Sorry for the small chapter, but as I said before, my computer crashed and I lost all my files. I'm writing all the chapters again. I forgot some of the details and I'm wringing my brain for that. I'll upload the next chapter after writing the next few. I've to go through the story once more to preserve the consistency of the matter I've written.

So bear with me and don't hate me. I haven't dropped this story. For now I'm trying to appease you with this newly written chapter.

Many days passed and Ichigo decided to put his plan in action. The 'Get Back Rukia' Plan. Moreover, he had many ideas on how to make or rather remake his mark on Rukia. The best plan was to intrude on the time the newly married couple spent together, if possible get Kaien entirely out of the picture.

Kaien had asked Ichigo to work on an important file for an upcoming project. So now was his chance. He stepped in Kaien's office.

"Hey! This is the file you asked for." Kaien looked-up from his pile of papers, to see Ichigo standing there.

"Hi! Why are you here? You could've send the file at the hands of your secretary. There was no need to deliver it personally." He said looking a bit puzzled.

"I know but I had some free time and also the file is very important, so I thought of giving it to you by myself." Ichigo answered with a shrug.

"Okay then. Thanks, I appreciate it." Kaien said sincerely.

Ichigo kept the file on the table and started some small talk about the company's new projects. Later he left Kaien's office, but not before walking away with the same file hidden safely in his coat.

Kaien and Rukia always met at the tiny café at the corner of the street, for their lunch. Today Ichigo 'accidentally' met her there. Kaien however, was MIA due to him misplacing a very important file. Ichigo knew he was not being fair…but everything is fair in love and war… right? His love for Rukia and his undeclared war with Kaien.

"Yo! What are you doing here?" Ichigo asked her looking very confused (as if it wasn't all his doing). Rukia looked at him genuinely surprised.

"Hi Ichigo. I…we always come to this place for lunch, but today Kaien is running a bit late. I'll just get a take-out and visit him in his office. Why are you here?" Meet Kaien in the office? As if. Ichigo was not going to let that happen.

"Hey as long as you are here, would you mind helping me in placing my order?" he said hoping she wouldn't reject him.

"Okay. So what are you in a mood for? Sweet or spicy?" Yes! She is just too sweet! Ichigo thought inwardly.

"Sweet, I guess." He replied.

"'kay, then you must try the chocolate croissant they serve here. It is just heavenly."

She knew, he loves chocolate. If Ichigo was the kind of guy to express his emotions outwardly, there would be a huge smile on his face right about now (maybe even jumping in circles around her). Rukia remembered he likes chocolate, which was enough for him to assume that she still cared about him. They spent their lunch together because Kaien called to say that he would not make it. Ichigo's plan was working; even spending a little time with her in the absence of Kaien would allow him to stir-up her emotions, and make her think about him. He just had to make sure to keep them apart, even if it is for just a few minutes.

Thinking back, he couldn't believe the events that happened in Kaien's office today. Even he can't explain how he did what he did. Maybe it was the adrenaline drive. A love struck person can go to ant lengths to achieve his goal. However, was that really the solution?

Ichigo thought, how could a guy like him who never even imagined about falling in love, would be so madly in love with someone? He is so hopeless that he is trying to break-up a marriage. Is he so desperate? Yes he is. He needed Rukia by his side and he needed her badly. Without her there was no happiness in his life, it was like living out a routine of a robot- emotionless and premeditated. There was no spontaneity in his day-to-day life.

It wasn't like he was going to hurt her in the process…okay, maybe just a little, but he was going to make sure that once she was with him, she would never have to face any kind of sadness in her life, ever. He never knew he had this kind of possessive side to his persona. As always, Rukia made him discover emotions he never felt before.

There was something special about Rukia that he always admired. Many girls fawned over him, even Inoue- who was regarded as a divine beauty by everyone, never drew his attention. In Rukia's case it was not just the physical aspect, it was about the completely new sensations she aroused in him, as well. Although, he must admit that there was a time when he thought about her only for bodily pleasure. That thought now made him shiver. He never realized her impact in his life. And when he truly understood what she meant to him, it was already too late. On the other hand, it was never too late to fix something, and he was trying to do just that.

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