Unconditional Love
Chapter Four
"Kaoru, I'm leaving." Kenshin bowed his head, not looking at Kaoru. He couldn't bear to see the pain in her eyes. He had always wanted to go to London and discover more about its wonders. He would have to sacrifice in leaving the girl he had come to love, but did not admit his feelings to her because it wasn't the right time yet. He promised himself to come back once he felt ready. He would tell her how much he loved lkher.
"I see. So you are finally going there. London is a beautiful city. Kenshin, I............ I just wanted you to know that I'm glad I have met you. You will always be my best friend." In truth, Kenshin was more than just a friend to her and deep down inside she loved him deeply even if she was just six years old.
Kenshin walked to Kaoru and hugged her tightly as if he didn't want to let go of her. He then gave a kiss in the cheek. Kaoru flushed and gave a smile. He pulled back from the embrace and stared at her azure eyes. Kaoru just felt like melting under his intense gaze. They just stood staring at each other. One would have thought they were young childhood lovers but in reality they were best friends. Their relationship was inseperable and had Kenshin stayed, they would have blossomed to love.
Kaoru woke up in surprised. A dream. It was so long ago. So it was real. A memory from her childhood.
Oh my God! Kenshin was my childhood friend I loved!, she exclaimed to herself. She pushed her covers and got out of bed, heading to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She washed her face and stared at her reflection, while she combed her hair. She went downstairs to fix herself a breakfast. Ever since the death of Ryuki, she had always been alone. She didn't want to hire servants so she did some of the house chores with the help of a dozen cleaning women since her the place she lived in was a manor.
Although she wasn't very good at cooking, she still ate the food she had prepared. She drank her coffee, thinking of her dream. I will go to the fortress of Himura and find out about the truth, she decided. After finishing her breakfast, she climbed up the stairs and went to the bathroom to shower.
Kaoru emerged from the bathroom, dressed in a cargo pants and a blue tank top. She put on her socks and then her Nike rubber shoes. She wore her wristwatch and grabbed her leathered shoulder bag and her key. She donned jacket. She looked at the time and saw it was only nine o' clock as she went down the stairs.
She drove her BMW X3 towards the direction of the back gate which was a short cut to the outside. Now out of her manor, she headed to the direction of the ancient fortress which was thirty minutes away from her home. Finally, she pulled over in front of the large iron black gate which was almost similar to the gate of her manor. The gate opened before her, startling her. It was as if Kenshin was expecting her. Puzzled, she drove to the fortress. She was amazed at the large trees along the cobbled road. It was a very wondrous view as she passed a pond full of fishes. She stared at awe at the huge fountain with a statue of a young goddess, holding a sword and looking attractive and brave. Around her, water drizzled.
Kaoru made a turn and stopped the car. She got out of the car and looked at the huge oak doors of the Himuras. The double doors opened and she saw a man who looked to be in his early fifties and had graying hair. He was dressed in grey slacks and a black coat looking like a grandfather rather than a butler.
He made his way to Kaoru and bowed, showing respect and courtesy. And spoke in a kind voice. "Miss Kamiya Kaoru, welcome to the fortress. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Kyorai Ryugi. The Master is expecting you. Please follow me." He led the way, Kaoru slowly following behind.
Just how did Himura know I was coming? How strange. Maybe I shouldn't have come, she said to herself. Before she could ponder her thoughts, Yugi took off her coat and held it over his arm. He outstretched his left hand in front of a large living room.
"Please, my lady, have a seat. The Master will be joining you shortly. What would you like to have, tea with milk or perhaps hot chocolate?" He asked.
"Hot chocolate?" Kaoru questioned.
The butler gave a chuckle. "My dear, hot chocolate is preferred by the Master rather than coffee because it has calcium to give strong bones while coffee has caffeine. He rarely drinks coffee except he loves to drink espresso and frappucino from Starbucks,"he explainedand gave a gentle smile.
"Oh! I think hot chocolate will be fine," Kaoru replied, smiling back.
"Oh, by the way, would you like scones and chocolate chip cookies? It's freshly made by our famous cook, Kyorai Ling, my wife," he said proudly.
"I would love that! She must be a great cook. Thank you, Kyorai."
"I would prefer it if you just call me Yugi. I would be right back" He bowed, turned and left.
"Thanks, Yugi!" Kaoru called out and Yugi gave her wink.
Kaoru smiled genuinely. She liked Yugi instantly. He had kind brown eyes and had a cleft in his chin. He still looked handsome despite his graying hair. When he smiled, he made anyone feel special.
Kaoru scanned the living room. The sofas were covered with golden covers including its pillows, embossed with flowery designs. Kaoru admired the paintings hanged on the walls, which were painted by Kenshin himself. Quite a talent, Kaoru thought.
There was a balcony with a large rectangular glass table covered with an expensive table cloth. The chairs around it were of iron and had beige cushions on it. She saw a vase of flowers on the center.
