Took awhile but I finally finished this chapter :D, Yes ZonaRose I AM EVIL! :D
U: ...*stares at Natsuki*
Shizuru: Natsuki, you'll be alright!
Natsuki: ...it hurts...*clutches stomach even tighter*
Shizuru: Natsuki...
Natsuki: ...*just stares off while clutching onto her stomach*
Shizuru: NATSUKI!
Natsuki: ...*farts rather loudly* ...*blushes a dark red*
Shizuru: ...
U: ...I TOLD YOU NOT TO EAT THOSE TACO TRUCK BURRITOS!¡!¡!
Uh-huh... :D
Thank you so much for the reviews, it food for me :) I noticed from the first chapter to this chapter (and in my other stories) the first chapter is so short and then the chatpers get larger. I think thats a good thing...maybe o.O
Enough blabbing, enjoy :D
Danzai13
Family
I paced back and forth as I tried to calm myself down. I was in the hospital lobby taking deep quiet breathes as the minute hand of the clock continued to click. So much time had passed.
Flashback
"It's not that serious as you think Mrs. Kuga." The doctor said.
"My wife is having surgery, how can you say its not that serious?" I asked.
"Your wife had appendicitis."
"Something happened to her appendix?"
"What happened was that there was an inflammation of the vermiform appendix which was caused by a bacteria. This caused her appendix to swell up and fill with pus. Luckily her appendix didn't burst open so the bacteria is still in one area. What we're doing is removing her appendix so it won't break and spread the infection to her surrounding body organs."
"Will she be okay after the surgery?" I asked.
"Yes she'll be fine. If she's lucky she'll be out of here by tomorrow. If not she'll be released the following day."
"When can I see her?"
"Not at this moment. I'll come back and let you know when things are not so chaotic. So please be patient."
I sat in the free chair as the doctor walked away. I quickly grabbed my cellphone and dialed my home phone. I waited impatiently as the phone began to ring.
"Hello?" I heard my mother answer the phone.
"Mother I need you to come over here with Shizuka and father."
"Why? What happened?"
"Natsuki's in the hospital. She-"
"No need to explain. We'll be there in an hour." My mother hung up the phone.
I closed my phone and stared up at the clock.
The agony of waiting...
"Shizuru."
I looked up and saw my parents and daughter. I felt the heavy weight that was on my shoulder's become a little lighter. Shizuka opened her arms towards me.
"Mommy!"
I smiled as I grabbed Shizuka and held her close to me.
"What happened?" My father asked.
"They said she has, or rather had appendicitis."
"Ew, I remember when that happened to me." My father sighed.
"That happened to you?"
"When I was a boy, hurt like hell. But the doctor's removed my appendix and everything was fine. Don't worry, Natsuki will be okay." My father put a reasurring hand on my shoulder.
"Do we have someplace to stay at?" My mother asked.
"We already checked out of the hotel-"
"Perfect, I know someone who owes me a favor so I'll find a place we can stay at for little money." My mother responded.
"Okini." I ran my fingers through Shizuka's hair.
"When should we be able to see Natsuki?" My father asked.
"The doctor said she would come back and tell me when."
"Is it that woman?" My mother pointed.
I turned my head and saw that the doctor was coming back. I turned to her with Shizuka in my arms.
"Your daughter?" She asked.
"She is."
"She's beautiful." The doctor smiled.
"Thank you."
"Anyway your wife is ready for visitors. She's still exhausted from the surgery so no long visits okay."
"Okay."
"She's in room 307."
I slightly bowed in thanks and my parents followed close behind me. As we rode the elevator up, I remembered something important and turned to my mother.
"Could you hold Shizuka for a moment."
"Mine." Shin swept in and took her.
"Shin, you've had her all day yesterday. It's my turn, ikezu." My mother complained.
As my parents fought over Shizuka I brought out my cellphone and called a certain number. After I explained Natsuki's situation, I ended the conversation and sighed to myself. My mother stole Shizuka from my father's arms and tapped my shoulder.
"Who was that?"
"It was Kuga Saeko , my mother-in-law."
My parents were silent as the elevator door opened.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Well...has Natsuki-" My mother began.
"Natsuki has forgiven her."
My parents sighed but looked slightly happy. We reached the room 307 and entered it. We saw Natsuki sleeping peacefully on the medical bed. I walked to the side of her bed and gently grabbed her hand. She stirred a little in her sleep.
"Natsuki..." I whispered.
She opened her eyes and looked up at me. She blinked a few times at me.
"Did I die?"
I chuckled and placed a small kiss on her cheek.
"Far from it."
"Mama."
Natsuki turned her head and saw Shizuka in my father's arms. She smiled and waved at Shizuka.
"Speedy your here. Come to mama." Natsuki smiled.
My father walked over and gently placed Shizuka in Natsuki's arms. Natsuki placed a small kiss on Shizuka's head and held her close.
"I love you Shizuka."
Shizuka smiled up at her.
"Okini."
