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Chapter 3: Home

 

By: A-Z Mark II

 

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Black was never my favorite color, thought Miyabi, surveying her appearance in the mirror. And it is even less so under these circumstances. she added silently. Her lips tightened a bit as she thought about the girl in the room next to her own in the main house of the Sakuraba family. “Aoi-sama.” she whispered to herself.

It had been a very hard two days since the call. The family that Aoi had been building around herself and Kaoru had been thrown into chaos by the call from the family lawyer. Right now, she, Kaoru and Aoi were at the main house, which was in mourning, while the remainder of their family was left to struggle with school and family matters on their own.

Miyabi hadn't slept more than a few hours since she had arrived here with her Lord and Lady. Kaoru hadn't either, both of them being fully engaged in caring for Aoi, who was practically crushed by her loss. Still, with the two of them supporting her with all their strength and love, she was slowly regaining control of herself. Seeing the way that Kaoru cared for his wife re-affirmed to her that she had made the right choice years before. Heading over to the adjoining room, she scratched at the door respectfully.

“Come in, Miyabi.” came Aoi's soft voice. Sliding the door open, she stepped into the room and closed the door behind herself. Aoi was clinging to Kaoru, the two of them kneeling on the futon in the room. Aoi had apparently not taken a bath yet, as her hair was still messy from her restless sleep and her face showed dried tears. Kaoru looked a bit rough as well, but his whole attention was on his beloved Aoi-chan. Miyabi knelt before the two.

“Aoi-sama, the ceremony will begin soon.” she said softly, touching Aoi's hair. the girl made a small sound in her throat. Kaoru stroked her hair gently. “I would do this for you if I could, Aoi-sama, but I cannot.” whispered Miyabi.

“I…I know, Miyabi!” managed Aoi. “I have to be there, but I just can't stop crying.” she admitted. “I have no tears left, but I can't stop sobbing.” she wailed, holding her husband tighter.

“It is a funeral, Aoi-chan,” noted Kaoru gently, “no one expects you to be composed.” he said. Aoi fought back a sob.

“I can assure you that you are not going to be the only one distraught this morning, Aoi-sama.” promised Miyabi.

“And Yabi-chan and I are not going to leave your side. I promise you, we will be right there the whole time.” added Kaoru. Aoi slowly nodded. Several minutes passed before she straightened from where she had been clinging to her husband.

“I…think I am ready for my bath.” she said, her lips tight. Miyabi nodded.

“Yes, Aoi-sama.” she said, rising. “I will prepare it while you get your things.” she said, slipping out the door. Kaoru helped his wife to her feet. Aoi's beautiful face took on a determined look as she gathered her hastily-assembled bath kit. Kaoru watched her slip into a simple bath robe and did likewise, knowing that he needed a bath as well. Together the two moved to the bathroom and found that Miyabi was just finishing up the preparations for the bath.

“Thanks, Yabi-chan.” murmured Kaoru as the woman bowed and departed.

“I'll get your clothes ready, Kaoru.” she said softly as she closed the door. Kaoru nodded, even though she couldn't see it, his attention on helping his wife. Seeing that Aoi was not likely to bathe fast enough to finish in time, he gently took the sponge from her hand and silently, lovingly washed her.

“Kaoru-sama, I should be washing you.” she said, a flicker of a smile crossing her lips fleetingly. Kaoru managed a weak smile of his own as he shook his head.

“Next time, Aoi-chan.” he said, finishing up with the body wash and pouring some water over her to rinse off the lather. “We don't have a lot of time.” he added quietly. Aoi nodded.

“We…must not be late.” she said determinedly. “We must arrive first.” she added grimly. I will not tolerate any snide comments from those renegades! Not today, not ever! she vowed. I will be the respectful daughter and the honorable wife of Kaoru-sama this day. The rest of the bath was completely silent.

Returning to their room, the two found that Miyabi had their clothes laid out. A mourning kimono awaited Aoi, and a traditional haori and hakama awaited Kaoru. The black clothes with their five crests gave both of the young lovers a pause. Looking at each other, then Miyabi, who knelt by the door, the two began to dress. For once, the traditional clothes didn't cause Kaoru any discomfort. Or maybe it's that Aoi-chan's pain drowns out my own. he reflected. Looking to his wife, he wanted nothing more than to free her from her pain, but had no way of doing that.

Before he was consciously aware of it, the three of them were making their way to the family garden, where a shrine had been erected for this day. Being one of the single most powerful and influential families in the country, the Sakurabas had planned to have a private funeral in their own garden, with only family and select guests allowed. Over the last day and a half, the walled estate of the family had been surrounded by news crews and paparazzi assholes intent on crashing the funeral.

Thought the others would never know it, it was Miyabi's quiet doing that had doubled the security force on the grounds. With the extra manpower and clear, stern warnings from the woman about the penalty of failing to keep the jackals outside the walls, not one news person or paparazzi had managed to get inside the compound. Still, no one who hadn't arrived the day before would be getting near either, due to the log-jam of cars, buses and vans from all the rubber-neckers. Kaoru had smirked when he had overheard one of the dissident factions telling another that three of their membership couldn't get through the press of reports and rag shutterbugs.

Still, that was not to say that there were no photographers at the ceremony. No, the family's private photographer was there, along with a video crew. Distasteful though it was, it was not unexpected that there would be records of the funeral. Indeed, there were valid reasons to document the event, both legal and emotional. Kaoru, Aoi and Miyabi took their positions and the torture began. Kaoru's hand never left Aoi's the entire time, and Miyabi never left her side - exactly as the two had sworn.

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Chika and Tae-chan silently prepared a basic meal while Mayu helped as best as she could. With Miyabi, Aoi and Kaoru gone under such circumstances, the house felt like it had had its heart ripped out. Still, classes went on, and there were things to be done, so the three of them held the fort, as it were. “Do you think they are ok?” asked Chika, breaking the silence.

“I'm sure they are.” assured her cousin. “Aoi-sama is strong, and Kaoru and Miyabi-san are there, right?” she pressed, trying to convince herself most of all. Mayu set aside the rice balls she had been working on.

“But she lost her parents, Tae-chan.” she disagreed, her tone uncharacteristically subdued. “How would you feel if you lost your mother?” she asked the maid. If I lost my parents, I wouldn't be able to function half as well as Aoi-san did. she admitted truthfully. Taeko considered that point.

“I would be devastated.” she said at last. Chika nodded.

“Even though my parents and I don't see things eye to eye, I would be upset if I lost them.” said the girl. “And to lose them both at the same time like that.” she mused, shaking her head. “I feel so sorry for Aoi-san.”

“Speaking of that, has there been any more news about what happened?” asked Tae-chan, finishing up her vegetables and meat dish as Chika neared completion on the noodles and sauce. Mayu shook her head.

“Other than what was on the news yesterday, there hasn't been any more details.” said the tiny heiress of the Miyuki Clothing empire. In reverence for the pain and loss Aoi had suffered, the three were wearing black mourning clothes, even if they weren't able to attend the funeral. “What are the odds that the car would crash and both of them would die?” wondered the girl. Unbidden, she recalled countless drives with her former chaperone Ruka, and all the things she had leaned from watching him drive.

“It would be a near act of god for that to be a coincidence.” opinioned Tae-chan. “I mean, it's just too convenient, right?” she elaborated. Chika nodded.

“With what those jerks have been doing lately, it seems too lucky a break to be chance.” she said simply. Kaoru, Aoi and Miyabi had vented about the rogue factions often enough that the other members of the house had come to understand the group politics well enough to hate the trouble-making factions nearly as much as the three most closely involved with the struggle.

“We don't know enough to make educated guesses, so let's wait for Hanabishi-sama and Aoi-san to return and tell us what they learned.” instructed Mayu. Though she was technically the next to junior in their group in terms of seniority, she was the more or less leader of the group, due to Tae-chan's deference to the girl's superior education and upbringing and Chika's following of her cousin's lead in this matter. “And in any event, the police are still investigating the accident.” she added.

“Yeah, but you must realize that if those factions that want to oust Aoi's family can find a way to exert the group's influence, the police will draw whatever conclusion they are told to draw.” baited Chika, her eyes sparking a bit. Mayu sniffed.

“You should have more faith in the police, Chika.” she disagreed. “Just because you see that kind of thing on TV, doesn't mean it works that way in real life.” she cautioned. “Police are highly trained, and for something involving the Sakuraba Zaibatsu's head family, they are sure to assign their best team of detectives to the case.” she went on, her eyes closed and her imagination throwing up visions of hard-eyed detectives in trench coats lurking around, chewing on their toothpicks and grilling criminals about the incident.

Seeing the look on Mayu's face, the two cousins exchanged looks, smiling a bit. Mayu was well-known for her active imagination in certain areas, and they had come to recognize the signs of Mayu being in what Kaoru so fondly called `Mayu-chan Land'. Finished with her part of the meal, Chika dished it up, Tae-chan touching Mayu's shoulder to bring the smaller girl back from her make believe world as the group moved to the dining table. Looking at the four empty seats, they suppressed pangs of discomfort.

In some ways, Tina's empty place bothered them more than the absence of Aoi, Kaoru and Miyabi. Other than some forced and lifeless idle talk, the meal was silent, the girls mostly lost in their thoughts. With the meal done, the three silently cleared the table, tended to the dishes and moved to their rooms. Before long, they were getting ready for bed.

Lying in bed, Tae-chan found herself thinking of all that the group had endured in the last three and a half years. Good and bad, the group had stuck together and overcome everything. But lately, things had felt…off to the busty girl. It's like ever since Tina went back to America, we have been off balance. she mused. It wasn't something that helped her sleep.

Next door in Kaoru's old room, Chika stared at the ceiling, reviewing her plans for her future. The younger Minazuki didn't have any hard-and-fast plans for her future, but there were certain elements that she wanted in her life, and those elements had been growing more and more defined and stronger and stronger since she moved into Aoi's house. You really aren't a nice person sometimes, Chika. she thought to herself. But even so, I won't give up without trying everything I can think of to get where I want to be. she vowed. I just have to find the right time and circumstances. she promised.

In the main house, in her room not too far from Miyabi's room and the master bedroom that Aoi and Kaoru shared, Mayu was cuddled up to her pillow, looking out the window at the stars. Hanabishi-sama, Aoi-san, I wish I could be there with you. she thought. Over the last two and a half years, she had come to respect and look up to Aoi as a role model for herself in certain regards, and seeing the girl all but collapse under the news of her parent's death had hit her hard. It also brought to mind the missing member of the family that could most likely have helped Aoi the most; aside from Kaoru, of course. What is taking Tina so long to come home?! she mentally screamed at the blonde. “Stupid gaijin.” she murmured as sleep took her.

