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Chapter 10
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4 days before the wedding/Japan
"Ohayou gozaimasu Miss Hayashi! How was your flight last night?"
"Ohayou Yoshiro, it was good. I slept the whole way back." Kahoko replied
"Where to today?" ask Yoshiro
"To the bridal shop please. Nao will be waiting for me." She smiles at him
Inside her heart Kahoko is somewhat at peace, as she open the car window to let the fresh air blow on her face. "Oh mother in heaven, How I miss being here. " she said. Yoshiro notices her change of facial expression and said. "I'm happy to have back in Japan Miss Hayashi" and when she heard him say this it puts a smile on her face.
The moment Kahoko walk in the shop, she is greeted "Oh my god! How I miss you" Nao hugs Kahoko
"I miss you too. Your hair is long? And you're beautiful as always." Kahoko now also hugging her best friend
"Oh thank you! Come on try on your dress. I'm so excited to have you back home. How long has it been since we saw each other?" Nao ask
"Wow! Six months I think." Kahoko now in the dressing room trying on her dress "Nao? Don't you think my dress is a little revealing?" she walks out the dressing showing Nao her Maid of honor dress. "I don't know what you're talking about. I think its perfect." says Nao. Kahoko's dress is a black strapless dress features horizontal seams and bead embellished sweetheart neckline. Beads include round, oblong, abstract, smooth and faceted. Knit. Fitted show casing her front orbs and its Fully lined.
"Kaho-chan please don't forget the wedding party dinner tonight! I'm so excited to see everyone. And Hihara-senpai will be here on the day of the wedding."
"Really!" Kaho very excited "I'm so looking forward to seeing him. It's been years since last I saw him" she said while changing into her regular clothes
"I know right? Ryoutaro managed to send him an Invitation and to our surprised he responded the RSVP." Says Nao
Kahoko then hug Nao and said "I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see you walk down the aisle and say your vows in front of Ryoutaro"
"Aw! You're going to make me cry. It's not even my wedding yet," replied Nao both still hugging each other as they hear a familiar voice
"Sumi masen, I have a delivery for Miss Hayashi"
"Miyabi-chan?" both in unison
"Long time no see Kahoko-san" she smiles while she handed a bag to Kahoko "It's from Onii-san, he would like for you to wear this tonight. Well I must take my leave now. I will see you guys at the wedding." She waves at them
"Well well Kaho-chan. It looks like you will have a date tonight after all." Nao teasing her but Kahoko did not move from where she stands looking confuse, Nao then said "I know that it's not my business Kaho-chan but please be open minded and just let him in. Take a chance in life. Look at me? I'm taking a change with Ryou."
"I'm so sorry Nao. Don't worry about me. It's so selfish of me to act this way. You are getting married and let's focus on the brighter picture shall we?" replied Kahoko as they both walk out the shop.
After her fitting appointment with Nao, she decided to have lunch in a near by café. She notices a group of high school students. Watching them brought back memories. She smiles as she looks up the clear blue sky. She then asks Yoshiro to drive by her old neighborhood. She sees her old house. Nothing has change, the paint, the gate is the same, and it made her think of her mother. The memories are still unsullied inside her heart. Following her visit to her old neighborhood, Yoshiro took her home.
"Thank you for today Yoshiro. It's really nice to be home"
"I'm glad to have you back" he replied
As a request from Azuma, she opens the bag and pulls out a gold sleeveless chiffon cascading ruffle crossover strapless mini. " This man just doesn't know when to stop." She said. She then notices a small green box. She opens the box and inside is a silver bracelet with queen of the heart flower charm. And the note reads: Congratulations on finishing your first semester at Stanford. "What an Idiot." She smiles while she holds the bracelet close to her heart. She then came to an understanding that Azuma really knows how to make her day. She then thought, "I'm going to let my guard down, maybe just a little."
Yunoki Azuma's POV/Dinner at the restaurant
"Are you having second thoughts on getting married Ryoutaro?"