The smile on Natsuki's face dropped when she heard that familiar accent escape our Shizuka's lips. She looked up at my parent's and saw a mischievous smile on each face.
"What else did you teach her?"
"Nothing. Although you should let her stay with us in Kyoto so she can become a proper Kyoto girl." My mother smiled.
"I think not." Natsuki held Shizuka close to her.
"Ara." Shizuka said.
"Ara, so cute." I smiled at the Kyoto accent my daughter had picked up.
"Not another Kyoto girl." Natsuki sighed.
"What's wrong with Kyoto girls?" I asked.
"One is fine, anymore and I might go nuts."
I laughed as well as my mother.
"How long do I have to stay here?" Natsuki asked.
"You can get out of here possibly by tomorrow or the following day."
"Awesome! I'll be checking out tomorrow, right Speedy?" Natsuki asked Shizuka.
"Ara." Shizuka smiled.
"I'll take that as a yes." Natsuki smiled.
"I'm going to go get us a place to sleep." My mother exited the room, grabbing my father along with her.
We were alone with Shizuka. I felt a hand cup my cheek and I looked at Natsuki. She smiled apologetically at me. I leaned into her hand and placed my hand on hers.
"Hey I'm okay now. I'm sorry I scared you."
"Baka..." I let some tears flow down my cheek.
"Baka." Shizuka repeated.
"Oi! Your not allowed to say that." Natsuki said.
"She's just like a parrot." I chuckled as I wiped the tears away.
"Everything except for I love-" Natsuki began.
"Mama?" Shizuka looked up at Natsuki.
"Eh?" Natsuki looked down at Shizuka.
"I love you." Shizuka smiled.
Natsuki froze for a moment before she smiled and wrapped her arms around Shizuka.
"I love you too Shizuka."
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"What the hell is this?" Natsuki pointed to her duplicate.
"I heard you were in the hospital so I came to check up on you." Saeko responded.
"Wait a minute, who-"
She paused and looked at me, I turned away with a smile on my face.
"Now I wonder..." I grinned.
"Figures." Natsuki sighed.
"So you had appendicitis? I'm glad your okay." Saeko smiled.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm just waiting to get out of here." Natsuki responded.
"The doctor is just going check up on you to see if you can leave today." I said.
Natsuki sighed and laid back in her pillow. Honestly she should be able to leave today but you never know. Thinking about Shizuka I gasped and looked back at Natsuki.
"Are you pregnant?"
"Wha- oh no am I?" Natsuki began to panic.
"If you are, then the surgery wouldn't have any effect on the baby." Saeko responded.
"Are you sure?" Natsuki asked.
"Yes, besides you shouldn't even be a month pregnant if you have that slim stomach." Saeko pointed out.
"I guess." Natsuki sighed.
The door to Natsuki's room opened and the doctor came into the room.
"Well time to go home," The doctor smiled, "Just take it easy for a few days. Meaning no hard workouts or sex."
"How long?" I think my heart skipped a beat.
"I'd say about three days, a week max."
I groaned but I head a chuckle from behind me. I turned my head and saw Natsuki trying to cover up her smile. I just smiled back and tried to calm myself.
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"Finally we're back home." I sighed as I dropped our bags on our bedroom floor.
"Shizuka come back here." Shizuru took off to capture our little run away.
I chuckled to myself as I unpacked our belongings. That little Speedy has so much energy. As I finished unpacking I heard footsteps coming to my bedroom. I turned and saw Shizuru with Shizuka in her arms.
"I'm going to take a bath with Shizuka. Take a nap while that happens."
"I can't join you two?"
"I'd love for you too, but that's too tempting for me." Shizuru smiled.
Oh, I almost forgot I'm not allowed to have sex for three whole days or a week. I smiled to myself, I might have fun if I torture her for a whole week. As much as she teases me, I think this would be a nice change of roles.
"Okay, I'll wait for you but please don't be too long," I faked a blush, "I might get lonely."
"Ara, are you planning something?" Shizuru asked.
"Maybe." I grinned.
"Well I assure you it won't work." She stated.
"You sure?" I began to slowly lift up my shirt.
A small blush came to her face as I was sitting on the bed shirtless slowly pulling my pants down. I heard a gulp but she just smiled at me.
"It won't work." She quickly walked out of our room.
I chuckled as I put my shirt back on and brought my pants back up. This next week is gonna be fun.
XXXX
Damn, this is going to be difficult. I can't just pounce on her and give it to her. There is no way in hell I can survive a week! Three days? Maybe, at least one of the options ends quicker. Three days...three whole stupid long days...I'm not sure I can handle it. To make matters worse she's going to be dangling herself to me. This sucks... ikezu Natsuki.
"Mommy?" Shizuka interrupted my thoughts.
"Huh?" I looked at my daughter.
She gave me a confused look I loved so much. I chuckled and continued to wash her hair.
"We have to get you clean Shizuka." I put more soap in my hands.
She kind of pouted as I began to wash her back. So cute.
"Shizuka, do you love mommy?" I asked her.
