I am Your Slave Wife

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CHAPTER 5: I AM YOUR SLAVE WIFE

Renji was walking fast so that he can still join Tatsuki for dinner. He wanted to also surprise her with Rukia's flowers.

"It's rare for her to receive flowers from me so I bet she'll be really surprise." He excitedly thought. He can now see their apartment building. It's almost 8 PM.

"Lucky, I'm just on time." He said with hurried steps he climbs up stairs, ignoring the elevator. He learns a long time ago that it's faster for him if he uses the stairs. Standing in front of their apartment door, Renji smooth his hair and clothes, satisfied with his act he reach for the door knob.

"I'm home!" He shouted. He was about to move his shoes when he saw Tatsuki leaning on the wall right next to their door step. He was a bit surprise but remembering Rukia's flower that was at his back he grin at her. "I have something for yah! Here yah go!" He enthusiastically presented the flowers in front of Tatsuki. Tatsuki stare at it for a while and take it. Renji was expecting kiss or even just a thank you but nothing came. Tatsuki was just staring at the flowers.

"Is there something wrong?" He asked concerned for his girlfriend. Tatsuki shifted her eyes on Renji, staring at him in the eyes.

"Ichigo called, he told me you're with Rukia." She calmly said too calm for Renji's own good. Renji tap his forehead with his palm.

"Fuck, Ichigo knows? I must warn Rukia. We don't know what that asshole will do to her." He quickly digs for his phone inside his pocket. Tatsuki's face contorted, she did not like his reaction, not a bit. Renji was about to dial Rukia's number when Tatsuki's hand grip his wrist.

"Renji why are you getting yourself involve with them?" She asked her grip on Renji's wrist tightens. Renji looks at her for a while then sigh.

"What did Ichigo told you? If you are asking why I am getting involved with their matters, the only answer I can give is that Rukia is my friend. I owe a lot to her and her family that's why I am willing to do everything to help her." He explained. Tatsuki felt something sting inside her.

"Help? Rukia doesn't need a help Renji. She can take care of herself. She has a husband for crying out loud." Tatsuki snap at him. She can't help but feel insecure towards Rukia. She knows she was Renji's first love. And because of what Ichigo had said she was starting to doubt her confidence towards Renji's love for her. Why does it sounds like he wanted to stay and protect her rather than what he was saying that he only wanted to help her.

"Look, Tatsuki whatever Ichigo had said to you don't believe him. He only wants to make Rukia suffer, to make people dislike her." Renji said holding Tatsuki's hand. She frowns at him and take her hand away.

"It's always Rukia, Rukia, and Rukia. You and Ichigo always talk about her. You know what Renji; I am now starting to believe that Rukia is a boyfriend stealer and a relationship wrecker because that's what she is doing to us right now." She said her voice was starting to raise can no longer hold her frustration. Renji's eyebrow furrowed. Why the hell things suddenly turn this way? He thought.

"Rukia is not stealing and wrecking anything Tatsuki." His night was ruined thanks to that asshole. Renji walk to their kitchen, opening the ref. to take a can of beer. Tatsuki was hot on his tail.

"What will you name to what she did to Ichigo and Orihime then? She wanted to steal you away from me Renji can't you see-

"ENOUGH! Rukia is not that kind of person Tatsuki! If you want to blame someone for what had happen to your friend then blame everything to Ichigo. That son of a bitch was thinking only for his self and if you are thinking that Rukia is going to steal me then that also means you don't trust me enough as your fucking boyfriend!" He shouted. He had enough of Ichigo today. If their ways will cross he'll give him a good punch in the face to wake his rotten brains. Tatsuki's face turns red in anger.

"Trust? You talk about trust when you are hugging another woman in front of many people?" She said poking a finger on Renji's chest. Renji roll his eyeballs, Ichigo is so dead.

"Come on, Tatsuki. Do you really have to believe him? So what if I am hugging Rukia, it's just a friendly gesture to comfort her. Don't let that malicious bastard get into your head for fuck's sake." Tatsuki's grip on the flowers tightens and she started breaking the stems. She was angry but she'll never cry, crying is for weaklings and she'll never get herself in that category.

"Fuck Renji, you can't blame me Rukia has always been here, Renji here." Tatsuki angrily said almost punching Renji's chest. Renji enclose his hand on her wrist. His eyes were only focus on Tatsuki's eyes. She was surprise to see such intense and passionate look in Renji's fiery orbs.

