Are You The One Jo Togame?

Chapter 10 - The Past (Part 3) Home

From the outside, the classy apartment exudes an aura of sophistication and elegance. I gaze at it a bit too long in admiration.

Togame: Shall we? waiting for me to exit the car

Ruby: I hesitate Wait, Togame.

Togame: "I'm not listening to you. You're staying with me tonight."

Ruby hesitates, "I'm not sure if I..."

Togame: Don't you trust me? glares at me, annoyed

Ruby: Fine! I step out of his car, and he closes the door behind me.

He hands the keys to the security personnel for parking, and we wait until the gates in front of us open. I glance at him as he strides ahead of me, feeling slightly nervous. We enter the elevator, and he selects the button for the highest floor. I wonder if he lives with his parents.

The silence continues in the elevator until the doors finally open. He turns right and starts to walk towards the big door at the end of the corridor.

He unlocks the door with his fingerprint, then gestures for me to enter first.

Stepping into the beautiful apartment, I notice large plant pots in the corners and hanging pots. Paintings from different cultures adorn the walls, along with a prominent family portrait featuring three people. I turn to him, but he's preoccupied with something else.

Examining the photo further, I focus on his parents. His mother exudes beauty, and his father—oh my! It's no wonder he's so handsome; he clearly takes after his father. I can't help but giggle to myself.

Togame: What are you doing? sternly stares

Ruby: Oh! I was just admiring your home. This is a beautiful apartment, I must say. I assume your parents don't stay with you?

Togame: nods as he opens the first aid box.

I walk towards the balcony and admire the view.

Ruby: Is it okay if I open the balcony door?

Togame: looks at me confused Sure, go ahead. continues to keep an eye on me

I unlock and slide the screen to the right, stepping out. Whoa, we are quite high up. I have a terrible fear of heights. I stay far from the railing, just taking in the city lights and the cool breeze. Aaah! I almost forget what happened a while back and suddenly feel low again as I start to piece things together.

Suddenly, he appears behind me.

Togame: He was present and threw the first punch at Choji and the others. Recognizing the jacket, he sought revenge. It seemed he had been watching us closely.

Ruby: That sick prick.

He stands in front of me.

Togame: Let me clean your wounds.

I notice the little cuts and bruises on his face and neck, becoming prominent when the light falls on him. He's not in a terrible state though, considering how bad it got. Damn! How can you get away with only minor cuts when it was a full-out brawl? This guy's body must be made of steel.

Ruby: Sure! But what about your wounds?

Togame: smirks This is nothing. I should be as good as new after a shower.
Would you also like to freshen up? I think you should.

Ruby: I actually would like that. I can clean my wounds in the process. I really want to scrub myself, especially... I lower my head.

Togame: Hey! grasps my hand and gently lifts my head, gazing at me with a kind expression Don't think about it. Let me get the water ready for you.