YOU’RE MINE (Arranged Marriage of the Two Genius)

12. KEVIN AND AKARI

Later that night, Kevin got home and Jen surprised him.

“How's Kyoko? Is she alright? Is she sick? What's her sick?"

He smiled sweetly. "Calm down, Auntie. Kyoko is fine and there’s nothing to worry about. She won't have a sick."

“Thank goodness." Jen sighed deeply and she grinned after hearing the news.

“Oh, before I forgot. Auntie, Ojii-sama, and Oba-sama want to see you and Uncle Jero now."

“Why?" she wondered.

“I don't know." He shrugged off his shoulders.

“If that so. Okay. You go to rest and I already prepared food there in the dining so, if you want to eat just go there. Same thing with Yuki, okay?" she assured.

“Okay. Thank you, Auntie,” he commented and gave her a charming smile.

After that, he went in the direction of his room while Jen is still wondering why Ojii-sama and Oba-sama called for a meeting. After a while, Yuki got home and he headed to the stairs going straight into his room. Suddenly, Kevin knocked and Yuki opened the door.

“Why is that onii-san?" Yuki questioned without reaction in his face or something.

Kevin grinned. "Let's play."

Hereafter, Yuki and Kevin are in the garage and playing darts. All of their shot is pointed at the center of the target that no one seems to want to lose between them.

“Just for your knowledge, your Mom and Dad will be home late because Ojii-sama and Oba-sama want to meet them so, it will be you and me only in this house. Plus, Veni of course. It's so boring if we won't do anything, you know?" Kevin acknowledged.

“That's why you invited me to play?" Yuki said eying at the game.

Kevin smiled. "Exactly. You know what, I don't know why Auntie Jen is very concerned about Kyoko especially when she knew that Kyoko was brought to the hospital."

Hearing what happened to Kyoko, Yuki let go of the dart in his hand without his conscious resulting in to missed his shot for the round.

“You know her, right?" He glanced at his cousin before his chance to shoot.

“Ah, yeah," Yuki replied that sound odd. "Why did she bring to the hospital?" he questioned going back to his consciousness and trying to act normal.

“Well, Natsumi said, Kyoko's cousin, that Kyoko fell on the floor without knowing her, and then, I and Akari saw her shouting for help so, we immediately brought her to the hospital. But Uncle Yuta said that she was fine and nothing to worry about. She just needs to rest and she's fine."

“Good," Yuki muttered under his breath and pointed the dart in his hand to the target which is the center successfully.

Kevin looked at Yuki in his peripheral view and he smiled not knowing that he heard what he said.

“By the way, tomorrow is your wedding right?" Yuki changed the topic.

“Yup,” Kevin briefly responded with a smile on his face.

“Ojii-sama and Oba-sama went back here to witness the wedding of you and Akari. Congratulations." Yuki smiled.

“Yeah, it's good to know that they will come. Anyway, thank you for your greetings."

“And because of that, you'll be the one to wash the dishes later," Yuki announced chuckling.

“Wow,” Kevin awed stopping from playing, and turned to Yuki. “You did it on purpose, don't you?" he predicted.

And Yuki just laughed for answering him.

“Why would I be the one to wash the dishes?" Kevin claimed while smiling.

“Because once you get married you will not be able to cook anymore and because Akari will be the one to do that for you so, all you need to do now is to wash,” Yuki defended himself.

“Oh, so that's the reason why. That's unfair. Okay, I will be the one to wash the dishes for now and for the last time but if it is your turn sooner, I will return the favor. You'll see." Kevin agreed and he laughed with his stomach.

“Right. By the way, you lose,” Yuki replied not stopping himself to smile and ended the game.

“I thought I'm going to win this time because I told you about Kyoko but I was wrong. Hahaha!" Kevin laughed.

10 o'clock of the evening when the family Yamashita arrived and everyone's attention is at Kyoko who went upstairs quietly. Akari went to the room of Kyoko with a tray of food in her hands and when she knocked, Kyoko just let her in.

“I know you are not yet having dinner so, I made you one,” Akari acknowledged and put the tray with food on a small table near the bed where Kyoko is reading. “You need to eat." She then smiled.

“Thank you," Kyoko replied not even looking at her.

“If you need anything tell me and I will do it," Akari suggested.

Kyoko lifted her head to look at Akari blankly. "I don't need you."

When Kyoko said that to Akari, she felt hurt and her smile gone. Kyoko then went back to reading.

