Chapter 8: Tokyo Bliss

Belle and Mayu agree to meet at 9 pm after her sister finishes meeting other patients. They have at least one hour and a half to enjoy. Besides, their meeting place is a restaurant not far away from their location.

After an hour and a half of having fun, they meet Mayu in the restaurant. She is with two women. They exchange greetings as they sit down.

"This is my older sister Ayako and her co-founder, Saya," Mayu introduces. The lords introduce themselves to them so as the dark prince.

After ordering some food, they start discussing the project.

"First, we would like to thank you for accepting our invitation. I already heard so many things about you from Mayu," Ayako warmly says.

"We are glad to help! Tell us what to do and we will try our best to do it," Leo replies.

Ayako and Saya exchange look and smiles at them.

"It seems easy, but it's harder than you can imagine!" Saya states.

"Especially, if you don't have any experiences with terminally ill patients!" Ayako adds.

"My father, their grandfather died of an incurable disease several months ago..." Jason blurts out.

"Yeah... so we know--- no, we understand the pain the patients undergo. Also their carers' hardship," Mon adds.

"I see~" Saya utters as she gazes at their determined expressions.

"We would like to be part of this amazing project, at least before we leave tomorrow night," Ben says.

Belle presents her idea of providing the patients with their last wish outfits. And also, the lords' and the prince's initiative to donate two ambulances to the hospices under their foundation.

"We are so grateful for your efforts and we can't wait to see you at the event tomorrow!" Ayako says before bowing to them. The two women follow.

They bid goodbye after finishing their hearty meal.

"Where do we go next?" Jay asks when they get out of the restaurant.

"Hmmmm... the night is pretty young!" Ron says after checking the time on his phone.

"How about a bar?" Mon says.

"Not a bad idea!" the others comment. So, they go to a bar just across the street. It's just a simple bar and it's crowded with mostly male customers who look drunk.

They choose to sit at the far end of the bar with fewer people.

"What do you wanna order?!" Belle asks.

"Beer will do. We shouldn't get drunk for the meeting!" Ben replies. They agree. They chat. They laugh. They toast. Then, a phone call.

Ron picks up his phone to answer the video call. Camille laughs as she watches the lords, making silly faces in front of the video cam.

"Hi, darling! How are you?"

"I am missing you!"

"So do I! Can't wait to be there with you!"

She just laughs it off.

"Have fun and keep safe!"

"I love you!"

"Love you!"

Jason sputters his drinks when Ron puckers his lips and gestures kisses.

"Fuck!"

"Disgusting!"

"Eeeeeew!"

The lords comment simultaneously. Ron just shrugs his shoulders while Belle giggles.

"Excuse me, guys. I have to go to the restroom," she says before walking to the other end where the restroom is. The whistles and lustful comments are noticed and heard by the Dark Prince. Because of this, he simply goes to the restroom.

"Hi, pretty. Nice legs!" one of the men comments when Belle walks past them. He ogles at her long and perfectly sculptured leg emphasized by her tight jeans and knee-high boots.

Another man blocks her way by standing and leaning on the wall.

"Uhm... thanks. But, I really have to go!" she says as she tries to walk through the narrow space between the man and the cold wall.

"Not so fast, woman. You look so hot. So, why don't you help us heat our chilling bodies," the third man whispers while smelling her hair. Chills creep on her body when she feels the man's rough hand caressing her neck. She gasps in horror.

"Please... let me go!" she begs.

"We saw come in with a bunch of men, so stop acting cute. We know you're a slut!" the man blocking her way hisses while trying to kiss her. Enraged by his lewd words, she slaps him.

"Bitch!" he slaps her. Belle closes her eyes in fear. But, before his hand even touches her face, a strong arm holds it. She slowly opens her eyes to see Jason gripping the man's arm tight with a dark expression.

"Babe~ seems like we have some problems here?" he says while staring at the three men, making fun of Belle.

"I- is she your girlfriend?!" one of them asks. Jason gives him a grim look and smiles wickedly.

"Tsk! Are you insinuating that I'm lying?" he mutters. Then, he smirks. Belle's world explodes when without a warning, Jason's mouth nudges her partly- open luscious lips.

When Belle recovers from her shock, she tries to push him away, but Jason is fast enough to pull her closer and deepen their kiss.

Jason pulls off when the three men grunt in disappointment. He looks at her before holding her hand as they saunter back to their table.

She pulls her hand when they nearly reach it. He stops and stares at her with his eyebrow raised.

"Don't get the wrong impression. I did it out of conscience!" he says.

"Hah! Excuse me? Dream on. I am well aware of it!" she says defensively.

He smirks and looks at her face. Belle self- consciously touches her cheeks.

" Oh well, why are you blushing?!" Jason teases before leaving her flustered.

"Oi~ be honest! What took you so long? What did you do?" the lords tease as Belle sits down just a few moments after Jason. Belle is quiet. Jason just chuckles as he drinks his beer.

"Oh c'mon! Your reaction sparks more questions!" they continue.

"Stop it. I went outside to answer a call," Jason mutters.

"And we have to go!" Belle exclaims while looking at her wristwatch.

"But seriously, what kind of woman are you interested in?" Mon asks. They others gush.

"We really thought you like Sophia," Ron says.

"Sophia? She's--- I am not sure... but I like her not as a woman. It's more of a sibling," he replies.

"I really can't believe she did that to aunty," Ben blurts out.

"Nobody saw it coming~ so it does sting," Leo adds. Mon agrees.

"But... I think before judging her, you must listen to her story," Belle comments. Then, everyone jolts when Jay slams the table.

"Aren't we going?" he asks coldly.

"Yeah! Let's get going," Jason exclaims as he stands.