-

Kaoru sat silently holding his wife in his arms, while Miyabi hugged herself to his back, holding both him and Aoi in her arms. It had been a very long day, with the funeral dragging on and on endlessly. Through it all, his wife had been a trooper, maintaining her composure - though not without enormous strain. As soon as they could, they had fled back to their room, where they had been since, just holding each other and drawing strength from the closeness of the others.

“Kaoru,” came Miyabi's voice in his ear, “they plan to have the reading of the will tomorrow.” she said softly. Turning to look at his first lover, Kaoru frowned.

“What happened to the traditional week-long mourning period?” he asked rhetorically, knowing that this was a push from the factions that wanted the primacy that the Sakuraba family held within the group for themselves. Miyabi shook her head.

“The excuse is that the group is in crisis and needs immediate, firm guidance from the President.” she replied. “How transparent and tactless of them.” she snarled softly. Kaoru looked back to Aoi, who was asleep against his chest, clinging to him like her life depended on it.

“Guidance? Fine. I'll give them guidance.” he said grimly. “Aoi-chan will have her week to grieve.” he promised the girl in his arms.

“Kaoru, what are you planning to do?” asked Miyabi, a little apprehensively. Kaoru is usually so calm and level headed, but when it involves his family, he gets so…mean. she thought to herself. And there was no doubt that Aoi enjoyed his most ardent protection.

“Yabi-chan, I have been the heir to the group for more than a year now, haven't I?” he asked the older woman. Miyabi nodded.

“Yes. What…?” began Miyabi. Kaoru smiled as he interrupted her gently.

“So, that makes me the acting chairman of the board of directors, as well as the President Pro Tem.” he said. Considering his words, Miyabi frowned.

“While that is the tradition,” she said slowly, “it is just that: tradition.” she cautioned. “If push comes to shove, you might not have the legal standing to force the issue.” was her verdict. Kaoru looked back to Aoi.

“I'll risk it.” he said firmly. For Aoi's peace, I would beat them senseless if necessary! “Tomorrow morning, I need you to stall the bastards while I get some things ready.” he said. Miyabi nodded.

“Easy enough.” she murmured. She felt a tingle in her spine and groin. When he is like this, he really gets me hot. she thought. Shoving that thought aside, she listened to Kaoru explaining his plan. Hearing him calmly announce his intentions, she blinked. That's a dangerous gamble. It is almost guaranteed that they will respond in kind, and we aren't ready! “Kaoru, you realize that we don't have enough stocks to defeat them if they call for a vote, right?” she warned. Kaoru nodded.

“I know. But we can hold them for a while.” he said. Miyabi frowned.

“Holding is not winning, Kaoru.” she said evenly. Kaoru nodded.

“I know.” he repeated. “But I won't let them torture Aoi-chan with their greed.”

Miyabi was silent for a while as she considered what could be the outcome of this act. “You realize that you could split the Zaibatsu in half, don't you?” she asked. He nodded. “If the group loses half - or more! - of it's member companies, it will not survive the inevitable attack of rival groups as they jockey for dominance and increased market share.” she went on. “We could lose everything, Kaoru - and I mean `we' as in the entire group. You are responsible for the welfare of the entire group.” she reminded him. He nodded, softly touching Aoi's face.

“I don't want to risk this, but if we don't get some breathing room, Aoi-chan might end up in a bad place.” he said, his concern for his wife clearly out-weighing all else. Miyabi felt her heart skip a beat at the devotion in his voice.

“A bad place?” she asked, unsure of what Kaoru meant.

“If she isn't allowed the time and space to move past her loss, she could end up in a deep depression; maybe even make herself physically sick with the pain.” he said.

“You sound like you are talking about this first-hand.” observed Miyabi. He turned to her, locking gazes with her.

“It's because I am, Yabi-chan.” he said softly. “I lost my mother and parted from all I knew on the same day, Miyabi. As I lay there healing from the beating, I found myself slipping into a deep depression. I lost my appetite and will to go on. Eventually, I began to lapse into a coma.” he paused, remembering the past.

“So, what brought you back?” wondered Miyabi. Kaoru re-focused on her.

“A dream, Yabi-chan,” he murmured, “a dream.”

-

“Welcome home.” said Tae-chan as the three entered the main entrance of the house. Aoi was still subdued and her face was lacking its usual warmth, but she was better than she had been. Bit by bit she was recovering from the loss of her parents. Miyabi was tired, but already moving forward with plans to enact Kaoru's fail-safe. Kaoru was tired, but focused on his wife, loved ones and plans to rid himself of the troublemakers once and for all.

“It's good to be home, Tae-chan.” said the man, seeing the busty girl hesitating as she tried to decide what she should do. Taeko was in her maid outfit, and had apparently been in the middle of some cleaning, judging from the apron. “Where are Chika-chan and Mayu-chan?” he asked her.

“Kaoru-sama?” came Chika's voice from the top of the stairs. A moment later, the younger Minazuki was there, also decked out in her maid's uniform. “I'm glad you are back.” she offered, a small smile on her face. “We were just doing some dusting and window-washing.” she explained.

“Mayu-chan?” asked Kaoru. Chika pointed up the stairs.

“In her room. She got a call from someone, and has been on the phone since then. It sounded like she was arguing with someone.” offered the girl. Kaoru disliked the possibility of more trouble, but if it came, then it came.

“Kaoru-sama,” said Aoi softly. “I am feeling tired. Will you excuse me?” she asked. Kaoru nodded.

“Of course, Aoi-chan.” he said immediately. “I'll help you.” he added, picking her up in his arms.

“K…Kaoru-sama!” she gasped. Kaoru smiled at her.

“I didn't get to do this before.” he murmured, carrying her up the stairs. Miyabi surveyed the two girls, who were looking at her expectantly.

“I think she'll be ok.” said Miyabi. “The funeral was…trying.” she muttered. Looking at her wrinkled skirt and top, she grimaced. “I'm going to get a bath.” she said. “Call it a day. We'll pick up where ever you left off tomorrow, girls.” directed the woman, moving toward the stairs. Chika and Tae-chan exchanged glances. Silently, both followed the older woman up to the master bath.

-

Kaoru dropped the towel over the towel rack and eased himself into the large tub in the master bath. He had just gotten Aoi settled, the girl falling asleep swiftly. He had decided that it would be best to let her sleep some. Since he had been cried on most of the last three days, he felt the need for a bath.

Closing his eyes, he leaned his head back against the folded towel, letting the warm water ease his tired muscles and relax him. I'll treat Aoi-chan to a bath first thing tomorrow morning. he decided. Planning his care for his wife, he was surprised to hear the door to the bath open. Opening his eyes, he saw Miyabi, Tae-chan and Chika enter the bath.

Setting aside their towels, the girl silently rinsed off before joining him in the bath. Miyabi settled on his right, and Tae-chan settled on his left. Chika settled in his lap. Since they were all naked, he found himself surrounded by female flesh. His dick, which had been silent for the last three days, sprang to life. Kaoru wasn't sure how he felt about that. It's almost like I don't care that Aoi is suffering. he thought guiltily. But at the same time…he pushed the rest of the thought away.

Since Chika-chan was on his lap, she felt his member harden until it was fully erect. Blushing a bit, she settled so it was tucked firmly between her thighs, tight to her hairless mons. Not exactly the way I hoped it would happen, but I can work with this. she thought. Miyabi noticed, but didn't say anything. Tae-chan tentatively started to lean into Kaoru, but stopped.

Seeing her aborted move to close with him, Kaoru reached out and settled an arm over each of the women beside him, drawing them to him snugly. Taeko didn't realize that she had sighed in pleasure as she shifted so she was almost facing him, her large breasts pressed to his side. Miyabi was likewise situated on is other side.

Not getting any reaction from the other girls, Chika slowly began to undulate her hips, using the motion to caress Kaoru's hard member. As she did, her own excitement rose, her clit beginning to peek out from it's protective hood. Gradually, Chika increased the movement of her hips as well as her pace. Against her sex, she could feel his member throbbing. He seems to like me just fine! she gloated. Maybe tonight is the night! she exalted.

“Chika.” came Taeko's voice. Blinking, she turned to look at her cousin. Tae-chan wasn't wearing her large glasses in the bath, making her look younger than she was. Her hair was also loose, instead of braided like she usually wore it. Her head was still resting on Kaoru's arm and shoulder, but her eyes were on Chika's own brown eyes. Slowly, she shook her head.

Damn it! snarled Chika silently, stopping her grinding against the hard member between her thighs. Why is Tae-neechan busting my ass about this?! she wondered irritably. Still, her trust in her cousin was greater than her raging hormones - though only by the slimmest of margins. So, she trusted that her older cousin knew what she was doing. “Yes, Tae-neechan.” she said softly, leaning back to rest her back against Kaoru's chest. I suppose that this isn't too bad; for now! she thought, relishing the feeling of his skin warm on her skin.

“Chika-chan,” came his soft voice, “thanks.” he murmured. Her entire body shivered at the words and his tone of voice. Her aroused groin did more than shiver. That's it! If Tae-neechan's going to ruin my fun, she's going to have to lend me one of her toys! decided the girl.

For about ten minutes, the group just sat silent and still, drawing comfort from the closeness of the others. The moment was disturbed by the door to the bath opening again and Mayu stepping into the large, open bathing area. Seeing Kaoru, she blinked, a smile gracing her lips. “Hanabishi-sama!” she breathed eagerly, tossing her towel and making a bee line for the man.

Stopping in front of him, she leaned down and kissed him soundly. From where her head rested just below his chin, Chika saw that Mayu was really working the kiss. The younger girl made notes on Mayu's use of lips, tongue and pressure, vowing to practice every chance she could with Kaoru.

Breaking the kiss, Mayu eased back. “I'm glad you are home, Kaoru.” she said softly. “All of you.” she added.

“It's good to be home, even with all this going on.” he said seriously. Mayu nodded, her eyes searching for a place to settle.

“Here.” said Miyabi, easing away from Kaoru before standing. “I am going to check on Aoi-sama and then call it a night. Kaoru, if you would meet me in the office first thing tomorrow, I have some issues to discuss with you.” said the manager, starting to turn for the edge of the large communal tub. Before she moved away, she stopped and turned back to Kaoru, leaning over and kissing him as well. Chika once more studied the different style of the oldest of the women. As she did so, she realized that Miyabi would be hard to compete with.

