The Melancholy Schmaltz

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CHAPTER TEN: TURNING OF FATE

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"Hm?" Kahoko stared at the invitation which Kanazawa handed her. "Who gave this?"

"It was given by Hihara." He answered as he lighted his cigarette.

"Hihara-senpai?" She repeated as she opened the card. "So there will be a reunion?"

"Looks like it." Kanazawa replied.

"I see." She placed the card back to its white envelope.

"But I think only a few can come." He told her. Kahoko turned to him. "There are a lot of you who are pretty busy."

"Yeah," She agreed.

"Are you coming?"

"I think I can if it will not be in conflict with any of my schedule." Kahoko simply said.

"Looks like it." Kanazawa went to the arm chair.

•

"Brother," Miyabi came inside his office.

"Miyabi…" He smiled at his little sister.

"I heard you were back so I decided to visit you." She smiled back.

"Ah, sit down." He sat on his couch.

"When did you arrive?" She wondered.

"Just last week." He answered. "How are you so far?"

"I am fine." She politely answered. "Where are you staying right at this moment?"

He leaned back on the couch. "I am staying at a hotel."

"Are you not planning to stay at home?" She curiously asked.

Yunoki stared at her. "I prefer not to."

"But brother, grandmother is dead." She reasoned out. "You can stay there now."

"So you are all alone?" He wondered, not minding to answer her question.

"Yes. Ever since grandmother died." She looked down.

"I see." He crossed his legs.

"How long are you planning to stay here in Japan?"

"I won't stay too long here. As soon as my transaction is through, I'll go back to London." He said.

"Ah—" Miyabi was sad.

"Miyabi," He called her attention. "Would you like me to treat you out?" He smiled.

She turned to him then nodded with a smile.

•

The music of Ave Maria filled the air as Kahoko strummed her violin.

"Feeling melancholic?" A voice startled her. Kahoko stopped then turned. "How have you been?"

"I'm perfectly fine." She smiled as she placed her violin on the table. "How were you able to enter?"

"I knocked but you did not open it," He said. "So when I figured out that the door is not locked, I decided to enter."

"Ah," She went near.

"You should not leave the door unlock Kahoko. It's too dangerous." He reminded.

"I forgot to lock it." She answered. "Why did you not tell me that you're back?"

"If I did, it would not be a surprise." Len sat down.

"Welcome back then." She sat beside him. Len watched her with his normal expression.

"Thank you." He replied.

"Are you done eating?" She questioned.

"I'm done."

"Oh," She fixed the glass center piece of her table.

"Kahoko, do you have a medical kit?" He suddenly asked.

"I think I have. Why?"

"I have a cut on my finger." He said.

"Really?" She got surprised. "Wait, I'll get it." She stood up and ran inside the kitchen.

"Where did I put that thing?" She opened the cabinets. "Not here. Ah, I think I placed it there." She suddenly remembered that she placed it inside the table beside her bed. "I guess the kit is inside the…" Kahoko was stopped when she entered her room. The there was a cake on the table and Len was standing with a bouquet on his hands. "What is this for?"

"Incase you have forgotten, today is the white day." He handed to her the bouquet.

"I forgot." She took the bouquet then looked at him. "Thank you." Len did not respond.

Kahoko was eating the cake. She turned to him. Len stared at her.

"Want some?" She asked.

"Eat it." He said.

"It's fine." She tried to persuade him.

"I have no taste for such, Kahoko." He replied.

"If you say so," She shrugged.

Len was just watching her. Suddenly, his eyes caught the site of a magazine that was on top of her bed. He stood up to get it. He read the headlines then scanned the pages. Suddenly, an article caught his attention. It talked about the newest head of the Yunoki Company and that he is already there. Len closed the magazine then took the magazine with him.

"Kahoko, I'll go and get some water in the kitchen." He said.

"Okay," She nodded. Len then went. After that, he returned to the room bringing two glasses of water.

"Here." He placed the glass of water on the table as he sat beside her.

"Thank you." She smiled. Len did not respond.

'So, he's back now?' He thought. 'I wonder how Kahoko will react if she sees him.'

