Here's the longest among all of the chapter that I've got and thanks for the review a reader gave me! sigh! Wish this is a good one!
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Chapter 5: Of All The Days
My thoughts focused on the red-head man I have seen some hours ago. I saw myself on the bed, lying down on my side, staring at the window. Outside, I could see the moon's brightness…it shone on my image.
I could hear Enishi's snores from behind. I didn't even notice that he was there beside me!
I turned around, my back facing the window. I tried to sleep, closing my eyes and waited for dreams to visit my head…but not even a single came. Maybe something bad is about to happen…who knows?
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Kiyosato Akira sat on the bench, waiting for his name to be called. The agent hid his true identity from friends, family…and fiancée. No one knows, he is just some million yen guy working for the government.
Resting his folded hands on his stomach, he closed his eyes and listened to the silent steps that echoed across the hall. He was called minutes ago for some kind of important appointment but when he reached the place, it was different. He was told that it was a mission.
Finally, a tall woman stepped out from the room he was near at. Akira's eyes opened, his mind became alert.
"You may come in now…boss needs you…" the woman told him.
Standing up, he looked around coolly then he entered the room…it would change her life…the woman he loved…
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I still couldn't sleep, so I decided to get up and walk towards the kitchen to have some tea. Taking the kettle from the cupboard, I filled it with water then settled it at the lit stove.
Taking a chair, I sat on it and waited for the kettle to whistle.
My eyes drifted on the fire under the kettle. It reminded me of something red…the red-head…
"Sir, what seems to be the problem?"
"It's not a problem…it's a mission…"
"After the long break? Darn!"
"Don't joke with me soldier…this is serious business…"
"…"
"You are to escort Mr. Makimotto this night to his main office and back…"
"Easy…"
"But you have to be careful…have this…"
"Neat…these are the files for such a simple job?"
"It's more than that…Makimotto is one of our top governors and his life is at risk…"
"I see…"
"Go on…review that here before Makimotto-san arrives here in my office…"
"Ok…"
The kettle began to whistle, my thoughts snapped. Standing up, I took the kettle by handle and poured it on an empty cup with a tea bag hanging. The steam rose to my nose, it smelled nice.
As I settled the kettle down, I took my cup and walked towards the living room, ignoring the dark path in front of me. The moonlight seems to provide some light for my way anyway.
I then sat down on a couch, sipping my tea as I stared into space. Another thought…another vision…whatsoever…
Silence filled the whole room, only a few cricket chirps could be heard in the background as I sipped my tea.
The door opened, revealing a short and fat man, a hand clinging to his coat. The semi-bald man gave a nod and the others did so.
"You are?" he asked, looking at the man who was holding files.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Makimotto-san…he will be your escort for tonight…" came the reply.
Makimotto grinned slyly as he snorted. "Better be good, soldier…" he told the tall man.
The agent nodded and placed the files neatly at his boss's desk. Then he began to escort Makimotto to his car to start his job. It was simple but unknowingly, hard to do after.
The two were already inside the car and then it began to move. The agent knew where his passenger's main office was…due to the files he was reviewing earlier.
One hand on the wheel and the other on the gears, the agent went guided his sleek car to the destination he was ordered to go to. His passenger sat quietly, looking at the window and looks like as if he was in a hurry.
As the wheel turned, it stopped in front of a building. There was one guard outside and inside looked like as if employees had already gone home.
The cup rested on the small coffee table in front of me, it was already empty and warm. I still couldn't catch any dream…even though my eyes tried to stay closed. It was weird…as if something was about to happen.
"Is this going to take long?" his escort was beginning to get impatient.
"Not that really…I'm just going to get a few files here and there…" came the curt reply.
Akira shrugged and sat on the nearby couch. He was getting really impatient and if ever he wasn't able to get any rest that night, he's going to argue with the big boss…if he can.
In between the paper shifting noises and foot taps, a few silent gunshots and horrid screams were heard. The escort became alert, so did Makimotto. Getting up on his feet, he faced the fat man and grabbed him by the upper arm.
"What the heck do you think you're doing?!" Makimotto scowled at his escort.
"Hear those screams? Let's go…this isn't good…" Akira told Makimotto.
Makimotto was about to protest but then the doors on his office swung open…revealing a killer…
"I've seen you before!" Akira exclaimed, taking his gun from the side. But before he could shout, he found his self flying into air and landing on the hard floor.
"What the heck?" he grunted.
The assassin took a step forward, the light from the lamp on the desk showed his features. Clean face, dark clothes, bloodied cloak…red hair.
"I'm here to take Makimotto out…" he spoke coldly.
Makimotto's opened wide. He took a few steps backward until his back reached the office wall, it made him more terrified.
What is Akira doing now? Is he okay? Is he just fine?
The assassin raised his sword above his head, hoping to hit a part of the fat pig. But before he could be so, something blocked his weapon…a pocketknife?
"Move." He growled.
"I'm sorry but that's impossible…I'm stopping you to do so…" Akira replied.
"Haven't you notice that your gun is missing?"
"I know you idiot…now get out before I put you out…"
A snort. "You can't stop me with that pocket knife…you're too good…"
"I am so…"
"Let's see…"
Standing up, I took the cup and walked towards the kitchen. Taking a soft sponge lathered in soap, I scrubbed the cup and rinsed it after. Not a single sleepy eye appeared on my face. It was still awake…I am still awake.
On what I feel this night, I feel like as if something is about to approach me. My senses alerted me on the door…the front door. I placed the cup on the dish dryer and still my thoughts drifted on the door. Is there something wrong?
I couldn't tell that much really…
I took small steps, going forward towards the door. My hand automatically reached out the door knob…then it paused. My face downcast…
"Akira?" I asked myself. "Is there something wrong with my anata?"
Silence again…
I feel like I was going to cry…then, a knock. This very night? It might be the redhead...what does he want? What is in store for him here?
I didn't care and just opened the door. It revealed a man, dressed smartly and neatly. He wore an expensive coat and to what I see he must be important here in this town…maybe.
"Yes?" I asked…it wasn't the redhead after all.
"Good evening. Is Yukishiro Tomoe here?" he asked seriously. I could tell something was wrong.
"I am…come in."
"I heard that you are Kiyosato's fiancée, right?" he asked, stepping inside our apartment
"Yes…"
"I have some news…it's about Akira." Those words made me stand still, it was terrifying and shocking to hear.
'Please don't say anything bad…not this night please…'
"He's dead."
Upon hearing those words, I don't know how to act. What is this? Why is this happening? This isn't true…tell me…this isn't true…
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