My other half

SUMIRE

A complicated look flashed through Ran's face and yet he nodded. "Alright, I will be civil on this topic. But, I do hope you understand who you are dealing with."

"I know, he is a great guy." Sumire nodded.

'Too good for someone like me.'

"No, I mean about his connections in the underworld."

At those words her eyes widened. "Do you know which group he belongs too?"

No matter how much she researches, she can find no clues. She even looked through the data Aki obtained from the background search. There is nothing there. Surprisingly the details of Toh being a terrorist was all there. Aki is the only one who would clear his background check with that information on his record. Others would be more cautious.

He doesn't have a squeaky clean history. But, the details of which organisation he belongs to has vanished. Perhaps she is mistaken and he doesn't belong to a group. There are plenty of powerful individuals who do not belong to a group.

However, if she thinks back to her conversations with Toh. He has mentioned a boss and a benefactor before. So, he must be taking orders from someone. She just can't figure out who that someone is.

Ran frowned. "I don't unfortunately. But, I have seen him participate in dangerous jobs." He paused choosing his words carefully. "I have no right to judge you on the type of company you keep or who you date. But, take it from me. He isn't a good guy."

'I already know about his past as a terrorist. But, something tells me that Ran is discussing something else.'

Her thoughts break off when she catches a glimpse of silver hair entering the shop. Oh, its Toh? Sumire blinked. She didn't think he came to place like this. But he wasn't alone, there was a woma with light pink coloured hair, wearing a long navy blue coloured dress. Ran catches her gaze and sighed.

"I will fetch our order."

Sumire nodded and Ran walked away.

She watched them head over to a table with a screen. But, she could still see them.

"Toh-sama you have been slacking recently."

Toh sighed deeply. "The boss gave me a special mission. So it's normal for me to slack on my other work isn't it?"

"Except last I heard your slacking on your special mission too."

"I thought the boss was happy that I got a girlfriend, and that I found someone I want to settle down with."

At those words Sumire felt her heart beat increase and her face reddens. H-huh? S-settle down? Does, does that mean he wants to marry her? It's true that Toh talks about how he will never let her go. But, she didn't think it was like this.

"Besides, I know what your doing Freya. You want to convince me that Sumire isn't the one for me."

She snapped her attention back to Toh and Freya. Freya who was suddenly latching herself onto Toh's arm. Sumire felt herself seething with rage seeing the sight before her. It shouldn't surprise her. Toh is very popular with women. But, at a glance at her appearance. Sumire simply thought she was his assistant. She thought they only had a formal relationship.

Sumire hissed and she hears a low chuckle.

'Calm yourself beautiful. Even if you look cute when your seething with jealousy.'

Hearing his voice in her head, Sumire frowned.

'If you knew I was here, you should have sat with me.'

'I'd rather not talk to your companion.'

Sumire blinked. Right, if Ran knows who Toh is. Then the same must go vice versa.

Freya pouted. "I know her name sounds pretty but the girl herself is average. She is only a child Toh-sama."

"As someone who is privy to my actual age, I am surprised that your still making a move on me."

Freya giggled and ran her fingers through Toh's shirt. Sumire clenched the chopsticks in her hands, until it split in half.

Mine. That's mine.

He is mine, everything about Toh's is hers.

Who does this woman think she is touching?

Hearing another chuckle. Sumire's gaze dimmed. 'If she doesn't take her hands off you, she will find herself without a hand.'

'So scary beautiful. But I love that feisty side of yours.'

'Not funny. I'm already losing my patience. Deal with it quickly or I will.' Sumire threatened.

"You might be younger than me. But your body is that of a full grown man." Freya slid her hands on the button of Toh's pants. "I think you understand? After all, I have been making a move on you for nearly a year. If you didn't want me too, then you would have fired me."

"That's where you're making a great mistake. I value your contribution as an assistance, you're very efficient."

"I can be efficient elsewhere." Freya moved Toh's hand towards her breasts and she moaned at his slight touch.

If she wasn't fuming with fury already she was now. She should leave this to Toh. Nothing good will come out of her dealing with yet another jealous woman. But she can't take anymore of this. Before she could stand up though. Toh suddenly materalized himself beside her.

Sumire blinked. How did he get next to her so fast?

Freya was looking over at the spot Toh was just in and then stood up. She immediately spotted them and looked murderous. "Your wasting your valuable power on that thing-"

Toh's gaze hardened, and he wrapped his arms around her waist. "What you're calling a thing is my precious woman, my other half. The love of my life."

Sumire already thought he couldn't get any cheesier after what he said earlier. But, Toh really does know how to keep this relationship interesting- Sumire felt her entire face redden. She knew even without looking that they were gathering a crowd at this point.

What is he doing? Doesn't he realize how much attention they are drawing right now? No doubt someone has recognized Toh by now. But what if they notice her to- her thoughts break off when Toh tugged on her hat and pulled it down so it covered her face slightly.

Oh. Oh.

She felt a warm sensation in her chest, and her gaze fell on his arms wrapped protectively around her. He is shielding her. Is this, what it means to be protected?

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