing. But her pride does not allow her. "If I have a choice, I'd rather stay with him then with you!" [NO! Stop talking you idiot! Stop hurting Domyouji!]
Tsukasa had also reached the end of his limits. With a cold stare, he spoke in a calm voice. "You are not the Makino I love." He had struck the jackpot.
This was what Tsukushi had been avoiding. She doesn't want to be compared with her 'past' self. With anger and pain slowly building, she shot back at him. "Fine. I don't love you anyway."
The room stayed in an eerie silent. Tsukasa was the one to break the silence. He stomped up the stairs and slammed the door behind him. Loudly. After he was gone, Tsukushi allowed herself to sit down and buried her face in her hands. She told herself that she would not cry.
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Tsukushi pushed the door open to enter the room that she had been occupying since day one. And as she guessed, Tsukasa was nowhere to be seen. [He must have slept in one of the other rooms.] She thought miserably. Flicking the switch of the room, lights bright enough to blind her eyes immediately came alive. The first thing that caught her attention was the big bouquet of red roses lying motionlessly on the snowy white bed.
She swallowed a lump in her throat and walked towards the bed with a somewhat excited and hopeful feeling. [Had he forgive me already? Or did he want to apologize?] Picking up the roses, she found a small note. With slightly shaking fingers, she opened the note.
'Happy Anniversary'
[Anniversary?] Her guilt increased rapidly. So this is what Tsukasa had meant by a special day. It was their anniversary. An anniversary of what, she couldn't even remember. While she was hanging out with another guy, Tsukasa had been waiting worriedly for her to return. He had especially came back earlier today, just to see another guy kissing her. Is that what his fiancée had install for him?
Tears brimmed the edge of her eyes, threatening to fall if she didn't control her emotion. She sniffed a little before noticing a small jewelry box on the bed too. It was his gift to her. She placed the flowers on the bed gently and took the jewelry box. Expensive gifts were his trademarks. She hoped his gift isn't so expensive this time.
The box opened easily.
Tsukushi covered her mouth with her quivering hand as her tears glided down her cheeks. She closed her eyes to stop her emotion from getting the best of her. But when she opened her eyes to look at the gift again, more tears came out. She held the jewelry box close to her chest and cried freely.
There, inside the box, were two movie tickets to the movie that Tsukushi had wanted to watch with Tsukasa.
End of Chapter Two
AN: Does that make sense? *sob* I hate the ending. How could you, Makino??? (not forgetting) How could you, Domyouji??? When will the perfect couple ever stop quarrelling? Thank you for reading it and I hope you have a nice day! (Don't forget to review!) ^ ^;
Thank you notes:
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Jeslene: I will remember your encouragement! ^_ Arigatou!
Joan: Picture? *Smiles in embarrassment* I'm very glad you like it. And to answer your question, I have absolutely no idea how is she going to retrieve her memories. But I kinda like the 'new' Tsukushi... ^o^ Thanks a lot!
doujin: Hopefully I'll remember to explain all the unexplainable. *Grins* I just love the way you said 'Tsukushi doesn't bite Tsukasa's head off at their first meeting'. Damn true! -_-;; Well, thank you for reading the fic!
Shopps: Wow! Someone just like me! I'm a huge Tsukasa and Tsukushi fan! It's nice to know not all people like Rui and thinks Tsukasa is disgusting. *I love you! Domyouji-sama!!* Thanks for supporting this pairing!
jk: It's really a shame that there's not much Hana Yori Dango fics. This story is like the 'best' I have ever read comparing to any other manga! I'll try my best and keep this fic moving until the very end! Thank you!
Aqua Sam: Ta-da!! Chapter two has just come out! (Duh...) ^___^ Hope you'll like it! (Yes, it's a sad ending in this chapter) Thanks for the encouragement!
babypookie: I really have to thank you for pointing the fact that Makino is not 'yet' Domyouji's wife! What a blur person I am! *Hits head* I didn't even notice my mistake until you told me! Shhh... this mistake is just between you and me... ^_^;; Thank you for pointing out the mistake!!
mikii: Sweet? *Rubs head and grins like a mad cow* I will continue it!! And I hope you liked this chapter too. (Even it's not really that sweet)
Ruth: Another Tsukasa and Tsukushi fan? I'm so lucky!! *Jumps for joy* Yes, we all hope for the recovery of Tsukushi... But hey, look at the bright side! They don't quarrel much now! Peace!
no.99: Thank you! But I guess Tsukushi is a little out of character in the chapter. Please don't mind it, because I want to make both Tsukasa and Tsukushi matured. (They are in their early twenties) Sorry about the past/present tense. But this is my weakness. I can't seem to use the correct tense. My other reviewers in other fics had said the same thing. I'll try my best to use only one tense! _
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