Kyoko woke up and found herself in a futon in Fuwa Ryoukan. She looked over to her right side and found the Ren lying beside her on the floor with no bed or blanket. He looked so innocent so pure. Just like her fairy prince she thought he was.
"How much I wish we could live a happy life? How much I want you to love me? But the fact is that all you are doing is taking responsibility. I am nothing special to you. You are in love with a high school girl. How much I would pay to be in her place!"
She lifted her hand and brushed off some hair from his face. His lips curved in to a smile while sleeping. Kyoko smiled at the sweet smile and touched her stomach.
"Baby!Look daddy is smiling." She smiled at the thought of Ren smiling while holding their baby.
"Quit fantasizing and get up Kyoko!" Kyoko gathered herself and stood up. She arranged herself in the mirror and was about to leave.
"Wait" Ren stood there awake. Her heart skipped a beat in fear. Did he hear me say those things?
"If you are going to them then let me come with you" Kyoko nodded with a blank face. Ren came to her and held her hand. The warmth spread an indefinable comfort in her body."Now I can face anything"
They both left the room and went downstairs. It was almost seven so they guessed that Okami and taisho would be having dinner. (They always dined earlier so they could serve others after word).
They reached the room and stopped. Kyoko looked at the door and took a deep breathe. She noticed Ren's grip on her hand tightened. It was comforting. Kyoko gathered up her courage and knocked at the door. After a few seconds, the door slid open revealing Okami.
"Oh my! You are awake. It is good. Do you two need something?" kyoko smiled and nodded.
"Can we buy some of yours and Taisho's time?" Okami was a little surprised at the strange request.
"Sure dear, come in" She led the way. Beads of perspiration formed on her forehead. "God please help me!"
"Taisho-san, these kids here want to talk to us" Taisho just nodded. Kyoko and Ren seated themselves.
"So what is it that you wanted to say?" Kyoko couldn't hold herself anymore. She let loose her desires and pulled Okami in a big hug.
"It's so nice to see you again, Okami-san" As she pulled away she saw a big smile on Okami's face.
"I thought you looked like Kyoko-chan. Welcome back. How are you, dear?" Relief washed over her figure.
"You don't hate me?" Tears streamed down her face. Okami smiled and wiped away her tears.
"Why would I hate my only daughter? I just hated the fact that I can't see you anymore. I am so happy." Kyoko smiled and looked over at Taisho who just smiled along with a nod.
"Thank you so much you two. You don't know how happy I am." Ren smiled at the happy reunion.
"And who might this young man be? Your boyfriend?" Okami gestured towards Ren. Kyoko blushed scarlet. It was so odd introducing Ren as her husband yet she liked it.
"He is my…husband" Ren smiled. I love it when she calls me her husband. It feels like she has accepted our relationship. I so wish she does.
"You are married?" Okami squealed in delight but then suddenly her face dropped. Kyoko tensed.
"Where is Shotaro then?" Her demons now-a-days stopped popping up at his name. Kyoko sighed. Ren held her hand tightly. She told them the whole story.
"That arrogant kid! How dare he treat you like that? Doors of this Ryoukan are forever closed on him"
"Thank you Okami-san"
"For what dear?"
"For raising me as your own daughter and for forgiving my mistake. It means a lot" Okami smiled and hugged her.
She invited them to dinner which Kyoko readily accepted.
"Kyoko-Chan! I am angry"
"Why?" Kyoko tensed.
"You never invited us to your wedding"
"Sorry Okami-san but everything happened so quickly and I didn't know how you will react so…"
"So I understand dear. But I am happy you chose to pay us old people a visit" Kyoko smiled. Ren on the other hand was quite uncomfortable with the glaring he was receiving from Taisho.
"Did I do something wrong?" The evening passed great. Ren was so relieved. Kyoko seemed to be in a very happy mood today. And what else could make him happy otherthan having his love of life enjoying herself. But he still knew that something will be up as there discussion wasn't over yet.