"I love you." She smiled at me.
"I love you too." I kissed a clean spot on her head.
Once we were both clean and in our night clothes, I carried her to her room and was about to tuck her into bed when I remembered something. I went to her cabinet and brought out something I had bought for Natsuki. Shizuka gave me a confused look as I held it up for her to see.
"Let's surprise mama, ne?"
She giggled and clapped her hands. I put the secret weapon on her and smiled. I'll have to take a picture of her later. I put her on her feet and grabbed her hand. She walked alongside me as we walked to the living room. I smiled as I saw Natsuki sleeping on the sofa. I knelt down to Shizuka and pointed at Natsuki.
"Go see mama."
She giggled and walked to her mama. She was so cute in that secret weapon. I wished I had a camera for this. Shizuka walked to Natsuki and placed a small kiss on her nose. Natsuki stirred in her sleep and opened one eye.
"Shizuka?"
"Mama!"
Natsuki opened both eyes and looked at Shizuka. She laughed as she picked up and held Shizuka close to her.
"My little sock monkey is so cute." Natsuki played with the ears on the sock monkey costume.
Shizuka smiled as Nasuki inspected her sock monkey costume. Natsuki slightly pulled her tail causing Shizuka to move more. Natsuki smiled and hugged our daughter.
"So cute." She placed a small kiss on Shizuka's forehead.
I smiled as I walked over to my family and sat besides them. Shizuka smiled at me and her mother. Natsuki rested her head on my shoulder and placed Shizuka between us.
"Thanks for the sock monkey. I love her, I'll call her Shizuka."
"Your welcome, though I might steal her now and then." I pulled Shizuka's tail.
Natsuki just smiled and played with Shizuka's monkey ears.
"Mama?"
"Yes?"
Shizuka stayed silent and stared up at Natsuki for a long time. Natsuki just smiled and picked up Shizuka as she stood up.
"Time for bed you."
I smiled as Natsuki walked away with Shizuka in her arms. I stood up from the sofa and walked to my room where I got into the bed. After a few moments I heard footsteps come into the room and raised my head from my pillow. Natsuki began to slip out of her clothes.
"Did she fall asleep?" I asked watching her slowly take off her shirt.
"Yeah she fell asleep the moment I took off her sock monkey costume. I'm going to take pictures of her in that costume later."
"That would be cute." She slipped off her jeans.
"Yeah..." I watched her undress.
"Shizuru I've been thinking." Natsuki said in only her underwear, this is going to be hard.
"Uh...what?" I was distracted for a moment.
"You think you can last three days without sex?" She leaned back on the drawer.
"Of course."
"You sure? Want to have a bet then?" Natsuki gave me a mischievous grin.
I shouldn't fall for this. I can't fall for this. I'm not going to fall. I won't fall for this.
"What's at stake?"
Crap, I fell for it.
"I'm suppose to rest, but I think I want to rest for a week instead of three days," Natsuki climbed onto the bed, "So you know what that means right?"
"No sex for a week." I tried to resist the temptation to pounce on her.
"Exactly, that means no touching me to lead me on, no kissing me anywhere asides the lips and no making out. Here's the bet, if you can't resist not pouncing on me then I get to have something." She crawled closer to me.
"And what would that be?"
"I...want..." She purposely crawled and talked slowly to me.
"Yes?" She was a few inches away from my face.
"I want mayonnaise permanently back in this house."
I raised an eyebrow at her and if I was tempted by her right now, I would have glared at her.
"Fine, though there's something I want if I win our bet."
"Okay, what's that?"
"I want to fulfill out this fantasy of mine."
"Deal." She smiled.
That smile on her face scares me. She also quickly responded to my offer. I stared at her in confusion as she sat up and continued to smile at me.
"Well time for bed."
My eyes widen when she began to take off her bra and underwear. Completely naked she slipped under the covers besides me. I turned over on my side to control myself. I heard her chuckle a bit.
"N-Natsuki..." I felt blood rush to my face.
"Good night baby." She kissed my neck.
I held back the moan in my throat when she wrapped her arms around my waist and pressed her breast to my back. To make things worse she wrapped her legs around mine and kissed my neck.
"Do you mind if I hug you tonight?" She had a evil look on her smile.
"I-I-I don't mind." I wanted to hug her back but then I might loose all self control.
"Is this going to be a normal thing? Sleeping naked?" I wouldn't mind except that I can't do anything to her.
"Well I think I want to try sleeping in the nude. At least for a week," She placed a small kiss on my neck, "Good night."
As she began to sleep I could feel her breath on my neck, her leg relaxing between mine and her breast moving on my back.
...Damn it, I don't know if I can last a week.
XXXX
"Have a good day at work, see you later babe." I waved good bye to Shizuru.
"I'll try, rest up." Shizuru put on a fake smile for me.
"Still upset from last night?" I smiled as a leaned in close to her face.
"Maybe, let me say goodbye to our daughter." Shizuru dodged the kiss and grabbed Shizuka from my arms.
