Chapter 27
She stares out of the window with a view of clouds beneath her. There were only the both of them in the plane, their parents had flown off to separate destinations to complete separate tasks. Stoically she looks out eyes a glaze the only betrayal was the trail left behind by a single tear.
I see it change to morning slowly, gradually barely awake I go to the bathroom, and 'it's time to face the music' I say to myself.
Eitoku was abuzz. The tabloids had hit the stands with their latest headline, "Wedding of Decade"
The beautiful couple, yes Nishikado Soujiro is off the meat market ladies but not by just anyone, but by the deserving Miss Makino Tsukushi. They apparently fell in love after being reunited earlier and took no haste in joining themselves. Nishikado though known to be much of a ladies man like the senior is happy to be tied down. The couple posed for numerous shots smiling happily but we all wonder how long will this last for the one woman a week man.
The ceremonial morning gathering of awaiting the F4's arrival was about to begin, most of them just wanted to know how valid the news was. They stood waiting as the first car pulled up. The yellow signature car pulled up and two stepped out. Tailing close behind was the XLR and its reclusive owner. They waited in silence, the air of foreboding eluded Rui. The storm brewing in this teacup was about to bloom into a full blown tsunami. Tsukasa walked towards the terrace and Akira followed closely but stopped when he saw Rui in his unbending position. Looking between the two dark horses he wondered which one was safer with.
'Hey Tsukasa wait up!' said Akira going into a slight jog.
'Morning.' Said Soujiro with a cup of tea outstretched to her.
'Bad one… thanks.' She said accepting it and stepping into the car.
The journey was a silent one, one was afraid the other was too but both for separate reasons but at least one of their reasons coincided… both were afraid that they were about to lose the love of their lives.
