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Sinful Temptation
Murder and seduction was the plan, not anywhere along those lines did love ever become involved…
Thanks to everyone who reviewed it really means a lot! I guess the end of the last chapter was a bit surprising but hey, the genre is suspense! Well here it is, the last chapter, after this I have the epilogue and the decision about which story I should write next. I hope you all enjoy this chapter and please leave a review when you're done!
Chapter 9
-II-
"You have a made a wise choice darling," Katsuo said, extending his hand forward, his face bathed in contentment.
Rei curved her head over and took one last good look at Kaiba as she grasped Katsuo's hand; her heartbreaking violet eyes black with sorrow never left his impassive sapphire ones.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," she said, her voice was hollow as she attempted to hold back any oncoming tears.
God dammit at least show some emotion! Don't you care! Didn't you feel anything when we were together? What the hell? C'mon say something!
His posture was stable even at this time, his face serious as if he were talking to an owner of another company, his hair was a bit dishevelled from working and the blazer of his suit and his cobalt tie hung casually on his leather chair, his white shirt had the first few buttons open but there were a few creases in it from sitting in front of his computer all day. All in all he looked he had worked a bit too hard that day, nothing more, nothing less.
Her eyes remained on him, her insides screaming, tearing open, everything inside her just wanted to kill the man standing before her, the man that ruined her life. It was almost amusing how life could do this to you, the man of your life could either break or make your life. He could take or give. Kaiba broke her life into pieces, and then ran over them with his Ferrari, each piece smaller but the love was no less; she had expectations from him, he gave her freedom and yet made her limited, it was as if loving him made her free however put fences around her independence.
Katsuo firmly held her hand as he tugged it forward, towards the door. He pulled Rei, she had to move, he wouldn't say anything to her. Her eyes watched him, within the darkness of his office her eyes radiated, watering slightly, her hair swayed back and forth, her complexion much more pale then its regular tone.
Kaiba. Please say something. Anything…
He hauled her out, she paused for a minute at the door, her eyes trying to penetrate the barrier around his emotions.
Nothing.
She left him, he heard the elevator open up and she left with him. The room was quiet, dark clouds hovered in the sky, over the moon, it was dark in his office, the only light from the luminous glow of the computer screen.
"Please don't leave…" Kaiba whispered.
-II-
She collapsed onto the sofa, it was morning but sleep had not come to her easily. So many times she had drove herself up to call him once, just once. Just to hear the softness of his breathing over the phone.
Rei put her face in her hands and just breathed, in and out, slowly, her chest moving up and down she tried to calm herself down, just then the doorbell rang. Sluggishly getting up and she moved towards the door, looking through the tiny peephole she saw Duke, the first smile in many days appeared on her lips as she opened the door and let him in.
"Wow…you look terrible!" He exclaimed as he fell onto her black leather sofa.
"Gee, thanks," she replied sarcastically as she sat down beside him.
He looked over at her, his emerald eyes full of concern. "What's wrong?"
She looked over at him, surprised by his sudden change in mood. "What do you mean?" Rei asked apprehensively, pushing a few loose strands of hair back.
"You've seemed a bit off for the past few days," he said uneasily.
"Oh you know, exams coming and all," she smiled at him.
"Oh."
A moment of awkward silence passed between the two, the only sound was the ticking of the clock above them.
"I was thinking we could go out for a bit, it's really nice out now and I thought we could walk around the park," Duke proposed.
She looked down, thought for a moment and smirked. "Only if you're up for my company," she bounced out of her seat and went down the hall to get ready.
Duke leaned back and spread his arms out and sighed. "I'm ready to be in your company for the rest of my life."
-II-
"Aw fuck," Kaiba rolled over in his bed and looked at the alarm clock on his dresser. He was late. Sleep hadn't come to the blue-eyed CEO, all night all he could think about was Rei. She had come into his life and suddenly became something he neede; he craved Rei. But all this time was she really who she came out to be? He didn't have a clue, just last night everything came crashing down around him when he found out he only met her because he was supposed to be killed.
"This is insane," he thought as he unsteadily sat up and looked around his room. He made everything for himself, Gozuburo left him with nothing but he made it something. This was his legacy, without any help from anyone, for all these years he had been alone, Mokuba was there, he was there to keep him going, to remind him of who this was all for. But Rei, she was…amazing. She was everything a woman should be, strong, independent…mouthy, everything he looked for she had.
