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Chapter 11: A Secret Meeting?

Tatsuha

Talking to Susumu had revealed most of our unanswered questions. I am more the anxious to get her a way from this Domyoji. At least now she is still unsure of her feelings, if she finally decided she loved him, I don't even want to think of what that stubborn girl will do. Kaede has only pushed her fighting spirit. Stupid woman, if she hadn't done all those stupid antics, Kushi might have already left Domyoji already. Half of the reason she is still with him is to prove to her and to the world that she was in the right, that she will fight for her rights. Kaede had just given her doubts about leaving, if I know Kushi she will be thinking giving up Domyoji means Kaede wins. Stupid girl with her stupid principles. Sigh... that is one of the reasons I love her, her stupid stubbornness.

I felt arms surround me from the back. I reached out to his right palm, placing it on my lips, giving it a light kiss, "How did it go?"

"Miss Yuki was nearly in tears, something about betraying Tsukushi, about the wonderful love between Domyoji and Tsukushi, how brave she is, and all that she had suffered." I could sense that there was more to what he was saying.

"And...?"

"I think we should be more aware of Miss Yuki." I was puzzled, the few times I met that girl, she just seemed like a useless, frail china doll. Tears and distress seems to describe her best. The only reason I could think of for her to be friend to Kushi was that she evoked the protective instincts in Kushi. I tipped my head back slightly, questioning Jay with my eyes. Jay never says anything unless there is a reason behind it.

"I think her tears are part show. She is telling me subtlely that Tsukushi and Domyoji has been through a lot. And that it is not a good idea to separate them, especially by force. She is also reminding me indirectly what are the consequences when you put force on anything to do with Tsukushi. That girl understands more than we think she does." I didn't agree or disagree with his observations.

"Papa!!" Suddenly a flying ball of pink lace crashed into my lap.

"Okaeri." I said giving Kagaya a hug and a kiss as was the usual, then settling her onto my lap.

I saw Raphael, Ryu and Nick walk into the hall and seated themselves on the sofas. I waited for them to start.

"Domyoji seems think he loves Kushi, though how much of it is teenage hormones and how much of it is teenage rebellion I'm not sure. Stubborn, rude but cares a lot for Kushi. As a fling, he's okay but as a serious boyfriend with the thoughts of marriage, he is not even a candidate. But my opinion is subject to change depending on his future actions and most importantly what Kushi wants.' Raphael said.

"I want her out of that school. I want her back with us, she is bullied and mistreated in that stupid school she claimed is nice. Her mother is forcing her into that school. The only ones who really recognize her talent is some muddle headed professors. She might as well be a lecturer than a student there. She is not learning anything, she is actually assisting the research department. Kushi should be starting at Kamiryu already, even Granpa acknowledges her. The elders are only making excuses with her age. Her training requirements are more than fulfilled." Nick took in a deep breath, finished with his rampage.

Everyone was silent, waiting for my verdict. "Granpa called. We will go back. We are to bring Kushi." Silence greeted my announcement.

"Yay!!" Nick whooped. "Kushi's going back with us. To hell with her mother, to hell with the elders." He pulled Ryu up and started a spontaneous jig with the stoic ebony haired man.

Dominic walked in and heard Nick's announcement, "That would be nice, Master Nick. Mrs. Makino has plans of marrying Little Miss off, thinking that she would gain a wealthy son in law besides getting Little Miss to stay besides her."

"The conniving b&!" growled Nick.

"Exactly my sentiments, Master Nick."

"Who's going to tell Kushi?" I asked.

"I will go!" Nick was already bouncing up the stairs when Raphael called out to him, "No, I will go." He said softly.

I could see Nick was about to protest, "Nick, let Raphael go." He glared at me but walked back towards the sofa.

A few minutes later...

"She's not in the room." Raphael said from the top of the stairs.

Tsukushi

They were not there when I woke up. I had a hunch on where they were. I walked to Domyoji's mansion, it was rather near to the residence that Dominic had rented for their stay in Tokyo.

I hesitated though when I saw a familiar Mercedes parked inside. One of them must be inside. Sigh...I just couldn't be angry at them, knowing their actions was out of worry for me.

But I didn't want a confrontation, so I walked away. I didn't actually know where I was going until I was staring at a very familiar gate. So, I had walked back to the beginning. How appropriate.

I climbed the fire escape and reach the balcony. I sat there, not exactly knowing why I was here. I seem to waiting for something or someone. But what? Who?

I stared out into the blue sky. I knew it was time for me to return. Mama has gone to far when she started pushing for me to marry. Did she think that Tatsuha and the guys wouldn't figure out her intentions? It was just that they have been busy this two years that they didn't come to Tokyo and I was unwilling to let them know of your newest antics. Mama, when will you start to realize that wealth is not everything?

"Working virgin girl, what are you doing here?"

I turned, surprised. Of all the people, what is he doing here? "Soujirou."

"Where have you been, Tsukasa is out of his mind, finding for you." He said plopping down beside me. "Did he tell you he is going to America?"

"What?" that was a surprise.

"Yes, his dad is apparently ill, he has to go back and start helping out with the business."

"But his mother said 1 year." I was distressed, this changed a lot of things.

"I'm not sure."

I was about to ask more when my hand phone started ringing. The screen blinked indicating the callers name. I hesitated to answer.

"You can't avoid him forever you know?"

"I know." I said softly, pressing the 'yes' button.

"Baka onna!" was the first thing I heard. What a wonderful greeting, couldn't he have said something nicer?

"If you called just to insult me I am ending this call." I shouted back.

"Baka, where have you been. What are you doing racing after a bunch of guys. You are my girlfriend you know?" Even after distancing the phone from my ear I could clearly hear what he was yelling at the other end. My phone was snatched away suddenly.

"Tsukasa, do you understand the meaning of romantic? Shouting a girl to deaf does not make her want to have sex with you." I smacked his head hard.

"What the hell are you talking about pervert." I yelled at him.

"What was that for." Soujirou said, rubbing the sore spot.

"That was for being a pervert!" We were having so much fun bickering that the yelling from the hand phone was ignored for a moment. We were interrupted when a voice calmly said, "Tsukasa, stop shouting. We are at the school roof top." Into the hand phone.

I glared at him. "Akira! What are you doing here. Is this a F4 secret meeting or something. Where is Rui. He would complete the circle." I said sarcastically.

"Urusai. I want to sleep." I sweat dropped, as I turned around and miraculously there it was the subject of our conversion, leaning against the wall so casually as it was nothing out of the ordinary.

It was then that I heard the screeching of wheels, and I knew the last member had arrived. I glance down from the balcony. My suspicions were confirmed.

I could see a murderous look on his face. I sigh. It finally came to this.

This chapter is dedicated to all my reviewers who enjoyed my story. I love you. I felt guilty for not updating when there is people out there reading my fic and actually liking it enough to review it. My apolagies for the late update. Thank you for your support. Questions will be answered next chapter. Is Makino going to really leave for good? Any questions you have please ask, I will try to answer them as well.