Tanabata Lovers 4

Previous chapters: After marrying into the Fujisawa family, Hanaki was treated badly by Kazuya. Nevertheless, she didn't resent him for that. Not only did Kazuya treated Hanaki inhumanely, but Miya, who liked Kazuya, also treated Hanaki so. On an occasion, Hanakiw as drowned, and Kazuya seemed to have changed his attitude towards her.


Kazuya, hasn't been home since last night. It's all my fault. I should be the one to leave, not him.This is his own house. Why? Why am I so useless? I'm unwanted, abandoned, useless. Why am I even alive? I can't even please my husband, though we are forced to marry...

Hanaki started to cry, again. That was the third time, and it wasn't noon yet. She didn't have her breakfast. No appetite, was what she said. She held her semi-finished woolen sweater, which she initially intended to give to Kazuya as his Christmas present. Unfortunately, her intention was shattered to pieces. Their relationship worsened. Gentle, kind, and accommodating woman, paired with Cold, inconsiderate man. They were totally the opposite.

"Young Lady, please have your breakfast now. Or Madam will be mad at us. Young lady..."

I... I just don't have the appetite to, but... Please... Leave me alone.

Hanaki washed her face in the bathroom, dried it, and opened the door. The face of the servant lightened up.
"Young lady."She bowed to Hanaki. A rare scene to the socialites, Hanaki helped her up.
"Please don't bow down to me next time. We are all the same. And please do tell the others as well."Said Hanaki, smiling, The servant's eyes turned bright.
"Yes, young lady."
"And... Could you... please take my breakfast here? I'm not feeling well so... I don't think I want to go down."
"Yes, young lady. Right away."The servant went away, and Hanaki tidied herself up, before going to greet Yuri, which was her main duty everyday.
Several hours had passed, and Hanaki was reluctant to send lunch to Kazuya.

That lady... Miya... She must be there... this time...

It was unexpected to Hanaki, that Kazuya and Miya weren't at the office. Hanaki waited inside Kazuya's office. While at Kaze's office...

"All have been done. Now please clean up the mess for me. I will be going for lunch."
"Yes, Sir. By the way, Sir. It seems that the lady who often came to send lunch to Director Kazuya, is here. Are you going to have lunch with her again?"Kaze thought for a while, while his secretary looked at him.
"Good idea. I will be eating with her."
"Who is she, Sir?"
"....you'll know, someday."Kaze smiled, and left his office.

Alone again. I'm always alone, in a cold room. Wherever I am, I'm alone. My real parents abandoned me. I have to part with my foster parents. I'm alone in Fujisawa household. No one to keep me company. No friends in this foreign city. No attention from husband. Am I going to live the rest of my life, like this? Kazuya... He hates me...

Suddenly the door opened, Hanaki stood up immediately, and turned around.
"Kaze..."
"Hanaki... You, why are you crying, huh?! What's wrong?!"
"I... no.."
"Are you sick? Feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
"No, just, something got into my eye so..."
"Uh.."
"What are you doing here Kaze? Looking for Kazuya? He was not here since I came."
"No, no. I came for you. Now, I bet you haven't had your lunch, again. Wanna go?"
"But, I... Kazuya's lunch.."
"Forget it. He must have had his already. Let's go!"Kaze grabbed Hanaki's hand, and headed for the door, just when it was opened.
"Hey, that was nice! We should go more often, okay?"Miya was seen crossing her hand with Kazuya's.
"Brother... Miya..."
"Ah! Hi, Kaze! And..."Miya threw a despising glance to Hanaki,and looked away arrogantly.
"What are you guys doing here?"Asked Kazuya, gazing at their hands. Kaze realised, and let Hanaki's hand go.
"Hanaki sends your lunch here, but you weren't around, so I kept her company. Good, now that you're back, you can have yours while we have ours."Kaze said confidently, purposely emphasised every words he said,just to upset Kazuya.
"Ah? That's too bad. We had our lunch already, Right? Kazuya?"Miya smiled to Kazuya, trying to be as intimate as possible. Again, she threw a despising glance to Hanaki.
"What? You had your lunch while Hanaki waited here for you? With and empty stomach?"
"No, Kaze.."
"Miya, you go out first."Said Kazuya, while looking at the lunchbox Hanaki brought. Miya went out after staring at Hanaki.
"Hanaki, could you please wait for me outside?"Miya nodded, and went out after being told so by Kaze.
"What do you want to say, Kaze?"
"Your behaviour towards Hanaki. That's too much brother. Once made her cry, outside your room. Then she drowned. What 's next? You're going to push her off the balcony? From your room?"
"Kaze! Watch your mouth!"
"Brother, it's you who should. You have been harsh to her. Can you weigh how much tears she had shed for you?"
"I have never agreed to this marriage. I cannot be nice to her."
"Neither does she! Both of you are forced to marry! But has she been harsh to you? Never! Has she opposed you? Never, I believe so. But you? You treated her, even lower than a servant. Brother, introspect."While at the same time, outside of Kazuya's office.
"Hey, pauper! Would you just stop coming? You're so bothersome! Especially to Kazuya. You're just a hindrance to our happiness."

