I stayed in Seijurou's office for the rest of the day, but he made sure that I eat lunch. Well, he ordered food from Mibuchi Reo-san's restaurant, and he requested Mibuchi-san to personally cook the food, with specific instructions.

I told him that I could eat whatever given to me even though I couldn't stand the smell, but my dear husband was indeed overprotective now that we know we would be having an additional member in our family.

I stayed on his office, and waited for him to finish his meetings.

He kept on returning to his office every time one of his meetings ends. While waiting, I was using his computer.

However, after lunch, I felt sleepy using his computer and I knew well that I fall asleep on his office seat, but when I woke up, I was comfortably sleeping on the couch with a blanket.

Obviously, my dear husband carried me here.

~

I sat down and checked the time on my phone to find out that it was already past 5 in the afternoon. I received a message from mother with picture that they were baking chocolates since it's Valentine's day.

"I wonder if I can hold the smell of it..."

"My dear wife is already awake" I turned towards the door and Seijurou just entered his office

"(F/n)-chan, hello~" Satsuki suddenly came out behind Seijurou, and even Shinji-san was there.

"Hello, Sorry again for coming unannounced" I stood up and bowed down towards them

"You can come here anytime. I am sure though the others already get it that you are president's wife" Shinji chuckled "President already told everyone to let you in after all"

"As long as it's not out in public, that's all that's good" Momoi chuckled then went towards me "By the way, I need to tell you something"

"Hmmm?"

She leaned towards me and whispered "I recently started going out with Takuto-kun" when she suddenly said that, I felt my blood got drain

"Suddenly? Also... Takuto...? Why him...?" I was dumbfounded, so dumbfounded that I felt horrified hearing it

She laughed and I could see her face turning red "I heard that from Miho-chan as well, but don't worry. He passed the test, he even won against Dai-chan"

"If it's against exam, I am sure Takuto would win, other than that, what kind of test was it?"

"Lots, but well, I heard how he was before. Also, if ever he'll hurt me-"

"He'll face us, if he does that" Seijurou immediately responded "even though he is your friend, if he hurts or make Momoi cry, he'll pay for it. Anyways, Momoi, stay with her for now. I'll just attend one last meeting"

"We can attend that meeting instead, Akashi-kun-"

"No, I need to attend this one. That guy has a gut to show himself after all"

And when he said that, he and Shinji-san left.

Momoi checked the schedule for today and she couldn't help but sigh, but she looked so worried

"What's wrong?"

"I am sure Akashi-kun already mentioned about Kii-chan?"

"About his girlfriend?"

"Yeah, the guy Akashi-kun will meet is the third party. Also, for some reason, when Kii-chan wanted to break-up with her, she didn't want to. She even denied what Kii-chan was saying even though Kii-chan saw them, and he got proofs as well. We didn't know why she was being like that, but seems like she didn't want to break up with Kii-chan, because she needs his popularity and also connectin with Akashi-kun. I'm worried to what Akashi-kun would do."

"Takuto needs to take care of you, or else he'll be bitten hard by your friends, including me"

Satsuki laughed and his face turning red "Don't worry, what we need to do is to communicate with each other. We also need to trust and be honest with each other"

"Well, Takuto flirts with girls, but if he is serious, he is serious. Just, to be honest, I don't like him making moves to the people I personally know. Also, I am opposed with relationships among my friends. But then, it's not that you know him for so long, we just happened to have the same circle of friends." I honestly told her 

"Did you have any bad memories with relationships among your friends?" Satsuki curiously asked

"Yeah. Takuto flirts with girls, but he never cheats. If he gets into relationships, he is serious. When we were in 2nd year high school, he got into relationship with one of our friends. They got into fight once and decided to give space to each other, but one guy, one of our friends made a move on her, and they got into relationship even though she was still in relationship with Takuto. After that, we found out everything and we all had different opinions, but they sided with her because she was saying that Takuto was flirting with other girls. But he didn't. He was serious of her after all. In the end, everyone turned against us, and only 4 of us remained."

"Four? There were some who attended your wedding, right?"

