F#cking Professor Rengoku - AU Rengoku x Reader +18 (COMPLETED)

Chapter 68

(Y/n)'s POV:

Two days later, Kyojuro and I sat down together at the dining table, surrounded by various scrolls and documents. We were discussing the details of our upcoming wedding, from the guest list to the ceremony itself.

"So, we're inviting all the hashiras, as well as our families and close friends." He spoke.

As Kyojuro mentioned inviting the hashiras and close friends and family, my expression darkened, my mind wandering to the tense relationships I currently had with Sanemi.

I was still hurt and angry with Sanemi for keeping the truth about Genya's survival a secret all these years...

Not to mention that the only friend I had is dead...

Kyojuro reached out to take m, hand. "Hey..." He spoke softly. "You haven't mentioned inviting Genya or Sanemi. Do you want them there or..." His voice trailed off, sensing my distress. He squeezed my hand gently, encouraging me to open up to him. "I know things have been strained between you and your brother. And Genya... I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have him back in your life under these circumstances."

He watched me as I struggled with my emotions, torn between love for my brother, Sanemi, and the pain caused by his secrets and Genya's sudden reappearance. He decided to push a little, wanting me to confront my feelings before the wedding. "(Y/n), listen to me."

"Sanemi raised you, didn't he? He was like a father to you." He leaned in closer, his voice soft but earnest. "I know Sanemi's actions hurt you deeply, but remember, he's still the brother who raised you with love and devotion. His secrecy was misguided, but it came from a place of protecting you. Perhaps..."

I know that...

His voice grew softer, more understanding. "Perhaps it's time to try and see things from his perspective. He's probably hurting too, carrying the weight of his choices. I talked with him after the latest meeting when our master ordered us to gather. He was clearly feeling bad about the entire situation and he's hurting just as much. He would never admit it aloud though, but I saw it... And Genya... his return must be overwhelming after believing him dead for so long. But please..."

His expression turned pleading as he looked at me, his eyes filled with warmth and concern.

He understood me more than anyone ever did. His words hurt, but it was the truth...

"(Y/n), please don't let your pain and anger push away the people who love you. Your brothers are important to you, whether you realize it or not. And you would regret for a lifetime if they didn't attend to the wedding of your dreams."

He saw the conflict in my eyes, the battle between my anger, hurt, and the truth he's speaking. He took a deep breath and continued. "Answer me honestly. If you were to push your brothers away completely, would you be happy?"

My heart clenched painfully at the question, his words hitting me like a physical blow. I felt a lump form in my throat as unshed tears burned in my eyes. The room suddenly felt too small, the air too thick to breathe.

My fingers trembled slightly as I held onto his hand, seeking comfort but finding none, the painful truth refusing to let me escape.

His golden eyes held my gaze, filled with empathy but unwavering in his determination to make me confront my feelings. "Would you be happy spending the most important day of your life without them?" He repeated the question, rephrasing his words.

My heart throbbed painfully, my chest tightening as I realized how alone I truly felt. Without Kyojuro's grounding presence, I would be completely adrift. A single tear escaped, trailing down my cheek. "Without them... without you... I'd be completely alone..."