Chapter 285 - Unseen Paain (2/2)

She...why did she come here? Wasn't she concerned about Mother? Why did she chase after him in such a hurry? Fat chunks of rain fell from the sky rapidly, only increasing the intense atmosphere between them.

Lyn hesitantly took a step forward. She knew it would be dangerous to approach Rhys with his current mood. But before she knew it, her feet were already dragging her over to him. Despite her now blurred vision due to the heavy rainfall. Lyn didn't stop until she was standing directly in front of him. But just as she was moving towards him, Rhys was moving towards her. In the next second, he has her pinned against the wall.

Her back touched the now damp wall and soaked through her clothes. But, that didn't matter to her. A dangerous look flashed through Rhys eyes, eyes filled with hatred. ”I don't understand you, why? Why do you keep appearing before me, why even though I already pushed you away?”

It's then Lyn realized it. Even though she thought they had made up, they actually hadn't. It was only temporary. Rhys was only pretending things were okay for her sake. But deep down he was holding it back, holding back so many bitter feelings. Lyn wanted to say something, anything but the words couldn't leave her lips. What could she say in this situation? What are the right words to say to someone who is in even more pain than her?

The pain in his voice was evident as his hands brushed against her cheek. ”The more you appear before me, the more you make it worse for yourself. You..do realize that what your doing is making you look ridiculous. Since you love Kazuya, don't care about me so much. Unlike Kazuya, I won't live for much longer, anyway.”

Lyn's eyes widened, ”You ..that's…”

”I intend to take revenge Lyn, that's why I participated in this plan. Even if it kills me, I'll stop at nothing to make sure the plan succeeds.”

She didn't know what to say to that. Lyn thought she already knew the extent of his pain. But how could she? Today was the first day where she learned of the grudge Rhys had against her family. Today was the first time she saw it, his pain, the coldness of his hands — the shadow across his eyes. Even though Rhys has been there for her this entire time, she didn't know anything about him at all. It's the same for Kazuya; she didn't know that serious side of him.

How could she claim to know these people, but act so surprised when they do something different? She's such an idiot. This person standing before her is the same person she got to know this entire time. But, at the same time, he's different. His hands left her palm, and he grabbed her shoulders. His grip was so powerful, and she immediately felt the pain in her shoulders.

'Such a powerful grip..' Was Rhys always this strong? While Lyn knew that he was holding back in his match against Pupillam, this was the first time she has seen this. So Rhys was holding back, so was Kazuya. Lyn always believed that the two of them showed her everything from the start. That they kept no secrets from each other.

But of course, that can't be. No matter how close they get to each other, the fact that she is their enemy doesn't change. Their enemies.. of course, they didn't tell her everything. The trust and faith that she thought existed was all a delusion. It was all a lie.

Then this entire time, exactly what has she been doing? She knew she didn't have any right to cry. It's Rhys who is in pain right now, Rhys who wants to cry. ”Your such a fool,” Rhys mumbled. His hands left her shoulders, and he traced the tears falling from her eyes. ”I want to hate you, but I can't. It would be easier to use you as a pawn to take my revenge, but I just can't do it. I'm going to rush to my death regardless, so I don't want to burden you any longer. Hey, tell me, Lyn, do you..do you like me?”

”This isn't the time,” and they both knew it. Of course, this wasn't the time. But when will it ever? Lyn didn't know anymore. Her head felt all muddled.

”I see,” Rhys flashed her a sad smile. ”You really can't be mine. If so, then don't follow me anymore. I'll get you killed. Lyn, you belong to a place filled with light, return to Kazuya's side.”

Why is he saying these things? Isn't it painful for him? Rhys closed the remaining distance between them.

His lips were crushing hers. It was nothing like the previous kisses that they shared. Lyn could feel his sadness his grief behind the kiss. Her wrist hurts, and unlike before he is not asking whether she was okay. Such an intense sadness, his pain… It's unbearable.

Before Rhys could do anything else though. ”Move, and I'll hurt you.” A sharp voice cut through the alleyway.

Despite the heavy rainfall making everything blurry, Lyn immediately knew who it was. ”Kazuya?”

”Step away from Lyn, Rhys.”

Rhys pulled away from her and Kazuya called out, ”Lyn, come here.”

But Lyn only froze, she saw Rhys pale face - how deadly cold his eyes looked and grabbed hold of his hand. ”I..I..let's go back to the castle, okay?”

It was quiet, but Rhys mumbled a reply, ”Okay Lyn…”