Chapter 5

The next day, me, Eisuke and Soyru waited at the airport for Carolina. I wondered what she would be like, probably very pretty and well dressed. I was stood next to Eisuke holding my white cane in my hand.

I hated airports, they were always so noise and very fast moving. It was hard for me to keep tracking of everything going on around me.

"Eisuke! I've missed you!" Someone screamed.

The voice was very high pitched, it had to be a woman. I could hear heavy heeled shoes running towards us. I pushed down my glasses and saw a big blurry figure coming in our direction.

"Is that her?" I asked.

"Yes... She's an intense woman." He said almost as if it was a warning.

Carolina's high heels clanked loudly as she ran towards Eisuke.

"Do your feet hurt today Freya?" Eisuke asked.

I jumped as he bent down to and took hold of my leg to look at my feet.

What was he doing?

"Eisuke?" Carolina gasped.

I felt a gush of wind as she sailed past, I heard her then bang into a pillar next to us.

"ARRG!" She groaned as she hit the pillar.

I couldn't help but laugh.

"Welcome to Japan, Carolina." He said when he stood back up.

He spoke as if nothing had just happened. That's when I realised, he grabbed my leg to avoid her.

"I just love how cold you are Eisuke. It's been a long time." She said.

Hmm. She clearly needed better taste in men. She was a very loud woman, she smelt strongly of perfume. I didn't recognise it, but I gathered it would be expensive.

"You look well." Eisuke said.

"Yes, both fang and I are just fine!"

"Fang?" Eisuke asked.

"Oh you haven't met him? I got a chihuahua. Look! Look!" She squealed happily.

Who was this woman? I was getting exhausted listening to her go on, no wonder Eisuke didn't want to be with her. Though it would be funny to see them together as a couple. I would like to see him try and control her.

Her dog barked sharply.

"Now now, don't bark at Eisuke Fang!" Carolina said. "You should bark at that dumb bitch instead."

So it would appear that Mr Bucci had told her about me and Eisuke.

"What did you just call me?" I asked and stepped forward to confront her but Eisuke pulled me back.

He tightened his grip on my arm to warn me to calm down.

"Fang is very well trained, he hardly ever barks at people."

"Maybe he's just in a bad mood." Eisuke said uninterested.

I pushed my glasses down again and looked at Carolina, I could make out a small blurry object in her arms. That must be the dog. It was panting and making a manner of different noises. It sounded cute.

I stepped forward and stroked the dog, it didn't bark at me but licked my hand and wiggled his tail. It didn't have much fur, I thought dogs were meant to be soft? It was also very small. I ran my hand down the dog's head, along his back and over his's tail. It was no bigger than a rat. Why would she have such a small dog?

"Or he's just got good taste in people? I bet you're a very cute little dog." I said to the dog as I scratched him behind the ears.

"Get away from him." Carolina shouted and pulled him away from me.

I shrugged and step back.

"Let's go to the car. I want to introduce you to Freya and Soyru." Eisuke said.

"Oh, is this the friend of yours? I'd like to meet him." She squealed.

Her annoying high pitch voice hurt my ears, was she not capable to speaking in a normal tone?

"Let's go Freya." Eisuke said and pulled me with him.

We headed towards the parking lot, Eisuke had his arm around my shoulders holding me tight. Carolina chased after us and Soryu heaved a sigh and followed behind.

We headed back to the hotel in the limo. I sat next to Eisuke who still had his arms around me. I could hear Fang jumping around and barking happily.

"Fang never warms up to people so fast." Carolina said. "Looks like Fang has great taste in men, just like me!"

"Aren't you lucky that Fang is fond of you Soryu?" Eisuke asked.

I wasn't sure but Eisuke seemed oddly happy about that, was he planning something?

"I don't like dogs." Soryu said uninterested.

So Fang was bugging Soryu.

"Anyway Eisuke, I can't believe that you have a girlfriend. Especially when you had a chance with a woman like me. You're so mean."

"Sorry." Eisuke said.

"It's not your fault. I'm sure that stupid bitch tricked you somehow!"

"No! I didn't trick him for your information." I snapped back.

I couldn't take how she was speaking to me anymore.

"You're going to talk back to me? You've got guts." She sneered.

"Is that a threat?" I sneered back.

"Calm down, you two. Let me explain." Eisuke said loudly stopping our argument from escalating.

"I first saw Freya when she was working at my hotel, I'm the one that fell for her first. Right Freya?" He asked.

He put his arm around my shoulders and pulled me towards him. I then felt his soft lips touch my cheek as he kissed me again.

I smiled "Yes, I just couldn't get him to leave me alone." I said.

I knew what to do to piss Carolina off. I placed my hands on Eisuke's cheeks and pulled him in for a deep kiss on the lips.

I heard Caroline growl in frustration.

Ha! That'll teach her to be such a bitch towards me. I let Eisuke go and leaned into him. He had such a nice firm body, he would make quite a comfy pillow if given the opportunity.

"What's so special about this little brat anyway?" She demanded.

"She's very serious about her job and she always gives everything her all. And even though she's blind, she's one of my best employees. It makes me want to protect her."

