"Yes," Midori replied. "A younger brother..."<em>The son my father wanted when I was born</em>she thought bitterly. She smiled Tai.  He was a pleasant man and he was doing his best to make an unwanted bride feel welcome. She felt her nervousness melt a little, and began to relax. When midnight approached, she took  his hand, frowning a little when he extended his other arm and a beaming Ethan slid underneath it. She tensed a little at the site, then reminded herself that they weren't married yet and relaxed again.  She would discuss Ethan after they were married.<br/><br/>In the meantime, she followed this man who was to be her husband wherever he chose to lead her.  She really had no choice in the matter.  She did, however, motion for Sumi to follow.