Obligation ( Tendou x Reader - Mafia AU)

Part 19

Epilogue:

The weeks that followed were filled with extremely busy days. Between meetings, dress fittings, rehearsals and so on, you found yourself exhausted at the end of each day. Though the bright side to that was that at the end of each day, you could retreat to the serenity of Tendou's embrace. By the time your confinement had finished you found yourself reluctant to return to your room, though you weren't the only one who wasn't keen on the notion. You had chanced to bring it up one afternoon and the look of misery that came over poor Satori's face had you regretting even thinking about it. However, you did find it reassuring to know that he also wanted the same thing. What you didn't know was that he had wanted you all to himself from the very beginning. The next day, with a little help from some obliging staff, the remainder of your belongings found their way to the room you two now shared.

The wedding, as a whole, was beautiful. It wasn't anything like the small intimate ceremony you had envisioned having one day but, to you, it was a small sacrifice to get to marry the man of your dreams. Even though the last few weeks had been a whirlwind, Tendou had made it all worthwhile. Despite his own busy schedule, he made sure to find time during the day to see you, even if it was just to sneak a quick kiss. If he woke up first, you might find a cup of coffee or some semblance of a breakfast waiting for you and if you were late getting back he'd make sure dinner was waiting. It was really touching just how kind and thoughtful he was being. Someday, when all this wedding nonsense was over, you were going to return the favor tenfold. He had taken such good care of you, making sure you were eating properly, checking in to make sure you weren't pushing yourself, and you wanted to do the same for him everyday.

Despite the hustle and bustle that the day brought, you still found it fairly easy to enjoy it. You were marrying Tendou Satori after all, the only person who had ever found a place in your heart. His beautiful red hair and matching eyes had drawn you in, but it hadn't been his good looks that kept you coming back. It had nothing to do with money or power or anything of the sort. It was Tendou himself that made your heart flutter. The more time you spent together, the deeper your feelings had grown until they were so tangled within that you knew there was no hope of them ever being removed. It was that deep-rooted love you felt for the man before you, his eyes on yours and a smile etched on his lips, that made the traditional vows you recited suddenly seemed all the more profound.

in a flash, the ceremony was over and before you could take two breaths together the crowd descended. Suddenly there was a flurry of pictures, congratulations and a constant stream of people wanting to chat. Honestly, it wasn't until late into the evening, the reception now in full swing and the guests all busy chatting amongst themselves, that you were finally able to breath. You stood at the far end of the room, alone, watching Tendou and Goshiki talk animatedly about something all the while trying to pull a reluctant Semi into the conversation. The room was full of voices and music and it was making you feel a little overwhelmed. You felt warm and stuffy, no doubt partially due to the heavy dress you wore. A quick glance around the room confirmed the horrible lack of windows. Fresh air and a quiet space sounded like just the thing to help soothe your nerves.

If you thought no one would mind, you would have liked to steal Tendou away for this little adventure. Unfortunately, his little group had grown and you just couldn't bring yourself to disturb their merriment. So instead, you slink quietly out a side door and into the house. You didn't really have a destination in mind, just somewhere quiet and away from the gathered wedding guests. However, it seemed like your feet had a mind of their own because you soon found yourself standing in front of the garden door. The last time you had gone through this door had been the night you were abducted and it had been so busy lately that you hadn't really explored outside the house. It's not like you were forbidden from leaving the house per-say, you were allowed anywhere on the property in fact, but there was this small niggling hesitation that had kept you from venturing any further than the safety of a window. Now that you were here, the call of the cool night air was making that hesitation seem smaller and smaller. It only took a moment for your mind to find a happy middle ground. Instead of actually going outside, you'd opted to stand in the open doorway, thus allowing you to get your fix of fresh air while technically still being inside.