Chapter 8

Shun couldn't believe his years. If it really had been Dan, if it really had been Drago, then there HAD to be an explanation. However, he believed Runo. He knew she was telling the truth. He wanted to say a numerous things, but instead he stood up, glanced at Runo and asked. "Are you sure Drago was there too?"

This infuriated Alice, "Will you please stop asking that? We all know what might be going on in your head and I am pretty sure Runo knows Drago when she sees him."

Shun nodded, "Don't inform Mr. and Mrs. Kuso, yet." with that he left the café. He needed some time alone.

Thoughts crowded in his head. Dan could never betray Runo but he himself couldn't come up with any explanations. He still held himself responsible for what had happened.

He walked a little, texted Alice that he would meet her at home, it might get late.

A reply immediately popped up saying, 'ok, take care.'

Just as he was about to turn a voice called from behind. "Can we talk, please?"

Shun hesitated, he wasn't sure what to say but he needed answers all the same, "Yes we can Drago. Let's go find some place private."

Shun raised his hand. Drago rested on his palm and started explaining his part.

LATER

Shun was too stunned to speak. All the events Drago had described were unbelievable.

"I know how you feel Shun, but please don't say word about this to anybody. Not even Alice, even though she's your wife."Drago said. There was certain calmness in his voice. It irritated Shun.

"Who told you I married Alice?" Shun asked.

"You did, didn't you?"

"Yeah" Shun replied, "Why shouldn't I tell anybody anything?"

"Dan doesn't remember a thing Shun. Yes, he has been having some flashbacks but he still is not the old Dan. He seems too distant, too lonely. I want to bring him back Shun, he doesn't know the whole truth. He barely has any idea."

"Why did you lie to him them?" Shun's voice rose a bit. The anger was evident.

"Like I told you Shun, I don't really know Dan now. I don't have any idea how he will react or would have. We have to think about him too."

Realizing Drago's sadness in his voice Shun's irritation melted.

"You want to make Dan fall in love with Runo, again."

"Yes" Drago said hoping Shun got his point. "I'll have to return to Dan now; he might start wondering where I am."

"Yes do that." With that Shun and Drago parted ways.

All his way back Shun thought about the strain in Drago's voice. He had seemed so weary and tired; so unlike him.

He still is not the old Dan. That's what Drago had said; it disturbed him, more than it should have.

He realized he was home. The light was still on, he could smell some dinner. Shun smiled to himself, gods what he was going to do without Alice by his side, however he didn't feel hungry. He had lost his appetite for the day.

"Where were you?" Alice asked him.

"Cooling off."

"I figured that, you don't seem hungry."

"I'm not"

"Shun, you okay? You seem distracted."

"I'm fine, just worried" Shun said smiling, Alice smiled back, he hated lying to her but he had no choice.

"Are you coming to bed?"

"Yes" Shun kissed Alice.

"What was that for?" Alice asked.

"I helps me sleep" Shun answered, smiling.

MEANWHILE

"Will you marry me?" Dan asked Runo. He was on his knees. It was the same park they had met for the first time.

"Couldn't you have asked earlier?" Runo teased him, she was in a playful mood that day.

Dan smiled, "Can't you just answer my question first? I am SERIOUSLY tired of kneeling."

Runo laughed, her laughter seemed to make Dan extremely happy, like nothing else mattered.

"Oh yeah… No chance" Runo said as she walked off.

"Seriously, come on! Wait up...

…Runo!" Dan had woken up yelling her name.

"What's wrong Lu…Dan I meant?" Lara asked, she was just about to get into her bed while Dan had screamed. "Who's Runo?" She asked carefully, like each word could cause a sudden explosion.

"The girl from today, the one who recognized me, her name is Runo."

"How do you know that?"

Dan didn't answer; he didn't want to share this with Lara. He had been engaged to her, how come he didn't remember. What had he done? Who was he? Had he really loved her?

"I don't know" he lied, "Where's Drago?" Dan asked realizing his friend was missing.

"He said he needed some free air, he might be back any minute now."

"Yeah ok, fine, thank you." Were the only things Dan said before drifting back to sleep.

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