"Misao...what is that pale face of yours showing in the early morning. Don't crumple the paper, I want to read it later and what's with the noise outside?" Kaoru said with a yawn.

"Kaoru... Have you been hiding me something...Why didn't you tell me that you are getting married? Don't give me that shock look... See it yourself..." Misao said as she brought up the paper to Kaoru's eye level and pointing out of the curtain-covered window.

"What! Why are there so many people outside? Who is marrying? I did not say such things! I was at home that night!" exclaimed Kaoru.

She couldn't believe her eyes. There were pictures of 'her' with Shougo Amakusa dancing and laughing. That was not her at all. That Sunday night was an off day for her. She stayed at home as Misao was out with Aoshi. There was no way that woman in the article was her but there was no proof about that. No one will believe her. Then, her mind finally clicked. It was all done by the man who wouldn't let her off, Shougo Amakusa.

Misao then switched on the television.

"Latest news, Shougo Amakusa had finally decided to become a family man. Reports showing that he proposed to his fiancée, know to be Kamiya Kaoru aged 21, in a Italy restaurant. To show his sincerity and love to her, he had booked the entire place just for that event. A romantic man indeed. Following up is an exclusive video clip on the proposing night. It is said that a reporter who had been tracking on Shougo Amakusa had the tape recorded." Reported the news lady.

The scene of the couple talking softly, dancing in the grand hall was definitely something not to leave out, especially the words said by the woman in the video.

"Kaoru...after watching, I believe that the woman in there is not you. Her voice is simply too sweet to be yours but what are you going to do now? Reporters may be on the way here." Misao said earning a glare from Kaoru for saying that her voice was un-sweet.

"I... I... There is only one way to solve the whole thing. I need to find him immediately." Kaoru said and left to prepare.

Knowing her character, if Kaoru never say anything of wanting a help, Misao will not interfere. The problem can only be solved by Kaoru alone. She was equally shocked when loud noises outside their apartment woke her up. From the first look, Misao knew they were reporters.

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Going through the crowds of reporters and cameras, Kaoru was getting dizzy from all the questions and snap shots. She answered no one and looked at no body. She was angered deeply.

Reaching the ShougoMuto Company, she went up to the receptionist counter. Immediately, she was greeted as "Miss Kamiya" and was led up to the highest floor of the building, to the room of 'Shougo Amakusa'.

Without courtesy, Kaoru opened the huge wooden two-door frame and slamming them shut. Sitting on the leather chair was the man that brought only trouble and pain to her.

"What do you what?! My life is ruin now and it's all because of you! Tell me! Who is the woman? I did not promise to marry you at all!" shouted Kaoru.

"Finally you came. Did you forget what I had said before? I'm a man of word. You are going to be my wife whether you like it or not." replied Amakusa.

"I can announce that the woman is not me! Surely, the woman whom you actually proposed to will be more willing to help me. She will be happy then anyone to be your wife. I do not!" Kaoru said with anger, thinking she was winning.

"Unfortunately, no one dares to mess with me my dear... Did you think that I would leave a way for you to go against me? Don't force me to do things that will hurt you deeper than ever Kaoru. You know who I am..." Amakusa whispered into Kaoru ears with dark aura projecting and took a step back.

He was serious. Yes, she knew that he is a ruthless man. He did things under-ground. She does not wish to be a burden to her close friends. To her, they are the most important people in her life, nothing must happen to them. With that thought, she decided.

"Don't harm my friends. What do you want? Okay, fine, I'll acknowledge the marriage. Are you happy, satisfied now?" Kaoru said as tears started to appear to her eyes.

Amakusa felt a prang of guilt and pain in his heart when he saw her tears. He then leans up to Kaoru's face, gently kissing the falling tears away.

"Good, now it's not that hard to be my wife. You will call me by my name in front of the media and your friends. You can get whatever you wished for as long as you don't turn against me. Money is nothing to me." Amakusa said.

"I don't even care about your wealth. All I want is a promise from you to me that you will never bring any harm to my friends." Kaoru said in a soft dejected voice.

"You got my word but you have to move into my mansion." Amakusa replied and felt happy when he knew that Kaoru was not a gold-digger, just as he thought before.

"But I'm living with Misao. She'll be alone!" Kaoru said when she heard the 'moving into his mansion'.

Looking into his eyes, there was nothing she could do but saying, "Fine!"

The room became in place of silence. Both had stopped their conversation. Then, Amakusa decided to get a kiss from his fiancée. Instead, he got rejected. He was unhappy.

"What was that? Didn't you agree to become my wife? Don't make me take my words back." He said.

"Yes, I did agree to become your wife but that does not mean I allow you to kiss or even touch me." Kaoru replied, looking out of the office large window with interest. The scenery was breath-taking.

"Now, let me tell you this. I will touch you whenever I want, wherever I want." He said and pulled Kaoru into him and gave her a deep kiss.

Kaoru was angry. This man was not respecting her. She gave him a slap across his face.

"How dare you." Amakusa whispered venomously and force Kaoru's body onto his cleared table.

He held her hands tightly above her head with one of his hands and pressured her kicking legs with his weight. Kissing her neck making bruises, he used his free hand and roamed freely against her body. His hand went under and lifted Kaoru's shirt up, revealing her white lacey bar. In no second, her bar was pushed up, revealing her round perfectly-shaped breast and instantly his mouth was on her nipple, licking them with pleasure.

