Ch-40: Returned Home

A wise man once said, "Whatever may be the reason you are being scolded now, is irrelevant in next 15 years." So I am placing my full hope on the wise man, please save me from my mother. I can surely guess my lifespan's gonna reduce by 20% today, to recover the injuries going to be inflicted on me by that dreadful pair of slippers.

I prayed as 'we' entered, consisting of me, Lady Kukaku, and a curious Vice Captain Rangiku, both arguing on their top voice at midnight. We entered through the gates, one creaking loudly signifying our useless presence even more. I just want to sleep now in my room devoid of any problems please, but my bad luck have reached impossible amounts nearing infinity.

I clenched the door handle, and as I applied little pressure, it opened with a 'kacha' sound. And I got to see my mother, dressed in her night gown, staring bullets at me from the drawing room sofa. My dad, who usually have the urge to know whole about the world from a small newspaper, was also paperless, and looking at me with pity.

I signalled by blinking to both the ladies to stay outside while I handle the situation. I know it's very unproffessional to let a lady wait outside, but my life is more important. I ran on toes towards them, and said with a feeble tone, "guess I am back".

They unexpectedly answered something, which blowed my mind, "We were expecting your return, but you boy will have to face a lecture session from both of us for delayed informing of your departure." What the hell! What information, why expecting, are they really mysterious like Ichigo's father? Or did something happen while I was gone? Could they have caught wind of me blasting around in Soul Society?

I coudn't think of anything, so without further ratting my insignificant brain, I opened my phone, which rang at the perfect time, considering my situation. The sender of the message is...Urahara! According to the message, he sent a letter to my parents, informing them about my disappearence as a sudden 'school trip' which seems feasable as a bunch of my classmates were also with me. 

The sudden message to them was sent by post, and that damn Urahara wrote it from my POV. How in avocado frick did he copy my signature, and even my way of writing, making parents believe such fake. But that came handy as it atleast reduced my reserved scolding by 50%.

Before I could say anything, mother asked, "Did you make new friends there? Or did you travelled alone like always." I said in refusal, "That Ichigo was also with me, leading the trip", she continued, "But I doubt he doesn't talk to you anymore, he is popular with the girls, unlike someone."

I couldn't stop myself from reveiling the fact that two ladies were waiting for my signal to enter, but that will be a double edged sword, as she may kick me out of the house. So I started slow, "Mom, I even invited some friends, can they stay here for the night." 

"What? Only this night, we are going to stay here from NOW! For indefinite time" It was Rangiku, she easily crashed all my plans to reconcile with my mother, and just dashed inside to argue. And my god that worked soo well, as both my parents stood up seeing such scene, whereas Lady Kukaku joined us. 

They both introduced themselves, "My name is Rangiku Matsumoto, and Ridhiro is my friend, or something more if he wishes (winking)." My parents were visibly turning into stone, or was it my illusion, because, the air suddenly became heavy. My father had a shocked look on his face, and mother's eyes were fixated on Rangiku's revealing clothes with disgusted look.

Lady Kukaku continued, "Kukaku Shiba, nice to meet our benefactor." She only introduced with one line but her grace emnating from the sentence blinded four of us. This time my mother had a proud look, so much so she even ignored Kukaku's revealing clothes. And guess my father will remain shocked for the rest of the night.

I quickly finished dinner, and both the ladies went to occupy my room. And I was stuck back to listen the lecture, which was cut short by mom's sudden urge to know about my relationship with the ladies, "How did you meet them, is the blonde girl really your classmate, tell me the details about everything you know related to them, do you like anyone of them, or maybe BOTH!" Stop it's embarassing, her barrage of questions were becoming faster and too personal.

All the questionaire ended after an hour, as I had to create an hypothetical situation of lady Kukaku, being a long time friend of Rangiku, lost their car keys hence staying in my home. The answer seemed to not fully convince her, as her eyebrows were still crooked. Father was chill, and even said, "Best of luck son, Rangiku is good, I support you even if you marry Kukaku, heck even both." 

And hence started another verbal war between them. As I entered my room, suddenly a sweet yet dreadful scene appeared in front of my eyes, as I had forgotten the number 1 rule to follow in anime, knocking the door before entering. You forget that, you stumble upon them changing their clothes coincidentally at the same time.

I was ready to be beaten by some random stuffs flying towards my face, but...nothing happened. Not even some vulgar words. Rangiku said, "You should have said earlier, if you will sleep with us" Hey the meaning is inappropriate, who speaks like that. I just made a mocking face and crashed upon my bed, trying to calm my mind, and have a good rest.

Then, the only worst thing that could happen in such situation, happened. Both of them slept beside me. I was just trying to mind own business, and after my mom sees us first in the morning, I know I have many explaining to do.