The ride back home was finished in complete silence. Both were lost in thoughts. The recent events were still on both of their minds. That kiss took over most of their thoughts.
"Kyoko, why won't you understand? I love you. I love you so much. I will make you mine. You and my baby both will come to love me. I will make you love me. I promise."His grip on the steering wheel tightened along with his determination. Nothing can stop him now.
"I am so sorry, Ren. I had to do this. But I promise I will give some thought to our meaningless relationship. If not for you and me then for this baby. I will get this baby a beautiful future. A happy family. He or She will never suffer the family circumstances I did. As a mother, I will give you a wonderful future my baby"
Kyoko gently touched her stomach and imagined a life form growing there. It was such a beautiful feeling. A smile crept along her lips. Such a pure feeling. It was warming her heart. The feeling of love was renewing in her heart. Kyoko never felt so peaceful before.
Ren looked over at Kyoko. She was smiling while touching her belly. He smiles knowing what she was thinking.
"You'll be a great mother. I can already see that." The ride back home seemed much shorter than the one before. Although all of it was passed in silence.
As the car stopped in front of their house, she got out of the car and moved into the house. Ren followed with their luggage. He placed the luggage at a side and found Kyoko in the kitchen. He went and leaned against the door. Having her in his kitchen, making food was one of his favorite scenes to watch. She looked like she belonged there. Her movements were as graceful as a swam. She was doing everything so perfectly that sometimes he felt that he was less deserving for her. She deserved much more. Even more than him. But Ren could only provide him with what he had and he was determined to provide her with only the best.
"What are you making?" Kyoko looked at him and blushed when she found him leaning against the door, staring at her. She quickly looked away.
"Tea" Was all she managed to say without stuttering.
"I'll be in the living room" Kyoko just nodded while Ren went ahead to the living room. He hated to leave but he was tired. He threw himself on the couch. Driving for three hours straight was tiring and all the mental stress added fuel to the fire. After a while, he sat up nicely and found Kyoko entering the room with two mugs. She handed him one and sat beside him.
"Did you enjoy the trip?" Ren broke the silence, trying to start a conversation.
"Yeah. Cured many of my old wounds. I feel like a huge weight has lifted off my shoulders" She relaxed in her spot. The tea was relaxing. She was starting to feel sleepy.
"Good to hear. You might want to…" Before he could finish his sentence, he felt Kyoko's head being placed on his shoulder. Surprised, he looked over and found her sleeping soundly. A smile decorated her angelic features. He gently placed his cup on the table. And adjusted him with her. She fitted so perfectly with her. The perfect match. A couple made by god. Such a nice thought.
He placed his head on hers and drifted to sleep with a smile whispering his hearts pleasure to the world. Sweet dreams waited.
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Ren heard commotion. It was ruining his sleep. Reluctantly he opened his eyes slowly. His vision was hazy at first but when it finally focused he saw his mother clicking pictures of him. He knew his mother was strange but this was too much. He tried to focus on what she was saying.
"They both look so cute together. Perfect to be exact. My son has finally grown" What is she talking about? And who is this both? He felt weight on his right shoulder. He turned his head and found the love of his life sleeping soundly. The recent events played in his mind. He smiled at her cuteness. Then he turned to his mother and glared. He mouthed 'be quiet'. Julie sent an apologetic smile and calmed down a bit. All the hustle caused Kyoko to wake up from her sweet sleep. She stirred and Ren noticed her waking up. He was very angry at his mother for waking her up. Kyoko's eyes slowly opened. She saw Julie and Kanae smiling sheepishly.
"Why are they smiling?" She then noticed she was leaning at something and this was definitely not the bedroom. She looked around and suddenly turned scarlet when she saw Ren smiling at her. Her instincts kicked in and she quickly straightened up. Julie and Kanae chuckled. Kyoko thought it was best to avoid Ren's gaze and focus on the others.
"Mom, Moko-san, what are you doing here?" She tried to act as normal as she could but her blushing face failed her efforts.
"Nothing dear. Just looking at my cute kids. Come look. I have photos" Julie rushed to Kyoko's side and showed her the photos she had clicked earlier. If she was red before then now she was a tomato. Ren liked the effect he had on her.
"Kuon, I hate you" Julie pouted. Julie's sudden outburst surprised him.
"Why? I distinctively remember not making any mistakes" Julie rushed to her son's side leaving kyoko with Kanae.
"You are always so busy. Then suddenly you decide to get married in a rush and now an only two day honeymoon. What is wrong with you?"
"Mom, don't worry. We are happy." At the word happy, Ren felt a pang of pain in his chest. But he cannot let his hopes down so he ignored it.
"I can see that, sweetie" Julie pecked on his cheek and smiled.
"Always be happy."
On the other hand, Kyoko and Kanae were talking something serious. Kanae took her to the other couch.
"So how did it go?"
"Fine. But he did helped me with something important"
"Go on" Kanae wanted her friend to be happy. She knew Kyoko was dense but she also knew Ren wasn't going to give up either. But she will play her part as a good friend and will try to help Kyoko realize that Ren was the best man for her.
