Chapter Twenty-Three
Author's note: Thank you so much for your reviews… I could say that they really meant a lot to me. Just a brief explanation, in some parts of the story wherein Taichi called Yula, Sora… well, I really intended that to happen. Hahaha, you'll see the twist later on. And oh yes, the stories about to finish too! So, stay in tune okay? And don't forget to review too! Thank you so much for your support!
Little Taichi- would mean the dog that Taichi gave Sora/Yula
Yula and Taichi spent time together almost everyday. There were even times when Taichi had slept over or even found laying on Yula's bed. Truthfully, they had gotten closer.
"Yes… I know that, Takuya. But give Taichi a credit. At least you know that Yula's having fun." Tommy said as he ate his breakfast.
Takuya gave a scowl.
"But that doesn't mean that he would be living in our house!"
Lee gave a happy smile. "At least we get to see how Yula's improving. Which by the way must I add, she really has grown much… energetic and happier."
"And livelier too!" Takato added.
"Well, that still doesn't mean that he could stay!" Takuya said angrily as he slammed the teacup down the table.
"Who said I'd be staying?"
The four brothers turned to the voice to see Taichi by the door with a big smirk.
"I see that you've slept over again…" Takuya said displeasingly.
"You figured it out. Good…" Taichi said sarcastically.
"Look, Taichi. I appreciate you looking over Yula and all but I think you're being too attached to her." Takuya said.
"But you wanted me to be attached to her." Taichi replied.
The other three brothers nodded.
"I said, too attached." Takuya corrected.
Taichi arched a brow. "So? Shouldn't that made you happier?"
"Look Taichi, Yula means a lot to me and I don't want to see her getting hurt again. I saw her cry in pain, yell for help and lay in her bed half crying, half asleep. I don't want that to happen again." Takuya said in an alma mater tone as he quickly wiped his mouth with a napkin and stomped off.
The three brothers gave in a sigh.
"Please excuse our brother behavior, Taichi. You know he can be a bit grumpy at times." Takato said.
Taichi nodded.
"I understand how he feels. I guess, Takuya's really worried about Sora." Taichi replied.
Lee nodded back. "He's really worried. Now that he was able to find a doctor that could actually cure Yula, he's driving everyone insane."
"Really? A doctor who can sure Sora's blindedness?" Taichi asked.
Tommy nodded.
"Yula will be for operation next week. Now the only problem is to make her get it." Tommy said thoughtfully.
"Why? I mean, So- I mean, Yula's afraid of the operation?" Taichi asked.
"Didn't you know?" Lee asked.
"Well… she told me some time ago that she was scared to see again… but I thought that passed away by now." Taichi explained.
"Well, unfortunately, it hasn't Yula's still afraid of being operated. She's afraid that once she sees again, she'll be seeing horrible and painful things. We always tried to convince her that well, seeing is believing. But at times... She can be very stubborn." Takato said.
Taichi thought for a while. "Let me handle it. I'll go talk to her about it."
And with that, Taichi left the room and made a phone call.
Yula was sitting by the window with Little Taichi on her lap. It was just a few hours ago when Taichi told her that he'd be gone for a while to meet somebody, so she was left alone in her room.
Yula began to hum a little tune to herself.
"You know, Little Taichi… these past few days had been great. Since I've known you and Tai, things have gone much happier…" Yula said as she gave Little Taichi a small pat on the head.
Little Taichi gave a small bark.
"I would love to see Tai… not just feel him… or hear his voice… but see him…" Yula said with longing.
"But you know what, I don't think I could actually do it…" she added as her eyes turned to face Little Taichi who was now fast asleep.
"Oh, Little Tai! I'm so afraid… I really am… I don't know where I'll get my courage to see again. I want so much to see my brothers, the places around Japan and most especially, I want to see Tai! It's been so long since I've been cooped up here and I really hate it… I want to be free again… I really do…" Yula said as a small tear slid down her face.
"Then go and see it…"
"…"
"…Tai?" Yula asked.
She heard footsteps and it stopped directly in front of her. Someone had gabbed her hand and held it up to touch his face.
