Taking Chances-Epilogue-updated 12/26, Alternate Ending - 12/29

[FaqU]

Mikitty_Ayaya-san:  Was hoping you would like this little segment of action.  I am also glad you liked it    Thank you for the continued support and hopefully the ending and the rest of the chapters are to your liking.

Liben-san:  Thank you for reading and the compliments.  Momo being a bit taller and with a longer chin hmmmm that sounds like..... Miya!!!!

Chapter 53

Airi ran and ran until she heard her name being called “Airin!” Airi turned her head and saw Momoko, Risako and Kanna running towards her

“Are you hurt?” asked a worried Momoko as she checked Airi for any wounds “How did you manage to escape?  Who were the people that kidnapped you?”

“R-R-Ryo” stated Airi as she tried to catch her breath.  “How did you guys find me?”

“I received an anonymous text telling me to go to a rundown warehouse in this area” replied Momoko as Risako and Kanna nodded in agreement that they too received said message.  “How did you manage to escape?”

“Well these 2 people showed up their faces were covered so I don’t know who they are but they fought off Ryo’s people.  One was untying me and Ryo kept on hitting them with lead pipes.  When I was free I was instructed to run and never turn back” explained Airi

Risako gasped  “Um- let’s get you home Airin, you’ve had enough excitement.  Go home, soak in the tub and go to bed”  Risako and Kanna started to lead Airi towards the direction of her home.  “Nee, Momo-chan are you going to stay with Airi?”  No answer.  Risako, Kanna and Airi turned to where Momoko once was to find no one there.

“Where’s Momo-chan?” screamed Airi

“MOMOKO-CHAN!!!!” yelled Risako

“Do you think the ones that captured Airin caught Momoko-chan when we weren’t looking?” asked Kanna

Airi ran in the direction of the warehouse with Risako and Kanna in tow.  When they were nearing the warehouse, they saw Momoko walking towards them deep in thought.

“Momo-chan! Oh my god!  What happened?  Why weren’t you with us?” asked a concerned Airi

“Er- I wanted to see who this Ryo guy was so I can be cautious if he was around you.  Gotta do my duty as your girlfriend”

“Are you sure you’re okay?” asked Risako as she doubted Momoko

“Yeah! Too bad by the time I arrived at the warehouse, everyone was gone”

“Everyone?” asked Risako

“Everyone!”

“Okay, let’s get Airi home” suggested Kanna

[Liben]

Liben-san:  Thank you for reading and the compliments.  Momo being a bit taller and with a longer chin hmmmm that sounds like..... Miya!!!!

Haha, no, not really. My imaginary Momoko has her peach face  I'll try to make a drawing

When Momoko appeared I thought "Weren't you ill?" But then when she said that someone messaged her telling where she was I felt like oow

[Mikitty_Ayaya]

I thought this chapter was to continue the action and fighting ...
 How is the savior of airi? I mean, if is wounded, escaped  or what?
 maimi and miya are the saviors.    
I like the way that  hidden,  and is disguised, her identity.  
 hope that airi  discover their saviors and guess who will continue the fighting.
airi must be a curious girl.
maybe she wants to know the identity of these two people who rescued to she,  especially the savior that was beaten and released to airi,      and I hope see the  meeting of maimi with airi.
airi still  remain in danger, no?
nexts chapters.
lucky  writer with energy.  

[FaqU]

Mikitty_Ayaya-san:  I still wanted to keep some of it a mystery...    More flashbacks 

Chapter 54

The 3 walked Airi home, made sure she ate something and went to bed before deciding to go to their respective homes.  Momoko waved goodbye to Risako and Kanna and watched until they were out of view.  She took out her cell phone and dialled a number.  “Can you meet me at the park near my house?” she asked.

“I’ll be there in a couple of minutes, I was in the area”

“Okay I’ll be at the bench near the fountain” ~CLICK~

Momoko headed towards her destination with a determined look.  She sat there spaced out.

“Hey! What’s up?” as the newcomer sat on the bench beside Momoko.

Without looking at the person, Momoko confronted them “I saw what happened….

…..Maimi-chan”

“What are you talking about Momo-chan?”

“I saw what happened at the warehouse Maimi-chan!”  Maimi’s smile faded into a serious look.

Momoko's Flashback

Risako and Kanna started to walk Airi home while Momoko was deep in thought.  ‘I am curious as to this hero that just saved Airi.  I have a feeling that this is a person that Airi might know’ thought Momoko as she snuck away from Airi, Risako and Kanna.  When she reached the warehouse, she snuck inside and hid behind boxes watching 2 people fight against 7 holding lead pipes.

