Chapter 163 - The Triangle Is Finally Complete (1/2)

(Jane's PoV)

Siji had been acting strange lately. Usually, he would always appear in a heart beat whenever I called him. But, he got late these days. He even left me in the middle of my training several times. He didn't tell me where he went, and I didn't ask him for fear I might be too demanding.

Well, I am the Master, so it should be okay, right? However, I didn't want to do that. He only appeared a bit late, it was not like he didn't appear at all, or that he neglected his duty. I must be an understanding Master so that my men would not think of me as burdensome or annoying.

Today, he left a bit early during my training. Before midday, he returned but he used the front door. I could sense his presence, that was why I didn't stand up to open the door. He even pushed the door bell, what kind of trick was he playing?

Sanji was the one who stood up and opened the door while all I did was laying on the couch with my head tilted backwards to see the guest. Indeed, I saw Siji in front of the door, but what's with his face? He looked like he was disappointed with something? Why was he sulking there? Not only Siji, but Sanji had a weird expression on his face, too.

”Why are you here?” Sanji asked. He didn't sound cold or aloof, just curious.

”I didn't know you live here.” There was another voice that clearly sounded displeased.

Oh? Siji brought back another person and Sanji knew this person?

”Don't tell me the one I need to report to is him?” Eh, why did I feel his voice was a bit familiar? I got up into sitting position, still too lazy to go to the door.

”Not him.” Siji answered. Huh? He talked to Siji? He could see Siji? Even Sanji couldn't see Siji!

”Who are you talking to?” Sanji asked. See? He couldn't see Siji unless Siji allowed him. I doubted Siji had shown himself to Sanji, though.

”Who's that?” I asked Sanji before things got more awkward between him and the guest.

Before Sanji could say something, the guest had barged his way into the house and was looking at me with widened eyes from the front door. He looked surprised but also there was longing in his eyes. He was oddly familiar to me but... it couldn't be him, right?

Or, was he?

No way!

I pushed myself up and half ran towards him. I was not blind, but why did the closer I get to him, the more familiar he was to me? The more familiar I found him to be, the more I couldn't think of anything other than getting close to him.

But, what if he wasn't him? I stopped right in front of him as that question invaded my mind. I stood there, staring at him blankly. I wanted to hug him, but what if it wasn't him?

”Jane!” He pulled me into his arms, hugging me tight I thought I would be crushed in his arms. ”I'm back.” His whisper travelled to my ears and all of my doubt disappeared in instant.

I hugged him back, as tight as I could as smile was formed on my face and tears rolled down my tears -Siji said later that it was the stupidest smile he had ever seen in his existence and I really had the urge to strangle his neck after he said that.

The one I was hugging was warm and solid. There were no more transparent body, no more creepy cold body, no more untouchable body. Only these feelings could make me emotional. I was so happy he could return in one piece!

”I thought you forgot about me.” I said between my sobs.