"Ah, yeah, but those were our friends when we were in third year high school, and they are from different class. Let's say, she transferred."

"Hmmmm, I guess that goes with us seven us well. I mean, since middle school I liked Tetsu-kun. I think everyone would think we would be ending up together, or if it's not him, then Dai-chan since we are together ever since we are kid. But we could only be friends, because we didn't want to break the friendship we have. I think we all didn't want to have awkward moments when things didn't go well" She looked at me and blushed "But surprisingly, Takuto-kun easily filled up the years I spent liking Tetsu-kun"

"Did you confess to Kuroko-kun?" I curiously asked and she nodded

"I kept on telling him, I liked him ever since, but it didn't go through until I realized that I just like him as a very close friend"

"Satsuki..."

"Anyways, I am totally okay. I am going out with Takuto-kun now. Tetsu-kun, Dai-chan and the others, we are still friends and close as ever."

"I'll support you, Satsuki. But again, if ever Takuto makes you cry, let me know immediately."

The two of us sat down and talked lots, I told her where we went in America and the crazy experienced I had in first class, and I told her that I misunderstood the situation with Kise, in which she laughed hard

"Oh, so she is the babysitter, and Seijurou's wife. I knew it when she suddenly showed up and was given an extra privilege by Satsuki-chan" We both turned towards that voice, who just came in, and it was no other than the man a while ago, and Satsuki said he's Akashi Makoto, the vice-president of this company 

"It can't be her. She said she has a husband already, and Seijurou was there as well. So what you were saying? Seijurou is cheating on his wife, with this woman?!" And another one entered, another cousin, Akashi Nano

I saw Satsuki immediately got her phone out, and I knew she messaged Seijurou.

"If you are looking for Akashi-kun, he is in the middle of a meeting" Satsuki told them but they ignored her, as they looked at me, one with disgust and one with victorious smile

"Unbelievable! Seijurou just got married and now he's cheating with this bitch?!"

"I heard about what happened that time" Makoto chuckled as he crossed his arms, not leaving his stare towards me "I heard that during the business party last Christmas, Seijurou announced his fiancé. During our family new year's party, Masaomi-sama announced Seijurou's wife. So it means in just matter of days, they got engaged then registered their marriage, and had the ceremony recently. But for some reason they couldn't announce yet to public, probably because if grandfather. So that time when the necktie thing happened, they pretended as if they weren't married. Also, didn't he wear a hideous necktie during his interview? That was after he got mad at you, right? He mentioned his wife already there, so it's mean they are already married but haven't done the ceremony. Am I wrong?"

Wow, this guy sure knew what happened. He's no doubt an Akashi

"And?! You are saying is this bitch, this babysitter here got Seijurou in just few months?! And with smooth talking, they got engaged and got married immediately! Wow!" Nano looked at me, awfully looking at me again with disgust look on her face "she's really a bitch!"

"You don't even know what happened between them. Also, your words are too much, Nano-san. If Akashi-kun hears you, you'll get into trouble" Satsuki was the one who retorted.

I was about to retort as well when this girl just love to run her mouth non-stop

"Satsuki-chan, why aren't you calling Seijurou as Akashi-sama? You are just a secretary, don't get too ahead of yourself just because you were his former classmates! Also, I can say anything I want! Who wouldn't get agitated knowing that this gold digger bitch, beggar, poor unfortunate homewrecker woman is Seijurou's wife!"

"Oh, there are more insult words, do you want me to add more? Or that's the limit of your vocabulary? There are lots of vulgar words you know" I retorted since gosh, she really knows how to annoy someone.

"Bastard!"

"Say one more word against my wife, and you'll find yourself out of this building and you will never see yourself here again. Mark my words, you who supposed to be in a meeting" Seijurou entered his office, and he had his phone over his ear- "thank you, Momoi"

Ahre?! I turned to Satsuki and I saw that she had her phone still, and she just ended a call. I saw Seijurou's name on the screen

"You called him?" I whispered and she shook her head

"No, he called me and listened to our conversation" she grinned

"Didn't you have meeting?" Nano nervously asked then turned at Satsuki, glaring at her "wow, you told him?"