"She's part of my youthful love, but that's all nothing more. I had moved on. What's important to me now is you Tatsuki my present. Don't let anybody, blurred your resolve and love Tatsuki. You are a strong woman; you should know more who I am than anybody around us. Rukia needs friends around her right now. She needs us. So please understand." His voice softens as she pulls her towards him and engulfs her with his strong arms. Tatsuki's anger melted, Renji can always make her strong shell crumbled.

"I really don't know what is happening between Ichigo and Rukia but I believe you and I'm sorry." She sincerely said hugging back Renji.

"We can always talk about it. I am willing to tell you everything so that when that asshole call you again and assume something you'll know the truth." She nodded. Renji kiss her in the forehead. "I'm sorry for raising my voice on you."

"It's ok, jealousy got into me. The flowers by the way look so beautiful. I haven't thank you yet."

"A kiss in the lips will do." He said pouting his lips on her. Tatsuki laugh and gave him a quick kiss. "Ah, that's better. Let's eat I'm hungry. Did you cook?" She untangles herself on him then grin.

"No, I'm tired of trying I am really not good at cooking and besides I'm angry at you so I decided not to cook. I might not be able to hold myself and put poison in it." Renji sweat drop. He did not take that as a joke. We are talking about Tatsuki here ladies and gentlemen.

"Ah, I think we should take dinner outside rather than ordering food." At least if Tatsuki remember something that will make her angry of him again then there are many people outside to help him.

"I agree, let me put these flowers first in the vase. Say thank you to Rukia for me…" Renji raise a brow.

"How'd you know that's from Rukia?" She just chuckle and grin at him.

"I just know, you are not the type of man who knows how to choose such kind of flowers and you mention before that Rukia loves flowers."

"Yeah, she even told me that if I decided to get married. She'll sponsor the flowers." Tatsuki look at him with a faint blush. Renji on the other hand look up the ceiling scratching his cheek holding his own blush.

"That's, that's too early and, and needs a lot of planning." She couldn't help but stutter. The idea with Renji was just too beautiful.

"I agree that's the same thing I told her. We will plan together everything in the right time. Right now, let's just enjoy living together. We'll get in that stage in life soon and it will be great with you." Tatsuki went in to him and punch his shoulder. "What's that for? Did I say something wrong?"

"That's for hugging another woman and no I love everything you just said." Renji frown and rub his sore shoulder.

"You didn't have to do that what if they can't resist me? I'm too handsome to resist." He playfully said walking out of the kitchen. Tatsuki laugh and jump on his back. Renji caught her legs and he piggy back her out of their apartment.

"Che, egotistic red hair baboon." Renji can't help but laugh with her. He knows those things she just said about him are what she loved about him the most.

…

Ichigo was early in his office Ishida was there because he called for him. Ishida observe his friend who walks back and forth behind his office table. Something is really bothering him.

"What you called me here for?" He asked adjusting his glasses. "I have patients in your dad's hospital too you know."

"I am aware of that but did you know that Renji was here in Tokyo yesterday?" Ishida raise a brow on him.

"How should I know? I was in the operating room almost the whole day, patching half dead people, taking out bullets in their abdomen, removing almost an 8 inch body invade-

"Ok, you don't have to go right into details. I get your point." Ichigo stop him before things get sordid.

"So, is that the only reason why you called me here for? Abarai can come in Tokyo, anytime he wants. I don't care and he wouldn't care telling us." Ichigo stop his tracks. His scowl deepens, he was trying to say something but he didn't know the right words to describe it.

"He was here to meet Kuchiki, I think." Ishida open some magazine place on the coffee table beside him. Ichigo's office has a mini-living room. Black couches, white walls over all boring but very masculine place.

"I didn't know Byakuya was back in Tokyo." He nonchalantly said.

"No, not Byakuya its Rukia Kuchiki dumbass." He said. Ishida close the magazine he was reading and sharply look at Ichigo.

"Last time I check Rukia Kuchiki is now Rukia Kurosaki, who's the dumbass now? Dumbass." Ichigo just scowl at him.

"I think they are getting into something." He really didn't like what he saw yesterday. If Rukia was having affairs with another man then he doesn't know what he'll do to them and please…with Renji? Hell no, he was with Tatsuki.

