Tokyo Crazy Paradise : The Untold Chapters

Chapter 9: Until We Meet Again

Thankyou all for the reviews. To Lazy-snake, I do have a TCP fic idea but i want to finih this one first before I start on TCP. Until then, here another chappie

Shigeru were combing her hair in front of her dresser. It was already evening but Doumyouji haven't return yet. It is the same everyday fror the last six months.

Who would've thought that I am a wife untouched even after six months?

Shigeru mused about the fact that she deliberately misled the reporters into thinking she was pregnant hoping that will attract Doumyouji's attention. But he did not even notice the reports. He buried himself with work and work and more work. To him, she was invisible.

She opened her diary. Inside, a picture of Doumyouji with Makino in their happier times. She found this in Doumyouji's coat 4 months after their wedding. Doumyouji return home drunk. Her heart practically broke into million pieces when she heard him calling Makino's name repeatedly.

Shigeru kept the picture. She did not know why. Perhaps she purposely want to torture herself looking at the girl who held her husband's heart captive. Perhaps it was to convince herself that that girl was the cause of her misery. Doumyouji Kaede have been trying to track them down but there was no trace of them anywhere. But Shigeru was confident with her mother in law.

I'll find that girl and I'll make her pay for all this humilliation that I have to suffer.
To do that.. I would even sell my soul to the devil.

Doumyouji was alone in his office. It has been months since Makino disappeared. He poured more wine into his glass. He closed his eyes as he gulped down the elixir he hope will erase all of his thoughts about Makino.

I promised to put you out of my mind but here I am failing miserably to forget you.

He tried to accept Shigeru but all of his efforts was in vain. They were as different as heaven and earth. He knows that he was being unfair to Shigeru but what can he do.

Flashback.. Their first night together. Shigeru were on top of him, kissing him but he felt nothing. Empty. He got up and left her in the middle of it. He could hear Shigeru tearfully asking him why. He did not answer. He slammed the door shut. Moments later, he heard the vase smashed against the door. Doumyouji left the house without looking back. All night, he drove around Tokyo.

Ryuji messaged him telling him that they managed to escape. He have sent Makino, Rui, Yuki and Kazuya out of Tokyo on that very same night.

" I guess you are not going to tell me where?"
" I was hoping that you wouldn't ask."
" No matter. I'll just endanger her further if I go after her."
" Doumyouji, I'm sorry. This is the best I can do."
" You have done enough."

On that night, he started drinking. And he drank and drank... He drifted further away from Shigeru as he buried himself with work. He knew that she was lonely. He knew that it was not her fault.

But I cannot continue fooling myself?

Thinking of Makino, he was convinced that wherever she is , she'll be safe and happy.

Away from me

There was a knock on the floor. The door opened. Nishikado Sojirou entered the office.

" Doumyouji, go home."
" Just let me be."
" As a friend, I cannot let you do this to yourself."

Doumyouji got up and walked passed Nishikado. Nishikado caught up with him. " Let me drive you back."
" No need. I can manage."
" Doumyouji.."

Doumyouji swayed along the path to the elevators. Nishikado followed him. Doumyouji muttered to him to leave him alone.

" This is an order. I am your boss, remember."
" But you were a friend to me first. Just for once, listen to me." The lift arrived. Nishikado helped him into the lift and punch the button for basement parking.

Inside Nishikado's black Lexus, Doumyouji was slumped in the passenger seat. He stared outside. The skyline was dotted with stars of all shapes and sizes. Or at least that's how it look to him.

The car halted for the red light. Nishikado cursed the driver next to him for disregarding the red light. " People have no respect for law in this age." Doumyouji glanced upfront and all of sudden, he sat up. Nishikado was about to ask what it was but the next thing he knew, Doumyouji already scrambled out of the car and was running after something.

Doumyouji was sure that it was her that he saw.

Makino...

Doumyouji ran after the girl that he thought was her. The girl was wearing a denim cap, white shirtdress and a black jacket. She was hurrying down the subway station. There was a huge crowd. People were bustling right and levft of them Doumyouji kept running up and bumping against people. He lost sight of her only to see her the next minute on the other side of the platform. Doumyouji quickly ran up the stairs, across the bridge to the other side. But when he got there, she has disappeared. Doumyouji was about to gave up hope but at that moment, he caught a glimpse of her inside of the train. the girl took off her cap. At that moment.. he realised..

