Akiaya left his room and allowed the nurse to enter. She was an older woman that has been with them from the time Amor was one. He was nineteen now. Having lived this long most people thought he wouldn't make it to the age of five. Amor's quality of life was enhanced as much as possible with the family's money. His nurse, Emma, made sure to gently push him to try for a sense of normalcy. She treated him like he was her own son. Akiaya watched them for a minute before heading upstairs to her room. She liked that Emma was always good to Amor. It made her happy knowing that no matter what there was someone he could trust.
Akiaya's mind went back thinking how she set up Victor. She was a very detailed person, needing everything to have specific possible outcome in order for her to feel like it was a success. She was startled from her thoughts by a phone call from Chun-Hei. "Chu what's up?""Don't tell me you forgot?""Forgot? What did I forget?""We're going out to celChun-Hei an Victor held hands as they walked over to his car. He let go of her hand to get in on the driver side. Internally she felt he was being distant. A suspicious feeling lodged itself deep within her heart. She could tell he was off, that they were off, but just as soon as the doubt crept in she banished it just as quickly. Chu opened the door for herself and got in. The lively conversation she heard in the backseat made her feel less lonely. Everyone buckled their seatbelts, but Chun-Hei angled her body so that she could talk to both Akiaya and Takeyasu. It didn't occur to her to not bring up Akiaya's two dimensional boyfriend. "Takeyasu I have to thank you for saving her from a life of loneliness. She was hardcore intent on marrying her 2d bae."Akiaya's eyes widen at her cousin statement and she started to clear her throat. "Shut up Chu.""What don't tell me you're embarrassed now?""No. I'm not embarrassed but you saying embarrassing things so shut up.""But y
Akiaya followed along side of him looking a bit confused. When he stopped there was a pause before he moved in to kiss her. Takeyasu pulled her body into his, trying his hardest to melt her into his own. He desperately wanted them to be one. Akiaya tugged at his back holding on as he kissed her deeper. Her lungs were beginning to burn when he let go of her. She was gasping for air as they looked at each other with heated eyes. Their lips were about to come together once more when a loud ahem startled them from their own world. Akiaya looked down to the floor as her cheeks were flushed from being caught. Takeyasu stepped back away from her and looked away. "Sorry. Um we'll go to our table." The person that had came was the host. He gave them a gentle smile before making his way to the restroom.Chun-Hei felt a warmth gathering in her stomach. She moved away from Victor to check her handbag. She always made sure to carry a spare tampon just in case. As she rummaged through he
Their meal went off without any other discussion about the reproductive system. Although the entire time Takeyasu was wondering if by any small chance she could actually be carrying his child. He would constantly glance down at her hidden stomach. It's been roughly three months since their one night stand and the descend into courtship. His memory of how the female body worked in that regard was rusty, practically nonexistent. Akiaya noticed he was in a daze during their meal. "Are you feeling alright? We didn't make you lose your appetite did we? You've barely touched your meal.""… Ah no. I'm fine. Was thinking about the first wedding show I ever did."She tilts her head to the side confused."It was a wedding and dual fashion show. I even started a new branch for the tikes."She started to express her fascination by sharing what Lauren had told her. "Oh, that's awesome! My friend was telling me how her company just opened up a children models division. That's so aweso
Akiaya thought to call her driver to take them both but decided against it. She went to get her Audi R8 from the garage. "Come on. Just don't touch anything my dad's very first car is in here. He got it when he was studying overseas. So it's his pride and joy.""What kind of car did he drive? Was it a Ferrari?" He looked on tickled to see the difference between a Ferrari from the 1980's to one from the year 2019. He was shocked to see a well kept older car. The back said Cimarron with an older Cadillac emblem on it. "Is this the car? It's weird."She laughed at his confusion. "Yes. He's had the car since before I was born. He got it in his early twenties and my mom said they've made plenty wonderful memories in it so they didn't think it would be wise to sell it." He nodded in understanding. Akiaya may not have understood the memories they were taking about but he did. It caused him to chuckle at her naivety. She looked at him with her head tilted. Quickly he cough
The woman stopped, rubbing her hand through her wavy hair, and smiled. She looked at Akiaya meekly before giving her an answer. "Thank you! I did it myself. I have a date tonight.""Oh that's great good luck on your date."The woman gave her another smile, then looked at her dubiously. "Miss? How do you get your hair like that? And how is your skin so smooth and dark?"Akiaya was taken by surprise at her questions. "Ah well I'm biracial." She had worn her hair down in her wavy masse glory."Wow! It's uncommon to see someone of your nature here. That's pretty um unique. I bet you were bullied growing up."Akiaya thought back on her time in school as they walked back to the elevator. The only time she was shunned was when she took up for Takeyasu. Looking back on that time in their history it made her smile. "Actually…." Before she could finish her sentence the woman spoke again. Her words made Akiaya upset."Well being bullied is a character building exercise.
