Chapter 05: “Red String of Fate”

Chapter 05: "Red String of Fate"

The next morning

Jester wake up early in the morning. He noticed that the wound was healing and he can move now. His strength is gradually coming back to him.

So he decided to take off the bandages. And start to do warm ups and push ups.

Then he suddenly heard a knock. So jester quickly opened the door for him.

"Good morning young man..."

"Good morning Mr. Joe..."

Then Mr. Joe was stopped when he sees Jester naked body. His wounds are all healed. And not a trace can be seen.

"It looks like your wounds are all healed now... It's a miracle! How can that be?"

"I guess that my body can healed much more faster..."

"Is that so? But?! ... Well... I'm glad your all well now..."

"It's all thanks to your kindness Mr. Joe...

Jester wants to know about this world but he was afraid that he would be exposed. But he thinks that maybe his injury was enough as an excuse. So he tried to tell Mr. Joe about his situation. And Mr. Joe understand it.

As Mr. Joe answered all his questions. Mr. Joe guide him carefully and kindly. Although Mr. Joe suspect of Jester identity. He didn't ask questions. 

Then the next day Jester decided to go outside.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm just going to have a quick round in this area... And have a breathe of fresh air..."

"I see... I thought maybe your still not well enough... I'm worried for your wellness..."

"I'm fine now so no worries..."

"Then maybe you can take this with you..."

"What is this for Mr. Joe?"

"This is money for you to pay for your food to eat while you stroll around. And if you ever have something you want to buy for yourself..."

"I can't take it mister... It's too much..."

"I insist... Take it..."

So Jester have no choice but to accept it.

"I'm really thankful for your kindness Mr. Summer... Someday I will repay your kindness..."

"I see... Then have a good day today..".

Then Jester start to walk around. As he learned more and more about the world he is in. By using the knowledge he has as soldier. Part of their work is to gather information and to blend well to the place they were. 

So he gathered enough information he needed in just one day.

Then he started to get starved. He crave for something to eat.

The smell of a newly grilled barbecue caught his attention. The smell was good and the appearance was pleasing.

So he decided to buy 1 stick of the delicious savory newly grilled barbecue. Then he took a bite of the meat. It is still hot that it burns his mouth from biting it. So he blew it to make it the meat cool enough to eat. And when he finely taste it. He was surprised it was savory and delicious. The meat was tender and juicy.

So he decided to buy more. When he filled his stomach. He buy more to bring home for Mr. Joe. As a way of thanking him.

As he was walking he suddenly bumped to someone. And that someone fell drastically to the ground.

"I'm sorry... Are you hurt? Here, take my hand... I'll help you stand..."

"No... I'm fine... Don't worry..."

As he looks at her closely. He can't imagine it. It was the girl he was searching for. Fate really lead them back together. He was really happy to see her.

"You're that girl from before, right?"

"What?"

"If you still remember... That day it was raining heavily... And there you came and gave me your umbrella... Do you remember now?"

"Yes, I remember you... So I can see that you didn't catch a cold... Lucky for you... (achoo)"

Then suddenly he remembered that after she gave her umbrella. She was forced to run back home without an umbrella.

Then his conscience hit him. I should have run and go after her.

"I'm such a coward...To let such a frail lady out in the rain... ( You we're weak and heavily injured. And nearly to death when that happened so it's just normal that yoh didn't catch her...")

" Are you ok?"

"No worries... It's just a cold... I'll take my medicines and all will be fine..."

He was still worried about her so he decided to take her home. He carried her like a princess.

"Pardon my rudeness milady..."

"Whaatt!!!"

"I'll take you home.... It's my fault to begin with that you catch a cold so at least let me do this for you milady..."

The young lady was lost for words.

The girl was so surprised that she couldn't even talk. Was this the same man she was so afraid of? That she had to suffer in the rain. As he carefully looks at him. Her heart rate began to raise. Her already meddled mind became more clouded as ever before.

"Are you ok? Your face is red, it must have turned into a fever... Where do you live? I'll take you there..."

The girl had no choice but to tell him her home address. As they arrived at the girls house...

"There... That's my house. You can bring me down now..."

"No... I shall make sure you're alright..."

"No need... Besides, there's my family to take care of me..."

"I see... Then can I visit you here again? If it's fine with you?"

"Visit again? What do you mean?"

"I'll visit you here again... To be able to see your cute face again milady..."