A/N: Hi guys! I hope you are still alive cuz I have decided to update this very extremely dusty chapter. Sorry for the long wait guys, I have exams and other fics to update and thinking for this idea is very difficult….

All right enough of ramblings. Minna, here is the chapter that I had promised…

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Slave

Chapter  6 : A Change of events

"Do you think he managed to get her along?" the playboy of the group asked as he settled comfortably on the seat of the limousine.

            Rui watched with bored eyes as the sexy brunette played with the collars of his friend's t-shirt. The two had been together for a week now and the dateline is nearing before his friend decided to break the poor girl's heart and dump her, treating her the same courtesy many others before her had received.

            Sipping on the alcohol, Mimasaka decided to answer for his friend. "Daijoubu. She will come. No one says no to Doumyouji Tsukasa."

"I think you have forgotten that Makino-san had said no. As a matter of fact, she is the only one who said no to him and lives to talk about it."

Both Soujiro and Mimasaka stared in disbelief at their friend. "Where the heck did you know all that?"

"I have my resources. Anyway while you two were having fun at the previous reception entertaining the creatures from Venus, I was studying our odd couple of the year." A small smile teased at his lips.

"My god man! Is it me or are you turning into one of us?" laughed Soujiro as he accidentally nudged the beauty beside him. His partner only pouted for a while before she continued her explorations on his chiseled chest.

"I won't be surprise if he joins our betting game," Mimasaka laughed along as he slapped his innocent looking friend on the back.

            Suddenly their laughter and conversation was cut short as the huge limousine slowly stopped. Soft footsteps were heard and then the door opened. The smell of the sea breezed in and soft sounds of the waves crashing were heard. An average man in navy blue uniform stood in the doorway as he held the door open.

"He booked our holiday suite here huh? Well, might as well get going and book in while we wait for the lovebirds to come." Mimasaka ran his hand through his curly mass one last time before he led his beautiful model out. One by one, the rich men with their partners stepped out of the vehicle and into the six star hotel that stood proudly on the coast.

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"Would you like anything? Coke?" the masculine Tsukasa sighed when Tsukushi shook her head again. Damn it! She had been doing that the entire trip and didn't utter a single word to him. Did she hate him that much? He just hope what he had planned will change her mind about him. But before that, he had to gain her cooperation and hopefully her trust. If not then all that he had planned will be for naught.

            Hazel eyes gazed outside as she tries her best to ignore the presence of the daft man in front of her. She is angry, yes. Who wouldn't be? First she had to become a slave then she was literally carried like a sack. If that wasn't humiliating enough, the pig of man dragged her over to his and played dress up game with her. She is not a prim looking Barbie doll that he can dress and play with every time he felt like it! Who does he think he is!!

            Too intense was she in her train of thought that she barely heard Tsukasa speaking to her. It took him few times before he could finally get through her. Frowning, she snapped. "What?"

            Tsukasa looked nonchalant as he stretched out his large form. "We are here."

            Tsukasa was the first to step out. After taking a few deep breath of the salty air, he stared at the still fuming goddess in the limousine. It was apparent that she didn't want to budge from her seat. It was a sure sign of defiance and if it had been someone else, Tsukasa would have greatly knocked him down. When will she make things easier for him?

            Raising an eyebrow, he asked. "I'll count to three. If you are not out and beside me, I'll come inside there and personally carry you into our room. I can bet you that we will both enjoy the close proximity." A glare was all that he got.

            Shaking his head slightly, he sighed. "One… Two…" To make sure that he is true to his words, he bends in the doorway and reached out.

            Seeing that he was true to his words, Tsukushi yelped and quickly made a quick move to the door beside her. The previous scenario in her house was still fresh in her mind and she doesn't need another one to add to her nightmares. Once at his side, she glared at him, fully thinking of giving him a piece of her mind on his manners. She didn't though, instead she gasped at the beautiful scenery before her.

            Wildflowers either grow on their own or planted by man, she didn't care, but they grew all around, creating a fantasy like gate. A few meters away, a majestic building that promised luxury crowned the coast. Rows of coconut trees lined up as a gate to the hotel and soft breeze once in a while teased her skirt. Turning to her left, her breath was caught in her throat. There, as far as the eyes can see, was the crystalline water rolling softly once in a while as it teased the white sandy beach.

            "Kirei…" she whispered softly but to Tsukasa, it was as clear as the crystalline waters. The information Yuki had given him helped him. Tsukushi Makino is a nature person and not once had she overlooked what Mother Nature had granted us.

            A small smile touched his lips. In her overwhelmed state, Tsukushi had forgotten her situation and had taken Tsukasa's big hand in hers. A wisp of brown hair teased at her creamy cheeks and Tsukasa's hand ached to brush it away but he knew that would only destroy the beautiful serenity that had washed over them.

            Taking in her breathtaking beauty, he quickly hid the small smile behind a nonchalant mask. For now, the fiery beauty had been tamed and he was contented.

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"I AM NOT GOING TO SHARE A BED WITH YOU!!!" Tsukushi knew it is childish to stomp her feet in frustration but the man before her draws out the worst from her.

A few thirty minutes ago, she was about to thank the man in front of her for the courtesy to book a room for her and for once she thought he was not bad as she thought he was. But then his irksome mouth opened and told her that this was their room. She thought that was bad but after what Mr. Arrogant declared that the huge king size bed was theirs, she nearly faint. Trying best not to let panic rule her near frayed thoughts, she had decided to sort the matter out like adults by suggesting that she take the couch which was as big as her own bed.