Akiaya left the hotel a few minutes afterwards. It made her happy to know that Chu would be happy. All she ever wanted was for Chun-Hei to be happy even if that means to be with a jerk. Hopping into her car she headed back to her own home. Once she made it home the sign for an open apartment was still out front. Snapping a picture she sent it to Takeyasu. It was a long day, she only had enough time to take off her makeup and fall into bed. She didn't see the response from him right after. He had sent her a winking face.The next day Akiaya reached the office. Tye practically ran up to her out of breath. He stopped just in front of her doubles over panting. "Miss Akiaya. I have finished reorganizing Mr. Johnston's schedule and I have booked a 10-day vacation for the two of them starting in a few days. Will that suffice?""Yes of course. This will be wonderful. Now I will be borrowing Victor later today so that he can help me with a gift for Chu. I'll let you k
Akiaya and Victor both got into her car. Her driver offered to take them to the mall but she refused. This was a time she wanted to probe him and poke holes into his façade. She headed in the direction of Galleria Department Store. It is an upscale luxury store. On their ride over she spoke to him. "Do you know what size she wears?"He looked over at her then back to the road. "Are you implying that we've had sex?""Well yeah. Chu isn't a virgin. She' done it before. Are you saying in the 2 years you've been together you two haven't?"He could only clear his throat. It made since to her now as to why he was stepping out on her. He was tired of waiting but that still didn't absolve him of his wrong doing. Cheating is harmful not only to the body but to the soul. It also says a lot about the person that's doing the cheating. She stopped at the red light and looked at him. "So I assume you wouldn't know her size by looking at it right?""What the hell kind of guy do y
Victor looked at Chun-Hei with the shock on his face. "What do you mean a vacation? Are we going somewhere?"That question caused The women to both turn to them and smile. Chun-Hei hugged him with a wide smile on her face. "Yes! Aki arranged for us to be together for a couple of weeks. Isn't she wonderful?""She's something alright." He turned to look at Akiaya with an indescribable smile on her face. It was as if she held a hint of smugness in that smile mixed with mischievousness and disdain. It was a smile he would never want to see again. Victor turned to her and bowed. "Thank you for looking out for me. I promise to keep my promise to make Chu happy."The smile that was on Akiaya's face vanished. Her eyebrow arched at his proclamation. It took everything in her to not react to him indifferently. "Sure. Just keep her the only one satiated and we wont have any of problems." She turned around and left. Being in his presence annoyed her to the point where she could'v
Lu had remained in the hallway until everyone had left. He wished he could continue pretending to be caring towards her but they knew of his deception it wouldn't be smart unless he managed to say he forgot in a moment of panic. With that thought in mind he walked out of the hospital to determine the best course of action.Night had fallen by the time Akiaya had woken up. She felt the familiar weight on her hand. Looking over she the person holding her hand she seen Takeyasu resting his head on his other hand. She rolled her eyes at how uncomfortable he looked. Akiaya smoothed his hair down with her hand. Memories of that night flitted back to her. How his hair cloaked her head and shoulders. He took very great care of his hair. She had hoped that their child would have more of his genetics than her own. Thinking of their child she started to shake him awake. "Take! Takeyasu! Wake up!""Mmm… why you want?""The baby? Is the baby ok?"He turned his head towards her
The car pulled up to the quiet house. No one said a word. As they ascended the stairs. Amor and Emma were waiting in front of the door. They had heard the news of Akiaya being hospitalized. They were worried about her and the baby. Amor was there when the argument broke out. The news of her having a baby shocked him and her was actually happy. They all walked into the home with am anxious Amor in his chair. Just before he was able to speak, Geun Hye turned on Willow and slapped her in her face. Willow wasn't stunned by this, she knew it was going to happen, but she started to scream at him anyway while holding her cheek. "Why would you even slap me? Just because I said I hope she loses that fetus?""That's enough, Willow!" Kenisha placed her hand on her shoulder. Her voice was stern."No! I wont. You've treated me differently ever since you adopted me. I was just your token child used just for show."Kenisha was about to speak when Geun stopped her with a look. "Let her get
The seconds turned into minutes. Time seemed to drag on as they waited. It was silent in the hallway save for the whirling of machines and the clacking of shoes. Lu, finally had appeared in the hallway only to see everyone waiting. He held a tiny smile on his lips as he reveled in their despair. He wanted them to feel her pain. Just as he was turning to leave someone can walking briskly up to the elderly man sitting down. She looked annoyed at having to be pulled away from her priorities. Lu had hurried out of sight. He was standing behind a corner listening in. "Papa, what is it that you called me out here for?""Your sister is inside. She'll want to see you.""… ok? I don't need to be here with her. She's not dying." Willow changed her tine of voice, she almost sounded happy. "Is she dying? Whose going to inherit the company?"Takeyasu couldn't stand the way she was speaking any longer. Just before her father said anything he spoke up. "You are a heartless bitch! I don't
