~Akashi~

It's the third week since Akashi had his vacation. He was with (F/N) and Seiichi for the first week, and during the first two days of his 2nd week vacation, he enjoyed his time being with his wife alone. But that was it.

It is Tuesday night of his third week vacation. Since then, he stayed home by himself, sending his son and wife to school and to work, and even picking them up. During weekends, they would stay home: (F/N) doing chores, while Akashi teach Seiichi basketball, Shogi and more.

"(F/N), I only have less than two weeks." He told her, while she was washing the dishes

"Really? Already?"

"Yeah, and I don't think I have done much. You are always away"

"I can't help it. I also have work. I mean, at least once in your life, you experience being left behind because of work"

"It's an unpleasant experience" she laughed from his response, shaking her head

"Somehow, I apologize my dear. Anyways, I am working. So please understand"

"That until now, I am wondering why are you still working. I told you not to work anymore." Akashi sighed and then narrowed his eyes towards her

(F/N) also sighed as she finished washing the dishes. She dried her hand, took her apron off then approached her husband who was sulking. She touched his cheeks and chuckled "look here, Mr. I've been working for a long time now. And you know that I don't like to depend on you always."

"But I want you to."

"At least let me work since I want to do it. I can stop working anytime. But I want to still do it. Ah, but speaking of work"

"Hmmm?"

"They needed people on their new branch in Tokyo. So if they send someone there, I will be busier" she informed him "so tomorrow, I will be late since we will decide who they will send. I want you and Seiichi to go buy the ingredients for our dinner tomorrow, so I can cook once I come home. Seiichi wants curry tomorrow, I'll message the ingredients. Then, you don't need to pick me up. Miki-chan will send me home." She told him continuously, and respond a small nod from him "at least response"

"No, you already said enough. So it is fine."

"If you understand, then end of conversation" (F/N) gave him a peck on the lips then chuckled "then, I'll take a shower now." She told him and was about to leave when Akashi grabbed her arm "hmmmm?"

"You are not going to invite me and take a shower with you?"

She giggled from his sudden plead, turning red.

"As if I can say no."

Akashi made a victorious smile and the two headed to take a shower together.

~next morning~(F/N)'s POV~

"Seiichi, after eating your breakfast, hurry up and brush your teeth. Papa will send us again today" I told Seiichi as I put down the milk beside his plate.

"Y..yeah..." he responded in low voice

I noticed the low tension from my son. Even though he looked so fine these past days though. "Seiichi, tell me what's on your mind right now" he took a sip of his milk and then gaze away "Seiichi" I again called him.

He sat down properly, his head down and in low voice "Mama, I actually don't want to go to school"

I was surprised so I approached him, and crouched down. I held his hand and looked at his face "tell me what happened."

"Because of what happened with papa, the kids from the school wanted to be my friend. I couldn't play with my friends, because those kids are always in the way. That is why, they didn't want to play with me anymore. The teachers and even the parents there, they give extra attention to me now, telling me to tell papa that I am close to them and to their kids. School is becoming boring"

I caressed his head, seeing him having a hurt expression.

"Then, we're done with that school. You are transferring."

"Seijurou, what do you mean by that?" I asked confusedly, since it was too sudden "transferring you said..."

"Yeah, not just him, but us too. We are moving to Tokyo" He informed us as he sat down on his seat "now that Kyoto branch is stable, father wanted me to take over the Tokyo branch too. And since it is in Tokyo, he said that it is convenient if we move there. Also" he looked at Seiichi and chuckled "father saw how people treated you when he sent you to school, and saw your expression too. He heard what happened, so he wanted you to transfer school. Same school where I went to."

"Tokyo?"

"Yes Seiichi. However, I want you to accept the fact that you are part of Akashi family. It is natural that people will treat you with extra attention. However, that school will treat you normally."

"Your father is right, Seiichi. However, it is too sudden, Seijurou"

"I was also told just recently. Father bought a house for us, and we can move there anytime. So I decided we can move this weekend. I will go to Seiichi's school and work on his transfer papers."