She also was confronted with the woman's impressive rack. While not as large as her cousin's rack, Miyabi's breasts were large, full and stood proudly on their own. With those breasts barely past her nose, Chika had to admit that she would never be a match for the older woman. So, I will have to make it up elsewhere! Like Mayu and Tina do! she vowed.

Releasing Kaoru's lips, Miyabi eased back and gave him a reassuring smile. “Aoi-sama will be fine, Kaoru. I promise you she will be.” she said as she turned and moved out of the bath, drying off and wrapping a robe around herself before exiting the bath. Mayu hugged herself to Kaoru a bit more firmly. And somewhat proprietarily, too! though the young man.

It hit him then that he felt much better now than he had before the girls surrounded him. Aoi was still his main focus, but with the girls warm and steady against him, he felt much more confident and optimistic. Aoi was right about all this. We are stronger together than alone. he mused. Now, how can I use this to help Aoi-chan?

A half hour later, the group had broken up for the night, with Chika and Tae-chan moving off to their rooms in the servant's quarters, Mayu sleeping in her bed and Kaoru slipping into his and Aoi's futon next to his soundly-sleeping wife. Cuddling up to her naked form, he paused to caress her face, entranced by her beauty, even under the emotional strain she was suffering. Leaning over to her, he kissed her forehead. “I'm here, Aoi-chan,” he whispered to her, burying her face against his throat as he settled her form in his embrace, “and I will not abandon you.”

-

Kaoru awoke to the sound of subdued slurping and an excruciatingly wonderful sensation of hot, wet suction on his rampant erection. Pushing aside the cobwebs of sleep, he opened his eyes to the familiar ceiling of his and Aoi's room. Looking down, he found himself looking at his wife's short-haired head bobbing up and down on his dick as she fondled his balls.

Over the course of their relationship, they had had plenty of time and opportunity to learn how to please each other, especially since the first year and a half had be limited to petting and foreplay. Aoi had dedicated herself to learning to please her husband in all aspects, and Kaoru had been just as adamant about learning her body in return. Though they were still newly-weds, they had a far more attuned sex life than many long-term couples did. Aoi-chan really learned her lessons! thought Kaoru, already nearing the edge.

Each touch of her tongue on his tip and shaft, each swirl of her lips around the tip, the depth and pace of her inhalation of his member were all perfectly tuned to bring him to release with mind-numbing force and speed. Pushing her lips to the very base of his shaft, Aoi hummed softly in her throat, the tip of his dick being tickled by her throat as she rolled his balls gently in her hand, her other hand holding to his hip to support her efforts. “Aoi-chan!” panted Kaoru, feeling his nuts tighten.

Aoi only turned her head to look at him around her mouthful of dick, still humming. The sight of his wife's lust-addled eyes overpowered his control, and he blasted his load down her throat. With only a tiny sputter, Aoi swallowed it all and kept up the light suction as she slowly pulled her head back. By the time that his tip popped out of her lip's greedy embrace, he was already semi erect. “Kaoru-sama.” murmured Aoi, her hands swiftly seizing his member and skillfully caressing it, steadily causing it to harden and regain its former position; that being pointing straight up.

“Good morning, Aoi-chan.” managed Kaoru. His wife ran her finger tip over the slit at the head of his dick.

“Will you have sex with me, husband?” she asked him. Words were too bothersome for him in his current state, so he simply took her firmly in his hands and rolled over so he was on top of her, Aoi eagerly spreading her legs as she laid back, opening her sex to him. With ample evidence of her arousal soaking her thighs, he settled his tip at her entrance and pushed into her ever-so-tight nest, earning him an approving groan. “Yes!” she hissed, locking her ankles behind his hips and her arms around his chest.

With her prey securely ensnared, Aoi settled in to enjoy a good fucking. Feeling her pleasure edging toward orgasm, she reveled in the feel of her Kaoru-sama filling her. We have not been intimate in four days. she thought absently. I could not be apart from him another moment! she tucked her knees a bit higher, allowing him to reach the deepest parts of her sex, his tip pressing against the entrance to her womb with each thrust.

Kaoru was in heaven, making love to his wife for the first time since the accident that claimed the lives of her parents. I had almost forgotten how good she feels! he marveled, lost in the sensation of her tight womanhood. In spite of having come barely ten minutes before, he was approaching that state again. Wanting - no, needing - more of her, he pushed his arms under her shoulders and pulled her up so she was straddling his hips as he hammered into her relentlessly; to her immense approval. “Aoi-chan!” he growled, holding her tight as he exploded in her passage.

“Kaoru-sama!” she replied, kissing him as she felt herself filled with his seed. Please, Kami, let me conceive! she begged whichever deity would listen. Since the funeral, the issue of her bearing an heir was much more urgent. Aoi hoped that she would be able to present him with his first child within the year. And as many more as he desires! she added silently, the two frozen in post-fucking bliss.

Eventually, they rose and made their way to the bathroom to clean up for breakfast. As they entered, Miyabi was exiting. Bowing to the obviously just-fucked pair, she stood aside as they entered the bathroom, sharing a small, hopeful smile with Aoi. Telling the manager that she and Kaoru would be down shortly, the two closed the door to the bathroom behind themselves, but not before Aoi surprised her oldest friend with a quick, but warm, kiss on the lips.

-

“Chika-chan, are you up yet?” asked Tae-chan as she slid the door to her cousin's room open. Already dressed in her maid's uniform, Tae-chan felt a comfortable buzz from her small vibrator, tucked into her greedy sex. God, I don't know how much longer I can stand this! I want Kaoru in me so badly I could scream! she thought. “Chika-chan?” she repeated, glancing at the futon.

What she saw there stunned her. Her cousin was sprawled out on her back, legs spread, a smallish electric blue vibrator three-quarters buried in her wet sex, her entire body shiny with sweat as she panted. Looking at the vibrator more closely, she recognized it as one of the first ones she had gotten. “Chika!” she protested.

Blinking her eyes, Chika managed to focus on her cousin. “Oh, morning, Tae-neechan.” she said, sounding somewhat winded. Obviously, she had had a large orgasm recently and was still not exactly back to normal. “What's with the face?” wondered Chika, seeing her cousin giving her the hairy eyeball.

“What are you doing with that?” she demanded, pointing to the small vibrator. Chika managed to sit up, which drove the bright blue pseudo-phallus deeper into her, causing her to catch her breath in pleasure.

“You said I could borrow your things.” pointed out Chika reasonably. Tae-chan blinked.

“I didn't mean those things!” she muttered, a bit embarrassed that her cousin had deliberately misinterpreted the exchange. “And what are you doing using that, anyway?” she asked. Chika yawned.

“Masturbating, of course.” was the immediate response. “What's the big fuss, cousin? You use them.” she pointed out. Not to mention getting to sleep with Kaoru!

“That's…different.” Tae-chan returned lamely. Chika managed to stand and reluctantly removed the toy.

“Don't worry; I'll wash it and return it.” she promised her cousin. Tae-chan blushed.

“Um, tell you what, Chika-chan, you can have that one.” she said. I haven't used it in years, and it's not really my preferred size any more. she admitted to herself. Thanks to her exercises, Taeko was still as tight as the other girls, but her taste in dildos ran larger than her first few. Kaoru was more satisfying than all her fake dicks put together, but when he wasn't available, she liked her more filling toys.

“Thanks, Tae-neechan!” chirped Chika, having regained her normal disposition as she landed from her orgasm. “We better hurry and get breakfast ready.” she said, moving past Tae-chan. Taeko nodded.

“I'm going to head over now, since I'm already dressed.” she said. Chika waved at her.

“Be right there, cousin!” she said. Just before Taeko could leave, she asked her cousin another question. “Do you think that Aoi-sama has another ring?” Taeko almost tripped.

“What?!” gaped the maid. Chika turned to look at her busty cousin, her gaze steady.

“I asked if you thought that Aoi-sama might have another ring.” she repeated evenly.

“Chika! You're only sixteen!” protested Taeko, shocked. “You aren't old enough for that kind of…” Chika interrupted her.

“Mayu was sixteen when she first slept with Kaoru.” she countered. “Besides, you and I both know that I am not your average sixteen-year old.” she added.

“But…!” protested Tae-chan.

“I know what I want in my life, Tae-neechan, and I know that this isn't a game. I'm willing to abide by Aoi-sama's decision, but I will not give up without an all-out try.” cautioned the younger Minazuki. “We better get going.” she said, hearing the clock chime. Reminded of breakfast, Tae-chan hurried off while Chika cleaned up and got into her school uniform.

Finding Aoi already making breakfast and even humming like she used to, Taeko forgot the incident with her cousin for the moment. She also hoped that now that Aoi seemed to be bouncing back from her loss, she and the other girls might get some attention from Kaoru. Turning to Tae-chan as she entered the kitchen, Aoi greeted her and gave her a light kiss as well. Blinking, the maid wondered what was going on with Aoi.

-

“See you when I get back.” said Mayu, collecting one more deep kiss from Kaoru. The small heiress was going to meet with her family about the Miyuki Clothing Group's business. Kaoru, Miyabi and Aoi were going to be going to the Sakuraba Zaibatsu's lawyers firm for the reading of Aoi's father's will the next morning. Mayu hoped to be back by then, but she didn't hold out much hope.

“Be safe.” said Aoi, giving the small girl a kiss as well. Mayu and the others had noticed that since the loss of her parents, Aoi had been significantly more affectionate with them, and while none of them minded the honest affection she showered on them, a couple were mildly concerned that something was wrong with the mistress of the house.

“I'll hurry back home once the meeting is over.” promised Mayu before turning to cross to the private car that her parents had sent for her. “Bye!” she waved to the group at large.

“We'll be waiting for you, Mayu-chan!” called Chika, who had just gotten back from her school. Taeko was in her maid's outfit once more, while Aoi was naturally kimono-clad. Kaoru was dressed in slacks and a polo shirt, Miyabi in her short skirt and sheer top beside him. Mayu stepped into the car, watching the group as the car pulled smoothly away from the house. It just isn't the same without that blonde baka there. she reflected before sitting back and organizing her thoughts for the coming meeting.

-

Miyabi followed behind her Lord and Lady as they exited the meeting with the group lawyers. Keeping an eye on the other representatives also exiting, she saw that the heads of the trouble-making groups were congregating, cell phones to their ears, hands waving energetically as they glared at the three heading for the large sedan awaiting them. “Aoi-sama, Kaoru-dono,” she said softly, “there is going to be trouble over this; and sooner, rather than later.” she cautioned.

