Chapter III: Moving On…

"Well here's something I didn't expect. At least not this soon." She said

"Well, hello to you too, love."

"Don't call me that."

"Why? You never seem to mind before."

"That was before."

He looked at her.

"What are you doing here, Kurama?" she asked.

"I wanted to talk to you."

"You could have called."

"I wanted to see you, too."

"That's too bad because I don't have time for that. I have a date." She said.

"What do you mean you have a date?" he said.

"I mean I have a date. You know! When somebody takes you out and buys you dinner. You talk about music and book, and discuss politics or whatever the latest news is. Then he brings you home, you say thank you and give him a kiss."

"I know what a date is. What I don't know is why you're going on date."

"Because I can."

"What do you mean because you can? You're supposed to be dating me, remember."

"No, we broke up two months ago."

"No, you broke up with me. I didn't even say anything."

"Don't you think it's a little bit late now?"

He felt into silence. Botan started to notice that people around them were looking at them.

"Look, Kurama, I can understand that you're angry. You just have to let it go and move on for both our sakes."

"Is that how you really feel?" he asked.

Before she gave him an answer, she heard her name being called. They both turned to see Karasu.

"Hello, Kurama. Long time no see." He said.

"Hey Karasu." Kurama said.

"You two know each other." Botan asked.

"You know what; I'll leave you to your date. We can talk later." Kurama said before he walked away.

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How dared she? How dares she went out and date Karasu of all people. God, he was furious. He understood that she had moved on with her life but why did she had to do it with Karasu. He couldn't understand that part. As much as he tried, he couldn't fathom the idea. He didn't want to understand. Well, if she wanted to screw up her life, it's her problem and he knew he won't be long till Karasu started to show his real color. And he will be right there when that happen.

With that thought in mind, he drove himself back to Botan's penthouse. He has been spending a lot of time in there. He didn't feel as lonely as he did when he was at his own apartment. Being in there was like being close to Botan.

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Botan was badly shaken. She wasn't prepared for her meeting with Kurama. She wasn't ready to see him this soon and how the hell did he find her this fast. Oh well, it didn't matter anymore. With his wealth, he could find out possibly anything he wanted. She sighed and finished changing. Karasu had invited to check out the party and she had accepted. But now she wasn't sure if that was such a good idea. Seeing Kurama had brought back memories and feelings that she was trying to bury deep within her heart and now she was back to square one.

"Botan, are you okay?" Karasu asked her when she met him outside.

"I'm not feeling so well."

"Do you won't me to take you home?"

"You don't mind?"

"Of course not."

"You'll be missing the party."

"There will be other parties. Besides I was only going because you were going to be there."

"Sorry."

"It doesn't matter. All that matters is that you get better."

"Thanks."

"Come on, I'll take you home."

He offered her his arm and she took it. He gently guided her to his car and opened the door for her. Once she was inside, he closed the door and walked around the car and sat himself behind the wheel.

"Botan, can I ask you a question?"

"Of course. What is it?"

"How do you know Kurama?"

"I could ask you the same question but to answer your question, He was my boyfriend. We dated for a while."

"Why did you break up?"

"I…uh…I rather not talk about it."

"Very well but answer this question for me. Do you still have feelings for him?"

"I…uh…No, I don't."

"Good."

"What do you mean?"

"Look Botan, I know you don't want to get into a relationship right now so I'm not going to push it but I will really like it if you could give me a chance."

"You're right. I don't want to get into another relationship. There are things in my life that I need to get in order. Then maybe…"

"Then I'll wait till you're ready."

She smiled.

"You know what; you're not as bad as I thought you were."

He chuckled. He turned on the ignition and put the car in drive. During the drive, they made very light conversation. He dropped her home and left for his house.

Botan went inside her apartment. It was nothing like the penthouse Kurama brought her but it was comfortable. She felt at home in there. She dropped her hand bag and her keys on the coffee table and went to her bedroom. She got out of her clothes and changed into her flannel pajama pants and spaghetti strap tank top. She flopped down on the couch and turned on the TV. She was barely aware of what was playing. She was still thinking about Kurama. What was she going to do about him? She still loves him that much she knew. Her feelings for him were as strong as ever. And on the other hand there was Karasu. She was attracted to him. He seems to understand what she was going through. Maybe she should give him a chance. Maybe he can help her get over her feelings for Kurama.

Author's note: The latest chapter of Love Slave. Please review. And thanks to all my reviewers. You guys rock.