I know. I'm a hindrance. To your happiness, to Kazuya's, to everyone's. I shouldn't have been born. My biological parents shouldn't have left me outside of the orphanage, but somewhere unnoticeable instead, so I could die.

"Hey! Are you listening? Hey! Answer, you dumb! You're so ugly, so old. What body-figure is that? You might as well die now."Suddenly, the door to Kazuya's office was opened. Kaze came out, and he grabbed Hanaki's hand.
"Let's go Hanaki."

I... I lost my appetite, again. Maybe I should go home now, resume my knitting. I can faint here, anytime. This city, That house, everything is so stressful. But, I have to return to that house, no matter what...

"Kaze, I think I can't eat with you now. I'm feeling dizzy. Sorry."
"Huh? Dizzy? It's not fever right?"Kaze touched Hanaki's forehead, while Kazuya and Miya were watching.
"No, it's not."
"Fine! By the way, I'm too lazy to go out now, can I have that?"asked Kaze, pointing as Hanaki's hand.
"Oh, fine. Here."Hanaki handed the lunch over.
"Actually, I made that. But sorry, it must have turned cold now."
"No! Fine! It;s okay!"
"Then, I'm going. Bye."Hanaki smiled, and went towards the lift, while Kaze returned to his office.
"Say, Kazuya. Aren't they strange? They look so compatible, and so sweet! See Kaze touching her forehead? I'm so envious...! But she's your wife, isn't she?"
"Cut your crap. Go back to work."Kazuya went into his office, almost slamming his door. Miya smiled gloriously.
"It's just the matter of time, before Kazuya will be mine. Unless one's blind, no one can resist my seduction, and my body."

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It's so hard. So hard to be the daughter-in-law of Fujisawa family. So suffocating, so stressful. Mother is urging me and Kazuya to get along. Father is waiting for me to conceive. Kaze is kind, but he's too kind. We can be misunderstood. The problem.... the problem lies beneath me. I shouldn't have come but...

Hanaki continued knitting, sitting outside at the balcony of her room. It was chilly, and Hanaki remained still, gazing at the trees at the backyard. Winter was coming. She shouldn't have her weak body stayed too long outdoors, but she didn't have the will to move either. She stayed there, till Kazuya came back.
"I'm just coming back to somethings done, I won't be sleeping here."But Hanaki ignored him.
"Why are you staying outside? Come in. It's getting cold outside."

Cold? I don't feel so. He must be kidding. It's kinda hot instead. The view here at night is quite beautiful, but is incomparable with my hometown's, of course. The sky... is so dark. But the moon shines so brightly, I don't need lamps anymore. Father... Mother... are they looking at the sky now, as well? Ugh... I'm getting dizzy... No, I must at least finish more of this sweater first, I'm slowing down...

Kazuya paid attention to Hanaki. She was supporting her head not to fall down with her hand. Her eyes were almost closed. She was breathing, or gasping unsteadily. Cold sweat, Kazuya could feel that.

She must have fallen sick. Just... Just how weak is she? She seemed... to be the type, who can't live without others' protection. Her body... is so small. I think, it can break apart anytime, if I touch her...

Kazuya carried Hanaki back to their room, put her on the bed, and saw her hand, grabbing the still semi-finished sweater tightly. Kazuya tried to take it away but...
"No...don't..."Hanaki tried to open her eyes, and clutched the sweater tightly.
"Put it away, no one will steal it from you."
"No..."
"F... fine. You seemed to have fever, I'll ask someone else to take care of you. I'm leaving."
"Wait..."Hanaki grabbed Kazuya's hand. Though it was easy for him to release her hand, but Kazuya didn't. He was unable to release it, without a clear reason.
"Don't abandon me... Don't go... Please..."Kazuya looked at Hanaki bitterly.

