When Past Meets Present

Chapter 16: Infidelity? Incorrect!

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Naruto

A/N: Oh no that evil girl is back (That's me) Heh. Anyway I know you guys are dying to know what's up in this story so won't stall any longer. Sorry I didn't bold the stuff that I was supposed to, fan fiction hasn't been letting me update for a long time so yeah.

Ren awoke the next morning looking terrible her hair was matted and needed a good washing, her face was puffy, blotchy and tearstained, and she had fallen asleep in her nice clothes so they were extremely wrinkled. Ren was about to flip over and continue sleeping when she noticed her alarm read 10:36; she was totally late for work! So Ren got dressed as fast as she could, so her shirt was buttoned wrong and her pants were on askew. She brushed her teeth and hair at the same time as well as trying to wash her face as well, causing her to look less than cute. So she decided to skip breakfast she simply didn't have any time. So she hopped into her fastest car and drove only a mile or two under the speed limit the entire time. Meanwhile Usagi was actually having a good morning, she woke up feeling like a weight was lifted of her chest unfortunately she missed the weight that was previously on her ring finger, she felt her blood boiling when she remembered the way Kintaro had ripped her ring off, after all she had loved that ring. So she got ready for work at a nice slow pace because she woke up nice and early then she headed off to work looking very sharp and chic. Ren however had just arrived at work, after suddenly developing road rage, she swore and yelled at every single driver she encountered on the way to work, she parked the car and went into her office where there was a cup of coffee waiting for her on her desk next to a plate of donuts, Ren couldn't help but smile her assistant Kari was so dependable.

Kari: Hey Ren, ooh rough night.

Ren: (Struggles to hold back tears) I'll say.

Kari: What happened? Was it something with you and Maro?

Ren: (Nods)

Ren nodded as tears streamed down her face despite her efforts to hold them back they just kept on coming. So Kari rushed over to comfort Ren and you know what that does, it made Ren's tears turn into rivers of sorrow (I know bad metaphor but yeah).

Kari: Ren…maybe you should take the day off?

Ren: No, I've been gone way too long and pushing my extra work onto you, it wouldn't be fair.

Kari: Ok but if you feel that you need to go home just say so.

Ren: (Nods) (Dries Tears)

Meanwhile Usagi's day of work was going great, but you never have a day that's all fun, and neither does Usagi. As she was chatting with her employees who should walk in but Kintaro. He sat down and signaled for a waiter. Usagi sent their most clumsy waitress who forgot orders and spilled stuff. He said something to the waitress and she ran back to Usagi saying that Kintaro wanted to talk to her privately.

Usagi: What? You have a lot of nerve showing up in here.

Kintaro: Look I'm sorry ok? I was just angry last night.

Usagi: Uhuh…ok.

Kintaro: See? You won't even listen to me!

Usagi: You are saying that to me? You're one to talk. You are the one who ripped the ring off my finger then stormed out without listening to my side of the story!

Kintaro: UGH!

Usagi: Don't you bring that attitude with me!

Kintaro: You know what, maybe you ARE cheating on me; you don't seem to care about our engagement at all!

Usagi: Maybe I don't care, but you wouldn't know seeing as how you don't listen to a word a say.

Kintaro: Let's not get married then bitch!

Usagi: HELL NO! Did you just call me that? Uh uh only a few certain friends of mine can call me that even Ren doesn't ever call me that. I swear if you were a girl you'd have a broken nose right now.

Kintaro: You know what? You're not my mom so stop yelling and get out of my face.

Usagi: I don't have to do what you say!

Kintaro: Bye then.

Usagi: Bye and remember don't let the door hit you on your way out.

Usagi rolled her eyes and went back to work, she didn't feel remorse at all strangely, she felt that now she was finally seeing the true Kintaro and she didn't like it at all. She actually felt good, after telling him off, but she now felt angrier than ever yet still relieved. Meanwhile down at Ren's restaurant she got two unpleasant surprises. Iva and Maro walked through her chic glass doors into her stylish restaurant. Maro had his arm around Iva and they were laughing and smiling, it was the same thing that she and Maro used to do. Ren didn't want to see them, she could already picture vividly what she saw last night, and she didn't want to add anymore to that. Ren watched them for a while and saw Maro lean in and kiss Iva right on the lips. Ren recounted the way his lips had kissed hers in the same fashion. Before she realized anything Ren felt hot stinging tears running down her face for the second time that day it was as if he had tossed her heart into a meat grinder, she ran back into her office and found Kari sitting inside.

