Keeping Her Safe

Lyra was sitting beside the bed in the guest house of Ryu's mansion, clutching her hands together over her lap in fear. Will she be ok? Her mind was exploding with unwanted thoughts. The fact that Ryu and Devin were way more silent than usual was a great indication that she messed up big time. 

"I'm so sorry… " Lyra whispered to Darah as she gently stroked her forehead with tearful eyes. Oh these tears again, it just wouldn't stop! She had already changed Darah out of her clothes and out her into new ones. There was no choice since there were small wounds almost everywhere and her clothes were basically soiled. Lyra had dressed the smaller wounds. Behind her, she heard faint sound of footsteps. It was their family doctor's young daughter, Dr. Eliza Tang. 

"Eliza! Will she be ok? " Lyra got up, clutching her hands against her chest. Eliza nodded with a concerned smile. 

"I've given her a sedative for now to ease the pain. It looks like she went into shock when she saw- You know… Please make sure the dressing on her arm doesn't come off, it could lead to an infection. Also call me when she regains her consciousness. " Lyra nodded at her statements. Dr. Eliza was a dedicated one especially to the Shengs since her father was really close with Aldric Sheng. She knew very well about his son, Ryu's antics and his history of violence but she was used to turning a blind eye everytime they needed help. 

"Eliza… I can't begin with how grateful I am to you. At a time like this we would be screwed if we didn't have you. " Lyra sighed, keeping a hand over her forehead. Eliza sat beside her, placing a hand over her shoulder as an act of consoling her. 

"What even lead to this horrible event? I cannot imagine the kind of pain she went through. " 

Lyra was silent to her question. How could she admit openly that she was the reason for all of this? For the sake of a stupid movie date. Suddenly the door creaked open. Eliza's gaze sharpened as she saw the familiar tall man casually walk into their room. He was still in his black formal attire from before. 

"Haven't you learned to knock before you enter a room with women? " Eliza smirked as she gazed coldly at Ryu. 

"It's not like you were kissing each other. Or were you? " Ryu gave an equally befitting reply as he smirked back at her. Eliza turned her face away in spite, holding her hands together. 

"Stop it you two. Now is not the time for this. " Lyra glared at them both which seemed to put them in their place. Suddenly her attention went towards the creaking bed. It seemed Darah was shaking in her unconscious state. Eliza rushed to her in fear, cheking her pulse. Ryu was watching from a side with a concerned look. 

"I gave her sedatives! What's going on! " Eliza was confused on what to do. The girl was trembling, whispering something… 

"Leave me…  Leave me alone… " 

Her voice was barely audible but Eliza was able to make it out. She held her hands tightly within her own and pressed them gently for a few moments. She was having a bad dream. Darah's trembling came to a slow halt and now she had completely shut down. 

"I think it'll be better to take her to the hospital-" Before Eliza even finished the sentence, Lyra noticed how Ryu's eyes darkened in anger. 

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Eliza glared back at Ryu. Oh wait, what could she expect from a monster who couldn't care any less for human beings. 

"Thank you Dr. Eliza. It was a pleasure to have you help us out. Now that your job here is done, you may leave. " Ryu pushed his hands into his pockets as he leaned against the door. Eliza was angered at his unshakable expression of just pure nothingness. Every thing she suggested, he just tossed it out of the window. Does a doctor's suggestion mean nothing to him or was it simply because the suggestion was made by her? Eliza felt worthless at times but had to put up with him for her father's sake. 

"I think I'll stay here for the night. How can I entrust her safely here with you. What if anything happens to her-" 

"Now, should I pay you to leave? " Ryu's voice sank a pitch deeper, sending chills down her spine. Lyra was shocked seeing this treatment. 

"Ryu! What is wrong with you? " 

"It's Ok Lyra. I will take my leave now. Call me if anything goes wrong. " Eliza left without sparing a glance at the tall man who was unbothered. Lyra felt that Eliza was too calm towards Ryu at times. If it were her, she would've bursted out in anger. 

"So…  What will we do with her once she wakes up? We'll let her go right? " Lyra asked all of a sudden, her eyes on her lap. Authentic question, Ryu thought. 

"No." He answered nonchalantly. 

"What do you mean? We won't let her go!? " Lyra was confused. At least the girl did nothing wrong to deserve this and now she was going to be kept here as if this punishment wasn't enough. 

"She saw us kill, Lyra. She's seen our face. I cannot trust her… Nor can I kill her. " 

Lyra sighed in defeat. It was the truth whether she liked it or not. Now all she had to make sure was that Darah was safe and protected.