Momoko watched as they disarmed a couple of them but unexpectedly, the smaller of the 2 as hit on the back with a smack, letting out a cry “Argh!!” as they fell to one knee.  The taller one noticed and quickly ran over to her fallen companion.  Just as the guy was about to strike the smaller one again, the taller one shielded her by hugging the smaller one above her.  The taller one got right back up surprising the attacker and punched him in the face knocking him out.  Both the 2 heroes picked up the lead pipes and started attacking.

“Who are you?” asked a frustrated Ryo to the 2 heroes who had their backs to each other while Ryo’s men surrounded them.  “Why are you interfering with my business!” he growled as he nodded to his boys and they all attacked simultaneously.

While defending the taller one’s cap fell off, releasing their long black hair and fell onto their shoulders.

“A girl? A girl that can take on my men?” Ryo was shocked “Show yourself”

The taller one placed a hand on the shorter one and shook her head ‘no’ and then the taller one took off her bandana.  Momoko was shocked!!!! Her eyes widened at what she saw in front of her.  The bandana revealed the one person Momoko hoped it wouldn’t be… Yajima Maimi.

Momoko was not the only one shocked, Ryo was shocked as well.  “YOU!!!!” he pointed a finger at Maimi.  “It’s you!!! The girl from one year ago!!! The one that saved the cutie!!!!” Maimi stood there glaring back at him while blood was trickling down the corner of her mouth.

“I’m glad you still remember me”

“What is it with you and interfering with me?”

“I wouldn’t interfere with your business but it just so happens you were messing with a friend of mine”

“The cutie” he whispered as he looked at the empty chair that once held Airi.

‘It was Maimi-chan!  Maim-chan was the one that saved Airin one year ago!  Why did Rii-chan tell Airin a lie?  Why didn’t Maim-chani show herself then?’   thought Momoko as she pieced 2 and 2 together she came to an assumption.

End of Momoko's Flashback

[Mikitty_Ayaya]

oh, was one chapter  revealing.
I hope to see more action, romance and fighting.  
luck!!!
and next chapter.

[Liben]

AHA! I knew it! It was heer! 

Keep writing!

[FaqU]

Mikitty_Ayaya-san:  Sorry no action, romance or fighting in this chapter but there is confrontation.

Liben-san: Way to go!!!! GETS!!!

Chapter 55

“I don’t know what warehouse you are talking about” said Maimi hoping Momoko had not been where she shouldn’t be and did not see what she shouldn’t have. “I haven’t gone shopping in a while”

“Stop lying to me!!!!!” flared Momoko as she finally looked at Maimi

“I don’t know what you’re talking about” repeated Maimi who was still looking at the fountain.

“I’m talking about this” as Momoko slapped Maimi on the back.  Maimi winced indicating to Momoko that she was right.  “I’m talking about the fact that you saved Airin one year ago and today and she never knew”

“You don’t know what you’re talking about” Maimi said as she clutched onto the bench in pain from Momoko’s slap.  Maimi was breaking into a cold sweat.

“Maybe I don’t know all of it but why did you guys lie to Airin?”

“I-it was for h-her own g-good that s-she doesn’t k-know” Maimi said weakly.

Momoko noticed that Maimi didn’t look alright.  Her lips were pale and she was sweating heavily.  Maimi started to cough uncontrollably. “Maimi-chan are you alright?  You’re not that weak are you?  It was one slap and it was nothing compared to that hit you got from saving your friend”  Maimi didn’t stop coughing, she then started coughing out blood.  “Maimi-chan!!!” shrieked Momoko who was surprised and panicked for she didn’t know what to do.

Maimi stopped coughing finally but her body started leaning forward as her eyes started getting heavy.  Right when Momoko was about to catch Maimi’s upper body, 2 hands grabbed onto Maimi’s shoulders.  Momoko looked up and there stood Miyabi, behind her were huffing sounds.   Momoko looked behind Miyabi and saw Saki, Risako and Kanna huffing away, in which confused Momoko as to their appearance.

“Follow us” was all that Miyabi said as she put her fingers in the air and snapped.  Out walked 2 men in black suits.  They lifted Maimi up carefully and followed Miyabi.  Momoko didn’t know where they were talking Maimi so she followed them into the awaiting car.

When they arrived at Maimi’s house, Reina and Erika were already there pacing back and forth.  They quickly rushed to the car when it stopped.

“How is she” asked Reina

“Reina-san, I think we need to get her to a hospital” said Miyabi “I think there is internal bleeding, she was coughing out blood before she passed out.”

“No need, I’ve already called the doctor, she is on their way here” said Erika as she closed her phone.  Reina nodded at Erika then looked at Miyabi “Well see what Eri says.  What about you?”

“Let’s talk inside.  We should get Maimi lying on her front.  You may want to check it out as well” Reina nodded and looked at her men.  They helped carry Maimi out of the car and into the house, while everyone followed.  Momoko stepped out of the car waiting and wondering where she should go.  She noticed that Saki and Risako was helping Miyabi out of the car.  It finally dawned on her, Miyabi was the smaller, masked hero.