What had she undergone before coming to this house? She.. seemed to have suffered a lot.

Kazuya released Hanaki's hand, and went to search for servants to look after her. He decided to sleep there that night, looking after Hanaki. That night, on the other hand, Kaze didn't come home, and spent the night at Ryuuji's.
"Hey Ryuuji, how was Hanaki?"Asked Kaze, while taking a deep look at his red wine.
"Huh? What?"
"How was Hanaki? When she was in high school?"
"I told you didn't I? She was kind, the admiration of the entire school. Why?"
"Was she timid? I mean, not going against the other. Huh?"
"Well, she always took the blame for others, if it involved her. That happened so often that the teachers were reluctant to punish her. She wasn't rebellious, unlike teenagers usually do."
"What about her physical condition?"
"Well, she had heart disease, I told you. She was weak, and always stayed in class while her classmates would go outside exercising."
"Hmm.."
"Hey Kaze, why so sudden? What's wrong?"
"No... nothing."Kaze started enjoying his red wine.
"Don't tell me... You like her?"
"What? Hey! There's no way!"
"I know I know! But really, she's very attractive, unlike the bold Miya, and calm Kasumi. She gives out a very warm aura. don't you think so?"
*note: Kasumi was Kaze's secretary.
"I know..."
"Hey, you know you can't fall for her right? I mean Hanaki. Don't, or our friendship ends right away. She's your brother's wife."
"I know that."
"And though I'm a player, I won't go for my sister-in-law. I'm not that low."Ryuuji started to sound more serious. Kaze silenced, put his wine away, and looked at Ryuuji.
"I won't! Believe me, okay?"Kaze walked away while bearing deep thoughts.
"Hey! I think I'm into your secretary. How? Approve?"
"Immediate rejection!"
"Hey! Kaze! Let's negotiate!"
"Nooooo...."

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Headache...

"Are you awake?"
"Mm.."A glass of water appeared in front of Hanaki's eyes. Hanaki tried to get up, and felt someone else helping her to. She took it, drank a little, and looked up.

Kazu..ya? Why? Why is he here?

"Why... are you here?"
"Th... This is my house! My room! W.. Why can't I?"
"R... right."
"You have a fever, rest well."
"..."
"By the way, can I ask you something?"
"Yes.."
"Why do you always say, don't abandon me, don't leave me... Like that?"
"Di.. did I?"
"Yeah, you did."Hanaki looked into the glass. If she were to gather her tears and place them inside the glass, it might overflow.
"I'm... actually an orphan."
"Huh?"
"I was adopted by father and mother, when I was 8. But during that 8 years... People who lived nearby my orphanage, mocked me for being an abandoned. And... And I developed an emotional problem. I... I'm afraid, when someone says he's going. I... don't want to be abandoned again... It was so painful.."
"But your father and mother adopted you."
"I was so happy. But the servants despised me. Even my parents' relatives... as well..."
"And... You don't have any other disease right?"Hanaki smiled, and looked at Kazuya.
"Fortunately, no. Although many people expected my death back in the orphanage, but I'm still living."Suddenly Hanaki had a headache again.
"Rest."Hanaki lied down, while Kazuya answered his ringing phone.
"Yes? Oh, Miya. Sorry I couldn't go over your house last night. Yes, I'm coming now."
"H... Hey, I'm go... I'm off to work."Hanaki didn't answer, pretending to have fallen asleep. Kazuya went out, and Hanaki peeked at the door.

I'm left behind. No... I can't cry. I have to overcome this. I cannot be a hindrance to Kazuya... and Miya. Endure.... I have to endure.

To be continued...

Tanabata Lovers 3

Previous chapters: Hanaki was married into the Fujisawa Family due to financial issues in her father’s company. Both company’s presidents were best friends. Fujisawa Kazuya, Hanaki’s husband, despised her and treated her lower than any servants while Kaze, his brother, treated Hanaki otherwise. On a certain occasion, Ryuuji, Kaze’s best friend, heard about Hanaki, and happened to know her. He requested to meet Hanaki.

