My Journey To Freedom (Hyakkimaru X Reader)

Chapter 14

Previously on Chapter 13

I let out a soft sigh, as I finally feel calm. I slowly move to lay down as I start to feel dizzy again. I gently pinch the bridge of my nose. I slowly open my eyes as the dizziness subsided. I stares at the ceiling and turn to lay on my side. I close my eyes, letting myself drift off to sleep.

-Missing You-

Y/N P.O.V

Tahomaru really kept his words. He's actually giving me some space. He's been so persistent in trying to get me to love him. But just because I asked him to at least give me some space, he actually does so. He truly loves me.

I feel a lot better today than I did a few days ago. I guess I'm slowly recovering from my sickness. But I still don't have that much strength to be sitting down on the bed. So I just lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

I close my eyes as my mind went back to the man that I love, Hyakkimaru. I feel tears slowly gathering in my eyes at the thought of him. I miss him a lot. I want more than anything to be in his arms. To feel his warmth. To have him around me. But... I'm stuck here.

I hear a knock on the door. "Come in..." I said. The door slides open to reveal Tahomaru's mother. In other words, my mother in law.

My eyes widened at the sight of her. I force myself to sit up, despite the dizziness in my head. I hold my head, trying to ease the dizziness. I close my eyes as I rub my head softly.

"Please... if you're not fit enough. Just stay laying down" she said. I shake my head, opening my eyes as I turn to look at her. I smile softly at her as I try to sit down. Eventually, I manage to sit down, and turn my body slightly to face her.

"I'm fine, Lady Nui. It would be rude for to me to stay laying down while you're here..." I said. She just gives me a small smile. "Please... just call me mom. You are Tahomaru's wife after all. I'm sorry that we don't get to speak much" she said, placing her hands on her lap. I just nod my head at what she said.

"It's fine... Mom..." I said. It feels weird to call her mom. I guess, because we didn't really talked much. I rarely ever see her. So I kind of feel awkward to be around her. Well, I know I shouldn't be because she is suppose to be my mother in law.

"How are you feeling, my dear?" She asked. I smile softly at her and nod my head. "I've been better, mom. Thanks for asking..." I said. She gives me a close eyes smile. I notice how her smile slowly turns into a frown.

"Is there something wrong?" I asked. She stares at me. "I can't help but notice the tension between you and Tahomaru. I know that you're married to him not because you love him... but Tahomaru truly loves you. So what seem to be a problem? Has he ever mistreated you?" She asked. I just look down at what she asked. Aside from what he did... Tahomaru have never really done anything to harm me.

"No... he hasn't. It's just... I tried to love him, but I couldn't" I said. She nods her head at what I said. "Is it because there's someone else in your heart?" She asked. I turn to look at her in surprise. This is the first time we officially spoke to each other, but she can already tell.

"I can see it in your eyes... your eyes held love. But it isn't for Tahomaru. May I know who?" She asked. I just look down at what she said. "Hyakkimaru... he's the one I love. I know that it's wrong be in love with someone who's not my husband... but, I'm sorry... I couldn't stop myself from loving Hyakkimaru" I said. She let out a sigh and nod her head at what I said.

"Things like that could happen when it was a forced marriage. I'm not going to blame you for it. But... I just want you to think, Y/N. Both Tahomaru and Hyakkimaru loves you. They will fight for you... and it will widen the difference between them. You have to choose what's right. I don't want my children to suffer more than they already have" she said. I just look down at what she said.

She's right... Tahomaru made it clear that he's ready to fight Hyakkimaru for the sake of keeping me by his side. Hyakkimaru wouldn't back down either if it meant protecting me.

"Please think about what I said, okay?" She said. I just nod my head, not knowing what else to say. I feel a hand on my head, as she gently caress my hair. I close my eyes at the feeling.

I've been longing for a mother's love, because I never have it when I was little. All my mother ever did was hurt me. So to finally experience it... it makes my heart feels warm and happy.

"Please rest well, okay?" She said. She stands up and walks out of the room. I let out a sigh and place my head in my hands, thinking about what she said. I know for a fact that those two brothers will fight. Hyakkimaru promised that he would fight to get me out if I ever get caught, and Tahomaru wouldn't let me go that easily. So what am I suppose to do now?

I turn my head to look out the window. The last time I saw Hyakkimaru was at the ravine. The horse that exploded near him. I don't even know if Hyakkimaru is still alive. I close my eyes as tears slowly streams down my cheeks.

"Hyakkimaru... I hope you're alright" I said in a soft tone. I choke out a sob as I start to cry softly. I hug my knees, burying my face into my arms. Please God, protect Hyakkimaru. Don't let anything bad happen to him.

*to be continued*