Hope you guys enjoy the new chapter. (Edit; so I'm writing this as I came back to complete this chapter, and I always read a little bit first so I can know where I left off. And I randomly scrolled to read a random paragraph, and i was lost as fuck because it was in the middle of a dramatic moment lol! I forgot what story this was and surprised my damn self. Total "An I oop-!" Moment


Chapter 40: It all Falls

Tsukimi's (Len's mother) P.O.V.

9:29 p.m.


`I had hoped to talk to Rin's father a little earlier, but he didn't come back home till a moment ago. But it should be fine since she's in her room.' I took a deep breath and wiped the sweat off my hands on the sides of my skirt; slowly walking into the living room, setting down the tray of tea on the small table where he sat, undoing his tie.

The dark-haired blonde eyed me intently and sighed, "Tsukimi, you really don't need to bring me tea when I come back home all of a sudden." Without a hint of emotion in his voice.

I only walked over to sit opposite from him on one of the floor cushions, straightening my posture and focusing my gaze on to him. "It's not solely for you, Rinto. ... I believe we need to re-discuss us." I told him; causing him to raise a brow. So with another deep breath, I continued. "I've done quite a bit of thinking lately, and I see no use of us hiding our situation to the kids any further. They're old enough to read emotions, and I don't find any satisfaction pretending to be your housewife any further. ... I want to say that you're free to go to the woman you're interested in."

My fists shook on top of my lap as silence filled the air.

His brows furrowed as his stare had then turned into a glare. But that was till a small chuckle escaped his lips as he shook his head.

"What's this all of a sudden? We've spent years making sure we kept things as a family, and now you're worried of them getting older and reading emotions? ... I see nothing good out of suddenly telling them we're divorcing. It's bad enough we have a son that resents you and doesn't talk to me." He blatantly stated as he reached over to grab his cup of tea to take a small sip.

I couldn't help but bite my bottom lip a bit, but quickly forced myself to stop. `D-Don't let him get to you...' I mentally told myself, repeatedly.

"I-I know we've spent years putting up this mask for them, and you're fine with the way things are; but I'm not anymore" I retorted. "And because I find things wrong, I've already went to Len to apologize for all of the things I've done, explained why, and came to a point of there being plans to work on our relationship. And in truth, my kids are the only type of relationship I need to strengthen."

"And what do you mean by my kids? They're both of our kids, and I still think it's reckless to expose our separation, Tsukimi." He sharply told me.

"But you think we should continue to be a big happy family while you go to work, visit your little girlfriend while I clean the whole damn house to myself, wash your clothes, organize your stuff, lie and tell you I love you every damn time we're in front of either on of them? All because you're content with it?" I nearly choked up near the end as I felt my heart begin to ache, as well as my face heating up with me knowing what is to come as tears formed the more I stared at that blank expression on his face, because I knew he could care less. We've been dead ages ago... " L-Look. I'm sorry for things being broken, but everything hit hard so suddenly, and you know it, R-Rinto (Hiccup! S.f.x.) " The warm droplets fell freely the more I spoke.

He only straightend his posture and crossed his arms.

Refusing to allow my crying to stand in the way, I urged myself to go on. "I was dealing with a failing marriage and trying to take care of a child who fell into a mysterious deprssion. But if there's one thing I can say I did out of the two of us, is that I tried. And for that, that's where Machiko's husband is right for calling you weak-"

"Who are you calling weak?! And what the hell did you so much try to do?! Len can't even stand you! You should have left him alone instead of harassing him for so long!" He nearly shouted.

And just like that, it was like my heart sank down to my stomach, and I forgot the man in front of me was even my husband... for once.

My hand unconsciously came slapping down on the surface of the table, emitting a loud thud inside the livingroom. "I tried to do what mother should fucking do, and be there for her kids! I failed! I fucking failed! Is that what you wanted to hear all these years? Well there you go!" My words shouted out. "I had to woman up and show that I was wrong; not for you, but for My kids that I tried to be there for! And just because I made mistakes, doesn't mean they can't be fixed."

"L-Lower your voice!" He was taken aback as he stared at me wide-eyed.

"Th-This is how I know you stopped loving me. ... Telling me things you know would hurt me. Sleeping in the same bed as me, over, and over, and over again when I know it's after you got through seeing that other woman. ... You probably thought I was too busy taking care of Len to notice the times you decided to have an affair" and just like that, his expression changed into something completely shocked. I felt my brows furrow as I finally let my bottled up anger seep out, bit by bit.

"Tsukimi ...-"

"Don't try to explain yourself now" I stopped him as I shook my head. "... I want you out of my house. You have a up to thirty days since this is your proper, legal, eviction notice" and with that, I lifted up the tea tray and sat it to the side to reveal the two pieces of paper underneath. One being the eviction notice, and the other being our old divorce paper with my signature on it.

And with that, I rose from my seat and dusted off my skirt. "It's funny, because I'm sure you thought I'd never go through with this. But everything is going to be okay, without you. ... Whenever you want to apologize for not being there enough for our kids, I'll let you handle that on your own. And as far as finances go, I won't ask for a single cent. I just want you out..."

Len's P.O.V.

I stood in utter shock as I finished listening to mom talking to dad in the background till Rin moved away back into her room. "D-did you hear all of that?" She whispered loudly through the phone.

"Yeah..., I-I just can't believe dad, and-. Just; this is a lot to take in" I breathed out as I peeked to my left to see Kaito talking to Gumi. "I'm not even sure if there's anything I can say to dad if he tries to talk to either one of us, because I know it won't be anything good."

"I know. But I'm gonna go check up on mom. It was a coincidence they had that conversation during our phone call." She then said. "I'll text you in a bit. Bye". And with that, the phone hung up.

I couldn't help but slump against the wall next to me and sigh heavily as I slid my phone into my back pocket. Right when I did, Piko came out from the lounge and paused once he saw me.

"What's with that look on your face? Did something happen?" He pipped up.

I only scoffed as I tried my best to hold my anger. "...You know; I never thought much of my dad because he was always to himself. But turns out he's a fucking loser that can't keep his dick in his pants."

"Len! He didn't-!" Piko whispered loudly as he gasped. I silently nodded my head to confirm it. "That's beyond foul; does your mom know?" He then questioned.

"She does. Rin was on the phone with me, and we just so happen to listen in on them arguing in the background. We heard our mom handle the situation. ... It's just crazy to know how she was aware of it for all of these years." I gave a disheartening chuckle as I shook my head.

Piko had only scoffed and crossed his arms, leaning against the wall next to me.

"It's probably because she wasn't ready to handle it just yet. You gotta think of all the emotions she felt. ... Probably had times where she wanted to kill him, hit him, scream and shout at him, cry, and so on and so forth. She at least did what she had to do, cause it's better late than never. ... Now as for you, is there anything that should be said to him?" He then questioned.

"No." I started. "I'm just gonna slap the fuck out of him since she couldn't."

And within an instant, Piko lifted a brow and began to smirk a little. "Oh yeah, you're pissed alright."

"Because that's my mom!" I quickly retorted.

He slowly changed his expression and gave a soft smile. "Without a doubt she is. And because she is, I say you do whatever you got to do. Don't even have back up. This is a family situation, and if she can approach a situation, so can you." And with a pat to my shoulder, he then stepped back. "My taxi should be here. Text me later if anything happens."