Kahoko got the glass of water then sip it. "Len,"

He looked at her.

"Thank you again." She repeated.

"It's okay." He answered.

"Oh, before I forget. Did you receive an invitation?" She wondered.

"What invitation?' He asked.

"The invitation from Hihara senpai?"

"I don't know." He answered. "I have not gone home yet."

"Oh, but we are invited for the former concourse reunion." She told him.

"When would that be?"

"The week after next." She replied. "Are you going out of the country that time?"

"I think I am not schedule to go abroad that time." He replied. "How about you?"

"I don't know yet." She shrugged as she took the bouquet from the table. "It smells good." She looked up to him. "And they're pretty. Thank you."

"One or two thank you is enough Kahoko." He commented. "You don't have to do it again and again."

"Did I annoy you?" She placed the bouquet back.

"No, it didn't." He gave her a gaze then held her cheeks. Slowly, he neared his face then kissed her.

•

Yunoki closed his eyes then leaned back on his office chair. He was tired. Slowly, he opened his eyes then propped his elbow and the table. He was then buried into a deep thought. 'I wonder if I will be able to see her again.' He turned his attention to the white invitation that was in front of him.

•

Len looked at the sleeping figure beside him. He looked at the ceiling then thought about something. 'I wonder if she forgot about their past.' Gently, he held her hand. Kahoko slowly opened her eyes.

"Len," She mumbled. "Aren't going to sleep?"

"I'm okay, just sleep." He caressed her hand. "I'll just go to the balcony." He plopped and went to the balcony.

The night was deep and the surrounding was full of serenity. Len took his coat off then placed it on the chair. He decided to just stay there and accompany her. He undid his first three buttons then leaned on the post.

"Len," Kahoko neared him. "You can sleep on the bed while I stay on the couch."

He turned to her. "Don't worry about me. Just take the bed. I'll just stay on the couch."

"But—"

"Just take the bed." He interrupted. Kahoko lose the conversation. "Okay but, aren't you tired yet?"

He just stared at her. "You would not sleep not until you'll see me settled, would you?"

"It's just that I am a bit worried." She replied. "You might feel some inconvenience."

He titled his head a little. "If that's the case, then let get inside and sleep. But you'll have to stay on the bed." He instructed.

The two entered the room.

"Good night Len." Kahoko bid him. "Sweet dreams."

"You as well." He said.

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Kahoko drank water while Kaji and Etou are seated on the couch while Kanazawa was leaning on the open window, smoking.

"Hino, are you going to the reunion?" Kaji asked Kahoko.

"Hmm… Boss, how are my schedule?" Kahoko pointed her glass to Kanazawa.

"I permit you to go." He shrugged. "…Looks like if I don't, Hihara won't stop bugging me till death."

"Are you not coming with her?" Etou wondered.

"Well, I am. Shinobu will be there too." Kanazawa diverted his attention to the view outside.

"By the way, don't you two have work? You kept on visiting me." Kahoko questioned the two gentlemen. Kaji smiled while Etou placed his hands on the back of his head.

"I have a meeting at six o'clock so I just decided to drop by to ease myself up." Kaji replied.

"And you Etou?" Kahoko leaned on the table.

"It's my day off…" He said. "So, I came to hear your horrible music." He closed his eyes.

Kahoko's brows curled. "Horrible? You said horrible?!"

"I don't have to repeat myself again…or you want to hear that HORRIBLE word that bad?" Etou pressed his lips.

"Ugh!" Kahoko clenched her hand into a fist. "Why did you come anyway if you will just call if horrible?"

"It makes my mind go working." He answered.

'This man is still full of himself.' Kahoko thought. "If I know, you are still criticizing my music."

Etou opened his eyes. "How did you read my mind?" He teased. Kahoko's blood boiled.

"Etou-san, please stop." Kaji tried to ease them up.

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Kahoko played the violin with only her manager listening to her.

"Are you really coming tonight?" Kanazawa asked as she finished playing the violin.

Kahoko placed her violin down and turned to him. "I am coming with Len. We agreed to come."