Kaoru looked out and admired the beauty of the garden on the balcony. The wind blew, making her hair fly.
"What do you think of the garden?" Startled, she spun and looked at the man who kissed her yesterday.
"I knew you would come, Kaoru," Kenshin said softly, admiring her lean figure.
Kaoru didn't answer. Instead of waiting for her reply, Kenshin sat at the head of the table, his hands clasped in the opposite direction from her. He stared at her across and smiled.
"Tell me, Himura, who do you think you are to kiss me? I came to ask a few questions and after that I will leave," Kaoru spoke firmly, pulling the chair so she could sit at the opposite end of the table.
Kenshin sighed. "Kaoru, don't you remember about our three precious years together?"
Kaoru remembered the dream she had. So it was real after all. A memory she had buried long ago. But that was the past.
"I do remember a part of it. I remembered the time you left." She paused. He waited for her to continue.
"I don't believe in love anymore, Himura. I came to ask why you kissed me. I just wanted to know why you came after twelve years. And most of all, why poke your nose into my family affair? What made you researched about my family?"
Kenshin laughed. And then sobered. "Kaoru, you just came to ask me all these? In all candor, I'm close to discovering the secret about your family. You can't just blame yourself about everything that happened."
Before Kaoru cold speak, Yugi arrived with the food together with a couple of maids, holding eight cups on a cart and the other the stainless steel pitcher which was the hot chocolate and plates together with napkins.
"The food has arrived!" Yugi said cheerily, the servants placed the food on the table with the plates and cups and lastly the pitcher. One maid poured hot chocolate on Kaoru's cup and then poured the other one for Kenshin. As soon as they were done they left with a short bow. "Please enjoy!" the butler said and soon left.
"May I ask why there are six other cups? Are you expecting other guests?" Kaoru asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Yes, I am. They will be arriving shortly."
They heard cars pull over. Kaoru frowned. She wanted to leave but her conscience told her not to. Suddenly she heard muffled voices in the distance and glanced at the direction of the sounds.
Three pairs of couple stood before her. She didn't know who these people were. She was starting to regret coming to the fortress.
Kenshin rose and greeted them. After that he turned to Kaoru.
"Kaoru meet all my loyal friends."
Author's notes: It's kind of boring don't you think? Who do you think are these people who arrived? Let's find out in the next chapter!
I would like to thank all those who reviewed. I promise it would be a lot interesting in the next chapter1 I won't let you down! For now, let me keep you in suspense! Try to figure out who they are!
Review, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter Four
"Kaoru, I'm leaving." Kenshin bowed his head, not looking at Kaoru. He couldn't bear to see the pain in her eyes. He had always wanted to go to London and discover more about its wonders. He would have to sacrifice in leaving the girl he had come to love, but did not admit his feelings to her because it wasn't the right time yet. He promised himself to come back once he felt ready. He would tell her how much he loved lkher.
"I see. So you are finally going there. London is a beautiful city. Kenshin, I............ I just wanted you to know that I'm glad I have met you. You will always be my best friend." In truth, Kenshin was more than just a friend to her and deep down inside she loved him deeply even if she was just six years old.
Kenshin walked to Kaoru and hugged her tightly as if he didn't want to let go of her. He then gave a kiss in the cheek. Kaoru flushed and gave a smile. He pulled back from the embrace and stared at her azure eyes. Kaoru just felt like melting under his intense gaze. They just stood staring at each other. One would have thought they were young childhood lovers but in reality they were best friends. Their relationship was inseperable and had Kenshin stayed, they would have blossomed to love.
Kaoru woke up in surprised. A dream. It was so long ago. So it was real. A memory from her childhood.
Oh my God! Kenshin was my childhood friend I loved!, she exclaimed to herself. She pushed her covers and got out of bed, heading to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She washed her face and stared at her reflection, while she combed her hair. She went downstairs to fix herself a breakfast. Ever since the death of Ryuki, she had always been alone. She didn't want to hire servants so she did some of the house chores with the help of a dozen cleaning women since her the place she lived in was a manor.
Although she wasn't very good at cooking, she still ate the food she had prepared. She drank her coffee, thinking of her dream. I will go to the fortress of Himura and find out about the truth, she decided. After finishing her breakfast, she climbed up the stairs and went to the bathroom to shower.
Kaoru emerged from the bathroom, dressed in a cargo pants and a blue tank top. She put on her socks and then her Nike rubber shoes. She wore her wristwatch and grabbed her leathered shoulder bag and her key. She donned jacket. She looked at the time and saw it was only nine o' clock as she went down the stairs.
She drove her BMW X3 towards the direction of the back gate which was a short cut to the outside. Now out of her manor, she headed to the direction of the ancient fortress which was thirty minutes away from her home. Finally, she pulled over in front of the large iron black gate which was almost similar to the gate of her manor. The gate opened before her, startling her. It was as if Kenshin was expecting her. Puzzled, she drove to the fortress. She was amazed at the large trees along the cobbled road. It was a very wondrous view as she passed a pond full of fishes. She stared at awe at the huge fountain with a statue of a young goddess, holding a sword and looking attractive and brave. Around her, water drizzled.
