Chapter 21: Treating AriaSaki
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The Norwegian looking man steps into his car and picks up the phone.
"Yes boss, thank you for calling me back. I have been meaning to talk to about--... Yes, yes of course. Apologies. I have almost located the former vice president of our runner's firm. He is supposedly living in a small fishing village on a miniature island called Pulau Ubin. I showed a picture of him to a local store owner, and although she said she did not know him, another customer identified him as Liam Ng, a regular apparently, but I have yet to lay my own eyes on the target... Thank you, Sir. Yes, the weather is quite nice here, although the air is a bit dry... Of course--... Sir, If I may, I would like to discuss how long you intend to leave our friend alone?... Well, as you ordered, both Bennet and Volkov have been neutralized by Mister Vileheart and the POI has been informed of their demise... No, no I do not think he doubts their death... My concern lies with how much time you intend to give him--... I mean I understand the plan, we want to make him feel secure so he will bond with these streamers, possibly make a mistake, and then we will threaten their lives to blackmail him into giving us the immune booster, that part is clear enough--... I am sorry Sir, but I am just concerned about the amount of time you are giving him. Do you not believe that he is close enough to them? You have called off practically all surveillance on the target, we barely know what he is up to. Even if he is feeling safe, he must be anticipating our next move! You said yourself not to underestimate him. I am worried that if we give him too much time to prepare that we may get outsmarted... Yes, Sir, I know, we have been waiting for additional cards to fall into our hands. Well, I believe we have got them now. I will call you again once I capture Liam Ng. Yes. I will send Mister Vileheart to Los Angeles once I have obtained my target. Sir, if I may, I urge you not to let him go unsupervised for--... Um, Sir? You already asked me how..."
He sighs as he looks at the phone which was just hung up on him.
Well I certainly hope he isn't using his time to prepare, and instead keeps fraternizing with these women.
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"Good morning my love"
The sun grazes Aria's bedroom and shines directly into your eyes, waking you up. As you squint, the first thing you see is Aria, being perfectly illuminated by the morning sun, sleeping peacefully next to you. Her white duvet is covering her nude body, and strands of her messy black hair are cutely flowing across her face.
She doesn't look like a sleepy princess in a fairy tale, but through your loving eyes, she does exactly that.
This is how I imagine married life to feel. Waking up next to my beautiful wife, every day for the rest of our lives.
You lovingly caress Aria's face and brush the hair out of her eyes.
Admiring the sleeping beauty all your other thoughts and worries you may have had evaporate under the warm morning sun, and you simple stare at her for a couple of minutes.
You feel her calm breaths on your wrist and as you watch her sleep you realize, that nothing could be more beautiful than having every day start like this.
Sydney, Poki, Rae, Leslie, Aria, Miyoung, Jodi, Emi and Tina... I love you all so much
You give Aria a kiss on the lips and then get up to make your princess some breakfast. You did quite a number on her during the Harem Olympics - and although you know that she enjoyed every second of it - today you wanna treat her a little more gently. Like a classy girl, instead of the filthy slut she truly is.
As you flip some pancakes, you continue your train of thought from earlier.
These nine are my official girlfriends. I've asked them to date me and I told them I love each of them individually, and they all love me. But I want to move on to the next level. How do I do that? They were all fine with not being girlfriends at the same time... would they be fine if I marry only one of them? Could I somehow marry all of them?
"Ouh, shit" you let out as you almost burn an egg since you are so lost in your thoughts.
What is the legal situation on this? Or would an informal ceremony be the thing to do? After all, technically it is just paperwork... but... I don't know... isn't that official nature what makes it special? hm...
Your eyebrows furrow as you are deep in thought, until suddenly your eyes go wide in shock.
WAIT
I DON'T THINK I'VE TOLD JODI I LOVE HER YET?!
Oh my god that's right
I haven't even told her yet! Back at the zoo it all went so quick, we started dating and she told me it's fine if I'm not ready...but I've been ready for...! Oh my god, how did... how did I forget this?!?! I thought it was obvious! Oh my god, and now she's in Japan!!
Your chin drops as you fall into a wooden chair at the nicely decorated breakfast table.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
You quickly google and find out that it is well past midnight. No way Jodi is up right now.
A video call is out of the question then...
Do I fly out? Surprise her?... maybe. But I also promised Aria I'd spent the day with her...
I mean she would understand, but... I don't wanna break a promise. She deserves some alone time too.
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...
...
but I should tell her. Even if it is just via text. It's the worst way to break up with someone, hopefully it isn't the worst way to confess your love.
...
There's no
bad
way to confess one's love, right?
You mimic an insecure chuckle in your head, hoping Jodi will see it the same way.
You put a lot of thought into the message, apologizing profusely for confessing like this and explaining that you just can't hold it in any longer, that you are so sorry it took you so long to say it and that you hope she forgives you. You promise to make it up to her on a future date, and with your fingers crossed, you send the text.
Well...
That's probably the least romantic thing I've ever done...
You sigh disappointed and look at the perfectly made breakfast table. The food you made looks and smells magnificent.
At least this---
"Oh my god" Aria stops in her tracks. "You made breakfast?!? That is so romantic of you!!" she happily jumps up and down while clapping, and then rushes to hug and kiss you. Her legs straddle you on the chair, and she is still as naked as she was yesterday as she joyfully lays kisses all over your face.
You laugh at her loving nature, quickly eradicating your guilty thoughts.