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Luckily, Max and father both went to the clinic together, so I took the chance to take Charles to see Hiroaki at his estate. Though we would always write to each other, nothing on my prince was ever said. Though I wanted nothing more than to know if he was well, it was better that way.
While on the carriage, and with Charles in my arms, I looked out the window. How I wished Kaname could see our son, yet I feared for not only Kaname and my father… now, I feared for my Charles.
"Mama… ma!" Charles says as he plays with my hair.
"Yeah, I'm your mama Charles…" I said as I playfully kiss him on his cheeks.
"We have arrived my lady…" The taxi driver announces. I open the door and walk out with Charles.
"Vivien… I'm so happy to see you" I suddenly hear Hiroaki say. He pays the taxi driver. The taxi driver waves and leaves.
"Hiroaki, you didn't have to pay for the taxi," I said.
"Nonsense, Vivien… you're my guest… I don't mind at all" He smiles.
"How have you been…?" I ask.
"Good… I hope you and Charles have been well," He says, pinching Charles on the cheek. Charles smiles and grabs Hiroaki's finger with his hand.
"He's Uncle Hiroaki Charles…" I giggle.
"Hanaki…" He giggles.
"Yes… I'm uncle Hanaki," Hiroaki says with a sweet smile.
"He remembers you…" I comment.
"May I carry him…?" Hiroaki asks as we walk to his back garden.
"Sure…"
"Hanaki…" Charles giggles as he pinches Hiroaki's cheeks.
"Uncle Hanaki it is, who's got the most handsome uncle in the world" He asks Charles.
"Silly Hiroaki…" I giggle.
"Well aren't I the most handsome uncle in the world?" He winks.
"That you are…" I respond.
"Listen Vivien, I hope you don't mind, but Ken came with me today, he's arranging some toys I bought for Charles to play with in the back garden" He says nervously.
"What…! Has he said anything…? How did he find out?" I ask nervously.
"He knows me to well; I couldn't hide it from him… Vivien, I assure you, he won't say a word" He assures.
"Well… if you trust him, then, so will I…" I said, turning my gaze towards Ken. This was the first time my actually meeting him, and though they were cousins, it seemed as if they had nothing in common. Despite everything, Hiroaki would always have a smile on his face, but Ken… he was much too serious.
"Hello… I'm Vivien Tsukino" I introduce myself nervously.
"So nice to meet you, Hiroaki has told me so much about you," He says with a light smile.
"He's told me a lot about you as well, it does my heart well to have finally met you, since you're so special to him" I comment.
"You truly care for my cousin…?" He asks.
"Ken… please don't ask her that," Hiroaki says in a serious tone.
"But of course, I do… to me, he is more than just a dear friend. He's another light in my life besides my father and Charles, my life would be so empty without him," I said with all sincerity. Instead of responding, he just stood there, analyzing me. Was he trying to intimidate me? I had to wonder,
"Those are such loving words towards my cousin, and if you love him that much, then I too am fond of you," He says, softly taking my hand and lightly kissing it.
"You don't have to say those words Mr. Akatsuki, I'm only telling you what I truly feel," I said nervously. To me, he seemed more like his father!
"Forgive my cousin Vivien… he is just to over protective" Hiroaki says with a hint of embarrassment.
"You don't need to apologize; he's just being a good cousin…" I giggle.
"Ga baba papa…" Charles gibbers. I felt shivers down my spine when he said papa,
"Did he just say papa…?" Ken asks.
"Yes he did… Vivien, Lord Kuran has to know sooner or later," Hiroaki says in a serious tone.
"Papa… papa…!" Charles giggles as he plays with Hiroaki's hair.
As Yuri walks around the garden with Ruka, they talked about Kaname. How Kaname's life changed when she appeared in it.
"Lord Kuran is so dull now… he is not himself anymore," Ruka says with lament.
"He is dull because he has lost his light, and I feel extremely responsible for his misery," Yuri mutters in sadness.
"You must not blame yourself… that human did not love him" Ruka says in a serious tone.
"But she did… when I met her, I saw a love in her eyes, a love I cannot explain. It was far more than any feeling it was as if… Kaname lived within her and she in him. I know what he feels… what both feel" Yuri says with bitterness.
"Are you talking about him my lady…?" Ruka asks.
"Yes… Zero, I love him, yet we cannot be together" Yuri cries.
"I don't see why not my lady…" Ruka comments,
"Though he works for our kind, he has hatred towards us. He has told me himself"
"Yuri… Ruka…" Both turn around to see Kaname walking towards them.
"Lord Kuran, what an honor to be in your company" Ruka says.
"No… it is my honor Ruka. How are you…?" Kaname asks, lightly kissing her hand.
"Well thank you…" She responds with a smile.
"Do you need anything brother…? It's been a long time since you've walked in our garden," Yuri asks.
"Yes… I was actually looking for Hiroaki. Do any of you know where he is?" Kaname asks. Both Yuri and Ruka did not know what to respond.
"Well… um, all we know is that he left since last night" Yuri responds.
"Yes, and Ken went with him" Ruka adds.
"Do you know where…?" Kaname asks with concern.
"I remember Ken mentioning that they were off to Hiroaki's estate in Spain," Ruka answers,
"Why go to Spain so suddenly?" Yuri asks.