"How about my work?" I asked in disbelief

"Tell your boss that you will go to Tokyo. Since you needed people there, right? Also, since Kise is back to Tokyo, it is convenient for him to work with you. Tell your boss, either that, or you will resign since we are moving."

"You really decide things so easily without discussing it with me" I complained but sighed in defeat "I understand. I will tell them on today's meeting. I will prepare for work then. Make sure to properly work on Seiichi's transfer paper."

~Akashi~

After sending (F/N) to work, they headed to Seiichi's school. Once again, everyone's attention was on them. They went to the teacher's office and explained their situation. Even though they didn't want Seiichi to leave, they had no choice, since if that happens, Akashi would also stop funding the school. That was his condition after all with the chairman. He would fund the school as long as his son is in there.

He sat down in front of the wheel sending a message to (F/N), telling her that he already got Seiichi's transfer papers.

Even though there were still time, they went to buy the ingredients for their dinner. After buying, they went home and Akashi didn't say anything, but Seiichi got his notes and started studying.

"Seiichi, if you want to play or do something else go ahead." He told him but Seiichi looked at him confusedly "it is fine if you don't study"

"But I want to study. Since I cannot go to school for couple of days, I want to catch up with the others." He responded.

Akashi then got one of his notes and asked couple of questions in which he answered perfectly. He also asked him beyond his grade level without his son knowing

"Go and play. Your mom doesn't want you to just study and study."

"Then, can you teach me how to play violin?" He asked all of a sudden

"I can. But are you okay?"

"Yeah! Mom taught me how to play piano. But she said that if I want to play violin, I need to ask you."

"I understand. But we don't have a violin that fits you, so let's go. We'll buy one"

"Eh? Then it is fine. I wanted to learn, but spending money that easily is bad"

"For goodness sake. You already have that same kind of thinking as your mom. Go change. We'll buy one now. You don't need to hold back."

Seiichi didn't have any choice and did what his father wanted.

They headed to the music store near their place, and since Akashi knew how to play violin and the instrument itself, he didn't listen to the explanation and chose one for his son. Even though the one from the music store told him that it would be impossible for Seiichi, he didn't mind

"He is my son, and I know how violin works." Was his simple response.

He paid the violin and then returned home. After setting it up, he got his own violin, and taught his son for the whole day. He ordered lunch for them. And was proud that his son easily learn how to play violin.

~that night~

"Even though boss didn't want to, he said that it was better than me resigning." (F/N) chuckled "and since it will be me, I will manage the new branch. So for the next two days, I will be learning new stuffs, and will be going home later than usual. Miki-chan will send me home. So I will ask you to buy ingredients for our dinner" She informed Akashi while cooking their dinner, and Akashi was sitting on their dining table, drinking a tea

"Then isn't that nice?"

"Yeah. By the way, I've been wanting to ask this"

"Hmmm?"

"What's up with the violin? Where did he get that?"

"He said he wanted to learn, so instead of studying his lesson I taught him to play one. And since my violins are not fit with him, I bought one for him."

"So sudden? Today?!" She asked in disbelief

"Yeah. It is for my son after all" he responded and once again, (F/N) sighed in defeat "I really don't mind buying that. It is fine already. Plus, I am proud that my son learned violin so fast"

"He is my son after all"

"My son"

"What are we trying to prove with that?" (F/N) laughed and asked Akashi to put plates, spoon and forks.

But with that, Akashi realized something.

~Friday morning~

"So since we haven't packed our things that much, I told father that we will be moving by either Sunday or Monday. So we will pack only the important and necessary stuffs. "Akashi informed them "Erik will be back also by Sunday. But he will stay in Tokyo and pick us up instead."

"Important and necessary stuffs, huh... then can we send everything to our new house" (F/N) asked but Akashi immediately rejected her idea "eh but..."

"I know that you treasure all the things here. But we will be leaving some things behind. This house is still ours. So if we wanted to visit Kyoto, we can stay here."

"You are right... but..."

