Chapter 3

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After what seemed like hours, the lady finally made it back to the estate. At the gates two guards stood watch. One of them spotted her as she was approaching towards them. His expression went from stern to relieved. As it turned out, the entire household was worried. The lady had not returned at her usual time.

Running towards her the one of the guards shouted,

"My Lady! You have returned! The Lord is very worried. Are you alright My Lady?"

Though slightly overwhelmed by the guard's outburst, the lady proceeded to respond.

"Yes, I am quite alright. Nothing malicious happened to me while I was out. I had a slight delay in the Rukon District. Please, inform My Lord all is well."

Nodding eagerly, one of the guards flash stepped away to inform the Lord of his Lady's return.

Exhausted, the lady wanted a hot bath. Knowing her husband's worrisome persona, she decided to see him first.

In another part of the estate, a handsome man was pacing back and forth.

This handsome man, happened to be the Lord. He helps a very important role as a nobleman and in the 13 Court Guard Squad. Despite being quite well-known in Soul Society, The Lord didn't really care for his high status. What brought him the most joy is his wife, The Lady. She is someone who he simply adored and would give up everything just for.

The Lord is also quite protective of the The Lady as well. If The Lady was gone and didn't return at a designated time, he would be filled with worry. Much like he is right now.

As The Lord, paced he muttered over and over again, "Where is she? She should be home by this hour."

Unknown to The Lord, the door to his private chambers slid open. Emerging through the doorway was The Lady, his beloved wife. She walked forward and said, "My Lord, I have -" She was cut off in midsentence. Her husband ran over and wrapped his arms around her into a tight embrace.

While still in the right embrace he murmured,

"Hisana. Oh, my sweetest Hisana. Where were you? He released his wife from the embrace and stood face to face with The Lady.

"I was getting very worried! I thought something happened while you were out."

The Lady took a moment to breath before answering her husband. "Byakuya. Calm down my love. I am alright. Just had a small delay on the way back, that's all.

Byakuya's eyebrows raised in surprise.

"A delay?" he repeated. "What happened out there?"

Hisana proceeded to tell him the entire story that took place at the snack shack. Byakuya carefully listened to each work his wife said aloud. His eyes then widen when Hisana began to describe the white-haired boy she had met earlier.

"You see, as I was eating, this boy with white hair and turquoise eyes -"

"Hold on!" Byakuya interjected. "A boy with white hair and turquoise eyes?" How was possible? Was this the same boy from that night?

Hisana looked at him confusingly. "Yes, the boy matches that exact description. Why do you ask?"

Her husband was unsure on how to answer her question.

Byakuya thought it'd be best to tell her the truth.

"Hisana." He began nervously. "I never told you this because, I usually don't discuss my World of the Living assignments at home."

Hisana was beginning to feel slightly irritated. "Yes, but what does this have to do with my story?"

He could sense Hisana's irritation and frustration growing so now wasn't the time to stall.

"Hisana. I know that boy. The boy with white hair and turquoise eyes." Byakuya took a deep breath before making the full confession. "That boy, I performed a konso on his soul."

Author's Note: Hi everyone. After a month or so I've finally updated Searching for the Answer. As always work has been keeping me very busy during the day. Cause I use the computer pretty much all-day, I don't even want to look at my laptop at home. But I do use it from time to time. The story is not yet complete and chapter 4... Well, let's just say I have ideas in my head and have yet to write them down. I made a promise to myself that no matter how busy life can get, I will make it my goal to complete this story. Many thanks to everyone who have read, reviewed, and added to their favorites Searching for the Answer. All of your support is greatly appreciated.

~FOREVERADISNEYGIRL