Thanks for those who reviewed. I really appreciate it. As for the
'mysterious' event that forced their separation, i haven't thought of it
but it should appear by chapter 4. Well, actually, this chapter should be
included in chapter one but i got tired of typing so..... i decided to make
this chapter two. Hope you read this and of course.......
REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please review......... I beg of you. I'm losing the inspiration to write
because i have no reviews.
And by the way, I know that Sano is really a complete idiot but i decided to make him a lawyer anyway.
Summary: kenshin and Kaoru had been happily married happily for a year until after a certain event that forced their separation. They had been living separately for two years. Kenshin, as a really wealthy man, lived in the glamorous city of Paris while Kaoru, being a simple girl, continued to live in Tokyo, Now Kenshin, even when he still longs for Kaoru, had decided to file their divorce as he helps his best friend / lawyer, Sano, get back his true love.
..... character is thinking "......" character is talking, speaking whatever
Here goes.......... Chapter Two: We All Have a Past to Face 2
Kenshin and his best friend / lawyer Sanosuke Sagara had decided to spend the rest of the night ( after discussing some matters about Kenshin's divorce ) at a nearby bar. Since both men were good-looking guys, girls from all over the place had been flocking around them. (Guys, admit it, Sanosuke is kinda handsome too... he may be an idiot, but he's kinda handsome, ne?) Well let's just say that about 75% of these girls were drooling and mooning over Kenshin and the 25% to Sano (Perhaps these girls were thinking that since there are too many girls near the red-headed man, they just better go for his rooster-head companion)
He closed his eyes and tried to imagine Kaoru Maybe she's blonde he thought and a gold-digger..... well, let's just find out tomorrow and he continues flirting with the girls.
While Sanosuke was flirtinhg with every girl who gets within his reach, he noticed that even though the girls out there with Kenshin are a lot more beautiful and had almost thrown themselves naked before Kenshin - he ( Kenshin ) wouldn't just look at them with lust or desire or even flirt with them just like what Sano's doing. For God's sake, he's getting divorced tomorrow, he should start to enjoy being single again! How Sano wioshed that Kenshin would let himself have a good time and for just once just stop thinking of his divorce with his wife (well, soon to be ex-wife), kaoru. He just doesn't know if his friend is excited, nervous or anxious to meet his soon to be ex-wife tomorrow. Sano has not yet met the mysterious Kaoru and he doesn't know why she has such a hold on Kenshin that even when they're separated, she's still in his mind.
Kenshin just can't take his mind off Kaoru. He feels so worried about tomorrow's meeting with her.
Finally, after two long years, I'm gonna see her beautiful angelic face again. Only I hope not in these circumstances. I just need to find a way to be at peace with her and make this marriage work - but it's hard after that event. Well, hopefully she doesn't have a boyfriend or else ..... hey, what am i thinking, she has every right to have a boyfriend not after what i did to her. Stop the jealousy thingy Kenshin! You have no hope. Kenshin thought.
Now, while Kenshin was thinking, a raven-haired girl just went near him and started to kiss his neck thoroughly - Now this action brought Kenshin back to reality and left his fantasies about Kaoru - that she was this girl beside him kissing him - but no Kenshin thought Kaoru is a lot better at kissing me than this girl right here...... what if Kaoru's out there doing something like this to another person!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stand the thought
At this time, everybody at that part of the barr was looking towards them - even Sano who was really ( I mean really ) drunk right now.
Oh NO! This is trouble! If this girl gets to his nerves she'll end up in the hospital Sano thought
But something just held him back - Kenshin just isn't the kind to beat a girl.
This girl should be thankful that even though Kenshin's hot he still tries to be as polite as he can to these kind of women - speaking of tyhis woman, she looks familiar - if only she will just turn around for a while and let me see her face
Just then, the girl turned around and a sudden realization dawned on Sanosuke - he met the eyes of a past - a part of a past full of happiness yet ended up in sorrow - a past he did not want to remember. Only one name echoed through his mind - the name of this girl who is currently wrapped up in a stunned Kenshin - and only one name came out of his lips:
"Takani...... Takani Megumi" (1st name - Megumi, last name: Takani)
Because of the shock he just felt - combined with the dizziness he felt or the drunkeness rather - he just passed out - right then and there.
