There's Our Way

Chapter 21

No One's POV

Himeko growled at her Mother as She was Grinning back at her.
"Oh dear~ Where are your Manners?! Talking to your mother like this. It's not my fault that Your Mate is Seems to be distracted by something, Which is really out of Boundaries, don't you think?" Her mother said as Ojito came while slowly clearing his throat.
"Look my sweetheart... Please Stop this. Why are you doing this with her Mate? If my Princess is Happ—"
"I don't care one bit if she's happy or not!" Himeko's Mother yelled that went through Himeko's heart as She got hurt a bit.
"Honey! That's really rude! Apologize to her, now!" Ojito said with his Serious tone.
"Huh? Why should I? She didn't cared about my decision so I won't Either." She said. Ojito looked at her with Troubled face.
"What?! How could—"
"It's okay Frater. We shouldn't Snatch the tail of the bear which can't be straightened." Himeko said in low Voice while Holding onto Saki's hand with her anger Grip.
"What did you just said?" Her Mother asked in her heavy stern tone as She snapped her fingers for breaking the Short Hypnosis on Saki.
"Mother, I don't like Repeating myself. I got this from you After all." Himeko said with a small Smirk as She was Gripping tightly on Saki's arm that the pain Stung around Saki's body as She blinked before Gaining her conscious.
"Eh? What happen—Wh-who's This Girl?O-oh is she your Sister?!" Saki with her slightly Blushy cheeks looked at Himeko's mother with her Sparkly eyes.
"My~ Such a gentle Alpha. But sorry to disappoint you I am Your Stubborn Mate's Mother. Momokino Jouna." She said with the pride in her voice. Himeko rolled around her eyes as She scoffed. Ojito with his awkward smile stood next his wife.
"M-mother... Ma'am I bet you know how Beautiful you look." Saki said with a Cheeky smile, Himeko got slightly Surprised by this as She with her sad expression slowly let go off Saki's arm. Jouna giggled.
"Of course why wouldn't I? You sure drool over a lot behind other females. I think you Lea—"
"But Then again, Every girl is her own princess. And mine I would like to Consider the most Beautiful and Cutest princess in my heart. Hehe~ My Cutie pie." Saki said with a loving confident tone along with her smile as She slowly Glanced down to Himeko's softened expression then Saki held Himeko's hand, Crossed her fingers with hers and gave small peck on her hand. Which Made Himeko Blushed and gave Ojito a Small smile as well but Jouna scoffed.
"These actions might work on Ojito but I'd like you if don't take me lightly." Jouna said with a small stern tone. Himeko Inhaled softly and gave a Little squeeze around Saki's hand and looked up at her mother.
"Mother, I really appreciate that you were looking for a perfect life partner and a true mate all along these years... But I think you should stop now. I've already found someone by myself." Himeko said in her monotone.
"Mistress, Your car is waiting outside." One of the housemaid said as she bowed down infront of them.
"Okay I'll be there in just a moment." Jouna said.
"You also know that rather than searching for those foul little masters of Fake castles. My Princess needs a Mate who is equals to all of them. And I can clearly see them standing besides her." Ojito said as he tapped Jouna's shoulder.
"Mother please, I don't know why you always hate me but Don't let your hate destroy my... Our life! Saki is the one for me. I love her..." Himeko said with her soft voice and tearful expression. Jouna looked at her and softly looked at her.
"I really don't like Seeing my Daughter like this..." Jouna said in a low Voice. Himeko blinked inspite of some hope. But Jouna's sudden glare made her Flinch.
"I Still Disapprove this." Jouna said Sternly and turned around.
"Eh?" Himeko said in a Frail voice as She looked down with defeated Sigh.
"I said what I had to. I am going so Honey can you please prepare the breaking Marks papers?" Jouna said while walking towards the gateway. Ojito knitted his eyebrows in irritation as he was about pull back Jouna but got stopped by the Gesture of Saki's hand infront of him with a small weak Smile.
Rumble!
