𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 | ᵇᵒⁿᵗᵉⁿ [✓]

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Every step that Hanma took inside the mansion's marble floors felt like a bigger win than the last, but every step Fuyumi took felt like a year was being deducted from her life span. And how tight Kota's arms around her neck made it much worse. The child's fear practically resonated with every vibration of every beat in the poor kid's chest.

Fuyumi didn't know what to do, because even though she hated to admit it, she has lost. Everything she's done to keep her and Kota safe for the past years have gone down the drain, all for naught.

"My girl, you should wipe the long face. Your father doesn't like it when you're not smiling. remember?" Hanma hummed, tucking a strand of hair behind the terrified girl's ear.

She could almost feel her father's grip on her face, hearing his god awful voice scolding her about always keeping her appearance as dignified and elegant as possible.

"Hanma..." she choked out. The man stopped in his tracks. "Yes, my love?" he asked with such a sincere tone that it made her gut wrench.

"If you really love me, you wouldn't bring me back here." her vision was blocked by the tears she's been meaning to keep in. Her father didn't like crying.

Hanma sighed before landing a peck on the top of her head. "Believe me, baby, I do love you." he heaved out. His fingers crawled up to her chin, tipping it slightly upwards before leaning closer into her ear.

"But love does not suffice in this world."

Just like that, with a few measly words, the last inch of hope in her was blown harshly.

"Wipe your tears, pretty girl. We're already here." he cooed, fixing his suit.

"Tsumugi-san." she called out. The old lady was quick to walk up to her with a bow. "Please, please bring Kota to my room and please don't let anything happen to him." she begged, holding the old lady's hands as hers trembled.

All the old lady did was nod and give an apologetic smile but she felt more assured than ever. "Kota, will you please come with Tsumugi-san and behave? You remember her, right? She's one of the kindest people here so you'll be okay." she assured her brother. 

She planted a kiss on Kota's cheek before giving her off to the old lady whom she treated and trusted like a mother. A real mother.