A/N: Like always pre-beta version. This one just some crappy chapter that I wrote down before I stopped this story for 3 weeks due to exams. Enjoy!

Truth? 14

When Kurosaki Ichigo entered his office, the first thing he saw was his crying wife. Rukia was standing behind his desk with one of her hands was on the table for support while the other trying to stop the precious tear drops from rolling down. It shocked and hurt Ichigo seeing his wife like that. He was somehow paralysed at the door frame; didn't bother to come inside. Was she crying because of him? Did he did this to her? He thought. Suddenly, the small woman lost her balance. Ichigo's train of thoughts derailed as he quickly went toward her. He caught her in his muscular arms.

"Rukia...what's wrong?" he asked. His voice was filled with pure concern for the wife. But she didn't reply. She continued crying and sobbing in his embrace. One of her hands clasped tightly on Ichigo's white doctor uniform.

Ichigo caressed her back, trying to calm her down from whatever reason that made she broke up. He held her, tight in his embrace. He didn't want to let her go. Not anymore. He will not waste this second chance that he got. He had felt the effects without Rukia in his life and he didn't like that feel one bit. It was too painful for him.

They stayed in that position for five minutes or so. Finally, her cry ceased. His physical therapy was working. He continued on caressing her back and patted for few times. Rukia had calmed down. Only sobs and occasional sniffs were heard. Ichigo released her from his hug.

"Are you okay?" he asked again. This time Rukia produced a nod for him. Her nod satisfied him, only slightly. But it was enough for him. Ichigo led her to the couch. He helped her sat down. Then, he went to a cupboard behind his desk. From the cupboard, he took a bottle of mineral water. He brought it to her. He took the cap off and handed the bottle to her.

Rukia took the bottle with a shaky hand. She drank a gulp. The water helped her calmed down. She took another big gulp.

"Would you tell me what's wrong?" He asked.

Rukia didn't reply. She just sat there right beside him. She didn't mutter a single word. Ichigo patiently wait for her to say anything. He was worried about her. Why wouldn't he? She was crying her heart out when he found her. To make thing worse was he didn't know why did she cry. He knew that he had broken her heart and he had sworn never to hurt her again. If she cried because of him, he couldn't forgive himself.

"Ichigo, I'm sorry," Rukia suddenly broke the silence.

"Huh?"

Rukia handed him the letter from Miu that had been in her hand all this time.

Ichigo took the letter. He quickly scanned the letter before reading it. Few minutes later, Ichigo became speechless. He turned to his wife, then toward his desk where a picture of Miu and some closest friends was decorating the work table. He turned his gaze back to her. Rukia was looking down to her fingers, fiddling with the mineral water that was half-empty.

Ichigo hugged her; surprised her with his sudden act. But she was grateful for his embraced. She took a deep breath of his scent. The intense odor of fresh menthol with a tint of cinnamon, It was really calming for her. Nothing else had this same effects on her other than Ichigo. She loved him even more after she knew what really had happened; disregarding that he should told her everything to her. He must had his own reason by not telling her. She shrugged the thoughts off. Right now, all she wanted was to be in his arms and forget about everything else other than their little son, Ryuu.

Ichigo held her in his arms. They didn't utter a single word. All they need was each other. Ichigo took a deep breath of her scent. How he missed to hold her like this. To be close with her and to spend his time with her. That was all he ever wished for after the three painful months in his life. Living without Rukia was hard and painful.

"Ichigo, I'm sorry. I should have asked you first about her. Instead, I accused you blindly. I'm sorry," Rukia whispered to his ear. She clasped his uniform as she tried to prevent her tears from falling.

Ichigo was tongue-tied. Rukia was blaming herself for all the bad things that he had done. Rukia, she never blame anyone else than herself for whatever happened. She always thought that she was responsible for things that happened between them. She always put others first before herself. That was what he loved about her.

He finally released her from his hug. He placed his hands on her shoulder. He looked deep into her midnight-blue eyes. Then he said, "It's mine. Not yours. I should have told you about everything. You are my wife and I supposed to tell you about her. I didn't what was I thinking when I shouldered that responsibilities. I didn't know why I hid everything about her. I should have known that one day you will find out about her and it will be a huge misunderstanding. But I was so stupid. I thought that it was my problem and didn't concern you. How stupid I was. I should have told you. I'm sorry. I truly am sorry, Rukia. Please forgive me. I love you."

By the time Ichigo finished with his words, Rukia was almost in verge of tears again. Rukia hugged him. Her tears damn finally broke. She sobbed in his arms. Once again, Ichigo stroked her back.

"Rukia, I really do love you. I love you more than anything. I really, really love you," he whispered.

"I love you too," she mumbled.

Ichigo loosen his tight hug. He looked right into her eyes. He mouthed 'I love you ' before he brought his lips closer to hers. They kissed. It felt good- no it felt great. For both of them. It felt like fireworks exploding inside them. Something that they had no been felt for a long time.

They finally broke the kiss for oxygen. Ichigo looked lovingly for his wife. They cuddled on the couch. Ichigo placed his hand around her shoulders and pulled her close. Ichigo placed a long kiss on her strawberry-scented hair.

"I love you, Rukia."

"I love you too, Ichigo."

A/N: How is it? Drop me a review if this story still confusing. And a big thank you for those who reviewed the last chapter!