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“When is she coming Kaze?”
“Calm down, Ryuuji. Where’s your usual calmness with women?”
“But..”
“Just calm down Ryuuji. Act naturally, especially when she comes.”
“Y..yes..”After some arrangements, Ryuuji was able to meet Hanaki, his first love in high school. Several minutes later, sound of door-knocking was heard. Hanaki appeared behind the door, bowed down to them, and took a seat in front of Ryuuji.
“Hanaki, do you still remember him? Sasaki Ryuuji, a senior of you in high school.”
“Yes. I do. Good afternoon, Senior.”
“J.. Just call me Ryuuji.”
“Then… R.. Ryuuji.”

It feels strange, calling some other man his first name. If it’s Kaze or Kazuya, I don’t mind. They have become my family but.. Senior..

“It has been a long time hasn’t it, Nishi.. Fujisawa?”
“Yes, it has been years. And.. Just Hanaki is fine.”
They continued their talk for a long time, and parted after the clock hit 3 pm.
“Are you still in love with her now? Ryuuji?”Asked Kaze, when he and Ryuuji were in the former’s car, on the way back to Fujisawa Corp Headquarter.
“Maybe, I don’t know. But she has gotten even more beautiful than before. How is she and Kazuya?”
“It seems that their relationship is on bad term. Well, you know brother.”
“What a waste. He just doesn’t know that Hanaki had a bunch of admirers then, in high school. She got at least 3 confessions in a week till she moved away. But strangely, she accepted neither of them.”
“Yeah, strange enough.”
Hanaki was back to the Fujisawa’s house, and was summoned by Yuri.
“How is your relationship with Kazuya?”
“That.. I..”
“Seems like it’s still no good. Tonight Kazuya will attend a party. Be his company. Of course, you’ll have to dress beautifully, emitting the aura of a noble lady and, sexual appeal, to attract him. I’ll bring you to the salon where I usually have my makeup done. Let’s go.”
“But.. Booking?”
“Booking? There’s no need to. To tell the truth, I’m the owner. Let’s go.”

W.. What?! Just what does the Fujisawa Corp own again?!

When Hanaki arrived at the salon, she was astounded. The interior was all in white and decorated with baroque and crystals.
“Welcome, Yuri! What a surprise! You’re as beautiful as ever! And this is..”They were greeted by the manager of the salon, a woman in her forties, but looked surprisingly gorgeous, as if a 32 years old woman. She was the relative of Yuri.
“Thank you Akimi. She’s my daughter-in-law, Hanaki, Kazuya’s wife. Please doll her up. She’s attending a party with Kazuya this evening.”
“I got it! Come here, dear Hanaki! I’ll get the best makeup artists in the salon to discuss the best makeup for you. Of course, I’ll do the makeup personally.”
“I.. Yes..”
After 15 minutes of waiting, Akimi came back to start dressing Hanaki, makeup, and do her hair afterwards. It was half past six, when Hanaki was ready. Hanaki went back alone by Yuri’s car, while Yuri stayed in the salon to work. When Hanaki reached home, she was escorted to her room by Matsuoka, who previously had received order from Yuri. Kazuya was already done in his room, and was putting on his cologne when Hanaki entered. Hanaki looked down, and Matsuoka closed the door.
“What are you dressed like that?”
“Mo.. Mother..”
“Mother’s plan huh? Just because she knows I can’t defy her.”
“…”
“You hurt my eyes. Go away.”
“But I…”
“Hide anywhere, just don’t let me see you.”Hanaki lifted her white dress and was heading for the door, when Kazuya stopped her.
“Stop! Ugh.. Fine! Just stay there silently. I don’t want to be mistaken for bullying you.”Hanaki grabbed her clutch tightly, and stood silently. Her ankle-long tube dress framed her body perfectly, showing her bare back down till her waist, which, successfully emitted sexual appeal and often distracted Kazuya from his focus. After Kazuya had perfectly done his dressing up, he looked at Hanaki, who was standing at the corner, and noticed the colour of the dress. It was white, as if a wedding gown.

This dress… Makes me feel insecure.. I hope no one will pay attention to my back, or to me. I hope Kazuya.. Will like it, but.. not pay too much attention to it.