I smiled as Shizuka stirred a little in her sleep. When she looked at Shizuru she smiled and laid her head on Shizuru's chest. Shizuru placed a quick kiss on her head and handed her back to me. As Shizuru began to walk away, I picked up Shizuka's arm and waved it.
"Say bye to mommy."
"Bye bye mommy." Shizuka smiled and began to wave on her own to Shizuru.
Shizuru smiled and waved back at Shizuka before taking off. I held Shizuka close to me as I watched Shizuru disappear. Once I couldn't see her, I kissed Shizuka and turned to go back into the house.
"Now let's go find ways to torture your mommy."
"Ikezu." Shizuka smiled.
"Huh, okay I'll take it." I smiled and kissed Shizuka again.
XXXX
"Mrs. Kuga, do you have the numbers ready?"
"I do, here you go."
"Thanks."
Peace...never thought I would find it at work. Now for some reason paperwork seems to turn my off, and I'm enjoying it.
"Shizuru?"
I turn around and smile at my co-worker named Kagura.
"Yes?"
"The boss wants a meeting in 30 minutes with our wing, just letting you know ahead of time."
"Thank you, would-" My phone began to ring, "Could you take care of this?" I handed her a file.
"No problem."
"Thank you," I picked up the phone, "Hello?"
"Hey babe! Having a good day at work?"
"Natsuki? Why are you calling me at work?"
"What? I can't call my beautiful wife to see how her day is going?"
I'm sure she's up to something, but it is nice to hear her voice at work. I smiled and lean back in my chair a little.
"My day's been okay. I have a meeting in about 30 minutes."
"That's good, that's good. Hey Shizuka is actually trying to make conversation with me."
"Really? Oh that's so wonderful." I smiled.
"Yeah, such a good girl. Hey what do you want for dinner?"
"Please don't cook, remember what happened last time?"
"Um...no."
"Well I do."
"Relax I was thinking about getting something before you came home."
"Hmm...well I'm not hungry right now. So whatever is fine."
"Okay, you know Shizuka's trying to help me clean the house."
"Cute."
"Guess what I'm doing now?"
"Talking to me on the phone?"
"I'm cleaning the bed that we can't make love-"
I hung up before she could finish her sentence. I sighed and tried to calm my body down.
XXXX
I laughed as I heard Shizuru quickly hang up the phone. I put the phone back on the table and turned my attention to Shizuka who was playing on her blanket with her sock monkey. I sat down next to her and began to play with her.
"I think your mommy's made at me."
Shizuka gave me a confused look as I smiled at her.
XXXX
"What's this meeting about Kagura?" I asked.
"I don't know, apparently he just wants to hear his own voice."
I smiled but didn't make a comment as our boss began to speak. Kagura was right, it was boring and rather pointless but I don't make the rules here. Though he was a nice man and all. Kagura tapped my shoulder and I turned to her.
"So how's the family?"
"Their wonderful."
"I hope Natsuki-um sorry. Mrs. Kuga is doing okay."
"Ara, you can just call her Natsuki. I don't mind." Kind of did, but I don't want to come off rude. Not yet.
"And to conclude the meeting, we'll break for lunch. Have a good day."
As everyone turned to leave, I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around. It was the boss, I slightly bowed and smiled.
"Mrs. Kuga, just the woman I wanted to see."
"Yes sir?"
"I you could follow me please?"
I followed him as we walked around the building. I just assumed we were walking to his office when he stopped at a large window.
"Mrs. Kuga..."
XXXX
I heard the front door unlock an open. Shizuka giggled and began to walk to the front door. I chuckled as I follow her, she's just like a little puppy. I heard Shizuru chuckle as she picked up Shizuka and hugged her.
"Welcome back." I hugged my Kyoto girls.
"It's good to be back."
Shizuru put Shizuka down as she kissed my lips. I noticed something about her, she seemed different than when she went to work.
"What's with big smile?" I asked.
Shizuru just continued to smile as she wrapped her arms around me. I smiled and wrapped my arms around her as well. She still had a smile on her face as she looked at me.
"I got a promotion."
"Really?" I could hardly believe what she had just said.
"I did."
"Shizuru! Babe that's awesome!" I hugged her tightly, "Congratulations."
"Okini."
"Okini!" Shizuka repeated.
Shizuru smiled at Shizuka as she wrapped her arms around Shizuru's leg.
"This defiantly calls for celebrating. I'll go get some sake." I grabbed the house keys.
"You sure?" Shizuru asked.
"Yeah, I'm gonna go get the food too. Be right back."
XXXX
Shizuka was asleep in my arms as I rocked her slowly. As quietly and slowly as I could, I walked over to her room and gently placed her in her bed. I stayed for a few moments as I watched her sleep. So beautiful. I lightly touched her medium length soft hair. We noticed that her hair is kind of like mine, straight unlike Shizuru's slightly wavy hair. I smiled as she continued to sleep. Bending over I moved some hair from her forehead and placed a gently soft kiss there.
