Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Child of Mine ❯ The proposal ( Chapter 20 )

Child of Mine.

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Chapter 20 The proposal

 

Tala was sitting alone inside a small café slowly sipping his coffee. At one point he turned his eyes towards the large window to see if the one he were expecting would arrive soon. He smirked when he saw the familiar person enter the café. Kai only looked around for a second when he spotted the redhead sitting calmly by some table. He made his way towards him and sat down.

 

"How's the coffee?" he asked monotonically. Tala raised an eyebrow and chuckled slightly.

 

"Fine" he answered back in the same tone of voice. He brought the cup up to his mouth taking a sip before putting it back down.

 

“So what's the reason for this meeting?” A waitress appeared with another cup of coffee she put it down in front of Kai and left. Kai slowly took a sip of it.

 

“ I need you to baby-sit Gou tonight” Tala's eyes widen in surprise; this was something he hadn't expected.

 

“Oh, I thought you and Hilary had an agreement that Friday was,-”

 

“We do” Kai interrupted, “but I have invited her and Gou to join me for dinner this Thursday and she has accepted”. Tala showed a glint of confusion in his eyes.

 

“Then why do you need me to baby-sit Gou…” Tala's voice trailed off as saw the unmistakable look in Kai's eyes. Tala's mouth curled into a smirk, “Oh I see, you've finally have a masterplan?” Kai answered with a smirk of his own and gave a little nod.

 

“And just how are you planning on getting your little fire ball back?”

 

Kai's face turned serious, “ I'm giving her a last chance” he said.

 

“A last chance?” Tala asked somewhat confused. Kai nodded.

 

“And if she refuses…” Kai closed his eyes for a second before opening them again, “Then I'll have no other option than to carry through with my `masterplan'”

 

Tala gave a small smirk a stood to leave, but Kai's voice stopped him from doing so.

 

“Say Tala, you never did tell me what it was you did to corner Sonia after she and her friends played you guys for fools. You only said it was a lot of fun.”

 

Tala smiled broadly and sat back down, “If you still have time, I will gladly tell you”

 

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Hilary let out a big sigh, how much worse could this day get. Everything had been chaotic at the office even Milo had been very frustrated; he wanted everything to be perfect when his father arrived. Anyway, she had been so caught up in her work that she forgotten the most important thing a mother must never forget.

 

She forgot to pick up Gou from kindergarten.

 

When she finally realized it the kindergarten was about to close and in one rapid spin, which would have made Tyson and Daichi proud, she picked up the phone only to find out from Mrs. Lâvskov that Kai already had been there to pick him up.

 

Probably found out from Tala and Sonia, Hilary had thought in that moment.

 

Sonia. Ever since she pulled that stunt with her in the city centre Hilary didn't whether to trust her or not. She had of course bumped into her on occasions in the kindergarten since their two sons were the best friends and every time Sonia would say: “Let's have coffee sometime Hilary” and then regard her with a look of pity. Hilary though, never felt the need to act upon her invitation, but she did feel bother by the words Sonia said in the city centre.

 

Flash Back.

 

"Let me go!" Hilary yelled enraged and started to trash with her arm.

 

"Just listen to me for one sec! You have every right to be angry, but just think about it for one second", Hilary stopped her trashing and with glazing eyes looked at Sonia, "Do you really think he will let you go!" Hilary looked at her confusing as she released her arm.

 

"What do you mean by that?" Hilary asked still with an angry tone in her voice. Sonia glared at her hard.

 

"Don't play stupid with me Hilary. You know just as well as me that the Neo Borg men don't let something they want slip through their fingers. When they want something...they get it no matter what they have to do. You and I both know that!" Sonia continued to glare hard at Hilary as she now stood there with uncertain eyes; she looked up at Sonia as she started to speak again.

 

"I've especially seen the results on how far they are willingly to go. Hilary, I have seen what Kai has been like in these past years and I have heard how desperate he was just to know his son's name. Believe me when I say that he is not going to let you go"

 

Flash back end.

 

What bothered her most was when Sonia had said: "I've especially seen the results on how far they are willingly to go.”