It was not her.

He was following the wrong girl. Feeling really foolish, Doumyouji trudged back to Nishikado's car. Nishikado was scolded him for leaving like that. Sobered up, Doumyouji tell Nishikado to bring him home. As the car sped away, a girl was standing by the roadside watching. The girl took off her denim cap. This time, it was indeed Makino. He did saw her but she managed to lose him in the subway. She held up her hand towards the disappearing car.

He was so far away. Speeding away and away from me.

Makino did not dare to seek him out. She assumed he was better off with Shigeru. Someone who is a better match for him. The tabloids even said that they were expecting a baby.

I should not ruin their happiness by returning to him. Even if how much I want to, nothing will change the fact that he is someone else's husband.

Her phone beeped. She flicked her cell and said, " I am right across the street in front of the Yume no Yakata. Everybody's stationed?"
Rui replied,"We're waiting for you inside. Yuki just called and said that Akira just left his apartment and coming towards us."
" Roger that. Are you nervous?"
" Excited."
" Tonight is going to be a hell of a party night." She flicked it close. Then, she took off her black jacket revealing the off shoulder shirtdress. She strode across the street and quietly enter the club.

Akira Mimasaka, Tokyo's premier ladies man was at the peak of his life. He is handsome, rich and he has all the girls that he can get.

All at the price of his childhood friends.

He did not feel any regret. This is the way he always lived. This world is a jungle. Only the strongest will survive. It is as siple as that. When you are not strong, it is always beneficial to ally yoursellf with the strongest person out there. In his case, it was Doumyouji Kaede.

Today, he was invited to the posh and happening Yume no Yakata, the hottest nightclub cum casino in Tokyo. There will be girls, pumping music and liquor all night long. Now, he does not need to romance women to have money. He can romance them for free. Heck, even without lifting a finger, they'll come in droves.

As he entered the club, he could feel all eyes were on him. A few girls come his way. Some asked for a dance. Some wished to buy him a drink. A few guys waved at him. Celebrities.

When you are rich and famous, everyone flock around you like flies.

He picked a few really cute ones and deposited themselves in a booth in the VIP corner. The waitress came and served them their drinks. Then, she said to Akira, " Our boss advice young Master Akira for a game of poker. He heard about young master's skill and was impressed by it. If you would gladly join him, he is upstairs. Just tell the guards at the elevator and they'll lead you to the boss."
" Who is your boss?"
" He is the owner of Yume no Yakata."
" Have we met?"
" I am not sure but he heard so much about you."
" Is that why I am invited here tonight?"
" Yes.."
" Then, I will gladly oblige his request. Ladies, will you excuse me." Akira went upstairs. He entered a huge room decked in luxurious leather furniture and light fixtures. At the center was an oval shaped black marble table. At the end of the table. A man dressed in black suit was waiting for him. He was seated in a leather recliner facing the opposite direction.

" I assume you are the boss here."
" At least for tonight." The recliner swirled. Akira was shocked beyond words when he saw who it was..
" You.. you should have been dead!" Rui grinned. " Well, let just say I am back from the dead."
Then, Yuki and Makino emerged from the side doors. Akira shrieked, " You guys tricked me!"
" Well.. you were the sloppy one Akira. I guess greed blunted your mind." Yuki sneered at him.
Makino laid the cards before him and Rui. " So let's proceed with the game. Remember we use to play a lot when we were kids. You always win."
Rui then said," This time, we'll see how far your luck will hold."

After a few rounds, Akira started sweating. The stakes getting higher. It seemed that every of his moves, Rui knew beforehand. And soon, it was obvious that he was on the losing side.

" Lost again. Mmmm.. I have already took your watch.. credit cards.. your car keys.. how about you give me your hand.. let me blat that pretty fingers with this gun."

I refuse to give up.

Akira was desperate. " For the last hand, I make you a deal. If you win, I will give up my life and you can do anything you want for me. All my properties, money... all yours.. But if I win, I could have everything back, leave this place unscathed and I don't want to see you ever again.."
" Mmm.. interesting." Yuki interrupted him.
" Rui, don't trust him."
" I don't think you would keep your word.. You traitor.."
" Just one chance. That's all I ask."

Rui nodded. " Let's see if suddenly lady luck will smile on you."