[rokun]

Ahh, so I read through your story here tonight after finally noticing it was one I might be interested in. It took a little bit, but I was obviously able to get quite a bit into it. You're good at staying consistent with your characters (such as the non-morning-person Chisato , as well as at developing tension, as you did with the first 30+ chapters. After that, the flashbacks seemed to get a little bit too frequent and disrupted the flow some... but it's nice that you're putting in that much detail.

Until we found out what was really going on with Maimi and Miyabi, their "mystery" reminded me of a friend I had back when I was in university dorms who would act in a very similar manner, disappearing at times and coming back with various injuries... so that's something else that kept my interest in the story.

Keep it up - please keep posting this here! Don't feel bad about a perhaps small amount of comments, although they seem to have picked up lately - I think people around here just aren't used to updates happening so frequently! You're definitely quite a workhorse! I for one am not, and so wonder if it'll be on chapter 70 by the next time I check it out.

And the one thing I will say about what's going on currently: I hope Maimi is going to be all right!!!

[Maimi_Yajima]

Well, well, well.  
   
You say this is your first fic.
for be the first fic,  you do well.  
details ...
I love the detail in the stories!
the detail is very important in a story!
perhaps it is difficult to explain, and write in text ...
But if you have imagination, you do not have to worry about ...
its chapters are short, for me ... I read  Quick ...  
However ... although that your chapter are short,  this are decent.  
I like the rhythm that carries his or her story.
and you are a fast writer!
Wordsworth and Rokun, they two not are  fast,  you should read their stories, they are sensational!    
Only thing bad about them is that it takes decades his updates ...  

Well...

   
My post is rather to motivate!
and sorry if I am too direct and honest!
but I also love writing ...
well, I understand that feeling ...
is fun, right?
if is difficult to explain their ideas, do not give up!
go ahead, follow ...
This will be a challenge for you.


First point: You should have more details in the action or feelings.
But I must say that it is doing quite well, explaining the intense feelings, that Airi feels for Maimi.
the readers, loves the stories of love and action.
but if is a love story, action and battles , this is a super story and great!        

you have great imagination and has a special spark.
so  continue, please.
soon be to improve more and more.
new beginner writer,  GO!! GO!! GO!! GO!! GO!!! GO!!!
go, go, you can do better!
but ...
not be pressed, much to himself.
because then ... will  be  tension and no fun.  nE?  
beginner writer, you have  charisma for writing.    


chapter 55

“Maimi-chan are you alright?  You’re not that weak are you? It was one slap and it was nothing compared to that hit you got from saving your friend”

jajajajajajajjajajajjajajajjajAAAA!!! Momoko was funny in this part!!!  
poor Maimi. xD
please continue with the next chapter, I am curious to know what happened.  















   

[FaqU]

rokun:  Thank you for taking the time to read my fic and thank you for commenting.  Because I had so put so many holes as to what the people's relationships were and leaving holes as to what happened I wanted to have different people's flashbacks to share their part in completing the picture for whoever is the one looking for it.  I wanted to leave no stone unturned, so that the reader can see what really happened that does not meet the eye.  The disappearance act is an occurrence that has appeared in my life as well so you can say that this story is more or less based on true occurrences.

Don't worry I never liked to start something and not complete it, so if I retire, I will definitely finish posting this story here first.  I first started posting because of lil hamz.  I wasn't expecting much because I was more or less intimidated because of the great writers around.  However I did manage to get some great feedback as to how to improve and I think that was important.  I didn't really think about how the story will sound in other people's eyes, more like what I see as a film right in front of my eyes so if there are areas that I didn't portray properly I will keep that in mind if I do a second story.   

I post frequently only because I didn't want the idea in my head to drift away so I always keep a notepad and pen ready where ever I am so that I can jot down the ideas and the dialogue.  But recently my schedule has been hectic so I had to slow down, I try to post as much as I can but I think I will have to slow it down a bit and focus on the task at hand.  So maybe the next time you come around it wouldn't be at 70. 

Maimi_Yajima:  Ahh!!! You finally showed yourself eh???  I think I get more focused on what people are thinking at the time than describing what is going on    Maybe because most of the time I am thinking what would go on in a person's head if they were to be in this type of situation.  I will try to pay more attention to the other aspects of details. 

Wordsworth and Rokun's stories, got it.  I will start reading their stories, maybe their stories can give me an idea as to how to improve.  They may take decades to update but you know what they say, good things are worth waiting for.   So in that case that is a good thing no?

Don't have to be sorry about being too direct and honest, I hoped that I could get some feedback on the writing aspect so all constructive criticism is welcome. 

I don't know if I have a good imagination and spark but thank you for the compliment.