"I see." He leaned on his hand. "Anyway, I'll allow you to go home at four so you can prepare for the party."

"Oh," Kahoko positioned her violin on her shoulder again. "That would be nice."

"Go and play again." He crossed his legs.

•

Kahoko wore a Caribbean blue colored dress paired with gold short inched heels. She tied her hair into a tight ponytail then painted her face with a light make up. She smiled to herself in satisfaction. Suddenly, a thought went inside her head. She remembered Yunoki.

'Will he be there?' She wondered. She does not know what to expect. She got nervous. She stared at her own reflection then pressed her lips. 'What will I do if I see him again?' She got troubled. She was still unsure of herself.

How can he not give her such a bother when he left her without even explaining? They loved each other so much but he broke her heart. Kahoko sighed. She was then startled by a door bell. She composed herself then stood up to get the door. She opened it then gazed at the virtuoso in front of her. He looked stunning. He wore a beige khaki coat and black slacks.

"Are you ready?" He asked with a little daze expression on his face.

"Hm," She nodded.

"Let's go." Len averted his gaze to the hallway. Kahoko closed the locked the door then hugged his arm. He turned to her. She gave him a sweet smile.

"They're waiting." She mumbled. Len nodded and they went.

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AT THE PARTY

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"I am glad you all came!" Hihara said with his ever happy tone.

"It's a reunion, isn't it?" Tsuchuira smiled.

"Yep." Hihara patted his shoulder.

"I received this invitation through Fuyuumi-chan, when she went to my house yesterday." Shimizu replied in a drowsy tone.

"I asked her to give it to you since you have been going out with her." Hihara answered, making Fuyuumi blush.

"E-eto…" Fuyuumi looked down.

"It's okay Fuyuumi-chan, you look good together." Hihara smirked.

"Hihara-senpai," Kaji greeted with Etou beside him.

"Kaji-kun, Etou-kun, you also came. I am glad." Hihara neared the two.

"Of course, how can we not?" Kaji shook his hand.

"Is Hino already here?" Etou wondered.

"She's not yet here." Kanazawa sipped his wine.

"Kanayan, are you sure you told her?" Hihara made a suspicious face.

"Of course… I even dismissed her early." Kanazawa stirred his wine glass.

"She'll be here probably." Ousaki smiled.

"REUNION!" Amou took a picture of them.

Kahoko and Len entered the area. It was a small private convention room. Their eyes then wandered around and ended up to the pairs of eyes that were staring at them. They all watched the two with a smile. Amou then took a picture of the two.

"See that, the violin romance was true after all." Amou told them as they approached.

"It's great to see you Kaho-chan." Hihara opened his arms in a gesture to embrace but Tsukimori pulled Kahoko before Hihara could embrace her. Hihara was wide-eyed. "Tsukimori-kun?"

"It's great to see you Senpai." Len nodded, releasing his hold on Kahoko. Tsuchuira chuckled as the others watched in interest. Kahoko patted his upper arm in assurance then shook Hihara's hand.

"How have you been, senpai?" She asked with a smile.

They all ate. They all enjoyed laughing and exchanging stories.

"Say, why is Yunoki-senpai not here?" Kaji asked.

"Yeah, is he still is London?" Tsuchuira added out of wonder.

"Well, I asked him to come but he refused since he is going to meet an important client today there in London. He actually left this afternoon." Hihara explained.

"So you mean, he came back here?" Tsuchuira asked.

"Yeah, he did." Hihara nodded.

"Yunoki-senpai is great don't you know? He had been expanding his company worldwide. He goes around the world to promote his company and he had succeeded in doing so." Amou informed them. "He is well-known as the CEO of the Yunoki group of companies."

Kahoko pressed her lips on the information given.

"Are you stalking him Amou?" Kanazawa asked.

"I am not. But as the executive director of the ever famous magazine here in Japan, I knew all about it." Amou giggled.

"You are impressive at least." Tsuchuira grinned.

"Of course, I am impressive." She retorted.

The reunion ended. Len walked Kahoko back to her condo-hotel unit that was located at the 15th floor of the building. Kahoko unlocked the door then went in. Len followed her silently.

