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Chapter 6
Jell-O Mold: New Neighbors
November 10, 1995
Kaoru was sitting on her chair doing the financial work for her boss. She and her boss made an agreement to work from home during her maternity leave and after the baby was born. Kaoru's boss was very nice and understanding so it was easy to make the arrangement.
Kaoru wasn't happy to learn she had to gain 25 to 35 pounds, but if it was good for the baby she'd do it. Her cravings had consisted of strange tastes. She was dying for a ham and pickled sandwich with ice cream on top of it which made her want to barf. Suddenly Kaoru held her hand to her mouth and ran to the bathroom where she threw up and flushed the toilet. Kaoru was so sick of barfing and the darn morning sickness. She was developing pregnancy hormones and hot flashes that were driving her crazy. Pregnancy wasn't easy, for her anyway.
Afternoon
"So Kenshin, do you know who these new neighbors are?"
Kenshin held a green jell-o mold in his hand, "One of them is my close friend Sanosuke Sagara. We've known each other since high school."
"What does he do?"
"He just opened his own contracting business here in Tokyo. He has a few clients right now so he'll be making good money."
They had reached the top of the stairs that was just above their apartment.
"Does he have a girlfriend?"
"Fiancée. I haven't met her yet though. She's a doctor. Has a practice here, that's the reason why he opened business here. To be closer to her."
"Sounds like she got a great guy."
"Yeah, if you think Sano's a great guy."
Kaoru didn't understand what he meant but saw his smile and she smiled too. They rang the doorbell and quickly it opened to reveal a man. He was young in his early 20s. He had spiky brown hair and a red headband around his forehead and brown eyes. Kaoru thought he was quite handsome.
"Hey there Kenshin" the two shook hands "good to see you."
"You too Sano" Kenshin turned to Kaoru "This is my good friend, Kaoru Kamiya. Kaoru this is my good friend, Sanosuke Sagara."
"It is very nice to meet you Sanosuke" Kaoru said holding out her hand and giving him a smile.
Sano smiled and took her hand and shook it "Nice to meet you missy. Call me Sano."
'Missy?' Kaoru thought and then replied "Okay."
"Come on in."
So they both went into the apartment.
Once they had settled down in their seats. They began to talk.
"So, Kenshin. Have you heard from Tomoe?"
Kaoru looked at Kenshin puzzled.
"Yes, she's engaged to be married to Akira Kyiosata."
"That's nice. If you stayed with her it would have been you instead of him."
Kaoru spoke up, "Who is Tomoe?"
"Tomoe is…"
"Tomoe was this girl Kenshin dated back in high school" Sano said interrupting Kenshin "he was so in love with her. He'd always get tongue tied whenever she was around. He was like a love sick puppy."
"Oro" Kenshin said with his head down and a hand on his forehead.
"So, missy. What do you do for a living?"
"I'm an accountant for this big company. I'm going to be working from home in about two months."
"Why not now?"
"Maternity leave doesn't start till then."
Sano wide eyed but then smirked at Kenshin, "Kenshin you dog. You're going to be a dad."
"Oro?"
Kaoru blushed, "Kenshin's not the father. It's my ex."
Sano then turned red from embarrassment, "Oh sorry. But congratulations."
Kaoru smiled and replied with a thank you.
Then they heard the door open.
"That's Megumi."
They all got out of the kitchen and headed to the living room where Kenshin and Kaoru were surprised.
Kaoru was the first to speak, "Dr. Takani?"
Megumi stood there surprised, "Miss Kamiya. Mr. Himura. This is a surprise."
Sano then spoke, "You guys know each other?"
"Miss Kamiya is my patient."
"Oh. Well, Kenshin is my very good friend from high school and Kaoru is his friend."
Kenshin then replied, "We are also your new neighbors."
Megumi replied with a smile, "Well, this is very grand. Now I'll be able to inform Kaoru of appointments and with her baby."
'This will be interesting' Kaoru thought with a smile.
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