Aurelia

Chapter 1: Her Name

Kyohei wasn't a passionate or sensitive man. He had his own reasons. His family members called him 'dry'. He himself thought that he was a cold, heartless man.

He wasn't ashamed of his identity. He had money and power. He possessed a lovely family. He had acquired powerful allies. He didn't need anything else.

"Did you find out everything about her?"

He wasn't in a pleasant mood today. He was never in a pleasant mood these days.

"Yes and no, dearest brother of mine."

His younger brother's tone was cheerful.

Kyohei on the other hand was already getting a headache and the conversation had only started.

"Honshu, this isn't the time for jesting."

He heaved a loud sigh and fiercely rubbed his temples.

"I want only facts about her and nothing else."

He was getting angrier by the second.

"She has a name, you know."

His brother in return gave a small pause and looked at him mischievously.

"Do pray tell. I am all ears, little brother of mine."

He spoke bitterly.

He was tired. He wanted to get out of the hospital as soon as possible. And Honshu wasn't being helpful at all. He was already making his life hell.

"I shouldn't tell you anything about her. You'll just get her killed as you suspect almost everyone around you."

He pouted at him.

In return Kyohei narrowed his eyes at him.

His little brother wasn't a fool, he was cunning and keen.

"I do not suspect you."

His voice was serious, almost grim.

Honshu gave a toothy grin.

"Yes, I know. Because I am special."

Kyohei rolled his eyes. His brother was so full of himself.

All his moments with his younger brother were absolutely cringe-worthy.

"No. Because 'you' are family."

He didn't feel well.

"You hurt my feelings, o' brother of mine."

He croaked aloud while placing both his hands upon his heart.

Honshu was a born drama queen.

"You should just leave, Honshu. It's not worth the effort."

His tone was quiet. He faced away from him.

"Do not forget, Nakahara-san."

His eyes widened but he didn't face him.

His sibling seldom called him that.

"Her name's Aurelia."

He said slowly.

Kyohei held his breath. His mind became numb.

So...

That was her name.

The name of his so-called savior.

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