“You take a rest. It's your wedding tomorrow so, you need to take a rest. Don't worry about me because I'm fine,” Kyoko restricted.

“Is she worrying about me? I thought she's mad at me the whole time,” Akari said in the back of her mind changing what she felt to what Kyoko said a while ago.

“I know what's running in your mind just looking at your expression. I'm not mad or anything. I will eat later. Go and get your beauty sleep and tomorrow is your day. You don't like to look like a monster tomorrow, do you?" Kyoko told while reading.

Akari smiled. "Right, I remember you're good at reading people. Okay. You eat ha. Don't get yourself hungry. I'll go ahead."

And she walks through the door.

“I will. Thank you. Congratulations,” Kyoko replied briefly and smoothly.

Right before Akari close the door anyway she heard Kyoko that made her stops and because of that, she smiled sweetly.

“Thank you. Good night." She then closed the door.

In the middle of the night, Yuki is in the living area with lights off and sitting alone that it looks like something is bothering him, meanwhile, Kyoko is still awake and playing the piano. Her eyes are closed while playing the piano and without knowing her, Rina is at the back and hiding. Rina reminisced, When Granny Haruka was sent to her grave, Kyoko's attitude changed abruptly because she took everything emotionally and because the most important person in her life was gone. Kyoko became cold and elusive to everyone surrounds her most of all to her mother because she's blaming her and why her favorite grandmother died that took care of her since she was a child and because she was always in the work and that's why their relationship tore apart. All were affected to Kyoko and together with that was her emotions and only once in the blue moon, you'll see her genuine smile. Yuta woke up and he sighted his wife in the window standing and thinking.

“Having a broken heart is like having a broken rib. No one can see it but it hurts every time you breathe. Forgive me my daughter for all the things that I have done. I didn't mean that,” Rina again blamed herself sadly.

Yuta held both shoulders of Rina, at the back of her.

“Don't worry about Kyoko,” He murmured.

On the other hand, Yuki and Kyoko were sleeping already and, they were facing each other separately that three meteor showers passed by in the sky.

♪WEDDING RHYTHM♪

In Japan, everything was already arranged in the Garden and a lot of visitors came such as the famous friends of the bride and groom in the showbiz, negotiates, and so many to mention who was well known in the country that's why reporters are struggling around. Later on, Pres. and Mrs. Yamashita arrived together with Ima and Ankol in a very luxurious white car, followed by the family Yamashita and Francisco. The family Yamashita and Francisco stepped out from their respective cars and from there, reporters go around them immediately to have pictures, comments, and interviews but they didn't get any most of all from Yuki and Kyoko. They both didn't see each other anyways because of a lot of people around. They all got inside then. In the meantime, while everyone is messing around Akari is currently in the makeup room together with Oba-sama.

“I'm nervous," Akari said aloud with her trembling hands.

"That's normal, sweetie. You're beautiful. Everything will fall ahead."

Oba-sama smiled at her granddaughter for her to be able to comfort and stable her at the very special moment of her life. On the other side, Kyoko visited the room of the groom.

“Congratulations,” Kyoko greeted with a small smile on her lips.

“Thank you, Kyoko." Kevin grinned back.

After that Kyoko went out of the groom's room and while walking she encountered Yuki and their facial expression changed suddenly.

“What are you doing here? Are you following me?" she accused him with her knitted eyebrows.

“Why would I follow you? I'm not a stalker. Maybe it's you,” Yuki countered in return.

“No, I'm not,” she glared at him.

“You can identify attitudes and feelings by listening to the way a person speaks. I don't like to spend my precious time just because of you,” he taunted her.

“Same thing with me. I won't bother to spend my time just because of you,” she insulted him too and she gave him a sullen look. She then walks away from him but she couldn't take away the question mark in her head. “What is he doing here?"

Yuki looks after her as well confusingly. “I don't like whatever I have in my mind right now."

Later then, Kyoko took a seat beside her Dad while on the other side of her is Natsumi.

“Kyoko," Natsumi called.

“Oh?" Kyoko responded, staring at her.

“You'll be the one to sing later, right?" Natsumi asked.

“Yes, I am," Kyoko answered back and look in front.

“Is there something wrong? Is there something bothering you?" Natsumi questioned eying in front too.

“Nothing,” Kyoko denied.