"!" Jouna and along with Himeko and Ojito got Surprised by the Sudden popping out of the Ice Spikes which came out right infront of her, Blocking her way to go. Jouna sighed.
"Miss Alpha. Can you stop? I don't have time for useless arguments." Jouna said. Saki inhaled softly.
"Ma'am, I, of course can't come in between of Himeko and your Matter. But No matter what, I've already promised her to make her happy and don't wanna See a single drop of tear in her eyes because of me..." Saki said as She with her slow steps walked towards Jouna.
"Even if you say anything like that, My answer will be same." Jouna said.
"You're Kind of sloppy liar yourself too, right Ma'am?" Saki asked as Jouna Flinched as She turned to her back but got Surprised when she saw Saki was already near her, right infront of her.
'Her silent speed...'
"Hmph! Aren't you crossing the line? Who do you think you are calling a liar?" Jouna asked in a stern voice.
"Apologies, I don't mean it badly. It's just you say that, 'Don't care if Himeko is happy or not', Because no parent will even think of something like this for their Child... As I saw it through the way you were Gripping your left arm." Saki said while pointing at Jouna's fingers mark on her arm.
"Saki..." Himeko said in a low Voice as She saw the Face that Jouna was making there.
"You are getting on my nerves..." Jouna said Sternly as She growled at Saki while Twitching her ears.
"I am pretty Sure I am worthless if I have to be separated from My half of my life. Himeko is everything to me. I... Fucking Love her." Saki said with her serious Tone and came into her normal self.
"What are you trying to say?" Jouna asked.
"All I am trying to say is that please let me prove my Worth to you." Saki said with her coldness in her voice but Still her words were warm.
"And what if you fail proving that?" Jouna asked. Saki slightly felt her feet Trembled as her heartbeat raced up then She slowly exhaled.
"If I fail, I will Obediently let our Marks to Broke as you said." Saki said with a small weak Smile. Himeko's eyes widened open as her eyes filled with tears.
"Saki No! What are you saying?!" Himeko yelled.
"Don't worry Himeko. If we're gonna marry, We must Have both of your parents' Blessings, right?" Saki said as She smiled at Jouna who was slightly Confused as well. Ojito exhaled deeply with his worried expression.
'How did it came to this?' Ojito thought and Gently Stroked Himeko's head.
"That's why Alphas are so annoying... I see You are thinking that Going this far Himeko will make me approve you." Jouna said with her Blank face while raising an eyebrow. Saki nodded.
"Exactly." Saki said with a small smile. Jouna sighed.
"If we've came to this conclusion then... Risu." Jouna called the Housemaid.
"Yes Mistress?" Risu came with a small bow.
"Cancel the Shopping Schedule for today, We'll go later." Jouna said, Risu Bowed.
"As you wish." Risu said in a low Voice and Left.
"So you're not going...?" Ojito asked. Jouna shook her head then a small prace of Smirk came on her lips.
"How can I leave without teaching this Alpha a damn Lesson!" Jouna yelled as She Growled and summoned out her Spirit Beast, Her Wild Polar bear.
"Mother?! What are y—"
"Himeko, Another word in between and I'll won't show any Mercy." Jouna said with a stern tone as Her eyes lit up in Ice blue fire.
"Oh I swear you are Going out of your Mind!" Ojito said in his slight anger tone at Jouna as He received a Cold Glare from her.
"That Same goes for you too, Honey." Jouna said.
Rumble!
Jouna created a round ice barrier around her and Saki inside of the barrier.
"Now, no one will bother us for the meantime." Jouna said and glared at Saki who was just standing there with her Calm smile.
"May I ask you something?" Saki asked. Jouna giggled.
"Not that you are going to beg for your life. But sure, go ahead." Jouna said. Saki inhaled.
"Am I looking good?" Saki asked with a small smile.
"?? Huh?" Jouna and Along with Himeko and her father got confused at this.
"Are you serious right now?" Jouna asked. Saki nodded.
"Agh my head hurts... Fine you look beautiful! Is this enough?!" Jouna asked in a yell. Saki Nodded and Turned to Himeko with a Cheeky smile.