Kari: What's wrong?

Ren: (Sobs) I-I saw Maro walk in with Iva, they were so close and he was kissing her!

Kari: Shhh! You have to be strong, just let it all out.

Ren: I can't, it just hurts so much.

Kari: Ok take a deep breath, hold it, hold it, hold it, ok now release and wipe off your tears and walk over to the table and just confront them about everything ok?

Ren: Ok.

Ren was finally able to stop crying and she walked over to the table where they were flirting and sat down.

Ren: Wow, I didn't expect to see you guys here after you both totally screwed me over, that is, after you screwed each other.

Ren knew that her words were mean, but hey, they DID screw her over.

Iva: At least I'm getting screwed.

Ren: Heh, well I'd rather get 'screwed' with love and compassion, not with lust and plain horniness unlike you, I mean look at you, you're like a common street whore, barely worth one dollar.

Maro: Ren calm down.

Ren: Oh yeah that's right…I don't have any reason to be mad, all you guys did was have 'it' in my bed then come to my restaurant and act like nothing happened. Yeah I should be skipping along happily.

Maro: I know you are mad but trust me, the thing I had with Iva was just a one-night type of thing, it doesn't mean anything, I love you.

Ren: Oh my god, you don't honestly expect me to believe that?

Iva: Ren, stop being such a bitch ok? He's trying to explain things to you.

Ren: Shut up! You were my friend and you cheated on me with my husband. Even if HE wanted to cheat, you should've said no like a good friend. You know what, this is a waste of my time, you guys gotta leave, and Maro do you think you could come over to my house at oh 9:00 I guess I want you to talk to my lawyer, thanks. Bye-bye now!

Ren waved fakely at them till they were out of her sight. Then she let out a deep breath, even though she hated being angry, it was better than crying out her eyes, so she decided it was time to tell some of her friends so she got out the cell and invited Usagi, Neji and Shikamaru over to the restaurant.

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Usagi: I have big news!

Ren: So do I!

Shikamaru: I just woke up.

Ren: Ok so tell me your news first!

Usagi: So last night, it turns out that you were right Ren!

Ren: (Gasp) I'm almost never right…

Usagi: Yeah, he was so pissed he thought that I was cheating on him and then he started yelling at me and stuff and then he was all like not listening to word I said, then he ripped off my engagement ring and drove away angrily.

Ren: (Shock)

Usagi: I know, I mean why would I cheat?

Ren: No, not that. He ripped off your wedding ring? That's so wrong!

Neji: He physically yanked off your ring? That's not a real man. Why would that loser act like that? Does he think that girls like Usagi are everywhere? It looks like I'm going to have to have a chat with him.

Usagi: Speaking of rings, what happened to yours?
Ren: Ok so remember how I told you about how suspicious Maro was being, well it turns out he was having an affair with Iva.

Usagi: Oh my god! Seriously! What a whore! Both of them!

Shikamaru: I guess you should've picked me Ren.

Ren: You. Shut up! And so yeah I totally destroyed my ring with the heel of my Manolo Blahnik shoes and I almost died it was so sad.

Usagi: What are you going to do about it now?

Ren: He's going to meet with my lawyer and me tomorrow. All I've got to say is that I'm not going to go for that 'spilt everything 50/50' shit, I'm going to take everything he has, and his cars, his house, his cold hard cash, everything.

Shikamaru: Isn't that a little harsh, not to mention troublesome.

Ren: Yes and no. It will be a lot of work, but we have cameras everywhere in our house so I'll have some footage of him kissing her or something, and I'm pretty sure the sheets could be evidence as well. Anyway, you should be mad as well, your girl cheated on you.

Shikamaru: So? I don't actually care about her; she's just arm candy so that I can look good.

Ren: Nice. You know what you guys? I'm going out to a club tonight, I'm going to get my hair done, bye a hot new dress go out and just have fun.

Usagi: Cool, I'll go too, it's not as if Kintaro's gonna give a shit. But damn I have to get back to work, so I can't go shopping with you.

Ren: That's ok, I can just make Shikamaru go with me.

Shikamaru: What? No way woman!

Ren: Uh yes way! I'm telling you to, so you have to go. Ha!

Shikamaru: Troublesome.

Ren: Come on Shikamaru, you're going to the mall with me.

Usagi: Ok have fun you guys, what about you Neji?

Neji: Don't worry, I'm just going to go discuss some business with someone…

Usagi: Ok cool. So see ya!

Ren: Bye.