"I better get going Kahoko." He said.

"Oh, it's late. You must go." Kahoko nodded with mind preoccupied.

Len neared her, held her hand then planted a soft kiss on her forehead. "Take a good rest."

Kahoko closed her eyes. "You take care." She replied.

Len walked to the door and turned the lock of the door. "I am locking it. You might again forget." He said before closing the door.

Kahoko turned around then threw herself on her bed. She couldn't stop thinking about Yunoki. She was more bothered. Was he trying to avoid her? That question shot her mind. She thinks it's absurd but…what if he was? No one can ever answer that except the man occupying her mind.

'Why is he still running on my mind?' Kahoko thought. She wanted to throw the thought away but she can't possibly do that. 'Six years have been long enough...' She closed her eyes.

Six years had passed ever since he broke up with her. Long, don't you think? She couldn't seem to throw the thought away no matter how she hated it. She wanted to forget. She had move on but the thought kept on bothering her. She badly wants his answer. Every night, in her dreams, he comes. He looks happy but his eyes are rueful.

She does not understand herself. Why was she even suffering for so long? He said he wished her to be happy. Can't she just wish him the same thing? She couldn't answer that. She had no explanation on why she thinks about him, on why she kept on dreaming about him, on why she wanted to hear his answer and on why she couldn't bury the thoughts of him a way.

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A MONTH AFTER

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Kahoko was preparing herself for the Victory Party where she was asked to play. She wore a long creamy white colored spaghetti evening dress. She pinned her hair in a half moon way and did her make up. Her eyes were in a beautiful Smokey way while her lips were in light pink shade. She stared at herself and smiled. The magazine of the celebrities does come in handy. She had just followed the style of their make-up and it matched her, at least. She grabbed her violin case then turned to the clock.

"Oh my!" She ran out of her condo and locked the door. "My purse!" She unlocked the door and went back in. She searched for her silver purse. "Where is that thing?" She wandered. "In the bathroom!" She ran to the bathroom and took her purse that was lying beside the sink. After taking the purse with her, she stormed out of the condo and went inside the elevator. She pressed the button hurriedly then prayed. "I'm late… Please don't make me mess that party." She mumbled as the elevator door opened. She ran out then opened the taxi's door. "Take me please to the Grand Hotel." The driver nodded. Kahoko rode in. She closed her eyes, trying to hold her nervousness inside.

She was somehow calm when a ring startled her. She took her phone to her ear then answered it.

"Hello." She said in a low tone upon knowing that it was Kanazawa, her strict Manager.

"Hino, are you at the party already?" Kanazawa asked.

"Uhm, no—not yet." She stuttered.

"What the?!" Kanazawa was surprised.

"I am sorry but I am on my way now." She said. "Wait, I'm here." She paid the driver then went down, carrying her violin case on one hand while her other hand was holding her phone and carrying her purse.

"Good. Go to the Grand Ballroom." He instructed.

"I can see it." She said as she approached the door.

"Now, enter it." Kanazawa added.

"Of course I know that I should enter it." Kahoko pushed the door.

"Good." Kanazawa leaned on his chair. "Did the party begin?"

"I don't know. Wait a minute." She approached a waiter. "Excuse me, did it already start?"

"Not yet." The waiter replied.

"Great." She sighed. She brought the phone back to her ear. "Not yet."

"You're lucky." Kanazawa shrugged.

"Where are you?" Kahoko wondered.

"Sorry but I can't be with you." He informed her.

"What? I thought you'd be here?" She got surprised. She was really expecting him to accompany her.

"Well I caught a flu. By the way, you said you can handle yourself so prove it." Kanazawa pressed his lips. "Don't tell me you are nervous now?"

"I've never been to a party as gallant as this. I am very nervous, you know. There are countless of people in here and I guess they are not all from Japan. Some of them are foreigners." Kahoko lowered her voice, for her not to catch anyone's attention. She moved to the corner of the area.

"Oh, I told you that this will be a great opportunity for you, didn't I? People there are all rich and influential." Kanazawa gained interest on the situation.