"Don't be afraid, Yula… I'll always be here…"
"Oh, Tai! I… I don't know… I really do want to see you but you see, I'm so afraid of-"
"I'll be your knight, Sor. I promise… just… trust me…"
Taichi held Yula close to him. Yula's hand was resting on Taichi's head.
'I really do want to trust you Tai… but, how could I when you kept saying…names that I don't even know. Who is this…Sora? Who is she? Is she your lover before…? Why are you calling me that? Oh Tai… I wish I could trust you but I can't help but…doubt you…'
"She's having her what?"
"Her operation. Which part can't you understand?"
"The part where you agreed to do this!"
"Look, Maya. I decided what I do, okay? So, let me do what I want!"
"But you agreed-"
"Who said I wasn't following our agreement?"
"That's great news, Tai! Aren't you happy?" Mimi exclaimed at the dinner table.
"Yah, I'm really happy for her Meems… I mean… she finally gets to see!" Taichi said.
Yamato and Mimi looked at each other.
"Then why do sound so gloomy?" Yamato asked.
Taichi put down his fork and sighed.
"Well, Yama… I can't say I'm brave enough but you see, I'm worried."
"Worried? Worried about what?"
"Sora. And Maya."
"Maya? I could understand about Sora but why did Maya get into the picture?" Mimi asked.
"Maya… you know Maya… she always gets what she wants and I can't help think that she might be planning something devilish again. Meems, Yama… I don't want to loose Sora again. But, I can't help but worry and feel afraid that Maya might do something to her." Taichi explained.
Yamato put in a thought.
"You might be right. I better check out what's been doing these past few months just to make sure. Don't worry, Tai. Leave Maya to the guys and me. We'll somehow figure it out."
"Thanks, Matt. You've been a great help."
"I just want you to be happy, Tai."
Suddenly the phone rang and Mimi stood up to answer it.
"Didn't you use your head for once? What if Mimi remembers you and stopped the operation!" Maya asked through the phone.
"look, Maya. Trust me on what I'm doing. I'm the master planner here, okay? Just stay out of this and shut up." Jyou replied back through the phone.
"Jyou Kido, I don't want you blowing up my plans. I want Taichi back and I really do mean it."
"Who said I didn't want Sora? Look, Maya… I just want to satisfy my hunger towards women, do don't push it off me. I can do a lot of dangerous things, you know."
"I don't care whatever they are. I just want you to do it as soon as possible." Maya said.
"I'm doing-"
"Mr. Kido, a man named Mr. Takuya wants to see you." His secretary said through the telecom
"Send her in, Maruki." Jyou said back.
"Now, listen to our conversation, okay?" Jyou said to Maya as he held her in speaker mode.
"Mr. Kido?"
"Mr. Takenouchi! Please, please come in!"
Takuya entered the room and sat on the velvet chair that was in front of Jyou.
"To what privilege do I owe you for this visit?" he asked.
"It's about my sister's operation. Well… I think she's ready." Takuya said.
"That's wonderful news!" Jyou said as he adjusted to his glasses.
"I know. And well, I sort of thought that maybe you and the patent should see each other first and get to know each other before the operation…" Takuya said.
"That's a fabulous idea! After all, a good relationship between a doctor and patient will result to great results!"
Takuya nodded.
"How about this night? Will that be fine with you?"
"It will be prefect."
"He's coming tonight? But, big brother, I-"
"Yula, I know that Taichi isn't here but please understand that your operation would be this week already. I want you to be prepared for it, okay?" Takuya said as he guided Yula to the dinning room.
Yula sighed. "Alright. If that makes you happy, then I'll do it." She said.
"Taichi Yagami! How dare you do this…this… this… THIS!" his mother screamed at him as she paced right and left in the Yagami living room.
"Mother, I have every right to do it." Taichi replied calmly as he sat comfortably at the sofa.
"No you don't! this was a disgrace, Taichi! A disgrace to our family! How could have you just left your house-"
"Her house, mother. That house was never mine."
"It's your house, Taichi! I gave it to you as a wedding gift!" his mother screamed again.
"That house cost a fortune!" she yelled.