So Usagi went back to work, Ren took the rest of the day off and dragged Shikamaru off to the mall. While Neji set off to take care of business. Neji knew that Kintaro where Kintaro worked so finding him was an easy task, but getting close enough to talk to him was not.

Neji: May I go talk to Kintaro?

Receptionist: Sorry, he's busy right now; please make an appointment in the future.

Neji: I don't have to make an appointment just to talk to someone.

Receptionist: Then just wait till he's done with his work.

Neji: And when will that be?

Receptionist: Two hours. You can leave if you want.

Neji: No. I can wait.

Meanwhile Ren was trying to find the perfect dress to wear out to the club. She went through racks and racks of clothes trying to find the perfect one.

Ren: How about this one?

Shikamaru: No.

Ren put down the blue dress and picked up a simple red one, she held it up for Shikamaru to see and he shook his head, she replaced it and then her eyes lit up, she had found the perfect dress, instead of holding it up for Shikamaru to approve she just ran into the dressing room to try it on, she went out a few minutes later and bought it.

Shikamaru: Let me see your dress?

Ren: Nope, it's a surprise.

Shikamaru: Troublesome.

So Ren then walked around a little longer and then she took Shikamaru back to her place for the customary "Throwing away of your exes things". Ren went through her closet and pulled article after article of clothing, not just the ones that were Maro's, but also the ones that Maro had bought for her.

Shikamaru: He sure has a lot of things.

Ren: I know. this is almost a thousand dollars worth of clothes.

Ren kept looking through her closet when suddenly an article of clothing stopped her. Her wedding dress. It was a white summer wedding dress, custom made my Ren's favorite designer. Ren looked at the dress for a while not sure whether she should keep it or throw it out. Shikamaru got up to see what Ren was staring at and his annoyed expression turned sympathetic. He put an arm around Ren's shoulders.

Shikamaru: You can keep that if you want.

Ren: I don't think I should, after all I'm not going to want to remember this wedding.

Shikamaru: Are you sure you're ok with throwing that out?

Ren: Yeah, I'm sure that I can find a deserving girl to give this to…though it makes me a little sad to throw it out. You know I was planning to give this to my future daughter when she got married?

Shikamaru: Really?

Ren: Yeah…well I guess I should just throw this out…

Shikamaru patted Ren lightly on the back and took away the dress. Shikamaru helped Ren dig through all the stuff when he she saw something interesting. It was a baseball cap that was obviously very old from the design of it, yet it was in good condition. He recognized it vaguely yet he couldn't quite place was it was. Ren looked over and noticed that cap; she immediately looked a little embarrassed.

Shikamaru: What's the deal with this cap?

Ren: Oh uh, well, uh…

Shikamaru: Yes?

Ren: It's a cap that you left behind, that I still happen to have…

Shikamaru: Oh. She kept something like that this long? That must mean…

Ren: Well I've had enough of this depressing business; let's go watch T.V. or something.

Meanwhile Neji was just about to leave Kintaro's workplace when suddenly Kintaro walked out chatting and smiling while talking on the phone. Neji walked over to him and stood in front of him.

Kintaro: (Over the cell phone) Hey babe, can you wait a sec? This jerk is standing in my way. (To Neji) What?

Neji: You're Kintaro right?

Kintaro: Yeah, why?

Neji: Well I've been hearing that you've been mistreating her lately…

Kintaro: Mistreating HER? Feh, she's been cheating on ME.

Neji: No she isn't.

Kintaro: How the hell would you know? You're the one that she cheated on me with aren't you? AREN'T YOU?

Neji: No.

Kintaro: Don't try to lie to me; you think you're such a big man, coming in here, throwing it in my face.

Neji: I just came here to tell you that you are an idiot for taking a girl like Usagi for granted, and that now that you're out of her life, don't be surprised if she decides to move on.

Kintaro: Look buddy, why are you wasting your time on her? She'll just cheat on you like she did to me.

Neji: I never said that I would be the one who she went out with, and she never cheated on you don't you get it?

Kintaro: Whatever, she's a fucking whore and I don't want to have to tell you that.

