Chapter 9

The following weeks had been very strange. I had been staying at Kurama's house instead of my own. I wanted to get this feeling so I wasn't scared after we got married. I didn't like being at my house all alone. The only thing was,was that my aunt didn't know about the wedding. But I was going to have to go spend four months with her...starting today.

I was getting this sad feeling that I was going to leave Kurama,and not be back until June, but at least I was going to be back in June. We were going to have our wedding right after I came back from aunt's. I didn't want to leave him. It was just so sad.

Kurama took me to the train station this morning because the airport was in Tokyo,and that was about 2 hours from here. I didn't want to go. I didn't want to go because I was going to miss him. He was the love of my life. And now I wasn't going to be with him for a four months.

"Well..."he said as we arrived at the train station.

I sighed,saddend by this. I didn't want to say anything.

"I guess this is goodbye..."

"Not forever."

He hugged me and we embraced. I didn't want to leave him. I just couldn't. It just didn't seem right. Not now. Of all times I just had to leave him now didn't I? God I left so stupid! What if something happened? What if the demons came back and he got hurt again and I couldn't do anything? Then what would I do?

"I love you." He whispered in my ear.

"I love you too."

"Don't worry about me. We've done this before. I promise to write you and call you as much as I can all right?"

I nodded. "Ok." I wanted to cry so badly.

He put his hand on my face and kissed me. I tried not to force it,but a tear suddenly fell from my eye.

"Don't cry. It's going to be ok."

"I know. It's just seems like you've been gone for so long,and now I have to leave you."

"But not forever at least. Don't forget what I promised you ok?"

I nodded. "Ok."

"You had better go,or you're going to miss your train."

I didn't care. I wanted to miss it. I didn't want to go. I wanted to be with him. But if I didn't go,I would get in trouble. My aunt was counting on me to be there.

"I love you."

"Love you too."

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It was so hard parting from my lover. But I had to do this. I had to do this every year. This was like a tradition for me. I didn't want to keep my aunt waiting. I knew she hated to get impatient.

I tried not to look out the window as I left Japan. This was just too sad for me. I was leaving the love of my life. I had done this twice now. I knew I was going to have to get used to it. But I just didn't know if he was used to it. I tried not to think what was going to happen once I got back.

As soon as I arrived in the airport in Germany,I told my aunt the news about me and Kurama. I knew that she was surprised. But at least she understood. She knew about all the letters he sent me while I was gone. She knew that I was seriously in love with Kurama.

The thing that made me really happy was that she said that she would actually come to the wedding. And since I didn't have a father,that she would make my uncle walk down the aisle with me. I was so happy that she was in good terms with me getting married. I would've hated to see what would've happened if she'd have said no.

When I got to my room the first thing I noticed was a letter from Kurama. I was kind of surprised to get a note this early from him. But that was kind of a good thing too.

Dearest Love,

How are you? I know you will probably get this when you arrive at your aunt's house,but I wanted to send this to you early because I love you and I wanted you to write back as soon as possible. I know how hard this is going to be. Leaving me for four months,and then we have to get ready for the wedding. I just hope your aunt approves. I hope she comes too. I would love for her to be there so I could finally meet her and your uncle. My mother sends her deepest love to you and hopes you have a fun time there. But I cannot say anything else. Please write back after you read this.

Love,

Kurama

I was so happy to get a note from him. I then got out a piece of paper and started writing him back like a minute after a read his.

Dearest Kurama,

Thank you so much for the letter. I thought I would've had to wait. I didn't think I would get one this quick. My aunt approved,but there is something else I must tell you. My uncle is coming too. Since I don't have a father,he is going to walk down the aisle with me at the wedding. How exciting is that? I miss you already,even though it hasn't been a day yet. It's been really quiet here. How much I wasn't ready to leave you. I hope this four months go by fast because I really truly miss you. I want to see you face as soon as I get off that train. Well,I really don't have anything else to say. Tell the others that I said hi and that I miss that. I truly love you. Please write back as soon as you get this. I miss you and I want to hear from you as soon as possible.

Love from Your fiancé and dearest love,

Nicole

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