An Unfinished Picture

Chapter 8

Then Faye lifts Yoko's chin up to kiss her

All of Yoko's fear anxiety pain and sorrow that cultimate to her crying and shaking seems to stop with her kiss. Faye's kiss had a calming effect on Yoko. With each passing moment both welcomed the taste of each other, savoring it,desiring for more.

Realizing that she maybe taking an advantage of her state, Faye backed off

Faye "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have" "It won't happen again"

Yoko"Its okay, you were just helping me"
Faye quickly backed off of Yoko

From a distance some fans recognized Faye,they came to ask Faye for her signature and pictures, which Faye happily obliged.
Now Yoko begins to see the charismatic side of Faye.

Looking at the time...

Faye "My, it's getting close to dinner." "Let's head back to No Limits"

After getting on the car,both looked away from each other as if they want to avoid discussing what happened earlier.

Sensing her phone has been vibrating, Yoko looks at her phone
100+messages
Some of them:
FROM MOM:Yoko my child, where are you?
May I remind you that your wedding is in one month.
In one month all of Tokyo and half of Japan will be under our control
There's lots to do,many things to prepare.
Enough with your childish acts
I need you to come back now.
FROM TARO/HITOMI:Master Yoko, where are you?
Madam is worried sick about you
Please tell us where you are
We need to bring you back to Tokyo now
We beg you
Please
Faye noticed that Yoko is deep in thoughts with a worried face so she did not disturb her. Faye thought to herself "Yoko's obligations must be heavy, for her to worry like that"

Sometimes later they pull in to NO LIMITS
Faye park the car, then get out first to help Yoko out of the car.
Surprisingly enough there's no paparazzi at the door today.
Faye takes Yoko to her exclusive owners table where they can look  into the public area but the public can't see them.
A waiter brings some drinks and snacks.
Faye looks at the the restaurant finance books.
Faye "Excuse me Yoko,I will go to tend to my business for a bit,feel free to get whatever you like off the menu" "If you are tired you are welcome to go back home anytime."
Yoko "Don't worry I understand.Go!"
A busy Faye proceed to help clean the tables, help the bar to serve drinks, help the waiters to send out plates of food to the customers.  Then briefly Faye would stop to talk to the customers.
All the time Yoko looks at Faye in business mode with admiration
Yoko thought to herself "It would be so nice if I..." "If Faye is the one I'm marrying" "To think I have to marry Mr Kitajima 北山..."
Yoko's memory flashes back to her latest encounter with her fiance just 3 days before leaving Tokyo, a grown man by physical age but have the intelligence/IQ of a 3 yr old.  She observe Mr Kitajima from a distance as he is getting fed by a servant with a spoon. Then Yoko sees a fully capable Faye, a great singer who is very capable to run her own restaurant
Yoko let out a deep sigh. If it wasn't for the Kitajima clan willing to relinquish all territory control and fully surrender to the Yamaguchi clan,she wouldn't have agreed to this marriage.
But now Yoko is having second thoughts.
Yoko"God why?"  "Just as I have decided to marry you present me with someone so perfect " "Someone like Faye"

Sometimes later, a slightly tired Faye comes back to rest.
Yoko pour Faye a cup of water.
Faye receive the water cup
Their hands briefly touch one another as the transfer of cup.
Then the waiter brings both of them their meals
Whilst taking in their meals
Yoko "So how do you came up with the name of NO LIMITS?"
Faye " I  was a kid from the poor side of the city. I was always hungry growing up. Although I like to sing I knew that couldn't sustain me. So I wanted to have a small pub of my own" "So I was working many jobs, singing in many pubs just to save some money"  "I managed to save enough to open a small pub across the street" "At that time it was called Faye's Place" "A developer bought the land and gave me some money" "I used that money and with some of my own,to open this place. At that time I'm beginning to do well in music so I expanded" "This is what you see today" "And the name NO LIMITS  is because I want to give the community a safe place to live, to be themselves without being judged" "To live without limits" "For  many of us who have suffered one way or another." "Me as well"
Yoko "You,a mega star?"
Faye "Yes, me as well." "There's more to meet the eye than what you see on the surface"
Yoko "Here's to your continued success" "I'm in business too,I like to be your ally if you will let me."
Faye "Of course. I welcome all."
Yoko and Faye raise their glass for a toast.
After the meal and 2 bottles of wine later...
Faye "Chauffeur, come to get me at NO LIMITS "
The chauffeur brings the limo to the restaurant to pick up Faye and Yoko.
Slowly a drunk Faye helps equally drunk Yoko into the limo first then she gets in later.
They begin their voyage home. Slowly and curiously both reach their fingers towards each other. Their fingers lightly touch one another. Until the moment Faye could not stand anymore. Faye,with her bigger hands, completely grabs Yoko's hand. All the while their faces and body from seated at the opposite end to facing each other, to reaching closer. Faye reaches for Yoko's cheek pulling her face close to her. Both seems to be ready for a kiss until...
The chauffeur pulls the limo into the driveway.
The car stops.
Faye gets out of the limo first, helps Yoko out of the vehicle.
Faye "Say. I'm taking Sunny out for his nightly walk" "I'll be back in a few minutes." "How about you and I get together for a late night drink so we can get to know each other better " All the same time smiling slyly.
Yoko"Focus on your dog and have a good walk. I'm going to bed." "Good night Faye" Yoko slowly walks away. She pretend to be cool but can't stop smiling
Faye meets Sunny, puts him on a harness and leash, takes him out for a walk

Some time later...

Faye returns from taking dog Sunny for his walk. Release him from harness and leash,lets him roam free in the house. Faye lightly walks to Yoko's room , to find a sleeping Yoko.  Faye leans down to kiss Yoko on the forehead , then walks away.

An awakened Yoko sees Faye walk away...