He linked his fingers through mine and squeezed my hand, I squeezed it back.

"H-hey. I'm pretty weak too, you know. I just don't look it." She squealed.

God, I needed to start wearing ear plugs around her.

"At any rate, I hope you enjoy your time here." He said. "We'll do whatever we can to make that happen."

"Hehe.. You're so sweet Eisuke. I'll just have to make you fall for me while I'm in Japan. I won't give up."

"Hm, good luck. I don't plan on letting go him easily." I stated.

I reached up to his face and stroked his soft hair with my free hand.

I heard her growl again, I would have loved to have seen her face. I bet her expression was priceless. This could actually be quite fun, especially if I could piss her off.

"You're quite popular, Eisuke." Soyru chuckled.

"Shut up." Eisuke said.

The limo arrived at the hotel, after Carolina dropped off her luggage we took her round the shops and anywhere she wanted to visit.

"Hey Eisuke, which dress looks better? The dark red or black lace?" Carolina asked.

This was the seventh shop we had been to; I was stood in a corner waiting for her to finish. I hated shopping, that's why I always go Sakiko to do it for me.

"Black is more slimming, so isn't that the best one?" Eisuke replied.

"Black hm? Well, if you like black I'll get the black one."

She always asked for Eisuke's opinion on everything, despite the fact that he always answered in a cold emotionless tone. He wasn't even interested. At times like this, I wish I had my ipod with me.

Soryu stayed by the door of all the shops and barely spoke to anyone.

"Freya, try on this blue lace dress." Eisuke said to me.

He walked up to me and handed me the dress. I felt it with my free hand, it was made of cotton and only seemed to be about knee length.

"Sure, whatever you say." I said.

"Wear it with the silver heels I bought you." He said. "I want to see you in this dress." He said with his fake tender voice.

One of the things I was looking forward to was not wearing anymore dresses, Eisuke didn't want me to wear jeans whilst I was out with him.

"Arrgg! I can just see the pink hearts floating around you two! But I won't give up, you're going to fall for me in this black dress, Eisuke." Carolina said.

"This way please." An employee said.

Eisuke took me to the fitting room and waited outside for me to try on the dress. I slipped it on, came out and he pulled the zip up the back for me.

"Well?" I asked.

"It looks good." He said.

He then took my hand and slipped a ring on my right ring finger.

"This platinum ring will look good on you."

Another ring? I examined it with my left finger and thumb. It felt like any normal ring, there were not diamonds on it or anything.

"Your hands are very neat, probably because of your job. So a simple design without any jewels looks good on you." He held my hand up close to his face, I could feel his warm breath brushing against my knuckles. He must be admiring the ring.

"I was right, I'll take this one."

Did he just compliment me? I thought he was dressing me up in front of Carolina but she wasn't here. So why was he doing it now?

"Be careful Eisuke, I might start thinking you actually care." I said.

"Hmm. Don't fool yourself. I like the ring, keep it on." He said.

I wish I could see his face, I couldn't tell if he was being genuine or not.

"Well?! What do you think of my dress Eisuke?" Carolina asked.

She emerged from the fitting room, her voice was like an air raid siren. It would be perfect to warn sailors from crashing into rocks at sea.

"Not bad I guess." He said, uninterested.

"Eisuke, come over here and pick another dress for me." She ordered.

"Whatever." He said.

He was dragged away from me I could hear Carolina's squeals disappear to the back to the store. What a shame that he had a blind girlfriend that couldn't follow and come to his rescue.

I laughed to myself.

"If I actually liked him, I might feel sorry for him." I said to myself.

"He doesn't care. To him, Carolina is just another business card to play in his business deal." Soryu said.

I didn't even hear him come up behind me, he must have gotten bored staying by the door. He was stood behind me. I had barely spoken to Soryu since I was bought at the auction, so I might as well take advantage of the situation now.

"I assume this business deal will benefit the hotel?" I asked.

"I can't answer that. All I can say is that Eisuke has more than one goal here. There's always a reason behind everything he does."

"Hm, fair enough." I said uninterested.

"Have you asked him why he holds the auctions?"

"No."

"Ask him and then you'll understand him more." Soryu said.

I am intrigued, but it was probably for some horrible reason like to make profit or drugs or something. I assume money would be the main reason.

"Arrgg! I just can't decide, so give me everything on the rack." Carolina squealed.

"God, I can't wait till she leaves. Her voice makes my ears bleed." I whispered to Soryu who let out a small laugh.

After she had finally finished shopping, we returned to the hotel. We went to the VIP lounge at Carolina's request.

It was so bright, windows surrounded the lounge. I had to place my sunglasses back on. The room was filled with the smell of coffee, tea and freshly cooked cakes.

Yum! It smelt so good, I had to see if I could a slice of cake whilst I was here. It's not every day I got to be in the VIP lounge. I had hold of Eisuke's arm and he escorted me to a leather sofa. It was so soft I practically sunk into it.

"I've bought so many great things today, thanks to you Eisuke." She said.

"I'm glad you're happy." He said.