“Kyoko, life is all about balance. Too much and too little can kill, the best way to balance life is setting your boundaries and learning to say enough. Kyoko, all people have sin and Yusuke is one of them-us. So, why don't you just give him another chance?" Natsumi suggested.

“You are wrong. I'm not thinking about that guy,” Kyoko said and slid her head towards Natsumi. “I'm not interested in him. Wait, did you know about what he did?" She curled her eyebrows for confusion.

Because of that, Natsumi turned her head to Kyoko and she smiled and scratched her nape.

“No,” she lied.

Kyoko retreated. "You don't even know what he did but here you are and advising me as if you know everything,” she emotionless-ly mentioned.

Natsumi faced in front and she put on a serious face. “If you just know, Kyoko,” she whispered inside of her brain.

Soon enough, the ceremony began and the pianists started to play also which is happen to be Yuki while Kyoko got surprised and stared at him quietly. Afterward, Akari came out and started walking down the aisle with Pres. and Mrs. Yamashita on both sides of her, meanwhile, Kyoko stood beside the piano and hold the microphone. Yuki tilted his head to look at her while he's playing the piano without looking.

♪RHYTHM OF A THOUSAND YEARS♪

KYOKO'S VOICE

The day we met,

Frozen I held my breath

Right from the start

I knew that I'd found a home for my heart

Beats fast

Colors and promises,

Yuki continued playing while Kyoko is singing. He stared at her with the solemn music in the background.

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?

Everyone admired the voice of Kyoko even Jen that's why she gets her camera and started videoing with her son Yuki, too. Veni at the side anyways smiled just looking to both genius in front.

But watching you stand alone?

All of my doubts suddenly go away somehow,

One step closer...

I have died every day waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you,

For a thousand years,

I'll love you for a thousand more...

(Piano solo)

Kevin laid his hand and Akari took it and they both walked sweetly and grinning at each other.

Time stands still,

Beauty in all she is,

I will be brave,

I will not let anything take away,

What's standing in front of me...

Every breath, every hour has come to this,

One step closer...

Kevin and Akari faced the priest together.

I have died every day waiting for you!

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you...

For a thousand years!

I'll love you for a thousand more...

Akari and Kevin exchanged vows to each other while Yuki and Kyoko continued to their what they're doing.

And all along I believed I would find you,

Time has brought, your heart to me,

I have loved you!

For a thousand years...

I'll love you for a thousand more...

I'll love you for a thousand more

Ohh

(Piano solo)

One step closer...

One step closer...

I have died every day waiting for you,

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you,

For a thousand years!

I’ll love you for a thousand more...

(Continues...)

The priest blessed the new husband and wife and then, he declared to the two that they may now kiss so, Kevin slowly approached Akari. That once their lips have been touched, everyone applauded loudly. While Kyoko kept on singing that she hit all of the high notes.

♪UNTIL THE END♪

♪RHYTHM OF WEDDING SONG♪

Nightfall and all were on the reception now and eating. Yuki stood beside his father who is now talking with Yuta.

“Your daughter is amazing, Buddy. Like father, like daughter." Jero chuckles.

“I know right." Yuta laughed too.

He then noticed Yuki at the side.

“Oh, you look familiar. Wait, is this already your son, Yuki?" Yuta furrowed his eyebrows at Yuki questioning him and Jero twisted his head at his son.

“Oh. By the way Yuta, this is my son Yuki. Yuki, he is Yuta, my childhood friend,” Jero introduced.

“Nice to meet you. I'm Yuki." Yuki said bowing his head slightly towards Yuta.

“So, this is Yuki already." Yuta got amazed. "Wow. You have a good-looking son, buddy,” he honestly told.

“Like father, like son." Jero chuckles.

“Nice to meet you too. Just call me Uncle." Yuta grinned and they shook hands.

“I'm glad to meet you, Uncle Yuta,” Yuki imitated.

And then, Kyoko approached her father who is talking to his long-time friend and his wife and her eyes landed at Yuki who is looking at her seriously. Her mood changed abruptly.

“Dad,” she called.

Resulting of Yuta and Jero stopped from talking and diverted their attention to her. She doesn't mind Yuki at the side anyways.

“Kyoko," Yuta mentioned. "Anyway Jero and Jen, this is my daughter Kyoko. Kyoko, this is my childhood friend Jero and his wife Jeniffer, and their only son Yuki. Call them Uncle and Auntie,” he introduced.

