A sigh of God

Chapter 16 - Unlucky

You gasp for air as you shoot your eyes open. A strong, sharp pain pierces through your skull all at once as you struggle to get up.

"Ugh...Satoru!" You shout and the man appears in front of you momentarily.

"What is it? You're in pain again?" He asks as he helps to sit you up and you nod, squeezing your eyes bitterly.

"Where is it?" - "My head is going to explode"

He puts his fingers on your temples, moving in gentle circles. He sighs desperately when you groan again.

"Let's go to the bathroom"

A sigh of relief echoes the damp walls of the bathroom as you sink deeper into the water, the reversed energy easing the tense pain. Satoru watches you from above, a concerned look on his face.

"It became more frequent" He notes and puts his hands on his hips. You glance up at him.

"I know" You lean your head back against the edge, letting your hair soak.

"I think we should move into the clan's mansion"

Your eyes widen at once.

"What? Are you serious?"

His frown grows deeper.

"We don't know what might happen," He says, voice softer now as he sits on the edge of the bath, "Those strong waves of cursed energy might harm you. I don't want to take any risks"

"We can't do it" You close your eyes, "The kids need you"

He clicks his tongue.

"I'll manage"

There was a moment of stillness in the bathroom. He looks at your body, dreadful thoughts crossing his mind. It never occurred to him that this pregnancy could be dangerous for your body due to the child's limitless overwhelming you.

You were watching blankly at your gestational belly. Moving into his clan's mansion might save your life if something goes wrong, but there was a strong instinct that made you postpone the idea.

Perhaps it was the worry of the unfamiliar in your current vulnerable state.

"I'll be there with you," He says, stroking your head gently.

So with a heavy heart, you decide to move to the clan's residence. It was far in the mountains, almost six hours of drive, so Satoru went there first to prepare everything for your stay.

Meanwhile, you were packing your things.

A knock on the door interrupted the flurry of your thoughts.

Your eyes brighten when you see Dazai at your doorstep.

"My Bella!" He exclaims, giving you a tight hug, "You look amazing!"

You chuckle before hugging him back.

"I see Satoru got everything he wished for," Dazai says, dropping onto the couch, "As always"

You roll your eyes playfully at him.

"Well, he did a great job, surprisingly" You play with your braid.

"Where is he?" - "At his clan's mansion. We are moving there next week"

Dazai frowns slightly.

"What for?"

"I've been struggling in the last couple of weeks" You explain, "The amount of cursed energy is both fatiguing and overpowering me. There are experts in his clan who can help make sure everything goes smoothly when the time comes"