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Here is chapter thirty-one. I hope that you all like it. Chapter thirty-two will be posted soon.

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat or any of the characters from it. Skip Beat is the property of Yoshiki Nakamura.

Unit's Invitation

"KUON!"

Kuon quickly pulled the phone away from his ear and it on speaker phone. He frowned at it and rubbed his ear. "Dad, why the heck are you yelling in my ear at the top of your lungs!? Are you trying to make me go deaf?"

"I wouldn't be yelling if you had answered your phone the first time I called!" Kuu was no longer yelling but his voice was still louder than normal. "Why didn't you answer earlier? When Boss told us about the interview he said that you had the rest of the day off so I know it wasn't because you were at a shoot. Were you with Kyoko? You were a gentleman, right? You know what I'll do to you if you aren't."

Kuon frowned, "of course I'm being a gentleman, father." His voice was dark.

Kyoko stiffened a little when she felt Kuon's mood change so drastically. She looked at his face and immediately felt Setsu fighting to come to the surface. Cain was talking now instead of Kuon.

"I won't let anyone hurt Kyoko and that includes me. I love her too much to let that happen." Cain squeezed Kyoko more tightly to him as he spoke.

Kuu smiled when he heard his son's declaration. "I know, Kuon." He said in a calming voice. "I know how much you love her but she is my daughter. What kind of father would I be if didn't give the man who wants to marry her some kind of warning?"

Kuon sighed as Cain disappeared. "You always did take your responsibilities seriously."

"Yes I do. And speaking of responsibilities I need to go help your mother pack."

"Pack for what?"

Kuu grinned, "your mother and I are just going on a little trip and need to be leaving soon. I'll talk to you later Kuon. Give Kyoko a hug for me!" He hung up before Kuon could respond and went to find Julie, a smile still on his face.

'If he means what I think he means by 'little trip'...' Kuon thought darkly as he closed his phone.

"Kuon?" Kyoko said in a quiet voice. "Are you okay?" 'He had calmed down but he's so mad again.' She looked up into Kuon's face, hers full of concern.

Kuon blinked and looked down at Kyoko. He smiled and gave her a quick kiss before replying. "I'm fine. Dad, is just being... well, Dad."

Kyoko giggled a little and made to get up.

"Where do you think you're going?" Kuon said as he tightened his hold on Kyoko.

"I'm a little hungry and I bet you are too. So I thought that I would make us some lunch."

"What if I don't want to let you go?"

"Kuon, please. I really am hungry." As though to prove her point Kyoko's stomach growled.

Kuon laughed. "Alright. I won't be that cause of my princess starving to death." He gave Kyoko another quick kiss before letting her get up.

Kyoko got up quickly and basically ran to the kitchen, her face bright pink. 'Why does he always say things like that? I feel like my face is going to be permanently pink or red. Ah! Just stop thinking about it! Focus on what to make for lunch!' She looked into the fridge and frowned slightly. 'I think sandwiches will be best for today. Since Kuon doesn't like to eat a lot and, amazingly enough, I'm not in the mood to do a lot of cooking. Besides,' she reasoned as she started to pull stuff out of the fridge, 'sandwiches are still healthy.'

In just a few minutes the sandwiches were done and Kyoko was taking them to the living room.

Kuon looked up from the TV as Kyoko walked back in. He got up and took the plate from Kyoko. "Now it's your turn to sit down while I get us some water to drink."

"But-"

"No arguing. Sit down, okay?"

Kuon was in the kitchen before Kyoko could say anything else. She huffed and sat down where Kuon had been sitting. Kuon came back just a minute later with two glasses and a couple plates.

"See?" He said with a smirk as he set the items on the table. "Is it really so bad to sit down and relax for a little bit while I help in a small way?" He sat next to Kyoko and put his left arm around her shoulders.

Kyoko didn't reply but grabbed an sandwich and started eating as she pulled a plate toward her, to catch the crumbs.

Kuon chuckled and followed her example.

