Sayo returned from England after three months there with her beloved boyfriend, Shouzo. The first news she heard was her brother was married. That was unexpected. Knowing her brother, even if the woman he bedded was pregnant even when he had done the precaution, he will arrange for an abortion for her immediately. What shocked her most was the name of his brother's wife, Kamiya Kaoru which is now shown as Shougo Kaoru.
"That was certainly unexpected Kaoru! We are now a family! So, when are you and my brother having some kids for me to play with huh?" Sayo, who didn't know much about their sex life, teased which made Kaoru's face went red.
Over the days, living with the Shougo family, Kaoru discovered something more about her husband. Shougo Amakusa had a soft side for his baby little sister even though his cold side was more frequently shown.
"Brother, my birthday is coming... you know that right? Can I have a small small request from you...? Pretty please???" Sayo said in the sweetest voice of her.
"Say it out and I'll think about it." Amakusa who was sitting on the large sofa replied looking at her suspiciously while holding onto Kaoru's waist.
"Well... I am thinking of organizing a party in the house.... I've made some new friends during the education trip and I would like to invite them over... I know you hate big noisy crowd in the house... but... but... just once brother once is all I request..." pleaded Sayo.
Unable to see the sad looks on his sister's face, Amakusa agreed, earning a hug from her. He must also get something for her too. Taking a chance to spend the day with Kaoru, he asked her to leave a day off for him which she agreed.
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They were walking along the busy streets, looking for a suitable gift for Sayo.
"What have you got in mind to get for her, Amakusa?" Kaoru asked in curious.
"I'm not really sure too... I've never bought her one before. All I did was putting an amount in her bank." Amakusa said as he held hands with Kaoru.
"You did what? How can you be so un-thoughtful? She is your sister, isn't she?!" Kaoru exclaimed.
"That is why I wanted to get one for her this time, with you around." He said and winked at Kaoru.
Passer-bys were looking at the couple. Some even recognized them as the Shougo couple and thought that they look wonderful together, a compatible pair. Both carrying charm and beauty wherever they go. Woman eyed seductively at Amakusa while men drooled at the sight of Kaoru but both only had eyes for each other.
Finally, they shopped a gift for Sayo. It was a crystal bracelet wrapped in a musical box.
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Preparations for the party were done. There will be two dressing in the party. One which is formally dressed and the other sexily dressed. Sayo was dressed up in a pearl-white shimmering gown, waiting for her guest. Shouzo was standing beside her, dressed in a matching suit with Sayo, his fiancée, the love of his life.
A pink diamond ring from Shouzo; He proposed to her when the clock struck twelve. They were at his house during the night before her 22nd birthday. After hours of continuous love-making, he popped the question.
Flashback:
They had their baths after hours of soul-binding and were sitting on the sofa, playing with their cat, Shine. The cat was picked up by the both. Shouzo had his arms around Sayo's slim body. Slowly leaving their cat aside, he held Sayo's face towards him and gave her a kiss full of love, leaving them breathless.
"I love you, Sayo. Love you so much." He whispered with deeps feelings as he kissed and held her gently in his warmth.
"I love you too. You will always be my one and only man." Sayo expressed her deep love to Shouzo.
With that said, Shouzo got the courage he needed and fell onto his knees. Holding her hand with his, he asked, "Will you marry me, Shougo Sayo? Will you give me the chance to make you the happiest woman?"
Tears were falling out. Sayo was touched by his sincere and deep words. Immediately once he finished his sentence, she flung herself onto him crying out saying 'yes' repeatedly.
End of flashback
Another was a present from his brother. This was the first time he gave her a present. In the past, money was all he gave. This year she had all her loves ones with her. She had already received the best present from the two people she loves most.
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"Aren't you staying home? It's her birthday you know...and it is also her engagement party." Kaoru said as she dressed up for Sayo's party.
She was wearing a simple yet elegant light blue gown. Today was the night for Sayo. A simple gown is enough.
"I am staying for her engagement party but not the other half. I've got things to finish up in the office." Amakusa replied while fixing his matching suit with Kaoru's.
Soon, everyone arrived in their gowns. Misao had arrived with Aoshi and Sano with Megumi. Congrats were constantly heard. Love songs were sung by Shouzo to Sayo. Champagnes were cheered and slow-moving song was played. All couples were dancing with their partner.
"May I?" Amakusa asked Kaoru as he held his hand out.
"Of course." Kaoru answered.
As they were dancing, Amakusa whispered softly into Kaoru's sensitive ears, "If I have not forgotten, someone had said before that I will not have the chance to dance with her."
"Hey, that's unfair! Fine, then we'll stop dancing." Kaoru said softly as she moved away from him.
"Just kidding baby." Amakusa said teasingly and he pulled her into his arms again.
Soon, the gowns and suits were changed into night-partying clothes. Amakusa had been gone by then. Sayo had changed into a hot pink tube-top and denim mini skirt, Misao had changed into a dark green bare-back-top and tight fitting jeans, Megumi had changed into a strapless body fitting blood-red dress and lastly Kaoru had changed into a black see-through off-shoulder top with a matching bra inside and a tightly hugged-ass jeans.
Not only did the other male-guest drooled when they saw their change but also their own man except of Kaoru's. Needless to say, their man was also attracting the girls at the party. Yet, there was a man with bright red hair and golden-amber eyes looking at Kaoru.
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Meanwhile, Amakusa was in his office, finishing the last bits of his documents. He then rested his back on his leathered chair and looked lovingly at the photo of Kaoru framed up in a glass frame on his table. He was missing her already.
