Zephyr 10:Unconcealment

Eriol found a diskette in his doorstep. He immediately took it and popped it into his computer.



It was a whirlwind of events. Tamara found herself naked beside her master,and the next thing she knew, they were in front of a judge getting married in civil rites.

"Do you, Earl Williams Harrison, take this woma n as your lawfully-wedded wife?" asked the judge.

"I do," he said in a cold, flat tone.

"Do you, Tamara Da-"

"I do," she quickly replied.

"Then I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Tamara locked gaze with him, and there she saw the terrible mistake she just committed.

The marriage she entered will be a living hell. His cold blue eyes attested to it.

His mouth covered hers, and she suddenly forgot about her worries. All she was aware of was the delightful sensation he was giving her.

Good heavens, he was such a mercilessly good kisser!



It was the night of ther honeymoon. Nadine took Rosemary to see her grandparents. They would be returning tomorrow morning.

Tamara was getting tense again. It was only she and Earl in the house. For one whole night. What should she do if he asks hr to fulfill her obligations to him as a wife in bed? Should she say yes? No?

Or close her eyes and let him take the driver seat?

Earl came into the room and and lied down the bed beside her. "You're still awake?"

"I-I was waiting for you."

"Good, because we need to talk about something really important," he said in a no-nonsense voice.

She gulped. "Really?"

He rubbed his hands together. "It's about our marriage. I want you to bear in mind that I married you only because I value honor and respect for women above all things, and I..I did something improper to you. I married you because it was the right and moral thing to do, despie the fact that you used deception to force me into this situation."

She winced visibly.

"So I only ask of you one thing. Be a faithuful and submissive wife to me."

"I will be a perfect wife," she promised.

He nodded. "I will expect so. Sexually speaking, I have no complaints. You are a very good bed partner who will be at my dispense whenever I want. You proved that to me a few nights ago. I enjoyed it, despite the fact that you were a virgin."

Her face flushed.

Seeing this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. "This is one of the considerations I took in to marry you."

"I am not flattered," she countered.

"I am not interested in your opinion, Mrs.Harrison." He cupped her face. "Has the society knew that I, the owner of the biggest chain of bookstores inthe country, married my own maid, they will surely mock and ridicule me."

She was visibly stung by his harsh words.

Earl knew it. Despite of himself, he suddenly regretted his words. He caressed her silky-smooth cheek with the back of his palm. "So starting tomorrow, you must transform into a real lady. A lady of finesse and grace. Someone who can carry herself well in utmost confidence."

"Am I not that?" she asked quietly.

"You are, but it won't hurt if you learn more."

She sighed.

"I will ask Nadine to teach you." He then stopped talking and simply gazed at her for a long time. Tamara thought she could see fascination, wonder, admiration, confusion and..lust?

Her heart raced. She was starting to get nervous again.

"You are breathtakingly beautiful, Tamara," he murmured huskily. "Oh God, you are a charmer! I suddenly remember why I fell helplessly for your snare, dearest."

Endearment or sarcasm? Tamara didn't know anymore because she was lost in his deep, passionate kiss.



Eriol was startled by the sudden lights that flooded his room. He turned around and saw Nakuru standing by the door.

"You look so intensely involved with your work that you didn't notice you're squinting in the dark already," she explained.

"What time is it anyway?" she asked.

"5:11 pm."

"Call me 49 minutes later."

"Hai!"



Tomoyo was in the lawn playing with Rose when a car stopped in front of the gates. From there, out came a tall broad-shouldered man with brown hair and familiar face features.

When he drew closer, she realized that it was the same man she saw in the picture in Kaho's room!

"E-Excuse me, is Kaho Mizuki here?" the man asked.

"Don't you mean Kaho Hiragizawa?" she asked

He laughed. "Are you kidding? Kaho considers him only as a younger brother."

The laughter sounded familiar. Tomoyo then realized who it was. "Terada-sensei?"

He blinked. "Do I know you?"

Nakuru went out from the house. "Tomoyo!!" Se then saw who just arrived. "Mr.Terada! What are you doing here? Master Eriol will kill you if he sees you here!"

Terada turned grim. "I want to see Kaho, now!"

Tomoyo stood up, confused. "I told you, Kaho is already married! They already have a daughter in fact!"

"Impossible!" he exclaimed. "Eriol is.."

"Don't you dare say it!" hissed Nakuru, holding Rose tight.

"But it's the reason why Kaho didn't marry him. It's the reason why Kaho andI had an affair."

"Y-You and Kaho?" she gasped

Terada sighed wearily. "He didn't tell you, did he?"

"Tell me what?" Tomoyo wanted to know.

Nakuru shut her eyes tight in horror while Rose was innocently watching everyone.

"He's impotent, Tomoyo," revealed Terada. "Now will you please let me talk to Kaho."

Tomoyo hid her shock beneath a calm expression. "She is not here. Now please leave."

His shoulders slumped. "I won't stop coming here until I see her and talk to her. Tell Kaho I want to see our child."

Nakuru looked down at Rose and back at Terada. The day she and Eriol so feared has come.

The day Rose finds out who her father really is.


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