Unfinished Business

Hana Yori Dango: Domyoji Tsukasa and Makino Tsukushi

After four years, Tsukasa goes back to Japan and finds Tsukushi disappeared four years ago. In an occasion, he sees her in a different appearance and profile background. Will the love resurface or will they just go with the wind?

Chapter 3

Tsukasa breathed air. Hoping he could find refuge in it. He had asked himself for quite irritating number of times already. The girl he is seeing right now who walks in the middle of prominent people and is to be married is the girl he had fall for since the beginning of his real life. He watched her walk while in the arms of another man. He wanted to avoid the sight. You can't be kidding… He uttered it in mind again as he closed his emotionally soared eyes.

"Are you seeing this?" asked the confused Sojiro. He had been watching the going-to-be-engaged couple walk in the midst of the crowd. Scrutinizing the features, the main features of the woman, she looked just like Tsukushi in facial terms but she had a slender, sexy body and a long brown hair. The shiny royal blue dress fitted her. He examined her body a bit more. 36-24-36…

"Aizawa Yuuri-san and Kitagawa Seishiro-san have been going out for four straight years already." The emcee gave a little background about their relationship as the crowd clapped their hands for the long-term relationship to be such a success.

"Four years…" Akira whispered at the three. Thinking it is a possible clue. Four years, the same span of time of her disappearance. He thought it was getting more and more interesting. If she was really the Makino Tsukushi they knew, what would be the reason of why she'd disappear just to go out to another man? That was a reel conclusion but they were really desperate to find the answer.

Seishiro helped Yuuri step up the stage through a lady-gentleman manner. When they were both there already, the emcee handed out the microphone to him.

"I, Kitagawa Seishiro, will promise to love you, Aizawa Yuuri, for all the days of my life. Please accept this ring as a symbol of my heart, keeping on loving you and my mind, who will only think about you." He knelt down as his head was leaning upwards facing her.

"I take this ring as a symbol of your promise. As I take this, my heart will love only you and my mind will only think of you. I love you, Seishiro." From hearing her pledge, he wore on her the ring which had a tulip designed 10 karat diamond. When her finger already had the ring encircled in it, he stood straight as their lips met each other.

From a far, amidst the applauding crowd, somehow, Tsukasa felt hurt. His brain functioned as it had asked himself, why he would be so hurt to see that scene even he still wasn't sure if she's Tsukushi Makino. He couldn't get it. When he heard her utter her oath, somehow, it was like Tsukushi's voice only a bit older and more matured but its sweetness lingered in his ears. It felt soft and warm. A minute later, he chose to be awake from dreaming. He swore he must find a way to get close to her. By now, they were already chatting with the other guests. He kept an eye on her, he must get close when the time comes she is already isolated.

As Tsukasa's attention viewed only her, Sojiro, Akira and Rui had gone in search of their own happiness, they acquainted their selves on other girls. Finally for Tsukasa, she was already alone and is heading out the door. He followed her path.

He quietly walked as he watched her full butt bounce. He wondered if this woman he is following is really Tsukushi. They had physical differences. He must admit it, if they were in a contest, Tsukushi might have lost already just by stepping her first foot forward.

She seemed to be heading to the ladies restroom. He had second thoughts if he's going to trail on her till there but he got nothing to do. He must confirm the truth all behind these speculations. He got himself inside and locked the doorknob behind him.

"Aizawa-san."

"Ye--"

"I know you know who I am. Please don't lie to me."

"Yes, I know who you are. You are Domyoji Tsukasa, the heir of Domyoji Financial Corporation." She faced him. Her voice was as cold as ice. Tsukasa sensed she was hiding something.

"Further than that, Ai-za-wa-san."

"Further than that, I know nothing." She faced the mirror as she retouched her make up. She hoped this will end as soon as possible. She can't face him.

