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A/N: I am officially back to school and sadly I won't be able to do regular updates. It will be a grueling four months of Bio classes for me =) but here are some fun facts that I incorporated with my personal life in this fic with one of the characters John. Although I'm a female and I do not work at Starbucks however I am a Nursing Major Student. I thought it would be nice to add some personal touches to my story and there are many of my personal life I actually added to this fic and I'll tell you more about it next chapter or maybe you can guess for me. Have fun reading the next chapter.

Chapter 14

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"What was I thinking impulsively texting him wanting a child. Things are being plan accordingly and here I am being selfish." Kahoko said to herself while she gathers all her shopping bags and let herself inside the house. She still could not help herself thinking about Emma (Len's daughter) her angelic face, her smile, her eyes and everything about her is precious.

Beep…beep…beep

"Why so sudden? Did something happen? I'm on my way to pick you up for dinner." Texts Azuma. Kahoko then sigh greatly as she knows she will have to do some explaining to him. She then shakes her head and said, "That is it I can't have a child now, what the hell am I thinking I'm still in college and I am not even married yet! Urg! I'm so stupid," While she quickly gets up and heads to her closet to look for something to wear for her dinner date with Azuma.

Later that night in the restaurant "So, why don't we discuss what you text me earlier today," says Azuma as he put the table napkin on his lap.

"Yeah! About that don't worry about it, I did not think that through before sending it to you." She smiles at him awkwardly but she knows there will no escaping from the question since he already has a suspicious look on his face while he looks at her.

"Right? So exactly what happened again?" Azuma still presses on the question discontent to Kahoko's answer as he stares at her.

"Fine, I saw Miss Hamai at the mall with Emma," she said it bluntly and quickly

"Emma? Who is Emma?" Azuma very confused as he tilts his head to his right shoulder.

"Emma is Len's daughter," Kahoko replied.

Azuma then lightly laughs at Kahoko. He knows that she was jealous seeing the kid and deep inside him finds it very amusing how his fiancée is still a little gullible to such situation. "Let me guess, you were thinking that she could have been your child right?" still showing a smirk on his face as he tried so hard not to offend Kahoko.

"Whatever Mr. know it all, say what you want to say, make fun of me all you want," she blushes responding to him feeling very embarrass on how easy Azuma can read her emotions. She then turn herself facing the window trying to ignore Azuma.

"It's okay, I think having a kid on our own would be wonderful but it will have to wait after the wedding. We can have as many as you like. Now, lets have a nice dinner." Says Azuma

Kahoko then shifted herself back to the table and place the napkin on her lap. She looks at him tying to scrutinize if he is still making fun of her. She then sees a normal aura from him. The food was delicious; the dessert was then serve with some Moscato white wine. Both enjoy each other as they sit closer to each in the corner of the dim candle lit restaurant, then waiter came with another bottle of Moscato "I'm sorry we did not order this bottle" Azuma said to the waiter.

"Sir this is from that table" the waiter then pointed to the direction of the table and said "Compliments of Len Tsukimori" he smiles at Kahoko and Azuma

"What? Len is here?" says Kahoko as she looks at Azuma very surprised thinking why does it have to be here?

Azuma then gets up from where he sits and walks towards Lens table while Kahoko waits for him. Unsettling feeling starts to build inside her while she stays compose. She can't be bother for this awkward situation she said.

Azuma then reaches Len's table "Tsukimori-kun, how are you?" he shakes Len's hand and Len now standing. "It certainly had been a long time Tsukimori-kun, and thank you for the bottle of Moscato, my fiancée and I appreciate it." Yunoki smiles at him

"How do you do Yunoki-sama? Yes it's been a while, I hope I did not disrupt anything by sending the Moscato." Says Len, as he looks the direction of Kahoko. Azuma sees him taking a peep at his fiancée and did not like it one bit. Azuma knows what he had to do. Then…

"Ahem, Hi! My name is Hana I'm Len's wife." She also stands up and shakes Azuma's hand. She smiles at him.

"I'm sorry where are my manners, this is my wife Yunoki-sama" Len then put his hand on her shoulder

Azuma then lightly kiss Hana's hand like a gentleman should. Hana is beautiful with perfect complexion, her smile is kind and Azuma can see a little resemblance of Kahoko in her. Azuma then invited both of them to dine in the same table. Len refused but Azuma insisted wanting Hana to meet Kahoko. Azuma knows that he will have to hear it from Kahoko later.

The waiter then made some arrangements for table for four. Both party seated with their significant partners. Kahoko now extremely awkward with the situation wanting to kill Azuma for inviting Len and his wife, these were the people she loathes the most but it can't be help anymore. Azuma then introduces Kahoko to Hana.