Meanwhile Kenshin arrived back to reality again and he slowly yet disgustingly removed the woman around him.
"Hey girl, I don't wanna be rude, but I really don't have time for this. What's your name?"
"Takani, Megumi Sir." The girl was frightened at the voice of this stranger - full of sorrow, disgust for her and pity. " I'm sorry for what I did sir. It's just that... you were someone I knew... Sorry... Really.... I am."
And with that the girl left Kenshin and strode out of the bar.
Wierd Kenshin thought. His eyes went all over the place. This place isn't doing me any good. Better find Sano and get out of here. I have a very important 'meeting' tomorrow."
He saw Sano unconscious right where he left him. He tried to wake him up...
"Hey! Rooster-head!! Wake up!! Come on, we have to go" - no movement from Sano.
"Atty. Sanosuke Sagara, I am pleased to inform you that you have another case to handle and the client is willing to offer $100,000 per day. Now, if you would just like to meet him, kindly follow Mr. Kenshin Himura here into his home so you can be less trouble to him and so you can rest!!!!!!!!!" Kenshin screamed at Sano's ears. The moment Sano heard the hundred thousand dollars, he became instantly awake and he stood up as if nothing happened.
"Come on Kenshin! Let's go! We would not like to keep that wealthy client waiting!" They got to their car and on the way, there was a huge silence.
Kenshin just rolled his eyes. Money was really Sano's weakness. His is just glad that he has a friend like Sano. Well, Sano's kinsa like an intelligent idiot nad he just needs someone who will help him. And Kenshin's glad to help. Both Kenshin and Sano had a past that involves women. Kenshin was kinda sorry for SAno because Sano had mentioned that the reason they broke off was because of money.
He dared not go deeper into the issue because he doesn't want Sano knowing the private details of his relationship with Kaoru. They were really friends - they respect each other's privacy and secrecy. Though it's a little unfair to Kenshin since Sano is his lawyer and he needs to tell him facts... etc. But he trusts Sano anyway.
Sano recovered from his shock of seeing Megumi again. He tries to forget that it was his greed for money at that time that caused their separation. He needed to see Megumi again. Explain everything and once he sees her again, he would not let her go. Sano somehow felt the urge to tell kenshin the very details of his past with Megumi but he just can't . It's not that he doesn't trust Kenshin - he knows he can help. The problem is that he's too ashamed of himself. But Kenshin can understand. He'll tell him. But not now. All he needs to know now is that he saw her again. The rest needs to be told at a better time. He doesn't want to burden Kenshin with his problen since the guy has a problen too. And they'll help each other through it.
Kenshin broke the silence.
"Sano, there is really no client"
"I know, thanks for waking me up." came the reply.
Silence again. This time, Sano was the one who broke the silence.
"Kenshin, do you remember what I told you about my love life before and how greed ruined me."
"Yeah"
"I saw her again"
"What?"
"I saw her again - my ex-fiance. She was at the bar tonight."
"Did you talk to her?"
"No"
"Why?"
"I just noticed her when she kissed you. And I didn't have the guts to stop her. She was too busy kissing you."
Kenshin's mouth opened in shock. "You mean she's..."
"Yes"
"Sorry"
"I understand"
"Names Megumi Takani, ne?"
"Yeah"
"Still love her?"
"More than anything"
"Go get her!!!"
"I can't"
"Why? Don't you get it? She just kissed me cause she knows I was with you and she was trying to get your attention. Now, why can't you?"
"I don't know her number, where she lives... etc."
"I can help you with that." Kenshin handed Sano a calling card with Megumi's info on it.
"How come you have this?"
"I think she dropped it when she was kissing me. I saw it on the floor and picked it up."
"Kenshin. What would I do without you?"
"Die a bachelor"
"Thanks"
"Welcome. I'll help you with her."
"Sure, but can we rest and leave this for tomorrow? I'm too tired"
"Exactly what I had in mind."
When they reached the hotel, they went to their own rooms and rested.
