Rexa13: Okay so here is the last chapter for this story. I have to say thank you for reading and all the support that you the reader have given to me. This story was supposed to be done in June and since it's January you can guess that I kind of messed that up… XD You guys haven't really harassed me to update which has really given me the chance to create all my ideas for this story. Now that it is actually coming to a close I'm kind of sad, I get this way when a story is over, but I'm also happy that I have completed it. I hope that you will be able to read more from me and enjoy that as well.

Without the support of the reader I don't really know how this story would have turned out. I love you guys.

Oh and to the ones who figured out my ending, either you're smart or I should have made more of a cliffhanger. Then there is a chance that both those statements are true.

Disclaimer: For the last time in this fic, I don't own anything.

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It had been a month since the tragic death in the family that Kana had to suffer through over everything else that was going on. Hatori promised her that he would be there for her through it all and whenever she needed anything, anything at all she could always come to him.

The death of her husband was hard on her and she had to move back to Tokyo with her parents, who gladly took her in. Kana had gotten a job and seemed to be settling in rather well. The woman always seemed so miserable and getting over the man she had been married to for quite some time would be very difficult for her, for anyone.

The mourning woman never seemed to want to be with Hatori so the man continued to pursue his relationship for Mayuko. She was a great woman and one the Hatori could see himself with for the rest of his life but he still cared deeply for Kana, Shigure and Ayame could see that the dragon still loved his ex-fiancé.

Mayuko was a wise woman and she knew that there was something bothering Hatori but when he was with her the two had endless fun. Mayuko felt that these were the way things were supposed to be between her and Hatori and she loved him.

Hatori was enjoying the nice laziness that he was able to have in his office one day. Right now he didn't have to worry about anyone needing him, anyone bothering him, and for once he wasn't thinking about what to do with relationships. The man was able to really relax.

Then there was a knock and the peace was nearly shattered. Someone needed him and someone was bothering him. If Mayuko and Kana had reentered his mind then things would be a total drag right now.

The man got up from the chair at his desk and opened the door. The sight he saw startled him. Kana was standing there with tears streaming down her eyes. Her eyes had very deep purple circles under them and she was pale as death. The woman shook rather intensely and she practically fell into Hatori's arms.

"What's wrong," Hatori asked holding onto Kana. He smoothed her messy hair down. It was getting longer; it was nearly to her shoulders. Right now it was coarse and felt rather wiry.

"I just," Kana started in a shaky voice. The woman cleared her throat and tried to speak again, "I don't sleep, I can't sleep, I can hardly eat, and I can't stop crying."

"You are grieving Kana," Hatori said soothingly pulling her away but holding her shoulders so she could stand. His dark eyes looked into hers. "You need to take care of yourself even if you are suffering. Perhaps I should prescribe you sleeping medication."

"It is really sweet that you are offering to help me Hatori," Kana said wiping at her tears. "I feel really terrible though," Kana said this and walked across the room and looked out a window. "See I loved my husband dearly but right now I just want to be with you. I must be a horrid person for feeling this way."

"No," Hatori said. He had heard every word she said but right now he was busy writing the prescription for Kana to get some sleep medication so it didn't quite register in his mind yet.

With the prescription written Hatori handed it to Kana who folded it up and put it in her purse. Then the woman looked at him with loving eyes, they looked so beautiful even with deep purple bags under them.

When Kana moved closer to Hatori and pressed her body against his he felt a little uncomfortable with Mayuko on the mind, but this felt so good. The man wrapped his arms around Kana and they met each other halfway when they kissed.

This kiss was much different from their kiss a month ago. This kiss was more passionate and lustful. As it turned into a make out there was a hint of sadness and love. This wasn't right, last time things were, but now things were going too far.

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After Kana left Hatori sat at his desk and rested his head in his hands. He felt ashamed of himself for letting things go as far with Kana as they had. Even kissing her felt wrong and even though everything felt good it wasn't.

All that went through Hatori's mind was Mayuko. The man loved her and was even thinking about marrying her. What was he going to tell her? How was he going to tell her? Then what was he going to tell Kana? He had to make sure she knew nothing was going to happen between them again.

Since Tohru had left Hatori knew he couldn't talk to her. The man never did like relying on anyone but Tohru held so much wisdom and she always helped in any way she could. This would be too much to talk to her about though, it was too personal.

Mayuko had a right to know what had happened but at the same time Hatori didn't want to lose her. But he needed to tell her.

The man took the phone on his desk from the receiver. Perhaps he should get a new desk, one that didn't have such terrible memories. Or perhaps he ought to keep the desk so he would have to live with what happened.

As Hatori dialed Mayu's number he couldn't help but wonder if this was how women felt when they made these mistakes. They were always more emotional and right now he was too.

Three long rings went by until the phone was answered. Mayu's calm hello filled Hatori's ear and a bit of a lump formed in his throat. How could he have done this? He was supposed to be the smart doctor who never let anyone or anything interfere with any part of work or life.

