Chapter 17

He threw himself into the void. His father screamed his name and fell to his knees. He was crying and even vomited from grief. "Cut" said the director.

Kuu was still shaking with sobs, he rushed to see his son. The security guys were bringing Ren back, he was pale and exchanged a look with his father. Everything was fine. Kuu let out a long sigh and with a few more grey hairs returned to his dressing room. This take had to be the right one!

- It's good! The director shouted.

- Thank God, Ren thought. He still had adrenaline pumping through his veins. He needed to take a break.

- 15 minutes break, declared the director.

Ren joined Kuu in his dressing room, his father offered him a beer. It was 9am but Ren accepted it willingly, he needed something to relax a bit.

- How are you son?

- OK, but it's impressive! To think some people do this for fun...

- You received news from Kyoko-chan.

- Yes, a selfie at her place. Look!

- She is very beautiful, you have chosen well Kuon.

- I know.

The shooting resumed and they shot all the desert scenes in less than three weeks. Ren had become friends with Enrique who played the guy who wanted to kill him in the film. There was a really good atmosphere. At night they all slept in the same hotel which had strengthened the bonds within the team. They had named Ren "el Pequeño" because of his young age and they were having fun watching him check his phone every two minutes to get news of his girlfriend.

Kyoko was due in 2 days, Ren would have a week break, Kuu only had 3 days break.

Ren was so impatient to see her. These last three weeks she had let him see little moments of her life. Her room where Queen Rosa, Corn and Corn-fairy were stored. Her life at Daruma-ya, her landlords. The room of the love me section with Kanae and Chiori. Bridge rock. BoxR. The lotus in the mire. The high school. Her meals too, as if to set a good example for him. But he was missing her, he wanted to hug her and kiss her.

2 days… Kyoko was tense, she was going to meet his parents, so it seemed official! She already loved his father but was a little afraid of his mother.

Eventually, the day of departure arrived, and she flew to the USA. It was Ren who came to pick her up with his mother's jaguar. He kissed her as if it was the end of the world and she blushed to the ears. The people around them seemed indifferent, which reassured her. They were no longer in Japan.

She was shocked by the size of the highways, the cars, the buildings. It's a country suited to his size she thought as she looked at Ren.

Arriving at his house, Kyoko was really troubled, his family was obviously very rich, she didn't feel like she belonged here. Suddenly the door opened, and Julie Hizuri ran up to her and, to Kyoko big surprise, took her in her arms.

- Thank you so much Kyoko chan for saving my Kuon. I am forever grateful to you.

- Let the poor little girl breathe. How are you Kyoko-chan? I'm so happy to see you again.

- Hello, I am very happy to meet you. Please call me Kyoko.

Before entering the house Kyoko noticed a swan statuette in the grass. She asked Julie:

- Do you also like this brand, I call it Odette.

- Julie laughed, which made her beautiful golden hair tremble.

- Yes Kyoko, I am the head of this brand, and I created this product in homage to my mother who was a ballerina at the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. It is our flagship product.

- You created Odette? Kyoko had stars in her eyes.

- If you want, I'll take you to visit our shop. You'll take all the products you want. Is it okay for us to have a girls' afternoon?

- Yes Mrs. Hizuri.

- Julie, please, Mrs. Hizuri is my husband's mother.

- Thank you, Julie-san.

Kuu had prepared a light meal for them so that Kyoko could go to bed early.

Then Ren led her to her room, not without showing her his and her picture that was on the wall. On the threshold he kissed her but noticed that she was not comfortable. He whispered a good night my love and kissed her hair.

- She is so beautiful, her mother tells him, and her English is impeccable.

- She is a diligent student, her son replied. She gets very good grades.

- And she's a good actress, Kuu added. She impressed me with her role as Kuon when I was in Japan.

- Yes, she is impressive, I think she will become one of the greatest actresses in Japan. I really like her a lot. I am glad you like her too. Good night.

