I don't own Skip beat!
Excited? Yeah me too, I had to roll over a few times and laugh crazy coz I can't contain it. My brother threatened to call the mental institution if I don't stop
Koun was checking the contract this Kotonami lady made. It was just a written agreement of what he and Kyoko talked. She will to give him 2 kids and all the money her family owe will be paid. Also, it was stated that all hospital expenses that will be connected to the babies will be paid by Hizuri. 'Wait- Wha? babies?'
"Kotonami-san, can you please explain this clause over here" Kuon said pointing at the contract. Is that what he thought it is?
Kanae had run on that part of the contract, and explained to Kuon, "Kyoko wanted to try for a twin"
Okay. that he did not expect. A twin. "Will that be okay? I mean will you able to carry a twin?" Kuon asked. 'Do not jump to conclusions Kuon'
Kyoko can't believe this man's distrust. "Of course I can" Kyoko said haughtily.
"That's yet to be determined Kyoko-san" It was Yukihito, beside him was Kijima, reading his own copy of the contract
'When did they get here?' Kuon wondered, was he so into the contract that he did not notice the two?
"You will undergo a physical check up as procedures call and then we will see if you are fit to carry a baby or two", Yukihito continued.
"Kotonami-san, this contract mostly favors Kyoko-san," Yukihito voiced out his concerns.
'Darn right it does' Kanae thought darkly. This rich-bastards will not overwhelm her friend. Kyoko will not do anything she doesn't want. Composing a proper reply Kanae went with the safest one, "Yashiro-san this are what the two parties have agreed on up to date, I wanted to show it to Hizuri-san, may he wanted to add anything, he can do so but we are not removing what is already written here as this are my client's conditions" Kanae explained.
"I see" Yashiro said.
"It's okay Yash, I dont see anything wrong with it" Kuon said.
The contract states that Kyoko will carry his babies and she's debt free once they are born. He can't touch her, not unless she permitted it or else the agreement is nulled and Kyoko walks away debt free. Artificial way of getting pregnant still, all expenses will be paid by him. He cannot go with Kyoko on pregnancy check ups and allowed to go once on the ultrasound, this is to avoid a scandal. On the delivery date, Kyoko will undergo c-section operation whether she will have one or two babies, and she should be as strong as a horse before she goes out of the hospital.
"I want to add something Kotonami-san" Yukihito spoke, this maybe awkward but he needed to do it, "Mogami Kyoko will come out of this agreement as she comes in it. meaning she will not ask nor extort any money from Hizuri Kuon or any other party especially those outside this office otherwise-"
"Yukihito what are you doing?" Kuon asked on gritted teeth. Darn this person, what does he think making Kyoko looks like a gold digger?
"I understand Yashiro-san" Kyoko spoke. "I will leave as how I entered, more so in riches wise speaking." Yukihito acknowledge her with a grunt.
"Mogami Kyoko will not come close to the kids will they grew up nor introduce as the mother of the kids" Yukihito added. "It is safer for us this was Kyoko-san." Kyoko nodded in agreement. Yashiro saw that the Kuon he knew was long gone. Just as he was years ago, this Hizuri Kuon is falling deeply in love with the woman he was striking a deal with. He will not allow Kyoko to take advantage of his friend's weakness. She and her friend looks harmless enough, well so as his ex-wife, so better be safe than sorry.
A few more conditions are thrown here and there until both parties were satisfied. All five of them had to stamp their inkan and Kanae gave copies for all. Before the ladies left, Kuon told Kyoko that they should get a doctor's appointment soon. Kyoko said that he should schedule it after a week, then added "I have been working under time with my jobs. I need to catch up on those hours I lost."
"You may need to stop work if the doctor said so," Kuon reminded her.
"I know" she whispered. If the doctor calls for it, Kyoko will have to drop everything in her life to give way to the babies. She knows that she needed to be healthy for it to happen. That's why she wanted to work twice as she used to, to save money. She cannot just stand still and have this man pay for her needs.
On the safety of Kanae's room, She and Kyoko were reviewing the contracts they have signed. "Kyoko if the man violates any of these, do not hesitate to walk out. You got me?"
