Hey everyone! This is the new chapter, it's shorter than i wanted it to be but the next one is going to be longer so enjoy.
In the hospital Mariko woke up and found Takuto at her side holding her hand.
''What am i doing here?'' He caressed her hair.
''You fainted at work so Manami brought you here.''
''I fainted? Wait where's Manami?''
''She had to go back to work but you made us worry, you shouldn't overwork yourself.'' Mariko felt bad because she never wanted to burden the people she cared about.
''When can we leave?''
''Not yet, they wanted to do a blood test first just to check if anything was wrong.'' A doctor came in holding a folder.
''Akiyama san, the results from the blood test just came back from the lab you are 5 weeks pregnant, for you and your baby's safety i would take it easy for now''
''Ok thank you doctor.'' The doctor then left, Takuto was very happy that he was going to be a father so he was puzzled when he saw the clear look of concern Mariko's face.
''What's wrong?''
''What if i become a terrible mother?'' Takuto smiled reassuringly.
''Mariko you're not your mother.''
''I know.'' Mariko felt really lucky that she had Takuto he always knew what to say, when they were leaving she saw her father at the entrance looking really worried.
''Dad what's wrong?'' He hugged her.
''I heard that you were in the hospital and i came as soon as possible. What happened?''
''I fainted at work, from now on i'll have to take it easy.''
''What do you mean?''
''I'm pregnant.'' Takashi wasn't expecting this but he was still very happy that he was going to be a grandfather.
''That's great, congratulations!''
''Thanks dad, anyway i better call Manami.''
Kyouko had just said good bye to Ren, it was nice being able to be with him outside even if they had to wear wigs. In the hall way she saw Moko san, she was relieved to see her again, it felt like they hadn't seen each other for a life time so she ran to hug her.
''Moko san!'' Kanae stopped her.
''What's wrong?''
''It just feels like i haven't seen you in forever, so much happened..'' Kyouko told her about the new movie and most importantly that she was with Ren now.
''You two had sex?!''
''Lower your voice and yes we did.''
''You're lucky, at least you won't have to worry about your brothers or sisters questioning him.'' When she said that Kyouko felt a sting of pain in her heart, Kanae saw her expression and got worried.
''Kyouko are you alright?'' Kyouko felt guilty about lying to her so she decided to tell her.
''Kanae i haven't been completely honest with you.'' They sat down and she told her everything, Kanae was really shocked but there was something that she didn't understand.
''She told you that they didn't care about you anymore?'' Kyouko nodded.
''But how do you know that she wasn't lying to you? I mean she doesn't exactly sound like the most trustworthy person to me. Did you ever try to get in contact with them?''
''I did, shortly after i moved away i sent them many letters but they never replied.''
''I'm sorry but i still think that you should try again.''
Mariko was now at her house with her best friend Manami, earlier she had called her to tell her that she was alright and after hearing that she was pregnant Manami insisted on coming over. They had been discussing stuff like names and other things that Mariko never thought of, even though she appreciated the fact that her best friend was so invested in this baby she felt exhausted.
''You know i think that i've had enough of baby talk for today.''
''You're right you need to unwind. Oh i've got an idea! How about we go to the beach.''
''I don't know Manami...''
''Come on didn't the doctor tell you that you need to relax, besides you won't get many chances after the baby is born. So what do you say?'' Mariko wanted to resist but she got won over by Manami's pleading look.
''Fine, where are we going to stay?''
''Do you remember that beach you told me about?''
''Yeah i went there when i was a kid.''
''My brother owns a cabin nearby so we can stay there.''
''That's great, when can we go?''
''In 3-4 days.'' Makoto came in suddenly and Mariko was really surprised because she wasn't expecting him, Manami decided to leave since she had something to do.
''I'll call you later Manami.''
''Ok, see ya.'' She left and Makoto sat in front of Mariko.
''What's up?''
''Did you see dad yet?''
''Yeah i saw him this morning at the hospital.''
''What happened?''
''I'm pregnant.''
''That's great! I'm going to be a uncle.''
''So what about dad?''
''He found out that Kyouko tried to contact us.''
''Why did we just find out?''
''Because our mother gave her our old address knowing that we wouldn't answer.'' Mariko felt horrible thinking of how she must have felt never getting anything from them.
''How could she be so terrible?''
''That's not all he found out, he traced where the letters came from. Our mother left her with the owners of a Ryokan in Kyoto, 2 years ago she ran away to Tokyo with the owner's son.''
''I can't believe she just left her there, but what's the son's name?''
''I think Fuwa Shoutaro.''
''Weird, i think i might have heard it before. Well if you discover something else please tell me.''
''Okay, i better go now.'' He left.
Kyouko had finished at work so she was going back to the Darumaya, she was a bit disappointed that she didn't see Ren for the rest of the day but she knew that she would have seen him the next day because they would be going together to the movie location. When she arrived she apologised to the older couple for making them worry when she didn't come back the other night. In her room she was packing her suitcase that the Okami lent her because she didn't have one, she packed her clothes plus a swimsuit since they were going to the beach, after she had finished packing she started looking at her wall, there were her two posters of Ren and Shou. Ever since she had realised her feelings for Ren she noticed that Sho didn't matter to her anymore because Ren was more important to her, so she took a deep breath and she ripped Shou's poster off of the wall and threw it away. Just as she was going downstairs to eat some dinner her phone started ringing, it was Ren.
''Hey Ren.''
''Hey Kyouko, are you at home?''
''Yeah i came home a while ago, where are you?''
''I'm in my apartment, i wish you were here.'' Kyouko smiled.
''I know but i can't be there everyday, i live here too.''
''Well then you should live here.'' Ren meant that sarcastically but still wished that it could happen.
''Yeah but then everyone would know that we're together.''
''And that would be bad because...''
''Your fans would kill me.''
''You never know they might not react that way, but anyway i think that we should at least tell the president when we come back.''
''Fine, have had any dinner yet?''
''Kind of..''
''A snack does not qualify as a meal.''
''Then no.''
''Ren, how many times do i have to tell you that you shouldn't skip meals?''
''Don't worry i'll order something.''
''Okay but no junk food.'' Ren sighed.
''Fine, did you eat anything yet?'' Kyouko gasped realising that she completely forgot that she had to eat dinner.
''Oh you're right, i've got to go.''
''Ok good night, i love you.''
''Love you too.'' She hung up and ran downstairs to eat.