"Why did I let her do this to me?" He buried his head into his hands and sat silently on his bed, his eyes were bloodshot and his hair unkempt from tossing and turning all night. There was no denying that he had fallen deep into the void, the demeanour he kept was to get him out of these kinds of situations but now he had met his match.
He loved Rei Sachiko.
-II-
Cherry blossoms gently soared in the spring breeze, all around the two it rained cherry blossoms. It was perfect. Duke looked over at Rei, she was perfect. The way the wind would blow her hair over her face, the coy smile that would come to her face as she moved her hair away, her eyes so innocent, so tender yet something pulled them far down.
Rei held her hand out and caught a pink flower, she gazed at it longingly before the wind took it away from her.
"Duke…?"
"Yeah?"
"How do you know when you really love someone?" Rei asked softly.
Duke grinned. "Well I think it's something like a sensation that you get on a random day."
Rei laughed.
"I'm serious," he said sincerely. He stopped walking and stared at her. "Rei, I don't think anyone ever knows right away if they're in love, it's something that stays with you for a long time till you just wake up one day and think to yourself 'I'm in love', you know?"
She nodded. "Duke," she paused. "Have you ever been in love?" Her eyes curiously looked up at him.
"I dunno," his eyes looked passed her and up at the clear blue sky. "There's something in here," he put his hand to his heart. "But I don't know what it is yet." He glanced back at her, "what about you?"
She sighed. "I am in love."
Duke gazed at her but she wasn't looking at him, she looked forward, her eyes distant and distraught.
"But mine's a one way thing, you know? I mean I love him with all my heart and I have no idea about how he feels; in my heart I want him to love me. I just want that sensation about how it would feel if we could really be together, just to wake up every morning to know that there's someone I have to wake up for, to smile for, to laugh for, to…" she halted briefly. "Cry for."
"Rei," he stopped and held her arms. "If you love someone tell them 'cause you never know when they might be falling out of love with you. This guy…" Damn he hated being the friend. "Would be crazy to lose a girl as incredible and as wonderful as you."
She felt her heart pound within her chest, her hands moved up and held Duke's black jacket, she pulled it forward so slightly so she could feel that electricity tingle through her body and they slid passed each other. In the heart that Kaiba had dominated there was a little section which had been occupied by Duke, he was so sweet and gentle, he made her feel warm inside, but most of all, he made her smile.
"Rei…" His voice was so heavy and deep. "You're breathtaking, gorgeous, and just so damn sexy."
Rei laughed.
"Everything a man such as myself doesn't deserve. But…"
"But…?" She whispered, her voice low and faint.
"I love you Rei."
All she could do was stare into those jade eyes. Her body was tense, her heart was racing, and mind halted immediately. Gradually, after what seemed like an eternity to Duke she lifted her pale hand and caressed his cheek. Her fingertips slightly grazed his lips as she went down to his neck. Her violet eyes were subtle as she looked up at him.
"I love you too Duke."
There lips met in a magical kiss, they moved in harmony, the wind played around with them as it pushed them closer together, the birds chirped their song as it rained cherry blossoms around them. Everything in the world suddenly felt lighter to Rei, a burden had been elevated as she pushed herself closer to Duke, his hand slipped around her waist as his other hand ran through her silky locks.
Perfection.
-II-
He sat in his office. Alone. Just like it had always been.
"Big brother!" Mokuba's chirpy voice interrupted his solitude. He looked up at him, his little brother's eyes radiated through the darkness.
"What is it Mokuba?" Kaiba asked, picking up his glass and taking a sip.
"Roland's going to drop me off at my friend's sleepover now, I just wanted to say bye before I left," he replied as he slowly closed the door.
"Wait!"
Mokuba looked back, he saw his brother, depressed than he had ever been before.
"Come here," his voice was dry.
Gradually Mokuba approached his older brother's desk. "Y-yes…?" He stuttered.
"Have a good time," Kaiba muttered drearily as he put his arms around his younger brother. His weight pushed Mokuba down but nonetheless he returned the embrace. Something inside both the Kaibas told them that this was the right thing to do at the moment. As they pulled away from each other Mokuba glanced up at his brother.
"I'll miss you Seto," he whispered as he walked out of the shadows of the office.