Kyoko that day helped Okami in running the restaurant ignoring her protests. She did everything so perfectly that she attracted a lot of costumers as well. Well mostly men. Ren was jealous as hell.
"You brought us a lot of good luck. We never had a more busy night in years"
"I am happy I did something for you. I am so sorry Okami-san but I must retire now. I am extremely exhausted"
"Sure dear. Want to spend the rest of night with your hubby? Hmm…" Okami winked and Kyoko blushed. She quickly excused herself and returned to the room where Ren was already sitting sipping tea and enjoying the view.
"You back already "Shenodded. Ren noticed that she tensed up around him.
"Kyoko we need to finish what we were talking earlier"
"Alright" They both seated face to face.
"Continue"
"The reason I didn't tell you the truth because you looked so happy with the fact you met a fairy. I had never met someone as innocent and cute as you"
"So you decided to fool me?" Kyoko cut him rudely.
"No. You are getting it all wrong. I just didn't want to hurt you."
"But you did. You hurt me a lot."
"I know and the only thing I can ask is for forgiveness. Will you forgive me?" Ren looked at her hopefully. He saw her taking a deep breath and considering his application. As she opened her mouth to tell her decision Ren felt his heart beat quickening.
"Alright?" Ren thought he misunderstood.
"I am sorry what did you just say?"
"I said I forgive you" Ren's face bloomed in happiness. He never thought she would forgive him easily.
"But…"
"But?" why does there always have to be a "but"?
"Tell me all the other secrets you are hiding from me" Ren sighed. He was hiding two bigsecrets but it wasn't time for them yet.
"There are two big secrets but…"
"But…" I can't believe it. How many things is he hiding?
"One is a secret from my past. I had a very dark past," Kyoko noticed his voice darkening.
"I promise it is a secret that will not affect our present life so please let me leave it. It is not time yet to reveal it." Ren looked at her hopefully. Please understand.
"It won't hurt me."
"No"
"Okay" Ren let out the breathe he didn't know he was holding.
"The second one?"
"It is more likely the truth of my heart. I want to reveal it when time is right. To you it will be like an application. It won't hurt you either so please should I leave it as well"
"Won't hurt?"
"Absolutely"
"Then okay" Ren was happy at the sudden developments.
"Thank you" Kyoko yawned and Ren noticed her getting sleepy.
"Maybe we should sleep now"
"Yeah"
Kyoko stood up and went to the futon. Soon the lights were switched off and both lay in their own futons. Ren was sound asleep because a huge burden was lifted from his shoulders but Kyoko on the other hand was over curious.
"I am really concerned about what can be the truth of his heart? Will he tell me of the high school girl? Will he ask for a divorce? How can it not hurt me if he asked to leave? Why does he want to hide it? Arghhhh! I am sleeping or else my head will burst" With quite a lot of effort she succeeded in abandoning the thoughts and fell asleep.
Next morning Ren woke up first. He turned around and found kyoko sleeping soundly facing him. Her eyes closed and her face pure like that of an angle. It broke his heart when he reminds himself of the fact that he was the devil that dirtied this pure angle. But aside from that there was a sapling of happiness blooming in his heart, the fact that every time he will wake up, he will see this angelic face made his heart bloom. For a moment nothing else mattered. The conflicts between them seemed to vanish for a while.
"I will win your heart Kyoko. I will prove that we can have a life together and not just a life but a glamorous life." He pushed himself up and supported his weight on his two hands. He hovered above her, careful not to wake her. Those pretty lips were begging to be touched and how much his heart wanted to fulfill the wish. But it was not time yet. So he simply leaned down and his lips touched her pale forehead. For a few seconds they stayed there enjoying the bliss of her skin and then pulled away. The kiss was chaste but it expressed his heartiest desires.
He stood up, took one last glance of her petite body and left for the bathroom. He came back within 30 min and found her waking up.
Kyoko's eyes fluttered open but the immense sunshine made them want to shut again. She groaned and closed her eyes again. Ren chuckled at her cuteness.