"Did you hear that, Himeko?" Saki said with a familiar voice as Himeko was finding out things but soon got the link of Saki's sudden Behaviour.
'Wait, if Saki is not freaking out like earlier... Then...! Oh my goodness... I-It's her other side?!' Himeko assumed.
'Bingo! Cutie pie you're so smart.' Saki said in mind connection.
'Thanks for exchanging her... I was thinking about you for this kind of situation.' Himeko said.
'Yeah Well, To be fair that girl's still freaking out because she didn't expect this from your Mother.' Saki said.
'Actually me too, She wasn't like this before... She changed on That day When I declined her for looking for my Fiancè anymore.' Himeko said.
'... Oh, It's Okay Himeko I understand. I'll not Use any Kind of My Ice power neither I'll use Kori.' Saki said.
'Eh? Then How you will Convince her? She's clearly asking for you to go against her to prove her wrong!' Himeko asked. Saki Smirked.
'Leave it to me, Cutie pie. I got what's your Mother's problem.' Saki said.
'What is it?' Himeko asked.
'The thing I learnt is...' Saki Exhaled and Stepped towards Jouna and She Untied her Hair bun as She ruffled her hair with a cunning smirk at Jouna.
"Oh? Ready to go huh? I see." Jouna said ready with her Bear and ice knives at Saki.
"The thing I learnt is that Our Mother-in-law is a total Tsundere!" Saki said that loudly and Made Jouna's face blank for an instant.
"H-huh?!" Jouna with her Angry Blushy Face yelled.
"Haha! I already got the link of your So-called, 'Cold' Behaviour towards Himeko and Me. Because... Ma'am you're not honest with your feelings, are you?" Saki asked making Jouna frustrated as She Growled at her as Her bear was Also Snarling at Saki.
"Then Let me Show you how honest I can be!" Jouna yelled as Her bear growled and ran towards Saki.
"Hm~ It'll be good if you can be Honest from the very... start!" Saki said as She leaped off above her Bear which was going to attack her.
"Hah... But Seriously, Mrs. Momokino... You're only getting emotional over that... Whoa?!" While Skai was talking, sudden Sharp ice Spears launched at her by Jouna as She on her reflex, quickly dodged it.
"Don't tell me What to do! This is Why I don't like you from the beginning! Himeko made a Terrible mistake choosing you!" Jouna yelled and continued to attack Saki.
"Even if you say that...! Aren't you just holding yourself back?! Just please get over it and move on!" Saki said with her small grunts while Looking out for Jouna's attack which were really fast.
"How did you what's good for me?! You're not even the part of our Family yet!" Jouna yelled as She made a big ice Mace and set her bear right below of Saki as She blocked Saki both from the front and down.
"Ah Shit..." Saki got stuck then, She blinked after seeing the structure of the barrier and Smirked.
"I always wants the best for my Daughter! So Am I wrong for doing it so?!" Jouna yelled and was ready to go against Saki but It was slightly slow if we compare Jouna's turns of attack with Saki's natural speed. Saki in an instant ran down by body of the Barrier and quickly slipped behind Jouna.
"!?!" Jouna was a bit slow as because of this, She got her Hands Frozen inside of Saki's ice Hand gloves as this made Jouna's concentration on her Spirit Beast wobbly then it Also got disappeared slowly.
"Hah... I can see where did Himeko got this Stubbornness... From you actually." Saki said in a low Voice.
"Y-you! Let go off of me! Now!" Jouna struggled to get out of Saki's grip as Saki slowly shook her head.
"To be fair, Your Ice techniques are really impressive~ Can you teach me someday?" Saki asked with a Cheeky smile.
"I am going to Kill you!" Jouna growled as Saki chuckled.
"Oh please Mrs. Momokino. If you'd do that then, Who Himeko will Marry?" Saki said with a small laugh.
"Saki!" Himeko called her out while drawing her attention. Saki smiled and nodded at Ojito with a Smile.
"Just wait a little bit more!" Saki said and Glanced down to Jouna's pinned down ears.