"I love you." I whispered in her ear.
I reluctantly walked away and left Shizuka's room. I walked over to my room and saw Shizuru getting ready for bed. I walk over and wrapped my arms around her waist.
"I'm so proud of you."
"I couldn't have done it without you." Shizuru placed her hands on mine.
"Please I didn't do anything. It was all you."
"You might think that," Shizuru turned around and wrapped her arms around my neck, "But you do play a big role in my life."
"As do you."
She smiled and held me close to her. An idea pops into my head as I let reluctantly let go of her.
"I was thinking maybe this Sunday we could take Shizuka to the park. Maybe have a picnic too."
"That does sound nice."
"Also…you know...maybe...maybe I'll ask my mom to come with us."
She looked at me with a surprised look on her face. I was serious about this, Shizuka should get to know her other grandmother. Might as well invite her over. Shizuru smiles at me as I begin to change into my night clothes.
"I bet she'll be overjoyed."
I smile and laid back on our bed. Shizuru got on the bed and smiled as she hovered over me. I wrapped my arms around her as she leans her head closer in.
"Good night." She said but her eyes were pleading for something more.
I sigh and slightly tighten my wrap around her. I kiss her cheek and in reaction she kind of jumps back.
"I'll give you one free pass on this bet. Think of it as a gift for getting that promotion."
"Really?" She as a cute surprised look on her face.
"Sure, just not too rough okay?" I kissed her nose.
"This doesn't count for our bet?"
"Not at all." I smiled.
She smiled and began to kiss my neck as my hands found the base of her neck and head. I held back the moans as a hand slipped to cup my breast.
"You know I'm going to take full advantage of this free pass." I said as she kissed further down my chest.
"I know." I let out a sigh as an arm wrapped around my waist.
XXXX
I felt my heartbeat race as I dialed a number on my phone. Shizuru had just left for work leaving me and Shizuka alone. I felt a tug at my pants and looked down. Shizuka gave me the sign of 'I want to be picked up'. I sighed and shook my head.
"Follow mama."
I walked to the couch and she followed me. I smiled as she tried to get up the couch with me. As the phone began to ring I helped Shizuka onto the couch. I gulped when I heard the phone pick up.
"Hello?"
"Hey mom." I answered.
"Natsuki..."
Shizuka was about to stand on the couch but I quickly sat her down.
"I was wondering...if you know you had time on your hands...maybe you could come over this Sunday and we could visit. Shizuru and I were going to take Shizuka to the park and have a picnic. Do you want to come?"
I think I felt my heart drop when I didn't hear a quick response from my mother.
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah."
"That would be great."
"I'll let you know what time later."
"Okay, is there anything I can bring?"
"Food. Okay, see you later."
I ended the conversation and sighed deeply. I laid back on the couch and stared up at the ceiling. My mother and me...I hope this doesn't end in a disaster.
I made an oomph sound when I felt something land on my stomach. I looked down and saw Shizuka laying down on my stomach. I smiled as I rubbed her head with my hand. If Shizuka's here I don't think I need to worry too much.
XXXX
Just two more days...two more days...
I smile at that thought as I work on the papers I was given. Just two more day, I can't wait. My work phone began to ring almost causing me to jump out of my seat. I calmed down and answer the phone.
"Hello?"
"Bler…"
"Um…who is this? Hello?"
"H-Hello?"
I smiled as I recognized who's voice was on the other end.
"Hello Shizuka."
"Mommy!"
"I love you Shizuka."
"Love you."
"Where's mama Shizuka?"
"Mama."
I chuckled and waited for Natsuki to answer the phone.
"Hey how's it going?"
"Did Shizuka make this call?"
"Maybe."
I chuckle and put down the pen in my hand.
"So did you call mother-in-law and asked her about the picnic?"
"I did..."
"How was it?" I began to worry.
"It was good, I guess. She's agreed to come to our picnic."
"That's good, I can't wait."
"Yeah I guess…"
"Natsuki…please remember-"
"I know remember to be nice and try to get along with my mother."
"Well yes but I was actually talking about something else."
"What?"
"Don't forget that you lost our bet." I smiled.
"I haven't lost yet, just you wait."
"Ara, ara. I wonder what you have planned for me today."
"You'll see. Anyway got to go. Bye I love you."
"I love you too."
I hung up the phone and smiled to myself. I wonder what she has planned for me. Not that its going to work.
Fu, fu, fu...
XXXX
"Okay ready?"
"Ready!" Shizuka clapped as I strapped her into her stroller.
I chuckled and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
"Shizuru do we have everything?"
"Let's see...diaper bag, lunch bag, blanket. I think that's it, no?"
"Should be about right."
"Your mother is meeting us there right?"
"Right, we ready?"
"Ready!" Shizuka repeated.
I felt a arm link around my waist as I drove the stroller. I grunted and tried to get Shizuru off of me. She gave me a evil grin as she took back her arm.
"Don't pout just because nature decided to interfere with our bet." She chuckled.