Chapter 56

“Momo-chan, let’s go in” said Miyabi as she and the rest went up to Maimi’s room.  When they reached the room, Reina told every guy to get out and to inform them when the doctor arrived.

Reina’s fingers trembled as she tried to take Maimi’s top off without touching anywhere that would cause Maimi pain. 

“Reina-san, should we cut up her shirt?” asked Erika.  Reina stared down at Maimi before nodding.  Erika passed the scissors to Reina.  “Before you cut, that is Maimi-chan’s favourite shirt” Reina stopped.

“Well that puts us in a good predicament” declared Reina.  “Who wants to cut up Maimi’s favourite shirt?” as she looked around the room.  No one dared look at her, they all were probably thinking along the same lines, Maimi’s wrath when she finds out.  Reina sighed and then started cutting Maimi’s shirt.  Surely, Maimi would not kill her only kin right?  Everyone in the room was shocked at the view right before them including Reina.  “OH MY GOD!!!!” All across Maimi’s back was bruises and blood starting to seep out.  Reina looked at Miyabi

Miyabi kneeled down in front of Reina, tearing up “I’m sorry Reina-san!” she choked as she bowed her head.  “I should have been the one protecting Maimi and I let you down.  I didn’t notice the guy behind me and…. And Maimi came and protected me.”  Miyabi’s tears escaped her eyes and fell to the floor in front of her.  She refused to lift her head because she was ashamed she couldn’t protect Maimi, failing as her duty of Maimi’s bodyguard.

Reina got up from Maimi’s side and kneeled in front of Miyabi.  Reina lifted Miyabi wiping her tears away.  “If Maimi didn’t do that, she wouldn’t be Maimi.  Do you remember one of the reasons she didn’t want you to be her bodyguard?” Miyabi thought about it and nodded.

“She didn’t want me to get hurt and have my mother worry”

“That’s right.  I’m sure that she would have done the same if history would repeat itself, so don’t blame yourself.  What happened though?  I got a call from Saki telling me Maimi was hurt”

“Ryo” gritted Miyabi as she wiped her tears. “He kidnapped Airi-chan”

“I didn’t know what to do so I did the first thing that came into mind” Kanna spoke up.

Kanna and Riskao’s Flashback

Risako and Kanna watched as the van sped off.

“Crap!!! Call Miyabi-chan” cried Kanna, while Kanna called Maimi.

Bye bye bye! Jiyun ni egake  “Moshi moshi, Maimi desu!”

“Maimi-chan!!!” shrieked Kanna over the phone

“Jesus!  Kanna-chan you’re breaking my eardrums”

“Maimi-chan, Airin was kidnapped!!!”

“WHAT?! I’m on it!!! I’ll save her”

End of Flashback

“That is when I received a call from Maimi” continued Miyabi

Miyabi’s Flashback

Maimi dialled for Miyabi.  “Miya, I’m not going to school, get my homework”

“Like hell I will!!!  I know about Airi-chan!  I’ll go with you!”

“Thanks Miya!  Call Aika and Koharu.  Find them ASAP!”

End of Flashback

“So as you can guess we fought them, masked though, at first”

“But that doesn’t make sense.  Maimi is the best we have or know in fighting.  How did she manage this much damage?” asked Reina

“Airi-chan was tied to a chair.  At the first moment, Maimi ran up to her and tried to untie her.  Ryo hit her from behind, but Maimi just continued to untie Airi.  He continuously hit Maimi until Airi-chan left” explained Miyabi, then she looked at Momoko “After we left, Momoko-chan over here slapped her on the back which I think triggered her body to realize it the amount of damage she had endured”

“I didn’t know she took all that!” exclaimed Momoko in her defence with her hands in the arm.

Reina was pissed off.  “Ryo, you’re dead!!!!” she growled.  Miyabi shook her head causing confusion for Reina.  “There’s something else isn’t there?”  Miyabi looked at everyone in the room and then at Reina.

“Would you mind giving us a moment alone?” asked Reina

“With all due respect, I want to know what this something else is” declared Momoko boldly.  “Airi is my girlfriend!”  The others looked at Reina pleadingly to know as well.  Reina nodded for Miyabi to continue.


 

[Maimi_Yajima]

The chapters, are becoming more interesting each time.
AIRI, when she know, what happened, she will feel guilty.
but ...
I think this is only the beginning of more problems for Maimi and Reina.

 when Airi,  finds out  the situation of Maimi...
poor Airi ...
again was fun a part.  
 "the favorite blouse of  Maimi"
be thinking in this, when Maimi is in danger ...    
Tanaka was fun.
Miyabi poor...
Natsuyaki  poor, she felt awful,  to the see to Yajima in this condition.  

[FaqU]

Chapter 57

Flashback

“That cutie!” whispered Ryo as he looked at the chair that once contained Airi.