"(F/N), hurry up, go and prepare for work. Today is your last day there. We will send you there"

"I understand. Then make sure to pack Seiichi's things"

"Yeah, I understand. Hurry up. We will eat our breakfast later."

(F/N) sighed and just followed what her husband said.

~

After sending to her work, Akashi parked the car on the side then turned to Seiichi

"Does (F/N) always cook breakfast, lunch or dinner?" He asked his son who was playing his PSP vita

"Mama? Yeah, she cooks everything. We sometimes cook together."

"How about laundry?"

"Yeah, we also do it every Saturday. I always help her when she hangs the clothes outside. Then while doing laundry, we clean the house" Seiichi excitedly responded "but papa, why are you asking?"

"Then for today, I will cook dinner for her. Since today is her last day at work, and we will be moving."

"But aren't we going to pack our things?"

"We can do that tomorrow" Akashi responded then started to drive towards the supermarket

"You said that, but papa... can you cook?"

"I can if there's a recipe. I can work it out"

The two headed to the supermarket but before going in, Akashi searched for dishes that he could cook. He decided with seafood dishes. He also called Mibuchi and asked a three slices of delicious cake.

After deciding to just cook shabu shabu for dinner, they went inside the supermarket, and bought the ingredients they needed. After that, they headed to get the cakes from Mibuchi, and informed him that they would moved to Tokyo.

They only stayed for half an hour and headed home to prepare their dinner. But since it was still early, they packed some of their things first. Akashi then started to prepare at around 5 in the afternoon. But because Akashi didn't know where are the utensils in the kitchen, Seiichi couldn't stand watching his father being lost in the kitchen, he helped him. He got his own apron, and asked his father to wear (F/N)'s apron. He told him where the utensils are, and also helped in cutting the ingredients.

~that night~

"I'm home" (F/N) greeted once she entered the room, and immediately noticed the smell

"Welcome home, mama!" Seiichi greeted back as he welcomed her, wearing his apron

"Welcome home" Akashi also greeted back

"Now, this is shabu shabu, don't tell me you two cooked our dinner?"

"We'll talk about that later. It will be done soon, so go change first."

"This is so creepy though. Now that we are moving to Tokyo soon too." She commented suspiciously

"I know, so go and change." Akashi ordered her

She did what he said, and hurriedly changed. She was so excited because of the delicious smell.

She went down and laughed seeing the hotpot in the middle of the table.

"So, is there an occasion today?" She asked suspiciously as she was led on her seat

"Nothing" Seiichi made a big wide smile "papa just wanted you to rest once you got back."

"You worked too hard." Akashi followed as he opened the lid of the hotpot "but I am surprised that you know what we prepared"

"The smell. Then, how about the taste?"

"Who knows? Seiichi and I tasted it, but we are fine with it." Akashi answered and served one bowl to her. He also gave one bowl to Seiichi, then for himself

"Ittadakimasu" they said at the same time

Akashi and Seiichi waited for (F/N) to taste it, waiting for her response.

"Woah! This is unexpectedly delicious!" Her expression really said it. She took another bite, and looked at them, "this is really delicious!"

"I am glad you like it"

They continued eating, while Seiichi excitedly tell (F/N) how Akashi didn't know where were the utensils. Even telling her that Akashi was having trouble cutting the vegetables.

"But at least, he experienced cooking once." She commented and noticed Akashi's hand that were full of bruises.

~

After eating dinner, Akashi told (F/N) to play with Seiichi, and he would wash the dishes instead. He insisted.

And while washing the dishes, he didn't notice his wife watching him from behind. He was doing his chores perfectly, but he felt pain because of the bruises he got while preparing their dinner.

Akashi was almost done washing the dishes, when (F/N) suddenly hugged him from the back

"I am almost done here."

"Yeah. I am doing what you did to me lots of time before." She responded, resting her head on his back

"Somehow I apologize about that." Akashi chuckled but still continue "I will play with you once I am done here."

"We will treat your hands first."

"You noticed?"

