Chapter 218 The BLonde

The next day rolls around. Zero could tell Yuki isn't totally herself. She is quiet. And very clingy to Zero. Not that he minds. Just its a bit different. She is always close to him, but last night she was closer. Gentler. He knew something was on her mind. She just wasn't ready to talk about it. He did wonder if it had anything to do with Kaname having another baby. He knew. She wasn't very happy when she found out about Yoshiko. Then this was so close to him telling her about the lady at the conferences. He wasn't sure which it was about. Or if it was about both. She seemed to take what he told her, pretty good. Considering how she would act in the past. He knew it had to bother her though. He figured it just let nature take its course. She will tell me sooner or later.

They both go to work. He kisses her goodbye as he drops her off. She gives him a light smile and walks away. Still very quiet. It's her trademark for when she is upset. He drives off and hopes she has a good day. That she lets whatever it is go.

At lunchtime. Kaname appears at the Cafe. Yuki goes over to him and gives him a hug. "Hey, how is my girl?" Kaname asks. "Ok. Better question. How are you?" Yuki asks. "I am hanging in there. Martha is staying. We are going to try to make this work. She is as jealous of you. As Zero is of me. That is going to cause problems. Kaname remarks. "I don't want to be a problem for you Kaname. I want you happy. It's bad enough. We tormented Zero all these years with this." Yuki states. "I am not letting go of our friendship. I enjoy it way too much. I only see you at lunchtime. We have been very good with everything. We are growing. She will have to live with it. I told her this from the start. She is pushing and always wanting more. So fast."Kaname states. "She loves you. She wants you. You need to realize that." Yuki states. "This is hard for me Yuki. Even without you in the picture. I am not used to this stuff. I didn't want to add another person to this either. If this doesn't go well. This child is going to suffer for it."Kaname replies. "I know what you mean. ZJ went through a lot when me and Zero were apart. But he still is a wonderful kid. Like you told me. Many kids go through it. They turn out just fine. I am sure this will be fine as well. You just need to try. You will experience all the things you missed with Ai. You're going to love it. Think Postive."Yuki says, in a low voice.

 "I will try. What's Wrong? You seem low. I am sorry about this. I never planned on having a child with someone other than you."Kaname admits. "It's been a long week. I am just taking in everything. From Zero's admission to this. It just reminds me of when I heard about Anna. I am happy you're having a life Kaname. It's a little weird you having a child with someone else. But I will be fine. It's more of bringing up all the old feelings about all that happened. I know I let go of a lot. It's just That lady coming on to Zero, is playing with my mind again. Bringing Kharis up. I will be fine. I killed her to get rid of her. Yet she still takes over me. Still haunts me."Yuki admits. "I thought you let go of her."Kaname states. "I did for a while. Just the things happening this week. Triggered it. I will get over it. I am trying to be as close to him as I can. Not pushing him away. Not hurting our relationship."Yuki confesses. "I know Anna hurt you deeply. I watched your crumble in front of me. It just turned out in a good way. I am sorry this baby brought that up for you." Kaname replies. "I am sure it will all be fine. You're a great dad Kaname. You deserve some happiness."Yuki responds. "Thank you. So do you. " Kaname states. "It's getting there. I just have to keep myself calm." Yuki comments. "Good luck with that. When it comes to Zero. You are anything but Calm." Kaname remarks. "I have been doing better. I have to. For my own sake. I can't just go crazy anymore. It only makes this worse. We don't get anywhere anyway. It's like going around in circles. I don't want that. I want it to go back to what we had for those 6 months. We are doing good. Just things rattle it."Yuki states. "Tell me about it. When I think me and Martha are good. Something pops up. Guess we both just have to try to make this work."Kaname remarks. Yuki just nods.

Still feeling a little down, Yuki feels she should go see Zero at work. She misses him and wants to be close to him. Doing her best to build their relationship. She leaves the Cafe and takes a cab to the association. Heading to Zero's office. Knocking on his door. "Come in," Zero says. "Hey babe, I didn't know you were stopping by today," Zero adds. "I know. I just kept thinking about you. I missed you so much. I thought. I would stop by."Yuki says walking over and giving Zero a tender kiss. "It's always great to see you. I am glad you stopped by." Zero remarks. "Maybe we can leave early and get something to eat?" Yuki asks. "Sure. That sounds great."Zero replies. "Good. Let me just use the ladies room before we leave." Yuki states. Walking into Zero's private bathroom. While she is in there she hears Zero's office door open. A tall, slender blonde hair blue eye woman walks in.