“How about I make a proposition with you” said Maimi

“What are you doing?” whispered Miyabi

“Ending it all” was the response she got

“Why would I want to make a proposition with you?” smirked Ryo  “Who are you to be in any position to be making propositions?”

“Oh?! You haven’t checked my background? My name is Maimi, Yajima Maimi”

Ryo studied Maimi “What is your relationship with Reina-san?”

“She is my cousin”

“I see well let’s hear your proposition then”

“What would it take for you to leave my friend alone once for all?  You name it and if it’s within my power and nothing sexual then I’ll do it”

“Maimi no!” demanded Miyabi “Who knows what kind of sick mind he has”

Ryo paced for a few minutes thinking about Maimi’s question.  “So let me get this straight.  You are saying that if I request that you get the beating of your lifetime without fighting back, you’ll do it?” he asked

“It’s a done deal!” declared Maimi without hesitation

“Do you think I’m a fool?  Reina-san will be coming after me for the rest of my life!” he growled “Or maybe that is what you’re playing at hmmm? Whatever request I have, Reina-san was to come after me”

“No strings attached, I will endure your beatings for as long as you want as long as you promise to leave my friend alone.  Reina will not get involved, I guarantee it on my family name!” declared Maimi.

“Maimi NO!!!” pleaded Miyabi

Ryo thought about it for a moment.  If he was to request anything without having Reina after him, he would need Maimi alive.  It also has to be willing so anything sexual is out.  “Fine!  I think my boys and I have a lot of revenge upon you and Reina-san that we want to vent out.  How about 3 days from now in this very warehouse say 9 a.m.?  That would give us a lot of time to vent.  You are not to fight back because if you do, even if Reina-san will be after me I will guarantee your friend is dead” Maimi nodded “Let’s go boys, let us prepare ourselves” he laughed as him and his boys walked out.

“Maimi!  What are you thinking?” shouted Miyabi as she took off her bandana.

“Miya, it’s the only way he’ll promise to leave her alone” said Maimi as her body started to sway.  Miyabi noticed and held onto her, supporting her weight.

“How are you feeling?” Miyabi asked with concern

“I’ll survive” replied Maimi

End of Flashback

“SHE WHAT???!!!!” yelled Reina as Momoko looked in horror at Reina’s outburst

“Shhhhhhhh!!” Miyabi looked over towards Maimi “She made a promise Reina-san”

Reina lowered her voice, “is this worth it all?” she said in a hard tone.

~KNOCK KNOCK

“Come in” growled Reina

“The doctor is here” said Aika

“Let her in” said Reina as she calmed herself down.  “Eri, please check on Miya first” instructed Reina as she pointed to Miyabi.  She then turned to Momoko “You are Momoko-chan right?” Momoko nodded “Please step outside with everyone else and wait with the others” Momoko did as instructed.

She followed the girls and walked into the living room.  Once everyone was comfortable on the couches, Momoko decided to know about Reina and Maimi’s relationship.  “Who is Reina-san to Maimi?”

“Not many people know but Reina-san is Maimi-chan’s cousin” answered Kanna.

“Eh~! Maimi’s cousin?”

“Simply put, Maimi’s background is complicated, it’s better not to know so much” stated Erika.

Momoko then turned to Risako “Why did you lie to Airin? Why did you tell her that it was the cops that saved Airin and that you brought her home?”

“Well it’s not entirely a lie.  I did bring Airin home, its just that Maimi-chan texted me telling me her whereabouts and she helped me take Airin to my house”

“But why?”

“Maimi-chan made me promise to keep it a secret and as to why, you would have to ask Maimi-chan yourself”

Minutes later Miyabi came down the stairs.  Saki-chan ran up to her to help her.  “What did the doctor say?”

“Nothing more than the usual, need bed rest and the bruises will go away.  Maimi’s the one who’s really hurt taking all those hits” groaned Miyabi as she still felt regretful about not protecting Maimi and having Maimi in turn protect her.  Miyabi walked over to couch and carefully sat down.  Saki quietly started massaging Miyabi’s shoulders.

[Maimi_Yajima]

Maimi her life is very complicated, full of action and danger.
if I ask to you...
a next chapter ... 
you updated?
   
I am curious to see the reaction of AIRI when she is aware of everything.
And also, I can see that Maimi...
 she still have many problems with Ryo.


 

[FaqU]

One more before my classes.

Chapter 58

Everyone waited patiently and quietly for the doctor to finish analyzing Maimi’s condition. Soft footsteps could be heard and everyone turned their heads.  “Maimi has awoken” Everyone let out a sigh of relief. “She wants to talk to Momoko-chan” stated Reina as she stared at Momoko while descending the stairs.  Everyone’s eyes turned to look at Momoko.  Momoko gulped and then headed up the stairs towards Maimi’s room.  She knocked on Maimi’s door before slowly entering and saw Maimi sitting in her bed smiling at Momoko with a new shirt on.  Eri stepped out closing the door behind her.