"Mother, look. You know that I never really liked Maya… and you know that the person I really love is only-"
"NOOOOOO! Taichi! Up until this time are you saying that you still love that bitch?" Taichi's mother asked as she sat in front of him.
"She's not a bitch, mother. She's Sora. And I love her more than anything else." Taichi said seriously and threateningly.
"But she's dead!" Taichi's mother retorted as she waved her hands around.
"She isn't! and by the way, she's much richer this time." Taichi said as he sat back and crossed his arms.
"I don't care how rich she is but- …how rich?"
Taichi rolled his eyes.
"Much richer than Maya, mother. A hell lot richer." Taichi said.
Taichi's mother thought for a while.
"Look, Taichi. I wouldn't have agreed to this… you know that what you did is wrong. But considering the fact that you… well, you know that your heart lies within Sora well, so be it."
Taichi sighed. "Yes, mother."
"I love you, son. And I don't want to see you sad…"
"Right, mother." Taichi said as her mother stood up and hugged him.
"MY little boy is growing up." She said with a sniff.
"Mother, I'm 27 years old already. I'm no little boy."
"No, you're still my Taichi!" she said as she burst into crying.
'I'm Sora's Taichi…'
"Okay, mom. Now, could I please go back to Japan now?" Taichi asked.
"Oh, alright. But call me when the wedding is due, okay?"
Taichi sighed, "Yes, mother."
"This is a lovely evening, isn't it Yula?" Jyou asked as he guided Yula to the gardens.
Dinner had just finished and Jyou has offered to walk with Yula. While her brothers are back inside the house, working.
"Yes." Yula answered.
Jyou gave a smirk.
"I heard that you're friends with Taichi Yagami… my, how lucky you are!" Jyou said.
"…You… you know him?" Yula asked.
"My, of course! Taichi's been a friend of mine for the longest time!"
"Really? What's he like?" Yula asked curiously.
And so, Jyou told him everything he knew about Taichi.
"He's… he's a bully back at high school?" Yula asked, surprised.
"Yes! Isn't that funny?" Jyou asked.
Yula laughed. "I could never imagine Taichi as a bully! He's really a sweet guy!"
"Yep, and a girl charmer too." Jyou added.
"Really? Did he have… you know, any girl friends?" Yula asked as both he and Jyou sat down on the bench.
"Only one. Her name's Sora." Jyou replied.
'Sora? That's the name he's calling me!'
"Oh… and who's this Sora?" Yula asked.
The night went by slowly as Jyou explained who Sora is. "…and that's why Taichi loved her very much."
"But… she died? That's so sad…" Yula said.
"I know. That's why he just settled with Maya. They were a family but rumors had it that Taichi wanted an abortion."
"WHAT?" Yula asked.
"People say that Taichi married Maya, the President of Japan's daughter just for the money. After all, that's all he ever wanted."
Yula sat in thought.
"That wouldn't be Taichi… Taichi is someone who really cares for everything… not money."
"Taichi… WAS a good man before. But now, he's just hiding from the truth… and believe me Yula, when I say this… I think Taichi's just using you to be happy."
"…why do you say that?"
"Isn't it obvious? You're the one who said it to me. He's been showering you gifts, coming over your house… don't you thin this is all going too fast? You guys just met two months ago!" Jyou said.
"He's using you as an escape route… some thing to hind upon his sadness…"
"Well, that's one way of putting it. Or another one is that he just wants your money. After all, I heard that the Yagami Enterprises hasn't been doing well lately. Their stock market's going down.
"….no… That can't be... I just... couldn't... belive that..."
"Yula... I'm... I'm sorry... I didn't intend on hurting your feelings..." Jyou explained as he held Yula's shoulders.
Yula looked at him.
"No, it's alright. I... I understand." Yula said as she laid her head on Jyou's chest.
"Are you alright?" Jyou asked with a smirk but with a worried tone.-a fake worried tone
"Let's just... forget about what we talked tonight, could we Mr. Kido?" Yula asked as she closed her eyes.
"Just call me Jyou, Yula." Jyou replied as he patted Yula's soft auburn hair.
"Thank you, Jyou."
"You're welcome, Yula."
TBC
