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Four years has passed since the incident inside their bedroom. Ruby never went home ever again. Even after these years, she still loves the red-haired woman. The white-haired woman never heard any news from anyone about Ruby. It was like she just vanished into thin air without contacting even their friends. She assumed Yang would know since Ruby is her little sister, but never dared to call her. The only friends she stayed in contact with was team JNPR and her best friend, Blake.
"Hey Blake!" Weiss greeted.
"Sorry for being late, Weiss. You know how Yang can be." Blake replied as she sat down at their table in the cafe.
"No problem. I can understand your situation." Weiss smiled.
Weiss has been best friends with Blake ever since their second year at Beacon Academy. She knew Blake had feelings for the blonde woman, gave her courage to confess to Yang, and they officially became a couple in their third year. Blake got married to Yang the year Ruby was sent on a mission, who missed the wedding of her beloved sister.
"So... How are you?" Blake asked as she noticed Weiss getting lost on her thoughts.
"U-uh... I'm fine. The company has been going well, especially with the board agreeing to my proposal about Faunus rights." Weiss replied. She was proud that the company has been going well, but it was never completely happy without...Ruby. "How about you?" She added.
"Been busy with the business these days. Yang can be a bit strict with the new enrollees. She gives advice about how to be a good boxer, really gets them motivated." Blake smiles. "Any new suitors I should know about?" She added. Weiss was shocked at the inappropriate question she was being asked with.
"N-No. Never have ever since..." Weiss stopped. She knew that Blake understands who she was referring to. It was a bit of a sensitive topic for her, she apparently never got over her.
"Sorry. I know that was insensitive of me to ask. But, have you heard anything about Ruby?"
"No. No one knows anything about her whereabouts. Do you have any information?"
Blake was silent.
"Blake?"
"It's not my place to mention anything right now. But... did you know why Ruby was away for a long time four years ago?"
Weiss tensed. She did not have any knowledge of Ruby's whereabouts during her absence. "What do you mean?" She replied. It was a bit unusual for Blake to be this silent unless there was something she wasn't telling her.
"I know that we had just recently caught up with each other considering our very busy schedules. But I think you should know about this." Blake gulped. She didn't know how to explain this properly. "When Ruby was away on a mission, she was brought to the nearest hospital because of her severe injuries. I think I heard it happened when she was on her seventh month during her mission. She was in a coma for five months. When it happened, Yang was contacted by the hospital since she is her only relative left."
Weiss was confused. She couldn't understand why Blake was telling this to her now. "What?! Why are you telling me this now? Why didn't you call me when it happened?!" Weiss wanted an answer immediately. She was furious as to why Blake kept it a secret to her until now.
"It's because we promised her, Weiss." Blake immediately replied. "We promised her that when something happens, we would not tell you. She doesn't want you to worry." Blake finished. She didn't realize she had closed her eyes. Opening her eyes one at a time, she immediately saw tears from the heiress' eyes who stared at her, shocked at the revelation.
Noticing the wet substance on her cheeks, she immediately wipe them away. "Huh. I'm such an idiot. She was in danger, yet I even dared to cheat." Weiss said, covering her eyes using both of her hands. She didn't care what people think of her as she is now. With how she was reacting to the information, she knew that she hasn't moved on.
Weiss was still processing all that she has learned about her ex girlfriend. The fact that Ruby was in a coma for five months was just too much of a guilt building in her heart and mind. For four years, she hasn't moved on. It wasn't because she didn't have suitors for the past four years, but it was just because she doesn't want to be in a relationship. She feels like she doesn't deserve to have anyone, especially with what she did to Ruby. Ruby was her world, even until now.
The sound of a phone ringing startles the two women. Weiss recognized the ringtone and immediately searched for her phone inside of her bag. When she found her phone, she checks for the recipient. She then presses the call button.
"Hello, Talia. Is there something I need to know?" Weiss asked, as she scoots her chair farther from the table. "Okay.
Hold on for a second." She added.
Weiss then looks at Blake, covering her phone microphone to avoid the caller from hearing anything. "My secretary called. I have to take this for a bit. Excuse me for a moment." She asks Blake.
"Yeah, sure. Don't worry about me. Go on, take your time." Blake replied, smiling at Weiss as if to reassure her that it is fine.
"Thanks a lot, Blake." Weiss replied, heading outside of the cafe.
A few minutes passed by, and Weiss returns to their table. Blake looks up from the book that she has been reading.
"What's up?" Blake asks as she kept her book inside her bag. She notices the slight disappointment present in Weiss' face.
"That was my secretary. She requested my presence in the office, said that someone was looking for me. The visitor wouldn't leave HQ, so I have to go meet them there." Weiss replied. She was disappointed to cut their time short. After all, it has been a long time since they last spent their time with each other.
"It's fine, Weiss. You have to go deal with somebody. I'm sure we can make time to meet again soon." Blake said as she waved at the waiter to pay their bill. She stood up and went to Weiss' side.
Weiss then went to Blake and they both hugged their goodbyes.
"I'll see you soon, Weiss. Thank you and have a good day." Blake said as she turned on her heel towards the entrance.
"Please be careful, Blake. I'll see you soon." Weiss replied, loud enough for the faunus friend.
They waved their goodbyes. Weiss then takes her bag from the chair, and took her phone out. She dialed her secretary's number and clicked the call button. The CEO waited until the second ring, and the call connected.
"Talia. Please tell the visitors that I am on my way there. By the way, who are they? Weiss asked. She heard murmurs that she recognized as Talia asks them their identities.
"They said they are Ms. Ruby Rose and Ms. Iris Adair from Adair Enterprises. I will forward them your message of agreement." Talia replied. Weiss couldn't believe what she was hearing.
She couldn't believe that Iris Adair of the Adair Enterprises, world's second best producer of dust, second only to the Schnee Dust Company. And what's more, Adair's companion is none other than her ex, Ruby Rose.
'So this is where you were, Ruby.'