Chapter 116 - Equal

If it were any other person's words, by now, she would have cut them off with a snarky remark. But, Setsura didn't. Maybe because this man was Akito's father, however, she listened to the very end.

Stay on the path of light.

Do not be consumed by hatred.

This was indirect, but it's similar to the words gave her about Akito trusting her. About him entrusting Akito to her. There are so many people who care about Akito. 'That fool has no idea.'

"I don't know about your family circ.u.mstances, sir. However, Akito has not abandoned everybody just yet. There are others like his brother, who he keeps by his side because he cares."

"He cares about Eisuke?" Shima repeated.

Setsura's lips curve to a smile. "Yes."

"I see," for the first time, a fond expression appeared on Shima's face. "Well, I suppose I shall leave now."

Setsura nodded, "Thank you again for coming…"

"No, it was my pleasure. If the situation arises, I'd like to have a chat with you again, young lady."

With those words said, Shima opened the large doors and strolled outside. Setsura walked up to the door and watched until he safely left the gates before she headed inside. There was something Setsura didn't say to Shima. 'She wants to become Akito's equal.' While Akito said, she is needed to solve the current cases. Setsura knew there was little she could help him with.

Equals, huh? It sounds too good to be true. Forget Akito, even back in the future, that person was ahead of her. Setsura just naturally accepted the course of events then. She didn't think to surpass or stand on equal footing with him. She assumed that there was nothing wrong with the status quo and blended into the shadows.

But, ever since she came here. She is taking such drastic actions that make her stand out. If she really wanted a peaceful life. Setsura didn't have to get that job at the office. She could have remained clueless inside the mansion forever.

At the start, Setsura could only observe Akito silently. Even though she was right beside him, all she could do was observe. She couldn't do anything for him at all. Setsura remembered telling herself that was more than enough. From the servant's reaction, Setsura knew that Akito was an important figure in society. Even if he rescued her, she shouldn't let it get to her head.

But then things changed — the two of them became so close to one another. Before Setsura knew what was happening, she became his beloved.

Setsura glanced down at her feet, 'How did things progress to this stage?' Did she not say that she would not get attached. Then again, if she wanted to remain detached, she should not have lived together with him.

By living with him, she already gave apart of herself away. Since then, her feelings for Akito have increased like a raging storm. She has yet to do anything to help him. However, by giving her the luxury to freely exploring cases, he is telling her that she can change.

No, even the job at the office. Her weak self, it's something that won't disappear just like that. Her negative emotions, the pain, and loneliness she feels every day. The things she has lived with for the past nineteen years won't disappear easily. It may not ever disappear. But things can get better.

Setsura returned to the room and noted that Akito remained in the same spot as before. A pained look flashed through his eyes as he looked outside. 'He must be looking at his father.' Now that she knew the full story, it must be difficult. Akito wants to forgive him, but every time he does, he would recall the past incidence.

She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. His arms fell on her waist, "Setsura," a content sigh passed his lips as she placed kisses down his neck. "Are you alright? Did he say anything?"

'He said a lot of things about you with a fond expression. With a worried expression…' Setsura, however, kept those words to herself. It would be better for her to keep it to herself for now. With the way things are now, Akito won't accept any kind words regarding his father.

"He made some light talk and gave me the doc.u.ments," Setsura admitted. She did not lie; that is what happened at the start anyway.

"I see," she felt his gentle hands run through her back.

"Akito…" her sentence fell short when Akito suddenly kissed her. If they weren't dating, she would have scolded him like before. But things are different now. That previous time when they were at Sir Long's place, they almost did it. This time around with such a heated atmosphere, can she push him away?

No, she won't push him away. There is no need. She wants to accept everything about this person now.

After a few minutes of heavy kissing, Akito lifted her up in his arms and brought her over to the couch. The couch produced sounds of shaking as Akito slowly removed her clothing. Thankfully the couch was large enough, so she had enough space to move about. "Akito…"

"I'll show you Setsura, from now on, let me show you."

Despite his vague wording, Setsura immediately understood. She felt a gust of wind blow across the room, and she shuddered slightly. But even then, that didn't matter; she focused on the man in front of her.

Honestly, it's not as though she didn't want anything to happen last time. But Setsura felt like it would be an even huger betrayal to that person. That person hadn't touched her yet, and here she was allowing Akito to touch her. But she won't stop him. She wants this.

Realizing that the last layer of clothing was gone from her body. Setsura instinctively covered herself. She hears the sound of Akito removing his clothes, and her heartbeat speed up. Eventually, she felt his hands on hers, removing it away from her face.

"Why are you hiding? Don't hide."

The moment her hands left her face, she saw Akito's muscular body in sight. She kept looking away, but then Akito brought her hands to his lips and started to suck on them. "A—Akito.."

"My love, you're mesmerizing."

Setsura is speechless at his words. She usually has the upper hand in their conversations. But now? Now, what is she supposed to think when he acts this way. Now he has rendered her speechless. Setsura noticed that he had yet to do anything, "A-Akito, why are you staring?"

"Just admiring your beauty."

"Stop joking around, do something already."

Akito laughed, "I'm loving what I'm seeing so far, remove that blanket."

Setsura didn't know when, but at some point, she had grabbed the blanket to cover her body. It was a small one, so it didn't cover her up completely.

Akito bent down and brought his lips to her neck, one hand made its way towards her legs. "Akito.."

"Tell me if you're uncomfortable," his voice was kind. So was the look in his eyes, such a gentle look.