Chapter 4:

Rais POV:

I just met Kim's grandma and she agreed to help me impress Mr. Tohomiko. Hopefully her plan works. The idea was to dress me up nicely and show up at the ball. Be all polite and gentlemen-like. It was all just to prove a point that I'm the right/perfect guy for his daughter. Mrs. Tohomiko took me tux shopping earlier and let me tell you this lady is a shopaholic just like Kimiko. Geez must run in the family.

"Raimundo come here?" I get up from the couch and walk into the Kitchen.

"Yes, Mrs. Tohomiko?"

"The party is at seven which means you have to get ready now so you can meet Kimiko before it starts."

"Alright. I'm going." I slowly get up and make my way into my bedroom to get ready. I put on everything but can't figure out how to put the tie on. What kind of guy can't put a tie on?

"Mrs. Tohomiko can you help me?" I ask as I try to tie the tie once again.

"Silly Raimundo. It's not that hard." While saying so she grabbed the end of the tie and does it.

"There you look so handsome. No wonder my daughter likes you." I blush.

"I'm really nervous."

"Don't be, everything will be fine. Just remember what we rehearsed." I nodded not completely sure of myself. I walk out of the townhouse and head for Tohomiko household. Mrs. Tohomiko told me exactly how to get there. I ring the doorbell and no other than the man himself answers.

"You clean up nicely."

"T-T-Thanks."

"Come in and take a seat." I walk in and my mouth hangs open. This house is even bigger on the inside. It was decorated, my guess than was that the ball would be held here. I sat down on the couch and he sat on the couch across from me. It was silent.

"So…" I say trying to break the awkwardness.

"Raimundo, I'm sorry about my behavior earlier." I was kinda shocked. He was actually apologizing.

"Um…its ok sir. I overreacted myself."

"No Raimundo, its understandable reaction for my behavior."

"So are we cool then?" I was afraid of his answer. He sighs. Not a good sign.

"Raimundo understand this, my daughter means the world to me and I want only the best for her. Unfortunately you are not the best thing out there for her. I have met with many possible suitors for her. Although they could support her financially, they could never make her truly happy. The way you defended your love today opened up my eyes and I realized that you would honestly be the best choice for my Kimi-chan."

I couldn't believe he was saying this. Would he let me date Kimiko then? Or was he just teasing me? I really hope it was the first one.

"So does that mean I can date your daughter?"

"Yes, Raimundo you have my blessing to date her but only date her." I became very excited about this. What did he mean by only dating her?

"Wait what?"

"You may date but nothing else. I do not want her marrying you. This relationship is only until she realizes that you are nothing but a piece of garbage." I was utterly shocked. He was hoping I'd screw things up with her. I thought he was finally on my side. Well now I'm going to prove him wrong, Kimiko and I will one day get married. She loves me and I love her. Nothing will ever get in our way of true happiness. What a sap I'm turning into?

"That isn't fair, sir. I love your daughter and she loves me."

"Raimundo I am giving you a chance."

"I guess that's all I can ask for." As I said that Kimiko began walking down the stairs. She looked beautiful. Her dress was a simply black dress that showed off her amazing curves and legs. She wore her hair natural and hardly any make-up.

"Hi Rai. Hello Pa-pa. What's going on here?"

"Oh nothing Kimi-chan, I was telling Raimundo here the same thing that I told you." Oh so then she knows then. The whole truth about the monster her father is.

"Oh how wonderful." What? She then she started hugging my arm.

"Can you believe this Rai? Papa is going to let us be together forever." Now it made sense he only told her half of what he told me. No wonder she was happy. I had to pick my bottom jaw from the floor and get involved in this conversation.

"Yeah girl that's great news." I said while hugging her. Mr. Tohomiko turned around and stocked out of the room leaving us alone.

"I'm so happy Rai."

"Me too, girl." I had to put on a fake smile until I could figure out what angle he was playing at. Why all this secrecy? Maybe he was counting on me screwing up? but I couldn't tell kim just yet.

"The party is going to start soon."

"Alright. I think I'm ready to get my freak on."

"Raimundo nobody says that anymore. Geesh..don't embarrass me." Then she kisses me on the cheek.

"I wouldn't dream of it." I stoop down lightly and steal a kiss from her juice lips.

Later in the evening. Way after the party had started

No ones pov:

Kimiko had disappeared leaving Raimundo alone by the fountain. He had a fun time with his girl. He met her friends and they all approved of him. He had been nothing but a true gentlemen the whole night. He then felt dainty hands cover his eyes, he turned thinking it was Kim. When he turned around, boy was he wrong. She was obviously Japanese but had bright brown eyes and dyed blonde hair. She smiled at him.

"Hello handsome."

"Umm…hi."

"What to have some fun?"

"Sorry but I'm here with someone else." She then grabbed my arm. I tried to pull away.

"Don't be a spoiled sport." She then grabbed my other arm. She just wouldn't let go.

"I have a girlfriend." That didn't stop her. She then grabbed the collar of my shirt and roughly pressed her lips to mine. My eyes went wide. I was too shocked to move away.

"Raimundo?"