Ren kissed his parents goodbye and went upstairs to bed.

- We can't take all of this, Kyoko declared in front of the basket full of luxury beauty products that Julie was holding.

- Sure, you can, do you want to get something for your friends?

- Can I take Odette from them?

Julie added two swan-shaped bottles of cream, then headed to the checkout.

- Hello Mrs. Hizuri said the saleswoman. She scanned all the items. I'll put all that on an expense note?

- Yes, thank you, Julie replied. And now we're going to have a spa! She declared enthusiastically.

Towels around the body, Kyoko and Julie were in the steam room. Kyoko had a hard time getting used to the humid heat but now she began to relax. Ren's mother was adorable. Kyoko was touched by all her attentions.

While talking, Kyoko confessed her problems with her own mother. The fact that the latter did not love her because she had been betrayed by Kyoko's father. She told her about her emotional disappointment when she thought she loved her childhood friend Shotaro. She told how he had used her to realize his dream, becoming a singer, then how he had let her down once he was famous. But she no longer blamed him, thanks to him she had been able to meet wonderful people such as Kanae, Yashiro, the president, Chiori, Maria-chan and especially thanks to him she had found Ren.

Julie listened kindly, this young girl had suffered a lot, like her son. She asked her questions from time to time to understand better.

After the hammam they were treated to a black soap scrub, Kyoko loved it. When they left the spa they found a restaurant and ate while talking about Ren. Julie was crazy about her son, she had missed him so much. She and Ren were very close, they had done a lot of stupid things together behind Kuu's back. She told him about that weekend in Las Vegas where Kuon had fought because she was being hit on so much by other men.

After eating Julie took Kyoko on Rodeo drive... Kyoko was amazed.

- Please let me buy you a dress and shoes, let's say the dress is for Kuon...

Kyoko understood that there was no point in resisting, in the Dior store Julie found her a pretty black dress. After she bought her a pair of Louboutin with rhinestones and a big crystal on the front. They were Cinderella's shoes, Kyoko thought. Julie warned her anyway:

- These shoes are pure torture, but they are a must have in an actress's wardrobe. Julia bought the matching purse and they went home.

On the road Julie exclaimed:

- How about you and Kuon go on a date tonight, just the two of you, as a surprise for Kuon. Okay?

- But...

- When we get back, I'll book a restaurant, and we'll get ready. You'll look great.

- Ok... But a family restaurant, I don't know how to behave in public yet.

When Ren came home that evening, he found his mother alone in the living room.

- Where is Kyoko asked Kuu

- Oh she's coming... You can come down, sweetheart.

Ren didn't even stumble over the " sweetheart ", his brain had just been short circuited by the appearance of HIS sweetheart. She was wearing a black lace dress that reached her knees. The dress showed her beautiful round shoulders, and the back of the dress was open. Her mother had done her make up, her eyes were underlined in grey, emphasizing their amber color. She had put a headband full of rhinestones on her hair that matched the purse and the dizzying shoes. Cinderella's shoes he thought, that was so her !

She was beautiful. He came over and kissed her hand.

- You're beautiful Kyoko, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Hey! You're almost taller than me!

- Kuon, do you want to go out with me tonight?

- If you give me time to make myself presentable, no problem.

He rushed to his room, took a shower, and put on black pants and a charcoal shirt. He dried his hair and put on some gel. He was ready.

Before leaving he gave his phone to his father so he could take a picture of them. This picture would go directly on the wall of his room. They posed in front of the house and smiled at the camera.

- Could you send it to me? I will forward it to Moko San.

- Of course, where are we going?

- On the "back brothers".

- Great, this is my favorite restaurant. They have giant margaritas. And their decor is amazing, on the theme of the Mexican revolution. Viva Zapata! Caramba!

He parked in front of the restaurant and gave his keys and a tip to the parking attendant. Then he entered the restaurant leading Kyoko with a protective arm around her waist. She was overdressed for that dinner, but she didn't care; she was happy to be with Ren.