“Hey how are you feeling?” asked Momoko.

“I could’ve been better” joked Maimi.  Maimi laughed a bit but then started coughing.  With each cough pain ran through her upper body causing Maimi to frown slightly.

“I’m sorry about slapping you on the back.  I didn’t know you had suffered from so much”

“Don’t have to apologize Momo-chan, you didn’t know”

“So er Reina-san said you wanted to speak to me?”

“Yes!  I want you to promise me that you will not tell another soul about what you saw”

“Especially Airin right?” Maimi was slightly taken aback but nodded.  “Why can’t she know?  I don’t understand you.  You were the one who saved her one year ago and you saved her today.  Why is everyone hiding this all from her?”

“Momo-chan, you don’t have to know.  You just have to help me keep it a secret.”

“You love her don’t you?” Momoko blurted out

Maimi looked away “No I don’t”

“Maimi-chan look at me! Tell me in the eyes you don’t!”  Maimi remained silent

“I don’t understand you.  If you love her then why did you encourage me to confess my feelings?”

“Because you’re a good person Momo-chan.  She deserves that” said Maimi quietly.

“But what about you?  You’re a good person too.   All this time you’ve been hiding your feelings why?”

“Because she’ll be happy with you!” Momoko stared at Maimi in disbelief.

“What makes you say that?  I could never in my life do what you’ve done for her!”

“But you can make her smile” retorted Maimi “She will never accept a person like me”

“How do you know that?”

“I just do!  Please Momo-chan!  I’m begging you to keep it a secret”

“I- I don’t know Maimi-chan.  I can’t think now.  I’ll think about it”

“Thank you, at least you will think about it” Maimi said gratefully. 

Momoko got up to leave “You know Maimi-chan, although I should be happy I am with Airin, I can’t at someone else’s expense.  I may love her, but I don’t think she does” and with that she left.

[rokun]

Poor Maimi... and Momo

I think Airi might be able to accept Maimi, especially if she learns it's Maimi that's been protecting her all this time, but I don't know if I can argue that Maimi doesn't have a point when she says she'd be happy (er) with Momo. With Maimi's life as it is, being with her would be very rough... Of course love would be worth it, but if she can find something with Momo as well that might be the better option.

But then again, Maimi's also the "bad girl", and there's always something attractive about that, despite (and in part I think even because of) Airi's own past experiences.

This really is quite a good story. I'm glad you have every intention to continue it and posting it here.

[Maimi_Yajima]

   
AH! this is  sad...    which makes  Maimi, by Airi. 
she concealed her feelings to Airi ... for the their well being of Suzuki.
Yajima prefer to hide their feelings to Suzuki... that Airi  be hurt by  enemies of Maimi.
but ...
Yajima is selfish, because she  thinking and acting this way, without knowing what  AIRI thinks.
I think that  Momoko have a feeling , that Airi not loves to she. 
the chapters, are becoming more interesting. 
I want see the meeting of  Maimi and Airi.   
And the meeting of Maimi with Ryo.   

   
When AIRI aware of this truth ...
her reaction will be interesting.
Perhaps Airi  to give a slap  Maimi to by being selfish.
and not stopping to think about the feelings of AIRI.      
next chapter. 

[FaqU]

Rokun:  Right on the dot!!!!  I always find that if your life is too complicated, why drag anyone else down with you?  Even if you love them that much, and it is because you love them that much, wouldn't you just wish they have a happy life not one with fear?  But then again, you're right the "bad girls" always seem to be more attractive 

Now with one of the great writers, who I've admired, is here posting on my story, how could I possibly stop??? It wouldn't feel right starting something without an ending 

Maimi_Yajima-san: Maybe some of your questions will be answered in this chapter about why Maimi doesn't tell Airi.

Chapter 59

When Momoko walked back into the living room she saw that everyone including Eri was still there carrying upset looks.

“What’s going on?” asked Momoko

“What did Maimi-chan talk to you about?” asked Erika

“She wants me to keep quiet about everything from Airin”

“Typical of Maimi but what can I say that’s who she is” said Miyabi to no one in particular as she shook her head.

“Doctor, how is Maimi’s condition?” asked Momoko, she was curious about Maimi’s condition and she figured everyone grave expressions was due to the diagnosis.

“Well with the injuries that Maimi-chan has sustained, if she were to go through it again, she might die from internal bleeding or worse depending on the situation obviously.  But main point is that she can not go through the same experience again.”  Momoko gasped at the information that was given by the doctor and what Miyabi had told them before “Her deal” whispered Momoko.  Miyabi and Reina both nodded. 