“I know.” said Kaoru, his tone just as soft. “Where do we stand on that issue?” he asked his manager and partner-in-crime. Miyabi considered that.

“I won't know for sure until I put the new shares into the matrix, but I think we are still short, Kaoru.” she said reluctantly. After all, the Zaibatsu is old and very well established. With literally hundreds of millions of shares of stock, it might prove to be impossible to gain control of enough of them to force a change in the board of directors. she thought morosely.

“I see.” murmured Kaoru. Maybe it's time to start looking for an acceptable compromise. he thought. The idea of compromising with the renegade factions made his blood boil, but if he could maintain control, then he and Aoi would win by default. And while winning by default was galling, at the end of the day, a win was a win.

“Kaoru-dono!” came a voice from behind the trio. Finding the voice vaguely familiar, Kaoru turned to see the family lawyer approaching them. “There was a personal request of the late Chairman of the Zaibatsu.” said the man. Withdrawing an envelope from his suit pocket, he offered it to Kaoru with a small bow. “He asked that in the event of his untimely death, I was to give this to his wife, or - should she be deceased as well - to his named successor. That is you, Kaoru-dono.” said the man.

Taking the envelope, Kaoru bowed to the man. “Thank you.” he said simply. Seeing the man still bowing to him, he went on. “Was there something else?” he asked.

“If I may, Kaoru-dono, I would offer you a bit of unsolicited advice.” said the man carefully.

“I will always listen to advice.” replied Kaoru neutrally.

“Speaking for myself - and myself only - I would advise that you seek to restructure the group. As it stands now, the body of the group is unhealthy, and if allowed to go on too long, the entire body will be lost.” he said. Kaoru nodded.

“I see. Thank you once again.” he said.

“It is the least I can do.” rejoined the man, turning away from him and his wife and their manager. Aoi was watching him patiently, her eyes warm and comforting. Beside her was Miyabi, her eyes confidant and steady. He smiled back at the two women. With these two on my side, how can I lose? Abruptly, a new path presented itself to him. My side! Of course! That would be the most certain way to handle this situation! Both women caught the signs of his mental epiphany.

“Kaoru-sama?” quired Aoi. The young man grinned at his wife.

“Tell me, Aoi, are you up for some social functions?” he asked her.

-

Soft moans and gasps filled the large office in the house. It was late afternoon, and Kaoru and Miyabi had been planning and plotting most of the day. After lunch, they had returned to the task at hand, reviewing numbers and graphs and reports on her computer screen, Miyabi seated in her high-backed executive chair, Kaoru leaning over her shoulder.

Close proximity had led to some kissing. Kissing had led to making out. Making out had led to petting. And that led to this! thought a part of Miyabi's mind smugly as she jerked her hips back against Kaoru as she rested her weight on her forearms. The woman was currently bent over the desk, her miniskirt pushed up around her hips, her panties torn on the floor, her top wadded up around her neck as her nipples rubbed the slick, clean wood of the desk.

Miyabi growled aggressively as Kaoru began to frantically hammer her hips. “Ugh! More!” she commanded, her juice flowing freely down her legs to her calves. God, this is so hot! her mind babbled as another orgasm rolled through her. Who would have thought that this situation would get me so wound up? Indeed, the thought of being bent over the desk and done from behind by her lover was strangely erotic to her. Maybe I am a slut at heart. was her last conscious thought as a large orgasm accompanied the release of Kaoru's sperm into her ecstatic sex.

“Yabi-chan!” hissed Kaoru as he emptied his balls into her. I certainly didn't plan this, but…! he thought, slowly feeling his member soften in her passage. “You're something else, Yabi-chan.” he said, still holding her hips tight to his. Miyabi hummed in reply, still engrossed in her own orgasm. As he started to pull out of her, she whined and grabbed his hands as she pushed her hips back to keep him in her.

“Not yet, ok?” she asked, turning to look at him over her shoulder. “I want to have you in me a bit longer.” she explained. Kaoru nodded.

“Ok, Yabi-chan.” he agreed. This could be a bit awkward if Aoi-chan or one of the others comes in here right now. he thought. It wasn't that they didn't know that he slept with the others - because they certainly did know - it was just that he tried to respect them by not rubbing their faces in it. Be truthful, Kaoru, you are careful because you are worried that they might suddenly reconsider being your concubines! came the spiteful voice of his inner pervert.

As if summoned by the thought, one of the group scratched on the door before opening it. Miyabi had no reaction, though Kaoru jerked in surprise; something that Miyabi appreciated as his semi-hard member tickled her hyper-sensitive vaginal passage. Kaoru took a breath to ask who it was, but wasn't quick enough.

“Miyabi, Kaoru, I have some coffee for you two!” came Chika's boisterous voice as she entered the room with a tray and some coffee in a pair of cups.

“Chika-chan!” began Kaoru, but once more, he was too late, as Chika had already seen the two. Other than freezing for an instant and blinking a time or two, she showed little reaction.

“I'll just set this over here, ok?” she said, indicating the edge of the desk.

“That'll be fine, Chika-chan.” said Miyabi, her voice level and even, though a touch smug. Chika nodded to the older woman. Seeing the younger Minazuki hesitate, Miyabi spoke again. “Was there something else, Chika-chan?”

“I was wondering if…” began Chika, coloring a bit - though it was hard to tell with her deep tan, “…I could have some, too.” she finished. Miyabi blinked.

“Some? You mean…?” wondered the manager.

“I'll just go help Aoi-san with the laundry!” exclaimed Chika, running from the room. Miyabi once more turned to look at Kaoru over her shoulder. He looked as baffled as herself.

“Did she just…?” began Miyabi, only to break off in a moan as Kaoru's member twitched in her. Rotating her hips some, she felt some signs of life in his member. “Mmm. Think you have another in you?” she husked to him. I think that he likes the notion of Chika in his bed. she noted, making plans to feel Aoi out about that topic.

-

“So, they want you to take over the management of the company, Mayu-chan?” asked Kaoru. Mayu nodded. The girl had been gone for four days, and when she got back, the first thing she had done was ask to speak with Kaoru and Aoi. Naturally, Miyabi had been asked to attend the meeting as well.

“I told them that I would have to think about it, though.” she replied. “I mean, I like the business well enough, but I don't want to be away from my family.” And you two are closer to me than my parents will ever be. she didn't say aloud. “I…want to ask you for your advice on what I should tell them.” she finished.

“Mayu-chan, your parents have been building the company for years so you could take over the family business.” pointed out Miyabi. “All that effort would be moot if you didn't take the position.”

“And yet, all that hard work is what took them out of my life.” countered Mayu. “I love them, but they are nearly strangers to me after all the missed visits and forgotten dates.” It's like I have more in common with Tina than I thought.

“Is there a choice at all, Mayu-chan?” asked Kaoru. “If you don't take the position, what are the plans then?”

“There are none that I know of. If I turn them down, I want to have a plan to offer, but right now, there is no plan for anything other than my taking their place as the head of the company.” she announced.

“What are their plans for the future, Mayu-chan?” wondered Aoi. “If they want you to take over the company, then they must have some other goal in mind for themselves, right?” she pressed. Mayu frowned.

“There was some mention of them retiring to a small resort island that the group holds lease on.” she answered, remembering the bits and pieces of conversation from the meetings. “But honestly, I just don't know.” she admitted. “Whatever they plan is their business and has nothing to do with me!” she added, her tone more irate than before. After so long of being too busy for me, I have learned to live without them!

“Mayu-chan, this is your company.” said Kaoru softly. “We will be happy to help if we can, but you are the one who is responsible for the well being of your company's employees and their families.”

“I know.” said Mayu contritely. “It's just I don't know if I want this. Running the family business would keep me away from home far too much.” she protested.

“Then we must find a middle ground.” stated Aoi calmly.

-

Kaoru set the papers in his hand down and leaned back in the couch. Beside him, Aoi was holding his hand in her own, looking out the window blankly. On his other side, Miyabi was thoughtfully stroking her hip-length hair. Next to Miyabi, Tae-chan was still reading a copy of the papers. Sitting in the chairs at either end of the couch were Mayu and Chika, who were patiently waiting for the others to read the report.

“So.” said Tae-chan, handing her paper to Mayu as Chika grabbed the papers that Kaoru had tossed to the coffee table. “That's the official report, then?” asked the maid. Kaoru nodded. The family had received the official police report that morning by personal courier, and had just finished reading the lengthy document. “What now?” wondered the maid.

“We move forward.” came Aoi's soft voice.

“Aoi-sama, are you going to be ok with this?” asked Miyabi gently. Aoi nodded, turning to smile at her oldest friend and confidante.

“Yes, I am, actually.” said the girl. “I must admit that I am relieved that it was not deliberate.” she confessed. I do not know how I would have handled it if the police had found evidence that the wreck was the work of someone - especially if it pointed to the Zaibatsu. she reflected.

“It seems suspicious all on its own, though.” mused Tae-chan. “What are the odds that they would meet a couple of cars on that steep road who were street racing, swerve, lose control, and hit the barrier at the only spot where it was improperly anchored?” marveled Taeko.

“The police were very thorough.” promised Kaoru. He grimaced as he recalled the repeated, prolonged interviews with the detectives. It had taken nearly three months, but the official report was now filed, and it cleared the way for the group to resume business. That's both good and bad, though. thought the young man.

“Even so, it sucks.” complained Mayu. The issue of her own company was still in limbo, with her parents maintaining things until she decided - one way or the other.

“No one is arguing that, Mayu-chan.” agreed Miyabi. For several minutes, the group just sat there, thinking. It wasn't until the phone rang that they were pulled from their thoughts. Rising, Miyabi answered it before either maid could. The conversation was short, and Miyabi returned looking grim.

“Kaoru, they are challenging the will.” she warned him. There was no need to say who `they' were; there was only one `they' in regards to the Sakuraba group.

-

The fighting was getting worse and worse. Kaoru been prepared for some nasty fighting, but the contention of the will was really getting thick and getting thicker every day. He had managed to get the legal challenge to the late Chairman's will tied up in procedural review while he, Aoi and Miyabi went looking for allies.