“Don’t think that I want to attend the party with you. I am just obeying Mother’s order.”Said Kazuya unwillingly. He noticed Hanaki’s hair, groped for the pins and pulled them away.
“You look old with this. I hate your hairstyle. Remove it. Quick!”
“I.. Yes!”
He walked out of the room, followed by Hanaki. A Maserati was already waiting for them at the gate. They reached the hotel where its ballroom was the party’s location in the blink of eye.
“Hand.”Said Kazuya when Hanaki was standing beside him, at the entrance of the hotel. Slowly and carefully, Hanaki clung her hand onto Kazuya. They walked into the hotel, and gained the attention of the people completely. Hanaki shyly looked down, which she got reprimanded of by Kazuya.
“Don’t look down. Have more confidence! Don’t embarass me!”
Hanaki raised her head, and noticed people’s glances towards them.

But.. We are too much of an attention. This is even more embarrassing than my dress. And Kazuya is too outstanding, with his appearance. I know, he is very dashing. We are not compatible at all..

Right when they entered the ballroom, they were greeted by someone who seemed to be Fujisawa Corp’s client.

“Good evening, Mr Fujisawa. It is a pleasure to meet you here and this is your..”Kazuya kept silent for a while before he spoke out again.
“Good evening, Mr Henderson. Nice too meet you too. And.. She’s my wife.”Hanaki skipped a beat, and felt a single tip of delight for being acknowledged.
“Oh, but how come I have never received any invitation to your wedding?”
“We have officiated it. But I’m too busy for the ceremony and thus decided not to hold any.”
“It’s too bad. But still, congratulation to both of you.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Now, I excuse myself…”Said Mr Henderson, when later he moved from them to another group of people. They spent most of the time talking to other people, which in fact, only Kazuya was talking. Hanaki kept silent but smiled her sweetest.
“Why don’t you just go somewhere away rather than showing your gloomy face here? There is a pool nearby, take a walk there. The party is going to end one hour later. Come back soon.”Said Kazuya. They soon parted and Hanaki started to venture the hotel, where she eventually found the pool.

This pool is kinda scary at night. I hope I won’t fall into it, I can’t swim. Because… My heart condition doesn’t support it…

Hanaki sat on a chair near the pool, while staring at the sky. It was pitch dark. No moon, all dark, except for a small but bright star shining alone. How lonely. Hanaki looked around for clock, and it was time for her to take medicine, but it was too late. Her heart started to ache, it ached so much that Hanaki fell onto the floor, gasping and sweated.

No… It hurts… Kazuya… Save me.. Please…

Hanaki tried to crawl but her eyesight was blurred. She then fell into the pool, quite noisily. At the same time, Kazuya felt hearing something falling into water. He walked around uncertainly, for quite sometime before he headed for the pool, where he barely able to see something white inside. Hanaki had already passed out of suffocation. Immediately, Kazuya dived into the pool, reaching for Hanaki, who wasn’t breathing.

“No.. Wake up! Wake up! Hey!”
“….”
“Wake up stupid. I told you not to embarrass me in tonight’s party! Wake up!”Kazuya shook Hanaki’s body, though he knew she won’t wake up.
“….”Kazuya took a deep look at Hanaki, from which he realised her beauty. White milky but pale skin with long fringe covering sides of her face. Her hair was black, darker than the charcoal, but shinier than an opal. Small but sexy lips with the colour of peach, perhaps due to her lipstick. Long curled up eyelashes fully complement the seemingly gentle and mature face of her. When Kazuya tried to lift Hanaki up, his hands touched Hanaki’s bare back, stopped for a second, and quickly lifted her up again. With his handphone in his hand, Kazuya gently patted Hanaki’s face while calling his driver. Hanaki was soon sent to nearest hospital, and survived, fortunately.

Is it my fault? For her to be in this state? I know I’m the one who made her go to the pool but, she fell into it accidentally. But… It’s still my fault isn’t it? Only if I were a little kinder to her, and had her stay by my side, this wouldn’t happen…

Not long after, Yuri, Takechi and Kaze arrived. Yuri slapped Kazuya immediately, and blamed her for harming Hanaki.
“You stubborn brat! You haven’t even married for a month, and now Hanaki’s hospitalised! Just what do you want?! She’s the best woman ever to be a wife!”Silent, was all Kazuya could do. His heart was filled with guilt.

What if she died? What should I do?