"Damn you nature." I muttered under my breath.
"Its a woman thing, you have it every month too." She winked.
"But why now of all times?" I sighed.
Shizuru just chuckled as she moved some of my hair behind my ears.
"It's called destiny."
"Destiny my ass." I muttered.
"So...next week?"
"What"
"My fantasy?"
"Uh...okay." I felt a chill go down my spine for some reason.
"Ara, I think that's my mother-in-law." Shizuru pointed.
I looked up and saw a older duplicate of myself waving over at us. Shizuka giggled as she tried to get out of her stroller. Shizuru undid the belt and Shizuka quickly got out of her stroller and walked towards my mother.
"Grandma." Shizuka lifted up her arms.
"Shizuka." My mother picked her up and smiled.
"Hello ." Shizuru slightly bowed.
"Please just call me Saeko or mom."
"Hey mom." I said.
"Natsuki..." My mother smiled at me.
"Shall we?" Shizuru held up blanket.
"Sure." I helped spread out the blanket.
"I wasn't sure what to bring so I just brought oni-giri." My mother put Shizuka down and showed us the bag.
"What kind?"
"Salmon, plum, and leek."
"Whatever lets just eat."
"Where's Shizuka?" Shizuru asked.
We looked around and I noticed that Shizuka was walking fast away from us.
"Oi, Speedy get back here."
"My she does take off fast for a 1 year old." My mother said as I carried Shizuka under my right arm.
"She'll be two in about a month." Shizuru chuckled as she took Shizuka.
"Ah, the terrible two's. Good luck with that." My mother smiled.
"Why what happens?" I asked as I sat on the blanket.
"You'll see. Or maybe not."
"Eh?"
"It depends on Shizuka's personality."
"Um...more details please." I asked.
"I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise." My mother chuckled.
"Here you go Shizuka. Taste it." Shizuru gave a little piece of the oni-giri to Shizuka.
"She's going to be a beautiful girl when she gets older," My mother smiled as she watched Shizuka, "She'll have all the little boys chasing after her."
"Like hell I'll let any of them touch her." I crushed the oni-giri in my hand.
"Ara, I don't think that will happen anytime soon." Shizuru smiled.
"True." My mother smiled.
Of course I knew that smile of Shizuru's. That was a death smile that said "That won't happen anytime soon because I'll kill them all first."
"So tell me why you called me here."
"So mom, um...I got nothing." I sighed.
"Well...can I ask you a few question?" My mother asked
"Sure if you don't mind a few in return."
"Not at all."
"Then shoot."
"Where did you two meet?"
"At college." Shizuru smiled.
"I see, so I guess you two hit it off then?"
"It's complicated but yeah it took awhile but we hit it off."
"Complicated?" My mother raised an eyebrow
"I was known as the ice princess back in the day. Hated everything and everyone, I came off cold thus the nickname."
"...How did you ever get out of that stage?"
"It wasn't easy. Hell of a lot of pain, I even broke down and cried. That was a first for me in years."
"I'm guessing Shizuru helped you change."
"I think so." Shizuru rested her head on my shoulder.
"Yeah whether I liked it or not, she changed me. That's why I love her so much. She changed me for the better despite how much I made her wait for me to return the love." I smiled at Shizuru.
"How long did you two date before you got married?"
"About 3 years or so."
"That's a good number I guess."
"Shizuka likes the oni-giri." Shizuru smiled as Shizuka began to eat the rest of the oni-giri.
"Wow, she has an apatite."
"Like mother like daughter." Shizuru chuckled as she pointed to me.
"Oi, not cool." I sighed.
"Which oni-giri is she eating?" My mother asked as she watched Shizuka eat.
"I think she's eating the salmon one. Shizuka, is this salmon, plum or leek?" Shizuru asked.
Shizuka continued to chew on her oni-giri but she looked up at Shizuru with a smile.
"Salmon, plum or leek?" Shizuru asked again.
Before I could interfere Shizuru took a chunk of Shizuka's oni-giri and ate it.
"It's salmon." Shizuru smiled which made Shizuka giggle.
"Salmon!" Shizuka repeated.
"You just ate a piece of our daughter's lunch. How does that make you feel?" I asked Shizuru.
"Mmm, it was delicious." She smiled.
I rolled my eyes but I heard myself chuckle along with Shizuru's. I remembered my questions and looked at my mother. I always wanted an answer to this question.
"Mom...want happened to the old man?"
My mother froze after I asked that question. I hated the old man, but I want to know what happened to him. That way I can keep Shizuka away from him. Shizuru looked at my mother as she too waited for an answer. I never told her much of my father, not that I could so she was just as interested.
"Your father...the last time I saw him was when you were 6. Though I heard he went to America about 9 years ago."
"Oh...mom, why did he leave?"
"Oh boy, your asking really hard question you know?" She smiled at me.
"Might as well get it over with."
"I suppose," she rubbed her neck, "I was 16 he was 17, teenagers and out of control hormones. Not a good mixture, especially a boy and girl. Anyway you do the science, one day I ended up pregnant with you."
