Imprisoned to Love You [Edited]

♦⊱ Chapter 28 - Modern Era ⊰♦

Ruka pov:

"Ruka, this isn't a simple matter, you know? The emergency doctors said that they had suffered wounds from a weapon," said Hasamoto san, an investigator that I had known for many years as a family friend.

"I know, Hasamoto san but you have to trust me. What happened is really complicated and not something you should delve into. Please, can't you just write it off as a mugging?" I pleaded, nervously glancing between the doors of the operating theatre and Kijima san who was watching me sharply.

But, Ruka dear, their clothes and the weapons the weapon that man is carrying-"

"I know you're suspicious and wary," I interrupted him in a begging tone, "but, please, you have to cover this up somehow. I promise they're not dangerous and I'll take care of them – things about them are just...complicated."

Hasamoto san was silent for a moment, in deep thought. He glanced at Kijima san, stared at him for a few moments, then looked back at me. He sighed deeply, closing his eyes for a moment.

"Alright," he spoke, sounding defeated, "I'll let you handle this matter. I'll wrap it up as a case of mugging when you were returning from a drama show. I'm only agreeing to do this because your father has helped me many times."

"Thank you, Hasamoto san!" I said, a relieved smile coming to my face.

"But are you sure you're going to be alright, Ruka? I don't want you to get hurt."

"I'll be fine, Hasamoto san. Thank you so much for your help!" I bowed deeply and he chuckled.

"You don't have to bow to me, Ruka. Just be safe, alright? If you need anything though, don't hesitate to call me," he said. I nodded and he gestured for his subordinated to leave with him. When they were gone, I exhaled in relief again and sat down next to Kijima san.

"Why did you save that b****** along with Kichiro sama?" Kijima san seethed.

I momentarily cringed. "I couldn't just leave him to die, Kijima san. Even though I don't like him anymore, he was still my friend and a human being. Besides, if the authorities found him in the same place as Kichiro sama and I insisted on saving only Kichiro sama, I'd get into serious trouble," I explained. With a shake of my head, I added, "Whatever the case, things at the moment are not exactly...normal, so it's best if you just follow my lead for now. Be patient and I'll explain things after Kichiro sama and Tomoki are healed."

"Not normal? What do you mean?" he pressed.

I contemplated for a moment on whether to tell Kijima san the truth or not. Well, there was no point putting it off – I decided to give him a vague idea of what was going on before I explained the situation in detail.

"On the evening I married Kichiro sama and we were in the garden, I asked him a question that anyone would find crazy. I passed it off but when the thunder storm began and a bolt of lightning nearly hit us, I returned here, to my home, only proving the truth in my question." Kijima san's eyes were narrow as he watched me, suspicious and confused about what I was telling him. I averted my eyes from him and glanced at the doctors and nurses who walked through the corridors as I continued, "Right now, Kijima san, you are in my world, my time. You are in a time period 400 years in the future of where you live."

Kijima san was silent. He said nothing. I was surprised that he didn't immediately bombard me with questions.

I met his wavering gaze and added, "This is all I can tell you for now. Once Kichiro sama and Tomoki are awake, I'll give all of you the remaining details. But, please, you cannot say anything about the war or about fighting and killing people to anyone here. It's illegal and will get you into really serious trouble. Just stay silent and let me handle the situation."