Chapter 4: The Choice

I ran from corridor to corridor despite the pain my wound was giving me. One Objective in mind, To find daddy.

Mom's words kept on replaying on my head, What's gonna happen if I don't leave soon!? Heck not that. Why do I have to leave? What's the reason!?

"Young mi-"

I ignored our subordinate and kept running until I bumped into daddy.

"Papa! There's something very important I have to tell yo-" I was cut off as he immediately spoke.

"I know about it Chitoge, You're mom has already called me. Now I want you to follow me in my office, We've got something very important to talk about." He commanded me as I followed papa to his office.

He then sat on his 'boss' chair looking serious.

"It seems that another gangster group is starting a war with us." He said in a straight-forward way.

"W-war!?" I stuttered only to given an answer that would shut me up.

"They're The 'Snakes' a very strong gangster group that recently has a faction in Japan. Their main objective is to kill our's. This is a very matter, You need to leave Japan-If you don't you're life would be in great danger." He fixed his neck-tie sighing.

"They could target you at any time knowing that you are my daughter. But if you're in America, Where our main base is, It would be much more safer for you since they only want to take our territory here in Japan." He looked at me serious about my safety.

I fidgeted not knowing what to say, Heck what would I do?

"There is only once choice-to leave this country and head to our base where you'll be protected and trained."

I looked away knowing that there was no escape for this. Why is my life like this? Why can't i live peacefully like Kosaki or Ruri?

"You'll leave tomorrow that's final. For now let us handle this until you get stronger." He standed up giving me a pat on my head.

"It's the only right way,Dear." And then he left.

To say goodbye to everyone. That's tough...

I walked towards my room emotionless and thought. "Just how strong is this gang to threaten my safety in staying here?

Once I've reached my room, I packed my stuff and stared at my diary. To say goodbye to Raku...it feels kind of nostalgic in a weird way? Why does it feel so familiar?

I fell to the ground and just exploded as I cried.

"Why does it have to be like this!?" I cried out. And just cried myself to sleep.

I woke up my eyes hurting, Damn. I should stop crying, this isn't healthy.

Fixing my hair I wear my school uniform and head out.

While walking towards school I think of ways on how to say goodbye atleast to those I'm friend's with...

I started running and then suddenly I was thrown backwards.

" That hurt!" I opened my eyes and saw a startled Raku who had mixed emotions on his face.

"Be-beansprout!" I insulted as I was still lying on the ground.

"Thank goodness you're back to normal." He smiled a little and pulled me up making me blush a little.

"Ye-yeah..." I answered.

"Why did you avoid me the other day?" I asked without thinking. Damn it.

It took him a few seconds before he answered."I thought you needed your space

...so I gave you some 'alone time' after th-that confession."

"You're stupid!" And then I ran away from him.

How dumb was he to do such a thing!? Alone time my ass! I was hurt. I was alone. I was heartbroken. And despite the fact that I'm leaving today, That's the only reason he'll say!?

Just then he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to make me stop.

"What's you're problem!? You've been like a total arse nowadays!" He shouted at me just like the way he did last time.

I scowled at him, "It's because you don't get it!" He retorted back."What do I don't get!? What the heck!"

I slapped his face hard."It's all you're fault that I'm hurting like this! I'm in love with you but you act like you aren't aware of it, I already told you before but it's like my confession didn't mean anything to you! I'm going through a lot. A whole damn lot and you just add to it!"

He didn't speak and just walked forward and left me.

And then I ran ahead of him never looking back.

It was lunch break and Tsugumi was nowhere to be seen. Me and Raku didn't speak to each other the whole perios..., anyways...,I finished my lunch early and began writing letters...letter's of goodbye.

I began thinking about the way I've been acting these past few days. Maybe Raku was right. Maybe I'm the one who's wrong.

And then thought's of how wrong I was started it's reason's of me being wrong.

The way I didn't allow Raku to finish his sentence. The way I began being selfish of way of how negative I thought. The way I tried to convince myself that I was right when in truth I was wrong.