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It was past midnight when Megumi arrived at her apartment. She called out to her friend Tae. She was 150% sure that she's still awake.
"Tae!! I'm home"
"Okairi"
"I have shocking news for you." They sat down on the sofa and Tae got popcorn - this is going to be long.
"I saw Sanosuke again"
"Stop shitting me!"
"At a bar. He was with someone."
"What did you do?"
"I went to his companion and kissed him hard to get Sano to notice me."
"....."
"He didn't notice me at first cause he was too busy flirting with 3 girls."
"Womanizing agian? For money still?... That Mother Fucker!!!!!!"
"I don't think so. So much has changed. He's now rich on his own - he's a lawyer."
"oh"
"He noticed me in the end and our eyes me. He passed out."
"What a loser! HOw can you still love him after what he did?"
"I don't know! I can't see him again!"
"Go to sleep and rest. It will help."
Megumi went to sleep with Sano in her mind. She's frustrated after seeing him at a bar flirting with girls. But she still loves him.
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It was 2:00 am = Sanosuke can't sleep. He kept gazing at Megumi's number and tried to call her several times....... he just can't do it.
=Megumi was staring at the ceiling crying - she can never see Sano again
= Misao was peacefully sleeping with her teddy bear having dreams of Aoshi
=Aoshi can't sleep - he was thinking of Kenshin and Kaoru. How could Kenshin leave Kaoru? He felt pity for the couple. If ever he and Misao gets married, this will never happen to them. He loves Misao so much. He fell asleep with Misao on his mind.
=Kaoru was crying. she just wants to get this over with.
=Kenshin was thinking of Kaoru. HOw could he leave such an angel? He wanted her. He loved her. STill loves her. And he would see her agian tomorrow. He can't wait.
=Tae doesn't have anything to do with this so she just slept feeling pity for Megumi.
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A/N: Ok guys!!!!!! I know this is lame!!!!!!!! But I wanna know your opinion anyway. I'm still a beginner in writing fics so please be considerate. HOping for your reviews. I know that this chapter was kinda focused on Sano and Megumi but the next chapter will be focused on Ken and Kao ( their meeting ). Forgive me ......... thanks......... i'lll be waiting for your reviews!!!!!!!!!!!! or e-mail me.. desperately needing comments and remarks.
milika
And by the way, I know that Sano is really a complete idiot but i decided to make him a lawyer anyway.
Summary: kenshin and Kaoru had been happily married happily for a year until after a certain event that forced their separation. They had been living separately for two years. Kenshin, as a really wealthy man, lived in the glamorous city of Paris while Kaoru, being a simple girl, continued to live in Tokyo, Now Kenshin, even when he still longs for Kaoru, had decided to file their divorce as he helps his best friend / lawyer, Sano, get back his true love.
..... character is thinking "......" character is talking, speaking whatever
Here goes.......... Chapter Two: We All Have a Past to Face 2
Kenshin and his best friend / lawyer Sanosuke Sagara had decided to spend the rest of the night ( after discussing some matters about Kenshin's divorce ) at a nearby bar. Since both men were good-looking guys, girls from all over the place had been flocking around them. (Guys, admit it, Sanosuke is kinda handsome too... he may be an idiot, but he's kinda handsome, ne?) Well let's just say that about 75% of these girls were drooling and mooning over Kenshin and the 25% to Sano (Perhaps these girls were thinking that since there are too many girls near the red-headed man, they just better go for his rooster-head companion)
He closed his eyes and tried to imagine Kaoru Maybe she's blonde he thought and a gold-digger..... well, let's just find out tomorrow and he continues flirting with the girls.
While Sanosuke was flirtinhg with every girl who gets within his reach, he noticed that even though the girls out there with Kenshin are a lot more beautiful and had almost thrown themselves naked before Kenshin - he ( Kenshin ) wouldn't just look at them with lust or desire or even flirt with them just like what Sano's doing. For God's sake, he's getting divorced tomorrow, he should start to enjoy being single again! How Sano wioshed that Kenshin would let himself have a good time and for just once just stop thinking of his divorce with his wife (well, soon to be ex-wife), kaoru. He just doesn't know if his friend is excited, nervous or anxious to meet his soon to be ex-wife tomorrow. Sano has not yet met the mysterious Kaoru and he doesn't know why she has such a hold on Kenshin that even when they're separated, she's still in his mind.
