Altered Worlds (WHP 2)

{Chapter 81}

Chapter 81

(Mutsuki Tooru)

As the time has passed, we were called to the clinic to see Sasaki. We were very happy and relieved to see him sitting on his bed, looking well. He got his consciousness back! Thanked God he's okay.

"How are you feeling, Haise?" Akira-san asked.

He looked at her for a second and act as if he was pondering something so deep. Then, he looked at me and scrutinized me. He shifted his eyes back to Akira and gave a small smile.

"I'm fine.." He answered, while he scratched his cheek with his index finger.

Somehow, Sasaki acted quite suspicious to me. It's like, he was thinking of actions to do before reacting to us. That is not what usually Sasaki does.

"What happened to you?" I asked him.

"Um.." He exclaimed while he lowered his gaze to his hands. "I don't really know.."

Maybe what Akira-san said was right. He lost control of himself and went berserk that's why he couldn't remember anything. Furthermore, he seemed really sad and bothered about something.

"It's good that you're okay. We actually have a meeting regarding Rose but, I guess you should have a rest first--"

"No!" Sasaki yelled to cut Akira-san off.

Akira-san jolted in surprise and was speechless of Sasaki who suddenly raised his voice. I noticed Sasaki gritting on his fists tightly like he was suppressing his emotions.

"I will attend the meeting." He firmly stated with determination in his eyes.

"But, Sassan, ya have to sleep more!" Shirazu argued.

"I have to.. know more about Rose.. I need to attend the meeting no matter what." He sternly remarked.

Akira-san looked at him and processed the situation in her head for a minute. Then, her expression changed as if she had a conclusion.

"If that's what you want, then go ahead." Akira-san said, crossing her arms. "You seemed really eager and you look like you can handle it anyway."

"But, Akira-san!" I said, trying to disagree with her.

"Mutsuki, Haise is not as weak as you think." She said as she walked to the door.

She pulled the door and glanced back at Sasaki for the last time.

"Get ready in 10 minutes. The meeting will start soon." She commanded before leaving.

Sasaki hurriedly pushed himself off the bed and I quickly went to his side to support him.

"Thanks, Mutsuki." He said with a small smile.

"You don't have to push yourself too hard.." I stated with concern.

He stood up straight and gave me a faint smile. His eyes showed pain and suffering but, his aura gave up a feeling of unbeatable strength and valor.

"I'm fine.. I can manage." He said with a low tone.

His voice seemed hoarse and sad.. It's like he's carrying a burden on his back. He's not back to the usual Sasaki we knew. Something definitely happened to him.. Something's changed him..

While I gazed at the back of Sasaki, it seems that his image was slowly disappearing from my eyes. It was blurry.. And gradually, his image faints.. It was like, he was so far away from me.. He's beginning to drift away..

The image which was retained in my eyes seemed like a different person. It's an unknown man..

"Mutsuki." I heard Sasaki's voice calling me which made me snap back to reality.