Chapter 2

Rangiku cupped the water and splashed it in her face. She looked up at herself in the bathroom mirror. She honestly didn't recognize herself anymore. She looked pale and sick, she felt ugly for the first time in her life.

She wondered if she felt guilty about sleeping with Gin. She shook that thought off. She had been sleeping around with Gin for almost a year now. Yes she always felt a little guilty about cheating on Shuhei. She did love Shuhei but she was not over Gin.

"Yes, I'll be home soon Harribel" Rangiku heard Gin say from the bedroom. Rangiku felt her stomach turn as Gin spoke to his wife Harribel Ichimaru. Rangiku had never met or seen the woman but he hated her. Gin married Harribel about 3 years ago. Apparently she was one of the top executives for Hueco Mundo Inc. and her family is loaded, so it was a smart business and financial choice for Gin to marry Harribel. Gin had told Rangiku nothing but ill things about Harribel. He said he only married her for the money and benefits for his company.

Rangiku dried her face and took one last look at herself. She didn't understand why she was so upset with herself. She should have been happy to make love to Gin again right? He had been on a business trip for a month. She hadn't seen or talked to him in so long. So why was she so upset and disgusted. Rangiku tried to push those feelings away as she exited the hotel bathroom and entered the bed room.

Gin was standing by the end table putting on his watch, he was getting ready to go.

"Harribel is wondering where you are huh?" Rangiku said laughing a bit nervously.

"She has a right to be worried dontcha think?" Gin answered "She is my wife"

Rangiku felt her blood boil, why was he rubbing that in her face? Gin saw the look on Rangiku's face and smirked. He slowly approached her and pulled her into his embrace. He tilted her head up and slowly kissed her. Rangiku melted into his embrace and kissed him back. Just when she wanted to deepen the kiss, he pulled away.

"Gotta go" he said, Rangiku nodded as she tried to catch her breath. He always had a way of doing that to her.

"See you next week I guess" He said as he approached the door. Before Rangiku could reply he left slamming the hotel door shut.

Rangiku just stared at the door. Why did she love this man? She used to be able to name a million reasons, now she could only really name one, the sex.

Shuhei sat on the leather couch of his living, surrounded with many papers around him. The Ninth Division was responsible for the monthly newspaper that was sold to the public and the monthly report that was distributed to all members of Gotei 13.

He sighed as he realized he still had much to do before the night was over, and tomorrow He was going to go recruit students from the university to work for his division. Soon Shuhei heard keys giggling, Rangiku was home. He looked at the time it was close to midnight. He assumed she went out drinking with friends. When Rangiku finally walked in she was shocked to see her husband up and hard at work.

"Hey beautiful you're back late" Shuhei said greeting his wife. Rangiku gave him a small smile and walked up to the couch. She bent over to kiss her husband on the cheek.

"Yeah, me and the co-workers made happy hour last longer" Rangiku lied. He chuckled to himself then turned back to his work.

"I left some stir fry and rice in the microwave if you're hungry" Shuhei said. Rangiku looked at the microwave and smiled. Shuhei was such a caring man and he always had her in his thoughts. She loved him so much for that.

Rangiku happily reheated the dinner and stood by the microwave as watched Shuhei as he worked. She realized he was too good for her. Smart, caring, loving and sweet, this was all the things that made Shuhei who he was. She didn't understand why she cheated. This happened every time she came home to Shuhei, she wondered why she cheated. Shuhei was good looking and an amazing lover. Was the sex really that much better with Gin?

Rangiku's thought were interrupted by the beeping of the microwave. She took her food out and made her way to the living room to sit on the couch that was next to the one Shuhei was occupying.

"How was your day" Rangiku asked. Shuhei answered without looking away from his work.

"Stressful as hell, all my interviewees were unfit, and Mashiro kept-" Shuhei stopped himself when he remembered what happened between him and Mashiro. Rangiku who was indulged in the food realized her husband stopped talking.

"What happened with Mashiro?" She asked.

"Nothing, just being annoying, how was your day though?" Shuhei asked.

"Um, it was good, Mr. Hitsugaya came back from his honeymoon, so I actually had to work and NOT slack off" Rangiku answered.

"He made you do all that paper work, didn't he?" Shuhei asked laughing

"YES! You would think he would lighten up since he got married to Ichigo's sister" Rangiku stated.