It was a bitter blow to find that most of the member families of the Zaibatsu were either in the enemy camp, or sitting on the fence, waiting to see who emerged with the upper hand. Bitter, but not unexpected. thought Kaoru as he sat in Miyabi's chair, typing up a letter to the head of one of those undecided factions. After all, they are looking out for their own interests, and with little to lose either way, they have no reason to be rash in choosing an alliance. he mused, reviewing his language in the letter.

As he went back and reworked a couple of passages, he shook his head. “Bunch of cowards.” he muttered, once more looking over his letter. Miyabi was on her way home from a dinner engagement with another of the neutral families. If anyone could sway the head of the family, it was Miyabi.

“Who is a bunch of cowards?” asked Tae-chan as she brought him a cup of tea. Kaoru glanced at his maid, blinking as he realized that her uniform had changed some from the one he remembered.

“The Okitau family.” he answered, taking the offered tea cup as he eyed her uniform. Before, she had worn a knee-length dark dress with long sleeves under a white apron. Now, she was wearing a mid-thigh-length skirt, a white button-down blouse with short sleeves and a half-apron. “What's with the new uniform, Tae-chan?” he asked.

Taeko's eyes dropped from his, her cheeks gaining a bit of color. “Do you like it?” she asked him, her tone anxious. Kaoru nodded.

“Yeah. It looks good on you, Tae-chan.” he replied. It looks more than good on you! he thought, sipping his tea. That blouse is nearly see-through and that skirt should be illegal on you! He realized that he could see the faint lines of her bra, as well as make out the faint impressions of her semi-erect nipples. I bet she'd look better with a thinner bra on. he bet himself. “Why the change?” he asked.

“Um, I thought I should dress up a bit.” she replied, obviously not saying anything of any meaning.

“Oh?” replied Kaoru. “Did Chika help you with the new look?” he wondered, willing to bet money that the astute teen was behind this sudden make over. Unbidden, the image of Chika-chan's maid uniform came to mind. Even with her new, shorter skirt and thinner, sheerer blouse, Tae-chan was less exposed than Chika was in her mini-skirt length dress with barely a hint of sleeves on it and a scooped neck that nearly reached her sternum. Now, if she would do something about those tan lines… he thought before mentally smacking himself. I'm turning into a pervert.

“Well, yes, but also Miyabi and Mayu.” confessed the maid. Kaoru raised an eyebrow.

“All three of them?” he wondered. Tae-chan nodded. “Well, they did an excellent job.” he commended them. Taeko looked up at him.

“You really like how this looks on me?” she asked, slowly turning to give him a good view of her new outfit. When she had completed a full turn, he noted that her nipples were tenting her blouse.

“I love the new look.” he confirmed, downing the last of the tea. Tae-chan extended the silver tray in her hand to collect the cup. Kaoru found himself ogling her breasts, displayed to advantage by her leaning over the desk. His dick liked the view as well, stiffening in his pants.

“Thank you.” said Tae-chan sincerely. Pausing, she bit her lip, obviously debating something in her mind. “Actually, Chika-chan was pushing for a bit more modification to the outfit.” she said a moment later. Kaoru watched her, waiting for her to continue. “Would you like to see what she was suggesting?” asked the maid.

“If you want to show me, I'd be happy to.” he agreed. Setting the tray down on the edge of the desk, Tae-chan swiftly unbuttoned the blouse, shrugging it off her shoulders before reaching back and unfastening her bra. Swiftly, she dropped the garment and wiggled back into the blouse, her nipples and areolas engorged with blood and puffy with arousal. Once she had the blouse buttoned back up, she put her hands by her sides, her blush covering her face.

Kaoru was staring her all-but-bare breasts, the large girl's rack jiggling with each breath the girl took, making the blouse shimmer in the light. Easily visible were her dark coral pink nipples, poking out proudly. Taeko's whole bearing screamed `fuck me now, stud!' to him. “This is how she suggested I wear the outfit.” admitted Tae-chan. “It's a bit uncomfortable without some support, but I could get some thinner bras, or even strapless ones!” she added quickly.

Kaoru didn't answer in words. Indeed, he wasn't aware that he was moving until he was half way to his maid. He was swallowing a lot, too, for some reason. Taeko watched her lover approach her, lust in his eyes, and couldn't keep a smile off her face. Looks like I won't be needing any toys tonight! she thought happily as Kaoru took her face in his hands and kissed her.

Tae-chan had a low ignition point, as it were, and by the time that Kaoru withdrew his tongue from her mouth, she was hot. Panting, she reached out and touched his groin, feeling his dick hard in her hand. Smiling up at him, she licked her lips as she slipped to her knees, using her hands to unzip his pants and free his member, which was immediately engulfed in her mouth. Eagerly working on it with her tongue, lips and throat, she worked on his belt, never breaking her oral caressing of his dick as she got his pants off and fondled his balls.

Kaoru had both hands on Tae-chan's head, not guiding her so much as simply enjoying the feel of her. Tae-chan had grown into an experienced lover over the last few years, and she knew what he liked, even as he knew what she liked. As his maid voraciously attacked his erection, he pulled the hair band off her braid and combed the hair with his fingers, leaving it loose and silky half way down her back. From there, his fingers moved to her shoulders, then to her throat.

Reluctantly, Tae-chan broke off her licking and sucking of his dick to allow him to unbutton the blouse. As soon as it was on the floor, she started to lean back toward his hard length, but his gentle touch stopped her. With steady pressure to guide her, he urged her to stand, and when she had, he felt for the button and zipper that held her skirt in place. Once found, he unfastened the button and unzipped the skirt, letting it fall to the floor.

Stepping out of the skirt, Tae-chan stood before her boss and lover in just a pair of pale blue and white panties and her knee-high white silk stockings. Kaoru reached down and touched her sex, finding that - as usual - her panties were already damp with her desire. After some preliminary strokes, he pushed her panties to the side and eased first one, then a second and a third finger into her hot passage. Taeko moaned as he attacked her g-spot.

“Kaoru!” she breathed, trembling. Kaoru smiled at her before latching onto one of her nipples, his free hand assaulting her other nipple. “Ah!” she gasped, lightly biting her lip as she felt lightening run from her groin, up her spine to her nipples, then back to her groin. Kaoru worked his fingers deeper into the busty girl, making her legs weak.

Realizing that she would have some trouble standing, Kaoru moved them to the simple chair in front of Miyabi's desk and started to guide Tae-chan into the seat. Taeko had other ideas, however, and shakily moved around so Kaoru was sitting in the chair. Grinning at his surprised look, Tae-chan tugged her panties down and got one leg free of them before straddling his lap, his dick aimed right where she wanted it.

Meeting his eyes once more, she dropped herself onto him, his member stabbing into her passage, which was more than ready for it. “Tae-chan.” he rasped, feeling her bottom out on him. Looping her arms around his neck, she worked her legs up and around his hips and the back of the chair. Thought a bit awkward, she managed to hook her ankles together. After a moment of experimenting and adjusting her grip, she began to bounce on his lap, slowly at first, but with greater speed and height as she got into the groove.

As she got into her groove, Kaoru began to match her thrust with his own, shoving his hips up to meet her as she came down. With her legs spread and raised, he was hitting her cervix with each stroke. Tae-chan seemed to like that even more than he did, as she was increasingly vocal about her pleasure.

Since his hands were free, he slid one up to her chest and toyed with first one nipple, then the other, while his other hand went to her hips, first caressing her firm ass cheeks, then moving lower and inside, feeling her ever-spreading juice covering him and her both. Odd squishes and slurps filled the room between her voiced pleasure and his lower, more urgent sounds. A firm, gently tug on her nipple coincided with his finger touching her anus teasingly. A wordless keening came from her throat as she felt three of her erogenous zones stimulated at once.

Kaoru felt the pressure building in his balls and took his hand off her breast for a moment to guide her lips to his, where she frantically kissed him. Once his hand was back on her rock-hard nipple, he slowly twisted it and rolled it around as he shifted his position to drag his cock over her erect clit as she pumped away on top of him. As he did that, he eased the tip of his finger into her back door.

It was too much for Taeko, and she thrashed around on his dick like an epileptic going into a seizure. Kaoru grabbed onto her and held her steady even as he blew inside her pussy. Five powerful jets filled her as he held his breath, then he began to gasp, leaning back against the chair as he caught his breath. Taeko was still in his arms, her legs hanging limply from where they had slipped from encircling his waist and the back of the chair. Her head was on his shoulder, and she was quietly breathing hard like he was.

It wasn't clear how much time passed before the two heard Aoi calling for Tae-chan to help her with dinner. Blinking, the two separated and Tae-chan hastily redressed before grabbing the tray and all but running down to the kitchen to help Aoi and Chika-chan with dinner. Kaoru cleaned up and then returned to his letter. With his head clearer now, he made one more set of revision, printed the letter and tucked it into an envelope to be mailed the next day before he opened the stock management file that Miyabi had created and reviewed the relevant sections. If they stop sitting on the fence, we would be close enough to make this work. he mentally bitched.

In the kitchen, Aoi saw Tae-chan arrive and bow to her, apologizing for being late. Aoi just smiled and shook her head, telling her not to worry about it. As she began to assist in the preparation of the meal, Aoi casually noted that she had missed a button on her blouse. Blushing, she swiftly corrected the issue, realizing then that she had forgotten her bra as well. Mentally shrugging, she went on with the dinner preparations until Chika asked her why her skirt wasn't zipped up and her silk stockings were missing.

-

Aoi and Kaoru walked along the edge of the watershed canal a distance from their house, just out for a walk together. Things had reached an impasse within the group, and it looked like the only thing left was to force a vote of no confidence and restructure the company. But without a majority of the stock under their control, they couldn't win a fight like that.

Still, there was nothing to be done, so they had excused themselves and gone for a walk. Four and a half months since the funeral, and Aoi had finally recovered. Once more, she was the happy, confident girl that Kaoru had fallen in love with at first sight so long ago. Only now, she is my wife. he thought happily.

“I recognize this place.” noted Aoi, breaking his train of thought. Blinking, he looked around. “I saw this in a photograph that Tina-chan had.” elaborated Aoi. “In the photograph, you were sitting on the bank, and the sun was about to set.” she said, pointing to the grassy bank.

Kaoru nodded. “Yes, I know. Tina used to bring me here when we were in first year and second year at the university when we just wanted to hang out. We used to sit on the bank and just talk. Or be silent and just sit there together.” he said, squeezing his wife's hand. “For someone as energetic as Tina, that was saying a lot.” he chuckled. Aoi smiled.

“You miss her, don't you?” said Aoi. Kaoru nodded.

