When Past Meets Present

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Chapter 15: Two Lost Wedding Rings

A/N: Ok, I'm back from my sabbatical ridiculously early, as it turns out, I'm not going to be THAT busy, I'll probably have tons of time over this weekend to write, also next week I'm not really doing much, just going shopping for my award's show dress, and doing some homework, so I'm back!

Shy-Princess: Mm, nope, it's not the guy Usagi's marrying though that would be a good twist (quickly steals idea) haha, actually it's someone worse, much worse (shifty eyes)

NoCareChakara: Yes Ma'am! More chappies coming right up!

SaSuKe-LuVeR-KaRa: Thanks; I'm glad you don't find my story unbearably lame.

DeathIsNearYou: Thanks, Dude? Dudette? I dunno which one, thanks for reviewing, and just for the record I'm a dudette, hehe.

RikkuYukamaru: (Munches on the food) Thank you (munch) for the snacks, they're yummy -

Note: You should read the chapter before this to jog your memory, because even I had to do that

So Ren walked with Shikamaru to her car and Usagi did the same with Neji. What they didn't know was that someone saw everything that was going on, and they didn't like it one bit. Usagi had dropped Neji off at the hotel, and a few minutes later Ren did the same with Shikamaru, Usagi headed to work to see how things were going, while Ren went home, meanwhile Kintaro was at his parent's house, and Maro was working.

(Kintaro's Parents' House)

(Twinkly Music)

Kintaro's Mom: Kintaro, I think your cell phone is ringing…

Kintaro: Hello?

Unknown Woman: Kintaro dear?

Kintaro: Yes? Who's this?

Unknown Woman: It's Kaedae Chiba, your godmother, don't you remember me?

Kintaro: OH, sorry godmother, I didn't recognize your voice…

Kaedae: That's all right; I just called to ask you if you knew where Usagi was this morning.

Kintaro: Yeah, she was having breakfast with a friend.

Kaedae: Not to sound bothersome, but I saw her in a restaurant getting rather cozy with a handsome gentleman.

Kintaro: That doesn't sound like Usagi…no offence godmother, but I don't believe you.

Kaedae: That's all right dear, I'm sure it'll be obvious in the future…

Kintaro: Bye Godmother.

(Click)

Meanwhile Maro was in the middle of briefing the new employees at his café when suddenly he got a call.

Maro: Hello?

Kaedae: Maro darling?

Maro: Hey, Mrs. Chiba, do you need me to go next-door and check your flowers again?

Kaedae: No, not this time…I was just at Ren's restaurant and I saw her sit next to a handsome stranger, and then he went into her car. And I was just asking if there was trouble in paradise, or something along those lines that would make her resort to having an affair.

Maro: Mrs. Chiba…what did I tell you about being a busybody? I doubt that REN would be the one that cheated…

Kaedae: What was that?

Maro: Nothing! Nothing…(whistles)

Kaedae: Hmm, it appears as if one of them is cheating…and I'm going to find out whom…

Ok so you're probably wondering, who is this lady? This is Kaedae Chiba; she is an elderly woman who pretty much knows everyone, she's old, retired, and has pretty much nothing to do all day, so what does she do? She gets others in trouble. If she sees something she'll use it against you without thinking twice. But let's get back to things. So Ren and Usagi went back to Usagi's house and starting chatting casually. Then the topic of Shikamaru and Neji came up.

Usagi: Are you excited to go to the mall with Shikamaru tomorrow?

Ren: Yes, it's going to be so fun…

Usagi: Yeah, just like the old days…

Ren: Dude, they look really good now that they're older…

Usagi: I know, they were cute when they were younger, but now they're plain hot.

Ren: Totally…

Usagi: What do you we'll be doing tomorrow?

Ren: Probably, I'm going to have to go swimsuit shopping, I need a new one.

Usagi: Dude, so do I.

Ren: But there is no way I'm taking Shikamaru along…

Usagi: Yeah, I'm not letting Neji judge me in a swimsuit.

Ren: Speaking of Neji, do you think that—?

Usagi: Ugh, this again? I don't know yet, I've barely gotten time to spend with him so I don't know.

Ren: Haha, well you'll get your opportunity tomorrow…

Usagi: God, I hope so…

So Ren and Usagi chatted a little while more, then it started to get late so Ren said bye to Usagi and went home.

(Ren's House)

Ren saw that Maro had already gotten home judging from the fact that his car was already parked, rather badly as well, he must have been in a hurry. Ren went inside and saw Maro, and she noticed that he was out of breath.

Ren: What's up with you?

Maro: Nothing, I just had to get home really quickly that's all.

Ren: What were you doing?

Maro: (Gulp) Nothing…

Ren: Ok…suspicious…

Maro: Are you going to bed?

Ren: Uh yeah.

