The following day I get a phone call from a very unexpected person. The caller ID was blocked but I decided to pick it up anyway knowing it could be someone important.
"Hello?"
I hear a hoarse voice on the end but I could clearly make out who it was the moment she spoke.
"Yuki, It's me..."
I instantly stood up in excitement finally able to hear Kana's voice.
"Kana how are you feeling?!"
Kana giggles a little before wincing from the pain.
"I could be better, I wanted to say thank you. I heard what you guys did and I'm in debt...Yuki, there's also something I didn't tell you yet."
I got a sense of concern and sat back down.
"It's ok don't push yourself. What's wrong?"
She clears her throat and takes a deep breath before letting out a shaky breath.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you this before...but know that I was too scared to give to much detail back then. Well here goes."
I play with the end of my dress anxiously.
"It's about your brother...Kazuki doesn't know I know this but...Ash Suki was the one who hurt Kazuki back then. Kazuki went into hiding because his injuries took a long time to heal. He was nearly killed by your other brother...Im telling you this because I know Kazuki's weak spot."
She lets out another shaky breath before continuing.
"Before I tell you I need to say something first...I know that this may come as a shock to you and that it's absolutely wrong of me. But a part of me still has feelings for Kazuki...It's wrong and disgusting I know...But a part of me knows who he really is behind closed doors. He's so caught up in wanting power, control, and various other things that he doesn't care who he hurts. So for me to tell you this...It kills me because I know when I do."
I could hear her broken sobs and I couldn't help but pity her. Love isn't something you can just switch on and off at any moment.
(Poor Kana...I can't even imagine what she's feeling right now.)
"Yuki...He has an old injury in a vital spot. It's right above his chest where Ash Suki pierced through his chest, it also made Kazuki lose his powers for a little while. It never healed properly and still to this day causes him pain. It's just a few centimeters from a magic device that was implanted after he took your father's powers and some of your brothers. If you can find a way to destroy it without killing him he will lose his ability to use magic. He won't be a harm to anyone anymore! But...I will understand if you still want to get your revenge I will not hold it against you, I'm just asking for mercy on his behalf."
I couldn't help but cry a little hearing her pleas. I wipe my eyes and sigh.
(I know now what I need to do...Kirito was right from the beginning. I do not have to kill him for revenge there are other ways and this feels like a perfect way.)
I smile warmly and finally give Kana my response after a brief moment of silence.
"I won't try to kill him, I'll save Kazuki instead and try to bring him home to you as well Kana, Just hold on for me ok?"
Kana bursts into tears of relief and I wipe my own tears.
"T-Thank you!"
Those words were the only ones she could say between broken sobs, She was crying rather hard and I waited patiently on the other end.
"Kana it'll be ok, Just get well so you can come back to us ok?"
Kana blows her nose and I hear a small laugh.
"Yes, I will get better and help out as much as I can...Thank you, Yuki, I'll let you go now."
I say my goodbye and we hang up, I stand up and see a figure to my left. Startled for a moment I let out a sigh of relief upon realizing it was Kirito who was leaning against the wall.
"I thought I was alone, how long have you been standing there?"
"Just long enough to hear you say goodbye, who were you on the phone with just now?"
I smile delightfully upon the question.
"It was Kana, She finally woke up from her coma and called to thank us."
Kirito warmly smiles and nods happily.
"Good im glad to hear she's ok now. I have even greater news."
As if question marks pop up around my head I eagerly await with an anxious look.
"The lockdown has finally lowered a few levels. We can now go out but school and some other business are still closed for now."
The exciting news made me feel so happy, I smiled so big, and Kirito chuckles and nonchalantly asks his question.
"So where do you want to go today?"
I already knew my answer and instantly responded.
"Since its springtime now let's-"
I was cut off by the butler rushing in out of breath.
"Young master! Mrs. Izumi is in labor and has requested Ms. Yuki to be with her!"
We were both stunned for a minute before realizing what he was saying and rushed to the car with no hesitation, Kirito climbed in the back with me then the driver sped off towards the hospital.