Tsukasa stepped nearer as he hugged her from her back while his hands where caressing her slim stomach. She felt warmth, she couldn't hide it. It was a peaceful feeling. More than that, he leaned his head on her shoulders. He had been so thankful about her strapless royal blue dress. He kissed her shoulders gently up to her neck. She was tickled by it and sensed how the connection brought electric sparks which felt well. He gently laid hands on her shoulders to let her face him. He tenderly excavated her mouth through his tongue as she did that as well. They explored each other a bit more. After a long sweet while, they ended it as they stared at each other's eyes.

"Makino."

"Domyoji."

He hugged her with all his might to signify he wouldn't let her out of his arms. He wouldn't let that happen again, never. He couldn't afford to lose that now, he had found her already. He can't be as cowardly as the old times. Now is different. Now must be better. Now can't be lost. It's a now or never.

"Why are you engaged with that Kitagawa?"

"Domyoji, Let's stop this."

"Eh?"

"I'm happy with Seishiro now, please don't ruin it."

"But, Makino, I can't do it!"

"You have to and it's been four years. I've totally gotten over you. It has changed now."

"Makino, I want no one but you!"

"Really? If you do, then why didn't you even keep track. You had abandoned me for four straight years!"

"Do you think I wanted it too? It was that wicked witch who made everything turned out this way."

"I thought you were strong enough to protest. During these years, I have been waiting for the phone to ring. Hoping it's you but my hopes ate me, I turned out to be frustrated. I thought you must be playing around with other girls there by now. Do you know how hard it was?"

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Please give me another chance."

"But, thank God he gave me Seishiro."

"Do you love him?"

"Yes, I do. What's the point of this engagement after all?"

"Makino, call it off now before it's too late."

"Let's stop this stupid talk now. I am in love with him." "Please excuse me, Domyoji-san."

"I won't." He grabbed her arm to stop her from walking out. He stared at her for a second and lip-locked her again. She must admit it, it was a craving taste but it came to her senses that she had to stop it now. He was still enjoying her, he thought she let it happen because she's reconsidering but to his surprise, she held back and slapped him. Her hand didn't hurt his face but his heart was in sorrows when he had heard the sound of the spank. It was like it meant her pure resentment towards him. He was dumbfounded, eyes at large, holding his cuffed cheek. She took advantage of the fact that he wasn't drawing any attention to her now; she turned around and locked the door behind her, her eyes released mild tear drops.

"I didn't mean to do it too, Domyoji Tsukasa, my one true love."

Moments later, he headed back to the function room, eyes on the floor. He was bewildered with her revelations. He was already irritated that his thoughts kept repeating her staunched words of her love for that another guy. He did pros and cons about them. To compare, Kitagawa Seishiro had a calm nature and tranquil face. He was quite disappointed that he lacked those. He remembered her teases about it, that he was an 'octopus-headed snake-eyed curly-permed idiot'. He held the doorknob, firmly. He can't lose all hopes. He still can have a chance. He kept this faith.

He preceded to where the F3 stood and faced the newly-engaged couple from afar, in the middle of everyone though it had soared his eyes or should he say his heart. She was smiling towards him, laughing at what the emcee has been telling that he had paid no attention at all. All his self was focused on her, her smile, her eyes. So persistent that he had wished that he was the one in front whom that girl was smiling onto.

The doors where opened as it captivated everyone's attention. From there, Kitagawa Miroku and a kid walked to the direction of where the emcee and the couple had been standing.

"Kitagawa-san, you have a handsome companion with you, right?" The emcee leaned on the short being as he asked the couple who were also smiling at the boy.

"He's our son." Seishiro answered as Yuuri grabbed the kid to carry him.

"He has a cute curly perm, right?" The emcee praised as he caressed the child's ebony black curly strands.

Daydreamer Writer: Since Makino Tsukushi has an alter-ego, I'll name her with the appropriate name during the appropriate time. I hope you do consider as a part of the plot. Thank you for those who support my story, I hope you'll continue reviewing!

Anyway, you might had asked yourselves why I have updated early. It's because I was too overwhelmed with reviews and the traffic for my story. You can say that this is some kind of reward. I hope you'll continue on reviewing! Catch up for the next update!=]