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Chapter 4 - Chapter 04 : Soulmate?

After the ceremonie of coming in age at the age of fifteen, Belzebuth is working for himself now. So, he began his work as a farmer at his parents' farm. And there is also his childhood friend Takeru working with him and his father and some other people. And here the two friends discuss.

[So? Did you confess yesterday?]

[No, I haven't been able to.]

[But why? Last time you've told me that you haven't because she was busy, and the time before because there was an urgency and now what?] Takeru asked baffled. [If you don't do it now then when? Someone might be taking her home, if you don't hurry, you know?] He continued, his lips twitching.

[I-I know that but when I aproch her it's like, …... like, …... I don't know.] Belzebuth muttered.

[Then what? You will stop because you can't control your heart? Just go and tell her today evening, I've already told her to wait for you.] Takeru roared.

[W-wh-wh-what did you say!?]

[As I've already told you I've told her to wait for you this evening, so you better do it properly now, I know that you'll be able to.]

[Yo-you sure do something to make my heart stop you know that? But well, I'll do my best.]

[Yeah, you better do that. I don't want to have anyone else to become my brother-in-law~, and I also think that she feels the same for you.]

(Takeru's POV)

My name is Takeru, I'm nineteen. Belzebuth and Miranda were my childhood friend and there was also my little sister Ayane. And after my and Miranda ceremonies of coming in age we have to be separate because me and Miranda have to work so I've decided to work in the farm of Raphaël, the father of Belzebuth, and Miranda had decided to remain with her parents and help with the chore and other stuff like that. And at the age of sixteen my income was stable and able to sustain me and another person so I decided to propose Miranda. At that time, she has let some tear of joy that have surprised me because I didn't expect that reaction at all. After a year we received our first kid, a little girl, her name is Yui. She is a really energetic child. And after some time when Belzebuth and I were working, I've remarked that when I speak about my little sister he was listening with more and more interested face. It's at that time that I've known that he was in love with my sister. But he has to wait until she come in age to be able to marry her, so now that she was in age he is hesitating for some reason. My sister, Ayane, was three years old less than Belzebuth. But in my opinion the age doesn't matter. And also when there was a time I discuss with my sister and became discussing about Belzebuth she always ask me more and more question before parting with each other, there was also a time when I told her that Belzebuth was interested in someone, and she have asked me about that person character but I haven't answered her but then asking her a question "why are you interested in someone he is interested in?" the moment after she became really red faced, and escaped the question by saying that I were teasing her, but in reality I wasn't and that someone is her. And when I've told her to wait for him today, she was really excited. I expect Belzebuth to confess properly this evening.

[Thanks. So will Miranda bring you meal today with Yui?]

[Yeah, I think she told me that she also will bring some to you Too.]

[Really? I look forward to it, the meal she prepares are all really delicious, I envy you to be able to eat that everyday and what more you alway eat with Yui.]

[Hahaha. You say that now but when you'll get engaged with Ayane you'll debate with me that hers is more delicious, I already see it coming.]

[It's true that I've never eaten the food she prepares.]

At noon Miranda and little yui came, bringing with them sumptuous dish. Belzebuth's parents also came bringing lunch. After eating, Yui approached Belzebuth to ask him to play cat and mouse.

[Uncle Belzebuth, let's play cat and mouse!] She asks.

[Yui, that's not good you know, your uncle and Dad are still going to work later.] Reprimanded her mother. To wich Yui start sulking.

[It's nothing Miranda, its not that tiring to play with her, it will heal my mental exhaution.] Said Belzebuth.

[You always say that but, in the end, you end up corporately exhausted.] She retorted

[Ugh, that's not really the case, it's just a little sweat don't worry.]

[YYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!] Cried little Yui upon hearing this.

Seeing this family, Raphael and Elena are beginning to lose patience as they also wanted to play with their grandchildren. So, they started to pressure Belzebuth to get married and have a child. They didn't care who his to be wife would be they just wish that his family is in good condition.

[Come Yui, I'll be the cat first and you the mouse] Belzebuth said making the pose of a cat.

[Okay, uncle today you won't be able to catch me!] Said Yui while starting to run away.

And like that the evening have come. After playing with Yui, she and Miranda with Elena, Belzebuth's mother made their way home, Yui still seemed to not have her fill still so she was now brooding, she was after all just a three years old child. This evening, Belzebuth decided to confess his love to Ayane.

[Well, will I be able to do it now. NO, it's not a question of being able to or not, I must, now that Takeru have given me that chance, I'll not waste it.]

[Ah! Here you are I've been waiting for quite long time you know? It's not good to make a lady wait you know?]

[Sorry about that, I've received a little task after having finished my work. Again, I'm really sorry.]

[No. Don't worry, I'm just teasing you. To be honest with you, I've just got to be here a few minutes ago. You're as serious as ever with your work as I can see and as I can hear from big brother huh.]

[No, not that much. But yeah, I must work hard to prepare for my life for when I get married so....]

[That's right, big brother has told me that you were interested in someone, so have you confessed yet?]

[Hahaha, so he has told you that huh. Well, I don't have confessed as of yet.]

[Is that so, I think you shouldn't take too much time or she will be taken away you know?]

[That's right. That's also what Takeru said this morning, you two really are siblings]

[Well, that's that. So why have you made me wait for you today? Have you something to tell me or something to give me?]

