AN: I read some fics on mpreg and I found it interesting that some people had thought of it. I don't know if I'll write something like that in this fic. Let's just see how it develops.
For your entertainment and mine.
~ Heien Jie
Disclaimer: All familiar characters belong to Yamane Ayano
"It is the dim haze of mystery that adds enchantment to pursuit."
~Antoine Rivarol
~x~
Behind the Mystery
Akihito paced around the room. He had to make a plan before the situation got out of hand. While his body was like that he should avoid contact with Asami. He thought of staying with his best friends but the situation would probably freak them out. He also did not want them to worry. He bowed his head in defeat.
Sitting down on the sofa he closed his eyes as he pondered on other options. The best he could come up with was to stay with his parents for the time being until his body returned to normal. Akihito stood up and packed some clothes. It was not a bad idea to go home, after all his family wanted to see him.
Instead of calling he sent a message to Asami. He knew the man could detect even the faintest lie in his voice. He really hoped that Asami didn't notice something odd about him last morning.
~x~
Asami was busy looking over business transactions when he heard a familiar ringtone that was uniquely set for his lover. The phone let out another 'meow' before he picked it up from the table. There was a message from Akihito.
I'm going to my parent's place. I'll be staying there for a while. I miss you already. Please take care of yourself. By the way I cooked something. It's in the fridge so you could just heat it up when you come home.
What was his kitten up to? Asami thought.
"Kirishima," he called through the intercom.
His ever loyal secretary came into his office immediately. Kirishima stood in front of him and bowed. He stood up straight waiting for an order.
"Tell your men to never lose sight of Akihito. He is going somewhere far away. Report everything to me. There is something going on with that kid and I want to know about it. That's all."
"As you wish Asami-sama." Kirishima bowed again and went out of the office.
~x~
When Akihito arrived in his hometown it was already late in the afternoon. There was nobody home yet so he carried his bags to his room. This was the first time that he had been away from Asami since he started to live with him a year ago after the incident in Hongkong. He felt terrible for leaving but he had no choice. Fatigue and stress caught up to him and soon he fell asleep.
Ayumi noticed the door was unlocked when she arrived home. Among her family it was usually her who comes home early. She noticed a pair of rubber shoes and she knew instantly that his son was home. She went to the kitchen and started making the dishes that Akihito liked.
"You're cooking so many dishes today. What's up? Is there a celebration?" Kiyoshi asked.
"Well our son has come home and that is enough reason to celebrate. I think he is sleeping so don't even think about disturbing him."
Kiyoshi washed his hands on the sink. "Alright. It was a good thing for him to come home after all he is very busy with his job." Kiyoshi sat on the chair in the dining table.
"He thinks he was cursed and that mom probably has something to do about it."
Kiyoshi laughed. What a joke. But Ayumi eyed him so he stopped. His mom indeed was acting so zealously by going to a temple. He often heard his mother-in-law talk about how she was getting old and about wanting to see her great grandchild before she passed away. He just listened and never bothered talking about it. He knew that his son had other priorities. Akihito was serious with his job. He knew it the moment his son decided to go to Tokyo to work as a photojournalist. He was proud of his son's work which he often would look for in the newspaper.
~x~
When Akihito woke up it was already dark. He went down the stairs to drink some water when he saw his family gathered at the dining table.
"I'm home," Akihito said.
"Welcome home Akihito," Ayumi said. "Come sit down. I cooked your favorite dishes."
"Aki-kun won't you give your grandma a hug?" Chieko said with her arms extended ready for a hug.
Akihito was squeezed by the little woman. He wondered how that frail looking body could hold so much strength.
"I'm home grandma," Akihito said as he returned the hug.
"Welcome home son," Kiyoshi squeezed his shoulders.
"I'm home Dad," Akihito smiled.
"Now let's eat before the food gets cold," Ayumi said.
They all sat down and ate dinner. While they were in the middle of it Akihito was bombarded with lots of questions but his mother rescued him by saying that they better talk tomorrow.
"Mother, Kiyoshi, let the poor boy rest," she said. "He probably was tired from the trip."
Akihito made a mental note to thank his mom later. He wasn't ready to answer any questions especially since it threatened to expose a certain someone. He also understood that Ayumi's statement also meant that whatever concern he had right now he should reserve it for tomorrow.
~x~
It was already 11 pm in Tokyo. Asami sat on his leather chair reading a report about Akihito's recent activity. There wasn't anything significant about it, no clues as to what the kid was keeping from him. He was intrigued. He felt the need to know everything about Akihito. He needed to be in control. Asami smirked. To think that a mere kid would intrude into his life and make his mind into a mess was so not like him. He reached for a glass of bourbon. Staring down the window he took a sip of that intoxicating drink. Tokyo had now transformed to a city of lights.
~x~
It was after breakfast when they started having a conversation. Honestly Akihito wasn't able to get a good night's sleep. He felt so troubled. What kind of sick sorcery was he into? What if Asami finds out, will he break up with him? What if his condition doesn't return to normal?
"Grandma what were you doing all this time?" Akihito finally started. He needed this problem solved immediately so he could go back to Asami.
"Why dear, I just go to the temple every now and then to pray," Chieko said. "Is something troubling you?"
"Yes," Akihito said with his teeth clenched. If his grandma had something to do with his situation he will really get pissed. He's never felt this annoyed. Yes his grandma spoiled him and he liked it especially when he was about to receive a beating from his dad. But that was it. He did love his grandma but there were times when she was too meddlesome.
"Something's wrong with my body and I want to know why and how it could be returned to normal," he said in one breath.
"Enlighten us then," his father said.
Akihito proceeded to recount the day he found out that there was something wrong with his body. But he didn't mention his lover nor living with someone. They didn't know about his sexual orientation and he wasn't prepared to tell them yet. It was not just that he didn't want to disappoint them but most of all he didn't want to be hated.
Chieko spoke after she heard her grandchild's story. Surely the gods have heard her prayers but as to why it turned out differently from what she expected, she did not know.
"I'm surprised. I only prayed for this family to have another child," she said.
"Well grandma, surely that did not include me turning into someone else," Akihito said.
"Perhaps the gods have a plan," she thought out loud.
"Grandma are you sure you prayed to a god and not to the devil? Or perhaps this was an act of witchcraft..." Akihito was interrupted by his mother.
"Akihito!" Chieko spoke. "I know you are distressed but you should not talk to your grandma that way. You know she wants nothing but the best for you."
"I'm sorry," Akihito's eyes were downcast. "Please ask the god you've been praying to turn me back to normal. I cannot go to work like this." I cannot face Asami like this he thought.
How was that? Feel free to review.
~ Heien Jie
