Chapter 224 - Trying to Escape (1/2)
”Then tell me, are you really planning to propose now?” Zaki asked but instead of answering him, Sei started asking him instead.
”Tell me, what happened in the police station?” He uttered coldly and Zaki could only scratch his nape as he answered him right away.
”Don't worry, they didn't touch her. They just showed her your picture when you're twelve.” He said and Sei fell silent for a while before he could talk again.
”So if I showed her my face before this…” Sei paused and Zaki continued his statement.
”If you did, the agents will surely find out that she's connected with you even if she denies it. After all, the agents that asked her were member of XBI's top intelligence unit. They're psychologist expert in detecting lies and reading body language and expressions.” Zaki said and Sei averted his gaze towards the dark night as he clenched his fist.
”And besides, your wife is just like you. You both don't have the talent of hiding the truth.” He continued but Sei still remained silent.
Sei was aware of the risk and he's always been afraid that sooner or later, something like this will happen. He knew from the beginning what will be the price of him revealing himself to her. He knew that if that happens, his dear wife will only end up just like him, a person hidden from the eyes of the world. She will be forced to hide and stay behind the shadows. Her wings will be broken into pieces, and her only way of surviving was to lock herself inside a cage.
The fear that was lurking inside him every day was unbearable. He was terrified to death that one day, one wrong move and he will lose her. A part of him wanted to just show himself to her so he could just keep her safe in his embrace. However, he knew that if he does that, it was the same as chaining her into his world of darkness. He knew that doing it will be the same as taking away her freedom and breaking her wings so she can't fly freely over the vast bright sky anymore.
Just by thinking about it, Sei couldn't bear to make her live like that. He thought that he'd rather destroy himself than let his sun lose her light.
That moment, Sei looked at the ring in his hand before he buried it in his fist. The darkness in his eyes sparked a burning emotion that made Zaki felt an extreme chill down his spine. And with just a single glance at him that moment, was enough for Zaki to realize his answer.
Zaki knew that he will never risk anything when it comes to her. He knew that Sei will never forgive anyone, even his own self if something happens to her.