We then heard a buzzing, maybe from a phone?

"Oh I'm sorry, it's Daddy. Hang on a minute."

I heard her blow air before he walked off. Did he blow Eisuke a kiss?

"Here's your hot coffee." A waiter said and placed Eisuke coffee in front of him.

It smelt as strong as well. Pushing down my glasses, I could make out the milk and sugar pots in front of me.

"Here." I said and handed him the milk and sugar.

"What?" He asked sounding surprised.

"I noticed the other day that you take your coffee with milk and sugar. So here." I said.

"You're perceptive about strange things." He stated.

"It's the kind of thing a girlfriend would notice. So, I assume you don't want the sugar and milk?"

"Hand it over." He said and snatched it from me.

"Eisuke takes three sugar cubes, or two sugar packets." Soyru said.

"Nobody asked you." Eisuke said to him.

I couldn't help but smile, they seemed quite close. It was kind of good, a good old fashioned bromance.

"What you smiling about?" Eisuke asked.

"Nothing."

I heard Carolina's huge chunky heals approach "Daddy complimented you when I said how much fun I was having. I asked him to let you handle the matter you discussed earlier."

"I appreciate it, Carolina. I knew you were different from normal women." He said.

"Oh silly! I already knew that. You do know you can ask me if you ever need anything. I'll do anything for you." She said.

She may be intense but, it does seem like she has genuine feelings for him. But at any rate, she seemed happy so hopefully that meant we were one step closer to completing the deal.

That night, as a "reward" for my good behavior, Eisuke said I could go back to my own flat that night. I hadn't slept there for several days, I was quite excited.

I stopped by the main entrance to the staff apartments, I went through my purse to try and find the front door keys.

I stopped when I heard two sets of heavy footsteps.

"Don't move!" A deep voice shouted.

I didn't even have time to react, a pair of strong arms grabbed me from behind.

"No! Hey!" I shouted and struggled as I was pulled back.

A gag was forced into my mouth and I felt roped being tied around my wrists.

Who were these guys? I continued to struggle, I tried to pull myself free but the man holding me simply lifted me off the ground and carried me over to a car and I was forced inside.

Not again! How many times do I have to be kidnapped? Couldn't I just have one normal day?

The seats were made of leather, they reminded me of the seats in Eisuke's limo. It stank of cigar smoke and whisky, also similar to Eisuke's limo.

Was I in a limo?

I heard the car's engine roar to life and the car started moving. The car stopped, I was picked up and thrown onto a hard concrete floor. I could smell salt for some reason, where was I? It was dead quiet, I couldn't hear anyone else around. The soft tingling to running water rang in my ears. Salt and water? Was I by the sea or the docks maybe?

"Remove her gag."

I knew that voice well, Carolina. So she was responsible for this? I should have known.

"Yes ma'am." Her men said, and the gag was removed but the ropes remained round my wrists.

I sat up, shook myself off and got my bearings. It was too dark for me to even make her out but from where her voice was, I could tell that she was stood in front of me.

"Where am I?" I asked.

"An abandoned warehouse near Tokyo Bay." She answered. "I wanted to talk to you alone."

"You could have just called me or visited me at my apartment. This is going slightly over board, don't you think?" I said.

"I'll get straight to the point. Break up with Eisuke." She snapped.

"That's why you brought me here?" I asked.

"I didn't want anyone to interrupt. You don't deserve Eisuke! So, I want you out of his life."

Wow she must really like him to go this far.

"You're the one that doesn't deserve him." I sneered.

"What did you just say?!" She shouted angrily. "Are you trying to say I don't deserve him because of my weight?!"

"What? Where did that come from? In case you haven't noticed sweetheart, I'm blind. Even if you were fat, I wouldn't notice. And besides, I don't think he'd appreciate you trying to threaten me behind his back."

"I-I... Grr.. You know him well!"

She was crazy! What was wrong with her? What kind of person kidnaps someone and try to convince to split up with a guy, she needed some serious help.

I didn't know what to do, I was helpless here. I couldn't see a way out of here, my only option was to keep up the charade. I hoped that Carolina wouldn't kill me, if she wanted to hurt me she would have done it sooner. Plus, I doubt she would want to risk upsetting Eisuke.

"I won't break up with him and there is nothing you can do to make me!" I shouted.

"I've had it! Boys!" She shouted.

"Yes, Miss Bucci." One of her men said.

"Teach this girl a lesson!"

"Yes Miss Bucci!"

Oh no, maybe I took it a bit far? I could hear them walking towards me.

"No! Don't come near me!" I shouted and tried to move backwards.

At that moment, I heard more footsteps running towards me.

"Argghh!" One of her men cried out.

"Off!" The other yelled.

I heard them both hit the floor and groan in pain.

I sighed with relief, my heart was pounding. What had just happened? Did someone just save me?

"Eisuke! Soryu!" Carolina gasped.

"What?!" I gasped.

Once I calmed myself down, I focuses. I could smell Eisuke's new perfume and I could hear Soryu's breathing. They must have knocked her men down.

"Your Jokes have gone too far, Carolina." Eisuke said sounding angry.