Chapter 11
My eyes were locked on the road as I sped down the backroads leading to my house, I couldn't think straight now that I know that Takeru could be in real trouble. The boss of such a large Syndicate doesn't just up and want their long-lost child, He must have some kind of sick plan for him. This just doesn't seem like a logical idea for a man of his standing, also how did he know where Takeru was?
I drove up my driveway and the car slid on the gravel as I halted to a stop, I almost hit the stone steps leading to the front door. I ran up the stairs with anger seething through my teeth as Sebastian opened the door quickly, catching my car keys that I had thrown in the air as I entered my home urgently. This grand entrance with curved stairs on each side of the room and black and gold railings completing their elegance could make any person's jaw drop in awe. The gold art trimmings on the walls and original paintings by J.W.M Turner, with red, gold, and black carpeting covering the stairs showed the sophistication and detail that went into the décor of my home. The white marble itself could bring light to anyone's soul but these halls felt dark and empty. This house was never my home because it had ghosts around every corner and secrets under every rug. This house was always prison for me no matter how I tried to dress it up.
"Where are the twins?" I said to Sebastian who was hanging my keys and locking the front door while I marched down the long center hallway between the stairs.
"They are waiting for you in the Living room Young master" He replied walking pass me, the long white hallway was illuminated by the chandelier lights hanging from the ceiling. The walls were covered in portraits of me through the years.
"Risha?" I asked as I followed Sebastian and entered the living room where the two-colored headed twins were waiting for me.
"In the backyard with one of the servants young master" He replied. The twins were eerie but brilliant, I have never seen anything like them. Their eyes were dead, they looked more like they were made of glass than flesh. Regardless of their smiles and upbeat tones there was always something wrong with their faces, it was like they were forcing themselves to show these emotions. Their voices sounded practiced, and their eyes never really moved when they smiled or frowned, in all honesty they made my skin crawl. They would have made better dolls than humans, at least you know the dolls are fake. They both turned and bowed to me in unison.
"We have arrived due your request young master" The left twin said as they stood straight again. The left twin's name was ying and of course his brother's name was Yang. They never told anyone their true names, but everyone accepted them despite their unholy appearance. They were loyal and would take a bullet for me any given day but of course with their level of skill a bullet has never even come close to grazing my skin.
"What can we do for you sir" Yang said taking a seat in the quilted white armchair.
"I need you to find someone, he is very dear to me. I need him returned to me, Unharmed" I said gripping the back of the long white couch trying not to lose my calm.
"He was last seen being discharged from the Homari memorial hospital around 11:28pm by a man who claims to be his father" I said as the twin looked at each other in agreement.
"We need all information of events; the smallest details can be major." Ying said sitting in the other matching chair around the coffee table.
"It's Takeru Somdura age 23, Top student at Tasakura University. Works three jobs and lives with his drunk uncle. The uncle and grandmother have verified that Takeru's father who was pronounced dead September 16, 2003, is very much alive and is now running the Dura Syndicate. I believe he is being held in one of these three buildings owned by the Dura Syndicate." Sebastian explained showing a map of the area.
"I want you checking CCTV on all streets, alleys, or backroads. I Want to know what exit they used to leave the hospital. I want to know the car they use to transport Takeru inside out, Hell I even want to know what car air freshener they use, you understand? I also want eyes out everywhere in the area, they shouldn't be able to take a smoke break without me knowing what brand they smoke and what exit they used and where they stood. Nobody so much as wipe their ass without me knowing about it, I want him found ASAP. If you do find him and he is harmed more than his hospital records say, Shoot to kill. I want them standing no more, Do I make myself clear?" I said angrily digging my nails into the couch cushions, Sebastian softly pulled my fingers from out the couch and handed me my cell phone that I didn't even realize had rang.
"Hello? Somdura guardian?" I hear a female voice ask.
"Yes, I am Takeru Somdura's Guardian." I said quickly grabbing my coat and heading towards the door.
"Hello, I am Nurse June, Mr. Somdura was dropped off at the hospital entrance and he won't speak. He only gave us your name. We were wondering once his test is all done would you like to come collect him?" Nurse June said in a upbeat voice.
"Yes, I am on the way right now" I said running down the stairs, into the car and hitting the gas so hard I thought I might push it through the floor of the car. The car zipped down the driveway and I saw the twins and Sebastian get in a car and start following close behind me in the rearview mirror. Once I made it to the hospital, I didn't even stop at the service desk, I started running frantically looking at every name tag on each patient's door.