"This is my fiancée, Kahoko Hayashi" Azuma says to Hana

"Nice to meet you Miss Hayashi." Hana shakes her hand while Kahoko smiles at her and said "Like wise Hana."

Azuma smiles and finally broke the awkward situation "I would like to make a toast" he then reaches for his flute and said "To our new beginning, happiness and a fruitful life, cheers" everyone then took a long swig on their wine glasses. Laughter's were exchange as they talk about the past. Azuma leads all the conversations to make sure things will not get out of hand, A few hours' later Azuma sees and anxious Kahoko.

Azuma then whispers to her ears "Are you okay?" as he kisses her on her cheek

"I think it's getting late we still have to catch our flight tomorrow." She responds to him

"It will be okay that way we can sleep the whole way to San Francisco." Azuma said

Then…

"How are you two doing?" asks Len

"Were doing well," says Kahoko as she drinks more wine

"Yes! Were doing well," Azuma also counters while he holds Kahoko's hand and smiles at her.

"Aw! You guys are so cute. So when is the big day?" asks Hana

"Next year spring season" says Kahoko

"I'm happy for you guys" a tongue-tied statement from Len and Azuma can see his gloomy expressions.

"I really want to thank you Len, I never thought I would ever get the girl, Kahoko means the world to me and when the opportunity presents it self I knew right then I will win her heart over. It took a lot of work but I'm happy to say that I am at my happiest in my life knowing that the woman I love is at my side." Azuma put his arms around Kahoko's shoulders while Kahoko pats his leg looking at him full of love.

Hana and Kahoko then look at each other, as they both know how their stories went down more than two years ago. Hana's expression is apologetic and Kahoko can see this as a woman's intuition. But Kahoko also knows deep inside her what Hana had taken from her. But that was a long time ago and deep down somewhere in her heart is something that Hana can't take away from her is her memories she shared with Len. Relieved that she now know that Len was her yesterday and that Azuma is her future.

"I'm happy as well, after what I had to go through I never thought I'll find someone that will help me pick up the missing pieces I lost along the way. And thanks to Azuma for showing me what love is again." Kahoko now very lovey dovey to Azuma and Lens facial expression could not believed what is being presented in front him. Len knows that the Kahoko he knows is reserved.

"I'm glad that you two are happy, I wish you both the best in life." Says Hana as she leans her head on Lens shoulder trying to get some comfort from him as she feels a little jealous and wanting Len to show his affections in public and open up to her whole heartedly. But she knows deep inside Len is not fully move on from Kahoko. Of course she knows this first hand as Len still plays the Ave Maria. But what she has a hold on him is their daughter Emma and that is something she is satisfied and enough for her to hope that Len will soon change and move on.

"Hayashi-san, I'm really am s-o-rr-," Hana now trying to apologize to Kahoko but She was quickly stopped by Kahoko.

"You know it really is okay Hana! Things like this happen all the time it's just how strongly you have a hold on your relationship and how mature you approach things in a situation that could have been prevented but things happen for a reason and regrets! What about it?" she laughs and looks at Azuma "I actually don't, I'm thankful coz I know what my future holds with Azuma by my side. If you must know it's been long forgotten. Move forward, you have a beautiful daughter and Len please let Hana in." Kahoko meets Lens eyes. For the first time in a long time Len and Kahoko look at each other with an honest and kind aura. It was just like when they dated in high school but both know that they could only reminisce what was like back then, the happy times at least.

"Well, This was fun, but guys if you excuse us, Kahoko and I have a flight to catch in a few hours," says Azuma as he gets up and help his lady with her jacket. "This has been the most amazing and interesting night. Until then, we shall meet again." Azuma then shakes Lens hand and kisses Hana's left hand.

"Have a great night you two," Also added Kahoko, she then moves towards Hana and gives her a nice hug. She lets go and said "Give Emma a kiss for me will yeah?" she smiles and then she looks at Len and smiles at him. She knows that he will be okay after this night she then said "Come here in and give me a hug for all time sakes," they then hug each other as she said to him "Be good to your wife." She lets go of him and looks at his face. She then beams at him.

Azuma and Kahoko then made their way out of the restaurant as he opens the door for her to let her in the car. Azuma then follow her. Azuma is all smiles while they ride.

"What's with the smile Azuma-san?" she asks him

"It's pretty amazing how you handle the situation earlier, I really thought Len was going to have another slapping session from you?" he then burst into laughter's as he remembered what Ryoutaro had told him what happened in Italy when Kaho and Len met after the incident.

