After Gojo handled my sticky situation which he caused, I made it home safely and it was 9 at night. Walking inside the traditional Japanese house I lived in, my feet touched the tatami flooring. I moved past the kitchen to see it dark, then the living room to see everyone except Naozumi there. I'm assuming my son went to sleep.
"Hey," I called out, staring at them from afar. "Once Satoru comes back we're all having a talk this instant. I know something is going on and I can't be living in the dark." I sternly said as I sighed. I tell myself that they did this to protect me but it caused more harm than they expected.
"Ena, come sit down." My mother-in-law gestured to me, and I made my way to her because I wasn't going to stand all day and be stubborn about this. A pregnant woman needs her sit down time because her back is in constant pain of holding 3 babies.
Once I sat on the cushion, my weight sunk down as I stretched my legs and arms out and yawned. "Is Nao asleep?" I double checked to make sure my assumption was correct. The house is never quiet unless my son is asleep.
"Yeah, I put him to bed." Yuji raised his hand. "He couldn't calm down because he worried so much about you."
A quick twinge of pain shot through my heart. My poor baby must've been crying for me to come back home. The image of Nao's reddened eyes and nose made me feel horrible. I'm pretty sure Gojo did his best to help our son, but since Nao loves me more he easily complies to me.
"Sensei did his best to calm him despite it being his own child." Yuji added and I mentally sighed, already seeing how hard Gojo was trying to make our son calm down about my unknown whereabouts. I bet Gojo told Naozumi that everything will be alright and daddy will save mommy, or something along the lines of that.
A few minutes past and Gojo finally arrived home.
"Sorry guys! I didn't mean to keep you waiting!" Gojo playfully said, skipping over to where everyone was gathered. There was no denying that he had a big suspicious smile on his face. It gave me the creeps because his outer appearance looked more ticked off than his usual carefree persona. I don't understand why he had to hide what he's feeling because nothing is okay.
Gojo planted himself next to me, making it really clear that he's sorry by clinging onto me. He wrapped his arms above my growing belly and leaned on me with his head under my arms next to my bosom. This man-child… I willingly accepted Gojo because I know he's going to try harder to show that he's sorry. I get his reasoning why he wanted to protect me from the truth yet he made everything worse. I'll forgive him just this once so we can focus on fixing this situation together. Gojo also relaxed from my unfetter body molding to his touch.
"I'm sorry baby." Gojo sincerely whispered loud enough for me to hear but not the others. His voice vibrated on my belly as he secured his arms.
Running my hands through his white hair, I accepted his apology because there's more to it that he's going to announce to everyone. "I know you are. Next time do better. I was close to death's door if it wasn't for encountering Nanami and him letting me off the hook." One day I'll give him my thanks. He saved me from getting killed. It wasn't an easy choice for him to disobey the higher ups but I'm glad he did.
Then the real talk began,
Gojo came clean about the true intentions of the higher ups as he used Yuta as his alibi. I didn't know whether I should be shocked, angry, confused, or all three of them. To me, it didn't make sense how they wanted to switch up their minds to kill me. Why did they see me as a threat now? What are they so afraid of? I have no power to control Geto, perhaps Sukuna but I'm not wicked. I would never want to put my family in a dangerous position. The higher ups are up to no good… I can feel it.
In addition, I chimed in on my part about what happened to me when I ran out of the house. "What Nanami said to me and what you told me are similar; however, I don't think that's all of it on the executives' behalf. The higher ups are hiding their real objective. It's just no way they would backtrack their plan of using me as Geto's bait then later on accuse me of betraying society. I find it suspicious, and that granny you capture should reveal some new information." I clenched the fabric of my pants, feeling the spandex material in the palms of my hands. My anger was boiling inside of me. It's not going to be easy to crack the curse user. There might be a binding vow between the two parties… It only gets complicated the more I think about it. My head began to hurt as I closed my eyes.
"Sweetie, I've taken care of everything." Gojo slipped out from my arms and pulled me into his in return. His sweet warmth and loving arms made me feel protected as my heart eased from my troubled thoughts. "That Toji copycat is dead and the granny is still alive and well. Tomorrow we can investigate the granny." He pressed his soft lips on my head to sink in our tomorrow plans into reality.
What hurts the most is that the higher ups will even clump our son into this mess. Naozumi has no relation between me and Gojo and the higher ups. I'm willing to sacrifice anything to keep my babies alive. As their mother, I won't let anything or anyone touch them. If they do, I will cut them down. The higher ups should be messing with me and Gojo rather than targeting the household.
Sukuna's mouth appeared on Yuji's face as he spoke to me with malice in his voice. "My dear Ena, I'll have you know that if any scumbags try to lay a finger on you, I won't let them see another day. They will meet immediate death and see me in hell."