Instead the man shook his head and stubbornly suggesting they share the bed. He even reasoned out that the couch was not as comfortable as it looks. Thinking it was a lie, she threw her self literally onto the sofa and nearly grit her teeth at the extremely soft cushion. He was right, the sofa was made to seat and not for sleeping but she rather risk a week's backache than sleep with him! After quarreling for half an hour, her discipline began to betray her and panic start to rise.

She swears the being leaning against the doorframe casually was not man but the devil himself. He was totally sucking out every single discipline from her. Tsukushi felt the familiar feeling bubbling itself upwards, demanding release. Using all of her will power, she tried her best to swallow the lump in her throat and blink off the moisture in her eyes.

"You are and that is final! By the way, you better change. We are going to the villa for lunch." Tsukasa watched the beauty in front of him fully expecting her to glare or yell her defiance but what happened next took him by surprise. Slumping onto the bed, a pitiful sob wrecked from her chest.

"Why are you doing this? Why do you persist on doing this? Why can't you be nice for once and let me have what my heart desires? Why must you be so mean to me?" Tsukushi sob into her hands, her last restraint slipped with her sob.

            The sight and words cut through Tsukasa. He hadn't wanted to hurt her, never did once intended it! He hadn't known that she saw him as mean. He only wanted to please her, to see her smile at him… Shifting, he moved towards the sobbing beauty and kneeled before her.

            Pulling at her hands gently, he finally managed to uncover her face from her hands. Clasping her fragile chin in his hands, he brought her tear filled eyes to his, forcing her to look at him and see his pained eyes. "Don't cry anymore, Tsukushi. Gomen nasai. I'm really sorry that I hurt you. You have to believe me that I never once intended to hurt you. I'm so sorry, love."

"But you did. You treated me like some baggage, tossing me here and there and never once considered about my thoughts. I'm a human being and I have feelings mister..." Tsukushi hiccupped in between sobs as tears coursed down her cheeks.

            Pulling her towards him, he was silently pleased when she did not resist him. Now seated on the bed and Tsukushi settled on his lap, he began to wipe her tears away. "I'm really sorry love. I'm so used to having things being done my way and I feared that if I asked you, you would reject it."

"You could have at least tried asking politely," Tsukushi sniffed as she snuggled deeper into his arms. His masculine smell and warmth enveloped her and lulled her senses.

            A small smile teased at his lips. Even as distraught as she is, her bossy ways was still untainted. "I'm sorry… I promise from now on, I wouldn't force you do anything you don't like."

            Pulling away, she stared hard but after a few moments, a sweet smile broke through. "I'd like that! Umm… is it ok if I have two thick slabs of sirloin steak in barbecue sauce for lunch?"

            "A huge appetite huh? Your wish is my command, milady" Tsukasa chuckled.

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"Wow! The petite woman has appetite! I just hope it is as big as the other appetite…" Mimasaka chuckled.

            Nearly choking on her medium rare steak, Tsukushi swallowed it as she tries her best not to blush. Stupid men! Don't they have anything to talk about except the matters of sex? They had been at the villa, specially requested to have their private lunch by Doumyouji, for the past twenty minutes. In that stretch of time, the group had barely touched any topic other than sex. Casting a side-glance, she noticed that she was not the only one who disapproved of the topic.

            As if sensing her eyes, he turned around and returned her gaze. She was momentarily struck at his handsome features. The wind had slowed down to a light breeze and was teasing lightly at the collars of his t-shirt. He had unbuttoned the top four buttons and now the sunlight played along the flesh and she could see the well-defined muscles rippled at the slightest movement. Somehow she couldn't seem to breathe properly.

"Don't bother talking to her. She is too busy drooling over her lover beside her." At Mimasaka's remark, Tsukushi was snapped out of her reverie. Blushing hotly, she suddenly found a sudden interest in her mashed potato. Silently she prayed for a change of topic especially when she heard a collective chuckle.

"So what time did you guys arrived?" when Tsukasa changed the topic, Tsukushi could have kissed him then and there. Suddenly realizing the train of thought, she blushed again as she downed the ice lemon tea. Luckily, no one noticed her near blotching face.

"Two hours before you guys. By the way, have you been to the beach?" Soujiro asked.

            Shaking his head, he replied, "Nope. So what is it like?"

"The water is great, crystal clear and very refreshing. Don't worry about the current. It is not strong enough to pull you out." Rui replied casually as he sipped his drink.

            Momentarily forgetting her food and everyone in the villa, Tsukushi grabbed Tsukasa's large hands. "Can we go there later, at night? I want to see the waters crowned with the stars and perhaps get a dip. Can we Tsukasa-kun?" In her excitement, Tsukushi didn't realize the slip but others did.

            Tsukasa seemed to ponder for a while. Should he pass the chance of having a romantic stroll with her and especially with the absence of his companions? "Alright, we'll go," he smiled when he saw the happiness radiates in her eyes.

            Clearing his throat softly, Mimasaka held out his hand at the playboy of the group. Muttering under his breath, Soujiro slipped a hundred yen into the awaiting hand. In exchange, Mimasaka grinned and mouthed out, "I told you so!"

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A/N: That's all for the chapter!! Hehehe… sorry guys but I rather stop here before I go blaring out other juicy parts of the next chapter.

Till next time, enjoy thinking of what is gonna happen in the next chapter!!

Zackire *winks*