In advance I'm sorry for any grammatical errors…again I do not own La Corda d'oro
Chapter 4
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In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.
"Azuma Yunoki! Are you listening?"
"I'm sorry Obaasan, I was surprised when you took a sudden interest in her?"
"You heard right, she might be a good match for you…. But of what I heard, she was given freewill to choose for her own husband, as you can see, arrange marriage with her will not be in our advantage"…. "As for you…Obaasan now intensely looking…. you have a duty to pursue to carry on the Yunoki Clan, We must look into your future, now go get ready, Ayano-san and her family will be over for dinner…"
"Hai, Obaa-sama"
Somewhere In Europe
Knock! Knock! Knock!...Door Open
"Good morning Milady! Your father is waiting for you at the Veranda for breakfast"
"Thank you! Can you please tell him that I will be down in 30 minutes?"
"Of course Milady"
Door closes
Hmmm what shall I wear today; it's warm outside maybe a sundress? I must take a shower first, and then decide. I can't let father wait for me for breakfast…30 minutes passed
A young lady walk passed the blooming Garden, Her hair accented the flowers around her, Her dress complemented her body and her eyes brought the true meaning of beauty that captures your attention; her smile which captures your heart.
"Good morning father! I'm sorry it took me a while to get ready"
"Boun Giorno my Kaho! You look lovely on that dress you wearing now come sit and have breakfast"
"Thank you!…Father? if you don't mind me asking, what is your Agenda today?"
"Will I still have some stuff to do in the office, I will be there all day…I know that this is not an ideal Family vacation you have in mind but you did agreed to accompany me knowing that I have rather important things to care of"' smiling at her
"Of course, I did not mean to be a bother, I'm sorry father"
"Oh! Nothing to worry about as long as you understand the kind of work I do, and besides my client is rather demanding. I must say, for an old lady that she is, she really want things to go her way with out any hindrance" Smiling
"She sounds like a very stuck-up woman to me father!"
"She is, after all She is the head of the Yunoki Clan"
"Yunoki?"
"Yes, Kaho-chan? Do you know who they are?"
"Hai! I met her grandson Yunoki Azuma; he was my senpai when I competed at the schools concourse…. I must say that apple don't fall very far from the tree, He was a cunning boy who liked to tease people"
"Will you seem annoyed by him" smiling at Kaho
Kahoko now irritated
"Stop it father, the boy was a pheromone machine when it comes to the ladies he even had a Yunoki body guard at school"
Her father laughed
"Alright, fair enough I will drop the subject…. but I do have something for you, here are the list of the museums and some major tourist attractions here in Italy, I will have Paolo (the driver) to accompany you, you have my office and cell number and feel free to call me when you need something…have fun my Kaho, we will be leaving Italy soon for you to settle in United States" as he stands up and kisses her forehead
"Arrivederci, I will see you at dinner tonight father"
Should I call Ryou; I haven't heard his voice since I left Japan. I wonder what his been up to? He must be sleeping. I should try Nao maybe she's still awake…She picked up her phone and dialed Nao's number…then she got her voicemail…. Damn!
"Miss Hayashi! Where would like start your tour?" asked Paolo
"What would you recommend Paolo?" smiled
"Will I'm guessing that you might want a more tranquil place, may I suggest Tuscany at the L'andana?"
"That sounds good, shall we start our day?" Kaho all smiles
"Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life"
After visiting the countryside of Tuscany Kaho and Paolo drove back to the city….
"Thank you so much for your companionship, I had fun" Kaho smiled
"Di Niente, Milady" he smiled at her "Milady please do not forget your dinner date with your father and his collogues…it will be at Piazzale"
"Grazie" as she walk inside her hotel
Later that night she slips into a black sweetheart neckline cocktail dress that hugged her body. She accented her dress with black strappy sandals and a silver clutch…Her scarlet hair stands out as a contrast from her black dress. As she walks inside the restaurant, eyes were on her. Her Beauty sparkles like a diamond and her smile is a waft of Chanel No.5.
She was later introduced to her fathers collogues, She smiles as she mingle with her newfound acquaintances…so, this is what life should be. Free from all worries…. she thought to her self. For the first time, she is actually enjoying herself and it gave her hope. And there is always Rainbow after the Rain…
"Kaho dear!"
"Yes? Is anything the matter Father?"
"Let me say that I am grateful that you had given me a second chance to be a father…I never thought in my wildest dreams that you would accept me and for that I am thankful…. So, I know that violin is your passion and I have a surprise for you" he then signal for everyone to take seat
Kahoko stood near a balcony, the lights were dim and the candles sparkle around her…then a tall man appeared on stage with a violin and starts to play Ave Maria…all attention were on him… but as she closes her eyes and listen to every note, it captivate her heart…the tall man played it so beautifully…she could not help it but wonder, why does he sound so familiar, Her heart in now racing…as the song ended every one gave an standing ovation…
She then look at her Father thanking him and they then hug each other…
"So, I take it that you like my surprised?"
"Yes!" She is now a little teary eye
"Come on let me introduce you to him" dad very excited "This young man is very famous here in Italy Kaho-chan, He is the violin prodigy. When I heard him perform from my last visit, I just knew I had to invite him to serenade you. Now you wait here, let me get him from his dressing room"
As she waits, She starts to sweat and her nerves got the best of her…she could not take it, Her knees were weak, anxiety were building up.
"Oh! Here you are? Let me introduce you my lovely daughter, this is Kahoko Hayashi!"
As she look up and reached for his hand and said "He…llo!" dumbstruck
"Boun Giorno Milady! How are you?" Man holding her hands
She quickly let go of her hand and gained her composure " How do you do sir?"
"I am doing good!" says the man
"Alright you two, I have to get back to my collogues, go ahead and socialize my Kaho get to know this guy and maybe he can give you lessons" smiling at them
"Thank you father!"
Then…silence…
"How are you doing Kahoko? You look beautiful"
"What the hell are you trying to do Tsukimori? You are the last person I want to see"
"I'm sorry, your father approached me last month at my concert and asked if I can make an appearance for her daughter if ever she is in town, I did not know that Kahoko Hayashi is Kahoko Hino"
SLAPS…..Kahoko now crying
"I knew my chances of seeing you here in Italy was big but I never thought you will be serenading me" sobbing as she reminisce their duet at the villa
(Brand new Breeze playing in the background)
"Kaho-chan please, hear me out"…Len pleading… "I want to apologized for being so insensitive, I did not know what I was doing"…Len now hugging her… "I know asking you for forgiveness is impossible, but I really am sorry from the bottom of my heart"
"Len" Kaho said lightly "You're forgiven... I wont be able to move on if I don't forgive and forget you and I thank you for all the happy and heartbreaking memories. It help me shape the person that I am now" she finally broke free from Lens arms "Thank you!... Goodbye Len Tsukimori"
She immediately left his sight….. Kahoko wallowed her feelings for Len that night as she listen to Usher
It's gonna burn for me to say this
But it's coming from my heart
It's been a long time coming
But we done been fell apart
Really wanna work this out
But I don't think you're gonna change
I do but you don't
Think it's best we go our separate ways
Tell me why I should stay in this relationship
When I'm hurting baby, I ain't happy baby
Plus there's so many other things I gotta deal with
I think that you should let it burn
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~Currently listening to Usher's "Confessions"~
What will happen to Kahoko next? Will she have a full life now that her heart is free? I swear you guys are so spoiled I just can stop writing and I just don't know if I can take it anymore…Please show some love…review…