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Part 21: The Best
Ritsu's POV
"You'll be all right," Mugi said as she put down a tray of food and drinks in between us. I ignored her eyes even when I felt her hand grabbed hold of mine, squeezing it gently. "If she ev–"
"She won't press charges," I cut in at once and silence soon swallowed us whole. "I held her, my baby," I let out, attempting to lighten the atmosphere by mentioning the soul I hardly knew.
"I don't even know if she has my eyes or not – she had them closed, but she certainly got my hair," I spoke proudly and though I only had her for minutes, it was enough. "She sounds beautiful."
I nodded in reply, however, my smile faded soon after – knowing I just lost the only chance I had left to get back in her life. I shouldn't have done that. "You have the lead just so you know."
"If she decides to prevent you from seeing her, you can go to the court – plead for a joint or a sole custody, I don't know," Mugi shrugged as she finished her fries, ignoring my stare.
Mio's POV
"I'm better alone," I reminded Hana for the nth time before I left her car then I headed for the bell, cringed as it made a painfully nostalgic echo. "Mio-sam–" I ignored our employees one at a time.
"I'll handle it," Mama interrupted them with a raised hand and they scattered straightway. She then sported a slight smile as she took in my appearance – I just hate this hellish place. Go home.
"I'm here for Risa's stuffs," I reasoned as I shifted my eyes down, away from her prying ones. She merely gestured me to follow her. "Where's your baby?" she queried while she led me upstairs.
"She's with Kai," I replied as I noticed she slowed down a little, perhaps she noted my bandaged feet. She drew in a deep breath before she said, "I love you so I want the best for you. He is–"
"I know what's the best for me," I cut in rudely with a despairing tone – I hate it each and every time somebody rushes me. "Risa needs stability, Mio, give her what I failed to give you," she stressed.
To Be Continued
Author's Notes: Thanks for reading.