Baby Love - A Hakuouki Fan Fiction

Chapter 23

When morning has arrived folks began their early routine, one particular person had to mop up the drenched floor her expression was unadulterated fury. The owner finally picked up the call last night rather than listening in to her complaints and paying compensation, the idiotic individual ranted about the delayed payments.

She, on the other hand, carried proofs for all the timely contribution after working as Akane's babysitter as for now, Miyuki was on the hunt to shift to another location. But it was not easy with the help of Aoi, the two of them might figure out. As always, Aoi was there for her even so, the leakage was worse than before.

Her body ache from continuously rushing to retrieve empty buckets, mopping, changing positions of her surroundings. After all the chores were completed, she would either paste warm plasters on the aching parts or rub got oil to massage the stiffness away. If her parents were to visit their reactions would simply mean: packing her bags and say good-bye to her future. 

All of a sudden, she heard knocking from the entrance replacing the mop inside the bucket to peer into the peephole; a smile warmth her countenance. Swinging open the fragile door revealing equally glowing faces. Akane was looking precious in her mustard-yellow shirt and burgundy colour overalls. 

"Welcome in!" Miyuki greeted them giggling with the sudden rush of enthusiasm.

When Akane moved only then, she spotted a tiny travel-sized bag decorated with stickers and confused whether both father and daughter might be heading out of town for a respite. The girl cleverly pulled off her shoes to waddle inside just as Miyuki recalled the wet flooring before she make a sound Akane toppled sideways.

"AKANE!" Shinpachi and Miyuki called out at the same time.

Rushing forth, Miyuki hunched lower to rest Akane on her lap as the adult does a proper checking breathing in relief when no bumps were located. Stubby fingers pulling onto Miyuki's clothes while her dark head was nestled against soft bosoms eventually, her father sat crossed legged with them. His hands and diligent eyes moving in expertise, chuckling in respond. 

"This will help her growing up progress to be a strong kid," he playfully rapped her on the head.

"Stop," Miyuki let loose a surprised laughter, meanwhile, Akane bestowed a stink eye at her "humorous" father.

"What exactly are you up to?" he raised a brow to survey the messy hallway.

"Just cleaning up the place," she shrugged changing the topic. "Shinpachi, is it alright if I can bring Akane along to Aoi's home? we are planning to have some girl's day out at her backyard."

"Sure, let me hand over some cash-"

"Keep it, I am here," she gently pushed his hands away.

"All the better for me," he joked winking at her aware of the faint blush on her cheeks.

"So, you trust me?" she bit her lower lip a sense of rejoicement blooming.

"Yes."

"Thank you!" Miyuki flashed him a genuine smile. 

"You're welcome, thank you for staying with us," he rubbed the back of his head.

"Akane, do you remember Aoi? we are going to her house for some fun," she poked a digit on the girl's cheek.

"Oi, why won't you look at me," Shinpachi tugged on her overall but the child wasn't budging from her position. "Give papa a kiss now."

The toddler peered over her shoulder still resting against Miyuki, the warmth emitting from the cosy embrace enabling her to be immobile. In the meantime, Miyuki was also celebrating internally because Akane was being docile to her. She cradled the girl even closer enjoying the weight on her lap when she realized they presented a family image.