Kyoko explained Kanae about the meeting with Sho's parents and its happy outcome.
"Did something else happen?" It was strange to hear that not even a single good thing happened to change Kyoko's view point of this relationship.
"Okami-san stopped me for a chat this morning."
"So?"
"She said that no matter what the reason was but Ren is my husband now." She hesitated a bit on the husband part.
"Well that is true" Hope rose in Kane. Maybe Kyoko did think of this relationship positively.
"She said that it takes two to make a baby unless he rapes me. So this makes me an active participant and the guilty one as well. Do you think that is true?" Kyoko looked up at Kanae for some advice who was thinking about the whole situation.
"That is true, Kyoko. And I think you should give this relation some thought."
"I was thinking the same. I should give it some good lot thought." Kanae was happy with the outcome of their talk. They heard Julie calling them. Both went to her.
"Kyoko-Chan, Was my son a gentleman?" Julie winked and Kyoko and Ren turned scarlet as they understood in what meaning she was talking. Kyoko could only manage a nod.
"Did you take photos?" Ren handed her mother the camera. Julie happily took and sat with Moko surfing through the pictures. Julie squealed with joy as she saw her children's romantic poses. Ren passed an apologetic smile to Kyoko who just smiled in return. Suddenly Julie squealed louder thanbefore. Both Ren and Kyoko turned towards her. Kanae glared at Kyoko.
"This girl. She was saying that nothing happened. But this picture! I am going to kill her for hiding this from me" Kanae was extremely angry. Kyoko and Ren went to see what the reason for Julie's outburst was.
Both stopped in their tracks as they saw the picture.
"Who clicked this?" Both thought at the exact same moment. Their faces scarlet from embarrassment. Ren quickly snatched the camera from Julie's hand.
Julie pouted. "But you looked so cute kissing. You should kiss right now. Now kiss." Julie's command seemed insane for both of them.
"MOM!" Both shouted embarrassed.
"It is time for you to leave" Ren pushed Julie outside. Julie pouted but no use. In no time, Julie and Kanae were outside as Ren slammed the door on their faces. Julie left disappointed but still squealed about the picture.
Inside Ren panted as he shut the door. He looked at Kyoko who was also red with embarrassment.
The door knocked again. Ren was beyond pissed.
"What?" He shouted angrily as he opened the door. Instead of Julie, there stood a terrified postman.
"You-r le-tt-er,- s-ir" The poor guy handed him the letter with shaking hands. Ren feigned a smile while taking the letter which terrified the poor guy even more. He rushed away as soon as Ren signed the list he got.
Ren sighed and closed the door. Kyoko eyed the letter curiously.
"Whose letter is it?"
"It says "For the Newlywed Hizuri's"" Ren opened the letter and took out a card.
"What is it?" Kyoko said as she proceeded towards him.
The letter said
Invitation to Hizuri Kuon and Hizuri Kyoko to a Congratulation Party from their friends and family. Your participation is a necessity.
Time:- 8:00 PM
Venue:- Takarda Lory Mansion on the outskirts of city
Day:- 20th January' 2013 Sunday
After reading, Ren handed the invitation to Kyoko.
"So are we going?" She asked after reading the invitation.
"Yeah" He glanced at the watch "It is about 6:30PM so I think we should get ready"
"Okay" Ren and Kyoko went to the bedroom. Ren took his clothes and headed to the bathroom while Kyoko surfed through the closet to find something wearable for a party.
Half an hour later
Ren came out in his Black tuxedo with blonde auburn hair, all ready to go. He glanced up to find Kyoko who was sitting on the floor outside the closet serious anxiety shown on her face.
"You won't get ready?" Kyoko looked up at him with teary eyes. Just like the old Kyoko he knew.
"I have nothing good enough to wear at a party" She said sobbing. Seeing her sob crushed his heart. He went to her side and she stood on her feet. He smiled gently as he wiped away her tears with his thumb. Kyoko stood frozen by his actions.
"No need to cry. I'll get you something. Come on" He took her hand and she followed him quietly still shocked by his gentle actions.
Ren drive them to the nearest mall. During the drive, Kyoko looked at him guilty of causing him all this trouble. Now her heart had started understanding that she was the one who was forcing him to do all this even though she was equally accusable. The car stopped and both Ren and Kyoko went inside the Mall. Ren took her to a famous designer's shop. Kyoko didn't know the brands so she never knew she entered a super expensive shop.
"Come on let's find you something" Ren and Kyoko surfed through numerous clothes but found non suitable.
At last one dress caught Kyoko's eye.
"Should I try it on?"
"Sure" Kyoko hurried to the dressing room while Ren patiently waited outside. It was fun shopping with her. He always found it entertaining even when he was with Setsu. Kyoko was always a fun person to be with. In a few minutes, the curtain opened and Kyoko came out. Ren looked up and his eyes were going to pop. There was no way he was going to let her wear something like this.