Kenshin just can't take his mind off Kaoru. He feels so worried about tomorrow's meeting with her.
Finally, after two long years, I'm gonna see her beautiful angelic face again. Only I hope not in these circumstances. I just need to find a way to be at peace with her and make this marriage work - but it's hard after that event. Well, hopefully she doesn't have a boyfriend or else ..... hey, what am i thinking, she has every right to have a boyfriend not after what i did to her. Stop the jealousy thingy Kenshin! You have no hope. Kenshin thought.
Now, while Kenshin was thinking, a raven-haired girl just went near him and started to kiss his neck thoroughly - Now this action brought Kenshin back to reality and left his fantasies about Kaoru - that she was this girl beside him kissing him - but no Kenshin thought Kaoru is a lot better at kissing me than this girl right here...... what if Kaoru's out there doing something like this to another person!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stand the thought
At this time, everybody at that part of the barr was looking towards them - even Sano who was really ( I mean really ) drunk right now.
Oh NO! This is trouble! If this girl gets to his nerves she'll end up in the hospital Sano thought
But something just held him back - Kenshin just isn't the kind to beat a girl.
This girl should be thankful that even though Kenshin's hot he still tries to be as polite as he can to these kind of women - speaking of tyhis woman, she looks familiar - if only she will just turn around for a while and let me see her face
Just then, the girl turned around and a sudden realization dawned on Sanosuke - he met the eyes of a past - a part of a past full of happiness yet ended up in sorrow - a past he did not want to remember. Only one name echoed through his mind - the name of this girl who is currently wrapped up in a stunned Kenshin - and only one name came out of his lips:
"Takani...... Takani Megumi" (1st name - Megumi, last name: Takani)
Because of the shock he just felt - combined with the dizziness he felt or the drunkeness rather - he just passed out - right then and there.
Meanwhile Kenshin arrived back to reality again and he slowly yet disgustingly removed the woman around him.
"Hey girl, I don't wanna be rude, but I really don't have time for this. What's your name?"
"Takani, Megumi Sir." The girl was frightened at the voice of this stranger - full of sorrow, disgust for her and pity. " I'm sorry for what I did sir. It's just that... you were someone I knew... Sorry... Really.... I am."
And with that the girl left Kenshin and strode out of the bar.
Wierd Kenshin thought. His eyes went all over the place. This place isn't doing me any good. Better find Sano and get out of here. I have a very important 'meeting' tomorrow."
He saw Sano unconscious right where he left him. He tried to wake him up...
"Hey! Rooster-head!! Wake up!! Come on, we have to go" - no movement from Sano.
"Atty. Sanosuke Sagara, I am pleased to inform you that you have another case to handle and the client is willing to offer $100,000 per day. Now, if you would just like to meet him, kindly follow Mr. Kenshin Himura here into his home so you can be less trouble to him and so you can rest!!!!!!!!!" Kenshin screamed at Sano's ears. The moment Sano heard the hundred thousand dollars, he became instantly awake and he stood up as if nothing happened.
"Come on Kenshin! Let's go! We would not like to keep that wealthy client waiting!" They got to their car and on the way, there was a huge silence.
Kenshin just rolled his eyes. Money was really Sano's weakness. His is just glad that he has a friend like Sano. Well, Sano's kinsa like an intelligent idiot nad he just needs someone who will help him. And Kenshin's glad to help. Both Kenshin and Sano had a past that involves women. Kenshin was kinda sorry for SAno because Sano had mentioned that the reason they broke off was because of money.
He dared not go deeper into the issue because he doesn't want Sano knowing the private details of his relationship with Kaoru. They were really friends - they respect each other's privacy and secrecy. Though it's a little unfair to Kenshin since Sano is his lawyer and he needs to tell him facts... etc. But he trusts Sano anyway.