At this point Neji got super mad and smashed his fist into Kintaro's chin, and he could have swore that a tooth fell out. Kintaro clutched his bleeding face cursing and running away. Neji watched with a glint of satisfaction in his eyes as Kintaro ran away as fast as his legs would carry him. That's when Neji felt that it was best that he left. So he went outside with no idea that he had opened a personal Pandora's box. Meanwhile it was getting to about the time to head out for the club, Ren went into her bathroom and changed into the dress that she bought earlier while Shikamaru waited in her room. Ren stepped and Shikamaru's jaw fell open. Her dress was black with spaghetti straps, it hugged her body up until it reached her hips, and then it flared out and was loose and flowy, perfect for dancing. It was a lot more revealing then usual, and to be honest a little bit slutty, not prostitute-from-a-Las-Vegas-gas-station slutty, more like club-hopping party-girl-who-had-a-tad-too-much-to-drink-then-went-shopping type of slutty. But it did get the point across, it got the point across that she was looking for a fling to get back at Maro, and that she was single, well technically she was still married but whatever.

Shikamaru: (Babbles) W-wow.

Ren: You like it? Is it too over the top?

Shikamaru: N-no.

Ren: Seriously? Not skanky?

Shikamaru: Please woman, not at all.

Ren: Thanks. Are you ok? You look strange.

Shikamaru: Troublesome, I'm fine.

Ren: Ookay? It looks as if you've been hit by cupids arrow…haha (sarcastically) does seeing me in this dress make you fall in love again? Haha

Shikamaru: Woman you wish.

So Shikamaru and Ren shared a laugh then they hopped into Ren's Navigator and went to go pick up some of Ren's friends, so they went to pick up Usagi first, she was wearing an cute silver and gold dress, it was halter style, mostly gold but accented with silver. Then they went to pick up Neji, he seemed very relaxed and happy, which raised the eyebrows of especially Ren and Shikamaru, while Usagi simply enjoyed that he was happier. So they picked up some other friends and drove off to the best nightclub in town called Destiny. It was owned by one of the most stylish people Ren and Usagi had ever heard of and was really well designed. So all of them went into the club and walked up to the bar, Ren never actually ordered one thing in particular, she would usually order the special or whatever the bartender recommended, so the waiter set down a drink in front of Ren, it was blue and purple in color and was in an interesting glass, Ren took a sip and she liked it. Usagi wondered how much alcohol was in the drink for a while, and then she forgot about it and ordered a strawberry daiquiri. So the night went by, Usagi danced with her friends and chatted with Neji, Ren chatted with some cute guys she met and drank her drinks, Neji and Shikamaru hung around the corners and watched Ren and Usagi party with distaste. The night wore on and many of Ren's friends went home with guys they had met, Usagi was way tired and she was seen sleeping on Neji's shoulder, while Ren was way drunk.

Ren: (Drunken Slur) Shikamaru…you hic look hot right now, or maybe I'm just reeeally hammered.

Shikamaru: Maybe I should take you home…

Ren: Yeah…I'm so tired right now; I could go to sleep on this floor hehe.

Shikamaru frowned and mumbled his catchphrase before asking Neji if he could take the car to bring Ren home. Neji nodded so Shikamaru put an arm around Ren's waist and helped her over to the car. He helped her climb into the car and she belted her. He drove home carefully and when they got home, he opened the door carefully because he noticed that she was leaning against the door, despite his efforts she ended up falling out of the car right on top of him, her face was buried in his chest, and she looked up with her charming little drunk smile.

Ren: Hic Shikamaru, you smell nice…and get your grubby hands off my butt!

Shikamaru blushed and moved his hands higher up, he helped her into her house and into her bed, he noticed that her dress was extremely tight, so tight that it was digging into her skin.

Shikamaru: Ren, your dress is a little snug, are you sure that your ok with sleeping in it?

Ren: Huh? Well not really…I can't really breathe in it.

Shikamaru: Then just change out of it.

Ren: Nice try, I'm not going to change in front of you!

Shikamaru: Fine then wear the dress and suffocate while you sleep, troublesome.

Ren: Fine, fine, then don't look!

Shikamaru: Fine, it's not as if you have anything I want to see.

Ren: Fine.

Ren grabbed her pajamas and started changing while Shikamaru turned his back, Shikamaru turned his head slightly to get a peek, but it turns out that Ren was already done.

Ren: Trying to get a peek huh? You think I change that slowly? You, you—

At that point Ren collapsed sleeping onto her bed, Shikamaru rolled his eyes and arranged her so that she was inside her covers, he also reasoned that now that she didn't have another person living with her, it was best that he stayed with her for the night. So while Ren and Shikamaru were falling asleep, Neji was trying to get Usagi to wake up. But as well all know, it's extremely hard for Neji to make Usagi wake up so it was actually the owner of the nightclub that made Usagi wake up because it was closing time.