"Room 3664 Young Master" Sebastian yelled to me. I sprinted to the stairs being the elevator was going to take entirely too long. the twins were speeding up the stairs right behind me. Once I made it to the third floor I rushed through the door and looked for signs to tell which way his room was. I couldn't read any of the signs so I just took off to the right down the hallway. Once I made it to 3664 after running down 3 other hallways looking for it, I was stopped by security saying that I didn't have a visitor's pass and I had been seen running the hallways like a mad man. The twins stopped security from reaching me with both their swords drawn. Sebastian came up the stairs shortly after and motioned me to go ahead. I trusted that he would handle it being that the Twins were a bit hot head and began fighting with security. I quickly slid open the door and there he was, sitting in bed with a smile on his as if he was happy to see me. The world seemed to slow down, and we were the only ones living in it, the sunshine shining through the window was brighter and his skin glowed. He was beautiful regardless of the bandages and cast. I was speechless and the only thing I could do was hug him softly, trying not to hurt him. I felt him burst into tears and sob emotionally. His scream was painful and full of confusion and desperation. I held him close to my chest and let him get it all out. Words weren't needed, we were just relieved to be together again.
One hour later
Takeru and I sat talking for about 45 minutes after he cried for almost 20 minutes. We talked about the case with Ryan since it was closed because Ryan couldn't be found. Then he told me about the people he encountered and what they wanted; he made clear that he wanted nothing to do with them. Through all the anger and fear of talking about the events of the last 4 days he only talked fondly about a man named Jin. He says that Jin was kind and helped him without being asked or with disgust in his eyes. For some reason watching him talk about another man so fondly just didn't feel right to me, but it was the only good thing that came out of what happened to him. I wanted to hear him talk about me fondly as well, I want to care for him. I want to be the person to put a smile on his face not some prick named Jin.
"Would like to come to my house Takeru?" I said suddenly leaning forward in my chair. Takeru looked shocked at my sudden outburst, He looked down at his hands and began to look sad. I didn't understand the derailing of his emotions, but it made my heart ache.
"Why would you ask that?" He asked softly, fiddling with his fingers.
"I just thought it would be nice to have the company" I said sliding my chair closer to his bed.
"Is that why you let Yeji spend the night?" He mumbled as tears ran down his face. I never told anyone the Yeji was there, so how did he know Yeji came to my house.
"How do know Yeji spent the night at my house?" I said confused. Takeru and I have never even spoken, I've never even worked in a group project with him. There is no logical reason for him to have that information.
"I've known everything about you for the last 2 years. I've had a crush on you for almost three years now, plus having the world ignore your existence has it's benefits. I followed you randomly one day, just to see where you lived, and you just happen to take Yeji to your home." He explained sobbing softly covering his face.
"So, your gay and stalker huh?" I said jokingly, trying to lighten up the mood. I don't see him as a threat, I'm just more surprised that he wasn't detected by Sebastian during his rounds that night or on any of the motion sensors. Even if he was dangerous, he wouldn't have made it in the house or to me.
"I knew you would take me as a joke or call me that. I deserve it, but I can't come to your home. You don't know me, and I have caused you enough trouble. What will people think about you if you start being seen with me?" He said laying in the bed covering himself with the blanket.
"Takeru, I didn't mean it like that, I was trying to lighten the mood but as I said before I'm not too good with words." I said sitting on the edge of his bed listening to him cry.
"you can come and heal at my house, and we can get to know each other, I'll even bring your assignments from school. I know you don't want to go to your uncle's house, plus I have so much more room." I said slowly pulling the blanket down from Takeru's face. I wanted to comfort him and make sure he is safe. I don't care about his past or the fact that he is gay, I just want him happy.
"But I would just get in the way, I'm not your burden" He replied wiping the tears from his face.
"You are not a burden; you are my friend. I mean if you let me be your friend Takeru" I said smiling softly and holding out my hand. I don't know what I will do it he rejects me right now; I have never had the fear of rejection ever since my parents died. it seemed like forever passed by as Takeru sat in the bed lost in thought before he finally took my hand and smiled for the very first time since I've known him.
"We can be friends" He said happily, it was the first time I've ever seen him show true emotion other than fear or pain. I wanted him to live like this forever, I never want him to know hunger or sadness ever again. He will become my number one priority; The Dura Syndicate will not have him again. He will find happiness.