OVERSEAS MIRACLES

CHAPTER 53

Kuon Hizuri

Kuon is on a very hectic mission: To stop his parents from adopting his beloved girlfriend. No, he will never let that happen. Just when he is trying to solve the labyrinths of his life, he never expected such thing would happen even sooner. Furiously driving on his way to Hollywood Hills, his mind went scampering on how to get in his long-time-no-see home. Strangely, he felt uncomfortable to entrance through the tall gates of his parents' home. It sounds awkward for him but no matter how hard he convinced himself, he can't accept the idea to pass through it. Plus, for sure, the guard won't let him in if he uses such name unless he introduced himself as Kyoko's manager. Being careless as he was, he forgot to just pick up Yamashita Kazuki's wig so that option is not anymore needed and he doesn't want to drive back because of it. Then again, he doesn't feel like passing through the gate.

Instead to parking in front of his parents' house, he took a turn beside the property and scan through the walls, searching if his secret gateway is still there when he was a teenager. Luckily, he saw it, covered with vines and other weeds. Unfortunately, he can't pass through it because he realized how big he had become over the past six years. He cursed to himself and thought of another solution while looking at the tall hard walls. Then, he thought of the craziest idea he had ever done.

"Now, that wasn't too bad." He felt so proud to himself as he fixed his baseball cap for he had able jump over the wall with the help of the vehicle's height. "I will take care of the car's dent later."

Looking around himself, he felt so nostalgic of the fresh surrounding. It seems that everything remains the same and he was glad that it is still here. Now, he must admire this beautiful and refreshing yard later. He must save his girlfriend first. Maybe instead, he must save his self from his parents! Or he can't marry Kyoko! Marry? Since when had he thought about marriage? That doesn't matter as long as it's Kyoko. "Damn, Kuon. Focus! You're girlfriend is going to be adopted by your parents and you don't want to have an incestuous relationship with her!"

Meanwhile, in the mansion's living room, Kuu and Julie were talking with the Mr. Winston and Ms. Mimi their daughter to go back downstairs from her room, the conversation just kept on going with full of noises of excitement from the couple wherein Mr. Winston produce another joke of his.

"HIIIYYAAAAAAAAA!"An ear-piercing screech plus a stumbling clash of the metal-material chair broke out their interaction. This made Kuu immediately rushed like the strongest wind to get to their daughter. Julie, on the other hand, went panicked and worried as she followed Kuu as fast as she can.

"KYOKO!" Kuu called out name in urgency as his piercing gaze search the entire room. Then, he saw the back of a tall man with baseball cap is trying to reach out to his daughter with her body shaking in shock. This made him red in anger at the picture. Without having second thoughts, he lunged violently at the stranger with his hardened fist but he missed as the target dodged it in a split of second. Unluckily, the guy stumbled on his tracks as Kuu speedily swept his feet, causing him to fall on his back. Instantly, Kuu grabbed the man's shirt and had him face to face.

"YOU, MANIAC! WHAT KIND OF SHIT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO TO MY DAUGHTER, PERVERT?" Kuu shouted angrily at him as he tightened his grip on his shirt ferociously. Then, the baseball cap fell off at the 'maniac's head. Kuu's eyes broadened in horror. It revealed a rich blond shiny hair and green glassy orbs. Kuu was speechless.

Julie, who had just arrived in the room, got puzzled. She wondered why Kuu froze after he shouted at the culprit. "Kuu, what's going on?" She asked hesitantly, seeing the stranger's body stiffened at the recognition of her voice. Now, she got curious and approached the men, hoping that nothing harm will happen to all of them. She studied Kuu's stare then shifted her gaze to the opponent. The image behold in front of her gave her the most shocking heart attack she had ever felt. She never had expected in her whole life to see the person she had been crying and yearning for years to come back to her arms. This is too good to be true. She felt like dying in shock, happiness, nostalgia whatever it is that she couldn't define.

"CORN!" Kyoko screamed, disturbing the shocking stare of the couple. "Otou-san, please let go of him. Let me explain." Kyoko held Kuu's tight grip, pulling it away from her Corn. "Are you okay, Corn?" She held his face between her palms in concern.

Kuu and Julie were stunned at the scene. "Corn? Wait, that's how some Japanese pronounce his name. She knew already?" They thought in horror, knowing in mind their son wanted no other people to know about his real identity.

"Allow me to explain, Okaa-san and Otou-san." Kyoko bowed apologetically then the couple just nodded their heads heavily as they tried to process what's going on. 'Kuon! Kuon! Our son, Kuon!' are the words repeatedly screaming in their minds.