"Karin is just like Toshiro"

"Well, if they wanna have kids one day they better lighten up and learn how to smile."

Shuhei looked up at Rangiku when she mentioned "kids". About 6 months ago he asked Rangiku when they would start having kids. Rangiku was 30 and she wasn't getting younger. Shuhei so badly wanted kids with Rangiku. He remembered how excited he was when Rukia was pregnant and he thought the baby was his. He wanted to be a father so badly.

Now that he was happily married, he wanted kids. "Rangiku, when are we going to be ready to have kids?"

Rangiku was surprised by this statement. She stopped eating and looked at him unsure of how to answer. Rangiku loved kids and she wouldn't be too opposed to the idea of being a mom but she was having an affair. If she attempted to have a baby, with Shuhei while having an affair with Gin that could cause a huge amount of drama.

"I'm scared and I don't think I'm ready yet Shuhei" Rangiku lied. She looked away from him. She didn't want to see his face filled with disappointment. Shuhei sighed and stood up. He turned his wife's head to him and kissed her forehead. "I'll wait until you're ready" He said smiling at her. Rangiku felt her heart skip beats. Shuhei always made her feel so loved.

"I'm gonna head to bed now," Shuhei said stretching "Wanna join me" He finished as he winked to her.

"I would love to but, I'm gonna take a shower and work do some paperwork" Rangiku said smiling at him. Shuhei felt a tug at his heart. Something was wrong; his wife just denied sex to do paperwork.

"Okay, good night" He said leaning down and capturing her lips for a goodnight kiss. She smiled and said good night.

Rangiku watched as he walked to their bedroom. She just told her husband she didn't want to have sex, because of "paperwork". She sighed as she put her head down and laid out on the couch. How long could she really keep this affair going before everything would blow up in her face? Rangiku stretched out of the couch and let her drowsiness take her and she fell asleep

Rangiku stretched out her body as she yawned early Saturday. She looked around and realized she fell asleep on the couch. She looked to see her favorite blanket. She knew she hadn't covered herself before she fell asleep.

Shuhei must have seen her and covered her. Speaking of Shuhei, Rangiku quickly got up and searched the condo for her husband. She quickly realized he wasn't home, and the note on the counter confirmed it. Shuhei and a few other presidents were doing some recruiting from the college.

Rangiku sighed as her stomach growled. She was lonely, troubled and hungry. She had dreamt about Gin killing her. She had never dreamt anything negative about him. She didn't know what to do and she knew she had to talk to someone. Momo was her best friend but she couldn't tell Momo. She was pretty sure Momo wasn't over the fact that Aizen raped her and it was partly Rangiku's fault. If she told Momo that she continued to sleep around with Gin, Momo may never understand. Rangiku then thought of someone she was sure that would understand. She decided she would pay Rukia Kurosaki at visit.

KNOCK KNOCK.

Ichigo who was sitting in the living room, watching the news sighed when the doorbell rang. "I'll get it" he yelled.

Ichigo got up to go answer the door, he was surprised to see his friend Rangiku Hisagi smiling happily in front of him.

"Rangiku?" He said wondering why she was here early. Did Rukia invite her?

"Good Morning Ichigo" Rangiku said smiling happily.

"Uh Hi, what's going on" He asked still confused.

"Ichigo, aren't you going to invite me in?"

"Oh yeah" He said giving her room to walk in. Rangiku could smell breakfast being made.

"Is Rukia in the kitchen?" Rangiku asked.

"Yeah, she is making breakfast, you can go in there." Ichigo said. Rangiku nodded and walked to the kitchen. Rangiku smiled as she saw her small friend, making breakfast. Her two daughters where sitting by the counter watching their mom happily. She loved Rukia's family. She could see how happy they were.

"Rukia," Ichigo called to his wife, "Rangiku is here".

Rukia turned to see her busty friend in the doorway. "Rangiku? This is a surprise" She said smiling.

"So you didn't invite her either?" Ichigo accidently said out loud.

"So I need an invitation to see my friends now?" Rangiku said fake hurt.

"Well a heads up would be nice, me and Rukia are planning baby # 3 and -" Ichigo couldn't finish his sentence as Rukia punched him in the stomach. "Enough talking, call your dad, the food is ready."

"Do you mind if I join you guys for breakfast?" Rangiku asked smiling.

"Of course, I always make too much anyway."