They sat at their table and ordered a large margarita with two straws even though Kyoko wasn't old enough to drink here. Kyoko thought it was very good. They ordered a plate of carne asada for Ren and tamales for Kyoko. They ate their food while chatting about their friends. Yashiro San was dating Yuriko San again. And Kanae was dating Murasame San. They all looked happy.

At the end of the meal, which Ren hadn't finished, Ren noticed that Kyoko had drunk almost the entire margarita by herself.

- Honey there's quite a bit of alcohol in this cocktail.

- You're the one driving, she said with a wink.

After paying they left the restaurant, Kyoko was dancing on her high heels while singing

- I love you ren. I love you Corn. I love you Kuon.

Ren was happy with this display of affection. But he was afraid for her... Her first hangover! His mother was going to kill him.

When he parked in front of the house, she wanted to go to the beach to look at the stars. Once there she took off her shoes and tights and entered the cold water.

- Phew, that feels good, your mother was right these shoes are torture... But they are so beautiful!

- Kyoko we should go home, you're going to catch a cold.

- No, everything is fine, but then she was destabilized by a big wave and disappeared into the water.

- Kyoko! ren was already rushing to her.

Kyoko came out of the ocean coughing and shivering. Suddenly sobered up. Ren led her into the beach pavilion and helped Kyoko take off her soaked dress. She was naked, her arms across her chest, he handed her a towel to dry herself. Wrapped in her towel Kyoko was still shivering. Ren opened the bed, took off his shoes and slipped under the covers.

- Come on, he said softly.

Kyoko came to snuggle up against him. He was warm and he smelled good, a scent of licorice and cedar and his own scent, intoxicating. Ren closed his arms and Kyoko knew that he was her refuge. He kissed her and she knew that he would lead her to doom. He kissed well, she could tell despite her lack of experience. His large hands massaged her shoulders then ventured into her back under the towel, they caressed the hollow of her lower back. She had a shiver of pleasure, thinking that she was cold he pulled up the blanket. To his surprise she kissed him and stuck herself even closer to him. The heat of his body warmed her quickly. So timidly she undid the buttons of his shirt, opened it a little and kissed his exposed skin. Even if he tried to stay calm on the surface Ren was seriously troubled. He didn't really know how to react and let her explore his body as she pleased. She slid his shirt down his back, the sleeves trapping his hands behind his back. She began to caress him more boldly, then kisses followed caresses, and finally she applied herself to giving him a hickey under his left collarbone.

- You are mine, she said, looking into his eyes.

- All yours.

He freed his hands and cupped her beautiful face, her mascara had run and her hair was messy.

- I love you Kyoko

And he kissed her passionately, his hands venturing to her buttocks. He pinned her against him but displeased he got rid of the wet towel. They were naked against each other. Ren kissed Kyoko's neck, then he went down to the limits of her breasts. She was salty. When she arched against him, he took this as a sign that he could continue. He massaged her chest and continued his path kissing her stomach. She was throbbing under him, sighs escaped her. She lifted her head to look at him. His green eyes shone with desire and she had ruffled his hair by clinging to it. He was an incitement to love.

- I love you kyoko. Let me show you how much I love you.

He took her in his arms. She gave herself up completely, languid with the pleasure she was discovering. Then gently Ren removed her panties and even more gently he caressed the inside of her thighs, then higher. Kyoko jumped when he touched her most intimate place, but it was pleasant, so she let him do. He was skillful and brought her to orgasm quickly, she moaned his name and then her whole body relaxed with pleasure. She snuggled into his arms, whispered "I love you" and fell asleep.

I guess I just have to jump into the ocean too, Ren thought bitterly. I gave her her first orgasm, he thought proudly. Well, let's think about something else, something horrible like crushed puppies or Donald Trump's last speech. There, it's better...

With that he kissed her hair and fell asleep too.