"Yeah, you did… but what should I do?" Kahoko placed her violin case down.

"Listen, you are playing as soon as the announcer will call your name. Just prepare yourself. Now, for the meantime, enjoy your stay there." He said.

"How can I enjoy when my feet are killing me." She questioned.

"Why? Are they trembling?" Kanazawa teased.

"They are." She cursed.

"Be firm Kahoko. This is a great opportunity so grab it. Play the way you always do. Be yourself and put your trust to yourself and to your violin." Kanazawa gave his piece of thought. "You're a tough lady, though too much of a kind; stubborn on other words."

Kahoko sighed. "I am not." She managed a smile.

"Okay, your fine. Bye bye." He hung up.

"No, wait!" The line was cut; Kahoko pulled the phone then gave a heavy sigh. "Now, what should I do?" She asked herself.

Kahoko walked around. She knew no one in there. She went near the stage then took her violin out of its case. A lady in blue neared her.

"You are Hino Kahoko, am I right?" The blonde asked. She was beautiful and charismatic. Kahoko watched her in amazement. She looked like an American.

"Yes." Kahoko nodded.

"Please be prepared, we will begin within thirty minutes." The Lady smiled. "You might as well, want to eat?"

"Uhm… I would wish to, but can you accompany me?" Kahoko shyly asked.

The lady giggled. "My pleasure."

"Thank you." Kahoko smiled.

Kahoko ate together with the girl. She finds her companion open and kind.

"I am British." Alexandra nodded as she brought the shrimp to her mouth.

"Oh," Kahoko tilted her head. "Uhm, is this party really important? Well you see, everyone seems to be great. It made me wonder."

"Yes, the person who celebrates this party is great. He is renowned." Alexandra told her.

"So, he is a successful foreign business man." Kahoko said.

"He is a Japanese." She smiled.

Kahoko was stopped upon hearing it. "You are kidding, are you?"

"Nope. I am actually his secretary." She informed her. "Oh, are you done? It's almost time."

"I am finish." Kahoko placed the napkin down.

"Let's go." Alexandra led Kahoko to the side of the stage. "Let us wait here, the Announcer is already there." She pointed.

Kahoko closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She was again nervous.

"Are you okay?" Her companion asked.

Kahoko opened her eyes. "I am fine." She assured her.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are all gathered here to celebrate the success of the greatest Man you gave success to many companies around the globe." The Male foreign emcee said. "At the age of 18 years old, he took over their company and proved himself as a young CEO who ruled the world of business. Now that he had finally turn 23, we are also celebrating his day of birth as well as his victory."

Everyone clapped. Kahoko was amazed by how young that victorious man was. She actually had expected him to be old, from how his success sounds.

'He must be very brilliant.' Kahoko thought.

"Our Prince was once a musician and deep within his heart lies a prodigy of such musical greatness. He used to attend a famous music school here in Japan and had created a name on the field of music too, so as a tribute, the famous Hino Kahoko is here to render us a wonderful melody." The Emcee finally had introduced her.

Kahoko took a deep breathe then went up stage with her violin on her left hand. Everyone clapped. The huge ballroom was indeed filled with people.

'Calm down, calm down.' Kahoko told herself. Slowly, she positioned herself, closed her eyes then began playing the piece, entitled 'Beau soir'. (Please check on it.)

Kahoko had over come her nervousness. She succumbed herself to her music as she began moving her body to its rhythm. Everyone felt nice and comfortable. Her carefree way of playing plus her soul can be felt. Sentiments filled the air and it brought wonderful and comforting feeling to anyone who could hear her. Gently, the piece ended. Kahoko paused then opened her eyes. Everyone gave her a thundering applause except for the person in the middle of the huge room. He was intently staring at her.

Kahoko took the violin off her shoulders and bowed. She was smiling. Everyone stood up. They gave her a standing ovation.

"Encore!" One suggested.

Kahoko kept smiling.

"Can you give everyone then an encore?" The emcee asked.