When they were almost done eating Kuon looked at Kyoko. "We still have half a day to ourselves. Is there anything that you want to do?"

Kyoko thought for a minute and was about to respond when there was a knock on the door.

Kuon groaned as he got up to answer it. 'Why does everybody in Japan have such impeccable time?' He thought sarcastically. He unlocked and opened the door. His face darkened when he saw no one there. As he made to close the door he saw a gilded envelope taped to it. Curiously he pulled it off the door. He went back to Kyoko after closing and locking the door.

"What is that?" Kyoko asked when she saw the envelope in Kuon's hand.

"I don't know. It was taped to the door." He sat back down and pulled Kyoko onto his lap as he leaned against the couch.

"Aren't you going to open it?"

"I suppose I should." Kuon slipped his finger under the simple seal and opened the envelope. He pulled out the papers in it and with them came a small shower of confetti. "Well that answers who this is from. As far as I know Boss is the only one that would put confetti in something like this. I guess we should be happy that it wasn't glitter. It would be impossible to clean that up." He flipped the first paper over so that he can Kyoko could read it. He groaned again and leaned his face against Kyoko's back. 'I'm going to strangle that man. I told him no parties.'

Masquerade Ball

Date: April, 18

Time: 7:00~

Venue: Takarada Lory's Villa

"A Masquerade Ball? That sounds like so much fun!" Kyoko said excitedly with sparkles beginning to appear around her.

"I don't want to go." Kuon's voice was slightly muffled.

Kyoko pouted a little, even though Kuon couldn't see it. "Why not?"

Kuon didn't move his face as he answered, so Kyoko had to listen closely to understand him. "It's going to be big and over the top. Boss will mostly like choose horrible outfits for us. And I'm going to have to share you with everyone there. We'll never have a moment to ourselves." 'Not to mention I have a feeling Mom and Dad will be there. Those two and Boss together just spells trouble.'

"How do we know that president Takarada is choosing what we will be wearing?"

In response Kuon turned the second piece of paper over.

Kuon, Kyoko costumes of my choosing will be provided for you two.

So come early.

-Takarada Lory

'I just knew that's what it would say.' Kuon thought after giving the paper a very quick glance.

"B-but it can't be that bad. I really want to go, Kuon. Won't you reconsider? I'm sure that we can find time to be alone. Even if it is just for a moment."

Kuon smiled when he heard Kyoko. "Can you promise that you'll find time to tear yourself away from Kotonami-san and Maria-chan to spend time with me?" He knew that he sounded like a child but he didn't mind. 'It is just a small thing but I like being able to be spoiled by having Kyoko all to myself. I just hope that someday she can be spoiled around me too.'

"I promise, Kuon."

Kuon lifted his head and settled his chin on Kyoko's right shoulder. "Okay, I'll go. But we aren't going separately. I'm going to pick you up and we will go together."

"Won't that make people talk?" Kyoko's voice was a little worried

Kuon resisted the urge to roll his eyes with difficultly. "Kyoko, what is there left for them them to talk about? We're a unit Kyoko and they know that. So, they'll be expecting us to show up together."

"What about the fact that we are engaged?"

Kuon kissed Kyoko's cheek before replying. "What about it? It's a secret engagement. You and I are the only ones that know. No one will know that we are engaged until we want them to."

"Okay."

Kuon grinned and held Kyoko more securely.

They sat like that for a while not saying anything. Just enjoying being together.

'I love being with Kyoko like this. I want to do this everyday. I wonder if I could persuade her to spend the night again. That would be three nights in a row. Hmm. I'd probably be pushing it too far. But I hate saying 'good bye' to her every night. I'd rather say 'good night' or 'I love you' and fall asleep with her in my arms. Would there be any way to convince her to move in with me? No, not this early. Maybe after the laser-tag event but certainly not now.' Kuon sighed silently and gently kissed Kyoko's neck.