Hanaki woke up 1 hour later, and saw the agitated Yuri who just threw every words she could utter to her, of which of course Hanaki couldn’t answer.
“Mmh..”Then Yuri turned around to Kazuya.
“Kazuya! It was all your fault! You are not capable of taking care of Hanaki at all! Do you call yourself a man?! A husband?!”
“I…”
“It… Was..n’t hi..s…fa..ult..”
“Hanaki, stop defending Kazuya. I’m now training him to be responsible, especially when he’s married.”
“But..”
“I know it Hanaki. He must have threatened you to blame yourself for everything. He has been rude and mean to you, hasn’t he?”
“No.. He…”Too weak to continue, Hanaki just cried, to show that Kazuya was really innocent. The tears which swam down the milky complexion of Hanaki, touched Kazuya, who had never cared about others. Kazuya gazed into the floor, and walked out of the room slowly. The sky was lit up, as the cloud was blown away, and the moon surfaced, providing any living creatures with an amazing view. The moon was surrounded by a cluster of stars. That night, Hanaki was discharged. She was alone with Kazuya in her room, with the light dimmed. Hanaki sat on the sofa, while Kazuya on the chair at the balcony, staring into the eye of the sky. Hanaki stood up, and headed for the bathroom, but fell down. She groaned for a second, and tried to stand up, but her physical condition didn’t support that. That was when she saw a hand stretched out to her. A broad, big and firm hand compared to hers, a hand that should and would comfort her in times of difficulties, a hand that she was going to hold onto for the first time, willingly. For the first time, Hanaki could see the worried eyes of Kazuya.
“Let me help you.”Kazuya put his another hand on Hanaki’s waist, and pulled her up. When Hanaki had successfully stood firmly, she took a step, but fell down again.
“Where are you going to?”
“I… The bathroom…”
“Why? You want to take a bath?”
“No.. You… Haven’t taken a bath yet right? So.. I’m going to… Prepare the tub..”Kazuya was stunned.

How could she worry about others while she can’t even walk properly? She could’ve died then, but she didn’t blame me for it. What is wrong with her? Why doesn’t she prioritise herself over the others?

Hanaki gathered up all her strength, and aimed for the bathroom, removing her hand from Kazuya’s grab. Kazuya stood still in his spot facing down, wearing a guilty face.

She could’ve died in the bathroom, of slipping, and many other reasons. Come out now will you? I can’t let you die. You cannot die. You’re my… Wife.. So.. Don’t die. Please come out… Safely…

The silence sent Kazuya to worrying about Hanaki a lot more, and he decided to peek inside. He saw Hanaki leaning against the mirror and stared into a picture in her hand. It was children. Hanaki was between children who hugged and kissed her. They were smiling so happily, no one could taint the happiness.

“What was that? Children?”
“Um.. No..”Hanaki quickly kept the photo away, but Kazuya had already grabbed her hand.
“Who are they?”
“That…”
“Couldn’t be your siblings. There are tens of them. Who?”
“They… Orphans…”
“Huh?”
“I… Usually go to an orphanage.. To take care of the children..”
“…you like children?”
“Uh.. Yeah.”Kazuya closed the tap, which was filling the tub, and lifted Hanaki up, carrying her like a princess.
“Wa.. Wait… What?”
“You like children don’t you? What about bearing me one?”Kazuya threw her on the bed. Hanaki struggled away, but her ankle was grabbed by Kazuya.
“Why? Aren’t we married? What’s with all the panicking? It is bound to happen anyway.”
“No..”
“Stop protesting. Be obedient!”Kazuya kissed Hanaki, but she kept on pushing him away, to the point that Kazuya must grab both her hands.

No… Don’t.. I don’t want it..

Hanaki cried, again. Kazuya barely felt her tears, and stopped. Kazuya looked at the terrified Hanaki, with tears as pure as diamond.

“Please… No…”Kazuya moved aside. Hanaki curled up like a cat, hiding herself from Kazuya.
“Maybe we should…”Said Kazuya as he walked for the door. Hanaki was shocked, she stood immediately, but fell down. Kazuya approached Hanaki immediately.
“Are you okay?”Hanaki didn’t answer, but held onto Kazuya as firmly as she could.
“Please don’t… Tell mother…”
“Huh?”
“I know I’m not good. I’m at fault… For our relationship to be bad… I know I’m resentful… But… For the sake of my parents… Don’t… Divorce me…”
“H.. Hey…”
“Don’t… Abandon me… Again… Don’t…”

To be continued…