“I have to stay and keep a close eye on her progression” stated Eri “just in case she starts coughing out blood, we will need to take her to the hospital”

“Eri is it possible if we don’t?  You know the reasons and procedures we will have to go through if Maimi is checked into a hospital” said Reina “Is there anything you need?  We can get them and bring them here.  Is there anyway to make the healing process faster?”

“I have already applied some cream on her back to tone down the stinging but she must rest for now.  As to going to the hospital…” Eri paused to think “Let me make a call to Gaki-san, see if she can help me think of a solution.  I think she should be off her shift soon” Reina nodded as Eri walked away.

“What are we going to do?” asked Miyabi “She only has 3 days!”

“Can’t we persuade her not to go through with it?” asked Erika.  Reina shook her head.

“Reina-san what about you?  Can you stop her?  Or stop him?”

Reina again shook her head.  “Reina can’t because if Reina does, Airi-chan might get killed and if she does Maimi will grieve forever with hatred towards Reina, plus Maimi said something that she knew would prevent Reina from interfering.”

Saki then looked at Miyabi “Sorry babe, I’m at a loss as to what to do”

“What if we told Airin” asked Risako.  Kanna had hope in her eyes as she nodded in agreement.

“It won’t be the best thing” said Miyabi shaking her head.  “You wouldn’t want to be on Maimi’s bad side and I think it wouldn’t help either.  Let’s think about it thoroughly.  We tell Airi-chan what would be our outcomes.  1) would be that she would try to stop Maimi which I doubt she will do and 2) would be she doesn’t do anything and we are at square one all over again.  If we tell Airin, then all of us here has broken our promise to her and you know Maimi won’t like that.”

“Why do you think that Airin wouldn’t stop Maimi-chan?” asked Momoko, who had remained quiet for some period of time.  Miyabi looked at Saki, who in turn looked at Erika, who looked at Kanna and finally Risako.  Internally they were debating about how much Momoko should know.

“Well since Reina can’t do anything, Reina will leave you guys to brainstorm” declared Reina as she got up from her seat.

“What do you mean you can’t do anything?  Aren’t you her cousin?  Aren’t you worried?” asked Momoko

“Momo-chan think of Reina-san’s position in this.  Of course she is worried, if anything she is the one who is most concerned about Maimi.  But also think of who she is, she bears the Yajima name, a deal is a deal.  Reina-san can’t be involved because if she was 1) the family reputation is ruined and 2) Maimi will be upset if anything happens to Airi-chan.  Maimi was well aware of this fact, that is why Reina-san said that Maimi said something that will make sure Reina-san will not get involved…family name.  It is out of respect for these things that Reina-san has not done anything to Ryo.  Plus if anything happens to Airi-chan, guess who has to face the wrath of their only remaining family member hating on them?” defended Miyabi.  “If anything, Reina-san deals with Maimi’s stubbornness the hardest because she has to watch Maimi get hurt over and over again and Reina-san is not allowed to do anything but watch”  Reina nodded at Miyabi as a thanks and left to find Eri.

“Sorry about that” apologized Momoko “But back to my question, why don’t you think Airin will stop Maimi-chan?  Rii-chan, you think Airin will stop her don’t you?”

“Because Airi-chan hates our kind! Hello!!!!  Anything in that peach head of yours?” declared Miyabi, who was obviously getting agitated “She hates the background we have, as in Maimi’s background.  She had already come over here yelling at Maimi saying things that she has no clue about and judging us.  She won’t want to get involved with what we do.  Nor will Maimi let Airi-chan stop her”

“Momo-chan as much as I would like to be confident that Airin could stop Maimi-chan, you have to think, if Airin does try to stop her, Maimi-chan will know that one of us has broken her trust.  It all goes down to the question: Do you want to break Maimi’s trust” responded Risako.

“Is that why Maimi-chan refuses to confess to Airin?  Because Airin said she hates her?” asked Momoko

“Look Momo-chan I’ll be honest with you” stated Risako.  “Yes Maimi-chan loves Airin but Maimi-chan only wants Airin to be safe and happy.  She never confessed because of all the implications that come along with it, hence she kept a good distance away from Airin.  As long as Maimi-chan does not become close to Airin, then the pain to Maimi-chan will be a minimum as opposed to a full blown rejection from Airin.  Maimi-chan knew all along about Airin not liking her background but that doesn’t mean that Maimi-chan can not bless her with happiness.”

“Even if Airin was to be with Maimi-chan, Maimi-chan’s background will always interfere and in the end, they would both be unhappy.  Maimi-chan would never want that to happen.  They would never be happy until Airin drops her bias against Maimi-chan and Reina-san.  Not many people can do that, they all have biases against Maimi-chan once they learn of her background.  This is also one of the biggest reasons why Maimi-chan and Reina-san hid Maimi’s background as much as possible” continued Kanna

“Then that’s it?  We let Maimi-chan endanger herself?” exclaimed Momoko.  No one answered her.