"Hell No! And what be miserable like you Yunoki? I would rather be married" both shake hands as they laugh out loud. Ryou then said "Nice to have my best man home, I thought you would never make it after you send me that text of what happened to you and Kaho-chan."
"Well it was definitely a long shot to take but I Know she will never let Nao down. And I obliged to be your best man, so here I am." Yunoki now drinking Champagne with Ryou and the rest of his guy friends "So where are the girls? How come it's just us guys here?" Yunoki added
"Nao and her Bridesmaids will be here soon. So, are you looking forward on seeing Kaho-chan tonight?" Ryou asks Yunoki
"I'm a bit nervous. I haven't talk to her at all. But I did manage to ask my sister for a favor to send Kahoko a gift. Now if she wears what I send her then all is forgiven." As he sips his champagne
"You devious son of a bitch, you really think she will just forgive you over a clothing?" Ryou laughing out loud at Yunoki "You have to work harder than that Yunoki" Ryou then Notices Nao and her bridesmaids "Finally, Ladies and my soon to be wife" he kisses Nao
"Ladies good evening and Nao you look lovely as always" says Yunoki
The girls were an aw when they saw Azuma's handsome face and his million dollar smile
"Yunoki! What are you smiling for? Didn't you get caught cheating?" snaps Nao
"Not you too. It was a misunderstanding." Yunoki explain
"Yeah right?" Nao trying to defend her best friend then Ryou cut in "Come on my sweet this is not your fight. Let him deal with it and maybe he will go to hell." Ryou still laughing at Yunoki
"Okay! I get it. Geez you two really know how to make a man feel like shit" says Yunoki
"We're kidding Yunoki!" says Ryou
"I know" Yunoki then show his million-dollar smile at them. He then scans the room and could not find Kahoko. His heartbeat starts to raise thinking that if she does not show up, it might be the end for the both of them. As he said to himself "What am I thinking? I have gotten this far; I'm not giving up on her. I need stop being paranoid."
"Yunoki come join us." Ryou waving at him
He starts to mingle with everyone. And this was something that Yunoki is good at. The girls are gawking at him and even the guys thinking what does he have that we don't have? But deep inside Yunoki's head questions when is she going to get here? 30 minutes passed the dinner schedule Kahoko finally shows.
"Hello everyone! Sorry for being late!" she bows to everyone. Yunoki's face then starts to light up even more.
"Kaho-chan I'm hoping your not going to be late at the day of the wedding." Worries Ryou
"Sumi masen, I got stuck on the phone with my dad and I was trying to figure out what to wear for tonight's occasion." Kaho all smiles
"Fine, I swear you always use that smile of yours to get away with things. Go ahead and find your partner dinner will be serve soon. And please be nice and you look good on that dress." Added Ryou
"Thank you. I promise to do my best." She then walks towards the bar for a drink. Azuma then excuse himself from the other guest and headed quickly towards her.
"Hey!" he whispers to her ears coming from behind. But Kahoko pretended that she did not hear him. Azuma then thought she is playing hard to get. As he thinks for his next move Kaho then said.
"Thanks for the dress." As she turns around looking at his face Yunoki's lips compresses against hers. There is no resisting as she melts on his arms hugging him caressing his long purple hair. Azuma then pause and said, "I miss you so much." Right then Kahoko also said "I miss you too." After expressing each other's sentiment, a sudden interruption from behind and said
"Ah! Guys? Can we continue this little reunion later?" says Ryou sporting a smirk on his face.
Both Yunoki and Kahoko then let go of each other. Kahoko grabbed her drink and proceeded to her table a little embarrass to what her best friend just witnessed, while Ryou instigate Yunoki "So, it looks like you two are okay now?" as he patted Yunoki on his shoulder. "It may seem that way but I still have work to do." Yunoki smiles
"Just make sure you two will not ruin my wedding," added Ryou as they walk towards dinning room.
Dinner was a success. Nao and Ryou handed their gifts to their wedding attendants as a token of appreciation for being part of their up coming nuptial. Speeches were given to the soon to be husband and wife from Yunoki and Kahoko. Everyone were starting to let loose towards the end of the night. Drinks were served as Nao and Ryou dances the night away.
