As The Wind Blows Your Scent To Me

The celebration ended well at half-past nine.

Shuichi and Taichi sent Akemi, Aunt Mayu and the two siblings back to the villa while Nanako and Ryota left together. At the same time, Madam Tokioka went home with her chauffeur.

"Are you tired, sweetheart?" asked Kazuya right after they entered the car.

As planned yesterday, both of them would spend their first night as a married couple at Kazuya's apartment rather than the hotel suite.

"Just a bit," answered Himari, stifling a yawn, "I wanna take a nap."

"En, I'll wake you up once we arrived," Kazuya smiled.

His lady indeed looked exhausted.

Kazuya played soothing melodies in a low volume. The car ride was a smooth one as he maneuvered his dark gray car in the city. 

The bright neon lights bounced on the car windows as they passed the skyscrapers, their lights illuminated the inside of the dimly lit car.

Kazuya would occasionally glance at the sleeping Himari. He suppressed a chuckle when he saw her head tilted down at an uncomfortable angle, her frows furrowed in discomfort.

Releasing a hand from the steering wheel, Kazuya carefully adjusted Himari's position. He smiled seeing her expression turn relaxed. 

Soon, they arrived at the high-rise residential complex. Kazuya parked the car at the designated spot. He unbuckled his seat belt before he did the same to her.

"Himari, sweetheart, wake up," Kazuya whispered, one hand gently caressing her face.

Eyelashes fluttered, Himari slowly opened her eyes, looking dazed.

"...have arrived?"

Kazuya chuckled hearing her slightly hoarse voice.

"En, let's go upstairs."

Himari rubbed her eyes a few times. She unbuckled the seat belt then followed Kazuya to the entrance. As usual, his sturdy arm secured around her waist as they walked.

Himari still remembered how nervous she was the first time Kazuya brought her here a few months ago. She didn't expect to feel that way again this time because tonight was their wedding night.

Her heart pounded hard when she thought of what would come later.

Kazuya keyed in the password and pressed his thumb on the lock. He opened the door and gestured Himari to go inside. The light at the entryway brightened once it sensed their presence.

Leaning down, Kazuya whispered, "I have a surprise for you, my dear sweet wife."

"En?"

Kazuya flicked on the switch. White lights poured into the entire hallway and living room, displaying what was waiting for the newlyweds.

Wide-eyed in surprise, Himari saw a sea of red.

"Kazuya, it's pretty!" 

Fresh red roses adorned the hallway and living room with red petals scattered on the marble floor. A heart-shaped rose stand was placed on the coffee table. The sweet scent of the roses swirled to the tip of their noses, further brightening their mood.

"I'm glad that you love it, wife," Kazuya pulled Himari into a hug, his forehead touching hers. Stars twinkling in his dark eyes, he whispered, "Shall we be happier with each day passing by?"

Himari's lips curled up. She snaked her arms around her husband's neck, "En, we shall, husband."

That was what she desired too.

Kazuya claimed her lips, deepening the kiss when Himari allowed him to. The petals on the floor were crushed under their feet as they inevitably moved.

When Kazuya finally released Himari, his dark eyes were already tainted with unspeakable desire for her. He gently brushed his thumb on her moistened lip.

"Let's go to the bedroom?"

Cheeks blushing, Himari nodded.

Kazuya brought Himari walking down the hallway. After he opened the door and switched on the lights, Himari saw the room was also decorated with petals of roses together with small candles lighting up the room.

Rose petals made up into a shape of the heart were placed in the middle of the white bedding, imbuing the entire room in a sensual mood. The lights coming from the candles tainted the brightly lit bedroom in an orange glow.

"Come."

Kazuya led the blushing Himari inside. He took her handbag and placed it on a table. He suppressed his grin when he saw how flustered she looked.

"Sweetheart, go and wash up now," He crooned seductively like a devil charming its prey, "I'll wait for you."

"...okay," answered Himari meekly.

Kazuya laughed, eyes bent in joy. He kissed her once more before he left the room, giving her privacy.

