I think... I'm in love with my mistress

Chapter 28

Is it really her?

Who would have knew that she would come back. . .

"N-Nanami?"

I stare up her, her wide doe-like eyes gazing gently down at me.

Where have you been all this time?

Why did you leave?

Did you even think of how much torment you put this shrine through?

All the suffering you put us through. . .

All the suffering you put me through. . .

Those questions whizzed around my mind as I stared up at her, my pale hands quivering slightly.

She hesitantly approaching me. She crouches down and beams a smile, pressing her thumbs against my wet cheeks and wiping them tenderly.

"Why are you crying silly?"

She quietly asks. Her fingers were delicately caressing my warm cheeks, as if they would shatter if she wasn't too careful. I lean into her fragile hand, wanting nothing more than to feel someone's loving touch.

I needed this, to feel warmth, because all I've felt lately is sorrow and sadness. . .

I weakly smile, my eyes still burning from the aftermath of my tears. I could still feel my stomach churning, my heart was still pounding like crazy, my mind fuzzy and confused.

"Tell me what's wrong Tomoe. . ."

I glance at the floorboards.

". . . . . ."

I continued to stare at the floor, keeping my mouth pursed. Nanami skims her slim hand along my shoulders, her touch somehow comforts me.

"C'mon, you can tell me. I want to help you,"

She let out a prolonged sigh.

"Mizuki came to me earlier today, saying that something bad happened and that you're not dealing with it too well."

My eyes widen, but I don't move my gaze from the floor.

Mizuki. . . He's known how badly I've missed Nanami, I should thank him later.

I let out a long, wavering breath before responding.

"You–you know how you bestow the land God mark on that human girl?"

I finally move my eyes to Nanami's face, waiting for a response. My voice was shaky, I didn't even know that my voice could sound like that, sound weak and helpless.

She hesitates, thinking about it for a moment, before nodding eagerly. I gulp and continue.

"Well. . . I've grown quite fond of her and making her my mistress made it even harder to resist her. You see, every time I'm around her, my stomach begins to flutter. My heart nearly stops when she speaks in such a sweet, kind voice. She is kind, cheerful and so many other things, you could say that. . . . . I really love her. . . "

Her face instantly grew buoyant, her eyes gleaming and a sly grin growing bigger on her lips.

"That's great! I knew you'd find someone who makes you ha–"

"But she got into an unfortunate accident. . . The accident triggered Post-Traumatic Amnesia . . .She has no recollection of who I am or any past memories. . . "

I interjected, my hands tightening around the thick fabric of my kimono. She let out a soft gasp.

"Oh my–I'm so sorry Tomoe. . . That must be hard on you."

She tried to comfort me but I just shrugged her off, not wanting her sympathy.

"Yeah, it's been hard, but I'm managing. This is almost as painful as when you left the shrine. . .Why did you leave?"

My sudden question caught her off guard. Nanami didn't say a word, she just gazed at me with a sullen expression.

I clenched my teeth, trying my hardest not to sound discouraged and resentful.

"Why did you leave?"

I managed to grit out, hoping my words wouldn't get caught in my throat.

"I'm sorry Tomoe. . . I had to. . ."

She replied, her voice low and apologetic.

"But why? Why'd you leave?"

Nanami cupped one of my cheeks, softly grazing her thumb against my flushed skin. She gave me a glowing smile.

"I can't explain, not now anyway. In time I will, but not at the moment."

She said that with all sincerity, and I believed her. I couldn't stay mad at her, I haven't seen her in what seemed like forever.

I let out a defeated sigh, closing my eyes.

"Fine, I'll wait. It better be a good reason."

She giggles and pinches my cheek, pulling it outwards.

"Don't worry, it is."

I struggle against her harsh touch and chuckle slightly as she lets go of me, a too familiar smile on her face.

I've missed that smile. . .

Nanami's P.O.V

He's missed me, I could tell.

I couldn't help but smile, it's been too long since we've talked like this.

He hasn't changed a bit.

Same monotone voice.

Same hair cut.

Same cute little fox-like ears.

Same violet eyes.

If anything is appearance is the exact same.

Physically he is no different, mentally he is a whole different person.

That girl has changed Tomoe, I knew she'd be something special.

Tomoe is more kind, more easy to reason with.

It feels great to be with him again. . .

He returns a soft smile as I help him off the floor.

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Hehe I love writing chapters for this story. It makes me feel happy that people actually read my stories. I hope you enjoyed and I may be thinking about ending it soon. . .