Beautiful Lie . [ Chapter 7 : Our Secret ]
Kise's body went cold as his father's gaze pierced him . There also his mother , at his father side , looking extremely worried and curious . He looked down , unable to look at both them .
What've I done ?
I'm such an idiot …
Kise heard footsteps coming to the living room . Curious , he looked and saw his sister , Nazuna walking with unreadable expression plastered on her face . Damn , why's she here ? Kise thought bitterly , biting his bottom lip .
"Where did you go ?" his father's question made him shivered . Slowly , he turned his gaze to his father .
"Well , I went out … with my friends …" he uttered softly .
"Really ? That long ?" his father raised a brow .
"Yes . Well , I went out with my Teikou team mates ." he lied . I'm sorry , otou – san , but I never wanted you to know about her .
"Teikou team mates ? Really , now ?" Nazuna interrupted , looking pissed .
"Yeah . Why not ?" everyone turned to the stairs , looking at Mayumi while she went to the living room .
"Mayumi , why are you here ?" their mother asked .
"Nah , I heard some arguments here . So I guessed that Ryouta's home ."
"You know you didn't have to come here just because of that reason ." Nazuna spat .
"Is it wrong to feel worry about your brother's safety ? Unlike you , nee – chan , I'm not a cold – hearted person ."
"Nazuna ! Mayumi ! Stop arguing with each other ! And you , Ryouta , fine . I'll let that pass for now . If you repeat something like this again , I'll have to punish you . Do I make myself clear ?" their father asked , looking at each of his child .
"Yes , otou – san …" with a slight nod , all of them went upstairs and the house once again , is filled with silence .
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Nazuna walked to her room , leaving both Mayumi and Kise . Mayumi sighed . Am I too harsh ? But , between nee – chan and me , I guessed she's worse . Mayumi glanced at her one and only brother , Kise .
Guilt and sadness flashed on his eyes .
Ryouta , where did you go ?
"Mayumi – neechan ?" Kise called his sister .
"Yes ?"
"Do you think Nazuna – neechan is angry at me ?"
"… Ryouta , why not we talked for a while ? I've something to talk about ." she took a deep breath , looking at Kise .
"Yes … sure . Why not ?" he faked a smile , making Mayumi flinched . Ryouta , you don't have to hide your feelings .
"So , I've been wondering , where did you go ?" she asked , while sitting on the chair nearby .
"Nee – chan ! You heard me just now right ? I went out with my friends !" he tried to sound as cheerful as possible , but it's quite impossible for him .
Why must everyone asked me about this ?
Why can't they let me live the way I want ?
Why is it wrong to have feelings towards someone ?
Kise heard his sister sighed , running her slim fingers to her hair . Are you angry to me too , nee – chan ? He bitterly thought as a faint smile painted on his flawless face .
"Ryouta , look . You don't have to hide your feelings when you're with me , okay ? I know it's awkward to talk with your sister , but …"
"But what ?"
"But , you should know that you can share your problems with me , whenever you want ."
"What's your point , nee – chan ?" Kise frowned when he heard Mayumi's words .
"… Ryouta , answer my question ."
"What is it , nee – chan ?"
"Who is she ?" Mayumi asked while she noticed Kise's pale face .
"S – she ? I – I don't understand what do you mean , nee – chan ."
"… Ryouta , if you tell me , maybe I can help you . But if you keep on hiding your little secret , nothing's going to change . In fact , it's only going to be worse !" Mayumi explained .
"W – well , I guessed you're right ."
"About what ?"
"About … 'who is she' stuff … well , you know ."
"So , I'm right ? Ryouta ?"
"Yeah . Before that , are you sure that Nazuna – neechan won't hear us ?"
"No , I bet she's asleep by now ." Mayumi snickered .
"Really ? That's … quite early ."
"Never underestimate her , Ryouta !" she said with a smirk .
"Y – yeah . Well , back to the topic then ."
"Yes . Better tell me everything , you understand ?"
"Yeah , yeah ! But it's kind off long …"
"Then start now !"
That night , Kise told someone about his relationship for the first time . And he told everything that happened on that fateful day .
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Yukira panted as she reached her home . Tired is the only thing she could felt after walking from the train station to her house . But , whatever it is , she's glad that she's safe .