Takeyasu was just about to walk inside the hospital when he saw the same man from earlier. He stopped at the door, unwilling to go inside. Did she really let go of her feelings for him or was this just a coincidence? The man didn't see him when Takeyasu made up his mind to go in. He planned on ignoring him when he heard a small snippet of his conversation. "Yeah, i didn't tell the doctor about the baby. No, they plan on giving her something. She's in the early stages i assume so it shouldn't matter if she has a miscarriage. Yeah fine. Bye."Takeyasu wanted to punch the man right then and there but instead he rushed inside the hospital, bombarding the nurses station. "Ma'am, I need the room for Eum Akiaya. Please, it's an emergency. She's pregnant.""Sir, the patient you are referring to is not pregnant. No one has made that claim. Please take a seat and wait for a moment.""But…""Have a seat sir."Begrudgingly he went to sit down. His anxiety level was creeping
Lu held her in his arms as the paramedics came on the scene. At that moment they could hear a phone ringing. While they loaded her on to a gurney, Lu found her phone in her bag. "Forgive me." The name on the call was Chu. He wasn't sure who it was but someone needed to know what was going on. "Hello?""…" She looked at her phone to check if she dialed the right number. Seeing that she did her face twisted in anger. Her thoughts running in the direction of thievery. "Who are you? Where is Akiaya?""Do you know her? Because Akiaya is going to the hospital for collapsing.""OH MY GOD!" Chun-Hei was grabbing her purse and keys heading towards the door. "What hospital. I will meet her there? Is the baby alright?"Lu looked down at her phone when he heard that. "What baby?"Chun-Hei didn't have time to explain anything she wanted to be there for her cousin. "Let the EMT's know she is pregnant. And get the name of the hospital she is going to. Keep me updated sir. Just text
Akiaya and Lu walked and talked throughout the entire neighborhood. She did feel uncomfortable with his hand against her lower back but didn't say anything. It's not like he meant anything by it. They started to pass by a café when her stomach began to growl. She looked away bashfully trying to hide her embarrassment. "It sounds like you haven't eaten anything. Would you like to go inside?""No, I'll ne fi…" Her stomach grumbled again making her change her mind. "Yes. But I can pay for my own meal.""No its my treat. I invited myself out on your walk. It's the least I can do.""Alright."The two of them went inside. Akiaya let him know what she wanted and he stood in line to order it. As she was glancing around the café her eyes locked on to a familiar pair of grey eyes. No it couldn't be him. He wouldn't follow her. Akiaya looked away just in time for Lu to come back to the table with her muffin and orange juice. She gave him a smile to ward off her desire to find
Willow sat in the board room with her head down. It was as if she was trying to get herself into the right frame of mind. Silently she listened as the members filed in to the room one by one. She thought of her favorite movie that always made her sad. The fake tears streamed down her cheeks. Willow took that moment to look up as the members sat down. "Forgive me for calling for this meeting but its Akiaya."Victor was also in the room when he saw how she looked. It piqued his interest. He waited to hear what she had to say."Akiaya … she… she." Willow stopped for a dramatic pause before continuing on. "She is trying to ruin the company. I've been her assistant for a month and she has not done any of the work my father permitted for her."Victor was the first person to speak, silencing all other members. "You bring this accusation to us now, when the accused is home sick at the moment. Why haven't you told us this before hand?""I was afraid she would fire me. Papa
Takeyasu had made it to the apartment. An elderly woman met him outside with a smile. "Good morning. Are you Takeyasu?"He bowed to her before standing up. "Yes, I'll take the apartment. My brother and I are tired of living in a hotel.""You don't want to look at it the decide?""I've already decided I'll take it but I should look into it so I can have the best room."The woman just shrugged her shoulders. She started to open the door when Take took the handle from her and held it open. She gave him a smile before hobbling inside. Takeyasu followed suit behind her. "Your apartment is on the second floor. Its two bedrooms. We have a community laundry room in the basement." She took him up the stairs. Takeyasu walked slowly behind her making sure she didn't fall.Once they reached the second floor. She started speaking again. "Across the hall is Akiaya apartment. Today she didn't leave for work like she normally does. I think she's sick. Its uncommon for her. She'
Takamasa couldn't understand why Willow was being so bratty at a time like this. He started to wonder if maybe she was a little on the crazy side. He obviously didn't want her to stay in a bathhouse but he knew now was the time Takeyasu needed him the most. Masa started to send her a message then deleted it. Now wasn't the time to bother her. Instead he went upstairs to see how his twin was fairing. He had it in his mind to go see Akiaya the next day.Akiaya was in her bed with food spread out around her as she played music and watched movies. She had hoped that the sounds would muffle the tears she shed as she cried into her ice cream. Just as a scene came up where the love interests confessed to each other she took a huge bite of spicy noodles. "You better make sure he didn't sleep with your sister!" she head was in a fog and her mouth was dry. She got up off her bed to grab the bottle of red wine she had in the fridge. Taking the top off she nearly drank from the bottle