"Yeah, they are getting together to plan how Rukia-san will leave you."

"WHAT?" Ichigo slam his palm on his table his face showing utmost distress. Ishida was now really confuse and intrigue.

"Why make such expression Kurosaki? It never crosses your mind that Rukia-san will leave you? Don't get so full of yourself; many people are willing to help her that includes me." He straightly said. Ichigo's reaction was like a fish out in the water. He was gawking in disbelief.

"You got to be kidding me. Did you forget what she did to Inoue and me? She's-

"She's a pure soul Kurosaki. Open your eyes, how long are you going to pretend that you are the victim here? You can't always blame other people for your own misfortune. Did it ever cross your mind why Rukia is still with you? Why she decided to stay and swallow her dignity and pride as a woman just to be with you? It's not just because of love Kurosaki, she felt your pain. She wanted to be there and help you not as a wife but as your best friend but what did you do?" Ishida stands up and adjust his glasses. He didn't really want to pry with other people's lives but his life was also being affected. Name him as selfish but he was that type of guy.

"You blame everything to her and shut off your heart. I don't know what will happen next to the both of you but I wouldn't be surprised if Rukia-san file a divorce and leave you." He checks his watch and frown. He wasted too much time. He has to deal with Kurosaki-sensei and his father soon.

"I have to go; it's annoying to deal with your goofy father and his counterpart my own father." And with that he leaves a very dumbstruck berry head. Ishida open and closes the door gently. He loosens his tie a bit and releases a sigh. His eyes show a cold and hopeful gleam.

"I hope you start to realize Rukia-sans worth before everything that you hold important will be gone Kurosaki." He sympathetically thought.

…

Rukia felt bad that she didn't escort out Ichigo. She was still a bit wary about what had happened yesterday. She didn't mean to upset him but she just can't afford to lose another friend. So, she decided to avoid him for a while and stuck herself in her bed.

"I'm hungry, and I bet Shuuhei and the others are worried about me now." She said to herself, rolling on her bed. She pauses for awhile and nibbles her blanket. "I wanted to buy chocolate coated strawberries. Then visit the rabbit pet store but should I call Kurosaki-dono that I'm going out again?" She asked herself, immediately sitting up from her bed.

"I'm good at sneaking out before." She smiles for herself. She remembers the time when Ichigo plan to take her out of the Kuchiki mansion without the guards' knowledge. They manage to get out of the mansion but because of his hair that caught too much attention and knowing Byakuya who have eye everywhere they are easily caught. He was indeed good but she always has to deal with the consequences later.

"Where's the fun if we are not caught? That's a drive that we need to plan better and be wiser the next time we escape." She utters Ichigo's words before. He was such a brat. He does things without thinking the outcome. She misses those old days. Rukia walks to her window and open it. The late morning sunlight greeted her.

"I think it's a very nice weather to head out and go shopping." She grins for herself and immediately run to the shower.

After shower Rukia decided to wear a sky blue spaghetti strap dress. Its hugs her upper body and flows elegantly at the rest just above her knee. She partners her dress with black high heels and ties her hair into a messy bun, put a light make up and she was ready to go. Shuuhei and the others are busy with their works at the living room when they saw their mistress descend from the stairs. They were dazzled; involuntarily stop from whatever they are doing. They just stare at her with awed expression. It was so refreshing seeing Rukia dress herself up.

"Um, I'll head out for shopping so I leave the house in your care while I'm gone, anything you want me to buy for you guys?" She said with a smile on her face. Hanatarou was still dumbstruck with her mistress. She looks so different.

"No-nothing my Lady, do you need me to drive you to the city?" Shuuhei offered. Rukia shook her head. She wants to go on her own.

"No, I'll use my own car. See you later guys." She said and head to the door. Shuuhei opened it for her.

"Please be careful on your way, my Lady." They all said and watch her hop in her car and leave.

"Is this the start of change we are all waiting for?" Shuuhei said and the rest of them nodded in hopeful agreement.

….

Rukia first went to visit her deceased relatives and before heading to the city she visits the grave of Ichigo's mother. She cleans her grave and put fresh flowers on it. She then lights some incense candle then respectfully bow down in front of her. Rukia look at Masaki Kurosaki's grave with eyes full of admiration and longing. The light of the Kurosaki Household was a beautiful and wonderful mother.