“Yes.” he said simply. “She was my first friend after I left the Hanabishi.” he admitted what he had known for years. “Her being away…” he began, but trailed off, shaking his head. Aoi once more knew his heart and mind far better than he had thought she would.

“Tina-chan's being away is to you what Miyabi being away would be for me.” she completed the thought. Kaoru blinked at his wife.

“Aoi-chan, you know me so well I am humbled.” he said sincerely. Aoi smiled.

“I am your wife, Kaoru-sama. It is my duty and privilege to know you best.” she said simply. “Would you…like to sit and talk some? Or just be together?” she asked him. Kaoru nodded, and the two found a nice place to sit side by side on the steep, grassy bank.

At first, the two were silent, just holding hands. Then, gradually, they began to talk of every-day things, of the past and of the future, of good times with those they loved. As the last of the sun set, the two stood and turned to return home. Both froze as they saw someone kneeling at the edge of the path above them. The blonde hair was unmistakable to either of them.

“Tina!” exclaimed Kaoru, scrambling up the short distance to the woman. Just before he touched her, though, he froze for a second, scared that his mind was playing tricks on him. Tina's head was bowed, and her shoulders were jerking. “Tina?” asked Kaoru gently, slowly reaching out to touch her shoulder. Tina was not an illusion of his mind; she was warm and real.

At his touch, she looked up, revealing her tear-soaked face. “I…I…” she began, but couldn't continue. Kaoru brushed her tears from her cheeks with his thumbs. Aoi stopped beside her husband. “Landlady-san, I…” she tried again. Shaking her head, she lowered her gaze from the two. Exchanging looks, the two smiled.

Together, they took her shoulders in their grasp and gently raised her to her feet. When she looked at them, they smiled at her. “Welcome home, Tina.” they said in unison. With an inarticulate sound, she threw her arms around them both and nearly crushed them in her hug.

“I…I'm home.” she sobbed, holding them tight. Aoi and Kaoru both hugged her tightly in return. For nearly fifteen minutes, the two just stood there, holding each other tight. Finally, as the stars grew bright overhead, they managed to start back to the mansion, Tina between them, their arms around her waist from each side and her arms over their shoulders. Tina started to tell them what she was doing there, but they had asked her to wait for them to reach home first.

To say that the reception at their home was warm was an understatement. When they had announced their return, the other members of the family had come to ask what had taken so long, but all of them froze when they saw Tina between the two.

“Look who we found wandering around out there.” grinned Kaoru. His spirits were much improved by the return of Tina to their home. A missing piece of the puzzle was now returned.

Miyabi was first to recover. “Welcome home, Tina-chan.” said the woman. Tina grinned at her before immediately groping her breasts. Unlike before, Miyabi made no real protest about it.

“Tina-chan, you're back! Yay!” was Chika's cheer. The younger Minazuki maid was immediately groped as well. Chika, too, endured Tina's socially-awkward greeting without protest.

“Tina. We are glad you are back.” said Tae-chan, bowing slightly to the taller blonde. Laughing, Tina grabbed Taeko's breasts, giving them a bit more thorough grope than she had given the others' breasts.

“Humph! Your manners are still lacking, gaijin!” sniffed Mayu disdainfully. “What took you so long, idiot?!” she demanded. Tina growled at her old nemesis and immediately groped her as well before insulting her lack of breasts and height.

As the two resumed their fighting, the others just watched with great amusement. Aoi eventually excused herself to make some snacks. At the mention of Aoi's cooking, Tina broke off the battle with Mayu and asked Landlady-san to make her something to eat, as she hadn't had anything all day. Aoi had assured the American girl that she would cook her favorite food for her.

As Aoi worked in the kitchen, the others settled in the living room. Mayu was first to demand that Tina explain her long absence to the group. Kaoru made sure that Aoi could head and when Aoi assured him that she could, Tina went about explaining her absence for the last four months.

“So there I was, four months later, and still feeling like a stranger.” she said thirty minutes later. “I guess it was just a case of me not understanding what should have been clear to me before, but one day, I was playing with this stupid little wooden toy that mom and dad had, and I finally had had enough.”

“I had never gotten the little wooden ball over the spike, not once. So I made a deal with myself that if I got the ball over the spike the next try, then it was fate that I return here. If I missed, I would stay there.” she explained. “The next try, it went over the spike like it was on rails.” she smiled.

“Wow! That's one clear case of fate speaking.” marveled Chika-chan. Tina nodded.

“Yeah. I think that my parents understood, though, because when I told them the next morning that I was coming back to Japan, they just smiled and wished me a safe trip and a happy life.” she replied.

“There seems to be a theme of that going around.” mused Miyabi, thinking of Tae-chan, Chika and Mayu parting ways with their families, though not to the degree that Kaoru and she had.

“I just didn't belong there.” murmured Tina, absently toying with her ring. “It was like I was a stranger there. I instinctively spoke Japanese whenever I got excited, and my outlook was really different from their outlook. Watching TV, I found it hard to get the shows. What few people I knew from high school didn't remember me as anyone but the strange girl.”

“And you are strange.” sniped Mayu, though her tone was almost happy.

Tina shrugged. “This place is the only real home I have.” she said. “If you'll have me, I mean.” she added, a bit anxiously. Aoi smiled at her.

“Of course we will, Tina-chan. You are family.” she reminded the girl, looking significantly at the white gold ring on Tina's left ring finger. Tina stretched, yawning.

“I'm beat, guys.” she said. “Can I have a room for the night?” she asked. Chika giggled.

“No, but you can have one for the rest of your life.” she replied. “Come on! Your room is waiting for you just like you left it, Tina!” she said, tugging on Tina's hand. “See you all in the morning!” called the girl as she led her blonde friend to the servant's quarters. In short order, the rest of them turned in.

As Aoi and Kaoru got undressed and slipped into their futon, Kaoru had a confession for his wife. “You know, Aoi-chan, before tonight, I was beginning to get depressed.” he confided in her. “But now…I can't help but be optimistic.” Aoi smiled and kissed her husband.

“Tina is back with us. We will not lose.” she promised him. Indeed, the blonde's energy was already strengthening the group, and more to the point, the part of their hearts that were with Tina were now back. Now, the family was at full strength. Time to take back what is ours. thought Aoi firmly.

-

Mayu studied the information that Miyabi had assembled for her. After a careful explanation of the numbers, Mayu thought she understood it. “So, this will give us a controlling majority of the stock?” she asked the older woman. Miyabi nodded.

“It should, Mayu-chan.” confirmed the woman. “However, there are some variables.” she went on. Bringing up another set of graphs, she explained the possible shifts in the stock if they did what she was proposing. “As long as the enemy doesn't get wind of this, we can blindside them before they can counter.” she explained. “If we call for a vote to dismiss the board of directors, we can throw them out before they can protest.” she added, her tone predatorial. Then, we split them from the core company and let the wolves take them! she thought viciously.

“But won't that drive down your stock prices?” questioned Mayu. Miyabi nodded.

“Yes. And if they stay low, the factions could buy enough to challenge us again. So, we need to reassure the stock holders that the company will be fine after the changes. That is why I feel that this is the best course of action.” she replied. Mayu nodded.

“Very well. Let's get the paperwork started.” said the girl. Miyabi hesitated.

“Mayu-chan, you are aware of what this will mean for Miyuki Clothing Group, right?” she asked. Mayu nodded.

“Yes. It will become a subsidiary of Sakuraba Group.” she confirmed. “Let's get going already, Miyabi.” she repeated.

“It will no longer be the family business, you know.” pointed out Miyabi. Mayu shrugged.

“Consider this my dowry to Kaoru and Aoi-san.” she said indifferently. With great effort, Miyabi kept from commenting on that one. As Miyabi and Mayu got the process of the merger going, Aoi and Kaoru were attending an evening dinner with the three allies they had on the board of directors. Four to twelve was not good odds, but Kaoru was banking on a sudden strike and ruthless action to win, and that meant that he needed for his allies to be ready.

The families still sitting on the fence were no longer an issue, and he was done making offers to entice them to join his side. Their greed would cost them much. While he was weak, their support was valuable, and he had been ready to pay for that support. But they had made the mistake of being too greedy, and holding out for the highest price, and now their support was useless to him.

Of course, the three allies were uncomfortable with his planned move. When he pulled it off, they would be without seats on the board. So, Kaoru and Aoi were there to assure them that their seats would be restored. It was a matter of soothing their fears and assuring them that loyalty would be rewarded.

There was also the matter of horse-trading for positions on the new board of directors. Kaoru was adamant that only those who were trustworthy would be placed on the new board. Initially, he planned to place Miyabi, Mayu, Chika and Aoi on the board to seal up spots, but then there was the matter of keeping the allies calm.

So, the new board would be himself as chairman, Miyabi and Mayu as his choices, with the remainder being filled from the ranks of the supporters' families. This approach made sure that no one faction had all the seats, and it rewarded the loyalty of the allies. It also kept the core groups intact.

Another issue was replacing the loss that the group would suffer in market shares and penetration when they rid themselves of the trouble-makers. Kaoru was pitching the addition of Miyuki Clothing and suggesting that they look around for trusted trading partners to bring in to keep the strength up. The senior-most ally, the white-haired Zaisetsu family head had approved that pitch, saying that his son had married the daughter of one of his biggest and most trusted trading partners, so it seemed a safe bet to ask them to join ranks with the Zaibatsu. Swiftly, the other allies found acceptable choices and alternates for inclusion to the core group.

It was late when the meeting broke up, but the allies had planned to hit the factions at the bi-yearly stockholders' meeting. It would have to be a fast and hard ambush to work, and with the meeting barely three months off, the ink on the merger with Mayu's firm wouldn't even be dry yet. It's a good thing that Lord Sakuraba thought to leave those notes and the secret stocks. mused Kaoru.

At home, he and his family had a war council. Each member was tasked with certain things and each promised the couple that they would not fail. Turning in for the night, Kaoru pulled Aoi close and reviewed the upcoming ambush once more in his mind.

D-day is in five weeks. he thought before drifting off to sleep.

-

Kaoru checked his suit one more time as Aoi finished adjusting her best kimono. It was the one that her grandmother had left her, and she looked stunning in it. Looking at each other, they smiled nervously. “Ready?” asked Kaoru of his wife. She nodded.

“Yes, Kaoru-sama.” she said. Turning to the door, he opened it to find Miyabi in her best business attire. Beside her, Mayu was dressed in her best dress, looking as perfect as a doll. Her eyes glowed with confidence.