"Thank you Moko-san,"
"Nee-chan" Kaname, Kanae's younger sister was calling on her door, "Kaito-nii and Sai-nii are here"
Kanae totally forgot. All her siblings are coming over for and staying for a month. "Kyoko..."
Now, Kyoko understands why Kanae didn't like kids, her nieces and nephews are more than Her fingers.
A week after, Kuon and Kyoko are walking inside the private clinic he has arranged to help them get pregnant. 'Them' he like the sound of that. They are both here for her physical check up.
A nurse ushered Kyoko inside the doctor's office while Kuon waited outside. He was scanning some magazines then he saw an article about homemade play-doughs. He did not waste time and snap a photo of the procedures. His kids might grow up without a mom, but he will make sure he spend a lot of time with them. Moments later the same nurse approached Kuon and asked him to enter the Doctor's office too.
"Ah, Hizuri-san please sit down. I am Aki Shoko and I will be helping you every step of the pregnancy. After the initial check up I gave Mogami-san, she will be able to handle and carry a twin. But there are a few things I want her to do." Aki-sensei looked at Kyoko too, "You will need to gain weight. Allow your body to have enough rest that it needs. Meaning 8 hours of sleep everyday, proper diet, until your ovulation which will be in 2 weeks. Do not stress yourself"
"Does this mean I have to drop my jobs?" Kyoko asked.
"Not necessarily Mogami-san, a few hours of work will be fine. But like I said you cannot stress yourself, be it physically or mentally. Also, we will have a follow up next week on you Mogami-san, then we can schedule a date that you wanted to do the insemination if you are cleared for it"
"Hizuri-san, since your already here, we should have a count of your sperms" Aki-sensei said shamelessly, or so Kyoko thought. Her face is tinted in red.
XXX
Before they head home, Kuon offered to bring Kyoko out for lunch. She blatantly denied his request, but Kuon fought and won, "Remember proper diet, I need to make sure you get it."
"Fine, but nothing expensive and I will pay for my own"
XXX
They had settled for okonomiyaki for lunch. Kuon was impressed at how Kyoko is making it.
"My Dad and I used to go out and eat this when I was younger" She recalled smiling.
As she was preparing their food, Kuon need to set things straight with Kyoko, first off her jobs. "Mogami-san,"
Kyoko's eyebrows shot upwards inquiring,
"Its about what Aki-sensei said. Ah.. You might need to drop some of your jobs." Kuon said carefully. He doesn't want her to think that he is dictating her what to do.
Kyoko was still cooking when she answered, "Don't worry Hizuri-san, I have thought about it earlier. I will keep the work I have in the cafe. I hope you don't mind I still need money for my expenses"
"If you need any help, do not hesitate to ask me, my job is to make sure that you're well taken care of" Kuon said, he caught a glance at Kyoko and noticed her red. Heh. Male ego boost.
"I understand Hizuri-san"
XXX
Kuon drove Kyoko home. When he stopped in front of the house Kyoko pointed, he was surprised to see a lot of kids in the yard.
"I thought you are on your own?" he asked, confused.
Kyoko was looking out, observing the kids playing, "I am," she looked at Kuon and explained her situation, "I am staying over at Kanae's place and her siblings and their family are here for a vacation. Their parents wanted to spend time with all the grandchildren."
She opened the door and climb out of the car, Kuon did the same thing wanting to walk her inside.
"Kyoko back sooo sooooonn" It was Kanae's eldest brother Kaito. He was a doting idiot, be it his kids, his wife, his sisters, or Kyoko. He hugged Kyoko and threw an arm over her shoulder and said "so where did my girl go?" Noticing Kuon he added, "Oh. You brought someone."
Kyoko was not use to this kind of affection, so she was blushing profusely. Kuon was seething with anger, who is this person acting all lovey-dovey with his Kyoko.
