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The next day, Kyoko went to the fast food chain for her day's work, working on auto-pilot.
Her mind is having a world war at the moment. She can't decide if she should leave her apartment or not. What happened last night was scary and she doesn't want a repeat, but where will she go? What will she do now? She is penniless, her bank account has 0.00 yen.
"Kuon, what's this of I heard from Kijima?" Yashiro asked, His demeanor promising a good lecturing.
"What is it?" Kuon said, turning the page of the contract he was reviewing pretending not to know what Yashiro was talking about.
"You wanted a baby,"
"Yash that has been established years ago, what's new to that? Is it worth showing me that face?" Kuon said one eyebrow raising while pointing on Yashiro.
"YOU WANTED TO BUY A BABY!" Yashiro shouted, hands slamming on Kuon's desk.
"I don't think the front desk heard you," Kuon retorted, getting irritated. Yes, he is quite aware of the consequences be this leaked in the public. His ex lovers will take advantage of this, the media will have a field day and worst of all his parents will kill him.
"I know what I'm doing okay. Calm down. My instructions are clear, Kijima will spread the word then interesting women will give the bio to a person Kijima assigned then he will personally deliver it to me", Kuon said proudly.
Yashiro scoffs "Hizuri Kuon, thats the most stupid idea I heard from you. We can just look a wife for you, meet a woman, date her, fall in love, get married and have a family" Yashiro said dreamily.
"You forgot to mention getting a divorce have the said woman take your money and you suffer, no thanks. I am not ready for such headache. The company alone gives me plenty." Kuon adds.
"Ah well, What will I expect from your 24 years old brain,-"
"What's that suppose to mean?" Kuon asked, turning to a demon lord.
His father retired early as Hizuri Corps. President, wanting to spend more time with his lovely wife. At 22, Kuon was the younget President the Corporation had. He proved that his age will not or never be a hindrance in running the company.
He had done his homework on every deal the have to make and close. Triple checking the benefits the company will gain. He had impressed the board of directors, he is polite, takes work very seriously, not to mention he is a hard working person and sensationally a fast- learner. It does not matter if he is bedding different woman every night, his superb work ethics overshadowed it all.
"So . . I am waiting"
Yashiro was already walking out of the office, but before he opens the door, he looks back at Kuon and said "You will see, when you find your 'Zing'", winking at him.
"-ko. Kyoko" Kanae called Kyoko. She came an hour ago not even greeting her. Well it was lunch hour and the cafe is packed with people, but that never stopped Kyoko before from throwing herself to her.
'What's up with this woman?'
Kyoko was on dishes duty, Kanae seeing that she needs help, voluntereed. She wanted to know what happened to Kyoko. She is like a robot who looks like Kyoko working on as programmed.
"Mo! Kyoko. I have been calling you for the past 10 minutes. If you do not tell me what's wrong, forget that I am your friend",Kanae threatened. She is worrying for her!
"Moko-san", Kyoko was finally back to the living, with her big teary-eyes she looks at her best friend and that said, "I'm very sorry. I have a lot of things going on, i did not hear what you said".
"What happened to you?" Kanae said masking her worry with irritation. Kyoko will never let her hear the end of it if she finds out that.
Kyoko smiled despite the sad look her face is showing, "Nothing I can't handle Moko-san".
"Kyoko"
"I am okay. But if I need help, I promise you will be the first to know" Kyoko said cheerily. Right now, she does not want to be a bother to anyone. She still fear for the loan sharks to return but she can't have people have her problems too, as far as she knows they already have to much in their plate, especially Kanae.
With that, she finishes her last task in the cafe and went to her last job. Already tired and hungry. She left for work today eating the instant ramen her pantry has.
'It's okay Kyoko. You can do this'
Hidehito Kijima, was a college mate of Kuon, Yukihito and Rick. They met up in football try outs. Kijima wanted to try because of the cheerleaders, Kuon was dragged by his cousin and friend wanting to grace the club with his talents. Kijima and Kuon clicked immediately, like a pairing made from heaven. You see, he and Kuon has the same hobby.
Women fishing.
During college, they spent nights after nights in bars and clubs. Kuon and Kijima are glued together during these days. Where Kuon is Kijima is there and vice versa. Partying left and right. Drinking until you threw up your intestines the next day with the worst hang over and the most fun part, women warming your bed. These were the best days of their young lives, until adulthood kicked in and both has responsibilities to do. But this does not deter them from meeting time to time.