"You know the next time you pull something like this at least ask for my opinion. If I'm going to be your wife Yunoki-san my view in things are very important and that's what married people do they consult each other. I'm going to say this again, please don't disregard my opinions." She said to him. Azuma knows that she is not joking around when he heard her say his surname and he knows she is serious.

"I'm sorry, it wont happen again." He replied to her. He then moves his hips closer to her and starts to caress her hair. She then leans her head on his shoulder as she takes a deep sigh. Azuma then said, "I am looking forward to our future together. A baby would be great." Kahoko then lift her head and meets Azuma's eyes. She gently kisses him. Azuma feels a little surprise but he let her in anyways. They both melted to their kiss that's full of love and passion. Soon after they reach Azuma's house.

"Would you like to come in?" asks Azuma

"No thank you, Yoshiro and I will pick you up in the morning." she replied to him as much as she wants to come up and be with him. "Goodnight my love," Azuma now hugging her

Azuma gets out of the car and bid her goodnight…Yoshiro then drives the car out of the Yunoki's manor. Yoshiro sees Kahoko tired face.

"It must be one fun night Kahoko-san," says Yoshiro

"Hai! And thanks for driving us tonight," she smiles at him

A few hours later the sun has risen. Beep…beep…beep…beep A sleepy Kahoko finally gets up and reaches for her Iphone and sees Azuma's text "Get up sleepy head, get ready and lets go." She then yawns as she rubs her eyes. She is still tired and dreading to get out of bed but she knows that she can't miss her flight back to San Francisco. Finally she gets ready. Soon after her dad is at her bedroom as she gets all her luggages out the door.

"It looks like you're off to school again. Since when did you grow up so fast?" her dad asks her lightheartedly

"Come on father I'm not a first grader," counters Kahoko.

"Alright," as he raises both hands showing his surrender to his daughter, he then said "are you sure about not having Shima with you? Are you sure you can handle it your self?" he asks her worried that she might not be okay not having any help.

"Dad, I'm going to be married soon and I want to at least experience not having any help around me and see if I can handle Azuma myself." She said while she closes the door behind her.

"If there is anything I'm only a phone call away." He kisses Kahoko and bid her daughter goodbye "good luck at school and bring daddy good grades." Dad still teasing her

"Yes, anything for you father" she said to him, she then gives her old man a big hug. "Come see us soon" she waves at him then she gets in the car. After a while they reach Azuma's house. Yoshiro then help him with his bags. Azuma gets in the car and sees a tired Kahoko.

"Wow! You looked like you had one hell of a night," As he helps himself in and sits next to her.

"Yes, no need to rub it in," says Kahoko while she put on her sunglasses

"Okay then," he signals Yoshiro that they are ready to go to the airport.

The drive was a little quite as Kahoko tries to take a nap but a busy Azuma keeps on nagging her. "So, living from across each other again eh?" Azuma trying to keep Kahoko up and hearing this question from him got her attention.

"Yeah! About that we should have some ground rules. I think on exams week dates should be prohibited and we should have visitation hours. And at least hanging with friends should only be done after classes and the most important part is communication." Says Kahoko

"That sounds good to me and never forget to kiss each other everyday. And your ring like I said before I expect you to wear it." Added Azuma

"What? You know were going to be in the city and I really don't want to get rob."

"Well, all you have to do is turn the ring around, you can conceal it that way" Azuma suggested.

"Your right and for my class schedule you have it already and rides to school can be work around yours but on the day that you're not around my dad had arrange a taxi for me." She said to him as she positions herself leaning towards the car window.

Soon after they reach the airport, luggage's unloaded and ready for check-in. shortly after check-in they made their way to the main gate as they wait for boarding. Azuma then invited Kahoko for breakfast. Both shared a lovely meal then a call from the PA came and said "Flight JP104 for San Francisco now boarding at gate 85 for first class passenger." They look at each other and said, "that's us" in unison.

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~Currently listening to New boyz "Better with the lights off"~

As a request from Sinka-Len is in this chapter, I guess it's good to see him here but I was dreading while writing about him lol! But here I am, I made it. BTW naming Len's baby Emma is super pretty. I would want to name my future daughter Emma. Lmao and Sinka thanks for the review.

Kym- yeah! It's been a while. I was on vacation for a week then I came back and fall semester started. Bio classes are killing me I just had a dissection on human heart and a quiz almost every time. Nevertheless I'm glad I have this story as my escape from my busy schedule and having someone like you follow my story is cool. Thanks for the review!

celtyin- Ah! Azuma really wants to have a kid but he knows this would have to wait. But their wedding is soon and who knows she might get pregnant soon? I'm just guessing I really don't know but I do know that wedding is definitely happening and some. I guess you have to wait =) thanks for the review and yes! Your opinion on this chapter is greatly appreciated.

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