The dance they had during Sayo's engagement party was unforgettable. They were moving as one. He felt Kaoru's warm form on his. They didn't let each other away until it was time for Amakusa to go.
As quickly as possible, he finished up the last bits and headed home. He can't wait to see what Kaoru was wearing for the raving night party. They had not had any sexual acts over the months, not even once. 'Maybe tonight is the day, he thought. He loves Kaoru more than anything and he will show it through his actions.
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Kaoru was getting board in the party. Everyone got their own partner. No doubt there were men who ask her for her dance but she rejected them. She didn't felt right to accept. 'What is he doing right now?' she thought about her husband as she fingered her wedding ring. Then she remembered something.
'There were words engraved on the underside to Amakusa's ring. I remembered touching those traces of words when I put the ring onto his finger... why isn't any on mine? What did he engrave on his ring?' she thought as she took out her ring from her finger and placing it back again.
All in a while, the golden-amber eye man was checking out on Kaoru. His eyes were reflecting a hidden love and sorrow. Then, Kaoru and he had their eye contact. For the first time in her life, she found someone with eyes that capture her. Looking at the pair of eyes brought out some familiarity. Somehow she feels that she had seen them before. Every feeling vanished when Misao's sharp voice broke their contact.
"Kaoru... why aren't you dancing? Is it because your husband is not with you?" Misao teased.
"Jou-chan, just grab a guy and have fun. Who cares about your husband...? He is not around any way..." Sano continued, his arm over Megumi shoulder.
"Ya, it's alright. My brother would probably be at his office the whole night. That man is a workaholic. I can introduce you one...... let me see... arh... Battousai! Battousai! Here!" Sayo said and shouted across the hall when she spotted the person whom she was looking for.
All but Sayo, Shouzo and Kaoru looked shocked when they heard the name. Unsure whether they thought of the same person in their mind, they finally saw the guy named Battousai. The height, the hair, his eyes and his face except for that cross scar. He looked like their dead friend, Kaoru's dead lover Himura Kenshin. His eyes were of the same colour like Kenshin when he gets angry. He was Kenshin's twin brother, Himura Battousai.
"This is Battousai everyone. He is a friend of Shouzo's during the England education trip. 26 years old, an assistant lecturer. Battousai, this is Misao, Aoshi, Sano, Megumi and Kaoru." Sayo said, introducing them to each other.
"Hi, it's a pleasure." Battousai greeted as he looked at everyone in the eyes and stopped longer when he faced Kaoru.
'Why is he looking at me in that way? Do I know him? He certainly looks familiar.' She thought.
The two couples except Sayo and Shouzo noticed the strange look emerging from Kaoru's face.
"Come on, let's dance! Don't just sit there Kaoru. Dance with Battousai! It's my birthday... please..."Sayo pleaded.
"Alright...alright..." Kaoru replied as she looked up to Battousai's face for assurance.
He nodded and led her to the dance floor. At first, Kaoru felt nervous. Kicking away that nervy mind, she stated to dance like usual. Her body moves sensually. Her moves go perfectly well with her partner of the dance. His moves were perfect.
While they were dancing, Sano and the rest were looking at them. They couldn't believe their eyes. Battousai was right in front of him. Yes, they knew him through Kenshin. They also knew that Battousai had a slight interest in Kaoru but she was his brother's girlfriend. Other than their almost similar appearance, they had different character. Kenshin was a gentleman, treating everyone with the right amount of respect and courtesy. Whereas Battousai is a man who cared for no one and respected no one that is of course until Kaoru showed up.
They saw the looks in his eyes when he was looking at Kaoru. They knew right away that he wanted her and will do anything to achieve his desire. To this side of him, they found a similarity between Shougo Amakusa and him. Sensing that Kaoru had no idea of whomever he was, they decided to leave the matter aside and continue their dance nut a meet up with Battousai is necessary.
After several dance, Kaoru and Battousai went to get their drinks and have a rest. They talked awkwardly at the beginning but after a few sentences, they were having a fine conversation.
"So, you are married?" Battousai asked as he eyed on her wedding-finger ring.
"Ya... just recently. How about you? Arh! Sorry, I didn't mean to interfere..." Kaoru answered in embarrassment.
"No... Still single and available. If you are still unmarried, I'll go for you." He replied truthfully which made Kaoru face red.
They continue their chats on different topics. Through the conversation, Kaoru had giggled, smile and laughed. Her every movements and reactions were an attraction to Battousai. He couldn't get enough of her. Just as she turned her head around to hide her embarrassed on what Battousai had said, she noticed her husband.
BATTOUSAI'S POV:
My dead twin brother definitely had a good taste in woman. Since you are gone, I'll take your place from her. You had the chance with her and its mine now. You should be glad that I did not snatch her away from you when you are still alive dear brother. She will be mine soon! Whether she is married or not doesn't concern me. I'll kill her husband eventually.
When he saw that her eyes were on something far away, he followed her eye line. There was a man standing tall who gave out a powerful aura equally to his. 'Is that the husband?' he thought. Feeling impolite, Kaoru cut her sight and faced back to him.
"Sorry. My husband is home. It's a pleasure chatting with you." Kaoru said as she excused herself.
"Hold on. Maybe we could meet out for some tea if it's possible. Is there any way that I can contact you? Unless you do not accept me as a friend..." Battousai asked taking his cell phone out, stopping her.
Kaoru was someone who doesn't give her numbers away easily unless she trusted him or her. Although she knew Battousai just a few minutes, she found a strangely familiar feeling towards him as if she knew him long ago.
"No! Of course not!" Kaoru exclaimed as she told him her number and went off.
