Chapter 5

We were driving along the perimeter of a long brick wall when we arrived at a security man's booth in front of an iron gate. We stopped at the booth and a large white man asked us for our names.

"Raizo and company, " Raizo answered.

The security guard immediately started running back into his booth and opened the gate for us. We drove about half a mile before we saw a mansion so big that the car roof cut off my sight of it. I was in shock, however Raizo was not as enthusiastic as I was. He drove down the road, where it became circular infront of the mansion. He parked the car and walked out to the trunk to gather our things. I followed and grabbed a bag in my right hand. He grabbed my free left hand with his own free hand we walked up to the front door but just as we reached it, it was opened by a butler.

We heard clapping and saw an older stout man with white gray hair who was balding walking towards us. "Well if it isn't my old friend Raizo and his beautiful girlfriend, isn't she lovely." He said looking me over with a smile on his face. "How're you two doing?... Oh, how rude of me, tell me what's this beauty's name?"

"Mika, and we're fine," Raizo answered quickly.

"Mika, well that's exquisite, call me Richard."

"Thank you Richard, and not just for that, but also for allowing us into your amazing home and being so kind." I said, finally getting into the conversation.

"Nonsense, let's get going then." he said before turning and walking into a living room.

"Stay here, I'll be right back," he called over his shoulder all of a sudden. As soon as he left, I dropped the bag, let go of Raizo's hand and started stretching. As I was touching my toes, I heard "oh my gosh! Hello Raizo! I heard you would be coming!" I looked up the stairs and saw a blonde woman with a really big chest, rushing down the steps. As soon as I was upright, Raizo put his free hand on my hip and tugged me to his side. All too soon, she ran up to Raizo and wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing herself into him. He quickly dropped the bag and my hand and grabbed her wrists taking them away from his neck and pushing her away. The jealousy that entered my body was great, especially since I have yet to hug Raizo despite the amount of time we have spent together. I surprised myself with the jealousy considering I don't have any claim on him, but it was replaced with smugness when he pushed her away and grabbed me again, so I wrapped my arm around his back to his hip and got closer to him.

I turned to look at the woman with a sweet smile on my face as she was looking a me with slight disgust before quickly changing it to excitement, "hi! Arent you cute? I'm Ruby."

"Thanks and hello Ruby, I'm Mika."

All of a sudden, Richard came speeding back in a golf cart for four with space in the back for luggage. "Oh Ruby! Good did you meet Mika?"

"Yes darling, I was just getting to know her."

"Well how about you put your stuff in the back and we get going? Mika, how about you sit up here with me?"

Ruby's beady blue eyes brightened at the idea, "Oh yes! I'll join you and keep Raizo company."

Raizo's eyes narrowed and I took that as a sign to speak up, "actually, we don't want to be a bother and well I was hoping to sit back and relax with my boyfriend for the next few hours. I know I'm sounding really rude right now, I'm sorry."

With that Raizo had put all the bags in the back and pulled me into the back seat with him. Richard seemed as though he wanted to say something but sat in the front seat with Ruby. She also had a displeased face and I know must have really been hating me at that moment. "No need to apologize sweetheart. If relaxation is something you want, we have a hot tub and you are welcome to join us right now. I can just tell the pilot to fly later, and problem solved! Don't even worry about a bathing suit, Ruby has many in different shapes and styles to choose from," Richard turned with what I'm sure was meant to be a reassuring smile, but was really creepy.

This time, Raizo spoke, "we can't. We got people and plans waiting for us at Maine that really can't be rearranged." He said this in a final tone looking at Richard with a glare that couldn't be challenged. Quickly, he turned around and started the small cart, driving us through his big house.

As soon as he turned, I grabbed Raizo's hand and scooted close to him, resting my head on his shoulder. For the first few seconds, I was tense just as he was, waiting for the inevitable push from the semi embrace. But after he didn't I relaxed and a few seconds later, he did too. The drive was pretty awkward, especially because at one point, Ruby turned to us for a second, seeing our position, she quickly turned back with a scowl on her face.

Once she turned her back to us, a smile broke out on my face, Raizo looked down and spotted it. He raised his eyebrow and I moved my face into his chest. I expected him to tense up again, but he surprised me by jumping a bit initially, then relaxing and even wrapping his arm around me.

All too fast for me, we quickly stopped, I saw a big jet with Richard's name on the end of a runway with its doors open. We were not too far from the plane and Raizo got up, grabbing my hand, and got our luggage, then led me to the stairway that ended at the door.

From behind us I heard Richard's voice call out, "Come back anytime, you hear, and make sure not to forget your stunning girlfriend."

Not to be out done or forgotten, his wife also yelled out to us, "He's right Raizo! Come back to me soon!"

With a final, yet whispered "ugh!", I stepped into the plane, being followed by a smirking Raizo. He set down our stuff then walked to the front end of the plane to tell the pilot we were ready. I left to explore and found a medium sized room with a bed and bathroom. I used the bathroom and then flopped down on the bed, rubbing my palms into my face, the plane was flying, Raizo joined me.

"Crazy couple, right?" I chuckled out.

He looked at me for a second before staring at the ceiling, "Well, it'd help if you stop attracting the men we are forced to interact with."

"You think I like get those creepy old men's attention?"

He didn't respond, so I sighed. "We both had a long day, and I'm sure we're really tired. How about we both get some sleep, I'm sure ninjas can't get us up here." I patted the spot next to me.

He laid down and I rolled onto him, getting comfortable. As I already knew he would, he went still. "Calm down, I'm just starting off where we both know I'll end up eventually."

It took him a while but, he loosened up and went to sleep. I looked at his perfect face and fell into had what felt like, the best sleep of my life.