An Heir for the Dragon

Chapter 18: Family Matters

It was two hours later when Tomi drove up to the massive luxury resort hotel. They did make a small detour to her underground home so she could grab a digital copy of the cassette tape to USB. She even ensured the clip with the murder confession was on it, too. Something told her it was going to be needed, and Kiryu was completely agreeable with it. Then she decided to take a quick shower and change her outfit to her black lace pants and halter top. They spent an extra fifteen minutes this way, but it had to be done.

Ugajin was handling all of the impatient text messages neatly, and they had finally gotten on the road three hours before dusk hit. She was woken up with Kiryu as they had both fallen asleep during the ride back to Tokyo. When they all got out to meet up, Ugajin was sighing. "They were insisting to order us limousine services. I texted them that we were already on our way with friends. They feel...miffed."

"Why?" Saiki frowned.

"They like to spoil family at events like this. Expect a lot of unneeded luxury pampering," he grimaced. "None of it optional."

"I've never had it," Saiki shrugged. "So, fine. I'll check it out once. If I don't like it, I'll leave the area."

"As you say," Ugajin chuckled. Kiryu rose a brow at it all, but he lifted his wife into his arms to let her snuggle into him with relief. A kiss was pressed to her forehead and he walked into the overly luxurious lobby.

"I think my family scheduled an event here before," Chi-chan mused. "My father does come here for getaways, but I was never really with him."

"I wouldn't doubt it," Ugajin nodded. He let her lean into him and he sighed hard. "I don't miss this place. Everyone always met up here."

"Will they be mad at what you're wearing?" Saiki grinned.

"I don't care about what they think," he smirked at her.

"And you shouldn't," Sa-chan nodded.

"Glad I tagged along," Adachi mused. Nanba was already admiring the outer structure of the hotel. "Where to now?"

"I want to force them to wait. I want to see what the room looks like that we were booked. If I like it, I'll take pictures to make the room match the one at home. Even on The Castle,too," Saiki said with a form of hidden delight. "But I really want to know who made the disgusting comment first on my father killing my mother."

"I think I have an idea of who started that," Ugajin sighed.

"Do tell," she said and let Kiryu carry her into the hotel lobby.

"There was one that wanted your mother for himself. He was overly jealous. At least, I think that's why he did it. Once again, it was all speculation. You might even be able to spot him if you see him," her brother smirked.

"He gets slapped in front of everyone if I spot him," she growled. "And that's if he spread the rumor just for wanting my mother."

"I might punch him in the face," Kiryu grunted. "It would be my right to show I won't put up with anyone messing with you."

"Whatever you want to do, dear," she chuckled. He kissed her ravenously and looked over at an elderly couple purposely walking over.

"Is it really you, Aika?" the old woman asked.

"Until I know you can be trusted, I would prefer to be called Saiki. This is my first time meeting everyone, so I need to ensure of who can be spoken to at measure. You may have seen me before, but I have no memories of you. Nothing against you, but...it's a protective standpoint for me. All from how I was raised, I'm afraid," Saiki said lightly.