Kaoru was struggling. He was abusing her body. He was going to rape her in his office in broad day light. Her breath stopped when she left his tongue licking and sucking her nipples.

Not noticing her broken form, Amakusa continued down to her jeans after taking care of her now-erected nipples. He was about to unbuckle her jeans button but stopped when he heard her pleading.

"Stop... Please...Stop..." Kaoru pleaded as tears flow freely down her face.

Immediately getting back his senses, he stopped his doings. His breath was heavy. He did the unthinkable. Yes, he had bedded many women but all was willingly yet Kaoru was the only one who caused him to act so rashly. He almost took her by force.

Kaoru was crying. The tears were unstoppable. She hugged her body on the floor when she was released. Never in her life had she encounter someone so strong that she could not defend herself. She was angry of herself and the man.

Amakusa calm himself down and went over to Kaoru's form. He wrapped his strong arms around her shivering body and said, "I'm sorry. You are the one who made me go over my line."

'Did I just hear him apologizing to me for what he had done? What did I do?' she thought. Kaoru was shocked when she heard his apology but was still angry. She then turned to his chest and started hitting repeating while saying, "I hate you! I hate you! How can you do that to me!?"

Amakusa could only hold his arms around her, not stopping her actions. He did hurt her forcefully. He'll let her cool down first. The only woman who ever resisted him was Kaoru. The only woman who caused so much distraction on him was also Kaoru. From then, he knew that Kaoru had a small part in his heart but he will never show it to her.

Slowly, Kaoru calmed down. Her hands were tired from the beatings. She then looked up into Amakusa's eyes and found 'love' showing but she was tired and didn't bothered. Unknowingly, she rested her head on his chest and falls asleep in his warm body.

Looking down at the sleeping Kaoru, Amakusa placed a light kiss on her forehead. 'You are mine, Kaoru.' He thought. He then carried her onto his leather sofa and placed her down gently. 'She looks like a innocent angel when she's sleeping.' He thought, having a small smile forming on his lips and went back to his table to do his work while watching Kaoru from the corner of his eyes.

Kaoru had slept for hours. Amakusa's secretary had entered before and saw the sleeping Kaoru. 'She looks so sweet' she thought and went out.

Finally, Kaoru was awake. She rubbed her eyes childishly which attracted Amakusa. It would be nice to see her waking up every morning beside him. 'Of course, after a night of vigorous activity would be better' he thought. He knew that Kaoru was awake and was looking intently at him but he didn't show. He continued his work, waiting for her to call him.

Kaoru was watching him. He was really a sight to see when working. He looked very serious. He got the charms around him. He was about to be her husband. As she thinks back, she remembers a look of 'love' in his eyes. 'Does that mean that he loves me? Just like what Misao had said was true? He loves me?' she thought while looking at him all the while.

Getting enough of her staring, Amakusa raised his eyes to her. Kaoru blushed when he saw her looking at him. He love that blushed.

"Erm... I should go now. When do you want me over your house?" asked Kaoru softly. She had decided to forget about the event earlier on.

"Within three days. I'll ask my men to get your things over first." He replied.

"Alright. Then, I better go now." She said.

"We'll go together. I've finished. The media should be waiting. I'll go with you." He said, not showing the concerns in his heart.

Amakusa packed his things and headed out of his office, not greeting his secretary goodbye. Kaoru was following beside him gave a small smile to his secretary instead. When they reached the first floor, flashes from the camera and questions from the reporters were everywhere.

Kaoru got nervous and crept closer to Amakusa. His warmth was something that made her felt comforted. In a moment, Kaoru had her arms clinging to Amakusa's. That small affection made him felt glad, that Kaoru found him as a protector to her. He took her hands, placing them around his waist and brought his arm over her shoulder. This made Kaoru blushed as she felt a deeper security.

"Mr. Shougo, when are you having your wedding dinner?"

"Miss Kamiya, why did you choose Shougo Amakusa as your husband?"

"Miss Kamiya, is he what he said, good in bed?"

"Mr. Shougo, is this a shot-gun marriage?"

"..."

"..."

Mostly all questions asked were burning the flame within Amakusa. With the deadest eyes, he looked at everyone and said, "It's none of you people concern." With that said, the crowd went silent and he left in his car with Kaoru.

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"Sano, Megumi, Misao... I'll be fine. Don't worry. Haven't all of you wanted me to have a boyfriend? Now isn't it better that I'm getting married and Misao didn't Aoshi asked you to move into his apartment?" Explained Kaoru, with sadness hidden in her.

"Kaoru, that's not the point." Misao said, caring for her best friend.

"Yes. That's because we wanted to see you happy through the courting days and then get married to the suitable one. Not like this! Did he blackmail you into something? Tell us! Don't always keep things in you." Sano shouted.

"No, he did not. Don't worry. I'll have the courting days after my marriage." Kaoru lied.

"Shouldn't there be any wedding dinner? Aren't you going to show your cousin where you are going to live in?" Megumi asked.

"Er... there will be no wedding dinner. Amakusa said that a marriage is between the two but there will be a tea party for close friends. Guys, I'll be fine. If anything happened, I'll look for you the first moment. I promise. " Kaoru replied.

"Since you have decided, we'll support you. Just make sure to be very careful. You know that the man you are about to handle is a womanizer." Megumi said.

Since Megumi had agreed on Kaoru's action, Sano and Misao had nothing to say. If Megumi trusted Kaoru, they will too.