Onodera's  P.O.V

    It's been a month since I have seen my father. Believe me, we've tried to make time for us to speak with each other, but I cannot bear to see my mother at the moment. So, my dad had to find some time for us to speak with each other when my mother wasn't present.

    Early today, my dad gave me a phone call telling me that my mom was going to be out of town for a few days starting today and he asked me if I wanted to visit him. Of course, I agreed. After all, he approved my marriage to Masamune and my pregnancy. Honestly, I thought my father was going to have the same reaction as my mother since he's a wealthy man.

    "Are you going to be okay, Ritsu? Are you sure you don't want me to go with you?" Masamune asked with concern in his tone. "Masamune, relax," I said to him.

    "I'll be alright. I'll call you if something comes up. Now stop worrying so much, okay?" Masamune took a deep breath and kissed me on the cheek.

    "You're right, I'm sorry. I just love you so much and it would kill me knowing that something happened to you and I wasn't there to protect you. I'm even more worried, now that our child is growing inside of you." He said, love visibly seen through his honey-like eyes. I felt my eyes beginning to tear up, but now's not the time to be emotional. 'God damn mood swings, but it will all be worth it soon'

    "I'll be fine, I'm just going to visit my dad that's all, dammit." I pouted as I crossed my arms across my chest. "Whatever you say, my dearest Ritsu." Masamune said tenderly, pecking me on the lips before I left.

Eleven minutes later...

    The taxi finally arrived at the front of my former home and I exited the vehicle. I made my way way to the entrance and knocked on the door.

    "Ah, Ritsu! You made it!" My father greeted. "It's great to see you again, dad. I'm glad we can finally spend some time with each other." I stated as he showed me into the living room.

    "So how have you been, Ritsu?" He asked. "Well, I've been pretty good, but sometimes the baby keeps me up at night since he/she has been moving and kicking at night. The kicking and morning sickness may be painful, but I know that it's going to be worth it when he/she is born." I said, rubbing the baby bump gently. Father smiled at me and patted my back.

    "I'm glad that you're still stay positive through all of this. I'm also glad that you have someone like Takano-san by your side, he's a good man." He stated.

    "That reminds me. Dad, why did you accept my relationship with Masamune? I'm not saying that I didn't want you to accept us, but I just want to know why." I asked. Father averted his eyes from me and thought quietly to himself then looked at me again.

    "I accepted your marriage to Takano-san because I saw how happy he made you. Nothing matters more to me than your happiness, son. There's also something else." Father looked away from me once again and I began to get a bit concerned.

    "Dad, you can tell me anything. I won't judge you, I promise." I assured him.

    "Ritsu, I think you're old enough to understand the truth. I don't... actually love your mother. I was arranged by your grandparents to marry her and there was nothing I could do about it." He confessed. I was pretty shocked to hear about this, but at the same time I wasn't.

    "If you didn't love Mom, then did you have someone you cared about?" I asked. My dad took a deep breath and said," As a matter of fact, I did. The person was actually a man. I met him when I as fifteen years old in high school, he was my senpai. He was cool yet caring and he made me feel special. A few months later, I began falling in love with him and I confessed to him. He accepted my confession and we started going out. He would always take me out on dates to very beautiful places. One day, I came home and your grandma told me that I was going to marry your mother whether I liked it or not. Apparently, your grandparents found out who I was dating and moved me away so I could never see him again." Father finishes.

    He looked down and tears began to stream down his cheeks. I hugged him and began to cry along with him over how sad his story was. I wonder how long Dad has been keeping this to himself...

    "Do you miss him?" I asked, sniffling. "I miss him very much. I wonder what he's been doing all these years," He says. "You know, I remember when you were fifteen, you would talk about this Saga-senpai. I knew you were in love with him, I saw it in your eyes. Ritsu, I want you to know something. I tried to make your mother cancel the arranged marriage for you and An-chan. I didn't want you to feel unhappy because I knew you were happy with your Saga-senpai." I looked at him in amazement. I was too shocked for words.

    "Also, is Takano-san by any chance Saga-senpai?" He asked. I froze for a moment and blushed.

    "Yes. Yes he is, but I love him as Takano Masamune." I confessed. My father smiled at me and hugged me a bit tightly. "I'm glad that you feel like this, son. I'm also
happy that you're living the life that I wish I had." My dad said to me as he wiped his tears away. After that my dad and I talked a bit more until I left.

    As the taxi drove me home, I couldn't help, but think, "I hope I can he can someday meet his first love again..."

Okay, I know it's been awhile since I've last updated this story and you guys have every right to hate me. I've been busy with life, school, and being a responsible big sister and I am so so so so so so so SORRY!!! Luckily, my last day of school is on Thursday and I get to update a bit more! I'm really sorry if I let you guys down. I hope this chapter made up for my absence. See you in the next chapter! Bye! -VinciblePine95