"Hi Ms. Rangiku" a small voice said to Rangiku. She looked down to see Masaki and Hisana Kurosaki looking at her.

"Hey girls, you guys are getting so big now" Rangiku said hugging and giving each girl two kisses. Rukia smiled at how affectionate Rangiku was to her daughters. She always wondered why she didn't have kids of her own.

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Ichigo collected the dishes once everyone finished eating breakfast. "Ichigo, do you need any help" Rangiku asked.

"Nah I got it, thanks" He said bringing all the dishes to the sink.

"DADDY WILL HELP YOU SON" Isshin Kurosaki said as he chased Ichigo to the sink. "Get away old man!"

Rangiku laughed as Ichigo and Isshin argued. "Hey Rangiku, can you help me bathe and dress Masaki and Hisana." Rukia asked as she picked up Hisana out of her high chair.

"Yeah I would love to." Rangiku said as she took Masaki by the hand and followed Rukia upstairs.

Bathing the girls was fun for Rangiku, she loved Masaki and Hisana. They never cried when they showered, they loved to play in the water and with the bubbles. Just for a moment those two little girls made her forget about her drama and infidelity.

Once it was time to dry and dress them, Rukia brought Rangiku into the girl's room. Rukia began to dry the girls off but she noticed Rangiku seemed a bit distant.

"Okay, Ran, I know you came to talk, so talk" Rukia said bluntly. Rangiku never woke up early on Saturday, let alone leave the comfort of her bed. Rangiku was surprised by Rukia's bluntness, but she was glad Rukia knew her well.

"It's a lot Rukia, and I didn't know who else to turn to." Rangiku admitted.

"Well you're here, so what's going on?"

"Well, you remember the time I told you that me and Momo went to hang out with Aizen and Gin?" Rangiku started

"How could I forget, you slept with Gin and Aizen may have rapped Momo." Rukia said with disgust.

"Yeah, well, Gin called me a few days later and I saw him again" Rangiku said nervously. Rukia looked at her friend wide eyed.

"You slept with him again?" Rukia asked in disbelief.

"Rukia, its worse than that" Rangiku said on the verge of tears. She had never told anyone about her affair but there was no turning back. "We have been sleeping around for the past year"

Rukia's mouth dropped at the news. "You've been having an affair?"

"Mommy what's an affair?" Masaki asked, obviously intrigued by her mother's conversation. Rukia realized the conversation she was about to have in front her kids.

"It's nothing Masaki." Rukia said as she quickly tried to get her girls dressed.

"Rukia, I know this is bad" Rangiku said.

"Bad?" Rukia said raising her voice surprising Rangiku. "You are sleeping around with another man and you're married!"

Rangiku couldn't believe what she was hearing. She thought out of all people Rukia would understand.

"Um, I seem to remember you cheating on someone with Ichigo, Come to think of it, It was Shuhei you cheated on" She retorted.

"So that makes it okay? Yes I cheated on him when we were together, but our situations are totally different."

"How so Rukia? The only difference is that me and Shuhei are married."

"Yes, you guys are legally married, and you love Shuhei more than you love Gin, so why would you risk your marriage for him?"

"How would know who I love more?" She asked defensively

"I'm not stupid Rangiku, you would have never married Shuhei if you didn't love him more"

"Rukia, that makes no sense. Gin left me, I never really got over him. So yes fell in love with Shuhei but Gin was my first love. We were together for five years."

"Rangiku I know you, You wouldn't have even dated Shuhei if you didn't have strong feelings for him. You were scared to even date him because of my past with him. I remember when you told me how in love with him you were and to please forgive you for seeing him. Rangiku the only reason you are sleeping with Gin is because how he left things." Rukia's words were cutting Rangiku deep. She started to look away from Rukia, Why was Rukia so…..right?

"I know you think because I cheated on Shuhei that I would understand but I regret it so much. I wish I never hurt him but I knew I still loved Ichigo and he even knew this. But I know for a fact that you love Shuhei more than Gin. You just needed the closure and Gin has yet to give that you and he knows this."

"Rukia , don't pretend you understand me or my relationship, cause you don't know shit!"

Masaki and Hisana turned their head to Rangiku who was now crying.

"Masaki, take your sister down stairs to your father" Rukia said to her daughter. Masaki nodded, realizing she wasn't supposed to ask questions. She took Hisana's hand and took her out the room.