 

That specific sentence frightens her a bit. Did it mean that Sonia had experience something with Tala. Maybe it was time for her to have some coffee with Sonia Ivanov. Hilary grabbed her things from her desk, it was time to go home and get ready. Kai had invited her and Gou for dinner and since Gou already was with Kai it was just her who needed to get ready.

 

“You ready?” a voice asked, Hilary looked up and saw Charlie standing by the door waiting for her. Hilary gave a small smile.

 

At least this day can't get any worse, Hilary thought to herself as she walked out with Charlie.

 

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Hilary walked confident to the front door of the big mansion. The place never ceased to amaze her and also made her wonder how Kai could stand living there by himself and the butler…and of course now also Gou. Gou loved the place he never stopped talking about how Kai let him run up and down the long halls, how he practiced with him and how Kai let him help feed all the street and homeless cats that showed up in Kai's garden. Yes, the little boy was indeed happy with his father.

 

Suddenly Hilary felt a string of jealousy, her young son didn't even notice when Kai acted cold towards people, to Gou that was just who his father was.

 

Hilary pushed away the thoughts she was determined to have a good night with her son and Kai. Kai's butler Vladimir opened the door and Hilary smiled to him and handed out her coat. Vladimir then led her into the dinning room where Kai was waiting. He was sipping some red wine

 

Hilary gave a small smile when she saw Kai and looked around, but saw no sign of Gou.

 

“Where's Gou?” she asked. Kai took a small sip and stood up from his chair. He took another glass and poured some red wine. Hilary crossed her arms.

 

“Where's Gou?” she asked more firmly. Kai held out the glass for her to take. Hilary glance at the glass she briefly remembered what happened the last time she drank anything that contained alcohol in it. Hesitantly she accepted the glass of red wine.

 

“Gou is with Tala” Kai answered curtly. Hilary nearly choked in the red wine at that answer.

 

“W-what” Hilary sputtered out. Kai smiled smugly behind the glass of red wine and then slowly made his way to Hilary.

 

“Don't worry, he's in good hands and he'll have good time playing with Sasha” he took her smaller hand in his, “Come, sit down and have something to eat.” Kai held out her chair and Hilary sat down. Vladimir came in and Hilary watched Kai talking to him. She looked around the room a bit nervous, the lights were dim and table was set for two. Why hadn't she noticed this when she entered. Her woman's intuition told her there was some icky going on; Kai had finish talking and sat down. He glanced at her and noticed the uncomfortable expression on her face.

 

“Are you okay” he asked and saw Hilary snapped her attention to his. She smiled reassuring.

 

“I'm fine. Is just a bit chilly… that's all” Vladimir then decided to make his entrance carrying the first dish. Two bowls of tomato soup…Hilary's favorite. He served the two bowls and left quietly. Hilary glanced briefly down at the soup and then at Kai.

 

“So I guess it's just gonna be you and me huh” she said with a fake cheeriness.

 

“Yes, just you and me” Kai repeated.

 

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They made it quietly through dinner. The food had been good, but it didn't help Hilary to get rid of the feeling that there was something strange going on. It ended with her giving an excuse to Kai to go the bathroom in an attempt to get a hold of her emotions.

She looked at herself in the mirror and laughed at own expression.

 

Get a hold of yourself girl. There is nothing fishy going on. Kai only invited you so we can build up a friendship again…a level of trust…for Gou's sake. Yeah that's it. He too doesn't want to end up like those parents who can't stand each other. Hilary tried to think calmly to herself. She took a couple of deep breaths.

 

“There is nothing to be nervous about, just because you're along with the guy. Kai knows how I feel. He just want to have a friendship, like the one we use to have,” Hilary said firmly to reassure herself, “There is absolutely nothing to be nervous about”. And still the words from Sonia lingered in her head: "I've especially seen the results on how far they are willingly to go.”

 

She took a hold of the doorknob and walked out of the bathroom.

 

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Kai stood outside watching the stars on the night sky. It was a beautiful night Kai reached with one hand down into his pocket and pulled out the small velvet black box he opened it and glance a the diamond ring. He knew what his chances were, but he wouldn't do anything without giving Hilary a last chance. A last chance and if she didn't take it, it would leave him with no choice then to utterly wreck her life apart. It would be up to her answer.

