Title – Destined together

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Chapter 15

No One's POV

"It's …Tokura Misaki"

Kai face-palmed… 'What the hell is he thinking?!' he thought as he glared intensely at Miwa.

"Miwa! Are you out of your mind?" Kai asked…er…gritted out, slamming both of his palms on the table as he stood up.

Miwa, Ren, Aichi and Asaka flinched as the table creaked from the impact. Kai's face held anger indicating to his friends that he didn't like the idea at all. Miwa tugged on his collar and gulped before smiling apologetically. Genryu stared at his nephew, quite shocked at the sudden action.

"I can't believe it…" Genryu spoke, melting the ice surrounding them. "What is the meaning of this, Toshiki?" asked Genryu, now frowning. Kai sighed as he composed himself.

"It's nothing like that, Uncle" he replied, running his hand through his hair. "It's just…" he paused, unable to explain. What should he say anyway…? Before he could form any good explanation, Genryu recalled something.

"Hold on… Tokura Misaki…? The Tokura heir? Didn't she go missing?" Genryu asked suddenly. "…After your meeting, am I correct? I read the news" he completed looking at Kai.

"Yes" Kai replied monotonously.

"Don't tell me its love at first sight, Toshiki. I know you. Besides, I thought you must have rejected her like others so I didn't ask. Did you know her before this meeting?" Genryu said, knitting his eyebrows. Kai was about to answer but was interrupted when his uncle's cell phone rang. Genryu picked up his cell phone from the table as only important clients' call him. He frowned.

"Excuse me. I need to attend this call" Genryu excused himself and left.

Once Genryu left, Miwa sweated. Ren and Aichi sighed. Asaka glanced at the four men. Once Genryu left, all the four braced themselves for the scolding. Kai's menacing glare thrown at his friends gave Miwa chill down his spine that he involuntarily shivered along with Aichi and Asaka except Ren. For once, Ren looked serious.

"Miwa, what is wrong with you? Are you insane to even think of an idea like that?" questioned Kai, enraged.

Miwa rolled his eyes, recovering from kai's glare. "Do you have any other idea?" he challenged instead.

"…"

"We can clearly see how badly you want to tell your uncle to stop taking decisions for you but you won't. And the good thing is, your uncle doesn't know about the failure of your latest marriage interview with Nee-san since it was arranged by Oracle Corps. If you don't agree than go marry Kourin-san" Miwa continued, looking away and huffed.

"I know Kourin-san as she was in my school. She's nice but… Miwa-kun is right… Kai-kun, you once told me not to force myself into something I don't want to do. I know, in this case, it's hard for you so you just have to rely on us" Aichi spoke.

"Not you too, Aichi… And I didn't know you know her" Kai sighed while Aichi smiled sheepishly.

"We just want to help you, Kai-sama… They are right and Misaki-chan will understand. Besides, we are your friends… right, Ren-sama?" Asaka cut in. Ren nodded.

"Guys… I know you are trying to help but… This is wrong. I cannot approve of this idea of yours" Kai stated.

"Kai, if you follow your uncle, you have no choice but to marry Tatsunagi woman… and if you agree with Miwa-kun's idea, you can avoid this marriage thing. We all know you don't want to get married. You, I mean, we all know once you get engaged, you'll have no way out of this since your uncle arranged this" stated Ren, shrugging. He continued, "If I were you, I would go with Miwa-kun's idea. At least, you will be able to avoid your engagement… which is next week, by the way. So you have neither time nor new idea for that matter or to change your uncle's mind. Besides, you have to put this act up until your uncle leaves. Later tell him you broke up or something"

Everyone in the room stared at Ren. Kai's eyebrows knitted in contemplation. Kai hated it when Ren bring out his serious side, the one showing off his business attitude and spoke bluntly, where he spares no room for anyone to argue.

"You are telling me to deceive my uncle" kai reasoned.

"Are you really deceiving him?" challenged Miwa and it had surprised Kai. He continued, "I can't believe you're this clueless and you call Ren that. No offence, Ren"

"What do you mean, Miwa-kun?" Ren blinked, raising an eyebrow. The others eyed him and sighed.

"What are you implying? That I like-…" Kai paused when the door opened and Genryu entered.

"So let's continue, shall we?" Genryu said. "So I take it she's the reason you're rejecting the other proposals. And since when are you courting her?" he enquired.

"It's nothing important, Uncle…" Kai replied.

"I want you to answer me properly and not these nonchalant replies, Toshiki" Genryu's voice was stern.

Kai sighed, exasperated. He didn't know how or what he should explain. Looking at his uncle's face, he could tell Genryu was trying to control his anger and also how confused he was. He glanced at his friends who looked anxious. He has to decide fast. Tell his uncle the truth and be engaged to Kourin or follow Miwa's plan. What's worse, even if he went with Miwa's idea, they didn't even get to come up with a story yet! No thoughts came in his mind and admitting defeat, he chose to trust his friends. He suddenly felt uncomfortable with his choice of lying to his uncle. He cleared his throat.