Rukia turned back to Rangiku who was now looking out the window.

"Rangiku, don't ever curse in front of my kids" Rukia demanded.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to curse in front of the girls but Rukia how could you not understand?"

"Me and Shuhei had lunch on Monday. He told me how happy you guys have been for the past month, that you had showed him so much love and he didn't know where it came from but he was glad. He admitted that although I hurt him it was a blessing in disguise. We both found our one true love. Shuhei loves you more than anything, Please stop hurting him. Especially over a man who doesn't even love you anymore" Rukia begged. Rangiku couldn't hear anymore. She stormed out the room, Rukia didn't even bother to call her back. She knew Rangiku wasn't ready to hear the truth.

Rangiku flew down the stairs. Ichigo, Masaki and Hisana looked up to see Rangiku rushing to get her stuff with tears in her eyes.

"Rangiku? Are you okay"

"Yeah, I'm fine Ichigo" She said putting on her shoes. Hisana walked up to Rangiku and tugged on her dress. "My mommy loves you" Hisana said with a smile. Rangiku let her tears flow freely. She bent down and kissed her forehead. "Goodbye everyone". Rangiku left the house slamming the door behind her.

Ichigo who was shocked by what he saw turned to see his wife slowly descending the stairs.

"Rukia? Is everything okay" He asked as he approached his wife. Rukia smiled and nodded. He knew she was lying but he decided to let it go. He bent down to kiss his wife lightly.

"I love you Ichigo" She said suddenly. He smiled and kissed her again. Rukia knew she was lick to have a loving husband and two beautiful girls. She just hoped Rangiku would realize how louck she wa to have Shuhei. "Tell your dad to watch the girls, we need to start working on giving him a grandson" Rukia whispered. Ichigo smirked at his wife, "Gotcha"

Rangiku finally arrived at her destination. She need to clear her head and she need to talk to Gin. She texted him and asked him to meet her. She was at Karakura Beach. She began to remember the days where she came to the beach with her friends throughout high school and college. Gin and her were happy and in love.

She texted him to meet her and she sat on the beach and admired the waves. She tried to remember the good times. When all her friends would come to the beach during the summers in college and Gin would take the day off of work to spend time with her. He was in his early thirties but he never felt like the old man when he hung out with them. It amazes her that she is now thirty and he is almost forty.

She looked at her phone and realized 20 minutes had gone by and he hadn't answered. She knew it was asking for much to have him meet her on a weekend, but she needed to know how he felt about her. She decided she would get in touch with him no matter what. She decided to call his house phone. She remembered finding it in the phone book. She was surprised he would have his number listed. She dialed the number and waited as it rang. On the 4th ring and voice finally answered.

"Ichimaru Residence, Harribel speaking" a female voice said. Rangiku blood ran cold when she heard the voice. It was Gin's wife Harribel. She sounded so proper and elegant. Rangiku didn't know how she would respond.

"Is anyone there?" Harribel asked again.

"Um, yes" Rangiku suddenly answered. "Is it possible for me to speak to Gin Ichimaru?"

"May I ask who is speaking?"

"Rangiku Hisagi" she replied without thinking. There was a silence and then Harribel began to laugh. Rangiku was confused by this.

"I'm sorry; Gin isn't home at the moment"

"Ok, thank you" Rangkiu said, just as she was about to hang up, the voice asked her not to.

"You women are so funny" Harribel said chuckling. "I'm pretty sure my husband asked you to not call the house or call him at all during the weekend."

Rangiku's mouth dropped at that statement. She knew Gin was having an affair with her. How did she know about the rule and what did she mean by "women"

"Actually you are the first one of his whores to have the balls to call the house, especially on the weekend, since He should have warned you I would be home"

"I have no idea what you are talking-"

"Cut the crap lady" Harribel's voice now sounding more harsh. "I'm not stupid, I know my husband sleeps around with different women, it is bound to happen in a marriage based on a business decision. I mean I have a man in Tokyo that I sleep with whenever I am in town. So one thing we agreed on is that our lovers never cut into our time at home. That is why skanks like you are not supposed to call here."

Rangiku who was still quiet couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"You must have thought you were special. And you may be. He probably sees you once a week and the others once a month. Let me make this clear, don't you ever call my house again. Is that clear Miss Hisagi?"

