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'I don't have any chance to be with you, am I, Kuroko-chii…?' he bit his lower lip.
"I heard she's a brilliant musician but you do know that with a simple order from me, her dreams can easily be crushed along with her step-brother, Kagami Taiga"
"If you marry Miss Suzuki, I will leave Kuroko Tetsuki and Kagami Taiga alone"
"You can't do this to me, father!"
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The bright light from the small torchlight in the hands of the green haired doctor as it shines against a pair of sapphire orbs a few times. He smiled after turning it off while he spoke a few words to the nurse next to him in regards of the bluenette conditions. Two pairs of emerald and amber orbs quietly stood at the side, waits for the doctor to finish his check on the bluenette.
"Your wounds and bruises are healing quite well; I'm still surprise that the accident didn't broke any of your bones other than that small fracture on your shoulder , which it should recover in a steady speed if you don't exert yourself in any kind of activities…"he pushed his glasses up before glaring at Kagami.
"Which I believe Kagami would be watching over you, making sure you rest accordingly." Kagami flinched at his name. He scratched the back of his head as he nodded, the bluenette smiled. The two male engaged into a small conversation after Midorima motioned the bassist to follow him to his office, leaving both Kise and Kuroko alone.
"I'm glad you're getting all better, Kuroko-chii. I was worried sick when we saw the car hit you" Kise helped to pack some of her belongings into the bag. His voice echoes in her ear, Kuroko lets out a soft sigh as she shifted her gaze to the beautiful white vase that held the roses in its place gracefully
"I wasn't able to focus in practice, also Murasakibara-chii kept asking about you. No one seems to be in the mood to practice since Akashi-chii is away…," he continued talking.
"I see…" she trailed off. Her orbs saddens, it has been over two weeks ever since she last seen the emerald haired singer.
No one knew where he is; even his band mate could not get in touch with him after his father, Akashi Seito, summoned him. Their manager, Momoi Satsuki were ordered to keep his whereabouts a secret, which she obediently followed the order. Akashi Seijuro NEVER skipped a practice no matter how sick or busy he is. The only email they ever received was –Practice for the upcoming concert.
They knew there was something more to his absence but they also knew better not to approach his father. The only thing that kept that red haired singer going was his passion for music.
She then felt a warm gentle hand on her shoulder. She looked up; amber orbs looked at her with such gentleness. Kise smiled.
"I'm truly glad that you're alright" he hugged her ever so gently. He buried his face into her locks, inhaling her vanilla scent.
"I don't want to lose you…" Kuroko orbs widened in surprise at Kise act before she looks away. She never returned his hug. Kise knew, the only one that she will let into her heart was, Akashi.
Even so,
'I can't give up…'
Meanwhile in Kyoto,
Hetero orbs stares into the nothingness, showing no interest in anything as the limousine drove down the road. Silver ring occupied his ring finger on his left hand as he rested his cheeks onto his left palm. He closes his eyes; trying to shut everything out from his mind, especially with the nonstop babbling from his so-called fiancee, Suzuki Luka.
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"What is the meaning of this?" he asked sharply.
"This Kuroko Tetsuki, you're so fond of, you are not only putting her parents at risk, but also you're putting her at risk. Did you really want that to happen again to her?"
Akashi turns around as his hetero orbs glares death at his father.
"I heard she's a brilliant musician but you do know that with a simple order from me, her dreams can easily be crushed along with her step-brother, Kagami Taiga"
"You can't do this to me, father!"The younger Akashi gritted his teeth, his knuckles was tempted to punch his father right there.
"Oh yes I can, the moment you were born into the Akashi family, you have no choice but to obey. All I'm telling you to do is to marry Miss Suzuki but of course there's a catch to it"
"If you marry Miss Suzuki, I will leave Kuroko Tetsuki and Kagami Taiga alone" Akashi hated this; he hated this to the very core of it. To be in such a tight position, to choose between two choices.
'Damn it all!' His orbs flare in anger. He made his way towards the door, as he was about to turn the doorknob, one of the bodyguard stopped him.
"Hands off." He ordered. It was then; the second bodyguard grabbed both of his arms and turns them around to his back, held them firmly. Akashi grunted in pain at the sudden rough treatments. They turned him towards his father.
"I refuse to be a part of any of your plans" his father merely smirked at his son. The brown-haired woman flinched at the gaze of her former fiancée.
