"What did you say? Kaoru had been in an accident and had lost her memories?" Sayo exclaimed.
"Yes. She had a boyfriend at the time. His name is Himura Kenshin. It was me who introduced him to her. Kenshin was attracted to her like a bee to honey when he first saw my baby cousin who was younger than him by five years. Kaoru was still a junior school student and Kenshin was still a trainee doctor who was aspiring.
It was when she came to meet me that gave Kenshin the opportunity to know her, set his eyes on her and eventually gave up his life for her. At first I objected because of their age gap but Kaoru who proved to me that age is not a matter when both are in love. Those times were the happiest for both of them. He was also the one who took Kaoru's grieve away when her father passed away.
It was then that I know that both of them will get married in the future. Kenshin treated her like a princess and protected her like a knight. As for Kaoru, once she's in loved with someone, she will never initiate the break-up. She stood firm on Kenshin's side when there were rumours saying Kenshin had an affair his personal nurse, Tomoe. They went through thick and thin together.
Kenshin had even bought a piece of land and built a small cottage designed specially for Kaoru. He knew that my cousin always wanted to have her own kendo dojo and so he connected one behind the cottage. There were Kaoru's favourite jasmine flowers planted everywhere. The cottage was done in a year time. By that time, they had been together for two years and Kaoru had just adjusted into her high school life. No matter how busy Kenshin was, he made time for Kaoru.
All of us were invited to the cottage. If I have not seen it by myself, I would not have believed that when a man is in love with the right woman, he would make huge sacrifices. Kenshin had done many things just to see Kaoru's radiant smile. Whenever Kaoru was feeling down, they would stay a night in that cottage.
I was not worried about what Kenshin would do to her during those nights because I know that he will wait for Kaoru to be ready if that's what you guys are thinking whether they had bedded.
He had even pleaded us before. He wanted us to protect Kaoru when he's not around. Because of his intelligence, he was needed to fly over to other country to help out in the operations. Kaoru was always the first in his mind. Their bond had been going strong for five years until that fateful afternoon. It was also the day Kenshin had intended to propose to Kaoru. He had asked for my blessing which I gave but..." Megumi couldn't continue and started to cry and lay onto Sano's shoulder.
"A drunken man driving a big truck was driving out of lane and was driving towards their car. To protect his love, Kenshin turned the stirring wheel but it was a busy road. Their car crashed into another. Kenshin would be the one who survived if he had not covered himself onto Kaoru's body to decrease the impact. That was what the police told us when they went to the place of accident.
We didn't know how to explain to Kaoru about the death about Kenshin when she woke up. We took immediate actions while Kaoru was still in coma. We went to their cottage and cleared everything; their photos and sharp objects. We were relieved but yet afraid when the doctor told us that Kaoru had her head injured and may lose all her memories but when she woke up, she remembered all of us. All of us but him.
That was the time when we had decided not to say a thing about Kenshin. Kaoru would break down into pieces. She will become into another person. She will not be who she is now. Although there are still some difference but as long as her soul and spirit is preserved, we'll do anything. The times when Kaoru was with Kenshin were the days she looked like a beautiful angel fallen on earth just for Kenshin. Everyone was affected. As long as Kaoru was with him, their surrounding will have a sort of magnetic pull. Even we were envious of the couple." Misao continued as tears dripped down in big drops.
"So, what is with the male model? Battousai?" Shouzo asked when Sayo cried in his chest.
"If you had not notice, his full name is Himura Battousai. He was the elder twin brother of Kenshin. Both equally intelligent, having the same good looks and equally skilled sword-fighting style. One thing that is different was their character. Kenshin is more of the gentle side but if anything that concerned about Kaoru; his eyes will go amber like Battousai. As for the cross scar on Battousai's cheeks, it was made by Kaoru.
Kaoru and the group of us were introduced to Kenshin's family. That man was a rich chap but no one cared. That was the first time we met Battousai. He was cold, unsociable and had a venom mouth. Kaoru hated his guts and frequently argued with him but all of us thought differently.
We could see that Battousai was playing with Kaoru. Whenever Kaoru was near, he would stare at her with calm soft violet eyes. If it wasn't the scar, we would have thought that he was Kenshin.
Jealously brought him that scar. We were having a picnic at Kenshin's mansion. The ever sweet couple was hugging each other, laughing and smiling. It was then that Kaoru wanted to fly the kite made by Kenshin. Battousai had cut off the thread and the kite flew away when Kaoru was alone flying it. In anger, Kaoru pushed him roughly.
Our jou-chan's strength is unpredictable. Battousai lost his balance and rolled down the slope, scrapping his cheek against a broken glass with the shape of a cross. Instead of beating the hell out of Kaoru, he walked away. Jou-chan had taken care of him until his scar was healed.
It was then that Kenshin knew that his brother was in love with his girlfriend. He warned Battousai not to go near Kaoru and he unexpectedly agreed. That was the last time we ever saw him during our gatherings. We did see him again at Kenshin's funeral.
Now that Kenshin is dead, he had the chance finally. That why we were shocked when he was at Sayo's party and even danced with Kaoru. We didn't stop them because Kaoru seem to have no idea of who he was. Right... now troubles are coming... Amakusa knew about Kenshin. He had checked Kaoru's background." Sano continued as he smoothen Megumi.
"No wonder brother is so angry. He's jealous..." Sayo said as she wiped off her tears.
"That is where we found out that your brother had fallen deep for Kaoru. As for the later parts, Sano will get it from Kaoru later." Aoshi said calmly.
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Enishi had seen those pictures in the magazine. Knowing that Amakusa will not be caring Kaoru at the moment, it will be his perfect chance. He decided to look up for Kaoru tonight at her working place, the DARK-side pub.
