Adam's Apple

Chapter 1: New Life

It's a warm summer night in Okinawa Japan and the people are just getting off from work and back to their homes to have dinner or to sleep for the remainder of the night. For me, I'm having a luxurious dinner with Okinawa's famous political family: The Shindo's.

"So how does the food taste so far dear? We hope that it's to your liking!"

I nod and swallow the rest of my food before answering.

"Mmm! It's very delicious, my compliments to the chef! Their cooking skills are amazing in the kitchen!" I say with delight as I dab my mouth with a napkin.

"Ainosuke recently hired them so that they could make the best dishes for you!"

"Oh is that so?" I turn to him with a teasing smile. "Trying to fatten me up already Ainosuke? Better be careful with that, I don't think my body will able to maintain this figure if you keep giving me delicious meals to eat!"

"I simply want nothing but the best for you my dear. Besides no amount of food could ever ruin your perfect figure in my eyes, after all..."

He takes my hand in his and lean towards me with a sly grin.

"~I like a woman with an appetite~"

I chuckle and blush when he kisses my hand.

I know what you're thinking. What with all the romantic gestures, the hand holding with the side of small lingering kisses and saucy compliments. Anyone would think what you're thinking!

It's just too bad, for you, that none of this is what it looks like at all.

You see, what you're seeing here are two people simply putting on an act for those who want them to be a loving couple. They have no feelings for each other for they have nothing in common nor the need to feel like that they should have that special connection.

"Now I hope that you've save enough room for dessert!" Ainosuke announces and I quickly look at him.

"Dessert? Oh Ainosuke I couldn't possibly stomach it! I've already stuffed myself silly with dinner!" I place my hand on my stuffed stomach.

"Now how could you possibly refuse your favorite sugary delight?"

One of the servants suddenly wheels in dessert on a cart and when it was in full view, I could feel my stomach be put to ease and my mouth water.

"Chocolate Glazed Cheesecake?"

My favorite dessert of all time. I would always eat this kind of cake no matter how full I was. Of course I didn't eat it all the time since I wasn't allowed to have dessert unless it was for a special occasion. But it's almost been a year so I won't even think to reject it, after all I am being spoiled here.

"You know what? You're right, I couldn't possibly refuse this, after all it is my favorite."

One servant starts to cut out a slice and is about to give it to me, but I raise my hand and look to my lovely fiancé. Let's see just how far he's willing to go for this act. No harm in making this a little fun for me.

"However, I still feel rather full. Would you mind sharing a piece with me Ainosuke? I'd rather not waste a slice of this cake if I had one my own to fill up on. Sharing is caring after all, am I right?"

I could see his hesitation but not a second passed before Ainosuke puts a smile on his face and takes the plate. My what a trooper.

"But of course. How could I possibly refuse such a tempting offer from you?"

I refrain from snickering as he sets the plate down between us and I cut a bite sized piece with my fork, offering it to him. He leans forward and takes a bite, humming in delight.