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I am so sorry for the very late update... I just can't force myself to write if I don't know what to write next... I was kind of stuck and needed more time and inspiration to get this mind of mine working and producing exciting ideas... Thank you so much for your patience and constant support... I hope you enjoy this chapter guys...^_^ and oh Baby Ren is finally back! Wohooo! :D

Recap:

Kyoko snapped the baby's clothes back on with a smile as the baby stopped crying. "Hhmm... Now, you're all dry and comfy, huh?" She told the baby as she wrapped him back into the blanket and carried him in her arms. Ren stood up and threw the plastic bag away to the trash can near the doors of the set.

Everyone just stared at the talented actors who had easily changed the diaper of an infant in front of them without a care in the world and with naturalness that told them the two had a lot of experience in taking care of a baby. And everyone who didn't know their secret had one thought in mind.

The rumor really is true! Tsuruga has a secret child! O.o

Chapter 46

After the shocking display of Kyoko and Ren's baby caring knowledge which took their mind off the pressing problem, the mother arrived and was really flustered but at the same time so happy that her son was cared for by the most famous people. The mother shyly took her son so they could prepare for the next scene. but before preparing for the next scene Ren had to make a very urgent and important phone call to the president to let him know that his parents were in town and were frantically on their way to them. The president was surprise because he was not informed that Kyoko had told his parents. But he immediately assured them that he was going to contact his father and if he couldn't, he would personally stop them in their tracks once they arrived at the studio outside. But Ren and Kyoko still could not help but feel nervous and worried. Although, they didn't have much time in worrying because they began preparing for the final ending scene of the mini-drama.

Miles and his mother were making their way back to Maddie's room with their little Scott bundled in his arm. That was when he found out about his true father which he suspected was the case. He found out he didn't have a drop of McMillan blood in him which made him relieved because that was what had scared him of relationships and commitments before. He was afraid he might turn out to be like his Father and older brother. They arrived in the room and Maddie broke into a huge smile at the sight of the two most important and precious men in her life. Miles went to hand over the baby to her since it was feeding time again. But before Miles pulled away from Maddie, he first crashed his lips into hers and gave her a chaste kiss. Although, it didn't quite turn out to be chaste at all when Maddie responded eagerly to him. Their kiss deepen even more. Miles mother only beamed happily at the loving and happily ever after scene in front of her which was similar scene of when Maddie had been jealous of with Carolyn and Vaughan. But now, it was all hers too. And she loved it.

The Director was beaten to the punch when little Scott wailed when he was a little squished between his two parents who couldn't get enough of each other and couldn't wait to make him a little brother or sister again. Ren and Kyoko instantly broke out of character and looked in concern and worry over the poor little bundle between them. Kyoko immediately made hushing noise and caressed him gently on the side of his little head and down to his tiny arm.

Well, that was the last scene for the day and when the director said they were free to go, their pressing problem slammed back into their minds like a hammer coming down on a nail. Both actors and their managers moved in lightning speed in getting out of their as fast as they could. They didn't bother talking, they just acted like it was the most obvious and natural thing in the world as Ren and Kyoko got inside Ren's car and drove off heading to the president's mansion. They didn't know they left two stunned managers behind with mouths gaping open in the parking lot. When Yashiro woke up from the shock, he sighed and politely asked Kyoko's new manager for a ride home.

The ride was silent. They were so caught up in their own thoughts. Kyoko was so worried and guilty for having worried Kuon's parents to death. She was already beyond worried at the time when she recalled it, she just bet that his parents would have been even more worried and scared which immediately drove them to drop everything in an instant and flew over to Japan. She just hoped that they could forgive her for what she had done.

When Kuon stopped his car in front of Lory mansion, Kyoko was so overcome with guilt that she could not go on another second without apologizing.

"Kuon, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for this to happen and cause your parents to worry so much." Kyoko clutched his arm and looked at him pleadingly. Kuon's eyes soften and he smiled gently at her. He covered her hands on his arm with his other hand.

"I, I... I was just so scared and didn't know what-"

"Ssshh" Kuon cut her off by pressing a finger on her lips. "I know. I understand, sweetheart." he told her as he looked at her intently and then, sadly. "And I'm sorry I put you through it. I promise I will never do it again, okay?"

Kyoko could only nod as she saw the deep regret and sadness in his eyes. She wanted to argue but he left her no room with just that look in his eyes.

"Now, let's not worry our parents any longer than they already have." He kissed her forehead and came out of the car and with his long stride, he reached Kyoko's door before she could open it herself. He opened her door and offered his hand to help her get out of the car.

When they neared the front doors, it suddenly opened and they were greeted by Sebastian. They followed him to the room were their parents were waiting for them. When the doors opened, they were immediately enveloped by the arms of their parents. Kuon was hugged by their mother and Kyoko was hugged by their father.

