Chapter 46 - Conference

HOTEL GARDEN

Kaname was sitting on the bench,not doing anything but staring into space. His head was empty as soon as he saw Erina at the lobby just now.

Kaname : (high)

Karin : Ehem.

Kaname : (turning around)

Karin : Akira called me. And..here I am.

Karin took a seat beside Kaname and let out a long sigh.

Karin : Are you alright?

Kaname : I don’t know.

Karin : You don’t know or you don’t want to know.

Kaname : …

Karin : She’s married Kaname.

Kaname : Who?

Karin : Erina. The guy you met is her husband. They got married last week.

Kaname : …..

Karin : Talk Kaname.dont be stoic and lost.

Kaname: Im gonna go check on--

Karin : ??

Kaname : Oh shit,I left Risa.

Isane : No you didn’t.She went up already.

Kaname and Karin turned their heads to see Akira and Isane walking towards them.

Karin : She was with you?

Kaname : Yes.

Akira : They went out without us (smirking)

Isane : (looking at Kaname)

Akira : We saw her at the lift just now.She said she was heading to the room.

Kaname : I better catch up.

Karin: Go ahead. Who knows she might be mad (laughing)

Akira : Risa being mad? Now that’s a thing I would love to see.(grins)

HOTEL ROOM

Risa was sitting at the balcony’s chair,staring into the night sky when the door to her room swung opened.Kaname walked in and saw her right away. But RIsa,on the other hand didn’t realize Kaname was there.

Risa : I should have stayed in the states.

Kaname : (coughing)

Risa : (shocked)

Kaname : What are you doing? You should get some rest for tomorrow’ s event.

Risa : Nothing. I’ll go back to my room.

Risa stood and walked towards her room while Kaname just watched her.Kaname then let out a very long sigh when Risa was finally in her own room.

Kaname : Get over it Kaname.

NEXT DAY

Karin is having a short meeting with the staff involved with the press conference of Kaname and Risa. She had a very serious face because she has to be very careful with whom can enter and the hall. All the staff paid very close attention to Karin as she briefed them

Akira and Isane on the other hand and observing the security staff behind the stage. Both of them had their suits on as they have to look very  presentable that day.

Akira : Karin looks very serious.

Isane : Would you want the same thing to happen anyway?

Akira : Fine. I get it.

Isane : ….

Akira : But,its not like this is conference for Risa’s wedding though.

Isane : its not.

Akira : Will there be one (laughing)

Isane : Sounds like you don’t want that to happen

Akira : Come on Isane. Kaname wont get her.(laughing)

Isane : Kaname wont.

Akira : Well,then it is between you and me?

Isane : Cut it Akira. Don’t start.

Akira : (laughing)

Karin  : Quit being such a pain in the ass.Where is Kaname?

Kaname : Im here.

Kaname was walking towards Karin while tying his navy blue tie.

Akira : Where is Risa?

Kaname :Mia is with her. Getting ready I suppose.

Isane : Mia told me she was eager to do Risa’s make up.

Karin : Oh wait.

Karin looked at all three of them and none of them moved.

Karin : You three never seen Risa with make up?

Kaname,Isane,Akira : NO.

Karin : Your life sucks.(laughing)

Akira : You did?

Karin : Of course I did.She showed me a lot of photos.

Isane : Interesting.

Kaname : (coughing)

Akira : I wouldn’t need to ask you Kaname.Your answer would definitely be no (grins)

Kaname : Shut up Akira.

DRESSING ROOM

Mia : And Im done!

Mia placed the make up brush she was using, on the table and clapped her hands.

Risa on the other hand  kept turning her face to have a better look on her face after being caked up by Mia whom were so eager and excited putting on make up on her.

Risa : I look very very sharp.(laughing)

Mia : I I have decided that smokey eyes looks good on you. You have slanted eyes therefore I really like the look of it. And some matte maroon lips. Oh you’re just beautiful!

Risa : You’re good in this.

Mia : Thank you!(smiles)

Risa stood and turn to the big mirror to have a full look on her dress. It is a one piece  high-necked black dress . The dress almost touches the floor with the slit panels that surely will sweep the floor if Risa wear any flats instead of heels. It really brings out the curve on Risa’s body but thank god she’ll be wearing a trench coat.