“Let's do this, Kaoru.” she said. He nodded.

“Yes, let's do this.” he confirmed. The group had hired a large sedan for the trip to the meeting, since Miyabi's Z3 only sat two and four of them were attending. As they started to exit the room, Aoi touched her obi to make sure that she had her secret weapon. It was only intuition, but she had tucked some extra resources into her obi just in case.

As they reached the front entrance where the hired car waited, they checked with their family once more to make sure all was in readiness. With the girls confirming that all was ready, they made their way to the car and were soon on their way to the meeting. On the way to the board room, they each silently reviewed their assignments and double-checked their papers were in order.

Upon arrival, they met up with the other three allies, and proceeded into the meeting. Seeing that the others were arriving, they waited until the last of the families had arrived, then entered the board room. As the doors closed, Miyabi slipped a small recorder out of her pocket and placed it on the table near Kaoru's seat as the Chairman. Starting the recording, she silently asked whoever was up there for a smooth ambush.

“I call this meeting to order.” intoned Kaoru, interrupting the whispering of the other families.

“What are these three doing here, Hanabishi?” demanded the ring leader of the faction, indicating Mayu, Miyabi and Aoi. Kaoru glared at the man.

“You are out of order, Kaitou.” he snapped. “Our first order of business is the motion for the complete dismissal of the board of directors.” he said loudly, getting a gasp or two from the assembled board members. “They are not competent to guide this company with honor and sober judgment.”

“You're out of your mind, Hanabishi!” yelled another of the enemy camp.

“You are out of order, Masutaki.” said the head of the Zaisetsu family. “The motion is carried for vote.” he added.

“Voting is a moot point, as none of us has stock majority.” said one of the unaligned families. “What are you thinking, Hanabishi?” he asked. “This move is suicide for you.”

“No, it's not.” disagreed Kaoru firmly. “I call for the vote.” he said, his eyes hard. The ringleader of the renegades nodded.

“Very well. Motion to vote carried.” he agreed. Each member of the board voted based on stock percentage owned. When the voting was done, the votes were tallied. The secretary of the meeting blinked at the numbers.

“Motion for the dismissal of the board is carried, fifty four percent to forty six.” he announced, stunned. Kaoru glanced at Miyabi, who gave him a slight nod. One of the unaligned families had switched sides on a hunch. Well, I am sorry to say that that is too little, too late to save yourself. he thought to whoever had switched allegiance.

“That's impossible!” snarled the head of the enemy factions. “Hanabishi doesn't control that much stock!” he challenged.

“I'm afraid that he does.” disagreed Zaisetsu. “The late chairman had a hidden percentage of original stocks in his estate, and left them to Kaoru upon his death.” he informed the others.

“He left it to him on the condition that he wed his daughter!” barked back Kaitou. “And as he has not wed her, he has no control over that stock!” Mayu blinked at Kaoru, who just smiled. “Unless he can substantiate his marital status, I declare this vote void and move for the dismissal of the Chairman of the Board!” yelled Kaitou. His supporters seconded him.

Stepping forward, Aoi withdrew two pieces of paper from her obi and offered them to Zaisetsu. “I offer proof of my marriage to Kaoru-sama.” she said simply, bowing as she offered the papers to the man formally. Zaisetsu blinked as he saw the marriage license and the paper from the temple where they had snuck off to be married. “I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Aoi Hanabishi.” she said simply, bowing to them. As the papers made their way around the table. Kaoru rose to stand at his wife's side.

“Aoi-chan and I have been wed for nearly a year now.” he said evenly. Mayu was looking at the two in shock, mouth open. Kaoru turned to her and gave her a slight smile. “We planned to tell you earlier.” he said to her softly, gesturing an apology to his lover. Mayu shut her mouth, but vowed to discuss this later.

“As proof of the marriage has been offered, I declare this vote legal and binding.” said Kaoru, sitting down again. “As of now, you are all without seats on this board.” he said. “A new dawn for the group is coming, gentlemen, and there is no room in it for those like you.” he said. “As chairman, I am moving on to seating the new board of directors. Since you are not members of this board, you are dismissed.” he said coldly. As the enemy and unaligned families filed out save for the three allies, he watched them coldly. Once they were gone, he turned to his three allies.

“Gentlemen, I ask that you resume your duties to the group.” he said. “I also move to nominate Miyabi Kagurazaki and Mayu Miyuki for board seats.” he continued.

“Moved.” said one of the allies, quickly being seconded. Mayu and Miyabi took their seats. Zaisetsu stood and addressed Kaoru.

“Chairman Hanabishi, I move to appoint two members for board seats.” he said. Kaoru nodded.

“Moved.” he replied. The rest quickly seconded the nomination. Within ten minutes, the board was rebuilt.

-

The next morning, business sections and society columns were filled with shocked reactions to the massive disruption within the Sakuraba group. What shocked them most were the swiftness of the fight and the lack of substantial fallout. Over night, several families had gone from being elite and powerful to being merely business men of average holdings, while others went from growing companies to powerful members of the Sakuraba Zaibatsu.

Tae-chan had send her mother's station a first-look exclusive of the whole thing before the board had been adjourned an hour. Her exclusive included several bits that only the minutes of the meeting had, so the exclusive was just that: exclusive. Tae-chan heard that her mother's station jumped nine spots in popularity overnight because of that piece. Her name was also splashed across the papers and news as an inside source in the Sakuraba household. It made her laugh to hear that as she waxed floors in her maid's outfit.

A side effect of being the Chairman of the Board as well as the heir to the Sakuraba house was that they inherited the family estate in the country. The choice was to move or to stay. Naturally, the house they had lived in for nearly five years would remain their own, but it was being swarmed by news hounds and reporters and whatnot. A family meeting decided that they would stay there until Chika graduated school in another year. Once she was University-bound, they would move the main household to the country, with the current house being left open for Chika to use as her home during school season. Once she graduated, they were moving into the main house entirely.

There were also several parties thrown by the allies and some select well-wishers. Kaoru and Aoi brought Tae-chan's mother up for a couple of parties to thank her, and she managed to get some good network connections while she was there. Tae-chan helped her mother navigate the odd world of social elite, as did Chika, who enjoyed visiting with her aunt. During a lull in the party, Tae-chan's mother met Kaoru and Aoi for the first time.

Bowing deeply to them, she thanked them for caring for her daughter. Aoi and Kaoru assured her that Tae-chan cared for them, not the other way around. Tae-chan's mother had demurred politely and thanked them nevertheless. When Aoi was dragged off to meet someone by Tina, Kaoru felt Tae-chan's mother touch his arm. Turning to her, he saw her lean over and whisper in his ear. Hearing her words, he blushed a little. With a smile and a nod, Tae-chan's mother moved back to her daughter's side.

And inevitably, Tina insisted on a drinking night. So, a couple of days after the ambush, they were all inside the main house, drinking it up and playing more of Tina's bizarre games. Aoi managed to remain nearly sober, and turned in fairly quickly, citing heavy work load the next day. Chika was the second most sober, and assisted her cousin and Kaoru in putting Miyabi and Tina to bed. Chika then talked Kaoru in to a couple more shots.

When he awoke the next morning, he was in Chika's bed, the girl snuggled up to him tightly. After a period of adjusting, he discovered that both he and Chika were naked. Wondering if he had had too much to drink the night before, he carefully worked his hand to Chika's sex. Not finding any sign of semen, he sighed in relief. That relief was premature.

“We haven't;” came her soft voice, “at least, not yet.” she added, opening her eyes and looking at him. “Kaoru, you have been the only guy to see me naked. I know about the rings, too. And I want one. I want to be a member of this family.” she said, her tone serious.

“Chika-chan, are…?” he began. Chika touched his lips with her finger.

“I'm the same age that Mayu was, I know what this means, and I want this.” said the girl. “You…like me, right? I mean, you find me attractive, right?” she corrected. Kaoru knew that he would be lying if he said no. And Chika is far more mature than her age. he reasoned. Chika pressed her attack. “If you're worried about hurting me, don't be. I never had a hymen, so it won't hurt.” she assured him.

That hadn't been what Kaoru was thinking about, but it served to undermine his resolve. Chika moved over so she was pressed full length to his side. Feeling her skin on his, his dick stirred and began to swell. That was not lost on Chika, who reached down and confidently grasped his member. “Please?” she asked him, her tone needy.

“I can't talk you out of this?” he asked her. Silently, resolutely, she shook her head. Kaoru sighed. I am such a pervert. he thought. “Ok, Chika-chan.” he said, leaning over to kiss her. Chika surprised him with her skill, her lips and tongue dancing easily with his. When he broke the kiss, he gave her a suspicious look. “Have you been practicing with someone?” he asked.

Chika giggled. “No, but I'm pretty good, aren't I?” she boasted.

“Yes. A little too good, actually.” he replied. “Are you positive….?”

“I just paid attention to what the other girls did when they kissed you, and copied it.” confided the young girl, stroking him steadily. “Want to see what else I can do?” she invited him. Kaoru slipped a hand down to touch her sex, to better gauge her readiness. Finding her to be wet, he decided that safe was better than sorry.

“How about you let me show you a thing or two as well?” he invited her. Chika nodded. With his hands, he guided her around so her hips were over his head, her sex exposed to his mouth. For a moment, he found himself comparing the sight of her bare mons to the one he first got at her grandma's inn. She still hasn't grown any hair down here, and she looks so small! he marveled.

Taking a firm grip on her hips, he pulled her down and slipped his tongue along her damp cleft, causing a gasp to escape her lips. Chika had her head next to his hard member and was still stroking him. As Kaoru settled in and began to eat her in earnest, she forgot his dick for a space of time until the twitching of his member reminded her. Smiling, she decided to show him what some practice with a dildo could teach a girl.

Opening her mouth, she swallowed him to the hilt, his tip closing off her air supply as she rubbed her nose against his balls lovingly. It was Kaoru's time to gasp in surprise; and since he gasped into her horny entrance, it sent sympathetic waves of pleasure back through her. God! How did she learn to deep throat someone so easily?! wondered Kaoru as Chika eased back from his member to suck in a breath through her nose before starting to pump her mouth and hand up and down his shaft as her other hand massaged his balls.

Not to be outdone, Kaoru redoubled his efforts at her sex, his tongue being assisted by his fingers as he sought out her clit and slipped a finger into her passage in search of her G-spot. Chika retaliated by quickening her pace, but even though the practice with the dildo had helped, Kaoru had too much of an advantage in this area, and as soon as his sensitive fingertip felt her G-spot, she knew she had lost.