"Yeah, I told him you two are here. He called me, and he heard everything"

"Well, it's the truth anyways" Nano chuckled and her eyes once again landed towards me "I couldn't believe you Seijurou! Marrying such pathetic woman!"

"A babysitter from an unknown family. It's crytal clear, she's after your money-"

"Didn't I warn you? One more word against my wife, you'll find yourself out of this building, and will never return. Ah, but not for Makoto, I need to keep my eyes on him. For Nano-"
Seijurou went towards his desk then called someone on the phone

"This is Akashi, bring security guards to my office. Also, ask someone to clear Akashi Nano's area, why? She's fired."

"Seijurou!" Nano's voice echoed inside Seijurou's office, she's gritting her teeth

Seijurou looked at her, cold, dark, even I could feel it.

"I warned you and you didn't listen. Do you think I won't do anything hearing those words towards my own wife? What do you even know? You know nothing" Seijurou chuckled, but again, it was icy, it was scary "do you think I won't do it? Don't get too ahead of yourself!"

"Seijurou..." I called him and he smiled at me "are you sure?"

"Yeah, besides, she is neglecting her job most of the time. Even now. She supposed to be in a meeting at N-company, but I believe that her priorities aren't for the company, but for herself since she chose to gossip instead" As Seijurou said it, there was a knock and a man with two security guards came in "Please escort her out of the building and never let her in again"

That was rather fast!

"Seijurou, are you out of your mind?! Just for a mere woman?!" Makoto raised his voice and Nano glared at me first then retorted back to Seijurou

"Seijurou! Do you think you can do it?! It will be a problem within our family as well!"

Seijurou crossed his arms, sighed as he shook his head. But once again the absolute ambiance covered him, in which you could really feel that he had the highest authority from his voice and expressions

"I'll repeat this again, she is my wife. She isn't just a mere woman, she is my wife. Makoto, Nano, let me tell you the difference between you and (f/n), she has the higher authority, and she is accepted in the main family. She is basically your boss. And, problem within our family? There's problem in the family, in the extended family. Also, Nano, I'll remind you the painful reality of your situation, you are adopted to the Akashi family, but never accepted. You were given an opportunity, but you sure wasted it"

"You sounded as if you were planning to fire me out for a long time now!"

"Yeah, neglecting your duties, and when I got married, you didn't attend much meetings with our business partners, and what worse, giving confidential documents about our shareholders information to someone. You got more plenty, and what you said to my wife became the ending point. I was still thinking of changing your position or transferring you to other branch in consideration of your parents, but no, not anymore"

"Nano-san... was the one who gave out the information?!" Satsuki was horrified and was really surprised

"Anyways, please escort her out of the building. Your stuffs will be sent to your place, of course, not the documents that the company owns."

Nano was escorted out, leaving Makoto in grimace. Seems like the person who received the confidential information was him. And before Makoto left, Seijurou told him to send some reports before the end of tomorrow.

"Was it really okay?" I worriedly asked again "also, was it really her who gave out the information?"

"Yeah, as I said, I have been thinking of what should I do to that woman. One of our loyal shareholders told me that Makoto went to see them and made proposals above the current business plans with them. Well, that company is our loyal partner ever since, so they pretended to be on Makoto's side to know who gave out their information to him, and Makoto naively told that it was Nano." Seijurou sighed then worriedly looked at me "that's all about it. Makoto cleaned up his dirty trails. All left was him going around our shareholders, business partners to switch side to him. Anyways, how about you? Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I am okay. You seemed more stressed than I am. By the way, how about your meeting?"

"I left Shinji there. As much as I wanted to pressure that man right now, you are more important"

"Well then, I'll excuse myself now" Satsuki giggled on the side "but we will be busier from now on. We need to retain our business partners and shareholders to our side. Ah, Akashi-kun, as expected, the Southway Corporation declined the proposal. They will still remain as the third major shareholder. But if we don't get them or the other, it will be disadvantages on us"

"Don't worry, we still have time before that. For now, let's focus on fixing what those two did"

"Noted. Well then, I'll take my leave. (F/n)-chan, we'll see you during our party this weekend, in your new house." Then Satsuki left and excused herself

I turned to Seijurou and he was in deep thought "Seijurou? What's wrong?"

