Ch 7. – For How Long?

It hasn't been too long after they left the Akabeako Village. Then Kaoru let out a big sigh. "Lady Kaoru, is something bothering you?" asked Kenshin. "Kenshin, I'm afraid. I'm afraid I'll get caught and get forced to marrying Enishi." Answered Kaoru as tears started brimming in her eyes. Kenshin put his hand on her back moving it up and down to try and soothing her. "Kenshin, how long do we have to suffer like this and keep running away?" asked Kaoru. "To tell you the truth Lady Kaoru, I really don't know. I don't know how long we have to run until we can go back home, but I do hope that soon all of this will end and we would be able to marry anyone we desire." Answered Kenshin. "I hope so Kenshin, I hope so..."