Akira glanced at his cards.. there was a full house. and the 2 of spades. " I'll leave my future in fate.."
Unexpectedly.. Akira won. Relieved. Akira grabbed all of his stuff and scrambled out. Yuki wanted to stop him but Makino caught her. " Don't worry. He's not getting away."
" How? Rui if we do not get him now."
Rui chuckled. " I am a man of my words. I won't back out of my deal."

Akira was speeding away, heading towards the airport.

I must leave this country. I won't let those creepy losers capture me again.

Then the phone beeped. He put on his hands free. He heard Rui's voice on the line.

" I thought you said you were letting me go."
" I did.. I let you leave didn't I?"
" Then, why are you calling?"
" Just to make sure that we will never see each other again."
" What are you talking about?"
" By the time you hit 120 km per hour, you have triggered the bomb we set in your car. And 30 seconds later.. kaboom.." Akir gaped at that. Rui taunted him with a short goodbye.. " So long dumbass.. see you in hell."

Akira stared at the dashboard. The car just passed 125 km per hour... This means..

Rui put down the phone. He was already at home with Makino and Yuki. They were watching television when a few minutes later, the programme was interrupted by a live news footage. The news anchor reported a huge explosion off the Narita highway. The explosion originated from a car owned by Tokyo's most eligible bachelor, Akira Mimasaka who was also believed to perish in the said explosion. The police currently have no leads on the motive, whether it was an accident or a terrorist attack.. But to all Tokyo inhabitants, you can be assured that TV Tokyo will provide you with the latest news. I am Makoto Akechi reporting from Narita highway."

Makino stood up and wished for a toast. Yuki joined in, " A just ending for the traitor."
Rui smiled, " Good work, girls.. That's what I expect from my most loyal friends. Now, there's only Doumyouji Kaede left."
" What do you suppose we can do about her?" said Makino. Yuki nodded.
" She must have the worst and most cruel ending a criminal should get. That colblooded she devil."
" Shirogami Ryuji have provided me with documents that proved that she was behind the plane crash that killed our parents. With this, we can bring down Doumyouji Corp."
" How did Ryuji got hold of those files?"
" That's not important. Now, this is my plan.."

Makino was not really listening..

Bringing down Doumyouji Corp will also mean destroying Doumyuouji Tsukasa's future.

She didn't want to ruin him. He was innocent of his mother's crimes. But he still her parents' murderer's son. And her upmost loyalty was in her friends.

That night, she was sitting alone in the verandah. then, she heard footsteps.

" Rui was it you..." Then, the person knocked into the table. Makino got up. " Oh, it's you Kazuya." Kazuya saw Makino and start crying. He ran towards and hugged her. " Kazuya dreamt bad things."
" What bad things?"
" Bad adults.. bad bad.. They said mom and dad left Kazuya."
" They were lying..."
" Kazuya know that. Tsukushi-chan.. mom and dad are here .. they never left Kazuya.."
" Where..? Where are they Kazuya?"
Kazuya brought her hands to his chest.. " Here.. in here." Makino also started to cry and hugged Kazuya tightly.

Kazuya's mind froze at the time of their parents death.. He remained a child but at that moment, Makino thought he was wise beyond his years. The intellectually impaired Kazuya reminded her the most important thing in her life. Her parents never died. They were always with her.

Mom.. dad.. forgive me..

Rui was brooding inside his study. The files was laid out on his desk.

Flashback.. the day he was about to leave the Kuryugumi medical facilitie, Ryuji gave him those files.

" Doumyouji Tsukasa wanted me to give you this."
" Why?"
" I guess it is his way to ask for your forgiveness. For his mother's crimes. He felt he was also responsible."
" Was this a trap? I don't buy that."
" It's up to you to believe or not. He left it to you to do whatever with this. Burn it or use it. It's up to you."
Rui shook his head, " That man is mad."
" He's just a man in love. If you call this insane, it just proves that love does indeed drive people insane."

Rui did not dare tell Makino the truth. The truth will only hurt knew that revenge will lead them no where. But he already promised himself.. he already promised Shizuka..

I will bring the killer to justice.. at whatever cost. Even my loved ones' happiness

Next chapter: Rui set his plans in motion. Will Makino stop him or support him? How will Doumyouji Kaede retaliate? Bah... should we kill more characters??