"Masaki-sama, I may have not met you but your son has told me a lot of good things about you. You've raise your children well and Isshin-dono had never stop loving you." Rukia gently smile as he remembers the old goofy Isshin. "Masaki-sama, I am married to your son now but I deeply apologized if I am not making him happy. It's not easy for me to have a place in his heart now Masaki-sama, but I will try my best. I wanted to be like you, to be able to make him smile again. I love your son very much and even if he can't love me back going back to be friends will be enough." She sincerely said and offers a prayer for the deceased woman. After praying she bid her goodbye and promises to visit her again. Rukia walks her way to her car and before getting inside she compassionately watch the peaceful garden of remembrance.

…

Rukia was having the time of her life. She was really happy that she was able to do what other normal woman do. She shop for dresses, neckties for her husband, shoes, accessories, eat in the fast food restaurant, and even play some games in the world of fun section of the mall.

"This is so nice. I felt like I was locked up and missed so many changes in the real world, in this city." She thought as she sips the strawberry shake. She watches the people come and go from the top floor of the mall. She observes them happily. "This people have problems and challenges in life too. I was married at the young age with a man who didn't love me back. It was hard, very hard to think of how you are going to act in front of him. I tried to adjust because maybe he just need some space, some space to clear his mind. I really thought that everything will work out fine that even if we are married, we are still able to understand and help each other out. We are best of friends after all. I had thought that we can survive all the changes. I was willing to fight along his side to get out of the arrangement and help him win his woman but I can't do it alone. I need him to help me but he just-

"Wow, if a beautiful woman like you space out like that here in public, perverts will easily take advantage of you, you know?" Rukia almost freak out when she saw Ichigo's face in black hair right in front of her face. He was besides her bending on the railings of the mall. His face was serious yet curious and the tone of his voice was quite playful.

"Ku-Ku-Kurosaki-dono? When did you dye your hair?" She stuttered she still can't believe that he was here. The man slightly scowls but it was immediately replaced by a grin.

"So it was your boyfriend you are deeply thinking just a second now?" To hide her blush Rukia scowled at him. At that moment also she was able to observe that this is not her husband though the similarities are quite amusing. He didn't have the intense amber eyes and the trade mark scowl of her husband. This guy was too goofy and friendly to be Ichigo or maybe this was his twin brother?

"Oi!" The man said waving his hand in front of Rukia. "Is that a hobby of yours to always go to SPACE LALALAND?" He teasingly asked. Rukia shook her head.

"I can't believe I space out so much." She embarrassingly thought. "Ah, no I just have a lot in my mind." She timidly said. When it comes to thinking about what their friendship had become Rukia can't help but be drown into regrets and hurts.

"Are you troubled? Is your problem that heavy?" He innocently asked. Rukia glance at the man beside him and hesitate if she should share a little about her burdens. The man beside her felt her hesitation and rub the back of his head in shame.

"Sorry for being straight forward. I didn't mean to scare you or break into your personal life without you knowing me. I am Shiba Kaien by the way. If you need someone to talk I am willing to listen." He kindly said. Rukia felt lighthearted for the man. His personality radiates a very positive aura around him.

"No, I don't really mind. Thank you, it's very thoughtful of you." She said, it's rare for people to notice a burden soul. This man must be gifted in an odd way.

"So, are you alone or you are waiting for who was that again, Kurosano?" Rukia almost laugh. What's this a combination of Kurosaki and Asano Keigo?

"No, I'm all alone and it's Kurosaki-dono for you." She said. Kaien laugh at his own mistake. He can't help but be challenge to make this woman laugh or even just smile was enough. Her being scream for escape to sadness and regrets just a minute ago.

"Ah, who is this Kurosaki-dono to you? He innocently asked. He saw how her eyes reflect something between love and unhappiness.

"Someone I long to have." Kaien was astounded. He didn't expect that answer. "How about you? Are you with someone?" Rukia change the subject.

"Oh, I was going to meet my wife and my son in the Dancing Fountain Park, will you mind going with us?" He excitedly asked. Rukia was taken aback, is he serious? She thought.