"Nee – chan ? Okaa – san ! It's nee – chan !" she heard her sister , Izumi yelled . A soft smile appeared on her face .
The door opened and she saw Izumi along with her mother .
"Yukira ! Why are you home so late ?" she asked , worried .
"Nah , nothing . It's just i felt really happy walking around at Shibuya ." she said , trying hard to cover her sadness that lingered at the bottom of her heart .
"Ah ! Nee – chan ! Next time , you must bring me along too !" Izumi said , pouting and crossed her arms .
"Yes , yes , hime – sama !" patting Izumi's head , she went inside the house .
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"- kira !"
Eh ? Okaa – san ?
"Yukira !"
Why does okaa – san called me ? Alarmed , she went down from her bedroom to the kitchen .
"Okaa – san ! Why ? What happened ?" she asked , looking at Izumi and her mother .
"Have you eaten your dinner ?" her mother asked .
"Ah , no . Not yet ." she replied .
"Then , you have to sit here , nee – chan ! You must eat !" Izumi pointed at her .
With a laugh , she replied , "Yeah . I think I should , too ."
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Kise sighed as he ended his story – telling time . He looked at Mayumi . As expected of nee – chan . But what can I do ?
Taking few deep breath , Mayumi asked , "Is that it ?"
"Yeah ." is the only reply she got from Kise .
"… Ryouta , 33 days ?! Really ?!" she frowned , looking displeased to the extreme .
"Yeah , that's the bet ! But … now …"
"Now what ? Do you realize that you're toying with someones feelings ?"
"But …"
"Don't give me some stupid reason , Ryouta ! Why must you do that ?" she clenched her fist .
"… Nee – chan , that was back then . Now , it's a completely different story !" Kise muttered , avoiding Mayumi's fierce gaze .
"Then , what are you going to do now ?"
"Nee – chan , I don't know ! I used to say , I stay with her because of the bet . Now , I honestly don't think so ."
"So , you're falling for her ? For real ?"
"Yeah . I think so ."
"Hah , what should I say ?"
"Oh yeah , one more thing ."
"What is it now ?" crossing her arms , Mayumi asked .
"If any unknown numbers called you , it might be those reporters . So , don't bother to answer it ." Kise said .
"Hah ?! Reporters ?! Why ?!"
"Well , they managed to ask surround her at that time . That's why Yukira collapsed ."
"Oh , and why do you gave them my number instead of yours ?"
"I say that you're my manager , nee – chan ! That's why !"
"Ah , you really know how to give trouble to other people , nee Ryouta ?" she face -palmed .
"Nee – chan ! That's mean you know !" Kise whined , only to earn a smack from his sister .
"Shut up , Ryouta ." and those three words made Kise kept his mouth shut that night .
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The next day , Yukira woke up quite late . Agh ! I'm still so tired from yesterday ! She bitterly thought . Remembering yesterday , Yukira flinched when the image of Kise appeared inside her head .
I wonder how's Kise – kun now ?
I hope he's fine … without me .
Wait ! Why should I worry about him ?
He's the who leave me !
Kami – sama , please help me …
I don't know what should I do anymore …
Not completely awake , Yukira went to the bathroom to take a bath , without realizing her cell phone is off .
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Kise stared at the ceilings , as his mind drifting away . He had been cautious from the start , but how ? How do those reporters knew that Yukira's with him that day ?
Kise sat up . Reaching for his cell phone , he quickly dialled Yukira's number . But unfortunately , on that day , Yukira won't answer his call .
She won't .
At all .
And thinking about that matter made him felt uneasiness . Shit , I can't stay like this forever . But what can he do anyways ? His father won't let him out of the house , and it's the same with his sisters .
He knew he didn't have a choice .
He had to meet her tomorrow .
Tomorrow … I'll tell her everything !
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Nazuna knew that Mayumi and Kise were dicussing something the moment she entered her room . But she didn't care .
Mayumi must know about Ryouta's secret ?
Smirking , Nazuna gazed out of the window .
But , when'll be my turn to know it ?
Honestly , she wanted to know it by her own effort . But , she can't waste no more time .
Seems like I need her help again …
You must feel really happy these days right ?
But , don't worry .
If you work for me , you'll surely get what you deserved .
Grabbing her cell phone , Nazuna dialled someone's number .
Smiling , she greeted , "How are you today , Mika ?"