Waterfall Eclipse

Lily-Bean Part Four

Chapter Sixty-Two:

Lily-Bean Part Four

As directed, in the morning Rani and Lily headed to the Kuchiki Manor. A servant from the manor already arrived and picked up Lily's belongings, which only consisted of her kimono and the bedding she was supplied.

"Why do you think he's allowing us to walk?"

"To say our farewells. Don't forget, you have to follow his rules and everything for being a part of a noble clan now. You might be having lessons every day from this point on until he deems it unnecessary."

"But this isn't a permanent goodbye, right? Just a see you later, which might be years?"

"That's what I am thinking, but not years. Captain Kuchiki wouldn't do that to you." Rani answered as they two arrived at the massive doors, which opened upon their arrival.

"Are you going in with me?"

"I guess I can. I wasn't told not to." Rani replied.

The two girls were directed to the main building where Kuchiki Ginrei was waiting. They were politely announced before going in and bowing.

"Ah, Miss Tómasu! Miss Lily! Welcome back!" He greeted. "Lily, this is Hayashi Shizuko. She will be your personal attendant while you are here. She's been informed of your schedule already."

"Pleasure to meet you Miss Lily." Hayashi stated softly.

"Now, follow her to where your room is. You can get yourself acquainted with the grounds as well as she gives you a tour."

"Yes, sir." She replied than quickly gave Rani a hug.

"Bye Lily-Bean." Rani stated and then looked at the elder Kuchiki, who was staring at her.

"I hope you do not think I do not approve of my grandson's decision."

"No sir." Rani said politely, biting her tongue.

"Have a seat. I have something I want to discuss with you."

Rani did as was told, puzzled and worried.

"About what, sir?" She asked him as he sat down across from her.

"Although I am no longer the head of the Kuchiki Clan, I still have some say in some of the affairs of it." He said then paused. "I would like to make the arrangements for you to become my new granddaughter-in-law." He added firmly.

Rani was shocked. Completely dumbfounded. Clearly he wasn't serious. Was he?

"Oh, may I have some time to think about that?"

"You don't like my grandson?"

"It's not that sir. He's a great captain. But that's a serious life change to consider."

"Then, yes, you may. I believe you are due back in your barracks."

"Yes, I am. Thank you sir."

Rani, in a hurried state, left the Kuchiki Manor and made her way to Squad Six. She walked up to the captain's office and gently knocked on the doorframe after letting out a small sigh.

"Come in Third Seat Tómasu." Captain Kuchiki stated looking down at the papers on his desk. He had moved the lieutenant's seat in front of his desk. "Have a seat."

"Yes, sir."

"Everything all right?" He asked after hearing her soft reply, and finally looking up at her. "Tómasu?"