3rd Chapter

Once again, that moron has stirred up some trouble and what's worse is that he did that in this bar. Just from what happened, because of him being simply himself, I could lose my job once the local precinct is contacted. Jin doesn't know that I work at this kind of hour and that I have a rather peculiar work with a high chance of my face being destroyed.

Collecting all of my composure, I walked up to them and got in the middle of the two men arguing before things can get extremely messy. Knowing the other guy, that could happen in any second. I asked the other man what is his problem in a polite manner.

"Oh that man is my problem!" he pointed to the man he's arguing with, "He boob-grabbed my girl and tried to kiss her!"

I don't know where to begin with, he really is nothing but a low-life pervert who likes to make troubles and follows him wherever he goes. I can see it now, Jin scolding me because of this bastard.

I'm seeing red

"I really apologize for what this idiot has done to you and your girlfriend. Please worry no more. The management will take care of him." I said while smiling apologetically.

The man just huffed and went back to his seat where his girlfriend is sitting. I got to say that dude has a taste, even with the dim light, I could say she's drop-dead-gorgeous with a big pair of knockers.

I dragged the guy I met earlier this day outside the bar to talk some sense into him. "You moron! What the hell were you thinking molesting a taken woman in front of her lover?!"

He picked his ear using his pinky, "Geez flat board... You're loud as usual."

As usual?! It wasn't that long after I left that hellish district and we just met today! I didn't even talk to him that much when we hid at whoever the owner of that house... if you even call that pigsty as a house.

Irritated, I kicked his ankles.

"Fuck! That hurts! Ta' hell was that for?!"

"You jerk. Do you know how you are putting my job in danger?! Because of that trouble you made, the manager nearly called the precinct!"

He snickered, "No wonder why ya are so jittery. Fishface know no shit that ya working in such place."

"Oh screw you, you perverted moron."

My God, please help me. Help me to be tolerating of this idiotic man and his actions towards not only to me, but with the actions that affect other people. Is he dense or what?!

"Fuu..."

Oh great. That voice. It's the voice that has came forth from hell, the voice of the Grim Reaper of the Netherworld and the voice that depicts that I'm ruined and my daily income flying away like a free caged bird. The world must hate me today. First, I was attacked by those scumbags then my pride as a woman was wounded by a perverted whose name is unknown to me who also happened to be guy who just saved me. Second is that the very same man who saved me caused some trouble at the bar and this.

I'm afraid to face Jin. He doesn't know that I work at this kind of place, atmosphere and time. He had always thought that I'm just in the house doing some of my mundane school works. As much as this job is dangerous, I can't just let it go! Most of my savings came from this work!

I nervously turned. Despite his calm exterior, I know that he's pissed. I've seen that expression after he interrogated a criminal and pissed him off in the process. It was the most subtle expression, calm and collected outside but inside he's fuming.

"Why are you here of all places?"

"Er... I-"

I was about to answer him when that jerk butted in and said something that he will regret saying to Jin. "What else? 'Tis broad works here, isn't obvious."

"Oi!"

This man is so infuriating. I've never encounter such a person that can make me angry in such long period of time. Has he no tact? The nerve of this man.

Jin took off his glasses and rubbed his temples in frustration. "I knew that you were in some kind of a conspicuous racket during nighttime behind my back, but it never occurred to my mind that you'll be working in such place Fuu."

He knew? Of course, it's Jin, what am I expecting? His intuitions are always spot on. Why am I getting so worked up on? Well, now I feel stupid. Nevertheless, I still feel guilty for hiding this to him. He may now know that I work late night behind his back, but he just found out I am working in such kind of work.

All I could do is say sorry to Jin for hiding it and for trying to hide the truth from him. There was no use for it. I felt it, deep inside my heart, that he will find out eventually or that he already knows. I guess I just made him worry about me. He does have a responsibility and a promise of some sort that he gave to my father. I am nothing but a headache to Jin.

"Are you done with your shift?"

I was surprised when he asked that. So he wasn't going to tell me to quit? I am kind of expecting that since Jin can be a real worrywart. I just nod at him and gave him a small smile. I don't even have a shift tonight since the manager and I agreed that my purpose of going here is just to break the that was about to happen because of his "friend's" actions tonight.

Jin held out his hand, "Come on, I'll take you home."

He really is worried. Seeing him act like this really does show that he's worried about me. I've been with him for many years that I almost know all of his actions. I held his hand like what a child does with her father. Jin saw my manager, thanked her and told her that I'll be going for the night. It took her a few minutes before she snapped out of her trance and bid her goodbye to us but she more likely bid farewell to the man who was holding my hand.

When we walked a few steps, Jin stopped. "Mugen." he called the man's name without turning his back. I turned my head to look at him.

He frowned and clicked his tongue, "Yah, yah! It's not like we met in purpose." I looked back at Jin, he just replied 'hnn' and started walking again.

Once again, I'm back in his car. He didn't say anything along the way and as he drove home. I think he'll let me keep my job but he will be extra watchful of me. Sometimes, I just want to go up to him and tell him that he's taking the 'guardian' nonsense way too seriously.

I looked at the window as Jin drives smoothly.

Mugen, huh?

I wonder what he meant by what he said to Jin earlier and what Jin said to him. Those two really likes to make me wonder and be curious about them.

It was already past midnight when we arrived home. I've lived here for a very long time but I can't just get over how ancient looking his house is. Whenever I take a step inside, it's like I warped back to Edo era. Jin always have loved everything Japanese, from pottery to clothing. I remembered that one time where he complained how westernized most houses nowadays, including the house I used to live at before moving in with him. It's not my fault my house is like that. But, even though my house looked like a house you can see in Western countries, it still has a touch of Japanese. Jin is just being an old man, complaining to everything modern.

"Fuu, if you are going to work to that place, at least tell me."

I just pouted and did not meet his eye, "Yah, yah. You're treating me like I'm a kid, again."

"Because you are."

So he's going to use the 'you're a kid' card. He always does that. I really want to remind him that I'll be turning 17 soon and I can pretty much take care of myself. Yet again, I always tend to show him my childishness even though I don't want to.

I didn't answer him and just went straight to my room at. I don't want to argue with Jin, not just because I do not have the energy to do so, but because deep inside my heart I still need him by my side.

I wish that he'll stay with me longer.


Date of Revision: 11/14/2022