"You see, this is my childhood friend, Corn. Corn, this is Kuu Hizuri and Julie Hizuri. They are the ones who were..." Kyoko stopped her words as she gestured to each of them. Suddenly, at the look of Julie's glassy green orbs, her thoughts halted at a very hasty connection. She glanced back at Corn's face and everything fits in the puzzle.

"A…Are you by any chance related to them, Corn?" She choked at her words, being beyond shocked she had ever been before.

Corn frowned at her realization. "This is it, Kuon. The final touch of your life." He whispered to himself.

"Could you two please leave us for a moment? I would like to explain this to her first. Please?"Kuon pleaded to his parents for the first time in years.

After a few moments, the couple left the two as they closed the door for them. They silently walked hand-in-hand to their bedroom. Kuu could felt Julie's cold hands shaking in anxiety. He too, as well felt pressured of what's about to happen next, knowing that his real son seemed like he had came from heaven. But, how in the world did he arrive in Kyoko's room? Its sounds horrifyingly ridiculous! Maybe, they are both stuck in a dream.

"Kuu…" Julie whimpered to his side as she clutched to his shirt tightly.

"Jules." He stroked her hair soothingly for comfort, sharing the same emotion she is having.

"Tell me, Kuu. This is just a dream, right?" She cried painfully, her tears soaking his shirt.

"Well, I hope it isn't. We just have to find out very soon. I know it is hard for you. It's been years since we saw him for real. We have been waiting for him all these times and I'm sure that he is ready to face us. I promise, Jules." He reassured.

"Yeah." She sobbed. "I really miss him so much. I want to kiss him, trap him in my embrace, shower him with all the love I have for him. He is our only son and it terrified me the most if we lost him once again. Oh, Kuu. I want to see him now. Our son, he's so beautiful." Julie spoke incoherently, trying to stop her tears from flowing.

Pouring all her heart out in silence, Kuu, on the other hand, also felt a tear drop from his eyes. It's too much to take to see the most unexpected scenario in his entire life. His son, who aspires to be like himself, is here! He truly respects Kuon's decision from the video they got. He remembered the line that Kuon spoke. "I will certainly come back to you two by my own power. When that time comes, let me call you properly..." Can he expect too much? It's a wish he wanted to be granted before he leaves this world.

Meanwhile in Kyoko's room, there was a heavy silence after Kuon revealed all the details to her.

"I see." Kyoko muttered.

"I have been hiding many secrets from you and many people. I understand of whatever decision or reaction you have. If you want to, I will give you enough space to have everything sink in. I'm such a low person, am I? A total loser in life and it's a wonder why I am still here in this word for I am such a wholly sinful low life creature-" He was cut off with a press of her index finger on his lips.

"Don't ever say those awful words to yourself because you are not exactly that kind of person!" Kyoko scolded and then heaved a big sigh.

"You know, it had been yesterday and this one? Oh, Cor—Kuo—Ren—Argh! What name should I use, now?" She pouted angrily to herself, seeing Ren grinning slightly at her little confusion. "Whatever." After that, their conversation had gotten a little more rationalize. Kyoko asked a lot of questions for him and he answered with pure honesty as he can express.

"This time, it's my turn to ask you a question." Kuon started as he folded his arms on his chest.

"Now that you know my real identity, and you are pretty sure that we are in a RELATIONSHIP. Do you have some new comments about going to be adopted by my parents? Hmm?" Kuon raised a knowing brow at her.

"OH! The adoption! I'm excited for it!" Kyoko jumped in glee.

"Are you out of your mind, Kyoko? For heaven's sake! You are going to be adopted! Of all people, my parents? Can't you see the consequence lies in our relationship?" Kuon got exasperated.

"What are you talking about, Kuon? Why are you yelling at me? And what's with this idea about your parents adopting-" She paused for a second as another realization hit her. "Could this be you don't want me to call them Otou-san and Okaa-san? I'm very sorry for calling them that when they are not really my parents. I swear I do not claim them as my true parents. Shame on me." She bowed her head apologetically.

"No, that's not what I meant. I don't mind you calling them as your parents as well. Listen to me, Kyoko. You told me that my parents are going to adopt you. That's why I came all the way here." He held her shoulders.

"Ehhhh? They are going to adopt me? I never said that!" Her eyes widened in disbelief.

"That's what I heard over the phone. You called me to inform that this morning." Kuon replied in sarcastic urgency.