"Thank you so much, Kyoko-chan." Kuu said in a heart felt voice. "For taking really good care of our Kuon."

Then, all they could hear was Julie sobbing in Kuon's chest.

"I'm so sorry for giving you a scare and making you worry like this." Kyoko apologized so guiltily.

"No, my little girl, don't apologize. I'm glad you told us." Kuu released Kyoko from the hug and looked at her with a gentle smile. "It's better than not knowing at all. We're parents, it's our job to worry for our children, okay? I love you." Then, he embraced her again.

Kuon was rubbing his mom's back and soothing her as he listened to Kyoko and his dad's conversation. They eventually moved to the sofa to sit down and rest their feet because it has been a long day for all of them. Sebastian had served them tea on the coffee table. Julie was beginning to calm down and Kuon was about to talk to his mom when out of nowhere a baby's wail broke out like a clock striking midnight for Cinderella. But only this time, it wasn't a sign for the magic to end, it was a sign when the magic had started because like a tale as old as time for beauty and the beast, it was a sound that Kyoko's body has been programmed to react to in the last three months.

Kyoko's body bolted up before her mind could catch up and comprehend why her body had reacted so quickly. Then, she ran to where the most precious baby's cries were coming from. She burst open the room adjoining to the room they were in and there she found what she had been so missing for the last three weeks.

Her baby Ren...

"Mammmaaa... Waaahhh!" The poor baby continued to wail.

He was inside a portable pack 'n play crying. Kyoko rushed to him immediately and picked him up. She hugged him so tight like she was absorbing him to her. Kyoko started hushing him. Kuon wasn't that far behind Kyoko as he went to the two people he had come to love the most. He enveloped the two of them in his big embrace and kissed the head of the little guy he had missed greatly in the time that they had been apart.

"Ssshhh... Mama's here, love." Kyoko assured the poor little guy who had missed them a lot.

Baby Ren had stopped crying when he smelled the familiar scent and warmth of his mama and dada.

"Dada, too." Kuon added with a smile.

Kyoko's heart was bursting in joy as she hugged and kissed baby Ren in her arms. Kyoko leaned against the hard chest of Koun and sighed in contentment and pleasure of having both Rens close to her again. Kuon snuggled at the crook of her neck when she tilted it to the side to give him room to do so. He gave her a peck on the cheek and whispered in her ear.

"I love you." Kyoko warmed up instantly as a current went through her. Kuon kissed the baby's head again and went back to whisper in her ear again. "I love you both so much."

There was a moments comfortable silence passed through them before Kuon whispered to her again. "Let's keep him, Kyoko. Please..." He pleaded so passionately. "I don't wanna be apart from both of you again. Please, Kyoko..."

As if on cue, the baby cried again. Kuon let the both of them go to see what was wrong. Kyoko was caressing the side of his face and hushing in comfort. "Ssshhh, ssshh... Are you hungry?" Kyoko asked him, then she noticed another tooth was coming out at the baby's crying open mouth.

Upon hearing Kyoko's question, he turned to his parents and Lory who were watching the heart warming scene silently by the door with knowing grins decorating their faces. He was about to ask them for food for the baby when Sebastian came in the room pushing a trolley with covered dishes. He sighed in relief and thanked the man who knew what everybody wanted ahead of time. It was like he was either a psychic or a mind reader. Kyoko fed the baby with Kuon's assistance. Kuu watching on the sidelines drolled at the sight of food and his stomach grumbled so loudly.

After they fed the baby, he fell asleep in Kuon's arms almost immediately. He reluctantly laid him back in the pack and play to sleep comfortably. Then, they proceeded to the dining room involuntarily since they didn't want to leave the baby just yet. But Kuu and Lory dragged Kuon while Julie dragged Kyoko to the dining room. Kuon wasn't a match for his father because Kuu was really hungry and no one can stop him if he was out for food.

They were served immediately. Kuu dug in like he had never seen or eaten food before. He breathed his food in like it was nothing. Kyoko and Kuon hadn't realized they were hungry until they took the first bite. They ate silently and after that all bets were off as they bombarded Lory with questions.

"President, why is Baby Ren here? I thought you had him adopted by a good and loving family? Didn't they want him? Did they decide to not have him after all? They didn't like him?" Kyoko asked worriedly and at the last two questions, her voice broke.

At the same time as Kyoko, Kuon had asked his rows of questions. "So they were the good and loving family you made us believe to have adopted the baby, boss? Why didn't you just tell us? And why did you say it was only temporary too? What the hell are playing at? You can't play with the baby's life and future! He's not some pawn you can easily use!"

Lory sighed as he looked at two angry and worried faces in front of him. "Okay! Fine, I'll tell you everything." Lory replied in irritation. "Just no more questions."