"Zero, I am Sorry to barge in. I just wanted to talk to you."The lady says. "Sure. What can I do for you?" Zero replies. "I just wanted to say. That I am very sorry for what I did at the conferences. That is so not like me. I wanted to also thank you for not taking advantage while I was drunk. For leaving me off the elevator." That lady explains. Yuki opened the bathroom door to hear everything. Standing there watching. Taking a deep long look at the Blond hair beauty standing in front of Zero. "You don't have to thank me. Or apologize. Let's forget it ever happened." Zero remarks. As Yuki walks over to him. "Oh Sorry. I didn't know someone was in your office." The blonde beauty replies. "This is my Wife. Yuki." Zero says. "Oh what a pleasure to meet you." The blond says. Yuki just nods. Just looking at her. Doing her everything to keep calm. Trying not to explode or be the person she use to be. "Zero I will wait for you downstairs at the car." Yuki says. Walking out of the office. Taking a deep breath. Walking to the parking lot. "I hope I didn't start anything with your wife." The blonde answers. "I told her everything. SHe already knew. " Zero replies. "Good. I will be going now. Sorry about all that again." She says walking out of Zero's office.

Zero a little confused. Yuki didn't go off? She didn't set her on fire? Which don't get me wrong is a good thing. Just not like her. Zero grabs his coat and heads out of the office to the parking lot. Not really sure what he is going to find. He sees Yuki standing in front of the car. "Hey, babe. You Ok?"Zero asks. "Yea." Yuki replies. Zero opening the car door for her. Zero getting in on the driver's side. "I am sure. You heard everything she said?" Zero states. "Yea. I did" Yuki responds. Just looking out the car window. "Are we still getting something to eat?" Zero asks. Not sure what to say. "Sure." Yuki replies. Zero noticing that Yuki's replies are short. She isn't overreacting but she is still pissed. Just doing her best not to flare up.

They get to a small restaurant going in and sitting at a booth. They order their food. Zero doing his best to talk to her. He puts his hand on hers and she excepts it. Looking into his eyes. He sees sadness. He knows that hurt her. She is just doing her best to cover it."Yuki I want to say. I'm sorry. I know today had to be rough. I just hope we can move on." Zero states. Yuki closes her eyes. " I am trying." She responds. "I know you are. I saw a big difference today. You acted mature instead of just going off on her." Zero remarks. "You have to work there. You're the president. It wouldn't look well if your wife set people on fire. Or through them out the window." Yuki remarks. "Oh, so that is where she was heading? I was wondering what you would have done to her. " Zero laughs. Trying to lighten the mood. "This time it was the window. I just held back and walked out instead. I can't hurt every woman. Who finds you attractive. We are too old to be childish. To be honest with you. I don't think I have the fight in me anymore. I can't go through another Khairs. I have been fighting that demon for way too long as it is. She overtook my life. I won't let another woman do that to me again." Yuki states. "You don't have to worry. I promise you." Zero answers. Yuki just gives him a soft smile.

They finish up their meal and head home. Taking some home for the kids for dinner. Yuki heads upstairs and takes a long soaking bath. Trying to relax and let go. Trying not to let the events of this week take over her. She controlled herself today. She was proud of herself. She Didn't lose control of her power. She didn't do something stupid. The image of the blonde still in her head. How that was after her husband. Just the thought ate at her. "Let go Yuki. Just let go. He loves you. He didn't fall for it. He went back to his hotel room. Let it go." She says to herself. As she gets out of the tub drying herself off. She walks into the bedroom. Zero laying in bed reading his paper. Wearing his cute black glasses. "I haven't seen those in so long." Yuki says. Wearing a pink fluffy towel. "I found them, thought I would wear them again. I know how much you use to like them. Do you still?" Zero ask. Looking at her in the towel. "Yes. You still are the cutest little nerd I ever have seen." Yuki giggles. "Gee Thanks. You look pretty cute over there too. Why don't you come sit next to me?" Zero asks. Yuki walks over to the bed and sits down next to Zero. Smiling at him. "You look a lot better then you did earlier. Are you feeling better? Zero asks. "Yes. A Bit. " She replies. Kissing him lightly on his lips. "Come to bed." Zero says. Moving himself over so she can get in. She moves into the bed. Zero removes her towel. To place his hands on her Naked moist skin. He pushes her close to him. Rubbing his hands all over her. While kissing her neck and down her back.

They make love, tenderly. Slowly. For the first time in a long time. Taking it slow. Enjoying the other's hands and body. Without the rush and urgency. They just lay in each other's arms. Holding each other close.