Rain kept on staring at him, looking at the way his hair fell on his face , how his nose seemed shaped by the shadows of the light , how his thin lips were always open when he waited for a reply. Domon asked again "What's my present?" Rain snapped out of it. "You know…the food smells great". Domon pulled her closer to him and she blushed. "Rain , tell me." "Oh Domon, don't be such a baby." "Me a baby?" "Yes , you! You'll like it , hopefully." Domon Kasshu wasn't giving up .He was going to find out what his present was.
Back in the dinning room the women were helping to set the table. George watched as Domon stayed on a corner , lost in his thoughts. At first it didn't surprise him but as the minutes passed George eventually walked up to him. "Domon" "Mhh?" "Have you gotten Miss Rain something?" Domon looked curiously at George, it never crossed his mind that he should get something for Rain. "No"- his reply was low . George looked at him and put a hand on his shoulder .Finally George said "Dinner's ready."
"Well, dig in people and Merry Christmas!"-Chivodees voice was the cue for everybody to start clapping and eating. Chivodee attacked the turkey plate while graciously Marie Louise drank some red wine. "You don't have to act like a pig , you know" said Sai Saici. "Well , he's one" said George and everybody laughed. Rain pleasantly said " We're very happy to be here Chivodee , thank you." Everybody then thanked the American who was too busy devouring his food and the night kept pleasant as the memorable jokes of Chivodee were heard and Sai Saicis new "love" battles too. "Who's the man!-asked Chivodee half drunk. "Do you really want us to answer that?" asked Natasha also a little drunk. Laughs were heard as everybody had a great night, and the drinks helped smooth the mood.
Around midnight Rain and Domon went up to their room where Domon would usually wait, for Rain to change, outside. This time Rain forced him in and closed the door. A little confused Domon looked at her but sat on the bed without saying a word. "Please don't be angry at me for keeping your surprise a secret Domon"-her shy voice sweeter up his heart and he managed to say "I'm not angry Rain". She looked at him and teasingly touched his chin "Promise?" How could the King of Hearts resist to that kind of touching? He nodded and Rain smiled pleased that her Libra charm always worked for her , even with Domon. Finally she said "It's time for your surprise"
She went inside the closet while Domon waited in the same spot. He couldn't help but to look at the curves of the woman bending down and he blushed , then looked away. She finally brought out a box and placed it next to him. "Merry Christmas Domon." Domon blushed and took it in his arms. He opened it and his face had a weird look… " A suit?" "Well Domon…you don't have one and you'll need one for new year's eve." Domon shrugged and now Rain was uncomfortable. She bit her lower lip , said nothing and went inside the bathroom to change. Domon put the box aside , took of his shoes and red cloak and fell to bed. He started thinking "A suit? Why would she give me a suit? She knows I don't like suits. Maybe she didn't know…" His thoughts were interrupted as Rain came out , turned off the lights and went to bed without saying anything. Domon was not pleased as she laid next to him , turned her back on him and tried to sleep . She would usually say "Sweet dreams Domon" but she didn't this time , and he missed that. He thought about asking, then he heard a small sob that was hidden under the pillow. "Maybe I was too harsh on her" he thought, and caressed her shoulder while whispering "I'm sorry Rain … I liked it ." She turned to him , eyes full of tears and hugged him tight. "No you didn't .I'm sorry for giving it to you." "No Rain , it's okay , come on ."-he hugged her tightly and rested her head on his shoulders and felt how Rain cried to let her emotions out. He didn't move but his heart was shattered knowing that he made her cry. He tried to sound as sweet as possible "I love you , and I liked it." At that Rain looked up to him , and stopped crying when she met his eyes. Under the moonlight , even though it was dark, she could see Domons features and a small smile in the corner of his lips. She then felt how he kissed her softly and Rain's body shivered. Her angriness went away and within the strong embrace of her loved one she fell asleep. "I ll promise you I wont make you cry anymore"- thought Domon as he watched her sleep. "Just wait till new year's Rain"- he whispered and kissed her forehead.