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Truth? 8

Enough is enough! She couldn't stand it any more. No matter what she tried to convince herself that Ichigo didn't lie to her, her heart knew better. All those things that had happened along with the lack of visits from Ichigo lately, had just proved that he didn't care about her any more. That woman, Miu Ishikawa, was more important to him than her. More important that his sick and ill son!

No, she wouldn't shed any more tears for that damn bastard. She had suffered enough and it was time to move on. Did he think that once he had saved her from being executed, Arrancars and Hollows, he could do this to her? Did he think that when he had her love, he could do whatever he wants? Why couldn't he be faithful to her, like he had promised he would? At least at time like this, when she needed him the most.

A light squeeze on her shoulder had brought Rukia back from her own world. Quickly, she brushed away the tears falling from big violet eyes.

"Are you okay?" the same question that her nii-sama had been asking her. She only nodded; just like usual, as if there was nothing wrong. But Byakuya knew her all too well. He just shrugged off and

helped her pack her things or help with her packed things).

The day she had been waiting for finally arrived. The day that she will be released from this hospital. She disliked hospitals. The smell of antiseptics and dying people made her felt weird. Now, after what she had seen in Miu's ward, she loathed hospitals even more.

"Rukia? What are you doing up? Where are you going?" both Kuchikis turned towards the voice. Kurosaki Ichigo was standing at the door frame in his white doctor uniform. For the first time, Rukia saw the tense on his face. Worried. Without answering any of his questions, she quickly went back for packing.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked again as he walked by her side and took her hands. "Is there something wrong? Rukia?" he added. He tried to look into her eyes but she avoided it and pulled her hands away.

"Go away Ichigo. I don't want to see you anymore," she said; trying to hold in her tears. God! Why was she such a crybaby every time she thought about him?

"What do you mean?"

"What she means is that you should get the hell out of here," answered Byakuya with his icy tone. The older Kuchiki even managed a deadly glare for the Kurosaki.

Byakuya's answer made Ichigo's blood boil. What the hell was that supposed to mean!?

"I didn't ask you, Byakuya. I was asking my wife. So, if you please, I need to speak in private with her," Ichigo said as he turned towards Byakuya.

"She's my sister. Whatever you want to talk about, you can say it in front of me," Byakuya saw that Ichigo was getting angrier. Then he added, "and if you've noticed, she doesn't want to see you anymore. Not after what had happened."

"I'm sorry?"

"We saw you. You with a woman. A hospitalized pregnant woman to be exact. Don't you think it's stupid to check-in on your mistress in the same hospital? You still haven't got your brain, do you? After all these years..."

Ichigo's facial expression changed. Colour drained from his face. 'She knew?' He turned to look at Rukia. Sure enough, tears already rolling down her cheek.

"Rukia, it's not what it seems! I've an explanation for that. For everything," said Ichigo, trying to sound convincing.

"I don't need an explanation! I know what I saw. I'm not stupid!!" she burst out. "To think that I trusted you, loved you with all my heart; it's stupid! I should have known!! You lied to me, Ichigo! I don't think whatever excuses that you have could ever mend this wound that you made! I HATE YOU!!" Rukia exploded as placed her hand on her chest. "It hurts, Ichigo. IT HURTS!!"

"I'm... I... We..." he stammered without finding what to say.

"Sir, everything is settled. We can..." Renji appeared at the door but his words hung loose when his gaze fell on certain orange-haired doctor.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Renji, Nii-sama, let's go. I can't stand a moment more with this bastard," Rukia took her bag. "I don't want to see you anymore," she said before went out from the ward. Renji and Byakuya followed her, leaving the shocked Ichigo behind.

"RUKIA!! Wait!!" called Ichigo. But before he could get near her, Renji stopped him. "What about our son?" Ichigo managed a question as he struggled against Renji's strong arms.

Rukia hesitated for a second. "I'll bring him back to Soul Society as soon as they release him. I don't want you to break his heart like you did to me. He's my life now," she said then continued walking.

Renji knew it hit the spot. Ichigo's knees suddenly became jelly. Colour was totally drained from his face and he couldn't even stand up.

"It's useless Ichigo. We knew what you've done. You got your chance and you broke her heart. I thought I could trust you with her. Now, see the damages you've done to her. Let her go Ichigo. It's for the best for everyone," said Renji in a matter-of-factly tone. He knew Rukia better than him.

"Rukia!!" Ichigo called again but the raven-haired woman already in an elevator with Byakuya. Renji looked at Ichigo for the last time before joining the Kuchikis.


A/N: Yeah, I know. I haven't update in months and this chapter is way too short. Sorry! Should have done better. Don't worry! I'm working on Chapter 9 at the moment. Before this year ends, I'll post two more chapters, if I don't have writer's block, that is.

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