-II-
Closing the door behind her Rei sighed. It had been a long night. She sat at the tip of the sofa and leaned back, letting the cool material calm her raging insides. Everything that was happening was too much for her, she just wanted to pack up and leave right now but how could she? Suspicion would arise and fingers would be pointed; how could she get so involved with Kaiba?
She was falling deep, so deep that no one could save her. She was out of safety's reach and in the clutches of the hell she made for herself.
Rei stretched out on her couch and lay there, silently, bathing in her own misery. Suddenly the ring of the phone echoed through the lonely walls of her home. Lazily, her hand reach above her head and to the phone.
"Hello?" Rei asked idly.
Heavy breathing could be heard on the other line but no words were spoken.
"Hello?" Rei repeated, this time with a bit of annoyance.
He sighed, and tilted his chair. The light poured in from the large window from behind him, his office illuminated with the eerie glow of the moonlight, it was almost soothing to sit there like that.
What would he say to her?
"Are you going to say anything?" She asked. Rei froze for a moment. "Seto?" She gently whispered.
He put the phone down.
"Fuck!" Rei mumbled in her frustration while she set the phone down.
He stared down at the phone. "I'm sorry Rei."
Putting his hands down on his desk he thought for a moment. He couldn't let this bring him down; slowly he turned on his computer and let his loneliness become consumed by his work. Deeply engrossed in the latest project he'd been working on he soon realized that a major file was missing from his computer, leaning back in his chair he sipped the vodka and searched his entire computer for the document. All his searching had become futile as he remember he was last working on it in his office, through the 'incident' he must've forgotten to send the work to himself. Grabbing his coat he quickly ran out to his car and started the engine.
I won't be out long. I'll come back as soon as possible.
-II-
"489 Abefall Road, 11 tonight. We'll discuss the rest of our 'agreement' there."
A cool wind had settled around this area. Rei tightened the jacket around her body, goose bumps had formed and the hair on her back rose as she walked over the garbage scattered everyone. Looking around she figured that this region must've been an old industrial site, all the ancient machinery and debris everywhere had given off an odour. Putting her hand over her nose she came a large and looming warehouse, this had to be where Katsuo was.
Pulling the door open she was abruptly hit with cobwebs and dust, the mustiness of the shack sent chills up her spine as she slowly crept across the creaking floors. Grabbing on the handrail that led downstairs she tiptoed down the rickety staircase; sweat developed on her forehead as she trembled, something about this place did something to her.
"You boys are doing a fine job! Keep it up!"
That's Katsuo's voice.
"If…I e-ever get…out of this K-Katsuo…I-I'll kill you."
Kaiba!
Rei swiftly jumped the last few steps and ran into the large room which was occupied by Katsuo, who looked rather smug. And Rei soon found out why. There on the ground was a wounded Seto Kaiba, blood splattered the floor around him, his hair covered with hardened blood as new blood poured from his jaw and nose. His hands and legs were tied, painfully he tried to move to his side to see who it was but managed to cause even more soreness to himself.
"Kaiba…" she slowly advanced towards him, her hands out trying to touch him.
"You worry too much darling," he said, pulling her back and kissing her gently upon her neck.
She furiously pushed him away. "Why are you doing to him? Tell me!" She demanded, falling onto the floor beside him, her clothes becoming drenched in his blood.
"Well…" he began. "We still have a deal," he dropped a pistol into her lap.
"But…"
"C'mon Rei, Seto Kaiba won't do anything for you, instead he'll just use you and throw you away. That's what rich and conceited people like him do."
His face was bruised but no tears came to his eyes. Those sapphire eyes, so deep like the ocean, suffering came to those who managed to reach the bottom. His white shirt was torn and filthy, his body limp as he attempted to raise his head to look up at her.
"Rei…" his voice was rough and scratchy.
She hastily moved back, away from him. Her hand shakily rose to point the weapon at the heart of the man she loved.
"Pull the trigger," Katsuo cooed.
He doesn't love me…"End his pain…"
Then who will end mine?"Kill the filthy bastard!"
I meant nothing to him…"Fire!"
Her finger slid over the cool metal; gunshot roared throughout the room, the stench of gunpowder overwhelmed her senses as she watched his limp body collapsed to the cold ground. Everything moved so slowly, she dropped the gun and fell to the ground.
What have I done?