"Hello?" Mayu said for a second time.

"Mayu," Hatori said.

"Oh Hatori it's you," Mayu said happily. It was amazing how she could go from sounding so calm to sounding blissful. "Why are you calling, hm? Is someone lonely with their family doctor duties?"
"Uhm no. But Mayu I need to see you, as soon as possible," Hatori meant to sound like he always did but he sounded a little urgent.

"Is everything okay?" Mayu asked with concern. There it was again the way her voice was able to change so quickly.

"When can I see you?" Hatori asked finally attaining the calm he had wanted.

"I can meet you at the bookstore. My shift is going to be over soon and when it is we can go anywhere."

"Okay I'll be there soon," Hatori said. He hung the corded phone up without any goodbyes being said. All he knew was he had to make sure she knew and he had to make things right. Before he went to the bookstore he would need to make a quick detour.

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There was an air of tension in the family bookstore. Mayu didn't mean for the feeling to be in the store but Hatori had really startled her. It was a good thing today was a lazy day or the customers would probably leave.

Mayuko waited impatiently not only for her shift to end but for Hatori to get to the store. The clocked seemed tick by at such a slow pace on purpose. The woman tapped her finger on the counter. Her other arm was propped on the counter and her hand was supporting her head. She looked like a teenager who hated her job.

Finally the little bell over the door dinged. Mayu quickly sat up straight and watched as Hatori entered. For a moment the woman felt that she was going to be disappointed at having to see a customer.

"Took you long enough," Mayu said teasingly. The woman left from behind the counter and switched the open sign to closed. It was time to close up for the day anyways.

"Sorry I had to get something," Hatori said a little absent mindedly.

"Okay," Mayu said smiling. She went back behind the counter and got out a rag and squirt bottle. As she wiped the counter down she asked, "So what was it you needed to tell me?"

Hatori was quiet for a moment as he figured out what he was going to say. The quiet made Mayu worry and she slowed down with her wiping.

"Hatori?" The woman asked questioningly.

The man walked over to the counter. He didn't look at Mayu and there was a guilty air about him. Mayu felt she knew what was going on.

"Please Hatori," she said fighting tears. The woman bit her lip as she looked at the man.

"I uhm, Kana came to my office today," Hatori started. "She looked like hell so I gave her a prescription for sleeping medication. Then she uh seduced me."

"What?" Mayu had been right. Tears escaped her eyes as she looked at the man she had fallen in love with. This was to be the end of the relationship and most likely the relationship she had with her best friend.

"It's something that I really regret. I don't want to be with Kana," Hatori said. The man finally lifted his head and looked into Mayu's tearful eyes.

"How can I trust you though? Kana lives in Tokyo now. She will be around and she can 'seduce' you again," Mayu wiped one eye and then the other but more tears came out.

Tears were hitting the half cleaned counter. The woman looked so broken crying behind a counter with a rag in one hand. The man who had caused her the grief looked so regretful and looked as though he was hurting as well.

"I know she lives here but what happened felt so wrong. Kana and I can never be as we were. I love you Mayuko," Hatori said. The man pulled a black box out of his pocket and opened it, "I want to marry you."

The ring wasn't big. The band was silver and shiny. There were four small diamonds all next to each other gleaming, the light hit them at a good angle and the diamonds sparkled and glowed. It looked so new and so beautiful.

Mayuko hesitated. She looked from the ring to Hatori and back again. She didn't know what to say. Sure she loved Hatori and she did in fact want to be his bride but on the other hand he had just cheated on her and the culprit could come around whenever.

"What do you say?" Hatori asked after a minute. He looked at Mayuko pleadingly. He wanted to marry this woman, he wanted to make things right between them, and be there with her through thick and thin.

"I," Mayuko paused. "On one condition, you have to tell Kana that there is nothing between you two ever again. You are mine and only mine."

"Of course I can tell her that," Hatori said beaming. He took the ring from the small velvet box and put it onto Mayuko's left hand ring finger. The woman let out a bit of a laugh as she looked at it.

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The relationship between Mayu and Kana was strained now that Mayu and Hatori were engaged. Kana was happy for her best friend and the man she loved but now she felt so empty and alone.

First Kana's suppression had worn off and she learned about everything that had happened, then she ended up losing her husband, and now she was going to lose Hatori. This was probably how he felt when Kana was suppressed in the first place. Now he had moved on and was going to get married.

Kana was going to pull through this. She was going to get over Hatori and she was even going to go to the wedding. Things were hard right now and would be for a while but Kana had issues she needed to work through and this was going to be a good experience for her.

It had been a few weeks since the dreaded incidence and Hatori and Mayuko were doing well together. Kana couldn't ruin that with her news. Hatori didn't have to know the baby was his or at least he didn't have to know about it right now.

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Rexa13: I know, I know, you probably wanted Hatori and Kana to get together but I just couldn't do that. You got the happy ending with Momiji now there had to be a sad ending. Even with things ending like this, I hoped you enjoyed reading this story. Thanks again for everything.