chapter-4

It was a quiet environment inside the bus. With just the two of them being the earliest passengers to board. Aiyora sat beside the window and Kaname Kuran remained beside her. He kept his eyes closed trying to let all the ordeal of the night sink in…only God know what more is yet to come. But he hoped and prayed for nothing.

"Oh Dear God please, You, have made this night enough exciting. This too much excitement is exhausting. Please listen to my little prayer and make this night boring. Please please please."

Kaname opened his one eye to only to see her praying out loud. Though her loud voice irrigated him yet he was not surprised. A tired sigh left him. The bus will start at 5.30 in the morning. He looked down at his watch to see it was still fifteen minutes to 5, so more 45 minutes to pass.

Noticing that Aiyora was almost dozing off over his shoulder he asked. "Are you tired?"

"Sleepy." She groaned leaning more into his shoulder as if it is the most comfortable pillow in the world.

Okay now she is falling asleep; but then what happens to him once she is asleep. How will he pass the time? The childish urge made Kaname put up an effort to start a casual conversation. The thing is he actually had no topic to talk about with her…apart from where their conversation was interrupted. Thinking about the conversation made Kaname feel sort of unease; he was used to girls throwing themselves at him but no one actually dared to ask what he thought about them.

"Ummm…" he started with a hesitant hum. "…you asked me earlier about what I…um what I think about you?"

"Oh Yeah!" she instantly shot up. All sings of exhaustion and tiredness gone from her face.

"So what do you think of me?" from where she was seated she tried her best to show all sides, curves and bends of her.

"Umm…why?" Kaname Kuran was damn sure that his face was flushed at her boldness.

"Oh you don't ask why in this sort of question. Its either good, bad, happening, hot." Kaname could feel his jaw drop in surprise. He observed her for a moment, taking in her presence properly. She had luscious long hair, small heart shaped face with small buttoned nose at the center. Then there were those large innocent warm green eyes that spread happiness like it's some sort of a contagious disease. Then there were those large dimples that accentuated her smile.

"Oh come on hurry up tell me." She was getting impatient. He actually found it quite innocent and adorable. "What's taking you so long Kaname?"

"…Um…I am not going to deny, you are indeed very beautiful. Just like breath of morning fresh air."

Her eyes turned confused hearing his words. She did not actually get the meaning.

"So you like my kind?" she tried to confirm.

"…Yes…"

"Perfect." She chirped like a child who just got her most favourite toy in the world. "If you like me then you will also like my sister. Rima! My cousin. She is exactly like me just six years older. She will be perfect for you."

The male Kuran was not even aware that a small smile was lingering at the end of his lips.

"Listen I am running away with Akatsuki, why don't you and Rima come with us as well. We will all get married and then all four of us can share a large bungalow by the mountains. What do you say?"

"Why don't we do this…" Kaname suggested fully turning his form towards her and pointing his finger towards her. "You and I we run away then get married and settle down by the mountain side. I will buy the biggest bungalow there for us." He trolled with her. "Listen to me Aiyora, I think this is a very convenient option, instead of taking you home I take you to Kyoto and we settle down there."

"No, you listen to me Kaname…you marrying my sister will make me your little SIL-"

"SIL?" he interrupted.

"Sister in law." She answered impatiently. "And sister in law's are technically half wife. Did you know that? That is why all those affairs happen?...Right?"

"I can understand the point you are trying to make but would it be not the same, if I marry you, your cousin becomes my in your words... half wife."

"No she will be the full legal wife; I will be the half illegal wife."

Kaname could not hold back on his chuckle especially hearing how nasty and bizarre that line actually sounded. Then added "So you mean that when your sister and that Akatsuki will be outside you and I together you and I become husband and wife." He tried his best to mimic her tone.

On instinct she nodded her head yes but only to seconds later her eyes widened and cheeks tinted in red realizing that what she had actually agreed.

"YOU PERVERTED ASSHOLE!" she exclaimed striking him with her elbow and giving him a blow of punch or two. "Here I'm trying to set you up with my cousin and you on the other hand are trying to flirt with me...!? No wonder your girlfriend dumped you!"

In response Kaname once more chuckled. "Tell me Aiyora...? do you always talk this much? Is it is some special occasion today?"

"I'm always like this." She answered thinking for few seconds and then asked him. "You...?"

"No it is my first time, I usually don't talk this much...after all never came across a creature like you."

"Kaname you're coming to my house it will be no surprise anymore."

For Kaname Kuran the time flew pretty fast. He was not sure that actually what caused it. Was it the exhaustion? Or the restless-ness? But now how is that possible? Are they not supposed to slow the time down? Then what could it be…? He soon found the source in Aiyora, the innocently strange girl who he just met today. Actually unknown to her she has been entertaining him all along be it with her actions or the words that come out of her mouth. Lost in her silliness he did not even realized how time passed, that is until he heard the sound of the engine of the bus being started.

Their journey to Matsumoto was difficult than what either Kaname or Aiyora had actually anticipated. Half way through they realized they actually got onto the wrong bus and goes into a different direction. And as if luck could not get any worse for the either one of them…they were dropped off at a pretty remote area, with barely any form of decent mode of transportation. Let's put it this way Kaname and Aiyora were actually standing on a pretty under developed village. The only option left for them at that given moment was to walk.

After about close to two hours of walk they found themselves at a small town. Fortunately enough this town even had some electronic stores and ATM machines. Thus two problems were solved for Kaname, one was getting his phone charged and the other was withdrawing cash.

Kaname felt nice enough to offer her to shop which included the necessary belongings, a new set of clothes…for heaven's sake the girl was in her pyjamas and no shoes at all. He too changed into a new set of clothes. Being used to his luxury clothing these cheap fabrics of his new garment made him itchy but at this point he was out of options- as the saying goes beggars can't be choosers.

