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Disclaimer:
I do not own these characters nor do I claim too, this is a simple fan based homage. Their creators and the companies they work for and with own the characters and all that pertains to them. (I.E. Rumiko Takahashi, Viz, Shougakukan). I do not intend on making any profit from making this story but only a writer writing about one of her favourite character, namely Nabiki. Now on with the show…..
Previously:
Plots are already set in motion, as some of the characters are now showing some of their intentions. Mariko and Kinnusuke in their quest to seduce Nabiki and Tatewaki. Akane and Ranma now confronting each other and Ukyo has also now shown up in the picture.
Italics- means thoughts
Now On with the Show:
It had been almost two weeks now since Ranma has confronted Akane. Akane couldn’t believe of how much she was utterly terrified of Ranma at that moment. She suppressed the urge to shudder. She was sitting across from him outside a corridor. While the sitting area was welcoming and friendly, it didn’t ease her anxiety. Not in the least. She watched Ranma across from her. He had his head down and his elbows where resting on top of his lap, his hands clasped together. She watched him liked this. For at least two weeks after they had confronted together, they had barely spoken to each other let alone stayed in the same room together.
The “Talk” they had was one of the most emotional and mentally draining discussion they had. They talked for at least 3-4 hrs. Most of that conversation was silent pauses and questions that were left unanswered. They did a lot of crying too. It was too much emotional exhaustion. Akane kept her anger at bay trying to listen to Ranma but the anger and distrust clouded much of what he said. The only thing they had accomplish with the talk was to see professional help. So here they are. Outside the Marriage Counsellor’s office. Sitting in front of each other. With no words exchanged between them. As usual doubts clouded Akane’s mind.
Like why doesn’t he want to talk to her?
It has been two weeks?
Say something Ranma.
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Anything.
Are you thinking about us?
Our future together?
Or are you thinking of Ukyou?
Are you thinking of Ukyou?
Or is it another woman?
Please answer me!
Talk to me
Please
“Mr and Mrs Saotome, Dr. Yumiko will see you now.” Announced the secretary.
Both Akane and Ranma nodded as a response. Ranma walked behind Akane as they entered the counsellor’s office, where they were greeted by an attractive woman wearing a white blouse and knee length skirt. She had fair skin and wore thin rimmed glasses that didn’t hide her light brown eyes. Her long hair was tied in a low ponytail. She greeted both Akane and Ranma and shook their hands as she showed them where to sit. Once seated, she sat across them and began to introduce herself.
“Hello Mr and Mrs Saotome. I am Dr Katherine Yumiko. I am a marriage counsellor. I suppose you are both here because you have been having marriage difficulties?” She asked them.
This is so very wrong!
I have to tell her!
But if I do I might loose her!
No not again!
Never again
Tatewaki groaned as he buried his face in his hands. It has been two weeks already. Two weeks have passed. But his guilt was eating him alive.
“What have I done?” He asked himself. He closed his eyes as he remembered what had happened two weeks ago.
“Thank you very much Mr Yakamoto, Mr Fuji and Mr Takeshi. It been a pleasure doing business with you.” Tatewaki said as he said his goodbyes to the men at the table.
“No Mr Kuno. I assure you the pleasure is all ours. Be seeing you Mr Kuno, Ms Konjo.” Mr Yakamoto replied back as the three men had began to stand up and left the table. Leaving Kuno and Mariko alone.
“Well since everything has been settled, I better make my way home. I’ll see you tomorrow at work Mariko.” Kuno said to Mariko as he began to tidy up the signed documents and placed them in his brief case. Preparing to leave.
“Leaving already?” Mariko asked lifting a delicately shaped eyebrow.
“Yeah, Na-Chan will be waiting for me.” He replied back.
“But it’s only 8:30! It is way to early to turn in for the night. Besides we need to celebrate for a job well done.” She insisted.
“But…” Kuno tried to protest.
“Don’t tell me Nabiki keeps you in a tight leash?” She mocked him, still raising an eyebrow. Mocking him. Knowing that his manhood was questioned.
“She certainly does not!” He snapped back at her.
“Relax Tachi.” She asked him placatingly.
“Come on just join me for a few drinks in celebration of acquiring a new account. It’s no fun celebrating alone you know.” She pointed out.
“Very well, just a few drinks then.” Kuno relented.
“Marvellous! ” Mariko clapped her hands in glee. Then gestured for the waiter.
“Bring us the most expensive champagne bottle in the house.” She ordered.
Soon the champagne was brought and Mariko poured them each a champagne crystal glass.
“To Us!” She raised her glass, then paused.
“For a job well done.” She added. As he gave him a half lidded stare. As they toast their wine glasses.
Kuno downed his. After that more and more wine followed.
The champagne was really good and had a very exquisite taste. He also began to enjoy Mariko’s company especially the way she looked that night.
She was wearing a black mini dress that only accentuated her features.
Soon everything became a blur.
He remembered bits and pieces.
Like how he enjoyed her company very much and how much she responded to him.
The sweet nothings that were exchanged between them.
The way she felt against him.
And how he woke up next to her, in her place in the early morning.
He remembered coming home at 4am. Looking around. Wondering if Nabiki was still awake. Worried. He approached their chambers, only to find her peacefully sleeping. She looked so innocent. He remembered sitting next to her sleeping form and gently brushed away the stray hairs across her sleeping face. She gave out a soft sigh. For a minute Kuno thought she would wake up. He caught his breath. But she remained asleep.