"Good Morning" As his voice hit her ear drums, her eyes pierced open and she bolted up. She looked up and found him standing there, smiling in his full glory. That smile was pure torture for her. It always was the thing urging her to go and kiss those smiling lips. It took her strength to keep her hormones from going out of control. And that voice. It was delicious to her ears. She wanted to greet him back but damn these conflicts with her own mind. SO she only nodded. Even her small nod was enough to bloom his day.
"I'll be down for a walk. You get ready, let's mean in the dining at nine."
Kyoko nodded and Ren left. He left taking his thoughts with him. The thoughts of how to get their lives in a better situation.
Kyoko sighed as Ren left. It was good he left early or else her whole mask would have been caught off. Kyoko groggily stood up and within the given time reached the dining. She saw Ren chatting happily with Okami. She was happy. It felt like home again.
"Good Morning, Okami-san" Kyoko said cheerfully as she hugged her from behind.
"Good Morning Kyoko-Chan" She said as soon as Kyoko pulled away and faced her.
"Someone seems to be in a good mood. Had a good night?" Okami blinked and Kyoko turned scarlet.
"Go princess, your prince has been waiting for a long time" She looked at Ren and caught her smiling at her. She loved his smile. She totally agreed with Okami, He was her only prince who can't be her prince. What a game life has tangled them in.
She walked over and sat beside Ren. Okami immediately brought breakfast.
"I ordered without you. Hope you didn't mind"
"It's alright" Ren nodded and then they started their meal. During their meal, no one said a single word. Okami noticed the silence. In fact she noticed it last night as well. She decided to ask Kyoko later.
"So what to do today?" Ren broke the silence.
"No idea. You have any?"
"What about getting you to shopping and then we will think about what to do next"
"Sure"
That day went nice. They went to shopping. Of course they had an argument on who is going to pay. But Ren has the dominant nature so he won and paid for the enormous pile of gifts he bought.
At night both were tired as hell. They bought the gifts for others all day long. It was a tiring job.
"Kyoko-Chan, would you mind coming to me? I want to have a little chat with you" Kyoko was surprised at Okami's sudden request but nodded.
"You go ahead. I'll be there soon." Ren nodded and went to the room.
After being seated, Okami spoke out her mind.
"Kyoko-Chan, is everything right between you and Ren-san?" Kyoko was surprised. She never thought Okami watched her so closely. But still composing her façade she answered.
"We are doing perfectly fine. Why you ask? Okami saw through her lie.
"Kyoko-Chan I may not be your mother but you did spent your childhood with me. I am aware of your every motion. Now child say the truth. You are not happy, right?" Tears broke their way from her eyes. She never believed it. She had a mother like figure with her the whole time when she thought she was alone. Happiness bloomed in Kyoko.
I will not deceive you. I will tell you the truth.
"You are right, Okami-san. I am not happy. In fact it is a forced marriage. None of us is happy" Okami expected that blow.
"Tell me the details child" She said in a soothing voice.
"Something happened at the party last month. I got pregnant with Ren's child. I didn't know what to do. My landlady advised me to marry Ren. I talked to him about it. And he agreed. We both showed the world that we are a happily in love couple but the truth is quite opposite. We never even touch each other. I will never forgive him for ruining my life." Kyoko's voice broke. Okami hugged her in a soothing way. After her sobs died down.
"Is that all? I think there is something else as well "She held her chin high and looked into her eyes.
"Now tell me" Kyoko looked into Okami's eyes and couldn't take it anymore.
"I love him. I love him so much. But I know he won't return the feeling." Kyoko cried while Okami soothed her. Unknown to them there was a person frozen outside in shock due to the little eavesdropping he did. The words I love him keep repeating in his mind.
Author's note: - I am ill. My body hurts like hell. I am suffering from migraine. I still write for you guys and thank you so much for the no response you have been showing. This time I beg you please answer the following question.
1- Should I continue this story or not?
2- Do you want a long story with slow developments or a not so short story with quick developments'?
3- Is it wrong of me to ask for more review?
4- Is it worthy or reading or garbage?
I look forward for your answers.