[That's right. I've made you wait for me because of something.... Ayane, would you be willing to be my bride? I know I'm not that good looking and not that rich but I promise you that I'll make you happy with all that I have.]

[W-w-what did you say!? But I thought that you were interested in someone else. So why are you proposing me instead? I don't understand.]

[What are you talking about, I've just told you that I'm interested in someone, but not that it's not you. So, I'll tell it again, Ayane, I love you, I would like to make a family with you, so would you like to be my wife?]

[I-I-I can't give you an answer right now so can you give me some time?]

[Sorry I didn't mean to take you aback, you can take your time but please let me know the answer as soon as possible, well if that possible that is, but please.]

[We-Well all right. So, see you next time.]

[Goodbye, and also goodnight.]

[Yeah, you too.]

(Ayane's POV)

My name is Ayane, I'm fifteen years old. During my childhood, I used to always play with Belzebuth, Miranda and my older brother. But after Miranda and my brother have come in age, only I and Belzebuth were left and so we were playing a lot here and there. But after two years Belzebuth also have come to age and also have to work, so I've felt really lonely. During that year, my brother and Miranda, have also been married, that surprised me a lot because I haven't foreseen that they were in love with each other. But it's at that time that I've also begun to have feelings for Belzebuth, and unconsciously begun to always go play where he and my brother used to work, and ask him to play with me when he was taking a break or when he finished his work, but then my brother told me when I've asked Belzebuth to play with me when he has taken a break that I shouldn't do that because he'll be tired when he will retake his work after, and when I was going to yield, Belzebuth sudenely said that he doesn't mind it so after that I've been playing with him every now and then. And before I knew it my love for him has developed to a level that I've not foreseen. And when my brother has told me that Belzebuth were interested in someone, I thought that my world was going to crumble because the thought that he was loving someone else and not me has crossed my head. But then, the evening of that same day, he has proposed me, that really has taken me at reverse that I've told him to give me some time, time that I don't have need. I should have just accepted at that time, but I don't know why I've asked him time. It's decided, I'll accept him today, I'll ask big brother to tell him to wait for me, yes let's do that.

The morning after, I've encountered my big brother and I've told him to tell Belzebuth to wait for me this evening. And then I've gone to my chores for the day.

Meanwill, in the farm of the parents of Belzebuth, two figures were discussing, these was Belzebith and Takeru.

[Hey, Belzebuth, so? Have you confessed to her?]

[Yeah, you can say that, but now I'm anxious about waiting for the reply from her. There are many questions that pop out of mind, and if she rejects me, and if she says that there was someone else that she loves and not me. But I'm a bit relieved that I've been able to talk to her.]

[Hahaha, you really are overthinking it. Don't worry, I think that she just was taken aback by your sudden confession.]

[You sure about that?]

[Yeah, yeah, by the way she told me to tell you to wait for her this evening, I think that she's going to reply you, maybe, I don't really know, but she seems to be really happy.]

[That so? That make me more anxious.]

[Don't worry man, you'll have her.]

[I hope, let's make work be finished forward today.]

[Hahahaha, you look forward to it now? But that's fine by me, so that I'll be returning home forward today.]

The work that day have been made especially well and rapidly finish that even Ra0hae was astonished. And then Belzebuth has gone to meet with Ayane.

[Hey, how are you, Ayane? Takeru have told me that you were waiting for me.]

[Hello, I'm fine thanks, yes, I've told him that. It's about what we have talked about yesterday.]

[Ah, that, okay then, so what is your reply?]

[Ah... Hum...yeah, my reply... I..... I-I also love you Belzebuth, and also want to be with you, if you really want me, but are you sure you want someone like me? I'm not even beautiful nor good looking.]

[What are you talking about, it's not because you are beautiful nor good looking that I love you, I love you because you are you. And even then, you are more beautiful than what you say. It's you that I love and I will love you forever and ever.]

[I-Is that so, thank you for loving me despite me being so clingy, and a bit childish.]

[Hey, that's my line. It's me who should thank you for loving someone like me.]

[Hehe, so can you, hum hmm, c-can you give me a kiss?]

[K-kiss? W-well, why not?]

*mmuuhh*

[O-okay, now let me accompany you to your home. It's late already, your parents must be worried about you.]

[Oh right, thanks for the offer. Hehe.]

----Next morning----

[So, how have it been yesterday?] Said Takeru seen Belzebuth coming to work.

[You wanna know?] Belzebuth said with a somewhat smug smile.

[Oho, what's with that smug look on your face? did it mean that you've done it!?] Takeru was a little bewildered at Belzebuth.

[Huhuhu, Ayane have accepted to go out with me.] Belzebuth was grinning from ear to ear while saying so.

[Is that so, congratulation then, I'm counting on you "brother-in-law".] Said Takeru with teasing voice.

[I'll also be in your care then, brother Takeru.]

[So? When'll be your wedding?] Takeru asked eagerly.

[We've not decided that yet, but I think it should be in four to five months. I'll discuss it with Ayane sometime later.]

Later that day Belzebuth had gone to Ayane and her parents house to discuss the matter and have received the blessing of her parents and the date have been decided to be after four months from then. From then their life have gone very smoothly, untill….

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