He took off his shoes and his socks and joined her underneath the covers, not bothering to change. He took her in his arms. Her back to him. Nabiki sensing his warmth. Turned around and wrapped her hands around him. Snuggling closer. Her head against his chest.
Kuno just rested his head on top of hers. Trying not cry. He felt so guilty. He caressed her back and her hair. He held on to her as if he was about to loose her. He continued to hold her, until sleep claimed him.
When morning came, he thought his nightmare came true. When he woke up without Nabiki in his arms. He was about to call her when she came into the room, carrying a tray full of breakfast. She never asked about what happened last night or what time he came home. For that he was grateful. He doesn’t know if he could lie to her.
He let out a frustrated groan. Even this thoughts he was having was not helping the situation. He was interrupted from his thoughts by the very person he was thinking of. She entered his office. Wearing that knowing smile of hers. He stiffened. No he will not give in. For the sake of his beloved wife he will not give in!
“Could I have been more obvious?” Nabiki asked herself in regards of her behaviour two weeks ago.
For the past two weeks she had pampered her husband. Her husband had asked her why she was acting so out of character. She merely answered that she missed spending time with him. The fact that she didn’t mention the little incident with Kinnusuke had nothing to do with her change. Though nothing really happened, it still filled her with so much guilt.
Nabiki smiled wryly. What ever happened to the cool and collected teenager she was once? The one that didn’t give a damn about what people say about her. She sighed. She got married and grew up that’s what. She answered her self. For the past two weeks she had also made out of her way trying to avoid any confrontation with Kinnusuke. Remembering that little incident and what may have been still bothered her.
Sooner or later her husband will get ideas if she doesn’t get her act together. Right now she was confined in her office. Not going out unless absolutely needing to. This is absurd. She thought.
“I did nothing wrong so why the hell should I feel guilty?” She asked herself.
Then thoughts of her flirting with Kinnusuke entered her thoughts. She groaned. Great now her own conscience is turning against her!
Then another thought entered her mind. She had been thinking about it since Akane’s Case. It will solve her immediate problem that’s for sure. But could she really do it? And isn’t it running away from her current predicament? Well at least she wont get tempted by Kinnusuke.
But the idea sounds ridiculous even ludicrous! But it made it more appealing to her. She never did turn down a challenge. She loved facing challenges, pushing her to her limits and making her see how far her abilities took her. Can she really do it? She was so rapt around her thoughts that she was surprised to see Kinnusuke enter her office unannounced once again.
“Don’t you ever knock?” She asked him in annoyance.
“I did but it seems you didn’t hear me.” He replied back lazily, as he gaze at her form.
She just shook her head. He was still too full of himself.
“What do you want?” She asked ignoring his patented gaze.
“My, my why so catty Nabiki? Trouble in paradise?” He asked with a smirk on his face. He liked the way she responded to him especially when she bristled at his comment.
“If you got nothing significant to tell me I suggest you leave. I got work to do.” She replied back harshly.
“Why so cold all of a sudden? What happened to the intimate welcome I use to get?” He asked her. Trying to gauge her. Seeing that he’s pushing her too far he decided to drop all the innuendo and get right down to business.
“I’m here because of the Yamato INC. case. Surely you got the memo?” He asked more seriously.
“Yamato Case?” Nabiki repeated the word, before something clicked in her head and began to ruffle through the files on her desk.
“Yamato case as in the industrial action dispute? Yeah I have the case file copy right here. Is that all you wanted to remind me?” She asked him.
“Did you get the memo in regards to the case your handling?” He asked again this time grinning, hiding his mirth. Giving the impression “I know something you don’t know” dancing in his eyes.
“What memo?” She asked him and then rifled through her files again. Finally finding the piece of paper meant to be attached to the case file. She paled as she read what it contained.
“You’ve got to be kidding me?!” She asked half murmured and half surprised. The Gods must be really having fun in her expense.
“That’s right. I’ll be working with you in this case.” He answered her gleefully. “We’ll be working rather close for this case.” He grinned at her.
Nabiki wanted nothing but to hit or kick him at that moment. That idea of hers seems rather tempting right now. But then an idea struck her. Just because they’ll be working in such close proximately with each other doesn’t mean she can’t make it difficult on him right? But first a word with her superiors in regards to having a transfer first before executing her plan.
“I’d like to see the two of you individually for a while before having a group therapy session if that’s alright with you?” She asked the couple.
“If that’s what you think is best Dr.” Replied Akane.
“Please just call me Katherine.” Dr Katherine trying to ease Akane. She could tell by her expression that she felt uneasy about the following sessions they would have.
Dr Katherine called her secretary informing her about her decision and to fit the Saotome’s in the timetable.
“Just tell my assistant when you are readily available and she’ll fit you right it.” She informed them before walking them towards the door.
The Saotome’s thanked her before going to her assistant’s desk. She then entered her office and closed the doctor.
She could tell she will have a handful with those too. You could cut the knife with all the tension the room contained. Both were unable to voice their problems probably due the presence of the other. After much prodding and questioning she managed to get a few answers from the two. She doesn’t like it one bit.
It looks like the two have psychological issues on top of their marriage issues. She doesn’t think she will be able to help the two in regards of their psychological problems but she can help them at least mend their marriage. In any case their problem is a challenge that’s worth taking.
Well what do you think?
Lol shameless self insertion here but don’t worry I wont do much in here I promise. This will just predominantly still be about the Ranma ½ characters.
Am I going to fast for this story? Please review.
What is to happen to Kuno and Nabiki, Akane and Ranma?
What diabolical plans do I have instore for this story?
Please Review to find out