•MAROON• .RIN ITOSHI.

|Chapter Twenty Four|

It was maroon

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Rin calls the staff in the living room, for preparation of the wedding.

"500?! Are you serious? I don't think I have known this much people in my entire life." He exasperates.

I chuckle, seeing his reaction, while reading the wedding invitation cards. Many people were invited. Maria is incharge of the guests in the wedding.

"Ma'am, do you think it's alright if we invite your sister too ?"

That's right. Julia.

I exhaled sharply before giving Maria a smile. "I'll personally go." Her jaw dropped. "What?"

Before Maria could say anything further, I turned to Rin.

"Rin?"

"Yes, doll?" He looked at me with a smile.

"I need to talk to you." His brows knit together but he nods standing up from the couch and we walk towards the kitchen.

"What is it, doll?" He smiled, putting his hand on my lower back. My eyes wavering not able to look at him.

"Y/n?" His voice is low, and firm. I looked up at him. "Is something bothering you?" I nibble on my lower lip, clearing my throat.

"I want to meet Julia, Rin."

His eyes shot up, almost glaring at me. But then soften, inhaling sharply. "Why?" His voice was stern. He definitely is not happy with my decision.

"Because I want to."

"Do you think she'll be happy to know that you're marrying me?" He scoffs, rolling his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest as he leaned on the doorframe.

I bite the inside of my mouth, wandering my eyes around on the floor.

"Listen, honey..." He steps closer to me, putting hands over my shoulder. "...we are getting back in the city, after getting married. You may meet then. But I won't allow you to go out to her." He grits his teeth, clenching his jaw, when he mentioned Julia.

But I don't think I'll be ever able to confront her, if not today. "No, Rin."

I found myself calmer and collected. I never felt this powerful before. "I want to. Before we get married. Infact, today."

He let a tight breathe. I understand his concern. His motive to keep me closer to him. "Rin?" I hold his wrist in my palms, bringing it closer to my chest. "Please.." his eyes fixed on my face.

He mutters something under his breathe before looking back at me. "You know I can do anything for you. But letting you go-is the last thing."

I sigh heavily, closing my eyes and then staring back to him. "Rin, please. Your brother was there to confront you right? I also need to ask her certain questions. She's is my sister-"

"Step sister." He cuts me in mid. Staring deep into something, calculating the best way out he can. "I am coming with you."

"No, you are not."

"Yes, I am. If you're leaving. You're leaving with me, honey." His eyes on my green ones. The softness in them as he comes closer to me, putting his forehead against mine. "I can't afford to lose you, again."

My heart clenched, hearing him. I hold a firm grip around his nape. "You're not going to lose me, love. Not anymore. I am always going to come back to you. No matter what happens. I am coming back to you."