-Hospital-
We walk into the delivery room and upon opening the door we see Izumi holding two babies in her arms, and a man stood by her side wowing over the precious newborns. He has a strikingly handsome face with light blond hair and golden brown eyes he wore casual clothes but one could tell he was a profound businessman just by his demeanor. They both look up to see us, I could tell Izumi was flushed and exhausted but she quickly smiled upon seeing us and waved us over.
"Im so glad you guys were able to make it, Brother Kirito, sister Yuki, Say hello to your niece and nephew Rin and Eason"
I practically had hearts as eyes upon seeing them.
"Awe they are so beautiful, Congratulations im so happy for you guys!"
Izumi giggles and hands them both to me and Kirito, The newborns were fast asleep swaddled in their blankets but smiled upon being held.
I rocked the newborns and cuddled them before giving them back.
"Izumi im so jealous right now I have baby fever overload!"
Kirito smiles softly at the newborns and one of them reaches out to grab ahold of his finger with a strong grip.
Kirito chuckles.
"They are previous, Good job sis."
Izumi sighs with relief and covers herself with the blankets.
"Thanks, guys, Yuki you haven't met my husband yet this is Jian Eason Lan, Jian this is my brother's girlfriend Yuki that I've been talking to you about."
Mr. Jian bows.
"It's nice to meet you, Yuki, Izumi has talked very highly about you. Thank you for being her friend!"
I smile shyly.
"It's not a problem I enjoy being her friend and im glad to have met you both. Thank you for having us here!"
Kirito takes my hand in his and bows as well.
"We will let you guys rest, Call if you need anything."
They nod and we take our leave.
Once outside of the hospital Kirito releases my hand and turns towards me.
"Since we're already in town let's go to the mall and grab some lunch and go shopping."
I quickly agreed feeling happy that him of all people would want to do such a thing with me.
(I wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.)
I thought to myself while smiling
"Sure let's go!"
We visited a few shops and had a lot of fun, in one shop I spotted a very pretty black and gold tie, I thought it would be nice on Kirito and bought it without him noticing.
We then visited a fancy dress shop and I nervously looked at the prices. My mouth about dropped to the floor.
(That is a lot of zeros! No way can I afford something like this, even if I were to save up for 5 years I still wouldn't be able to afford this!)
I dropped the price tag and Kirito shuffles over with a sly smirk, I tug at his sleeve.
"Kirito these are so expensive, let's go to a different shop!?"
He chuckles and shakes his head.
"No, go try this one on and then come out to show me."
He holds up a very beautiful and luxurious fluorescent blue and white dress, the light white sleeves were see-through and was an off the shoulders dress, it was long and the back of the dress was bare while the front was a v cut. I couldn't help but nervously shake my head.
"That looks a bit revealing though..."
He ignores my poor protest and shoves the dress in my hands while pushing me into the dressing room closing the door behind me.
"Just try it on and then come out!"
(He's so relentless all the time, why did he choose such a revealing dress!)
I sigh in defeat and go ahead and put the dress on.
I look at myself in the mirror and for the first time in a while, I felt beautiful. My cleavage didn't show very much and the fit for this dress was loose, it flowed easily and looked amazing. I now knew why he chose it and that alone made me feel so happy.
I smile at my reflection before opening the door to show Kirito.
He looks up from his phone and his cheeks instantly went pink, A clerk nearby practically had hearts coming from her eyes.
"Young lady you look stunning in that dress!!"
I smile at her comment and Kirito turns back towards me with a sparkle in his eyes and warmly smiles.
"Yes you do look very beautiful, Mrs. Please pack this dress and all the others she touched earlier!"
I was dumbfounded and shocked that I grabbed the lower part of his shirt.
"Wait that's to expensive Kirito!"
Kirito chuckled while handing the clerk a black debit card.
"It's just a small fortune to me, This is no big deal."
My face went rigid.
"Are you sure?"
He nods once more
"Of course!"
The clerk swipes the card and hands Kirito the receipt and bags after I change back into my clothes.
"Thank you Kirito, Let me treat you to some lunch this time!"
He nods, with a smile on our faces we enter a nearby restaurant.