Sensing Kuon's aura, Kyoko ducked to get out of Kaito's arm, and introduced the two "Kaito-nii this is," 'no she can't say Hizuri' "Kuon" she forget the honorifics in her haste which did not go past Kuon. He smiled brightly at the man and offered a handshake, "Kuon, nice to meet you."
"Kaito" Kaito accepted the handshake. He then faces Kyoko pouting "Ne, Kyoko-chan you did not tell me you have a boyfriend,"
That took Kyoko by surprise blushing madly before she say anything Kuon spoke, "I have to go Kyoko, will you walk me to my car?" His smile was directed to her. Her knees suddenly turned to jelly. "Okay" she whispered. Trying her best not to trip, she was taking baby steps.
Kuon felt freaking-tastic, so much that he need to stop before he does something that will null the contract. So he decided to retreat for now.
"I need your number" Kuon took out his phone, hands on the dial pad.
"I don't have one" Kyoko said softly.
"I see. Here," handing his mobile phone to her, "use this for a while, call me when there is an emergency or you needed anything"
"I cant accept this"
"Of course, I will replace it later, I really need to go now"
"wait-"
But Kuon went in his car and drove off.
He was out before 5pm. Driving to see her.
The moment he arrived in his office, he ordered a mobile phone for her. The package arrived after an hour and he already wanted to leave. Too bad he needed to meet a few important people. He called her then, took him 2 attempts before she answered,
"Hello"
"Hey, we're you busy?"
"Hizuri-san, I'm sorry I didn't know how to use this"
"Its okay. By the way i wanted to ask if need anything? Are you hungry? Should I call for a delivery?"
She laughed, this put a smile on his face. He likes hearing her laughter. "We just had lunch. You worry too much. And I am not expecting yet."
"Well, I need to feed you. Mommy can't go hungry if we wanted the babies"
He was picturing her blushing face, cute. "Aren't you suppose to be working?"
He know she was evading but he did not mind "I am. i just checked on you. I'll go now"
XXX
He dropped of at the place she was staying. Unfortunately, she was out with her friend Kanae but was told that they will be home soon. The older woman, whom Kuon reckoned to be the matriarch of the family, welcomed him inside and told him to wait.
He did not wait long though, Kyoko arrived with Kanae. Kanae threw a pointed glare at the man, "What do you need?" She asked bitterly. Before Kuon could answer, Her older sister, Akane, gave Kanae a disapproving look, "Kana-chan no need to be hostile", she looks at Kuon apologetically and said "I sorry for my sister's behavior".
Kuon smiled at her and brushed it off, telling her not to worry. He then asked permission to talk to Kyoko.
"Kyoko can we talk privately" Kuon asked her. In the short span if time he was here, he noticed that there are eyes on him everywhere.
Kyoko showed him to the yard, but some of the boys along with Kanae's older brothers are there. Kuon had no choice but to drag her to his car. It's the only place they can have a peaceful moment together.
"I'm sorry" Kyoko said. She was embarrassed with the lack of privacy she has in the household. Well this was just for a month.
"Why are you living in here anyway?" Kuon asked irritated.
"I don't like to live alone" She looked away from him. Darn, he felt bad making her sad
"Hey," he coaxed her to look back at him, " I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry. Here i got you this. Open it"
Kyoko looked at the wrapped package in her hand, "What's this?"
"Open it"
She opening the package and was elated with what's inside, "You didn't have to"
Kuon shrugged, "I wanted to contact you when I need to,"
"Thank you" she can't remember the last time she received a gift. It has been so long. "This looks expensive"
"Nah, I got it for free. The Yashiro's owned a telecom company and getting one is easy", he was proud of himself making Kyoko happy.
"Look my name is engraved on the back of the phone" she showed him enthusiastically. But then after a few moments she look dejected and said "but I dont know how to use this"
"I'll teach you. Its simple. This is how you send a message-"
They spent a few hours inside the car with Kuon teaching Kyoko the basics of the mobile phone he got from her.
He left a bit late than planned, doesn't matter though. Seeing Kyoko, on top of that, all smiles and happy made him forget how tired he was.
Okonomiyaki is a japanese pancake.
Chapter's extra long. One more update for this week. :)