"I see… It's to protect your little bride inside of me huh? That's hurtful yet reassuring." It's nice of Sukuna to still act like my protector, but he's not doing this because he wants to, but because he can't afford to lose someone precious to him. He's been waiting over many years to be with his lover, who's residing in my womb. This situation would be totally different if Nozomi's soul wasn't in this world. Sukuna wouldn't turn his head to me. If I have no value in his eyes, there's no need for him to care. "What will the Gojo clan do?" Since my life, the clan leader's wife, is being falsely accused and tried for death, will they do something about it? Or just walk away because of the situation.
"Satoru has told them, but they're still skeptical." My father-in-law said. "We'll inform them on Satoru's behalf very soon. I know most of them will believe us… it's only if the other clans will."
That does pose a threat if others don't believe because we'll be back to square one. The grimy outcome caused my heart to sink further down my chest.
Another thought popped inside my head. How did Gojo find me? It wouldn't have been easy. He would have to search throughout Tokyo just to locate me.
"Satoru, how did you find me?" I shifted my eyes up at him, and he showed me a toothy grin.
"Because I am your husband. Of course I will know your whereabouts." Gojo confidentially said, tapping the tip of my nose with his finger.
However, Gojo's statement was soon dissipated by Yuta's snarky remark to lighten up the air. "But didn't Fushiguro call and informed you that he spotted Ena-sensei at the school? Isn't that right, Itadori?" Yuta shifted the spotlight to Yuji who easily backed up his claim.
"Uhhh, yeah. Sensei was like 'Megumi?! You spotted my wife?!' And so forth."
On the other hand, Gojo was dying in his spot for lying to me. If it wasn't for his students, then he wouldn't have been able to capture the curse users. Instead of feeling annoyed by him lying, I just laughed because Gojo obviously couldn't win against the truth and his students. My chest heaved up and down from laughter as I snuggled closer to Gojo. That small snippet of laughing helped lift up the stress on my soul. Everybody wants me to be happy for my own health and the babies. I'll try to at least.
Knock knock knock!
Suddenly, everyone's heads were turned to the knocking on the front door. It was rapid knocks as if someone was trying to escape from being murdered and needed help asap. "Satoru, you have another visitor this late at night?" I asked, a bit confused because it's already dark outside. Who would come here? Unless there were more assassins being bold about killing me with people inside the house. I'm surprised that assassins weren't scared to face off Gojo, who shifted the balance of this world. Curse users are in hiding because Gojo is feared by many. I wonder how much the higher ups were paying these weak assassins?
"No…?" Even Gojo was confused as he thought about who it could be too. "I haven't talked to anyone except the people in this house, my clan, and Megumi from today."
Then a familiar voice shouted behind the door. "Sensei, it's Fushiguro and Kugisaki! Open up!"
We all stared at each other for a hot minute, wondering what we should do. None of us wanted to get his students involved. But it wasn't until Gojo got up from his seat to open the door.
"Hi my lovely students! What brings you here to personally seek me at night? You know it's dangerous!" We all heard Gojo's cheerful voice echoing to the living room.
A worried expression took over Yuji's face as his eyes shifted from his teacher handling the situation to where he was located. "Should I hide?" Yuji asked, feeling unsure if they're going to barge into the room.
I shrugged at him. I know his two students aren't that rude to run in here. "It's up to you. Satoru might be able to send them home—"
"AHA! There you are Itadori!" Kugisaki's raging voice rang in the air as her stomping footsteps made her way to us. I guess my predicament was incorrect; she had no self control by how contorted her facial expression was. Her eyes were stemming in madness and hurt. She might wake up Naozumi from his sleep at this point. I need to stop this emotional ticking time bomb from exploding.
Getting up, I grabbed her arm and pleaded for her to calm down. It spooked me to know her rising anger made her skin boiling hot through her school uniform. Kids are indeed scary… "Kugisaki, please control your voice and anger. My son is asleep and I don't want you to wake him up." I gently spoke, extinguishing the fire in her mind and soul. "I understand that you're hurt and confused...but me and Satoru don't want to get you two involved…"
Kugisaki shot me a perplexed look while her brows furrowed. "But why?" She asked, feeling a bit hurt by the fact they're living in darkness too. I'm not sure what they've been through but I'm guessing it's similar to me.
Suddenly, Gojo's voice overpowered mine when I parted my lips. "Ena, it's okay. Just like you, we can't hide it from them even though I want to protect them too." Gojo came walking in the room as he sighed in defeat. Although it sucked on our ends, he knew his students were also capable of handling this situation too. Gojo wouldn't have taken them in if he didn't see any potential in them. "The higher ups are trying to kill Ena because she 'betrayed' society. They gave bullshit answers to all sorcerers while having no evidence to their claim."
"They just want me dead. I am a big threat to an unforeseen plan…" I added.
