Eternal Melody

A liar.

Your a liar.

You’re manipulative and two faced.

Sumire closed her eyes tightly as the voices resurfaced in her head. Who said what now? She has never been able to distinguish between these voices.

She felt a comfortable hand on her hair and she sighed. “I must be crazy.”

“Hmm?”

Just now why did she think Sanos hand felt comforting? Maybe because they are talking about the past she is reminiscing a little. She no longer has feelings for this person but perhaps there is a lingering regret somewhere.

“I want to rest.” Sumire mumbled.

Sano drew his hand back and nodded. “Go to sleep.”

Sumire wanted to say something else but her thoughts felt all muddled and she wanted to sort it out. She closed her eyes hoping to get some form of sleep even without Yuhi by her side.

…..

Sumire knew she didn’t sleep well when she felt a throbbing sensation on her head. It did not help that she woke up to the loud sound of people fighting. A deep sigh passed her lips. Is it one of his ex lovers again? Every single time she came here it seemed like these people would show up. At first Sumire thought Sano was doing it deliberately to make her jealous but she showed up unexpectedly the other day.

The doors flung open – the person who stood there was not one of Sanos old partners but his sister Niko.

Niko looked her up and down and frowned. “You’re not attending the event for this?” The pair of eyes on her was filled with disgust.

Before Sumire could even retort she felt bile rise to her throat. She quickly rushed to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet seat. No sooner did she throw up the first set another followed. Soon she felt Sano hunch over and pat her back. “Your morning sickness is getting worse these days, you really need to stay in a hospital.”

“I don’t want to leave Yuhi alone.”

One of the main reasons why she refused to be hospitalized was Yuhi. She understood his daily routine very well, without her he would go back to his old ways. Whenever he is too tired at night, he craves a woman’s embrace. Sumire understood because she was the same. She wanted somebody to hold her even if they had no feelings for her. She was worried that longing would lead to him doing something careless. It is stupid of her to even think such things, and yet there is still that lingering doubt in her head.

Sano didn’t say a word but continued to pat her back. “Do you need help standing?”

Sumire nodded slowly. “Sorry.”

He did not reply to that but helped her get up. Niko was waiting impatiently with her arms folded across her chest. She watched them carefully and mumbled. “The girl is pregnant?”

Sumire flinched when she heard those words.

Sano however nodded. “Yeah she should be due the next few weeks.”

Niko sighed but nodded. “The best hospital in this area is ours so I think I understand the situation. San your her doctor–” Niko shook her head. “A doctor who brings their patients home?”

Sano looked down. “Just let her rest, it’s not like we are doing anything.”

Uh- this man is even more shameless than Yuhi. Just now he was trying to feel her back. Sumire glanced over at Niko, she genuinely disliked this woman before.

“Send her home.”

Sano seemed very reluctant with this idea. He glanced over at her as though he was asking for her opinion. Honestly she did not want to leave, not because she wanted to stay with him but because she felt terrible. If she were to travel in these conditions she would surely feel even worse. But Sumire could not stand the cold gaze of this women, it reminded her of the past too much.

In the past this person would often criticize her, she was one of the key figures that led to her becoming more insecure. Sumire took a deep breath. “Call Atushi.”

Sano seemed disappointed in her response but nodded.

Even if she asked to stay and Sano allowed her. This woman would wait for an opportunity to criticize her again. Sumire did not want to remain in such a hostile environment. Her gaze fell on her stomach. It isnt good for the child.

It did not take long after Sanos call. It took about twenty minutes before she saw Sano enter the room with Atushi and Jae. But by that time she found herself crouched on the ground feeling very uncomfortable. A few times Sano tried to go over but Niko kept stopping him.

Niko frowned when she saw the two. “I thought her guardians were picking her up.”

“We are her guardians.” Jae said cheerfully as he strolled over. “Hey Princess can you get up?”

She shook her head. “Yuhi.”

She needs Yuhi…

“On his way, he will meet us back here right Atushi-san?”

Atushi who hadn’t spoken but pulled out a cigarette walked over. He sighed. “Why are you even here?”

Sumire laughed awkwardly. “Can I play dumb?”

He looked distressed but his gaze softened. “Sorry I couldn’t make it in time. I know it’s hard for you, but I still don’t have many answers.”

“That’s okay, you’re still trying even though the situation is this way.”

“Tell Yuhi?”

“Mmm, I will.”

Besides it won’t be long before Yuhi discovers the truth. She might as well tell him. Sumire placed her hand across her right eye and Atushi took out a shawl and wrapped it around her head.

“Can you walk?”

“I can’t.”

It was strange but for the last few minutes she was having a hard time moving her legs. Her thoughts broke off when Atushi crouched down. Sumire blinked before she realized what he was doing. Jae helped her get onto Atushi’s back and he stood up.

She laughed softly. “Didn’t this happen before?”

“It did, you’re very troublesome to deal with.”

She is grateful that Atushi came here. Even though he tried to stay out of her way at first.

Sumire felt Sano’s gaze on her and she mumbled. “See me off?”

Sano said something to his sister before he followed them down the hallway. Once they were outside, she noticed how troubled he looked. So she extended her hand out. “Thank you for today.”

Even though he always tries to take advantage of her, to a certain degree he treats her with a respect. He did not turn her away when he saw her at the door instead he welcomed her into his home.

“Call me tonight.”