Silver Wish

After she met with her mother, she was in a mellow mood. Even when she returned to the manor, she couldn't help but think about her mother's reply to her question. She gradually returned to her room but stayed in the doorway.

Zane has sacrificed so many innocent people and destroyed so many lives, but her mother said he is doing this for the sake of peace.

Lila sighed deeply. 'The only other person that could understand Zane's way of thinking is my husband.' But the current Haruka has no memories; it would be very bad if she brought up Zane in front of him. From what Rikka-san told her, Zane never showed up in front of Haruka during their captive days.

It occurred to her that Zane may not even know that Haruka ended up captured and tortured, but surely he must have heard the news of the accident?

This is no good, although Rosalia-chan is making bold moves. Zane and Sophia are so secretive. If her theory is correct and Zane doesn't know what happened to Haruka, perhaps she can negotiate?

"Welcome back." A familiar voice said from behind her. Lila turned to see Haruka entering the room.

He immediately wrapped his arms around her waist and started to kiss behind her neck.

"Mmm…..Husband, stop for a second."

"A second?"

"Uh, wait, let's have a chat."

It would be better for him to know that she remembers now; hiding it would do neither of them any good. Besides, despite being in this state, Lila could tell he was still as sharp as ever. He probably already noticed something was wrong.

"The thing is," Lila took a deep breath. "I have my memories now; that is, I remember everything."

Lila thought he would take a moment to digest the words she just said, but he did no such thing. Or rather, after she said that, he still had his arms wrapped around her waist.

"So that's why you were acting that way, right, I see."

"So uh...even though I said that, why are you clinging to me?"

"Even if you remember, does that change anything? You are my wife."

Uh, what on earth did amnesia her teach him? Then again, it has been a while, so why would she be against it so much? Lila recalled what happened with Rikka and paused. Should she talk to him about it? According to Rikka, Haruka seems to react hostile to her.

'I already said goodbye.'

Lila shook her head. What use is there saying it? Rikka-san already decided herself that this was the end for her and Haruka. Even though she disagrees and believes they should have another talk. Lila didn't want to dismiss the girl's resolve.

Her thoughts broke off when she saw the pained look on Haruka's face.

"What's wrong?"

"Sorry, just a bit of a headache."

Lila placed her hand on his forehead only to feel the heat creep onto her skin. "I think you have a fever too; you should rest."

"Are you staying?"

Lila nodded. "Of course."

Did she ever leave him when she had no memories? How could she?

"You don't have to check on Austin Kiryu today?"

Ah?! Those words revealed it all. Could it be she kept checking on Kiryu and left Haruka alone? Stupid amnesia her, why did she do that? Lila shook her head. "You are my husband. I am staying with you."

"Yeah, alright."

It looked like he did not believe her, so Lila led him to the bed, and he pushed her down. He captured her lips in his, and Lila let him kiss her passionately. Even without his memories, he is still the same as before. He is a bit meeker and quieter, but his passionate side remains.

"Wife, where did you go today?"

"Ah, I went to see my mother."

"Mother in law huh? Should I greet her?"

She wanted her mother to have a look at Haruka's current state. But Rikka-san is over there. Maybe it would be better for her mother to come over here.

"I will invite her over."

"Yeah, do that."

"Say what do you do when I am not here?" Lila wondered.

"I watch videos."

"You gave me your phone, so I could watch all the videos we took together."

Oh right--wait?!! H--Haruka looked at her phone. Did he find her collection of photos she took secretly? She watched his expression but found nothing unusual and sighed in relief. He only mentioned videos, so he probably did not see it.

"Something bothers me, though. I don't have that frame you gave me or the strap."

Ah right, she also asked Kiryu about those things. "The others kept it in a safe place for you. Do you want them now?"

"I do. I like having things ȧssociated with you."

Wh- Lila blinked, puzzled, but she could not help but think how cute in her head.

Haruka never used to say such sweet-sounding things like this. It felt like he liked the strap and frame enough to use it, but he never expressed his feelings. He often told her before that it would be better not to leave a mark of his existence; that's why he seldom had any personal belongings.

Since he lost his memories, he has become more docile. Is it because he doesn't know anything? Maybe if he is like this, she can learn more things about him?

Lila affectionately played with his hair. "You need to eat before having medicine."

"I ate the stuff you cooked for me."

Ah, so amnesia her made those preparations..? It felt strange thinking of her with no memories as a separate person, but what could she do about it?

"Did you forget that too?"

"Uh a little. I wanted to ask you….how did I treat you?"

"At first, I don't think you thought much of me; you seemed concerned for me but at the same time had other priorities."

Ugh, seriously, what was wrong with her. Why on earth did she do something like that for?

"But when I told you that you got mad and said that it was my fault, something about me mumbling another woman's name in my sleep."

So he was thinking of Rikka-san unconsciously? Lila thought about what Rikka-san told her. They made him feel powerless. Haruka must have felt guilty, and it shows in his subconsciousness. The extent of the torture the past few months must have been awful. She didn't pry too much after Rikka summarised the situation. Lila could already tell that it was difficult just saying those words.

"Do you remember the name?"

"No."

He isn't lying about that. She ought to talk to Kiryu and ask for his opinion on this. Haruka's current state is unstable. If she brings up Rikka-san now, it may have the opposite effect.

"Let me get the medicine." Lila climbed off him and stood up. She just regained her memories yesterday, so she does not know much about this place yet. Is Kiryu around? Or maybe Kotori-chan? She heard from Kiryu that Kotori was staying here too alongside another person.

Haruka tugged on her hand. "I really wanted to do something."

Lila's face turned scarlet immediately, understanding what he meant. "L-last night, the two of us.."

"Not enough."

He really is still the same! But he says it so meekly, and with a weak voice, so Lila felt at a loss on what to do. She can't scold him for being shameless like in the past.

"L-later."

"You promise?"

"Yes."