Realization hit me so easily that I was starting to hate myself for the first time.

I guess leaving is the only chance for me to change for the better...

Just then I recieved a call.

Answering it, I heard papa's voice.

"Chitoge, You're flight is this afternoon alright, You'll be fetched on you're dismissal time, I'll see you later on alright." Then he hung up before I could say something.

I continued on writing letters to everybody I considered a friend, Smiling. I told myself that it'll be alright.

Class ended a few minutes ago and I was currently putting the letters I wrote in their desks.

After I finished I noticed that there were only a few students left. Sigh, I wasn't able to say goodbye to Raku-I even blamed him this morning. Why am I so mean?

As I reached the first floor, I opened my 'shoe-locker' and changed into my other shoes.

Walking out I see Raku leaning on the wall, It looked like he was waiting for me?

"Ch-chitoge!" He called out.

I faced him a little flustered, damn feelings.

"What is it...?" I asked not looking at his face.

"I'm sorry." He apologized, I looked at him shocked. I'm supposed to be the one saying sorry here..., and saying goodbye too.

Then he caught me off-guard as he continued his speech.

"I'm sorry for hurting you and avoiding you! I'm sorry." He apologized again.

I wanted to runaway, I didn't want him to see me break-down.

"I'm sorry too." And with that I ran off a little seeing that the car was there for me, But then he grabbed my wrist.

"Why do you always run away!? What are you so afraid of Chitoge?"

I let the tears flow, just for the last time.

"It's sad." I said my hair swaying, I watched him fidget like he he recalled something.

"Young miss it's almost time for you to leave." A subordinate informed.

I nodded at the subordinate giving him a little smile, he looked shocked because I was crying.

"It's sad that it has to end this way..." He fidgeted again like he was recalling something.

"Ch-chitoge..."

I smiled, I think I should confess genuinely since this may be the last time.

Facing him properly.I locked my eyes to his as my tears flowed, my cheeks reddish, a real smile on my face.

"Zwasse In Love!" He looked suprised and he couldn't answer.

I removed my red ribbon, which be the only remembrance I could give him.

"Take this. So 'just' if I return, You'll remember me." I smiled my tears still falling.

He was shaking now, looking so shocked as he took my treasured red ribbon.

"Chitoge, What are you saying! Why are you giving this to me!? Why are you saying those words? Words that are so nostalgic..."

I smiled for the last time, "Until we meet again,Farewell." I walked away and left and this time he didn't chase me. He just remained there in the spot, trying to understand what thise words meant, looking like he was trying to remember something really important.

Getting inside the car, the door closed and by now I could see him running towards us.

"Please start the car." I commanded, trying to not notice his actions.

"As you wish young miss."

Gazing a little at the window, he was still running this time and looked like he was shouting something, I opened the window a little and heard his voice.

"CHITOGE DON'T GO!" He screamed which made my heart hurt. Closing my eyes I closed the window. The car sped up and left him there standing tears in his eyes, probably the first time I've seen it.

"Goodbye, Raku."

We reached the airport with me being heavily guarded.

I walked towards my father who looked really sad.

"It's goodbye for now my dear, I'm thinking about sending Tsugumi with you soon, what do you think? Anyways .I'll inform you once it's safe. Update me there alright!" And then he smiled and hugged me.

I hugged papa back."Dad it's alright, Tsugumi should stay here. And please don't send Claude after me." I joked

"I'll miss you so much, well. If that your wish then alright." Papa whispered in a sad tone.

I answered back totally in anguish." I'll miss you too papa! I'll miss all of you!"

And then we seperated.

I watched as the guys-members of the Beehive group cried as I was about to leave.

"I'll explain to Ichijou's father about this matter, So you shouldn't worry.

I nodded and gave them a smile. And so I walked away with a few guards who I didn't know.

Then I rode the plane.

Goodbye Japan.

To Be Continued...

A/N

Well atleast now they've already made up ^_^ This is gonna get more interesting in the future chapters *^* so please look forward :) RxR please, Next chapter will feature Raku's point of view :) Once again. Look forward to it! :)