When Kyoko didn't move Kuon stretched his neck a little to look at her face and saw that she had fallen asleep. Kuon smiled, 'she must be pretty tired. I am too now that I think about it. All the food from lunch has already been put away. So, I guess it wouldn't hurt to sleep for a little while. Though not sitting on the floor.' Kuon carefully stood up and maneuvered Kyoko and himself onto the couch. 'There we go, much better.' He gently kissed Kyoko's forehead. 'Sweet dream, my Princess.'

A few moments later they were both sleeping peacefully with smiles on their faces.

Two days later Kuon and Kyoko were driving to LME.

"What do you think our masquerade costumes will look like?" Kyoko asked as she turned to look at Kuon.

"I have no idea. With boss involved they could be anything. I'm almost scared to think about it."

"Could they really be that bad?"

Kuon gave Kyoko a quick sideways glance. "Kyoko, think about what Boss is like. I think that you'll find the answer to that question."

Kyoko was quiet for a minute and then shuddered. "You don't think you would do something like the pink curse do you!?"

"What's the 'pink curse'?"

"The Love Me uniforms."

Kuon's eyes got wide and he too shuddered. "I certainly hope not. If he tries to do something like that I'm going to have to give him a black eye, at the very least."

At this point they had pulled to the front of Takarada's Villa where a two valets were waiting for them. One opened Kuon's door while the other assisted Kyoko. Kuon took the small number that was handed to him and he and Kyoko made their way to the front doors.

Sebastian met them just inside and gestured for them to follow him. He led them up to the main family part of the house. He opened the door to a large sitting room and bowed them in before shutting the door behind them.

Takarada and Jelly were both in the room and looked up when Kuon and Kyoko entered.

'Time to let Ren back out.' Kuon thought wryly as he and Kyoko made their way towards the other occupants of the room.

"Ren, Kyoko perfect timing. How are you two today?"

Kyoko bowed, "We are doing well, thank you. How are you president Takarada?"

"I'm doing just splendidly! Are you looking forward to tonight's ball, Mogami-kun?"

"Yes, I am." Kyoko's eyes glowed as she answered.

"Wonderful. Your dress is all ready for you. Ten will you please take Kyoko to her room?"

"Of course, Darling! Shall we Kyoko-chan?"

Ren squeezed Kyoko's hand before letting it go.

As soon as the two women were out of the room Kuon was in control. He glared at Takarada, "Boss, we agreed to no parties."

Takarada just smiled. "Actually I agreed to respect your wishes for a certain amount of time. That time being while your relationship was secret. Now that it is public knowledge I believe that this is the perfect time for a party."

Before Kuon could reply the door opened and another man came in. Kuon looked at him and rolled his eyes. 'I knew it.' "Dad."

Kyoko followed Jelly to a beautiful bedroom. In the middle of the room was a mannequin wearing a rose red gown, made out of velvet. It was styled after gowns from medieval Europe. It had long sleeves that opened up at the elbows, with the back part almost reaching the floor. The neckline was rounded, there was white lace around it as well as the sleeves. There was also a two-inch-wide white belt with red roses on it. There was a white mask sitting on a table next to the mannequin. The mask had red lace on it.

Kyoko gasped at the sight of it. "This is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen."

A female voice came from behind Kyoko. "I'm glad that you like it. It was made specifically for you."

Kyoko turned and gasped again. 'She is so pretty,' Kyoko thought. 'She looks like a fairy.'

The woman had long wavy blonde hair and vibrant blue eyes. She was a little taller than Kyoko.

'She is just like Kuu described.' Julie thought excitedly. 'I wish I could tell her who I am. But Kuu and I did agree to do it later. For now I'll just help her get ready for tonight.' "Come Kyoko-chan, lets get you ready for tonight."

Without letting Kyoko say anything Julie and Jelly both converged on her.

Hi everyone! I'm sorry that this post took so long. Life was kind of hectic for a while, what with school and Phoenix Comic Con. But with con over things should be getting back to normal. I hope that you all liked this chapter.