"I think I will ask them not to go this weekend. It might stress you out."

I laughed then approached him, "It's totally fine. I'll be okay if they go there. I am happy to see them as well. I promise that I will not stress myself, and make sure to have enough rest"

He looked at me worriedly and I couldn't help but hugged him

"I need to protect you after all. You need to stay healthy. It will be harder for you from now on" he hugged me back "we'll let them prepare the party. I won't let you work"

"Let me move though, and work. It will be bad if I don't move around. Anyways, are you done for today?"

"Yeah, let's go pick-up Hina and let's go home. Let's tell Hina as well about it"

"Ah, I received a message from mom. She sent a picture with the kids and Sakura baking chocolates. I'll feel bad that I might not be able to eat them. And since we can't tell them yet, I don't think I can hide about it"

"Should we tell just your mom for now? At least we have someone who knows what to do."

"Yeah, then let's tell mom. Just her, because if we tell the others" I shivered as I chuckled dryly "It will be chaos, especially dad"

He chuckled and agreed, since we really couldn't imagine how crazy dad would be if he heard it.

Dad is still here in Japan. Seems like he is needed on his friend's company, so they asked him.

~Akashi~

The employees on Akashi's company saw him going out of the company, wrapping his hand over a woman's shoulder, obviously being over protective. They finally realized that she's Akashi Seijurou's wife.

The two head to the parking lot, and Akashi opened the door for her, making sure she won't bump her head when she get in. He even fasten her seatbelt.

"Seijurou... you are exaggerating."

"Your safety is important."

She chuckled and just couldn't help but let him do what he wanted to do.

He drove safely, and not letting his speed to go over limit.

~

"(F/n), were here-" Akashi parked the car in front of her parent's garage but was surprised when he saw her sleeping. He opened the window slightly, then turned the heater on to the minimum level.

He immediately went out to pick up Hina, making sure that he also locked the car.

As he rang the doorbell, the door was immediately opened by (f/n)'s mom, who greeted him with a big smile

"Seijurou-kun, welcome! Come in, come in. Hina is in the living room, still playing. Oh, and I though you'll be with (f/n)?"

"As much as I want to stay, we need to go home as well. (F/n) is in the car, sleeping. I tried to wake her up, but it seems she's still tired from our trip"

"Is that so? Is she okay?"

"Yeah, actually-"

"Hmmm?"

"Ah, Hina, your dad is already here" Sakura called Hina, and her loud voice echoed

"Daddy!" She ran towards him and made a big wide smile "Daddy, we baked chocolates for you and mommy!"

"I'm looking forward to it. Why don't you go and get your things. Mommy is in the car" Akashi told Hina, who immediately went to get her stuffs. He then turned to (f/n)'s mother "uhm, there's one thing we need to ask from you, mother"

"Hmmm? What is it?" She asked but noticed that Akashi was hesitating, his face was turning red "are we expecting to have additional member in our family?" She asked resulting for Akashi to freeze

"How...?"

"Just a mother's hunch. And you are planning to announce when she's in stable state?"

"Y-yeah. We know that the first and last 3 months are the critical stage, so until she is in stable state, we'll keep it for now. I also don't want to stress her too much"

"I understand that very well. Besides, she's good in taking care of other people, but when it comes to herself, she really doesn't care at all. Also, it's her first pregnancy, so you are being careful."

"That's right. We wanted to tell everyone of course, since it's a good news. But-"

"Don't worry, Seijurou-kun. I am sure everyone will be excited if you suddenly show up when her baby bump is showing already. I'll go in your house tomorrow, ah but you moved recently"

"Ah yes. I'll ask my driver to pick you up then. At least (f/n) has someone with her tomorrow before the maids arrive"

"Let me know the address, I'll go there first thing in the morning. I'll ask my husband to drop me off since he has an early work tomorrow." She smiled then patted his back "It's better to talk to the two of you. It's your first time as well, right?"