Risa : Where is my coat?

Mia : Here!

Risa : (exhaling)

Mia : (looking at Risa)

Risa : …what?Why?

Mia : I can bet Kaname never seen your photoshoot photos before eh?

Risa : You can ask him when is my birthdate and I can bet my life he don’t know (laughing)

Mia : hmmmm can I ask you something?

Risa was adjusting her front bangs infront of the mirror when Mia asked the questin

Risa : Fire away.

Mia : Do you like Isane?

Risa : (confused)

Mia : No hard feelings but Im curious.

Risa : Isane is not hard to like Mia. He has the manners so why not.But I do respect in so many ways.

Mia : (staring at Risa)

Risa :Did I say anything wrong?

Mia : No... just you said something out of ordinary.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door and  both of them turned their heads to the door

Mia : Must be Isane or Akira

Mia quickly took a peek at the peep hole and she tried hard to hold her surprised when it was neither Isane nor Akira whom is at the door.

Risa : Oh wait wait,I haven’t got my shoes on

Mia opened the door and asked Kaname to not make a sound and Kaname looked at her with such a confused face

Mia : She’s in my room(grins)

Risa was busy tying the straps on her heels when Kaname appeared at the door and she thought it was Mia whom was at the door

Risa : Is Akira here? Or its Isane?

Kaname : (cough)

Risa’s hands stopped at once when she heard Kaname’s voice instead of the other two.She froze and quickly lifted her head up.

Kaname : Why should them be here to fetch you?

Risa : Whatever Kaname,I’ll be right after you.

Kaname just watch as Risa is struggling with the ribbon straps on her heels and she seems to be so distracted to even focus tying her heels

Risa : This is such a stressful thing (exhale)

Kaname removed his hand from the doorknob and went straight to Risa,he kneeled and stopped Risa’s hands.

Kaname : Let me get it done,waiting for you will take more than 1 year to get this done.

Risa was so shocked when Kaname got her hands that she startled . Her heart and her mind together stopped and she cant even breath

Risa : Wait wait,what are you doing? (shocked)

Kaname : Helping you,get this useless ribbons done.Now,shut up and don’t disturb me.

Risa let out a long sigh when Kaname insisted that he get the ribbons done instead of letting her do on her own.It took less than a minute for Kaname to get it done and he quickly stood when its done

Kaname : Now,lets go.

Risa : Is Karin downstairs?

Kaname : All of them are waiting at the lift.

Mia : Alright,love birds. Time to get your love and pixie dust out of this room.Let it loose Kaname,she’s not going anywhere.

Mia got in between Kaname and Risa and she pushed Kaname away so that there is distance between all of them

Mia : Let her breath Kaname. (laughing)

LOBBY

Karin : (looking at her watch)

Isane : The press is flooding the conference room anyway

Akira : Lets feed them with the infomations they want (laughing)

Karin : Shut up Akira.

Suddenly the door of the vip lift opened and the first person all three of them saw is Mia .

Mia : Don’t drool (laughing)

Mia walked out of the lift and then all eyes focused in the lift

Karin : Risa !!

Risa : (smiles)

Kaname and Risa walked out of the lift and Karin was so excited to see Risa that she went straight away to hug her.

Karin : You look so so beautiful!

Akira and Isane whom were standing beside Karin tried to hold back their surprised and they exchanged glances. Akira curved a grin when he saw Isane rolling his eyes and look away.

Kaname : (staring at Akira)

Akira : Looking good Kaname .

Karin : Alright,lets get moving.

All of them walked ahead and Mia stopped Isane and ask him to wait for a while.

Isane : WHats wrong?

Mia : I have one serious question to ask you.

Isane : ??

Mia : You have feelings for Risa,right?

Isane : (shocked)

Mia : Answer me.

Isane : This is not the right time to ask--

Mia : Just answer the question Isane.

Isane : (looking at Mia)

Mia : …

Isane : I do like her.In any ways possible but this is not my time to get my rights. She is not mine and she is not an object to be passed around.

Mia : You’re going to get hurt if you keep on being the good guy Isane. Mark my words.

Mia tapped Isane’s shoulders and left him alone infront of the lift.Isane stood there for a while before finally heading towards the conference room