Chapter 33

After saying goodbye to Kunzite and Kaori, we got back into the car. Diamond didn't say anything, but I made it clear that I was upset. He could have at least mentioned that Kunzite was his cousin. Instead, he let me walk right into it.

"What's wrong?" he finally muttered to me after some time, breaking the silence.

"What do you think?" I snapped back, and he suddenly stopped the car.

He sighed and turned his head towards me. "Spit it out."

"Don't you think it would have been relevant for me to know that this business partner of yours is your cousin and his wife?"

"No, because Kunzite and I actually had some business matters to discuss. It had nothing to do with family ties. It was a business dinner."

He just didn't understand what I was getting at! Ah! Idiot! Angry, I got out of the car, slammed the door shut, and walked along the road for a bit. I heard his door close as well, and I turned around. Diamond's stubborn expression hardened when he noticed my agitated reaction. His eyes sparkled with tension, and he pressed his lips together.

"It was just a dinner, Usagi! Stop making such a drama out of it and get back in the car!"

I walked briskly towards him and poked my index finger against his steel chest. "No! That was not just a dinner! That was a dinner with your family, at least a part of it. That's something completely different! Kaori at least thinks I'm your partner."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me tightly against him, tilted his head, and his lips met mine. "Tonight, you still belong to me."

I pushed him back a bit. "Diamond, I am not your possession. I don't belong to you or anyone else, only myself." I turned to walk away again, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him. The familiar desire flared in his eyes, and my pulse quickened. I tried to push my inner junkie back into its corner. No. I was mad at him. No sex without understanding. Maybe he would understand that language. I turned away from his embrace.

"What is this going to be?" he shouted as I got back in the car.

"I'm sitting in the car. You can keep driving." He clearly hadn't expected that, as he stared at me in astonishment.

We spent the rest of the way in silence. I lay lengthwise on the bed in the bedroom, contemplating. Occasionally, I saw Diamond pacing back and forth on the terrace, talking on the phone, without approaching him. It was our last evening. Tomorrow morning, I would be leaving again. Then the chapter with Diamond would be over. He had even agreed to distance himself from me and make way for Seiya... A strange feeling in my stomach made itself known.

Three men, three names for me. It would all be finally over soon... Bunny, Usagi, and my darling...

No one would ever address me as Bunny again, as Mamoru was the only one who used that name. He would soon become a father... Our relationship had been perfect for a long time, almost too good to be true. And then everything fell apart... Just over a year ago, we were so happy. Who would have thought our relationship would look like this today...

Some still called me Usagi, mostly business clients, but if Diamond distanced himself from me, I would never hear my name from his mouth again. With that unique bedroom voice... I would never again experience our little adventures. No one would ever push my buttons and arouse me sexually like he did... At that thought, I glanced at the terrace, but he was gone.

Instead, I was left with the name "darling" that Seiya had given me. Seiya, who always made me laugh, who was always lovingly there for me and took care of me. He even cut his tour short just to be with me after the accident. Plus, he had written that breathtaking song for me. A slight fluttering sensation filled me as I thought of him, and the melody was already playing in my mind again. I sent a message to Seiya: "I'll be back tomorrow, not sure exactly when. Let's have breakfast together the day after tomorrow."

Yes, Seiya was understandably still a bit angry, but we would work it out, I was sure of it. Otherwise, he wouldn't have played that song at the concert.

With Haruka staying close to me, I felt a bit more relaxed about Saphir as well. However, I hadn't forgotten Kaori's words about him. It was a clear warning.

Diamond had now sat down on a chair on the terrace, directly in my line of sight. There was a glass of wine on the table next to him. I gathered my courage. After all, it was our last evening. I didn't want to leave on bad terms with him. I watched him for a while before opening the terrace door and approaching him. I placed my hand on his shoulder from behind in a reconciliatory manner. "May I join you?" I asked softly. His response was just a nod towards the empty chair.

He pulled out a second glass from a small basket and poured some white wine for me as well. Silently, we sat next to each other, sipping the cool wine and listening to the sound of the waves.

"So, the singer..." Diamond finally spoke after what felt like an eternity of silence.

I lowered my gaze. "Yes."

"And what about the other one? The doctor?"

The memories of Mamoru and his confession overwhelmed me, and my stomach clenched painfully. First, there was the secret of his illness, then the Rei situation, and on top of that, the child. It was all just a shattered mess. I needed a moment to compose myself, otherwise, my voice would break, I could feel it.

"Mamoru has someone else, and he's going to be a father..." I couldn't say more. I took a big sip of wine and tried to blink away the tears that were already making their way to the tear ducts.

Diamond let out a dull "Hmm..."

There was suddenly a peculiar atmosphere between Diamond and me. There was so much left unsaid in the air, but neither of us addressed it. We had never had such a strange dynamic before. Usually, we would throw everything at each other and then passionately make up.

Kaori's words echoed in my mind again: "They would do anything to make their heart's ladies happy." Could it be that I had overlooked something this whole time? No, otherwise, he would have said something. He never held back his words. If he had feelings for me, he would show or tell me. Instead, he had agreed without resistance to leave me alone once I returned to Tokyo. That spoke for itself. He would surely find someone else soon... Someone else who would experience that unique sex with him. I lightly bit my lower lip as I thought of our many little adventures.