"Yes" was all Rangiku could say.

"And if you're wondering how I know you are his whore, it's because he keeps a schedule of when he has sex with you and two other women. Your name seems to come up once a week" Harribel said before disconnecting the call.

Rangiku who was in complete shock, dropped the phone and let her new tears begin to fall.

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"You wanted to see me sir" Shuhei said as he walked into Yamamoto's office. It was Saturday afternoon; he was done recruiting from the college. He didn't understand why Yamamoto never took a day off.

"Yes, Shuhei, come and sit" Yamamoto said. Shuhei nodded and sat at the seat across from him.

"Well, Shuhei we have been searching for a Vice President for you for quite a while now and I know it hasn't been easy. But recently someone in your department has come to me requesting and interview for the position."

"Well, I'll be sure to interview the person, who is it?"

"I have already interviewed the person on yesterday afternoon, and I am 100% sure she is up for the job, she has been with your division for years and has great qualifications that I had no idea about."

"Really who?"

"It is Miss Mashiro Kuna"

Shuhei couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Mashiro?"

"Yes, I think she is perfect since she was your secretary, so she knows all the administrative things and works with you closely already."

"How is she qualified? She didn't finished college"

"Apparently, she has, did you not know she had been taking classes to finish getting her degree?" Yamamoto asked.

"No, I did not sir" He said still amazed by this news.

"I just wanted to let you know I appointed her as your vice president, we can afford to keep interview when we have someone perfectly suitable for the job already."

Shuhei wanted to object but he knew if Yamamoto wanted his opinion he would have asked for it.

"That is all Shuhei, you may leave now"

Shuhei nodded and slowly got up. Mashiro had been in school and working and he didn't know. She had the nerve to approach Yamamoto after that argument they had yesterday. Was she doing this to spite him? How was he going to tell Rangiku that the woman trying to ruin his marriage was now his vice president? They would have to make trips out of the country together; Rangiku was not going to like this.

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Rangiku stared out into the ocean and tried to make sense of everything. Maybe Rukia was right. She was being stupid. She was hurt and embarrassed. She was holding on to Gin for what? He was sleeping around with plenty of other women. He didn't care about her; he was just saying all the pretty words she wanted to hear.

Rangiku thoughts were interrupted when a car screeched behind her. She turned to see Gin getting out of his car and slamming the door. He looked so angry.

"What the fuck were you thinking calling my house?" He said as he approached her.

"How dare you yell at me, you are a lying pig" Rangiku yelled.

"Why would you call my house, when my wife is there, now she is mad at me, I know you are blonde but you can't be that stupid"

"I can't believe you can even say that to me, I really was just a side fuck?

"Yes, Rangiku, I have a wife and I like to have sex with other women, but you knew this"

"NO!, I thought you only had sex with me, because you still loved me, I thought you still cared"

"Grow up Rangiku, this is not high school, I am married to Harribel, I was never leaving her for you, plus you are married too."

"Rukia was so right about you"

"Rukia can say whatever she wants. You knew I had a wife, you knew we only had sex, I don't know why you thought this would be something else"

"I guess I needed to hear this" Rangiku whispered as she tried to hold back tears.

"Goodbye Rangiku, lose my number" He said as he turned his heels and left her. She turned back to the ocean and let her tears fall. She didn't notice Gin look back with a sad face. "You need to be with the man who truly has your heart" He whispered to himself and walked back to the car.

DING DONG

"I got it" Rukia said leaving the curry on the stove. She walked over to the front door and was surprised to see Rangiku when she opened the door.

Rangiku faced Rukia with a tear stained face. "Rukia, I'm an idiot" Rukia quickly pulled her friend into a hug.

"No you're not"

"Yes I am, why didn't I see this coming?" She cried. Rukia pulled her friend in and guided her into the kitchen.

Rangiku sat at the kitchen table and Rukia turned off her curry.

"I was just one of his whores; He doesn't even love me anymore"

"Rangiku, don't beat yourself up, he knew your weakness and played with it."

"How could I have been so blind, and Shuhei" She said burying her face in her hands.

"You know you have to tell him right?" Rukia said

"I know"

OMG FINALLY I'm done! I haven't updated in months! I don't even have time to but I'm happy I finished this chapter. Thank you to all who still read my stories.

I got one more chapter for this series, then I'm doing one for Kaien and Miyako

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