Me: Alrighty! A new story and a new chapter in one day! Yeah baby!

Cari: Oh please. That's nothing compared to your track record before.

Me: You know, that could also be taken as a compliment.

Cari: Then I take it back.

Me: Of course. Anyways, this will be the last Rio chapter, next chapter they will be going back to the temple and the plot shall resume. I should warn you, there are some (ahem) implied topics ahead, but this story will STAY rated T, and no begging will change that. (Please don't beg, btw, it would just seem kinda creepy) Ok, enjoy the show!


"Wow, that smells delicous." Kimiko commented as she, Rai and Aliane walked into the kitchen.

"Thank you. I should warn you, once the food's on the table, you have to fight to get a decent portion of food before the boys demolish it all." Aliane said. Kimiko laughed.

"Believe me, I know what that's like. It's exactly the same at the temple." Kimikoshared a knowing glance with Rai. Aliane gave her son a reproving look.

"Are those the type of manners I taught you?" she asked.

"No ma'am." Rai said sheepishly. Aliane's disapproving look dissolved into one of love. She sighed.

"I'm just happy you're home again. How long are you here for?" she inquired.

"Not long. Just a day or two. I really needed to get Kimiko away. She was driving herself crazy." Rai laughed as Kimiko stuck her tongue out at him.

"Weddings don't just plan themselves, you know." Kimiko crossed her arms.

"Which reminds me. Mama, would you mind if we flew you and the kids to China about a week before?" Rai asked, Kim's face lighting up in remembrance.

"That's right! It would be wonderful if we could get family pictures ready before the wedding, oh and I was hoping that maybe Luciana and Cassia would be flower girls, that would be nice, and..." Kimiko babbled on and on. Raisighed before putting his hands on her shoulders and kissing her firmly on the mouth.

"What was that for?" Kimiko asked breathlessly when they broke apart.

"To make you shut up." Rai answered lightly. Kimi frowned at him.

"Kimiko, you were the one that said this was a mini-vacation. Which means no wedding plans while we're here. Got it?" Rai asked.

"Got it." Kimiko sighed.

"Well, since you're here relaxing, why don't you go shopping in the street market? They have a lot of cultural items that I'm sure you'll be interested in." Aliane suggested.

"Ooh, shopping! My favorite word." Kimiko grinned.

"Ohh, sorry I can't go bella. I already promised the twins I would take them and the others to our special spot." Rai said apologetically.

"Special spot?" she cocked her head to the side.

"Yeah. There's this small lake that only we know about, and it's absolutely perfect."

"Well, how about this? I go shopping by myself, and I'll catch up with you guys later."

"Great idea!" Rai said, relieved. Suddenly, Mario and Maria appeared, clad in swimming gear.

"Come on Rai! Let's go!" they said impatiently.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm coming." Rai rolled his eyes playfully before being yanked out of the kitchen.

"You go and enjoy yourself as well, Kimiko." Aliane smiled.

"Thank you." Kimiko gave Aliane a quick hug before grabbing her purse and bounding out the door.


Kimiko stared, fascinated, at her surroundings. She was standing at the start of a very long street which was lined on both sides with vendors. Children ran around screaming and laughing while their parents browsed through the stalls and carts.

"So carefree...I love it." she murmured to herself. Kimiko decided to start from the beginning and work her way down the street. Kimiko was on her 5th stall and had a pink beaded necklace in her hand and was examining it when it was suddenly yanked out of her hand.

"Hey!" Kimiko whirled around to face who had done that when she received a slap to the face. Kim put a hand to her cheek in shock as she stared at the culprit. She was a short, raven-haired girl with brown eyes that stared murderously at her.

"So you're the bitch who stole him away from me." the girl spat out.

"And just who the hell do you think you are?" Kimiko accused.

"I'm Iara, the love of Raimundo's life." Iara stated, putting her hands on her hips. Kimiko stared at her for a second, then burst out laughing. Iara gasped before bringing her hand up to slap Kimiko again. What she hadn't counted on was Kimiko's lightning fast reflexes. Kim grabbed her wrist, then twisted it to the side. Iara cried out and backed a step away.

"The love of his life? I think you're confusing yourself with me." Kimiko said coldly.

"The hell I am! I've known him longer than you have, and if he hadn't gone to that stupid school in China he would be dating me!" Iara said, outrage written on her face. Kimiko scoffed.

"Right, right. You just keep telling yourself that." she rolled her eyes.

"He. Loves. Me." Iara emphasised every word.

"Really? Well, let me tell you something. I'm the one withhis love. I'm the one withhis heart. I'm the one with his ring." Kimiko flashed her hand where the sapphire ring shone in the sun.

"And soon, I will be the one with his name, the one with his body, the one with his mind, the one sharing his soul. And that's not all I'll be sharing, either." Kimi smiled sweetly, having already planned how to finish this little argument.

"I'll be the one sharing his house, our house, and I'll be the one sharing his bed." she smiled wider, enjoying the look of pure jealousy on Iara's face.

'Time to end this.' she thought.

"Speaking of sharing his bed, Rai's just so irresistible, I'm not sure I'll be able to wait until our wedding night." Kimiko then turned on her heel, but not without seeing Iara's mouth drop open in surprise. She walked away, controlling her urge to laugh out loud until she was sure Iara was out of sight and earshot. Once she was sure, Kimiko laughed so hard that tears ran down her face.

"That was priceless." she managed to choke out in between laughs. Finally, the giggles tapered off and she set off to find Rai. There was one last thing she needed to do.

She found him at a very small but pretty lake, sitting at the edge of the water in swimming trunks, watching the kids splash each other senseless.

"Hey Rai." she called out. When he turned, she smiled coyly and beckoned him to her with a finger. Confused, he got up and walked to where she was. Once he was within reach she grabbed him and pulled him behind a tree.

"Kimi, what-" his question cut off as she pressed her lips to his. His surprise at her sneak attack faded as she slid her tongue in his mouth, but by this time he had just stopped thinking altogether. When they broke apart, all Rai could do was stare dazedly at her.

"You realize that once we're married, I will technically own you, right?" she asked with a raised brow.

"I really don't mind. As long as I get to own you." he breathed.

"Sure, why not." she giggled. Suddenly, she remembered something.

"Oh, by the way, if you get certain complaints about some violence, just ignore them." she advised.

"Huh?"

"Just leave it at that. You don't want to know."


Me: Yeah! Another chapter! So, next weekend will be the last weekend of my summer vacation, cause im gonna start my junior year! wooot! upperclassman! ....or, upperclasswoman, i really dont know! anyways, review!