"My pleasure," Kahoko smiled. "I, then, dedicate this piece to the man who gave victory to all of you. You see, I was stunned to hear that his age was almost the same as mine and to think that he garnered such achievement. And I thank, whoever asked me to be here, for making me a part of this memorable victory party. The vision in my mind couldn't stop thinking how this man made such history throughout the business world and for being such a prodigy when it comes to music. Though, I don't know him, I salute such remarkable man so here is a piece entitled 'Ave Maria'." Kahoko said as she lifted her violin for the second time to play. As gentle as ever, she played the violin.

The guy in the center of the room pressed his lips. He clenched his hand into a fist and continued staring at her. His face was calm yet he was preoccupied. He just can't take his eyes off the red haired violinist before him. She was so gentle and carefree. It annoyed him.

Kahoko ended the piece. She took her violin off her shoulder then smiled. Everyone once again gave her a thundering applause. She deserves it anyway. She bowed down.

"Thank you Miss Hino Kahoko for that heart felt music and appreciation." The emcee said as he took over the stage. Kahoko smiled then went down the stage.

Alexandra neared her then complimented. "You were spectacular."

"Thank you." Kahoko replied. Slowly, she neared her case then placed her violin inside. She closed it then turned to the blonde waiting for her.

"Do you want to drink something over those tables?" Alexandra pointed the table of punch.

"Hm, actually, my throat had dried." Kahoko smirked.

Alexandra tilted her head. "Come." She led Kahoko to the punch. "You were nervous but you managed to over come it. I heard you're famous Hino-san."

"I'm not really that famous." Kahoko humbly said before drinking her punch.

A man suddenly neared the two. He seemed to be in his early thirties.

"You were great Miss Kahoko." The guy complimented. "I am AndrewMüller, a businessman from Germany and I've been to some of your recitals Miss Kahoko. I've always thought that you are great."

"Thank you." Kahoko bowed.

"I would like to negotiate with you regarding your playing." He gave her an amusing smile.

"Negotiate?" Kahoko wondered.

"Yes, I want to be a sponsor of yours." The man said.

Kahoko was wide-eyed. "Sponsor?"

"Precisely." The man nodded. "Is your manager here?"

"Uhm, no. He is not." Kahoko shook her head.

"I would like to negotiate with your Manager, so do you have his contact number?" Mister Müller wondered.

"Yes." Kahoko nodded.

Kahoko smiled as soon as Mister Müller left. She turned but when she searched for Alexandra, she was talking to someone. Alexandra turned to her then approached her.

"Hino-san, I need to arrange something, would you be okay if I leave you for a while?" She asked.

"Oh, I'll be fine. Go, take your time. I know you are still busy." Kahoko confirmed. "Thank you for the company."

"You're welcome. Nice to meet you anyway." Alexandra shook her hand then left.

Kahoko was left alone. She watched everyone walking and talking to each other. She was bored but she couldn't help but linger on her surroundings. It was beautiful. The huge chandelier was dreamy. Everyone was at their best and she got the idea that all of them are business minded people. With the thought of not disturbing, she marched to the corner of the room but to her surprise, she tripped.

"Ouch," She groaned as she stooped down to see her right foot. She massaged her ankle which hurt because of tripping. "I think I got a sprain." She mumbled.

Suddenly, a pair for shiny black shoes stopped in front of her. She stared at it then concluded that it belongs to a man. She slowly lifted her head up to see it was, but when she saw his face, her world stopped. Without thinking, she ran, leaving her violin behind.

She somehow managed to get out of the room. "Ah," She bit her lower lip. Someone grabbed her arm then turned her around. "Let go of me Azuma!" Kahoko tried to pull her arm. Yunoki Azuma stood in front of him, for real. He gazed at her misted eyes which were full of pain.

"…Hino," He said, never letting her escape his grip.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: I am sorry for the very late update. Forgive me for making you guys wait for so long. I was actually on a vacation. You know what? I really really thought about this chapter again and again. I kept deleting it. How was it? I hope it made an impact.

By the way about the six years…. When Kahoko was 16, Yunoki was 17 and since it has been 6 years, Kahoko was 22 and Yunoki was 23.

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