Today was different though, as Kijima walked in the Hizuri Corp with bunch of envelopes at hand.
"Sir, Mr. Kijima is here to see you" Akazukin said on the other side of the phone.
"Let him in," Kuon replied hanging up.
Kijima walked in with his million dollar smile, greeting Kuon in the process "Yo, Hizuri. You have one hell of a secretary"
Kuon stood up from his chair, walking towards Kijima, "It's nice to see you too",
Kijima chuckled. After the two exchange pleasantries Kuon offered him tea. "no need I won't stay long, I have a meeting in an hour and I just came by to drop these"
Kijima passed the envelopes on Kuon. "You know I never peg you as a father. Man, what will your kids say when they found out that they have different mother or they have no mother growing up"
"That will be my problem by then, for now I want to find the right woman, I am still thinking if I want two at the same time." Kuon said, sharing his thoughts.
Kijima was close to laughing, shaking his head. "Is work here that much?"
Kuon's brow creased not getting what Kijima said.
"I think your brain got fried, Hizuri. This plan of yours is-" and he laughed. He can not hold it in anymore. "-ridiculous. You can have any woman you want but you need to applicants for your kid's mother. Just impregnate a lover already, Im pretty sure you wont need to spend a million yen for that".
"You won't understand" Kuon said. 'Even I don't' He is not sure what is it that he is so afraid of.
Love? Maybe that's it. He does not want to feel what Yukihito and Rick has gone thru when they were left by their wives. Suddenly, Kyoko's face pops in his head.
"Yo, I will be going now" Kijima said, breaking his thoughts.
"Thanks for this, I owe you one" Kuon said walking Kijima out of his office.
"Nah, i have request though. Can I have the rejects?" With that both of them laughed. "You never change Kijima" Kuon's laughter dying down.
"I am happy to know Hizuri" he gave Kuon a hug then left.
'Now, to check those applicants' Kuon thought with a glee. Call him a child he does not care. He is one step closer in getting what he wants.
After her last job, she decided to drop by at Kanae's place. She has decided to tell her of what transpired the day before. The fear of being alone tonight pushed her to swallow her pride and seek comfort.
'Kyoko-chan what a surprise!" It was Mrs. Kotonami, opening the door for her.
Kyoko felt bad for intruding this late, "Good evening Kotonami-san," she greeted, "I'm sorry for visiting this late but can I meet Moko-san?"
Letting her in the house, Mrs. Kotonami called for her daughter Kanae and informed her that Kyoko is in the living room. Kanae preferred to talk to her in private, so she asked her mom to send Kyoko in her room.
"Moko-san?" Kyoko called from the door
"Come in Kyoko," Kanae called. She waited for Kyoko to sit before asking "So?"
Kyoko was chewing on her bottom lip not sure if did the right decision,
"Mo Kyoko, I don't have the whole night"
"I need a place to say" Kyoko said in a whisper.
"You will need to speak up cause I can't hear you from here Kyoko" Kanae said obviously starting to get annoyed.
Kyoko held her head up and looked at Kanae in the eyes, "I'm sorry, I will be troubling you but I need a place to stay. Last night people I don't know barge in my house..." She recounted to Kanae everything.
Kanae was listening, her face was unreadable, but inside she was furious, she feared for Kyoko's well being.
'Well good thing nothing bad happens to her' she thought.'
Kyoko was crying as she retold everything to Kanae, she must be being pitied but she does not care. She needs to let it out. And she wanted someone to lean on even for just tonight.
Seeing that Kyoko has finished her story, Kanae hugged the girl in her arms, no one wanted to go through that again. She feels her fear, understands the reason for being close to herself today. "Don't worry, I am sure Mom and Dad won't mind. Stay her tonight and tomorrow we will get your things in your place. I will tell my parents that you will be staying for a while"
Kyoko wipes the tears in her eyes, goodness what was she so afraid of. She should have told her best friend early. "Thank you so much,Moko-san. "
"Don't mention it. Here let me get you a change of clothes so we can both rest"
As Kyoko enters the bathroom and have the water run, Kanae runs down to her parent's telling her about Kyoko's situation.
Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews, follows and favorites. I was surprised when I checked last night after coming home from the wilderness :)
I decided to update twice (or thrice if I can) every week. I wanted to provide a long and better chapter and it takes quite a while for it to come.