We Will Meet Again

*UNEDITED*

The butler's tone clearly suggested that he was upset about that fact. Normally one should be happy if they don't have work to do. But, she can see the opposite here. Does he really think food can make up for what he did? How ridiculous!

"I'm going to eat out," Setsura mumbled. Even if her body ached all over, she will not stay here.

"Hm, where do you think your going?"

Setsura was startled a little and turned her head. There stood Akito by the door wearing his nightwear still, his well toned chest exposed slightly. Akito held a spatula in hand, but the sight felt somewhat dazzling to her. He feels like a King holding his scepter. "It seems like you have to take responsibility for sleeping with me."

Her complexion turned redder and she took a peek at the servant.

Why is this man so shameless?  And a maid was there. From the corner of her eye, Setsura didn't notice who the maid was. However, once she got closer. She frowned. This...this woman is..

"Mizuna," Akito addressed. "- go back to the kitchen and finish cleaning."

"Yes sir, but," Mizuna glanced over at her and suddenly kneeled on the ground. Mizuna lifted her head with tears in her eyes, "First I have to apologize for what happened before. Miss Setsura, I'm very sorry. I acted blindly on my emotions, I won't do it again. I just couldn't accept that the master picked somebody else. I've liked him for so long. As a fellow woman, you should understand those feelings."

Setsura didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The level of shamelessness this woman has is far worse than Akito. What makes her think that she even deserves a response?

"Mizuna, enough. Don't do this," Akito mumbled. He seemed very troubled by all this.

"But Master, I have to apologize and also for what happened between us…"

At that comment, her frown deepened even more. She felt her body tremble slightly at those words. "What happened? Nothing happened. Mizuna, quit lying.."

Mizuna shook her head, "I know you don't remember young master since you were very drunk. But you mistook me for Miss over here and slept with me," the girl removed her clothes slightly. Deep and familiar markings sprawled across the girls neck and chest.

Akito looked alarmed, "Wait, I didn't do…"

'She believes Akito,' Setsura thought. It's well made. But those bite marks are normal teeth marks. Anybody with similar teeth to Akito can make a mark that looks similar. Besides if Akito was un faithful, she would have noticed it right away. A deep sigh escaped her lips. Setsura honestly didn't want to speak to her at all. She didn't want to waste her breathe on somebody like this. Instead of replying, Setsura walked over until she stood opposite Akito. 

The air appeared thick with tension. But Setsura was calm, as she leaned forward and pressed her lips against Akito's. In no time, Akito's arms wrapped around her - returning her kiss. Setsura didn't say anything, but she turned to Mizuna who was on the floor with a cold look. At that, the girl shook violently as she stood up and left.

A deep sigh passed her lips as she frees herself from Akito. 'That woman is very annoying.' At first, she went out with Akito because she felt comfortable, safe and secure. But now it's become so troublesome. She doesn't want to deal with such things. However, it would be difficult for her to let go of somebody she loves this much.

Akito stepped forward and hugged her, like nothing just happened there.

"Did you sleep well?" He asked.

He didn't mention it. But, even then - the pain in her body was something she couldn't ignore. Setsura sent him a harsh glare. "You try."

Akito laughed, "Okay, let's try again tonight."

Gahh! She can't speak normally to this guy. But, unlike before he seems happier. For the past few days, he's looked so insecure. The next few minutes nobody spoke, and they just remained like this. For an idiot, he sure knows how to comfort her. Akito's hands ran through her hair. There is something about this moment that makes her feel so content. It makes her feel special.

"So, what are your plans for today?" Akito asked, breaking the silence.

Her plans? Setsura immediately recalled the party and cursed inside her head. It's just a party, but clearly attending means she will move around a lot. In her current situation, it's not easy to stand, let alone fight if anything goes wrong. This is Akito's fault! He definitely planned this. While Setsura doesn't understand how he knew the details of her meeting with Katakura. There is no doubt that he did this deliberately. Sighing, she turned to him and murmured. "Come with me."

She has no choice, even though Setsura wanted to attend alone to avoid attention. Right now, there is no other person capable of supporting her. She can't possibly ask Victor or anybody else to come either, under such short notice.

A satisfied hum passed Akito's lips and she stepped on his foot. "Ouch!"

"Don't do that again."

Akito rubbed his neck with a puzzled expression, "Why are you so against it my love? It's not like I'm hurting you."

That's true, he doesn't inflict pain like that. But, she does receive pain. The pain she gets from him is something on a completely different scale.

....

At XX Hall - 1:30PM

Setsura stopped in her tracks. The ballroom was larger than the main halls. Honestly, she's never gone to places like this before. While she belonged to the rich part of society.  She refrained from attending such gatherings. The tables covered in silky red cloth, containing food and drinks. The walls made of expensive looking material, and tiles that look like glass. On the far left, she spotted the 'target' for the night. 

A few days back, she asked Katakura for a favour. To give her a hit list of the wanted men in town. By wanted men, she means men in position of power who have escaped their crimes due to their status. Those who can live freely like nothing has ever happened. It makes her sick just thinking about it.

The target for the night wore a mask on his face, and yet she could spot the mischievous looking smirk on his face. Somebody hands him something, and Setsura focused her attention it. From one glance it looks like a normal book, however Setsura noticed something wedged between the book. What is that? A small item. Unfortunately, she was too far away to 

"Gather around everyone, the dances shall start, in a few moments."

Setsura didn't know what it was. But it felt like the voice echoed across the entire building, not just the room Can other people hear this voice from other places? Her thoughts broke of when she noticed something or rather somebody familiar. It was that woman, the servant girl who liked Akito. She was dressed rather differently, wearing such a beautiful dress. Her hair curled into a bun, she looked pretty good. Setsura frowned, why is this woman here? Is she involved in all this? The ones who can attend this are the ones who are invited especially by the host.