"Ahh, I don't think its right for me to-

"My wife and my son will be grateful to see such a beautiful woman. My wife has been demanding for a baby girl and I am really working hard you know but I really don't know how to make a baby girl." He whispered to her. Rukia can't help but laugh and blush at the same time. Is this guy for real? She thought again. She then felt him grab her wrist and the next thing she know they were running to the elevator.

….

"What do you think about this place?" Kaien asked as they walk around the park. Rukia was amaze this place was great. She was able to pass this park when she went to their company but she never once come in her.

"Amazing this place is so beautiful!" Rukia's eyes wanders from the neatly lined maple trees, the brick paths with different colors of flowers at the side. The maze, the mini castle, the uniquely carved benches, the different types of flowers, the playground and the most eye-catching of all was the enormous fountain that was artistically designed. "When are they going to make the water in the fountain dance?" She excitedly asked. Kaien was feeling that he just receive an award.

"Really? I design this place you know. Ah, that felt good my work being praise like that. I just won trillions of yen!" He overstated said. Rukia chuckled, this guy is too much. "Wait, I'll call my wife to operate the fountain now. She's the organizer of this park. It's better to watch it at night because of the different lights but since you're my special visitor in this park. I'll ask her to make it dance now. It's my way of saying thank you to you for your honest compliments." Before she can even protest Kaien was happily walking away from her to call his wife. Rukia sigh arms suspended in the air. That guy was too much to be seriously for real. She thought drawing together what she thought about Kaien just a while ago.

…

Ichigo can't focus on his work so he decided to stroll out of his office for a while. Hands inside his pocket as he walks his way to the pavement of the different stores beside his company. Ishida's words again loiter in his mind from time to time.

"She wanted to be there and help you not as a wife but as your best friend…" Ichigo can still hear Ishida's voice it seems to echo inside his head.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Rukia-san files a divorce and leave you…Damn that conceited four-eyed freak. Did he really need to make my resolve waver like that?" Fuck, he knows that it's not right to treat a woman like that but he was not physically hurting her. He just wanted to make her feel what Orihime felt when they drive her away. He was not the bad guy here.

"It was all Rukia's fault for siding with his father and her stuck up brother. We promise to protect each other and solve our problems together. Where that all go?" He sorrowfully thought. He was about to get inside a café when he spotted a certain raven head. He saw how her face light up when the fountain come to life. Her eyes were sparkling and she was smiling openly. Ichigo's gaze run to her pale neck, to her expose back and shoulders. He almost forgot that she was a princess the most prize possession of the Kuchiki Clan and Byakuya's pride and joy. She was one of the most beautiful sights he had ever seen.

He was contented seeing her like that. She was almost bouncing like a child in happiness as the fountain started to dance in front of her. Ichigo was intently watching her. His insides desire for something that he was so afraid to let go. He may not accept it but his heart knows he was mesmerized. Ichigo was satisfied watching her like that until he saw a man wrap his arms around her shoulders. The man was overjoyed cuddling Rukia and he even exaggeratedly bow down to her asking her to dance with him like some prince in a much fucked up fairytale. What fueled his rage is when Rukia accepted his hand and elegantly dance with him.

"In this public place? Who is she kidding trying fuck with me." He angrily thought without even waiting for the traffic light to signal that it's ok to cross. He just cross the street in his utmost havocs self.

Rukia on the other hand was feeling really happy and entertained with the man dancing with her. She was really surprised that he has such control in this place. He was very lively and jubilant. His wife was very lucky to find such a man who is willing to make a stranger happy even just for awhile… what more for his wife? She can't imagine it was too wonderful to picture out.

"Is it ok, that you're dancing with me like this? What if your wife saw us? I don't want to be the cause of you families misunderstanding." She concernedly said. She had enough of misunderstanding in her own home. She didn't want another family to experience that.

"Ah, don't worry she knows about this. She was really excited to meet you. I told her you're like a porcelain doll. She squealed in delight, cute porcelain dolls are her weaknesses. She said to me. She'll be here soon with our cute, chubby Kaname." Rukia sweat drop that sounds creepy. She thought but don't misunderstand her she was excited to meet such a wonderful family.

"I am excited to-

"If a woman leaves her lawful husband to live with another man, this inevitably makes her a prostitute." A cold voice that Rukia knows well involuntarily makes her whole being frozen. Her heart skips a bit seeing the dark expression on her husband's face….

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