Kyoko and Kuon stared at him intently for several seconds before relaxing back in their seats.

"Kuu and Julie were appointed temporary guardianship of baby Ren, just like you guys were before." Lory explained. Kyoko was about to ask why but Lory held his hand up for her to stop. "No questions until I'm finished explaining, Mogami-kun... They did consider adopting the baby for real, but as we find out a week after they have the baby, he misses you both. They could hardly stop him from crying for both of you."

"But why didn't you tell us it was them who adopted him?" Kuon asked before Lory could stop him.

"Because, Kuon, we want you two to realize how much you really want to keep him if you think that he is already gone for good. Then, Shingai's request for you both was so perfect to make you two more closer and hopefully finally confess your feelings for each other, which indeed happened by the looks of it earlier when you were reunited with the baby." Lory explained bluntly and truthfully.

Kyoko blushed red and Kuon only grinned like a kid. Lory's eyebrow raised at Kuon's reaction.

"You're not angry that I set you up?" Lory asked in a little bit of confusion because he had expected Kuon to be angry at him for setting him up.

"Why should I?" Kuon asked so innocently that Lory's confusion grew. "It made me the happiest and luckiest man on earth." He said as he wrapped an arm around Kyoko's waist. "And... I got my payback time." He smirked at Lory.

"What? What happened?" Julie and Kuu asked curiously at them. Kuon's smirk widened even more.

"I fooled the president of LME last night with my acting." Kuon informed his parents so proudly. He told his parents the details of what happened last night and how he fooled Lory and everyone with his acting. Kuu nearly choked on his food as he and Julie burst out in laughter.

Lory pouted at Kuon for a moment but then smiled so happily saying it doesn't matter because he had finally accomplished his mission, which was to make them confess their feelings and become a couple. Kuu and Julie teased Lory together with Kuon for a few while before their conversation turned more serious.

"So, now that phase one is complete, let's proceed to phase two." Lory said.

"What's phase two?" Kuon and Kyoko asked.

"Well, my lovely children, it's about time for Ren to clear the air of that scandal and have a press conference." Lory replied.

"B-b-but what's he gonna say?" Kyoko asked worriedly. "The truth?"

"Don't worry, Mogami-kun." Lory assured Kyoko. "There are a lot of ways to tell the truth without giving anything away."

Kyoko gulped as she looked at the president's eyes which glinted when he said the last sentence. Then, he proceeded in telling them his plan of action to dispel all the negative effects of Ren's scandal and turn it into a very positive effect on his career.

After they finished discussing it, they finally went to bed. Kyoko and Kuon shared a room with their greatly missed baby Ren. No one protested since they knew the two had already shared one bed many times during their fake married couple life. And they didn't worry because they have a baby with them in the room and on the bed. The two slept peacefully that night with sweet smiles pasted on their face and sweet dreams of their tomorrow.

When morning came, they were woken up by the usual saliva kisses and little-hand-slap caresses. Both of them had smiles on their lips before they even opened their eyes.

"Mammma..." Baby Ren kissed Kyoko's nose and then slapped Kuon's cheek. "Dada...da..."

"Hello there, little guy." Kuon greeted baby Ren as he took the tiny hand that slapped him on the cheek. "I missed you so much." He turned the baby to him and kissed him. Then, he proceeded to tickling his sides and blowing raspberries on his neck. Baby Ren burst out into laughter that touched both Kyoko and Kuon's hearts.

Kyoko watched lovingly both Rens playing on the bed. It was the usual bright, noisy and laugher-filled morning that she really missed so much. Kuon eventually stopped then turned to his beloved girlfriend and kissed her good morning. When he pulled away he looked her in the eyes and said, "I love you."

Kyoko beamed with flushed cheeks, red-kissed lips, twinkling eyes and replied shyly, "..I-I love you, too."

"Da!" Baby Ren agreed as he clutched Kuon's nose with his little, tiny hand.

Oh my weird! I can't believe I wrote a really fluffy ending! LOL... THough I hope you like it and made your hearts warm or something. Lol so, anyways... How is it? Baby Ren's come back? I hope he tickled your hearts with his little chubby fingers. Haha... Obviously, this is not the end for this fanfic. As Lory had said, they were now going to phase two and I'm so excited! Coz I finally found a really good idea for those asking for me to reveal the truth about baby Ren. The idea had been on my mind for a two or three months now, but I still didn't know how to go about it, but I came up with a brilliant idea of how to reveal the most exciting truth. I'm sure you'll be thrilled by it...

Thank you so much for all you love, support and patience of my everlasting lateness in updating... I'm so sorry... I just can't force to continue if I don't know what to write next... I really appreciate all your reviews, alert, favs and for reading and liking my story... Love you all and take care... Read ya next update... ^_^