While Kahoko sets at her table watching her best friends, Yunoki help himself on a chair next to her.
"Those two are so in love" she told Yunoki while she sips from her drink.
"I know-that dress looks amazing on you" Yunoki added while he looks at her and he then notice the bracelet she's wearing. "Do you still remember that night when I presented you the queen of the night flowers?"
"Yes what about it?" she said
"I never thought in a million years that you've given me a chance to play for you that night. You listened to my music but your heart was somewhere else. And that was the last time I saw you then I left for England. My heart aches every time I think about that night."
"Where are you going with this conversation Azuma?" Kahoko asks
"See, I went through so much with my feelings for you and there is no way I would just throw everything away over a girl you saw me with at the Tavern." Yunoki explains. He then tried to explain who she was but Kahoko stop him. "I know I'm at fault as well. I should have discussed things with you before it gotten out of hand but I did not. I'm sorry and understand what I had to go through when Len cheated on me," As she gives him a kind smile. "I'm sorry as well," added Azuma "So, do want to get out of here?" he ask while he hug her.
"Sure." They both got up and headed for the exit holding each others hands, not realizing that somebody were watching their every move.
"It looks like things might just work out." Says Nao "Ah! Your right about that" Ryou added as he kisses his soon to be wife.
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After a 15-minute drive Azuma pulls in to a Japanese Manor.
"Where are we?" asks Kahoko
"My place" Azuma replied
Yunoki open her door and invited her inside the house. He shows her around his manor.
"You know when you told me that you bought a decent house and by decent a 8 bedroom house?" she smiles at him
"I know-I need to make sure things are set for the future." says Yunoki looking at Kahoko in need of her warmth "Why don't you spend the night with me" as he caresses her face. He then locks his lips against her. For a while they both melted to each other's passion. "Azuma I think I love you" says Kahoko. Hearing this sets a fire inside Azuma's body "I love you more" He replied. Azuma swept Kahoko off her feet as they kiss their way to his bedroom. The night was serene with the smell of fresh flowers lingering inside his bedroom as they made love through the night.
The next morning Kahoko wake up to a sound of calm, she can hear the birds chirping as the sun shines to it's wondrous beauty. She rolls to her side and finds a red rose on the pillow next to her. She smiles knowing something amazing happened to her and Azuma last night. She then tried to look for her clothes but could not find them. She quickly wraps herself with the white sheet from the bed and headed outside the bedroom to look for Azuma. Then she found him in the kitchen drinking his coffee.
"Good morning Azuma! Where are my clothes?" she said
"Good morning my love. I send your clothes for dry cleaning. I'm sorry I should have gotten you a robe." As he kisses her forehead "would like some breakfast?"
"Sure" she sat across him still wrap in white linen. "Do you think my clothes will be done soon?"
"Why? Are in a hurry to get away from me?" he teases her
"Oh no it's just that it would be weird if I'm wrap with this linen all day" Kaho a little embarrass.
"It does not matter to me. I don't intend to keep your clothes on all day today." Says Azuma
"EH! Are you kidding me? We've done it twice last night and you still want more?"
"Well my love, to day is a whole new day" he winks at her and Kahoko now red as a tomato
After having their breakfast Kahoko wanted to freshen up. They both went back up to his bedroom.
"All right here is your toothbrush. The dental floss is in that drawer and the mouthwash as well. And the bath is ready as well. So if you need anything else call me." He smiles at her
"Well aren't you going to join me?" she said shyly
"If you ask for it then maybe I should oblige" taunting Kahoko "I think we might go for a third round." As he laughs, He then removes the wrap around Kahoko and gently kisses her neck then her lips.
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~Currently listening to Iyaz's "Pretty Girl"
To my readers,
Let me know if you want a sexy version of YunokiXKahoko bedroom scene.
And the next chapter will be posted Thursday night. I have finals Monday and Wednesday so I need my study time.
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