“Good morning Uncle Jero and Auntie Jeniffer." Kyoko bowed her head to them with her gorgeous smile.

“Nice to meet you, Kyoko. I finally meet you. The first time I saw you, you were just a baby but now you are growing. As I remember, you and Yuki, my son born in the same year and the same month. It just that he was born first before you. Hilarious,” Jero told laughing.

“Hello, Kyoko." Jen grinned.

“Hello, Auntie Jeniffer." Kyoko put a smile.

“Please just call me Jen for short." She chuckles.

“Okay, Auntie Jen,” Kyoko briefly answered.

“Oh, Kyoko!" Jen shouted and approached Kyoko excitingly. “I also have a daughter right next to him and her name is Veni Lorainne and I think it will be lovely to have a daughter-in-law like you. However, do you know that you are so beautiful?" she asked obviously and cheerfully.

Kyoko grinned forcefully as she got shocked by Jen’s actions.

“Anyway, do you know my son, Yuki?" shw asked gesturing for Yuki while Yuki looks away from them.

Kyoko smirked. “Yes, I do know him very well."

“You do? How?" Jen asked curiously.

“How do I not know him?" Kyoko smirked and Yuki turned his head to her. “He is prominent all around the world so, how do I not know him?" she sarcastically taunted.

Jen wondered and stared at Yuki and Kyoko back and forth because of their reaction and meaningful gaze at each other.

“How are you? You have a good speech on your graduation. Congratulations anyway,” Yuki seriously said.

“Thank you.” Kyoko smirked mischievously at him.

“By the way, Kyoko, my daughter!" Jen cut the pressure in the air and held Kyoko's hands together with hers while Kyoko got surprised because of what she heard from her. “Did I mention that you are so beautiful from afar, especially in this very near position? You know what, a while ago while I'm staring at you, you look like a Goddess who came down from heaven. Literally. It's very nice meeting you Kyoko, my daughter!"

She hugged Kyoko tightly while giggling while Kyoko has nothing to say and she got squeezed. Jen then let go of Kyoko eventually and look back to Yuki.

“Yuki, you didn't tell me that you have a beautiful friend like her,” she told.

“Why would I say? And who says she's my friend?" Yuki mumbled at the side looking away from them.

“Kyoko, can I have a picture with you?" Jen giggles.

And Kyoko gave her a shy smile for an answer and they took a picture together even though Kyoko feels uneasy and uncomfortable.

“You are so beautiful, Kyoko,” she mentioned after the pictorial. "Um... Yuki, come here!" she called Yuki for another picture that she grabbed his wrist.

“What?" he immediately protested.

“I will take you and Kyoko for a picture." Jen cheerfully stated then she pushed Yuki to Kyoko. “Is it okay for you, Kyoko?" she asked for Kyoko's consent.

“It's okay, Auntie,” Kyoko agreed innocently and Yuki gave him a knitted eyebrow but she just smirked.

“Get over yourself, son," Jen called Yuki.

Yuki has nothing to do so, he placed himself to the side of Kyoko while Jen is checking or correcting the lens of the camera, and Yuta, Jero, Kevin, and Akari were talking at the side.

“Are you insulting me?" Yuki murmured enough for Kyoko to hear.

“Why, is it insulting you?" Kyoko sarcastically returned the favor, smirking.

“No, of course not,” Yuki replied and grinned looking at her. “I'm not a moron."

Kyoko’s smile faded away that she immediately twisted her head in his direction while Jen pushed the button already. Jen takes a look at the photo and she grinned because of the reaction of her son in the picture that was smiling at the camera mischievously for the first in a while and also at Kyoko.

“Honey, let's eat!" Jero got in the view and looked to Yuta again. "You wanna come?" he invited.

Eventually, the family Yamashita and Francisco shared with Pres. and Mrs. Yamashita, Ima, and Ankol at one long table.

To be continued...

Afterward, Yuki was in his room and he’s pacing back and forth while holding his phone and he’s hesitating if he’s going to chat Kyoko or not after what he heard happened to her. He’s worried sick for her. And so, he sat down to his desk and opened the chatbox of him and her that he started pressing into his phone saying, ‘Hey! I heard what happened to you. What’s up?’ But he shook his head in dismay and deleted his text. He pursed his lips while staring at his phone and to Kyoko’s name worriedly until he put it down and he stood to go to his bed and closed the lights. He had decided not to text or call her because he might creep her out that worried him and so, he just sleep.