"I never expected you would go this low for your own benefit, Luka" Akashi glares daggers at her.
"The Generation of Miracles, huh…an interesting name for a band, don't you think, Seijuro?" Akashi Seito puts a small pile of paper onto the table. Akashi hetero orbs furrowed at his father then to the papers.
"Apparently this band of yours has gone through quite troublesome time to debut, I'm sure that it'll run into one of those time soon" he smiled.
"DON'T YOU DARE LAYING YOUR FILTHY HANDS ON THEM" the younger red head Akashi struggles from the grips of the large bodyguard. The more he struggles the tighter the grips became.
"I can't see why you're willing to associate with such people, they have no potentials in becoming the best, and they have no stable profit skills or educations. They are a bad influence to you" he sat down on the chair as he crossed his legs.
"They should be ERASED."
That was it, Akashi snapped. He manages to fight off the two large bodyguards before stomping his way towards his father. His fist almost lands on his father face until the bodyguard neck chopped him. He collapsed onto the floor as his father stood looming in front of him.
"You will do well to obey if you don't want your so- called friends to be erased, Akashi Seijuro." With that, his father left the office, followed by the brunette.
Never in his life, had he felt so helpless.
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"We've finally arrived, Seijuro – sama" his driver announced the moment the limousine stopped in front of the Akashi Corp. building, snapping Akashi from his train of thoughts. The red head frowned inwardly as he stepped out of the car, followed by his fiancée, Luka who quickly latched herself onto his arms. Akashi forced himself to not to pull and walk away from her.
"They should be ERASED."
Akashi bit his lower lip then he quickly shuts off his eyes when the bright light from the sun almost blinds him. His head has been hurting from the massive migraine he had past few days, not even sleep can kill it off. Two weeks has passed by, he could not do anything but to obey his father orders but today was the day to announce his official engagement once again to Luka. It was something his heart doesn't want to do, each step felt with guilt.
Numerous reporters from each media company has been summoned to the building, the entrance were flooded with them but both Akashi and Luka easily made their way into the building with their bodyguards help. After all, it is the scoop of the year to see the powerful son of the Akashi Corp., which also the lead singer and bandleader to the renowned band, the Generation of Miracles announcing his official engagement to Suzuki Luka, the only daughter of the Suzuki Hiroki.
He sighed as he looked over the stage where all the invited reporters seated and preparing their equipment's for the live broadcast. He then shifted his gaze to his father and Luka father was, discussing business matters and what not at the corner.
He knew this broadcast could be watch throughout the country. He was not sure how to face Kuroko once he returns to Tokyo. He was not even sure if Kuroko is doing all right or not. He was strictly ban from getting near to communication devices at all ever since he was cage inside the Akashi Manor in Kyoto.
"Seijuro, it's time" Luka smiled as she held onto his arms. He did not even take a single glance at her; he merely focused ahead of him as the cameras began flashing at them the moment the left the backstage.
"Akashi-san is it true that you're announcing your engagement officially?"
"Luka-san, how long have you been waiting for this moment?"
"When will be the wedding date and where it would be held?"
He wishes nothing more than to disappear right at that moment. He hated himself for letting others suffered because of him. He hated for being envious of his friends. He hated himself for being weak.
"I heard she's a brilliant musician but you do know, that with a simple order from me, her dreams can easily be crushed along with her step-brother, Kagami Taiga"
"You will do well to obey if you don't want your so- called friends to be erased, Akashi Seijuro."
Akashi tightens his fists in frustrations. Calmly he steps forward, putting a fake smile on. Everyone focused on him. His father smirked, Akashi simply ignore those arrogant orbs.
"Yes, I am. I have realized that it was wrong for me to cancel the engagement in the first place. It was then I knew something was missing…"What he was about to say, he will deeply regret it. He will never forgive himself for doing so. Moreover, he hated himself for existing.
"I love Ms. Suzuki Luka more than anyone else in the world."
I'm sorry...
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What will happen next, now that Akashi is completely trapped in the cage of his father. Will Kise has the chance to find his way into the heart of the pianist in next chapter? How will his friends and Kuroko reaction upon seeing this announcement? Please review, it'll give me a boost to update one more chapter this coming Thursday the 13th, which probably would be the longest chapter in this story yet. Would love to see one or two review on what you think will happen on next chapter.
For readers who thinks the story going too fast, I'll slow it down as much as I can from this chapter onward so thank you for letting me know :)
Thank you for reading!