 

He heard a door opening and closing; he closed the lid to the small box in response to the sound.

 

“It is time,” he said quietly to himself.

 

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Hilary walked into the living room and saw Kai squatting down in front of the fireplace.

 

“Listen Kai, tonight has been great,” Kai stood up and slowly turned around to face her Hilary walked further into the room “but I really need to leave… I-I had a very stressing day and,-” Hilary was silenced with Kai's finger on her lips. Kai gave a small smirk and out of his pocket he pulled up a small remote. Hilary shot him a confused look while Kai's smirk continued to play on his mouth. He pushed down a small button and suddenly Hilary heard a soft tune playing. Kai extended his hand and gave her a playful smile.

 

“Dance with me?” he asked. Hilary looked briefly at his hand before taking it returning the playful smile.

 

“I didn't think Kai Hiwatari danced” she said and lifted her eyebrow at him. Kai didn't say anything at first, but responded by wrapping his arms around her waist and Hilary wrapped hers around his neck.

 

“He didn't” Kai answered and continued, “But a man can change…can't he?”

 

Hilary didn't say anything; she didn't want to say anything. She just wanted to enjoy the dance while she could. She remembered the old days when she and Kai had still been together how many times hadn't she tried to make him go dance with her and always ending up watching the other couples to dance. They together for what seemed an hour, and then Kai caressed her cheek making her look at him. The light from the fireplace was the only light in the room. The light from the fire danced in both their eyes. They were as trapped in each other.

 

“Hilary, I have something to ask you”, she watched as one of his hands reached down into his pocket, she couldn't see what it was he pulled out, but soon it became visible in light from the fire.

 

A small velvet box.

 

Hilary's eyes widen in she looked at Kai in shock. Kai handed her the small black box, but when she didn't seem to want to take it. Kai then took her hands making her hold it. Hilary closed her eyes tightly; small tears were already starting to show.

 

“Hilary look at me” Kai said firmly. Hilary struggled to open her eyes and held in a sob, she slowly started to shake her head.

 

“Hilary, please open it” Kai said more softly.

 

“Please d-don't d-do t-this Kai” Hilary sobbed out. Her whole body was trembling.

 

“Please open it” Kai repeated. Hilary slowly lifted the lid and had to put a hand to her mouth as she glanced at the most beautiful diamond ring she had ever seen. She heard Kai's voice and force herself to look at him.

 

“Hilary, will you marry me?”

 

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Hilary took in a couple of deep breaths. Kai was staring at her so seriously as if the whole world depended on her answer. Finally her answer came out in a half sob.

 

“N-no…I-I w-won't m-marry y-you Kai. I-I-I t-thought I-I had m-made t-that c-clear to you”. Then Kai did something unexpected, he gathered the now crying Hilary into his arms stroking her back in to calm her down.

 

“Shhh Hilary. I understand” was all Kai said. In truth he was hurt by her rejection, but as usual he didn't let anything show on his exterior.

 

Kai closed his eyes. He had prepared for her rejection, but that didn't mean that it didn't hurt badly when she said actually said the dreaded word `no'. But he needed to know one crucial thing that was the stone for his plan.

 

“Hilary,” he whispered in her ear, “just let me kiss you a last time”. He didn't give her time to answer before leaning down and catching her lips with his. To his joy she responded by kissing him back.

 

She wants her last kiss too, Kai thought to himself.

 

She still loves me. He concluded.

 

Hilary broke the kiss; she looked at him with teary eyes.

 

“I'm sorry Kai, I-I r-really n-need to go n-now.” She said sobbing while handing him the box, which contain the beautiful diamond ring. She hurried out of the room. Kai walked calmly to window and saw her drive away.

 

“I'm sorry too Hilary”, he looked down at the ring, “I'm sorry for what I have to put you through”

 

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Yeah I know it has been long but I hope this chapter has been worth the wait. Anyway, I don't know when I'll have the next chapter because I will be busy these months to follow. Once again thank you for the review, I'm sorry if I haven't reply to all of you. I'll try to do better.