In advance sorry for any grammatical errors and I do not own La Corda d'oro
Chapter 5
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Beep-beep…beep-beep…
Who could be texting me this late at night? He got up from his slumber and reaches for his phone. He then unlock his Iphone screen and read "please call me, I have no luck with Nao." A faint voice from next to him then said, "Who is that? Is everything okay?"… "Yes, It's Kaho-chan." She then whispered to his ears "you should call her, it sounds important" as he pushes for Kahos number, he then look at the lovely young lady laying next to him and said "maybe you should stop turning off your cell phone."
The next morning
"You two look so in love, I must say that I'm starting to feel envious of you Ryoutaro"
"Oh! I'm sorry we did not mean to be kissing in front of you" Ryou smiling "So, we heard about your engagement with Ayano-san? Congratulations! Yunoki"
"Well, it's not official yet but it's Obaa-sama's Idea, She said that the only way for me to become the next Yunoki Clan leader is to marry her" sips his tea
"Is it that important for you to become the next Leader of your clan? I mean marriage with no love?" Nao shyly asking Yunoki
Smiles "Arranged marriage is my family's way of gaining prosperity and this will show strength and it will open new opportunity for new businesses, Love normally comes later in the marriage, most of the time"
"Wow! It sounded like having a fulltime job, whatever happen to love and marry freely?" says Ryou, he then kiss Nao on her cheek "How about it Yunoki? Do you really need your family to tell you on how to live your life? You did managed to leave your family behind for two years because you were heart broken, you're more independent than you think"
Silence….Yunoki then smile
"Well, there is no formality yet, both family are still conducting meetings. If things don't go so well, the arrangement for marriage will not happen…so, have you heard from Kahoko yet?"
"Ryou talked to her last night" Nao said it cautiously
"Did something happen to her?'' Yunoki asking in a worried tone
"Let me just say that she finally did what she should have done two years ago, but it was accidental" adds Ryou
"What are you trying to say? I don't understand" Yunoki now confuse
"Well, her father surprised Kaho-chan a serenade performance from Len, Her father did know that he is the same Len that Kaho loathed, Her father managed to introduced both Kaho and Len"… "Let's just say the slapped on his face serves him right"
"Is she okay? Please don't tell me she accepted him back?"
"Calm down Yunoki! NO she did not accept him back, she told me that she was glad that she confronted him and now she can move on…She will be leaving Italy today and She said that a new life awaits her in United States"
"Your face look like a little puppy that lost his master Yunoki" says Nao "you ought to do something before you lose your princely approach"
"Please that whole act was back in High school"
"Konnichiwa, minna san!" Miyabi smile
"Hello to you too Miyabi-san, what are you doing here?" Yunoki surprise
"Your car parked outside the restaurant onii-san, so I thought I'd say Hi! Since you left so early this morning"
"I'm sorry about that Miyabi-chan, I needed to get out of the house to think"
"It's alright onii-san, I just want to make sure you are okay, after all I just got you back…alright then I will take my leave and I'm sorry for the intrusion"
"Oh! Nothing to worry, good to you see you Miyabi-san" Ryou waving bye to Miyabi
"Where the hell did you go this time to think Yunoki? I swear ever since you admitted your feelings for Kaho-chan to me you been really different…emotional that is" Ryou teasing Yunoki
"I actually found myself on the roof top of Sieso Academy, believe it or not I actually played my flute, and the serene environment captivate me…."
Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell.
"Yup, that's it. Please do something about your feelings for her," said Ryou "this is too much for me, go get her and tell her how you feel. She is THE MISSING PIECE in your heart Yunoki"
Two days later at the Yunoki Mansion
"So, is it true that you turn down Ayano-san"
"Yes mother, I can not go trough it, I am in love with someone else"
"Onii-san!" Miyabi very excited "you mean to say you will go after Kaho-chan?"
"Hai"
"Turning down a position as clan leader is a big disgrace to your family. Your ties with your family will not be cut of course, but your inheritance money on the other hand will be less than what its worth"
"Oka-san! I promise to work very hard, I will not embarrassed you and the rest of the family…the sense of being independent and working hard is important to me and for me to choose for my future is something that I want for myself."
"You left your family for two years was something surreal but it helped you to have a better perspective in life, You're are a grown man Azuma. Now go get your girl and I wish luck"
"Arigato Oka-san" bowing to his mother
"Onii-san, I'm so happy for you please bring her back" Miyabi very happy
"Hai! Miyabi-chan, but I still have to tell her how I feel but regardless on what the outcome will be, I'm going to be a freeman."
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Beep-beep… beep-beep…
"Don't you dare check your phone? You promised me for distraction free dinner date"
"Alright, what if it's Kaho-chan?"
"My phone is on, so I don't think she well call you first. Anyways, I'm going to the ladies room make sure you behave and stop staring at other girls Ryoutaro. You are on a date with me" Nao smile
As he waits for her he could not help but check his phone "Hmmm, a message from Yunoki" as he read the message:
Ryou
Thank you so much for the company for this last few days; I finally know what I want for my life. I will leave Japan in a few days after I settle things with my grandmother…and yeah! Congratulations to you and Nao. I hope the ring you pick will be to her liking.
Yunoki
"Sir,your table is ready" waiter
An isolated room decked out with white roses and candles everywhere…an instrumental song "You are the light" by Kanon playing on the background….
"Ryoutaro what is this? I don't think we have the right room" as she turn to look at him Ryoutaro was already on his one knee
"Will you marry me? Kirameku mirai ni anata to futari de itai kara (I want to be with you, in the shining future) I love you and I don't want to end-up like Yunoki!" smile
"Did you really just include Yunoki's name in your proposal? And please don't tell me that he helped you to pull this off?" says Nao
"So, I'll take it that you're saying No, right?"
"Are you serious?" Nao looking down at Ryou "I accept, it will be an honor to be your wife" Ryou got up and give Nao a hot and heavy kiss, they both hugged each other oh so tightly… "By the way I forgot to give you the ring, I'm so sorry I was so nervous".
He reached for his pocket and pulled out a small black box, inside the box is a 2-carat round brilliant cut diamond ring placed on a Tacori platinum band. Nao's eyes were amazed. Ryou then put the ring on her left ring finger.
"Wow! This ring is mind-blowing, Tonight might just be your lucky night mister" she teases Ryou "Make sure to thank Yunoki for me will yeah?"
"Of course my love" answered Ryou
"I knew it! He helped you pick this ring!" Nao exclaimed "I'm not saying that your not capable of choosing but this ring is exceptional!" looking down at her ring admiring it so much. "You know, we haven't told Kaho-chan about us"
"Well, let's give her some time to settle in to her new place, Yunoki will be there soon."
"Finally, Kaho-chan deserves to be happy. I hope things will workout for the both of them." Says Nao "But tonight is my night, I'm one lucky girl to be with you Ryoutaro. I love you so much"
Ryou and Nao kisses the night away as a newly engaged couple…
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What will be Kahoko's life now that she is in United States, will she like school?
What will be Yunoki's next move?
~Currently listening to Lil Wayne's "How to love"~
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