Kaoru made a turn and stopped the car. She got out of the car and looked at the huge oak doors of the Himuras. The double doors opened and she saw a man who looked to be in his early fifties and had graying hair. He was dressed in grey slacks and a black coat looking like a grandfather rather than a butler.
He made his way to Kaoru and bowed, showing respect and courtesy. And spoke in a kind voice. "Miss Kamiya Kaoru, welcome to the fortress. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Kyorai Ryugi. The Master is expecting you. Please follow me." He led the way, Kaoru slowly following behind.
Just how did Himura know I was coming? How strange. Maybe I shouldn't have come, she said to herself. Before she could ponder her thoughts, Yugi took off her coat and held it over his arm. He outstretched his left hand in front of a large living room.
"Please, my lady, have a seat. The Master will be joining you shortly. What would you like to have, tea with milk or perhaps hot chocolate?" He asked.
"Hot chocolate?" Kaoru questioned.
The butler gave a chuckle. "My dear, hot chocolate is preferred by the Master rather than coffee because it has calcium to give strong bones while coffee has caffeine. He rarely drinks coffee except he loves to drink espresso and frappucino from Starbucks,"he explainedand gave a gentle smile.
"Oh! I think hot chocolate will be fine," Kaoru replied, smiling back.
"Oh, by the way, would you like scones and chocolate chip cookies? It's freshly made by our famous cook, Kyorai Ling, my wife," he said proudly.
"I would love that! She must be a great cook. Thank you, Kyorai."
"I would prefer it if you just call me Yugi. I would be right back" He bowed, turned and left.
"Thanks, Yugi!" Kaoru called out and Yugi gave her wink.
Kaoru smiled genuinely. She liked Yugi instantly. He had kind brown eyes and had a cleft in his chin. He still looked handsome despite his graying hair. When he smiled, he made anyone feel special.
Kaoru scanned the living room. The sofas were covered with golden covers including its pillows, embossed with flowery designs. Kaoru admired the paintings hanged on the walls, which were painted by Kenshin himself. Quite a talent, Kaoru thought.
There was a balcony with a large rectangular glass table covered with an expensive table cloth. The chairs around it were of iron and had beige cushions on it. She saw a vase of flowers on the center.
Kaoru looked out and admired the beauty of the garden on the balcony. The wind blew, making her hair fly.
"What do you think of the garden?" Startled, she spun and looked at the man who kissed her yesterday.
"I knew you would come, Kaoru," Kenshin said softly, admiring her lean figure.
Kaoru didn't answer. Instead of waiting for her reply, Kenshin sat at the head of the table, his hands clasped in the opposite direction from her. He stared at her across and smiled.
"Tell me, Himura, who do you think you are to kiss me? I came to ask a few questions and after that I will leave," Kaoru spoke firmly, pulling the chair so she could sit at the opposite end of the table.
Kenshin sighed. "Kaoru, don't you remember about our three precious years together?"
Kaoru remembered the dream she had. So it was real after all. A memory she had buried long ago. But that was the past.
"I do remember a part of it. I remembered the time you left." She paused. He waited for her to continue.
"I don't believe in love anymore, Himura. I came to ask why you kissed me. I just wanted to know why you came after twelve years. And most of all, why poke your nose into my family affair? What made you researched about my family?"
Kenshin laughed. And then sobered. "Kaoru, you just came to ask me all these? In all candor, I'm close to discovering the secret about your family. You can't just blame yourself about everything that happened."
Before Kaoru cold speak, Yugi arrived with the food together with a couple of maids, holding eight cups on a cart and the other the stainless steel pitcher which was the hot chocolate and plates together with napkins.
"The food has arrived!" Yugi said cheerily, the servants placed the food on the table with the plates and cups and lastly the pitcher. One maid poured hot chocolate on Kaoru's cup and then poured the other one for Kenshin. As soon as they were done they left with a short bow. "Please enjoy!" the butler said and soon left.
"May I ask why there are six other cups? Are you expecting other guests?" Kaoru asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Yes, I am. They will be arriving shortly."
They heard cars pull over. Kaoru frowned. She wanted to leave but her conscience told her not to. Suddenly she heard muffled voices in the distance and glanced at the direction of the sounds.
Three pairs of couple stood before her. She didn't know who these people were. She was starting to regret coming to the fortress.
Kenshin rose and greeted them. After that he turned to Kaoru.
"Kaoru meet all my loyal friends."
Author's notes: It's kind of boring don't you think? Who do you think are these people who arrived? Let's find out in the next chapter!
I would like to thank all those who reviewed. I promise it would be a lot interesting in the next chapter1 I won't let you down! For now, let me keep you in suspense! Try to figure out who they are!
Review, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!