Himari bit her lip, feeling numb all over her body. She slapped her face a few times, trying to regain her senses before she rushed inside the washroom.

Everything inside was just the same as before except for a few additions. Himari found her favorite perfume-scented body wash, shampoo, conditioner and a few skincare items were placed together with Kazuya's belongings. 

On the countertop, a new lilac-colored toothbrush nestled next to a dark blue one; hers and his.

"Should I wash my hair? But... I've washed it this afternoon..."

After contemplating her choice, Himari undressed and began to shower, washing off the sweat from today's events. Her restless mind didn't allow her to take a long soak in the bath. She didn't know whether to keep Kazuya waiting or not.

Himari opened the wardrobe inside the washroom to get a bathrobe but she was surprised by something hanging inside.

A white lace nightgown was hung beside a female bathrobe. Her cheeks blushed again seeing the design of the nightgown; the V-neck of the sheer gown was too deep with a bowknot in the middle. 

Did he prepare this?

Himari gritted her teeth and just wore it before she covered herself with the bathrobe.

After making sure that she appeared good enough, Himari slowly walked out of the washroom, heart continued beating so fast.

"...you've showered?"

Himari was surprised to see Kazuya was already inside the bedroom, now donning a white bathrobe on his tall body. The front of the robe was slightly loose, displaying his muscular chest. He was sitting on the couch, one leg crossing the other.

Kazuya tilted up his chin, eyes glimmering at the sight of a bashful Himari. He placed both feet on the floor.

"Come here, sweetheart," He smiled.

Himari rested one hand on her other arm. She slowly made her way to him.

"Ah!"

Kazuya tugged on her arm, letting Himari sit on his lap. 

"My wife looks so beautiful tonight," Kazuya leaned closer and lightly pressed his nose on her neck. He left a shallow kiss there, "You smell nice."

Himari's head felt prickly. Mustering up her courage, she looked into his charming eyes and whispered, "Well... my husband is exceptionally handsome tonight too."

Kazuya broke into laughter. He knew that she was nervous right now.

Both of them just stayed in the same position, eyes never looking away from the other.

Kazuya moved up a hand, tenderly stroking Himari's face. The blush added allure to her countenance, silently bewitching him. He played with a strand of her hair before his thumb pressed on her lower lip.

"Sweetheart, you're really a seductress... seducing me. You don't know that you've disarmed me completely."

Himari didn't have a chance to answer when the man began to devour her lips.

In between the kisses and rough breathing, Kazuya crooned, his hand was gently rubbing her waist, "You're nervous, sweetheart. Shall I wait for next time?"

"...no," Himari weakly responded, one hand wrapping around her husband's neck, "Tonight is our wedding night, en?"

In a moment of bravery, she nervously slipped a hand inside his robe, placing her soft palm on his sturdy chest. She could feel how furious the beating of his heart was despite him looking so calm.

Himari's action stirred another wave of desire within him yet Kazuya pressed it at bay. He pulled her closer, the tips of their noses touching.

"Are you sure?"

He said that he could wait until their wedding night but, her feelings were the most important to him. Kazuya didn't want Himari to feel burdened or relive the nightmare that occurred on the night she lost her child.

Himari's tensed nerves loosened as she sensed her husband was being considerate with her. Although he really desired her body and soul, he still put her feelings as his top-most priority.

Really, what a piece of extremely good luck she possessed to be able to marry such a man?

She wanted to cherish this man as to how he did to her.

Himari tilted her head, brushed her lips against his then pulled down one side of his bathrobe's collar, revealing his muscular shoulder.

"Honey, I want you."

The whisper was so seductive until the last thread of patience and rationality snapped inside Kazuya's mind.

Although he didn't expect she would act this way, he still appreciated her boldness.

Eyes darkening, he crooned, "I shall give what my sweetheart desires."

Himari's cheeks kept blushing but she didn't avert her eyes from his gaze even when Kazuya began to carry her to the bed.

This was the man that she loved with all her heart.

He might not be her first love but, he was her last love.

Until the end of the time.