Marriage in Ikebukuro

Chapter One Hundred Eighty-One

I felt Shizuo pat my back gently as he tried to comfort me. I didn't know what came over me. It felt like my heart has been crushed. Not because of having nothing to do with Taro, but for losing my first baby. I was actually looking forward to taking care of him, though he was a result of rape. I guess it can't be helped now. The baby's gone and there's nothing I can do about it. I can't get him back. He's gone for good. I also felt guilty. Guilty because I felt relieved that now Taro was out of my life forever. I felt as though a pair of eyes was gazing at me. I looked back to the doorway to Kyou. How long has he been standing there? He gazed at me sadly, before turning away, leaving. I took in a deep breath and exhaled out a sigh, though it was a little shaky.

"Gomen, Shizu-chan." I apoligized to him.

He shook his head, telling me that it was alright.

I should be happy. I have a wonderful man, who I am marrying months from now. There should be no reason to cry from this point on.