"Is that when grandma kicked you out?"
"Your mother kicked you out?" Shizuru was shocked.
"Yeah, she wasn't too pleased about what I had done. Your father was overjoyed about the news and let me live with him."
"If he was happy you were pregnant, then why did take off?" Shizuru asked.
"...It wasn't your fault." My mother looked at me.
"What?"
"You father...he left me-us...because you weren't a born a boy."
I felt my heart drop. All these years I had no idea why the old man had just took off and left us. Now that I finally have the answer, I'm not sure how to respond. I looked at my mother, I don't think she had a response either.
"What a dick."
"Natsuki." Shizuru gave me a stern look.
"He is your father mind you." My mother said.
"I have no father. If I was born a man I'd still be saying this."
"Maybe, maybe not. He would of stayed after all."
"Blee..."
All eyes turned to Shizuka who was spitting out some of the oni-giri. Shizuru slightly chuckled as she wiped Shizuka's face.
"Shizuka, its not nice to spit out food."
"Must of ate something she didn't care for." My mother responded.
"I wonder what she ate?" I picked up a bit of the oni-giri she was eating and ate it.
"And you were getting on to me for eating some of Shizuka's oni-giri." Shizuru smiled.
"Wrong, you ate part of an oni-giri she liked. I'm eating an oni-giri she spit out so I'm not in the wrong." I smiled.
"What flavor?" My mother asked.
"Leeks." I grinned.
"Guess I'll make liver and leeks when we get home." Shizuru chuckled.
"Hey that's not right." I smiled.
My mother just smiled as she let Shizuka crawl into her lap.
"Hey mom...thanks." I picked up an oni-giri and began to eat it.
I think she smiled back but I concentrated on my lunch. I looked up at Shizuru and she smiled at me. I think I blushed but I smiled back.
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"Natsuki."
"Mmm?"
I wrapped my arms around her as we laid side by side, her back facing me. She leaned into the hug and sighed.
"Shizuru..."
"Yes?"
"Will you still love me when I get old, gray, forgetful and possibly fat?"
I chuckled at her as I lifted myself up and laid on her shoulder.
"Your already forgetful."
Natsuki smiled as she looked up at me. She then turned so that we laid side by side facing each other.
"Yes but will you still love me when I get old, spots on my arms and possibly still drinking green tea?"
She smiled and let out a small chuckle. Sighing she gently put a hand on my cheek and gently rubbed back and forth with her thumb.
"Always."
I smiled and placed my hand on hers. I leaned in to kiss her but she backed away. I looked at her wondering what's wrong.
"Shizuru...do you think we would still be like this if...if you know...I was born a man?"
I sighed as I wrapped my arms around her again.
"Yes."
"But-"
"I fell in love with your soul. You were so quiet and distant, I wanted to bring you out of that darkness. I feel in love with you. So if you were a man, yes. We would still be like this."
"Really?" She had doubt in her eyes.
"If you really were a man, I'd turn straight just for you."
Natsuki just smiled and wrapped her arms around me.
"I love you."
"I love you more."
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"I'll be right back."
Of course that what she said, but that was about 3 hours ago. Now our daughter is throwing a fit.
"Want mommy!" Shizuka cried.
"Shhh...Speedy its okay."
My mother just smiled as I tried to calm Shizuka down. I guess she just realized that her mommy wasn't back yet and started to throw a tantrum. I did everything, play with her, tried to make her go to sleep, balloon, her sock monkey, everything. Shizuru wasn't picking up her phone so this makes matters worse.
I rock Shizuka in my arms trying to get her to stop crying but she just fought back more. I slightly glared at my smiling mother.
"What's with the smile?"
My mother chuckled as she rose up from the couch.
"You used to do that when you were a baby. Throw a crying tantrum while I left you with the baby sitter."
"So how do you get her to stop?"
"Put her down."
"Put her down?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Put her down." My mother assured me.
Slowly I put Shizuka down on the ground. Shizuka was still crying as my mother motioned me to follow her. We left the living room and entered the kitchen.
"Now what?"
"Now we wait."
"We just leave her like that?"
"Yup."
"B-B-But my baby is crying. I have to do something." I was about to go back to the living room when a hand stopped me.
"If you want to stop the crying, stay in the kitchen."
As much as my mama instincts were telling me to rush to Shizuka, I tried to stay put. A few moments later I hear the crying die down. I poked my head out and saw Shizuka fast asleep on the blanket. I looked at my mother who was smiling at me.
"All that crying does take a lot of energy."
"You know she's going to start crying again when she remembers Shizuru's not here." I sighed.
"If she does then just let her cry it out till she passes out."
"That's cruel and evil."
"It works though."
I sighed as I sat down on the couch. My mother sat besides me and sighed too.
"So your not pregnant I take it?" My mother asked.
"No, it was a nice vacation though. Last one too probably." I sighed.
"So you and Shizuru want to have more children right?"