Sano recovered from his shock of seeing Megumi again. He tries to forget that it was his greed for money at that time that caused their separation. He needed to see Megumi again. Explain everything and once he sees her again, he would not let her go. Sano somehow felt the urge to tell kenshin the very details of his past with Megumi but he just can't . It's not that he doesn't trust Kenshin - he knows he can help. The problem is that he's too ashamed of himself. But Kenshin can understand. He'll tell him. But not now. All he needs to know now is that he saw her again. The rest needs to be told at a better time. He doesn't want to burden Kenshin with his problen since the guy has a problen too. And they'll help each other through it.
Kenshin broke the silence.
"Sano, there is really no client"
"I know, thanks for waking me up." came the reply.
Silence again. This time, Sano was the one who broke the silence.
"Kenshin, do you remember what I told you about my love life before and how greed ruined me."
"Yeah"
"I saw her again"
"What?"
"I saw her again - my ex-fiance. She was at the bar tonight."
"Did you talk to her?"
"No"
"Why?"
"I just noticed her when she kissed you. And I didn't have the guts to stop her. She was too busy kissing you."
Kenshin's mouth opened in shock. "You mean she's..."
"Yes"
"Sorry"
"I understand"
"Names Megumi Takani, ne?"
"Yeah"
"Still love her?"
"More than anything"
"Go get her!!!"
"I can't"
"Why? Don't you get it? She just kissed me cause she knows I was with you and she was trying to get your attention. Now, why can't you?"
"I don't know her number, where she lives... etc."
"I can help you with that." Kenshin handed Sano a calling card with Megumi's info on it.
"How come you have this?"
"I think she dropped it when she was kissing me. I saw it on the floor and picked it up."
"Kenshin. What would I do without you?"
"Die a bachelor"
"Thanks"
"Welcome. I'll help you with her."
"Sure, but can we rest and leave this for tomorrow? I'm too tired"
"Exactly what I had in mind."
When they reached the hotel, they went to their own rooms and rested.
======================
It was past midnight when Megumi arrived at her apartment. She called out to her friend Tae. She was 150% sure that she's still awake.
"Tae!! I'm home"
"Okairi"
"I have shocking news for you." They sat down on the sofa and Tae got popcorn - this is going to be long.
"I saw Sanosuke again"
"Stop shitting me!"
"At a bar. He was with someone."
"What did you do?"
"I went to his companion and kissed him hard to get Sano to notice me."
"....."
"He didn't notice me at first cause he was too busy flirting with 3 girls."
"Womanizing agian? For money still?... That Mother Fucker!!!!!!"
"I don't think so. So much has changed. He's now rich on his own - he's a lawyer."
"oh"
"He noticed me in the end and our eyes me. He passed out."
"What a loser! HOw can you still love him after what he did?"
"I don't know! I can't see him again!"
"Go to sleep and rest. It will help."
Megumi went to sleep with Sano in her mind. She's frustrated after seeing him at a bar flirting with girls. But she still loves him.
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It was 2:00 am = Sanosuke can't sleep. He kept gazing at Megumi's number and tried to call her several times....... he just can't do it.
=Megumi was staring at the ceiling crying - she can never see Sano again
= Misao was peacefully sleeping with her teddy bear having dreams of Aoshi
=Aoshi can't sleep - he was thinking of Kenshin and Kaoru. How could Kenshin leave Kaoru? He felt pity for the couple. If ever he and Misao gets married, this will never happen to them. He loves Misao so much. He fell asleep with Misao on his mind.
=Kaoru was crying. she just wants to get this over with.
=Kenshin was thinking of Kaoru. HOw could he leave such an angel? He wanted her. He loved her. STill loves her. And he would see her agian tomorrow. He can't wait.
=Tae doesn't have anything to do with this so she just slept feeling pity for Megumi.
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A/N: Ok guys!!!!!! I know this is lame!!!!!!!! But I wanna know your opinion anyway. I'm still a beginner in writing fics so please be considerate. HOping for your reviews. I know that this chapter was kinda focused on Sano and Megumi but the next chapter will be focused on Ken and Kao ( their meeting ). Forgive me ......... thanks......... i'lll be waiting for your reviews!!!!!!!!!!!! or e-mail me.. desperately needing comments and remarks.
milika