"We both Ice-users know How to be Brittle cold from the outside... But isn't it good for you that you got two of them which can Melt your coldness with Their warmth." Saki whispered. Jouna sighed.
"Stop riddling and Say it clearly." Jouna said with stern voice.
"Just like you, Mrs. Momokino. I want that Warmth as well to melt my Cold Self... That's why please don't take that away from me." Saki said in a low Gentle tone.
"I-i was just really unsure about the fact that Did Himeko has Chosen the right person for herself or not... That's why I got upset. I really want her to be happy that's all..." Jouna said in a soft voice. Saki nodded with a small smile while She freed Jouna's hands from her ice.
"See? I knew that you were lying about that, Mrs. Momokino. I think we both Misunderstood each other, but You don't have to worry about that. You can put all your Trust on me, I will Make Himeko my most happiest Wife than Her other Fiances would ever do." Saki said. Jouna giggled.
"Such a bad liar, aren't I?... And yes, I am expecting much from you, Don't let me down. As Far as I know, Okogis are the Best Mates after all." Jouna said. Saki blinked and Chuckled.
"Thank you so much, Mrs. Momokino. You have my Gratitude." Saki said with her cheeky smile.
"Well Since we are done with the Family drama... Y-you can stop calling me that..." Jouna mumbled with her Blushy Face.
"Hm?" Saki asked.
"Call me, 'Mom' from now onwards. Remember this." Jouna said with her frail stern tone. Saki Chuckled and Nodded.
"Yes, Thank you. Mom." Saki said and Jouna smiled.
"Yes let's clear this up and please don't tell both of them about this... It's embarrassing." Jouna said as She mentally groaned a bit.
"Yeah don't worry about that. By the way, I was serious when I told you that you're beautiful." Saki said.
"I am married, Y'know." Jouna said with a giggle.
"Lucky my Cutie pie, Having a Mother like you." Saki said with a Cheeky smile as She using her strength, Slowly breakdown the ice barrier. Himeko and Ojito quickly came around them. Himeko went to her mother and Hugged her Tightly.
"Mother... Please Stop Already... I am sorry but I really don't want to break-up with Saki... No matter what." Himeko said in a sad tone as Jouna with her little numb eyes Stroked her daughter's head.
'I am sorry my little Sweetheart... Your mother was being so harsh on you... I'm sorry.' Jouna thought andHugged Himeko back then Exhaled softly and looked at Ojito with a nod. Ojito passed her a Gentle Smile.
"Who said you two are going to Break-up?" Jouna asked as She looked at Himeko with a small smile.
"E-eh... But..." Himeko said in a low Voice. Jouna giggled.
"Don't you two want our Blessings on your Wedding day?" Jouna asked with a sweet tone as Himeko burst out of tears and Buried her face on her Mother's Shoulder.
"Mother... *Sob* Th-thank you so much! *Sob* I love you!" Himeko said while flowing down her happy tears. Jouna Giggled.
"I also need to talk to Mei-chan for teaching you some Lady-like manners fufufu~" Jouna said as Himeko slowly laughed in between of her sniffles. Saki looked at them with her Blushy smile as She turned to Ojito who tapped her shoulder.
"Well, I think I forgot to tell you this earlier but now it's a good time." Ojito said. Saki tilted her head in slight Confusion with a smile on.
"Yeah?" Saki asked as Ojito gently took Saki's hand around his hands.
"Welcome to our Family, My Daughter's Prince. " Ojito said with a Sweet tone and Smile. Saki's eyes Sparkled up as She took out Himeko's Vine and wrapped it around her and The three of the Momokino as it turns out in a big family hug. Saki laughed Happily.
"I really Love my New Family! Right Himeko!?" Saki said as The three of them Laughed.
"Yes, and We love you too." Himeko said with a Smile. They Shared their Time together after going out for Lunch in The restaurant. The day was Pretty Hard but At least Himeko's one Biggest Worry finally worn out, Saki with the help of her Smart Side, Solved the small Family Matter.