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Author's note: I'm sorry it took me so long to update this chapter due to hectic schedule and other important stuffs I have to attend to. I want to thank again those who reviewed, those who continue to support me in writing this fic, and for all those who reads this fic. Thank you guys. Enjoy reading!
Chapter 9: The Groom
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"Sawada!" Hajime said running at their musical shop.
"Nice to see you again, Hajime. What's the problem?" He asked while looking at him. The band was now currently having a break when they noticed Hajime, the son of the musical shop's owner.
"I just wanna tell you and ask for help. I know this is too much because I just knew you earlier. I am Misaki's boyfriend and she already told me everything. I thank you with all of my heart for taking care of her." He bowed in front of Shin while catching his breath.
"No need to thank me." He waved his hand then he saw a Yankumi running breathlessly towards him.
"Shin!" She finally stopped and took her time in catching her breath. Her pigtails is now a little bit scattered for running a few miles to give Shin the news. It is one of her abilities, running for hours.
"Hajime, this is Yankumi. She helped Misaki too." He introduced his girlfriend.
"Eh? Hajime? A new member of the band?" Yankumi raised an eyebrow when she didn't understand the concept. She got back her energy with a few snaps of a finger.
"No, I'm not a new member. I am Hajime, Misaki's boyfriend and the father of her child. I thank you with all my heart in taking care of her." He repeated what he told Shin a while ago and bowed his head lowly again. He felt a little bit ashamed for being irresponsible and being a young father.
"So you are that stup…" Yankumi said while palm was about to slap the bowing Hajime when Shin snatched her wrist and covered her mouth. She protested at his actions and attempted to go out of his arms.
"I beg your pardon Hajime. She is just like this sometimes." Shin held Yankumi tighter.
"Uhmm… Excuse me… but can you explain everything to us?" Kuma scratched his head when he got confused about what they are talking about. Uchi, Noda, and Minami nodded their heads simultaneously at Kuma's statement.
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Kuma, Noda, Uchi, and Minami, nodded their heads for the umpteenth time when they finally understand what's happening.
"Uhmm.. Hajime… I'm sorry for what I've acted earlier. I am just worried with Misaki." Yankumi said shyly while taping her lap.
"You better let that attitude of yours disappear." Shin said while rolling his eyes.
"I am just worried with her and I thought that the father of her child will just reject her." She said pouting.
"I'll never leave her even at worst times. She is now locked up in her room with bodyguards. She is also now in an arranged marriage." Hajime's eyes were full of disappointment.
"She's was in an arranged marriage?" The members of the band including Shin exclaimed.
"Yes! And I was able to witness it all. I was just not able to do anything because I am in her father's territory and I don't want to cause any trouble." Yankumi said.
"Look who's talking. As if she doesn't causes any trouble." Uchi said mockingly.
"Shut your butt up." Yankumi glared at him. All the boys just stared at her.
"Oh! I mean, you better watch your words Uchi." Yankumi said with a fake sweet voice. Uchi just shut up his mouth when he noticed Shin glaring at him. Yankumi stuck out her tongue when she saw Uchi's reaction in Shin's action.
"So who's the guy we gonna beat up?" Shin's voice interrupted the two arguing parties.
"We still don't know yet. Her father didn't tell her yet. But she thinks it is a son of some politician or businessman. I bet the guy would not agree to with the plan. I'll just try to find out who's that guy and if I found out I'll talk to him. If he doesn't agree with her father's plan, I bet he can help us in getting rid of that stupid agreement." Hajime told them his plan.
Meanwhile in Sawada's Residence…
"Natsumi! Call the attention of your brother and let him go here. We have something to talk about." Her father commanded.
"Y-yes father." Natsumi was already worried with the tone of her father's voice.
Her trembling fingers dialed Shin's number.
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"Is there something wrong Shin?" Yankumi asked worryingly when she spotted Shin's puzzled look.
"Nothing. It was just really odd. My father wants to talk to me personally. It was Natsumi who called." Shin said while thinking.
"Eh?" The members of the band raised their eyebrows with his statement. They know that Shin's father really don't care about him.
"You better get there right away. This is a good sign Shin." Yankumi said while holding his hand in encouragement.
"Ok. Whatever you say. I hope that we don't end up fighting again. Please excuse me Hajime." Shin got his backpack and hurriedly ran outside the music shop.
"Good luck Shin! I hope you can go back home alive!" She cheered up for him as he disappeared in her sight. She didn't notice that the band was also preparing to leave. They do not want to stay long with a stupid and annoying person.
"Gotta go now Yankumi!" They all passed without looking back at her.
"Hey! I am the only one left here… You guys don't leave yet… I don't have somebody toaccompany me. Just wait for Shin to come back… Please… please… please…" She begged while clinging to Kuma's shoulder like a child but he just ignored her and continued to walk. She then finally gave up and turned back to Hajime only to find out that he was also preparing to leave.
"I guess it's just…"
"I must go now to. I think I should have more time with myself. Thank you anyway for your help and advices Yankumi. Please tell my deepest gratitude to Shin." He said while turning his back.