[Mikitty_Ayaya]

Oh, the chapter is serious, next chapter.

[FaqU]

Mikitty_Ayaya-san:  As you wish!

Chapter 60

Reina stepped back into the room chatting with Eri and another person.  “Miya have you heard anything from Maimi’s room?  Any coughing?” asked Reina.  Miyabi shook her head. “Okay that’s good!  Will you take these 2 to Maimi’s guest room? I have to go soon so I need you to call me the minute things change for Maimi” instructed Reina.  Miyabi nodded and went up to Eri to take her luggage.

 “Miyabi-chan, it’s been so long!  My! You’ve grown!” exclaimed the new guest.

“Gaki-san, it’s been awhile.  Please take care of Maimi” bowed Miyabi as she took Gaki-san’s luggage.

Gaki-san went forward and gave Miyabi a hug, “don’t worry I will, you both are like younger sisters to me and Eri”  She then turned to Eri “Let’s go get the equipment we need”

Reina looked at the remaining members in the living room and bowed “Thank you for taking care of Maimi”

Saki and Erika went up to Reina and each hugged her.  “Don’t worry Reina-san.  We’ll call you if anything happens.  Don’t over exert yourself either” Reina gave them a weak smile before leaving.

“Do you guys want to sleep over?  Or go home?” Miyabi asked as she came back down the stairs.

“Miya hun I don’t think Maimi has that many guest rooms” replied Saki “but I am staying I doubt I can sleep with you hurt and Maimi…”

“I am staying!” said Erika

Miyabi looked her cousin who was slowly dozing off.  Kanna was about to tap Risako but Miyabi stopped her “She can stay” Miyabi whispered “what about you?”

“I’ll call home first but I can stay, that way I can take care of Risako if you guys are busy with other things” replied Kanna. 

“I think I should go home, I have a lot to think about” said Momoko

Miyabi walked up to Momoko “please consider Maimi’s request.  What Airi-chan doesn’t know won’t hurt her” ‘You’re wrong’ thought Momoko but she said “I’ll think about it” as she walked out.  “Hold on!” demanded Miyabi.  Momoko stopped and waited for what Miyabi wanted to say.  Miyabi dialled a number.

“Aika-chan, where are you? And Koharu?”  “Okay come to Maimi’s house” ~CLICK~ Momoko looked at Miyabi curiously.  Miyabi pulled Momoko to the couch “Wait here”

Not too long after, there was a knock at the door.  Miyabi opened the door and in walked Aika and Koharu.  “Sorry to call you guys over at this hour” said Miyabi

“Don’t worry about it.  We know it must be tough now.  We heard about Maimi-chan, Reina-san is not herself over at the organization” said Koharu

“Do you guys mind taking Momo-chan home, then check up on Reina-san.  I’m worried about her.”  The dual nodded “Momo-chan, it’s late, I don’t want you going home by yourself so late so Aika-chan and Koharu-chan will take you home” Momoko nodded before being guided to the door.

Just as they left, Miyabi heard Gaki-san and Eri returning.  “I’m going to help Gaki-san and Eri carry in the equipment” declared Miyabi.  Saki got up and hissed in a low voice “No!” as to not wake up the now sleeping Kanna and Risako.  “You’re hurt too.  I will do it with Erika-san” Erika nodded in agreement. 

“I’m doing much better than Maimi” Miyabi looked towards Maimis’ room.  She was upset, upset seeing Maimi like this, upset about Maimi’s stubbornness and yet it was her stubbornness that was protecting others and making them happy that makes Maimi her best friend.  She felt a hand on her shoulder.  Saki and Erika looked at her understanding that she was upset.

“She’ll be fine.  She always managed to come out in victory.  This is no different.  Think of all you’ve gone through with her and all that you’ve known she’s gone through.  She’s the strongest there is around” comforted Saki.

“She won’t let this bring her down, she’s too stubborn for it” joked Erika which managed a small smile from Miyabi.  “Why don’t you bring out blanket for those two” she pointed at Risako and Kanna, “and Saki and I will help Eri and Gaki-san”  Miyabi gave up defeated, she knew they were right.

Saki and Erika helped Eri and Gaki-san unload the car with the equipment that was needed to monitor Maimi and left the doctors to hook them up to Maimi, while Saki, Miyabi and Erika tried to sleep on the futons that Miyabi spread out.

[Mikitty_Ayaya]

Wow! you... meet fast, would be a good king magician or the genius of the lamp ...
you are a bit cruel,   because i'm waiting for the moment that this osuzu face to face with maimi.
that moment will be very serious, there will be many things to say ...
next chapter.