"Of course. I am the mother here. This is my job here. And I know how hard it is if you are not used to this job"

"I understand. I will finish this and I will let you treat them. Where's Seiichi?"

"He is already sleeping."

"Half of it was done by him afterall. He even told me where are your things here. You two are really close."

"Of course, he is our son. I don't want him to just live being treated as the young master. I apologize for that"

"It is fine. He is our son" Akashi chuckled and it was then he finished washing the dishes. He turned to her and gave a peck on her lips. "I know now how tired you are for doing the household chores even though you are working. So I hope when we go to Tokyo, you are okay if we get a maid to do the chores there, so you can focus on your work and to Seiichi"

"Rejected"

"I knew it"

"I am fine doing the chores, I can still look after Seiichi too. And I really don't mind working too."

"You really are amazing. I understand. Then, treat these hands now, then I'll play with you. Before we go to Tokyo."

"I understand, I understand." (F/N) responded and asked him to wait for her in their room as she got their first aid kit.

~

(F/N) put bandages on his hands, but laughing at the same time.

"If you are going to cook next time, make sure to cook with me. Or this will happen again. See, you cannot put on on our wedding ring now." She worriedly told him and put his wedding ring inside the first aid kit for the meantime

"Then it will not be a surprise"

"You can do it in different way. Yet, I am so moved to what you and Seiichi did. Thank you very much"

"Now this is done, and Seiichi is already sleeping. It's a playtime for us adult." Akashi got the first aid kit and move it aside. He made a victorious smile then kissed (F/N) on lips down to her neck. In instant, (F/N) was pushed down, and Akashi was on top of her "I love you, (F/N)"

(F/N) wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her "I love you too, Seijurou. I don't know what will happen in Tokyo, but once again, please take care of me"

"Of course, I will." And that night, Akashi make love with his wife, confirming how much they love each other, over and over.

~Tokyo~Monday~

"This is unexpectedly bigger than the one in Kyoto" (F/N) commented as they stood in front of their new house.

"Father was the one who bought this after all." Akashi responded getting their stuffs behind their car. They took the Shinkansen and Erik picked them up. Their other things were put in Akashi family's moving truck, and would arrive on later date.

"It is bigger. And then there's only three of us" Seiichi commented in low voice as he got out of the car but Akashi heard him

"That's why we're trying to give you a sibling"

"Seijurou, don't give Seiichi a weird thought." (F/N) warned him "let's tell him if that happens already"

"What did you mean by that?" Seiichi curiously asked but (F/N) told him to don't mind about it.

After putting all their things inside, they just decided to eat out instead, then showed Seiichi his school. They also passed by Teiko, that made (F/N) excited. Akashi suggested to stop by, but he was surprised from what she responded

"We can go there anytime, but somehow I wanted to see the Tokyo Branch."

"Why?"

"I don't know. But I just wanted to. Though if we can't, it is fine"

"No, let's go. I don't mind. Actually, today, father's secretary is having a meeting with a new potential business partner. I still don't know the full details, but seemed like he is big stockholder of a company in New Zealand. He is a Japanese, and father wants him to be our partner."

"Are you going to meet him?"

"No, if we will see him, then let that be. But I am curious to what he looks like."

"I understand. Let's go to Tokyo branch. Do they know that you will take over the company?"

"No. Father will announce it next week. Now that it reminds me,"

"Hmmmm?"

"Father wants us to have dinner in the main house here." Akashi informed them

"Then, let's just go there." (F/N) chuckled.

They went home first before they headed to the main house.

However, they still didn't know that the big obstacle of their marriage life will happen when they moved to Tokyo.

~at the same time in Akashi Company Tokyo Branch~

"Father, is it true that this company is owned by Akashi?" A beautiful woman with long brown hair, with fair skin asked in disbelief

"Yes, why?"

"Is it Akashi Seijurou?"

"No, he is the son. Do you know him?"

She didn't respond and giggled inside "It is worth it to go back here in Japan"

~TBC~
Next: There's something wrong

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