"You too!" She said while pouting.
She had nothing to do now so she headed towards the Ooedo household. She spotted a vendor selling ice cream and bought one while walking under the sun.
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"Shin-chan!" Natsumi held his hand worryingly while she led him towards the living room where his father is seated comfortably.
"Natsumi, what's going on? Why didn't you call me these past few months? And why did you suddenly call me up this morning? What will father tell me? " Shin asked while walking towards the room.
"Father didn't allow me to have any contact to you. Even the night when you are about to have a gig, he didn't allow me to go." She explained to him. He seemed to understand his sister because he doesn't want her to be like him-separated from the family.
"Natsumi! Leave your brother and me alone. We've got some stuff to talk about." Her father commanded.
Her body refused to let go of Shin but when she saw the look in Sawada's eyes, she hurriedly got out of the room but she stayed close enough to hear the two.
"Why did you let her go?" There is an indescribable tone in his voice that he only uses when he talks to his father.
"You must get prepared. The wedding will be in two weeks." He refused to answer Shin's question earlier.
"Wedding? What wedding are you talking about? Natsumi's?" His tone was suddenly replaced by confusion.
Natsumi covered her mouth and her eyes widened in shock when she heard Shin's statement.
"Who told you it was Natsumi's? Of course yours son!" His father let out an annoying fake laugh that echoed the whole room. Natsumi's eyes widened for the second time when she heard the news. She was now worried of what this situation will become.
"Mine? Are you serious? I will never marry any woman" Shin told his father in a high tone "except her…" he added in a form of a whisper so that he will not be heard.
"You will be marrying the daughter of Mr. Yukishiro. He called me up this morning and told me that our plan of marrying you and her daughter will finally become true. He and I had planned to marry you two since you were children. Now the time has come. Misaki is pregnant and her father doesn't want their reputation to be ruined. And I don't want you to marry that woman." Sawada continued.
Woman? Who is he talking about?
"I told you I'm not going to marry anyone! I will not marry a pregnant woman that is carrying a child that is not even mine!" Shin's tone became low and broad. His eyes are getting fiercer and fiercer as his father continues.
"And who are you going to marry? That teacher of yours! A yakuza one at that!" His father exclaimed.
Shit! How did he know?
"You thought I don't know huh! Well I know everything that happens to you. Each time you run around with your teacher whenever you met somebody you know? What a good idea you have! You're an idiot son! I have some spies. They tell me your daily routine and everything you into." He said. "You're not going to marry that yakuza boss, or else I will let anyone know about her identity. She and her family will suffer in jail. And what will the people in Shirokin say if they knew what's happening between you two? You better get off that woman before I can do something to them." He added. Shin's temper is hot enough to burst. Natsumi, on the other hand, felt sorry for her brother. She too was shocked when she knew about his relationship with his teacher but she decided to support him no matter what.
"Don't dare to lay even a centimeter of your men's finger on her or or or…" He challenged his father but he doesn't know how to finish the sentence. He will never let her suffer just because of him.
"I repeat, she will be okay if you will marry Misaki Yukishiro. You don't want Yamaguchi Kumiko to be hurt, ne? Then follow everything I say." His father's tone became calm with a slight smirk on his lips when he saw that Shin is finally giving up.
So, only that Yamaguchi Kumiko will make you follow me… What a fool of you son… I can now hold you tight and you do whatever I say if I have Yamaguchi's safety…
A deafening silence came upon them. Shin had thought for his answer for a while.
What will I say to her? I bet father will not let me explain to her what really happened. That stupid old man! I would've punch him in the face…
"Hai. I will follow you. Just don't ever hurt her." Shin closed his eyes as he gave his answer.
NO! He never gave up on father. Only today. I bet he really loves her. I will try to do anything just to make you happy, Shin-chan. Now, this is a time I can do a favor for you. I will help you no matter what, even if father disowns me. Natsumi thought.
"Very well son. I'm proud of you. Better tell her that you don't want her anymore and you will marry another. Call her now! I want hear everything you say to her." Shin's father commanded.
I will tell her a lie? That I will marry someone and I don't love her anymore? How can I explain to her that I was just been telling those things because my father is listening? How can I explain to Hajime that I am the one whose gonna marry her beloved? I am the one who he had asked for help but I am the one who caused pain to him.
I will explain those things to her later. I hope she will let me explain everything after all.
Shin hesitated for a while.
"I said call her now!" His father exclaimed.
He dialed her number on his cell phone and put it on his ears.
When Natsumi heard the last portion of their talk, she hurriedly ran outside without making noise. She will be going to Yankumi and explain to her everything before she misinterprets it. She must explain the things that are happening. She must tell her that their father is black mailing Shin.
She remembered that she got her number when she met her for the first time at the bowling alley. She decided to just call her because she doesn't know where she can find her. She dialed her number and found out that it was busy.
Oh My God! He did it! He called her and told her those lies! Hope I'm not too late to explain everything.
She put her cellphone on her pocket and headed for Kuma's ramen shop to ask for help.
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