"Wahahahahah! Maybe you heard me wrong. I said that Kuu-otou-san and Julie-okaa-san are going to let me adopt the dog!" She giggled at Kuon's misinterpretation. "You probably heard missed some of my words this morning. Yeah, you immediately cut off the line. Then that made me worried and I was supposed to go to your apartment when you just unceremoniously barged in this room after I dressed up. "You see, I saw a puppy inside a basket and I have decided to pick it up. Then, you know what would follow. Then it's okay for Julie-okaa-san and Kuu-otou-san. The puppy was currently brought to the veterinary clinic, though." She stated as a matter of fact.

"What the-" He was speechless as Kyoko quickly scanned through her phone to let him hear their recorded call.

"See? Were you a little deaf this morning? Wait, probably you had just woke up and somehow I had disturbed your slumber. Uh oh…."

'Damn' Kuon cursed himself silently. That was a reckless move.

"Kuon." She called. Wow, this is the first time she called him with his real name. It sounds pleasing to his ears and he wants to hear it more rolling out with her sweet voice.

"Call me with that name again."

"Kuon."

"Again, Kyoko." He asked promptly.

"Aiee, Kuon."

"Again." He smiled

"Kuon?" she said doubtfully. 'What's with him all of a sudden?'

"Again."

"Kuon, Kuon, KUON, KUOOOON! Are you toying with me, huh, KUON?" She pronounced it loudly every time she says his name, making sure that he heard it LOUD AND CLEAR. Placing her hands on her hips, she gave him a 'do-it-one-more-time-and-I'll-punch-you' stare.

"Peace?" He replied with his puppy dog eyes expression. 'Damn, she's cute when she gets riled up.'

"So, are you going to meet your parents?" she asked, changing the subject. This made Kuon frown in silence.

"I think I'm not ready to face them. I have not done all the accomplishments I promised to myself. Remember what I had just told you?" He answered. "Ouch!" He felt a flick on his forehead.

"Does that really matter, Kuon? It's been years since they have been looking forward to see you again. It doesn't matter to them if you're successful or not. They have been through a lot with your absence, Kuon especially Julie-okaa-san. I guess they deserve to see you again no matter what circumstances you are in right now. All that matters to them that they love you with all their might and they are just waiting for you to return, Kuon. You already have the power long time ago. You just have to stand up." She encouraged as she entangled his hand in hers.

He felt the warmth emanating from her palm. 'She is the one who gave me the power.' He looked down at her and smiled gratefully for keep on holding on to him to every obstacle in his life.

"Thank you so much for staying beside me. I love you." He leaned his forehead to meet hers. She melted under his loving gaze and before her knees weakened, he wrapped her arms around his neck as Ren captured her lips. They hold on to their position as if they were lifted to the heavens. After a few moments, they found themselves landed on her bed but they never broke apart. Kuon pulled away a little from her and gazed at her marvelous beauty beneath him.

"I love you too, Kuon Hizuri." She pulled him back to her lips and drowned themselves in their strong passion. Who knows how long they had been staying in that position? All they need right now is to feel each other's presence. Nothing more have to happen and they are just simply happy that they have each other for eternity.

Back to the Hizuri couple…

"Otou-san? Okaa-san?" A female voice was heard from outside their room. Kuu stood from the bed as he carefully pulled himself away from Julie to open the door. He wondered if Kyoko is done with Kuon.

"Yes, dear? Julie stood from the bed.

"Will you come with me downstairs for a moment? Someone wants to see you." She requested kindly as she lead the couple. Julie and Kuu's hearts were in uproar. This is it.

As they reached the living room and saw the back of a tall figure with strong build and blond shiny hair.

"Kuon?" Julie called his name?

Finally, Kuon turned around to face his parents.

"Mother… Father…" He uttered with longing and sincerity.

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Wait a minute! WHY DO I HAVE THE FEELING THAT I SHOULD END IT HERE? I guess this is the MIRACLE happened OVERSEAS. But this is not the end yet!

Phew! Finally I got this chapter finished before Christmas. I'm so happy that you have been patiently looking for my updates for more than two years and a half! Wow, that long already? I have been neglecting this story for having it beta-read myself. It's already a habit of mine not to re-check it before posting. Tsk. This is not good. I'm sorry for the typos and grammatical errors! Maybe some of you might want to volunteer to beta-read this. I can't find the luxury for that activity. My bad.

Will you guys help me decide? I find this story too long and I was thinking these questions:

1. Should I leave it from here and start with the second part? (As another story but still connected to this)

2. Should I continue this story from here?

You can post your answers through reviewing or you can proceed to my poll.

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