"Since Miwa knows everything… why don't you explain, Miwa?" Kai suggested and Genryu noticed his nephew looked strangely uncomfortable.

"Eh?! Me? Oh… Umm… Well… You see…" Miwa sputtered at the sudden attention Genryu gave him. "Uh… Kai-kun had seen her in one of the charity ball and he was impressed by how she stood up to some man who had acted rudely to a servant. He was intrigued because she's the only woman who had ignored him and paid him no attention unlike other women. Since then he saw her at many places and had a secret crush on her and later realized he really likes her. Then this last week, he finally talked to her through that 'Marriage interview'. He finally confessed to her and she accepted him and now… they're… a couple! Oh and… regarding her disappearance… some people are after her so Kai-kun is hiding her. She's staying here at Kai's right now" Miwa explained causing everyone except Kai to stare at him in admiration. Kai, on the other hand, was astonished but stayed composed.

Everyone stared at Genryu for a surprised expression but he looked unfazed. Miwa suddenly felt unsure of himself. The straight face Genryu gave them made him think that Genryu had seen through his lie. He had congratulated himself for coming up with a story like this in mere seconds. He didn't know he was holding his breath until Genryu spoke.

"I see…" said Genryu and frowned. Looking at Kai, he continued "I am disappointed you chose to keep your relationship a secret from me. However, I have to see for myself if she is worthy of you, Toshiki. Only then I'll approve of this relationship. Excuse me for I have a meeting with Soryu-san and you are not coming with me" he said and the hidden anger in his tone didn't go unnoticed by Kai.

"I… understand, Uncle" Kai said as he expected this reaction from his uncle. His uncle's 'I am disappointed' is a very big deal, he knew. "But… I have a favor to ask of you" he stated, bowing which surprised everyone in the room.

"What is it?" asked Genryu, frowning. His Nephew rarely asks for favors…

"Please do not tell anyone about Tokura's whereabouts… not even her corporation. She's in danger" Kai said. Genryu was now more surprised at his Nephew's behavior for his eyes widened for a split second.

"Hn" Genryu grunted in agreement, eyeing his Nephew. 'This woman… has changed him. It's hard to believe' he thought as he gave a curt nod to Kai before leaving the room.

Once Genryu left, Kai ran his hand through his hair while others in the room exhaled deeply oblivious to the uncle's anger. However, Aichi, Miwa, Ren and Asaka were still surprised at Kai for what they consider the 'Act of Kindness'. Knowing Kai for a long time, they knew Kai rarely bowed and asked favor like that and… for the one woman who he claimed not to like! He sure threw his pride out the window without him knowing…

Well… They understood his 'Reason for Kindness'… But they were up for another problem…

"So any ideas how to persuade Misaki-chan…?" asked Asaka.

"Hn. She's my maid so that's easy" Kai stated and smirked. The others sweat dropped.

Oh, how wrong he was…

Meanwhile…

"What's wrong with this guy? I can't believe he would do this! He told me I'm a guest here for the time being" Misaki mumbled along the way.

"Wait! Boss Lady! I mean Misaki-san!" Naoki ran after her.

Misaki stomped angrily towards the stairs but Naoki stopped by standing in front of her. She glared at him as she stood in front of him.

"Naoki, move aside. I don't have time. He has to answer me!"

"You can't just barge in his office and you know it. He's with his uncle. He must have a reason for this!"

"And that's what I want to ask" said Misaki and sighed. "Listen Naoki, I'll only take few hours outside" she reasoned, tapping her foot impatiently on the floor and crossing her arms. Naoki sighed at Misaki's impatience.

"At least, tell me what the matter is? Someone named Kamu… Katsuruki called and you started acting like this. I cannot let you pass" saying this, Naoki tried to block the wide stairway. Misaki sighed defeated. By now, Rukino and Ishida reached them to see what the commotion was.

"It's Kamui Katsuragi! Fine! My uncle is in hospital! I have to go see him!" Misaki snapped at him. "I must see him. Please. It's all my fault… he's…" she continued, looking aside defeated.

Naoki, Rukino and Shingo were surprised by the news. They glanced at each other than nodded in understanding.

"What should we do Rukino-san?" asked Naoki, looking at the older woman for an answer.

"I think… She should go see him… But Toshiki said…"

"I promise I'll be back as soon as possible. Please, guys… I just want to see my uncle once… to see for myself if he's alright…"

"All right, Misaki-san… But you should cover up so no one recognize you"

"Well… then. Keep this with you and don't forget to update us" said Shingo, handing his cell phone to Misaki.

"I think… Toshiki will understand how dire your situation is… Let's get you changed. Come on" said Rukino and smiled.

"Guys… Thank you for understanding. I'll come back soon before he knows it" said Misaki as she left with Rukino. Naoki and Shingo glanced at each other.