Kyoko wore a dark Maroon sleeveless dress that went below her ankles. It had a quite deep V neck and exposed most of her back. It hugged her body tightly making all the curves visible. There was also a slit to expose one leg while walking. Kyoko examined herself in the mirror. After being Setsu, Kyoko had learned to wear exposing clothes so she found no fault in this one. She turned to Ren expecting a comment. From behind, Ren heard whistles. He was outraged. No way in hell he was going to let her expose herself for other men's eyes. He grabbed the nearest dress and tossed it to her.
"Try this" Kyoko took the dress and went to change. Ren turned and found the boys who were whistling at his Kyoko. He sent such dangerous glares at them that if glares could kill, they would have been dead. All of them ran away immediately. In the meanwhile, Kyoko was already out. When Ren didn't pay attention, she cleared her throat. Ren turned and stopped dead in his track as he sees her.
"Beautiful" Kyoko blushed at the comment. She was wearing a black tube dress that went beyond her ankles. It hugged her body perfectly showing the curves that were necessary only. The dress also didn't expose her cleavage and not too much back as well. It was embroided with silver thread all on the edges and small designs here and there. It was simple but elegant. It looked even beautiful on her. It was like made for her.
"Do you like it?" Ren asked and Kyoko nodded.
"Then let's take it" Kyoko went inside to change back. Inside the dressing room, after changing back Kyoko glanced at the price tag. It said 45,000yen. Kyoko almost lost her balance. There was no way she will buy something this expensive.
She went out where Ren was waiting and handed him the dress.
"I can't take it" This surprised Ren.
"I thought you liked it"
"I do but it is too expensive" Ren knew Kyoko won't change her mind. So Instead of answering, He went to the cashier. He handed him the dress and his credit card while Kyoko just watched. The cashier gave Ren the dress in a bag along with the credit card and receipt. Kyoko finally realized what happened.
"Why did you do that?" Instead of answering Ren walked outside.
"Ren answer me" Kyoko was pissed. As soon they were out, Ren took Kyoko's hand and took her to an empty corner. Not understanding his actions, Kyoko decided to just follow him.
Finally he stopped and faced her.
"I bought it for you"
"But why? I pay for my own things" Kyoko protested.
"Kyoko, you think this is a forced wedding for me?" Kyoko was surprised at the out of the blue change of subject but she nodded.
"It is not." It surprised her more.
"But why?"
"I accepted you and my future bay whole heartedly. If I didn't want to marry then I wouldn't had. But I married you and this is important. You are now my wife and I accept the fact as well as that you are going to be the mother of my child. I respect and accept both the facts. Nothing is forced here. As your husband, it is my responsibility to pay for your things. You may use your own money but when I am with you, I cannot allow you to pay. So please don't force me to refuse these facts as I have already made them a part of my life" Kyoko was flabbergasted. Ren was accepting her as his wife He has no objections to become a father. Now Kyoko was feeling more than just guilty she was mortified. Ren smiled at her shocked expression. He took her hand and led her to a jewelry shop followed by a shoe shop and spa.
"Get her ready for a family party." The girl nodded and took Kyoko inside while Ren waited outside. He was happy that he finally said that to Kyoko. A large weight has lifted of his shoulder. And Kyoko's expression made him feel that there is still hope for them.
Kyoko was still shocked by Ren's confessions. Several girls were getting her ready but Kyoko was not paying attention. There was too much going in her mind to notice something else.
"I still don't believe it. Ren accepted me and my baby even though I forced this all on him. I blackmailed him emotionally so he accepted me. I now realize what Okami-san said. He is my husband now. I should be embarrassed that I treated him so harshly when all he was doing was to make me believe that I should feel at home. I am so despicable" A tear left her eye.
"Ma'am, are you alright?" One of the girls asked. Kyoko snapped out of her state.
"Yes. I am fine." She quickly wiped her tear.
Soon she was all ready to go. Kyoko stepped out where Ren was standing. He was looking outside the window. She cleared her throat to get his attention. Ren heard the noise and looked behind him. There stood Kyoko in her black dress with pearl necklace and earring along with a 3inch black heals. Her make over was light but still made a clear difference. But one thing that surprised him was her hair. They were black and were let loose. (Her hair wasnow long). She could outmatch any model or superstar with her beauty.
"Exquisite" Kyoko blushed and Ren smiled.
"Shall we go?" Kyoko nodded and walked along with him.
"I accept you Ren. I accept you as my husband for my baby and for my heart which beats for you"
Next Chapter Precap:- Kyoko faced Ren with a blush on her cheeks and moved up until her lips touched him in a chaste kiss. Ren, on the other hand, was shocked at her sudden action.
Author's Note: - So to know why Kyoko decided to kiss Ren, you have to review. I am sorry for this late update but if you all reviewed then I assure you of a quick update.
I hope you liked it. I thought that a next chapter Precap would make you all more excited about the story.
One request:- Guys I have become an owl. I sleep in day and study at night. The whole night I wait for sleep to catch me but no avail. It has become difficult for me to continue with my regular routine. So I wanted to ask that does anyone of you know a way to have a healthy sleep at night. If you do than please tell.