Ren went into her bedroom and noticed that the blankets and covers were really askew; she also noticed a new fragrance in the air, it wasn't like a bad smell, but more like a perfume, Ren knew it wasn't hers because the perfume wasn't the type that she liked at all. But Ren ignored at and assumed that it was just a new air freshener or something. Maro walked in and hopped into bed, not noticing anything new. Ren hopped into bed next to him and noticed there were some suspicious stains on her pillow; she saw black marks that looked like mascara, along with sheer pink blotches that were probably lipstick.

Ren: Maro, where did these come from?

Maro: What is that?

Ren: Make up.

Maro: Well they must be from you that is your side of the bed.

Ren: No look, I don't wear mascara, unless it's something big, like the opening of a new restaurant, and I don't wear pink lipstick.

Maro: Oh, well I think I know, one night you must have been really tired and forgot to wash off your make up and stain the pillow, then once you got hot, you must have flipped it over and forgot about it, hence you see them now.

Ren: Uhuh…ok…whatever I'm going to sleep, and I don't have make up on right now.

Maro: That was close; I need to be more careful in the future.

Hmm what is he talking about? So anyway both girls went to bed and Usagi woke up the next day and quickly got ready, she put on some black denim jeans from Ralph Lauren, she then pulled on a black tank top from Express and she put her hair back into a ponytail and put on a pair of black Jimmy Choo sandals. She then hopped into her silver Benz and drove over to Starbucks to pick up coffee for Ren and herself, meanwhile Ren was standing in her closet trying to figure out what to wear, she finally decided on a bright red t-shirt that Iva had designed for her, and her trusty Lucky brand jeans, she then decided to put on a pair of red Manolo Blahnik strappy sandals. She just about finished when she saw Usagi's car out front, she ran over to the car as quickly as her shoes would allow. She hopped into the front passenger seat and took a sip from her coffee. Usagi then drove over to the hotel where Shikamaru and Neji were already waiting outside, looking really handsome as both girls noted. Shikamaru and Neji got in the backseat and then Usagi drove down to the mall. They all hopped out and Usagi and Ren walked over to the Victoria's Secret store.

Neji: You need new lingerie?

Usagi: No, we need new perfume, lotion, and swimsuits.

Shikamaru: Finally something that isn't troublesome.

Ren: You don't actually think that we'll let you follow us inside?

Shikamaru: We figured that it was implied.

Ren: Uh no. You'll wait by the lotion section while Usagi and I go find some cute bathing suits.

Neji: And you guys are possibly going to talk about I don't know…your decisions?

Usagi: Probably.

Usagi and Ren walked indifferently away and started browsing the swimsuit racks. Meanwhile Neji and Shikamaru didn't appreciate having to wonder what on earth the girls could've been talking about.

Neji: I wish we could just walk in without bringing about suspicion.

Shikamaru: Yeah, but how?

Neji: We would have to look like women in order to follow them into the changing room.

Shikamaru: I've got an idea…

Neji: What is it?

Shikamaru: Sexy No Jutsu.

Neji: Do you think it'll work?

Shikamaru: Why not?

So Usagi and Ren had just finished picking out the first bathing suits that they wanted to try on, when they suddenly bumped into two rather pretty girls. One of them had very long black hair that was tied at the very bottom and interesting almond shaped silver eyes, the other one had her hair in a very high sleek ponytail, who looked thoroughly bored. In case you haven't already figured it out, these girls are Neji and Shikamaru in sexy no jutsu form.

Ren: Oh excuse me.

Shikamaru: That's ok.

Usagi: You guys look familiar…

Neji: Oh hehe, I don't think so, we've never met you guys before.

Usagi: What are your names?

Shikamaru: Uh I'm Shi—I mean Shayla.

Neji: And I'm Ne—Nina.

Ren: Ok, nice to meet you guys, are you looking for suits too?

Shikamaru: Yup.

Ren: Do you think you could tell me what you think of my suit? Wait while I change.

Usagi: Same here.

Shikamaru: Sexy No Jutsu finally proved useful.

Ren: Actually, you guys should get suits too!

Shikamaru: No it's ok; actually looking for bathing suits is kinda troubles— I mean kinda bothersome

Ren: Well still you should get one anyway.

Usagi: Ren stop pushing them to buy swimsuits, let's just find some ourselves.

So Ren and Usagi picked out swimsuits and went into the booths to try them on.

Ren (While Still Changing): Usagi, how is your bathing suit?

Usagi: I think it's a little big for me, and now that I've got it on, I can see that it's kinda ugly.

Ren: Lol, uh so anyway HAVE you decided on whether you should pick Kintaro or Neji?

Usagi: Nope, I mean the thing is, if I pick Kintaro, and it turns out that I'm unhappy without Neji, then it would be a total waste, but if I pick Neji and he has to go back home that'll be a total waste as well because Kintaro won't take me back after that.

Ren: Ooh, that sucks…at least I don't have to deal with that anymore…

Usagi: Oh yeah, rub it in why don't ya?

Ren: Heh.

Meanwhile on the other side Neji and Shikamaru were listening intently.