Usagi: Mm? What? Where am I?

Neji: Uh the club?

Usagi: Everyone's gone!

Neji: Yeah, Ren and Shikamaru took the car because Ren is really drunk, and the others left.

Usagi: So how are we getting home?

Neji: Uh a cab or we walk?

Usagi: Neji…

Usagi slapped Neji on the shoulder lightly and then started walking, she was really tired and all she wanted to do was go to bed. So they went outside and there were NO available taxis.

Usagi: Thanks a lot Neji, now we have to walk home in the middle of the night, and I'm freezing to death.

Neji: Sorry…I didn't want to wake you.

Usagi: Whatever, it's all right.

So they started walking, the trip was much worse for Usagi because she was wearing heels and a dress. They had a pretty long walk ahead of them and pretty soon they were out of the trendy part of Tokyo and were walking through the slums. Usagi hated walking through the ghetto, but Neji seemed unfazed by it. Suddenly some burly dirty dude with greasy hair stepped in front of Usagi obstructing her path.

Dude: Hey princess, what's a hottie like you doing here? And why haven't I ever noticed you before?

Usagi: Just get out of my way. Ok? Ok.

Dude: Hey now honey, watch your mouth.

Usagi: I don't have to listen to you. So move it.

Dude: Hey now, that's no way for a woman to talk to a man.

At that moment the dude grabbed Usagi's wrist and pulled her toward him, but all of a sudden he was on the ground in tears, it turns out that Neji had swiftly kicked him in the face, as Usagi watched the guy crying on the ground she couldn't help but feel sad for the poor guy.

Neji: (Sweat drop) I'm getting so tired of these sleezeballs hitting on everything in a skirt.

Usagi: Geez thanks Neji. (Hugs Neji)

Neji: (Blush) Heh it was nothing.

Usagi: Well yeah it probably was nothing for a strong guy like you (shock) oops; I think there was alcohol in my drink.

Neji: (Blushes even deeper) Thanks.

Usagi: Hehe yeah.

So Usagi and Neji were able to walk home without any further interruptions, that is until Usagi was walking and I guess it was from exhaustion and being slightly tipsy, Usagi kinda passed out onto Neji, not the kind where it's really obvious and she like cracked her head open on the ground it was more like she fell asleep into his arms. So Neji tried to wake her again, but she was sleeping too soundly so he carried her bridal style, not caring about all the strange looks that he was getting from people. Neji picked up his pace, eager to get her into her own bed, meanwhile getting fatigued himself. Finally after what seemed like forever, he finally saw the familiar look of her house, he got into her house and got her into her bed, tucking in the sheets expertly he collapsed in deep sleep shortly after. The next morning, Ren woke up next to Shikamaru, and she was hung over, and the previous night was a total blur, at first she thought that maybe she had done something wrong with Shikamaru, but she dismissed the idea, as bits and pieces of her memory came back, she looked at Shikamaru and wondered if he was really asleep so first she yelled for him to wake up, nothing. Then she pretended she was getting robbed, nothing. So then she yelled out "Hey Shikamaru I'm dancing around naked" and surprisingly he still didn't wake up. Ren was slightly annoyed at how soundly he slept. So she lay back down next to him and poked his cheek.

Ren: Shikamaru, you suck. Though you did take me home, that was cool. Why am I saying this while you're asleep again? Oh yeah, because I never really want you to hear me being all gushy…hmm, though sometimes I wish I could tell you something that's been on my mind for a long time…

Ren once again checked to see if he was asleep, he still was.

Ren: Wow you are a sound sleeper, I hate that in a person, though on you it's cute. Heh, actually man I love you. But whatever, cause I'm never going to say that to you again. Too bad Shikamaru.

Meanwhile Usagi woke up with a pretty clear memory, what she didn't remember was why Neji was collapsed by her bed. She decided not to wake him and got out of bed quietly as possible. She crept down to the kitchen and got started on breakfast, making the most delicious pancakes and breakfast foods that she had ever made. Then she cleaned the house making it totally clean for him. She didn't know what else to do until she figured it out, the best gift would be to devote her day to him. She called her assistant and told her that she'd be taking a day off. Then she changed and waited for Neji to wake up. After he did, she ate breakfast with him, then she took him out to the city to watch a play, then she took him out to eat lunch, before taking him down to the park where they taught the little kids how to play baseball. Their day was full of smiles and they took tons of pictures. Unfortunately Neji's day was about to be interrupted by something or shall I say someone really unpleasant.