"He'll understand if he knows, right…?" Naoki asked unsurely.

"She'll come before he knows, right…?" Shingo asked, doubtfully.

That Evening….

Kai was back in his room and he didn't encounter anyone on the way from his office to his room. He had taken a bath and was now feeling quite refreshed. He recalled the day's events and exhaled deeply. He had quite a dreadful day, he sighed.

His uncle had left after the revelation of his 'relationship' and still wasn't back. He knew his uncle was angry as he didn't even let Kai accompany him to the meeting with Leon Soryu. Since then, he had a busy day attending the two more conferences and the long discussion kept his mind busy and made him tired. He didn't want to think about this but he was slightly upset that his uncle was mad at him even if his uncle hadn't clearly mentioned but he knew. Yes, he was mad when he heard about his engagement with Kourin Tatsunagi but he shouldn't have made a scene like that in front of everyone. He was not like himself at all… He must have behaved. He was taught to be reserved. Yet he lashed out at the mention of marrying another woman. He felt wrong and since he's mostly thinking of one woman and that is…

'Wait… what the hell am I thinking?! Something's wrong with me'

Kai stood up abruptly and exhaled deeply. He remembered he has to talk to Misaki. He just knew she'll glare at him and reject the idea of being his fake girlfriend but he has an ace up his sleeve; the contract she had signed to be his maid. He hadn't seen her annoyed face or glare whole day and he almost smirked at the thought. He frowned. 'Why the hell am I thinking about her reactions?! It's all Miwa's fault!' he thought, furiously.

'I'll just ask her… uh… professionally. Yeah'

With that thought in mind, he left his room.

Few Minutes Later…

'Where the hell is she?!' thought Kai, glaring at nothing in particular.

He had checked her room but she wasn't there. He had walked the whole house but couldn't find her. He had passed Naoki and Ishida a while ago but decided not to ask them thinking she must be around somewhere. He noticed the two boys left as soon as they glanced at him which he found rather strange but ignored it. Thinking she might be in the kitchen, he walked to the kitchen.

"Ah… Toshiki… Welcome! How was your day?" greeted a smiling Rukino. Kai dismissed the thought that Rukino's smile seemed off.

"Not good" replied Kai honestly and sighed as he opened the fridge for a drink. He found a can of coke and drank it while glancing around.

"I see… You look tired. Why don't you go rest? I'll call once the dinner is ready" Rukino suggested then glance at Naoki and Shingo who just entered the kitchen.

Kai raised an eyebrow at this. He eyed the three. Ishida and Shingo glanced at each other before working on some menial chores. Rukino went back to stir what seemed like curry. The three were awfully quiet, noted Kai.

"Where's Tokura?" asked Kai. The three tensed at the question, he noticed. "Is she in the garden? I need to talk to her" he added before drinking the coke.

"Misaki-chan… is… not home, Toshiki…" answered Rukino as she turned to face him. She turned off the stove and sighed.

"What?!" Kai almost spit out the coke but stopped himself.

"It was an emergency… Her uncle had an accident and she had to go see him. She was on the verge of crying… She wanted to ask you but-…" explained Rukino but paused at Kai's glare.

"Umm… b-but you were b-busy so…" completed Shingo. Naoki was surprisingly quiet after looking at Kai's face. Rukino was about to speak but Kai interrupted her by slamming the coke on the isle which caused the two boys to step back.

"I told you all not to let her out, didn't I? Where had she gone?" Kai's voice was low as he questioned looking at Naoki who sweated.

"I-I told her t-that too! But t-than Boss Lady was about to cry!" defended Naoki while stuttering.

"She went to City Hospital. She must be on her way and don't worry Toshiki… She's well covered so no one will recognize her" Rukino said before Kai snaps.

"That's not the point…" Kai ran a hand through his hair and exhaled. "There are people after her" he stated.

"What?!" the three exclaimed.

"I'm calling her back right now"

"Please calm down, Kai-kun. I talked to her twenty minutes ago. She has my cell phone" said Shingo and Naoki nodded curtly.

"I see…" Kai pulled out his cell phone and called on Shingo's number. A few rings later, he heard Misaki's voice.

"K-Kai-sama… You're home already?"

"Yes. Where are you, Tokura? Tell me your location"

"I… Well… I'm on my way already. Just passed the Opera Theatre…" came Misaki's frustrated voice. "I'll be there in few minutes. No need to-… HEY! What are you doing! LET ME GO! YOU-…" and then the call ended.

"Tokura! What happened?" asked Kai but he got no response. He tried calling again but to no avail.

"Noaki. Get the car. Hurry!"

To be continued….

A/N- Oh… the sudden turn of events! Exciting! Well… Miwa did a good job covering up, didn't he? Ahem… don't forget to share your thoughts! It's great to know you guys waited this long and thank you for liking this story! Oh and don't forget to Review if you love these ships! Thanks a lot! ^^