Within a few minutes, she was shivering in bliss as Kaoru sent her on a double orgasm with his skillful manipulation of her sensitive areas. As the young girl quivered like a bowl of Jell-O, Kaoru smiled in satisfaction. She's like Tae-chan in some regards, but more like Miyabi in others. he reflected. Thank goodness I have gotten some practice at this, or she might not have enjoyed this as much as she should. Looking at her sex, he saw that she was more than wet enough.

When she had recovered some sense of self a little later, he gently positioned her on her back as he moved between her legs, his hard length drooling precum as it slid across her thigh. Chika smiled easily as Kaoru as he settled in, his tip at her welcoming slit. “You're sure?” he asked one more time. She nodded.

“Yes.” she said simply. Kaoru pushed forward, paused, and then eased back before pushing forward again. Gentle, gentle, gentle. he thought to himself as he worked his shaft into her. Take your time, Kaoru, and make this something she will never forget. he directed himself. Both of them caught their breath when his tip popped into her completely. Looking into her eyes for any sign of discomfort or hesitation, he resumed his work, finding the going a lot easier now that he was in her. Chika's eyes were closed, and she was smiling happily as he worked deeper and deeper into her small sex.

It came as something of a surprise to them both when he pushed forward and found his tip against her cervix. He wasn't completely pubic-bone-to-pubic-bone with her yet, but his was bottomed out in her virgin passage. It was not a decision for him to stop going forward, in favor of fucking her. Reaching down, he hooked first one, then other of her well-tanned legs over his arms, pushing his grip back up to her shoulder, spreading her legs and tilting her hips up to allow him an easy stroke into her.

With his position steadied, he began to increase his speed, her virginal tightness egging him on. Before he was aware of it, he was going at her like mad, lost in the velvety feel of her vaginal trap. Chika had her arms around his neck and was pulling her head up to his lips, heatedly kissing him and making inarticulate sounds in her throat as she sped to her first, true sexual orgasm.

Suddenly, it was there. Her muscles clamped down and she dropped her shoulders and head back on her futon, her breath hissing out from between her locked teeth as her body felt like it had lightening her veins. The spasmodic, erratic clenching and releasing of her inner sheath pushed Kaoru over the edge, his sack tightening as he fired jet after jet into the girl.

As he caught his breath, he realized that the tightness of her passage was preventing him from softening. Experimentally, he began to pump into her again. Chika moaned and writhed in pleasure. Making a choice, Kaoru carefully rolled her over and lifted her hips up. Once she was in position, he knelt behind her and began to fuck her with abandon, loving the way she felt on his dick. Minutes later, he was holding her shoulders and lifting her chest up. Before too long, he gave her a second, smaller batch of cum.

Not wanting to try for three in a row, he eased out of her, feeling his tender dick almost instantly deflate. Chika was sprawled out on her chest, drooling happily into her pillow beside him. As he caught his breath, he noticed their mixed cum seeping from her swollen sex. “Um, Chika-chan?” he asked her. Taking her muted sounds as some sort of answer, he went on. “You aren't fertile right now, are you?”

-

Chika hummed as she dished up the last of the food and carried to the table. Tae-chan was positioning the last few dishes while Mayu and Tina double checking the table settings. Miyabi checked the clock. “Hurry up; they will be here any minute now.” she cautioned her family members.

“All we have left is to put these in their place.” said Chika, indicating her arm-load of food. Tae-chan and Miyabi swiftly settled the dishes in place. One final check of the table and Miyabi judged them ready. The women were dressed up for dinner tonight, Chika and Tae-chan in skirts and blouses instead of the normal maid's uniform, Miyabi in a sophisticated and sexy dress, Mayu in the dress Kaoru liked best on her, and Tina in a skirt and silk top for a change. All the girls had their hair up, and some minor makeup on. Outside, they heard the garage open and the car that Kaoru had bought pull in.

True to his word, Kaoru had gotten his license and bought a solid, unassuming four-door sedan for the family to use when Miyabi's Z3 wasn't enough. Mayu and Tina had gotten their licenses as well, and Chika would get her license next year. Tae-chan was still banned from driving after her little exhibition almost three years before. Kaoru and Aoi were arriving back from a meeting with the head of a company seeking to become a partner with the Zaibatsu.

“Get ready.” said Miyabi as the girls lined up quietly by the door to the garage. After a few moments, they heard Kaoru and Aoi approaching, talking softly with each other. When they opened the door, they froze, blinking as the other girls bowed deeply to them. “Welcome home, Kaoru-dono, Aoi-sama.” they said in unison.

“What's this about?” asked Kaoru directly, seeing the extra care the girls had put into their appearance that night and from the smell of things, into the food. Aoi looked just as confused.

“Kaoru, tonight is special.” said Miyabi softly. “So, you and Aoi-sama are going to have dinner, relax and turn in early while we see to the work.” she announced.

“These are for you, Landlady-san.” said Tina, holding out an expensive-looking bouquet of flowers to Aoi. “Congratulations.” she said softly, hugging a surprised Aoi. After Tina, Miyabi and Chika hugged her as well, each offering her their congratulations as well. Tae-chan hugged her boss, whispering in her ear. When she stepped back, Aoi had a blush on her face. Mayu stepped up and hugged Aoi as well.

“What…?” tried Kaoru again. Mayu looked at him expectantly. Seeing his blank look, she sighed.

“Men.” she complained fondly. “What's today, Kaoru?” she asked him sweetly. Kaoru frowned.

“Tuesday.” he replied correctly. Mayu shook her head.

“It's you anniversary, Kaoru.” she said, her tone sounding very disappointed. The light bulb of realization was more like a lightening bolt judging from his expression. He spun to look at Aoi, who was smiling brightly, tears unshed in the corner of her eyes.

“I'm so sorry, Aoi-chan! It's been so crazy lately, I lost track of time.” he admitted, his tone betraying his disappointment with himself. Aoi touched his cheek fondly.

“It's ok, Kaoru-sama.” she assured him. “I know how hectic it has been lately.” she said.

“I should have remembered such an important date, though, Aoi-chan.” he insisted. Aoi smiled at him.

“Then, you will just have to make it up to me next year, and five years from now, and ten years from now, and for the rest of our lives.” she said softly. He nodded, smiling at her.

“I will, Aoi-chan.” he promised. My life has been heaven since you came back to me, and I'll be damned if I forget our anniversary again!

“Enough of the sappy stuff, you two!” dictated Tina in her usual ill-mannered way. “The food's getting cold!” Within minutes, they were consuming an excellent meal, if not quite up to Aoi's level. As the night progressed, the family talked of things large and small, of the future and the past, each feeling safe, warm and secure in the presence of the others.

Eventually, they turned in for the night. Aoi and Kaoru slipped into bed and his wife eased herself into his arms. “Kaoru-sama?” she said softly. Kaoru caressed her back lovingly.

“Yes, Aoi-chan?” he replied.

“I have some news for you.” she said softly, looking at him in the dim light from the stars outside their windows. Kaoru waited. “I am proud to carry your child.” she said, holding her breath. Kaoru froze for a moment.

“Um, did you say you are carrying our child?” he asked his wife. She nodded.

“Does…this meet with your approval?” she asked, sounding a bit worried. Kaoru chuckled.

“Of course it does, Aoi-chan!” he told her. “How long…?” he began.

“This is my third month.” she confessed. Kaoru kissed her soundly. As they broke from the lengthy kiss, Aoi had one more thing to tell him. “Kaoru-sama,” she said, taking his hand in her own and placing it on her belly, “the doctor believes that I carry twins.” she said. It was forgivable if her voice was tinged with smug pride.

-

“Come on!” urged Tina, turning to look at the group from the front door. The blonde was wearing a kimono, as were all the girls, her hair done up in a fancy, traditional style. “Hurry up or we're gonna have to wait in line to say our prayers!” she urged them. It was New Years day, and the family was visiting the shrine to say their prayers and draw their luck.

Surrounded by his family, and with his wife on his arm, Kaoru didn't need to bother with drawing his luck - he was certain that there was no greater luck than having his family at his side. And that family is going to be growing. he thought, glancing at Aoi's expanding waistline, mostly concealed under her kimono. He glanced at Miyabi, and frowned as he thought she looked a bit pale. “Are you feeling ok, Yabi-chan?” he asked her. His manager turned to him and smiled.

“Yes, Kaoru. I am feeling perfectly fine.” she assured him. He frowned.

“You look a little pale.” he said dubiously. Miyabi and Aoi exchanged glances.

“Kaoru-sama.” said Aoi softly, touching his arm to get his attention. When he looked at her, she smiled a reassuring smile. “Miyabi is fine.” she assured him. “We were going to wait to tell you until this evening, but since you noticed, I will tell you now.” she said.

“Tell me what?” wondered Kaoru. Aoi's smile was radiant.

“I am not the only one pregnant, Kaoru-sama.” she whispered in his ear happily. Kaoru nearly tripped over his feet at that revelation.

“You mean…Yabi-chan?” he gaped stupidly at his wife. Aoi just shrugged a little.

“Among others.” she teased him, moving forward with her manager and best friend. For a moment, Kaoru stood frozen in place as Aoi's words seeped into his mind. Snapping himself out of his trance, he chased after his women.

“What did you mean, `among others', Aoi-chan?” he demanded. Aoi just smiled.

“We will tell you tonight as planned.” said his wife mercilessly.

“Aoi-chan!” protested Kaoru. His efforts were wasted thought; besides, his heart wasn't really in it, as he was distracted by trying to determine which of the girls were pregnant. As he stumbled along, Miyabi touched Aoi's hand, the two falling to the rear of the procession.

“Aoi-sama, did the tests come back?” she asked the younger girl softly, making sure that no one was listening to them. Aoi nodded. “And?” she asked, her tone both eager and apprehensive. Aoi smiled.

“It would seem that fertility is not going to be a problem.” she assured her manager. “I did not inherit the problem.” Aoi's entire body radiated her pleasure at that news. Miyabi nodded, relieved. Looking at Kaoru moving along with the other girls, she smiled.

“Do you think he can handle the news about how many of us are pregnant?” she asked her friend and boss. Aoi nodded.

“Of course.” she said confidently. “He is our Kaoru-sama, is he not?”

 

End

 

That's all, people. Why break it off there? Because that is as far into the future as my idea went. There are too many possible outcomes for the children issue, and frankly, I dislike writing about kids, so I will leave it there, and walk away. Hope you enjoyed.