Till to this point everything that has been happening led to a very foreign experience Kaname Kuran. It was true he was very much missing his ordinary everyday luxury. But then this new experience also brought in something some sort of a unique rush of adrenalin. All in all by this point his annoyance has actually turned to excitement. He was enjoying it, he was enjoying it all. It made him forget his stressful everyday life and actually it gave him the break that he so needed. He was glad that he did not go to Vegas. That damn living bachelor's life would have been…so boring actually now that he thinks. He has no regret that he actually got off his car half way and decided to walk towards the railway station instead of the airport.

They were able to rent a car from this slightly developed town and start for their journey again. But that too did not go smoothly within fifteen minutes of their drive Aiyora made a stop for some street food. Then after another twenty minutes she made another stop this time to vomit out the food she ate earlier. Then an hour later she made the car stop once more just because she was craving ice cream. Then within the next fifteen minutes the tyre needed change. And as they were only two hours away from their destination in Matsumoto the man driving the received and emergency news that his wife was in labour. His professionalism went up in the air. He dropped the duo again in the middle of nowhere and rushed towards the hospital.

…

Kaname made a phone call demanding for another car and by the time their next ride would arrive it would be another hour and fifteen minutes minimum. Then it will be another hour or more drive to finally reach their destination.

"It appears we have an hour to waste." Kaname informed her.

The reply he received was "I'm hungry." It started short but then dragged on. "When I'm hungry I'm angry. When I get angry I'm not a pleasant company. But it's not just me…everyone in my family is like this…like as if we are diseased."

"Let's go EAT!" Kaname said dragging her by the arm to the nearest restaurant or anything close to that available. While she continued with her blabbering of how tightly he was holding her arm to did he ever choke any girl to death? To did he ever cheat on a girlfriend? And how does it feel to cheat one a lover?

Even inside the restaurant when she ordered she ordered three different types of combo meal for herself. And by looking at her size Kaname knew she was not even going to finish one.

This time Kaname decided to start the conversation. Honestly he sensed no harm coming from her and thus at this point onwards felt comfortable enough to open up to her. Or at the very least let her know who he was…but that is if she knew!

"So…have you ever heard of Haruka Kuran?"

"You mean the business tycoon who passed away few years ago?" Oh she knew. He was a little surprised but then there was nothing to be shocked after all the Kuran's were considered on the top three richest families in Japan. And Haruka Kuran always came with the tagline of Business Tycoon or that Shark that eats all the other competitors.

"I am his son."

The fork that she was about to put into her mouth dropped from her hand as she stared at him with her jaw open slightly parted like he a second head grown beside his already existing one.

"YOU. ARE. A. KURAN?" she punctuated every word. "You are Kaname Kuran…!?" Her eyes blinked several times like she was seeing stars during the day time whether she was speaking to him or herself was hard to tell.

"There you go…now you know me." Kaname declared.

"You are Kaname Kuran…the Kaname Kuran!" She was having a hard time processing the fact in her head.

"That is me…" Kaname said with a proud smirk. But what he did not know what that smirk was on its way drop from his face to change to a frown as she opened her mouth next.

"Oh so you're the looser whose bride ran away on the day of the wedding? Why did she run away? How did she escape? Did she take the wedding dres-…ooops! Sorry." She just realized what she was actually saying.

Kaname's eyes closed down in shame. His jaw tightened in silent rage that was dying to burst out. But he admitted.

"…Yes I am the loser whose bride ran away on the day of her wedding. With one of my employee…!" He spoke with sadness in his tone.

"I am so sorry…really sorry." She apologized. "It was not my intention to hurt you like this. It's just that news and the tabloids covered the news in a nasty way."

"Why are you sorry Aiyora…? If my Yuki was fool enough to choose that cheap bastard son of whore…there was nothing I could do."

"Mr. Kuran," this time she spoke quite politely. "I don't think it's right of you to speak of them such way."

"Why not?" he barked back.

"I mean I can understand Yuki being your fiancé and he your employee it is hard for you to understand. End of the day the truth cannot be changed that they were in love. And everything is fair in love…right?"

"Everything is fair in love?" hissed Kaname. "Who said that?"

"Everyone says that…!"

"Really!?" he demanded. "Let me tell you it's a lie. These cheap philosophical are NOTHING BUT BULLCRAP! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?"

He exploded on her. He was not just angry but very angry.

This time Aiyora quieted down and did not argue giving him the chance to calm his head down. She silently observed the movement of his shoulder blade as he too deep breath to calm his boiling temper down. After a brief silence as Kaname appeared in control of his emotions Aiyora started once more.

"Can I speak?" she asked innocently. With a sigh Kaname motioned her to continue because she was going to continue anyways either he liked it or not.

"So…you turned out quite the rich man?" Kaname raised his eyes at her comment. "Let forget everything. Then run away and get married. My problem will be solved. I won't even have to go to college. How cool is that? Do you think we can afford six babies?"

Kaname could not hold back on his laughter anymore.

"You are truly a limited edition piece. Completely original."

"And beautiful too right. Also the perfect wife material." She added and then she too joined him in the laughter. Taking in the weird humour of the moment.

This Aiyora was indeed something…something odd, someone unique and a very different individual. Despite all her annoying and irritating traits Kaname realized he actually liked her company because she could actually entertain him the way no one could. A part of him was actually getting upset thinking that very soon she they will reach her home and she will be out of his life…He is going to miss her that he is sure off. But what he did not know was that their adventure was nowhere near end…at least not at the moment.

A/N: thank you all for reading hope you guys enjoyed. Feel free to share your ideas and thoughts with me. tank you all for previous reviews and support. it means a lot.