wait for me [illumi zoldyck]

Chapter 4

(updated:  Feb 13, 2021)

Mia

The blimp ride to Yorknew city was remarkably uncomfortable. Illumi was able to get his hands on a private airship so that we didn't have to wait for the next flight.

For the majority of the trip, Illumi spent away from the compartment I was sitting in. I didn't feel like speaking to him, or anyone for that matter. I was feeling especially grim about the comment he made before our departure. It was very true, but I did not want to admit it to myself.

Illumi reappeared only once, to bring me some food. We shared a few words, but he quickly retreated back to wherever he came from. The entire trip left me alone in my thoughts.

Takeo Akagi, my husband to be, is not an ugly man. In fact, he is very beautiful. However, he makes me feel uneasy with all the looks and those eyes. Those orange eyes were haunting.

I take a moment to admire the rising sun at the end of the horizon. Distant mountains, staining the white canvas with hues of tangerine and violet. In the distance, I can see the outline of large buildings forming as we approach the city. The more the city comes into view, the more dreadful I begin to feel. Soon enough, I'd have to return home and face my reality.

When we landed, Illumi had a car ready. We were driven straight to Hotel Beitacle, where two suites were prepared and waiting for us.

"This is a little much for a small favor." I hummed as I unlocked the door to my room with a key card. Illumi followed me into the room, shrugging his shoulders loosely.

My mood was lifted at the site which unraveled itself as I explored the room. A huge king-sized bed lay at the end of the room, which was encompassed by ceiling to floor windows. The view of the morning city was beautiful.

"My room's attached to yours, from here." Illumi gestured to a door on the other side of the room. "It's a double door, so I'll have it open on my end, in case you need me." He says calmly, his eyes scanning the room.

The tension between us seems to be amplified as the room suddenly falls silent. I refuse to look at Illumi, cursing at the awkwardness.

"I'm running away after this" I suddenly blurt, shifting on my feet. Another awkward silence stretches over between us.

For a moment I regret confiding my plans in Illumi.

"Don't be senseless." Illumi mutters unemotionally, "You will go back."

I suddenly look at him, for the first time since we arrived. How could he say something like that? Out of all people, I'd expect at least him to understand and support me. After all the years we spent together.

"By all means, try to stop me." I sneer, rolling my eyes.

I turn around and make my way across the room, hoping that he will take it as a sign to see himself out. But he doesn't.

"I really couldn't care less what he does to you. I require you to help me with this favor and then I will be on my way." He doesn't follow me or raise his voice. "I wouldn't have come back if I didn't need something."

My heart breaks. I stop walking, frozen in place. His words are a stab in the back. Sure, I always knew that Illumi was odd. His perception of the meaning of relationships was a little distorted, but I thought I could be an exception for him. We grew up together, confided in one another. Yet, I can see that I was very wrong to believe that he cared.

And here I thought he was at least glad to see me again.

Tears begin to fill my eyes, blurring my vision. I never cried.

"I'll be off then." I can hear from behind me. Moments later, the door shut quietly.

The painful emotions build until they turn into bloodlust. The need to kill. It's very common for assassins to have a natural bloodlust instinct. This is especially true when strong emotions are present. Killing, in general, came easy to me. It was engraved within me from a young age.

And so, I left. To quench my need to kill. To suppress the overwhelming emotions within.

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Illumi

I can hear her door slam roughly from where I stand in my room. The sound of footsteps are rough and angry as they slowly fade from earshot.

I slump down on the nearest couch, and throw my head back against it, sighing deeply. I don't know what to do.

Part of me wants to think that what I am doing is right. To justify the way I must act towards Mia. Her father would punish her very harshly if she disobeyed his wishes. If she ran away, a conflict would erupt between not only the Akagi and Hano families but with my own family as well. There would be an imbalance.

I don't want to hurt Mia, but making her believe that marrying Takeo is her only choice is what is best. Justifying and explains things to her would, if anything, make her dread marrying Takeo Akagi even more. Knowing that her marriage must be consummated immediately.

I clench the cushion of the armrest. Takeo Akagi is repulsive. I've met him before, and have come to quickly realize how vile he and his family are. It is very obvious why they can never achieve any true power as an assassin family.

Parents who refuse to acknowledge their children, or to even teach them their ways. There is no sense of respect for their profession. It's simple; the Akagi are unsystematic with their work. Takeo is a prime example of their many mistakes.

The idea of Mia marrying one of them is appalling. She was raised to be a conventional assassin and the thought of him ripping all of that apart. He will ruin her. Her family's traditions will be lost and dragged down.

Yet, I am in no place to put myself between this marriage. My opinions are valueless. The once strong bond between my family with Mia's has been torn apart. After Marla Hano's death, Riku Hano asked my father not to associate the Zoldycks with his family any longer.

I swallow, thinking back to the last time my father allowed me to visit the Hano residence for the funeral.

I close my eyes. The idea of what the future holds is terrifying. And I have to witness it.

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