"We do, but after what happened to me, we decided to wait a little longer. Just to be on the safe side."
"I see. Do you want a boy or girl?"
"I just want a happy, healthy baby. The child being a boy or a girl doesn't matter to me."
"Good answer." My mother smiled at me.
I heard the door open and saw Shizuru finally walk back into out home.
"Kanin na. The wait was really long."
"Just to get a few bags of green tea?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Well I got something for you too." Shizuru winked as she handed me a bag.
I looked inside and almost wanted to cry.
"Your the best wife ever."
"What is it?" My mother asked.
"The best condiment in the world." I smiled as I brought out the jar of mayonnaise.
"Ugh, so you did pick up a trait from your father." My mother sighed.
"Wait, what?"
"He has the major cravings for mayonnaise too."
"Ara, its not easy but we manage." Shizuru smiled.
"Time to put you in the fridge." I smiled to the jar of mayonnaise.
"What happened to Shizuka?" Shizuru sat down near Shizuka.
"She was throwing a tantrum cause you were missing and wouldn't come back even though she called out for you several times."
"Kanin na, Shizuka, but I'm back now." Shizuru placed a small kiss on Shizuka's head.
"So as we were discussing, did you ever get your reward Shizuru?" My mother asked.
"I did. It was amazing." Shizuru had that smile on that only I knew, what a pervert.
"What was it anyway?"
"Um, so how are things at work mom?" I tried to change the subject.
"There okay, nothing new."
I sighed but Shizuru continued to have that smile on her face. Sheesh.
But I love her anyway.
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"Mommy!"
I smiled as I watched Shizuka run to Shizuru who was walking towards the house. Shizuru dropped her pack and swept Shizuka in her arms. Shizuru held her close even though Shizuka now wanted out of the hug. I walked to Shizuka's rescue.
"My turn." I smiled as I wrapped my arms around Shizuru.
"I'm back." Shizuru wrapped her arms around me.
"I'm glad."
"Mama!"
I looked down at Shizuka who wanted up. I sighed but I picked her up and brought her between me and Shizuru. She giggled and moved closer to Shizuru.
"Can we go inside?" Shizuru asked.
"Maybe." I smiled.
We walked back into the house and sat in the living room. I had to laugh as Shizuka followed Shizuru everywhere she went.
"You know she threw another fit when she realized you were gone."
"Kanin na my Shizuka." Shizuru cuddled Shizuka.
"Mmm..." Shizuka just relaxed in Shizuru's arms.
"She really likes you."
"I would hope." Shizuru smiled.
"So how boring was work?" I asked.
"Awful."
"Wow, how was everything else?"
"It was okay, but I really missed you and Shizuka."
"We missed you too."
Shizuru smiled and leaned herself on my shoulder. I tapped her shoulder and she looked up at me.
"Shizuka hasn't had her nap yet. Want to take one with her?"
"That would be nice." Shizuru smiled as she rose up from her seat.
We walked over to our bedroom and placed Shizuka between us. She looked as us, wondering what was going on. I smiled and nuzzled my nose in her stomach. Shizuka laughed as she turned over to try and stop the tickling. Shizuru smiled and smoothed out her hair as she began to settle down.
"I thought you were trying to get her to take a nap?"
"She'll fall asleep sooner or later."
"I suppose...oh no."
"What?"
"Shizuka has a doctor's appointment today."
"Oh, okay then I'll take her."
"Ikezu, you had her all day. I'll take her."
"But you just got back from work."
"I'm fine, now hand Shizuka to me." Shizuru smiled with her arms open for Shizuka.
I sighed, knowing I couldn't win against her. I handed Shizuka over to Shizuru. Shizuka seemed to pout a little as she and Shizuru headed out of the door.
"Don't worry hime. I'll be here waiting for you." I smiled.
Shizuka seemed to understand and smiled at me.
"You don't want to come?" Shizuru asked.
"I have some paper work to take care of. But don't worry by the time you and Shizuka come back it'll be done."
"Okay, I'll be back."
"I love you." I kissed her cheek.
"I love you too." She smiled.
"I love you too." I smiled at Shizuka and kissed her head.
"Kiss." She smiled.
"Ara, we better get going or we're going to be late." Shizuru smiled at Shizuka.
"Be safe." I waved to them.
As soon as they were out of sight, I turned back into my house and sat at the table. I brought out some papers I was hiding from Shizuru. Truth was it was my last will, I never really thought about it till that day my appendix got the best of me. Now I worry about what will happen if I really did die. I just want to make sure that if that ever did happen, they would be okay. Financially speaking of course. Shizuru would be upset if I worked on this in front of her so I do it in the shadows.
I wonder...a lot of things worry me but...
I sighed a paper and put it back in the secret folder. I walked to my room and put it away in its secret place. I look at a picture of my family. Picking it up I smile at my kyoto girls.
It may take some time, but this family will get bigger. I just know it.
Oni-giri = Also known as omusbi or rice ball, is white rice formed into a triangular or oval shape and often wrapped in seaweed.
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