I didn't know what the higher ups could be scheming about, but it wasn't good if they wanted me and Gojo out of the picture. They want my death whereas they want Gojo to be exiled. The difference in our treatment is visibly seen and messed up. We both were born with a golden spoon, but as a woman with no family, I am nothing in the higher ups' eyes. I'm not special because I'm the last survivor who's now a Gojo member. They labeled me as a Gojo.
Gojo explained the situation to his students like he did to me. "As of right now, I need you two to be careful. I know the school will bump up their security even more as they watch your every move." It would make sense for the higher ups to be cautious of Gojo's students. They can play as our double agents. "Inform the second years too. I don't want them out of the loop either. Be discreet if you ever want to meet up with me, and I'll keep you posted if anything changes. Yuta, can you walk them back?"
"Yes,"
Once Gojo's students left, me and Gojo were in our bedroom.
I sat on the bed with my back hunched over and my hands stroking my belly. My heart felt really heavy and I didn't know how to go on with life. All I wanted was to be happy with my children. I never asked to be Nozomi and have a crazy life. It's like the universe wanted to end my life or make it complicated to where I'll fall into depression. I felt it swimming deeply in my chest anyways. Depression was there to take over any minute now.
"Honey," the bed sunk from Gojo's weight on the mattress. "Look at me," He lifted my chin as our eyes locked on one another. His powerful, glistening blue eyes showed no mercy to those harming his loved ones. As for mine, it has dulled like a diamond losing its shine. I'm at loss. The world was against me when I have done nothing wrong. How can I see through to this dark future? "Baby, don't cry."
I didn't know tears slipped out of my eyes. It kept dropping like an endless rainfall at the tropical rainforest. My vision blurred for a few seconds before clearing out more tears. "I'm sorry…!" I cried, voice cracking from the guilt and pain Gojo has to suffer because of me. My lips quivered as I spoke what's inside my head. It was a small storm slowly forming into a big one. "Satoru, I'm scared for our future. For mine, yours, and our children! My head has a price whereas you're let off the hook like always… So why am I getting punished when I wasn't strictly involved?!"
Gojo couldn't give me a confident answer when nobody knew the answer either. All he could do within his range was to comfort me. Gojo wiped my tears and then cupped my face with his large warm hands as our foreheads touched. "Ena, I wish I knew how to solve this but I don't. I don't want to make any wrong moves to jeopardize my family and friends' lives. You and Nao are my weakness and if I lose any of you, I'm going to go crazy." His clammy hands grabbed a hold of mine and squeezed tightly. I felt his anxiousness following through my body. Gojo composes himself better than me. It's hard to tell what he's feeling from time to time. "My life revolves around the both of you… I will do everything in my power to make sure that you never shed another tear again. Everyone will pay." Gojo pulled back as he scanned my face. His piercing blue eyes were hungry for vengeance and filled with loathing.
But for some reason, I feel like I'm the one to blame because he's married to me. Geto wouldn't have met me if I wasn't close to Gojo, and the higher ups wouldn't be able to target Gojo since he'd have no weaknesses. As for Sukuna, it's evitable for him to be obsessed with me because I carried Nozomi's soul in this body of mine. In addition, Gojo wouldn't even stick his nose into my business because it has nothing to do with him. More tears rushed to my eyes and gushed out. "This wouldn't have happened if you never met me! You wouldn't have to go through this at all! Imagine a life without me—HMPHHH!"
Gojo aggressively smashed his lips against mine to shut me up, and he pulled back with an angry expression. "No! I wouldn't trade you and Nao out for a life without you!" He again crashed his lips against mine. "I love you too much to let you guys go! I will never stop fighting for you and loving you because you mean the world to me! I am willing to sacrifice myself for you!" Gojo didn't let me speak as he repeated his lip crashes with every new sentence he spoke about loving me and Naozumi. "If I didn't meet or marry you, I'm pretty sure I'll be a womanizer."
I can see that happening. Gojo knows he's handsome and he's already cocky about it too. He would be unfaithful from the get-go since he's the embodiment of Aphrodite—look-wise not too sure about the other things the goddess is known for.
"Or a virgin like Nanami since you don't like to commit to anything.I don't see you as the type to smash and dash or go past 2nd base in a relationship because strings are hard to get rid of even if you cut ties."
"Hey!" Gojo pinched my cheek, sulking next to me as I hurt his feelings. "That's not true! Don't change the subject! I'll kiss your sadness away until you're laughing again!" Gojo attacked me with his kisses all over my face until he made my thoughts disappear for the meantime.
A/N: y'all see jjk episode 23? That was fireeeeeee. Fushiguro's domain expansion *chefs kiss* and not to mention juju scroll too lmfaooooo. I can't! They're such big cockblockers XD and the part that got me the most was when Gojo said "you homewreckers'' like nooooo stop lol. Overall, the episode was great! We're all gonna be sad when it ends next Friday ˚‧º·(˚ ˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅ )‧º·˚ can't wait for s2. It's gonna be filled with pain ( ･ᴗ･̥̥̥ )