Silver Wish

One of the reasons why his wife was so cautious whenever they stayed out was this. She always worried that the hotel staff would sneak into the room, climb onto the bed and try to ȧssault him. She used this same logic whenever he went to a bar for drinks.

Haruka woke up to a bright light pouring into the room. A soft body on top of his - it belonged to Rikka. She looked flushed and sweat decorated her brėȧsts and body. It occurred to Haruka why immediately and he pushed her away.

But the girl climbed back onto his ŀȧp and kissed his lips.

...

"When you reunite with your wife, what will happen to us?" Rikka asked the following morning.

He couldn't get much sleep last night since he was worried about Terashima Kyoko. HE kept checking on her to see if she was okay. The condition of her legs was very bad. It looked familiar to him. It looked like the way Zane punished a servant that escaped.

Haruka sighs deeply. "Well, we obviously have to end whatever this is."

Rikka frowned. "Do we have to? I mean it's not like we've ever done anything.

"That isn't the point here, and what do you mean by that?" Haruka trailed off. "Did you forget how you greeted me this morning?"

"It was only a little kiss."

"Don't do that anymore."

She shouldn't be doing that in the first place. Haruka took a sip of his coffee and put the newspaper in his hands down. "I understand that you have feelings for me Rikka, but I already have a wife."

"A wife and girlfriend are two different things. I can be your girlfriend."

Haruka looks at her dumbfounded. What on earth did she just suggest there?

"You know we're not living in imperial times anymore. If I actually did that, it would be considered cheating."

"Just think it through. I won't overstep my boundaries, just let me stay by your side."

They don't have to be in a relationship for Rikka to stay by his side though. But he supposes for her this is the only option left? "Hurry and eat your breakfast already. I didn't make it for it to go to waste."

"Haruka, was it good?" Rikka asked as she picked up her spoon.

"Hmm?"

Her cheeks reddens and she shyly looked down. "What I did this morning, did you like it?"

At that comment his gaze dimmed. Honestly, he didn't have an opinion of that. If he told her that she looked like all those sŀuts who tried to seduce him before what would she say? Since she came back, Haruka tried to have a normal relationship with her as friends. Even if that didn't work out, he knew she would never shamelessly seduce him. This was the reason why he felt comfortable with her, he knew she would not do anything.

But after what happened this morning he isn't sure anymore.

This isn't. the first time she did this. A few days after they returned from the hospital, she straight up tried to do it with him. These days he falls asleep early, way before her - so who knows what she tries to do? But this is the first time he woke up to it.

"Rikka, I have a wife."

At that comment she dropped the spoon. "I already know. You can keep one or two mistresses and call them whatever you want. But your here living with me."

Haruka looked away and sighs. It seems like this conversation isn't getting anywhere. He doesn't know how to deal with her when she is like this. She already saw the evidence but why does she behave this way still?

…..

Hospital - Two hours later -

"What did you just say?"

"Congratulations your wife is pregnant."

At that comment he felt his blood grow cold. How can it be? Sure there was that one time, that accident several months ago. But so much time has passed already, there would have been signs. How is it possible? Rikka slept with other people after that time, it can't be him. Calm down, it can't be.

Haruka simply nodded and returned to the room. Rikka sat up and was scrolling through her phone. "You will have to stay here for awhile."

"I'm pregnant?"

He nodded.

"Is it yours?"

Haruka couldn't miss the hope in her tone. Of course she would ask that. Rikka has no memories so if he were to say it wasn't his then she may get triggered.

"I guess." A vague and uncertain reply. But it was enough to reassure her.

Lila isn't going to like this.

Haruka clenched his fist and he hung his head low. How could he face her? Even now he still remembers her reaction after that happened. It was only one time and he was under the influence of drugs. But his wife trembled so badly in his arms. She looked at him with those eyes, such pained eyes.

He already promised her that he would end things properly with Rikka, so they could live in peace. But if she were to hear this news then she would surely leave him this time.

After spending so much time with her. Haruka understood his wife very well. She will not put up a fight. No matter how strong she usually is. If she looks at the situation, she will back down quickly.

What is he supposed to do about this?

His gaze fell on the skies. There was nothing to see, the skies were grey and white. Ever since Zane invaded New York too, there is no more colour in this place. The barrier surrounding the hospital looked so weak and yet it was the only thing blocking the screeching cries from the other side.

Haruka pulled out his phone to see several messages.

The last one caught his attention.

From: Lila (Lovely wife)

Um so like if you don't reply to me I will start crying.

He raised his eyebrow and chuckled softly. Why is she so cute for?

Just a single message from her makes him so happy. But how could he face her right now?

Harukas thoughts broke off when he caught movement from the barrier. Something had fallen in, no somebody climbed in. These barriers aren't that good but it should be enough to prevent infected people.

In other words the only ones who can enter are those who are not infected. Haruka cautiously walked over to the source. He felt his heart beat when he saw maroon coloured hair.

That's--?!