Diamond suddenly stood up, briefly stooped to the basket, and then went to the railing overlooking the open sea. Since it was already dark, I could only vaguely make out that he was holding something small in his hand. His eyes were fixed on the dark horizon. Then he swung his arm and threw something into the sea.

I stood up and positioned myself next to him. "What was that? What did you just throw into the sea?"

"None of your business. It's gone now, and that's good." That was typical Diamond, refusing to explain or use too many words. God forbid someone would understand him.

A cool breeze gradually picked up, and I glanced to the side. Diamond was still staring at the horizon, his face, as usual, revealing no emotions. I placed my hand on his.

"I'm going to bed. Are you coming?" If that wasn't an opportunity for him, I don't know what is. But instead of a provocative or suggestive remark, he simply shook his head. "Later, I have to make some calls and sort out a few things."

I shuffled back to the room, exchanged my summer dress for a nightgown, and got into bed. What was happening to him all of a sudden? I tried to stay awake until he joined me, but eventually, my eyes just closed.

The next morning, his side of the bed remained untouched. Had he slept in one of the other rooms? I tiptoed through the house cautiously. Maria had beautifully set the table again, this time with two plates. So he must still be somewhere here. I took another look down the hallway and listened.

"Are you looking for something?"

When Diamond's voice suddenly sounded, I flinched and turned around. Oh, he startled me. Where did he come from all of a sudden?

"Um... yes, you."

He seemed to be back to his usual self, as a mischievous grin appeared on his lips once again. I approached him with a uneasy feeling.

"When... when is the return flight?"

Diamond took a sip from his cup, probably coffee.

"Usagi, it's a private jet. It flies whenever you want..." He used his index finger to tilt my chin slightly upward. "...do you want to go back already?" Yes, he was definitely back to his usual self because that lustful flicker in his eyes had returned.

On one hand, I would love to stay in this paradise forever, but on the other hand, Seiya was waiting for me in Tokyo, and I couldn't wait to see him again. But somehow, my heart felt heavy at the thought of stepping on Japanese soil again. Would this whole thing with Diamond be over then? It didn't change anything.

"I... I think so. Can you take me to the plane after breakfast?"

He released my chin and turned away from me. "Let me know when you're ready. I'll be waiting outside. I have some things to sort out."

And just like that, he was gone.

So, I sat alone at the breakfast table again, but I had little appetite. Diamond sat on the terrace, resting his forehead thoughtfully on his fingers. I gripped my cup tightly as I watched him.

I couldn't resist. A few seconds later, I stood in front of him. I had to feel him one last time. He looked up at me in surprise. I took hold of his hand and pulled him to his feet, then guided his hand to my hip. "One last time," I whispered softly into his ear and kissed my way down his neck. He didn't need to be told twice; his hands were instantly everywhere on my body. He lifted me onto his hips again and carried me to the bedroom. I don't know how many times we did it, how many times he brought me to climax, but now... the farewell had come.

During the drive to the airport, we hardly exchanged a word with each other. The atmosphere was tense, but in a special way. He lifted my suitcase out of the car and pressed a kiss on my cheek. "If anything happens, let me know," he whispered to me before leaving me alone. His tone was noticeably softer than usual, almost concerned. With heavy steps, I entered the airport without looking back at him. I had made a decision, and I had to follow through with it.

As soon as I landed in Tokyo, I wanted to look ahead, towards a future with Seiya. Massaru was already at the airport, waiting for me one last time. Before meeting Seiya, however, I needed to talk to Motoki and Minako. I would explain everything to them and share my decision. After all, they were my two best friends.

"Could you please drive me to the Crown Café?" I asked Massaru, and true to his nature, he nodded.

I used the time during the car ride to quickly send two messages.

Come to the Crown, we need to talk. sent to Minako

Landed safely, can't wait for tomorrow. sent to Seiya

The drive to the Crown didn't take long. As I got out, I tightened my coat around me; it was cold. What I wouldn't give for the temperatures in the Philippines right now. I bid farewell to Massaru and rolled my pink suitcase behind me.

Motoki could surely catch me up on the latest gossip until Mina arrived. I pushed open the door, and as Motoki caught sight of me, he laughed across the counter.

"Usa, do you have a sunburn on your face? In the middle of winter?" he asked as I approached.

"Yes, I was on a business trip to the Philippines," I laughed shyly. Business trip, yes, that was at least the official version that I would stick to in front of Motoki.

Just as I was about to take my usual seat, I froze in the middle of the movement. This couldn't be true. He was sitting in my spot, and he looked really bad. He was pale and had dark circles under his eyes. Mamoru, what had happened to him? I looked back at Motoki, who just shook his head frantically.

"It's okay, Toki, I know it's your spot, Bunny," he slurred and moved one stool over without looking at me.

Was he drunk? At this time! I discreetly looked at the clock: 3:28 PM. There was a half-empty beer in front of him. What happened here in the last two days?