HER SCENT - AMBW (Currently Being Edited)

Chapter Twenty-Five - The Cuts Too Deep

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Chapter Twenty-Five - The Cuts Too Deep

Anger filled every inch of my body.I thought I could never feel this way again especially not towards her. I just need to leave , time to think and breathe non-toxic air. Athena walked the detectives to the door and I went to our bedroom. Hearing her talk to them like they were best friends for years asking for just a simple favour your life for his. Just the very thought I could lose her made my ill.

I grabbed my traveling carry-on and grabbed whatever I could in sight. "Ren?" I heard her call my name I wanted to answer her ,but I continued to pack. Yet again she called out for me her voice getting louder with every step she took , her scent over powering mine.

"What are you doing?" she yelled out. Ren don't answer fight the anger building up just keep quite and pack. I kept telling myself I could hear the fears within her yelling out her. Don't look at her leave... as I walked pass her she reached out and held on tight to my hand. Her head face up and proud , eyes locked on to mine I could tell she wasn't going to let go.

"Was it because I said something? Ren talk to me." She begged for me to speak... did you do something? OF COURSE! something snapped in me and every thought I had locked away just got set free. "You are grown enough to make decisions on your own without thinking about others around you. You want to depend on people and the minute they try to protect you In ANYWAY. You push back with this I can do it myself I been doing it myself attitude. I am not the one to play games with. if you want to risk your life without concerning yourself , Hana and I then do as you please. I just won't be around while you are doing it." I knew I messed up. I let the anger control my actions yet again. I pulled away from her grasp she didn't try to stop me.

I couldn't see her face I could only imagine what it looked liked. I dwindled on the thought of that night she knocked on my door scared to be alone. I'm no longer protecting her I've become the very thing she is scared of. As I locked the door behind me I could hear Athena scream my name , her fits banging on the front door and the sound of glass shuddering. My heart felt like it dropped. I kept thinking is this the right thing to do? I placed my hands on the door. "Honto ni gomen ne Athena-san". From down the hall I was still able to hear her weep with every tear she shed my heartache even more.

"Outside is wild right now." The bellhop stated "Yes very much so I forgot my umbrella upstairs." I let out a half baked chuckle. It felt like the weather was matching the pain Athena and I are feeling. Heavy drops of rain pouring down fast , the musk of the city heightened and the feeling of despair. "Your ride is pulling up Mr. Hiroshi. Please follow me." He pulled open the large clear umbrella and lead me towards the car.

It's 1:15am on a Monday I doubt hotels in the area have any room tonight. I could always call Jun? I pondered on the thought. " Mr. Hiroshi Sir?" The driver pulled down the divider. "Please call me Ren." I mumbled out while staring out the window lost in thoughts. Where could I stay? "1551 Flatbush and Church Please." I hope I got the address right.

I wonder what Athena is doing right now? maybe leaving wasn't the right choice. The car slowly pulled up. " Seems like nobody is home Sir. Want to try somewhere else?" He asked me. " No someone is home I know it. Thank you for being able to get me at such a late hour." I handed him $100 crumpled from my jeans pocket. "Please keep the change and your phone on loud. Just incase I need you for anything else this week." I grabbed my bag and walked towards to door.

I really do hope someone answers I let out a deep sign and knocked ... no answer I knocked again this time a little stronger than the last. Yet nothing "Dam it!" I slammed my hands on the brick walls and plopped myself on the stairs. Why is this happening to me all I wanted to protect her, hold her even love her if that is something I could even do. I got up and dust off the dirt and gravel from my jeans and picked up my bag. Just as I took my first step the down behind me opened up. "Ren ... I mean Mr.Hiroshi what are doing here so late?" I soft yet high pitched voice of an old friend rang from behind me.

"Do you have space for an old friend so spend the night?"

*AN*

I had sometime so I was able to update a bit sooner than normal! *Yeah me*

Seems like Ren is filled with regret right now... should he be the one to make the first move? I really feel for him having to hear Athena yell is name and not go to her. I wonder what old friend Ren is talking about any thoughts?

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