Neji: Usagi is actually considering being with me! But she doesn't want me to leave her again…

Shikamaru: whoa…Ren isn't even thinking about getting back with me, troublesome.

Ren: Yeah mine is ugly as well, why did I even take this one in? Did I take someone else's by mistake?

Usagi: Knowing you, that's very possible.

Ren: Heh.

So Ren and Usagi went back out, with their normal clothes back on much to the disappointment of Shikamaru and Neji—oops I mean Shayla and Nina.

Neji: Didn't find anything that you like?

Usagi: Nope, the one I tried on was so ugly. Ooh this one is nice…

Usagi picked up a black swimsuit that was black with a design of flames on it, and right behind it was a navy blue swimsuit with little cloud designs on it.

Usagi And Ren: Cute!

Neji And Shikamaru: Hehe…yeah…cute…

So Usagi and Ren went back into the changing booths and tried on the bathing suits they went back and Neji and Shikamaru's face went from bored to excited and "I Like" Shikamaru smirked and looked Ren up and down (while still in girl form) while Neji simply got a nosebleed.

Usagi: WTF? Uh are you guys ok?

Neji: Yeah, yeah, hehe (covers nose)

Ren: What is it? (Meaning: Why the fuck are you staring at me bitch!)

Shikamaru: Nothing (Whistles)

Ren: Ook…

So Ren and Usagi went back into the dressing room and started changing back into their regular clothes.

Ren: What was that?

Usagi: I dunno! Those chicks are creepy though…

Ren: Oh I think something is going on with Maro…

Usagi: Why?

Ren: I don't know, like there's just something suspicious…

Usagi: I dunno, he doesn't seem like the 'shady' type to me.

Ren: Yeah I guess so; by the way, Kintaro seemed really odd today…

Usagi: How so?

Ren: Well like, he seemed really paranoid and pissed…

Usagi: Oh, well I guess I'll just deal with it when I get back home.

So Ren and Usagi went out of the dressing booths and to their happiness "Nina and Shayla" were long gone…so Ren and Usagi went back to the food court where Neji and Shikamaru were waiting looking very flustered as if they had been running (Me: Hmm I wonder why?)

Shikamaru: Finally you get back; it's been troublesome waiting for you.

Usagi: Well it's not our fault these freaky girls like hit on us!

Neji: Freaky girls? (Shifty Eyes)

Ren: Yeah, but whatever, do you guys want to head home now? I'm bored.

Shikamaru: I thought you'd never ask.

So Shikamaru and Ren decided to take a cab while Usagi and Neji took the car so Usagi ended up being a passenger because her new shoes weren't good for driving. So they pulled up to the house and Neji, being the perfect gentleman got out and opened the car door for Usagi. He waved goodbye to her and started to walk home.

Usagi got into the house and saw a very angry looking Kintaro.

Usagi: What's wrong?

Kintaro: Who was that guy?

Usagi: How did you see…oh yeah the cameras…it was just one of my friends.

Kintaro: One of your friends takes you shopping all day and opens your car door and—

Usagi: He's just a friend, nothing more.

Kintaro: Then how come I've been hearing that you've been running all around town with some guy!

Usagi: Oh my god! You're accusing me of cheating on you? Is that what you're saying?

Kintaro: Yes! When I agreed to postpone the wedding I didn't do that so that you could run around town with guys!
Usagi: You don't even have proof!

Kintaro: Well I have proof that you are out a lot lately!

Usagi: Whatever, I'm tired I want to go to bed, and I sure as hell don't want to deal with you.

Kintaro: Fine, then you don't mind if I take this!

Kintaro then yanked Usagi's ring off her finger. He pocketed it and grabbed up his car keys. Usagi stood in the doorway of the front door and put on a fake smile and waved sarcastically before slamming the front door shut. Usagi wasn't really bothered with what had happened, she felt that if he wouldn't listen to her, it was his loss. Meanwhile Ren had just gotten out of the cab, Shikamaru had already gotten off at his hotel. So Ren opened the door and tripped over someone's high heels. She also noticed that there was a women's jacket on the couch, and the smell of the odd perfume was in the air. Ren's heart skipped a beat as she thought about what it could possibly be; afraid that she would be right she quickly ran into her bedroom and saw that she was indeed right. In her bed were Maro and Iva! Ren almost collapsed on the spot, instead she yanked off her wedding and engagement ring and dropped it on the ground and stepped in it with the heel of her shoe and to her joy the diamond actually got loose from the ring. Ren then grabbed Maro's keys so he couldn't get to any of his cars. Inside she might have been smiling deviously but inside she was dying, she then got to the task of throwing them out of her house, and of course they had to walk seeing as how she still had both sets of car keys. After that was done, Ren did something that she hadn't done for many years, she cried herself to sleep.

A/N: I'm really unhappy about this chapter, I waited too long to start on it and now it's like yeah very clichéd but I promise I'll do the next one better.