"Thank you very much. And as expected, you knew. Mother's hunch?" He chuckled then nodded "I looked after Hina's mother, but it was when she was in her 6th month, and it was critical for her in the first place. That's why, it's also a first for me."

"It will be fine. We'll support the two of you. If you need something immediately, let us know. Okay?"

"Thank you very much" Akashi bowed down and it was then Hina came with her backpack, followed by Kaoru and Sakura, who was holding her other stuffs "my apologies that she brought too much stuffs"

"Daddy! I gave the gifts to them also left some of my toys here so I don't need to bring them next time" Hina informed Akashi as she put on her shoes "Where's mommy?"

"She's in the car, sleeping. That's why we need to leave soon." Akashi got Hina's stuffs then thanked Sakura, then turned to (f/n)'s mother "well then, I'll see you again tomorrow, and if ever for now..."

"Yeah, I'll message you when I'm on my way there"

"Mom will go to their house tomorrow?" Sakura curiously asked

"Yeah, since they just moved recently, I'll bring some of (f/n)'s clothes that she left before. I will also help her with some stuffs"

"Well then, we'll take our leave now. Thank you very much again." Akashi bowed down then tapped Hina's shoulder

"Granny, Sakura-nee, Kaoru-chan, Thank you so much! Let's play once again"

~(f/n)~

I opened my eyes and sat down, roaming my eyes around "ahre...?"

I'm in our room? What just happened? As far as I remember, when we left Seijurou's office, we went to the parking lot, ah...

"I fall asleep... again?!"

"Ah! Daddy, Mommy is already awake!" I turned to that voice and it's Hina. Not long after, Seijurou also came in...and I just noticed now, the two of them are wearing apron?!

"You are already awake. Hina and I cooked dinner. Do you want to eat here, or in the dining?"

"Seijurou... can cook?"

I asked making Hina laughed "I was also surprised! Daddy can cook!"

"I can cook" he sighed "I'll bring the dinner here. You can rest more."

"It's fine, I'll go to there instead. I'm sorry that I think I slept the whole day" I sighed then get off the bed "I wasn't able to see mom and the others. Why didn't you wake me up?"

"I tried but you were in deep sleep. Also, Mother will be here tomorrow."

"Mom will be here?! About that?"

"Yeah, she'll talk to us tomorrow. Anyways, let's go"

"Hmmmm" I followed them and what a good smell. "Salad? And soup?"

"Yeah, sit down, we'll serve it to you."

I sat down and watched the two serving me, a fresh scenery "somehow I love being served, especially by you two"

"Don't worry, you'll be able to experience it more from now on" Seijurou chuckled then served the dinner "enjoy your meal"

"Eh? You two aren't going to eat with me?" I questioned but they laughed

"While cooking, Hina kept on eating the cooked ones." Seijurou sat down next to me, then Hina sat on his lap "but, we'll join you here, since Hina has been dying to tell us what happened today"

I chuckled and nodded "then, while eating, tell me what happened"

~

Once done eating, Seijurou told me to rest in the living room, while Hina was playing. I also turned on the TV, but made the volume low. I didn't even know what I was watching.

But not long after, Seijurou sat next to me,

"Otsukare, thank you for the food and sorry that I didn't do much today"

"It's totally fine. It was new to me to wash dishes on hand, but it was all good. I cooked food when I was in university, but washing them after was first, I let the dishwasher cleaned them"

"That's unexpected" I laughed then leaned my head on his shoulder "this is really calming"

"Ah right, Hina, come here for a second" Seijurou called her then let her sit on his lap "Hina, we'll tell you something important"

"Hmmmm?" She tilted her head as she looked at me then to Seijurou.

I turned the TV off then sat properly to look at her "you'll be a big sister soon"

Silence covered us, but not long after her loud voice with sparkling eyes resonated inside the house "REALLY?! I'LL BE A BIG SISTER?!"

"Yeah, are you excited?" Seijurou asked in which she nodded excitedly "but before that I need to tell you important things. First, mommy's mood will change suddenly, so if she gets mad at you or to me all of a sudden, understand that because she's taking care of the baby inside her. Okay?"

"Yes, I understand"

"Because mommy needs to take care and protect the baby inside, she won't be able to look after you all the time. However, along with me, I want Hina to protect and take care mommy and the baby as well. Because mommy needs to protect the baby, mommy can't protect herself. Can you do it?"

"I will! I will protect and take care them! I will do my best!"

"Good girl. The maids will be here as well to do the household chores, cooking, and will look after you as well. But I want Hina to do it while daddy is at work"

Hina then looked at me and she held my hand "mommy, don't worry, I will protect you"

"Thank you very much"

"One last thing Hina" we both looked at Seijurou and he held our hands as well "always remember this, you are our first daughter. No matter what other say, you are our first child. Even if after the baby is born, our love for you won't be lessen, but instead, we will love you more for accepting and taking care of the baby"

I could feel Hina's hand tighten, and a genuine smile flashed on her face "daddy, mommy, I am the luckiest one here. I know well that I have a real mama and papa, but you accepted me as your own daughter. I am Akashi Hina, and I will make sure that I will be a daughter that loves and takes care of her family."

"You are already, Hina" I moved closer to them and hugged them

"thank you, Hina, (f/n)."

I chuckled and the three of us decided names, and Hina was telling us her plans, what to play if it's a boy and if it's a girl.

~

We stayed in the living room for quite a time, and we told Hina that there were foods I couldn't stand the smell. I still didn't know the others, but one thing for sure is the chocolate. So in the end, Seijurou decided to bring the chocolates with him and eat on his company.

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?" Seijurou asked as he came out of the bathroom, drying his hair with a towel "also, stop reading with just dim light" he sat next to me and got the book on my hand "it's bad for your eyes."

"It's fine. I am wearing my reading glass" I chuckled then got the towel from his head "I'll dry your hair"

"Thanks" he silently responded

"What's wrong, Seijurou?"

"Nothing, just I am glad that Hina grows up with us, and she didn't get Mina's way of thinking about family. I am glad that we met you, and you teach us lots. She also met your family. If it's just me, I think she won't mature and be like what she is now." He turned to me and smiled "I am the same. I won't be like this if it isn't because of you. Thank you"

"Why are you being sentimental? That's my character you know"

He laughed then hugged me, resting his head on my chest "I am really thankful, but I am sad that I can't do it with you. I'll do my best to hold back"

"Ah!" I gasped and he moved back tilting his head in confusion "you aren't going to do it with other women to satisfy your needs right?!"

"Your ideas are sure wild. Why am I going to do it with other women when I have my own wife?" He sighed then touched my cheeks "well, I think your mood swing is kicking in again. But don't worry, I'll assure you every day, every night that you are my only woman." with that he kissed me, and I could feel his assurance. He moved back and a gentle smile flash on his face.

I am really fortunate to have them

"I am sorry though that if people find out that I am your wife, you will be looked down because I was just a babysitter before, like what your cousins reacted. I am sorry that your wife is a person like me. I really don't care about other people say towards me, but it's different when they talk bad things about you. And I feel bad that it's about me"

He again sighed and I was surprised when suddenly he slightly pushed me down the bed and he was on top of me. His eyes were piercing, and even his smile

"Goodness, I already told you that I also don't care about that" he chuckled and his piercing gaze soften "(f/n), you are the woman I chose, the woman I love. No matter what other says, they need to accept you. Your past is the reason of what you have become. You were raised into a fine woman. Your negativity is top notch tonight, huh. It's quite cute though"

"Sorry"

"It's totally fine. Let's sleep now"

"But you know" I smiled and he tilted his head in confusion to what I was about to say "since I fall asleep the whole day, I don't think I can sleep soon"

"That's a problem then" we both laughed then suddenly he sat down and got his phone

"Seijurou?"

"I'll search about something" he said and made a teasing smile then he winked "I said I will hold back, but I'll check if it's okay to do it while you are pregnant"

"Huh?!"

~TBC~