"I don't want to see Tyo's face again," Erna grumbled as she leaned back in Karin's chair.
She was hesitant to stay in her own class for too long after last night's incident and chose to go to Karin's class when there was no teacher. Erna felt sick seeing Tyo's face, who was in the same class as her, because of last night's embarrassing events. When Tyo asked Erna out on a date last night, she felt like an idiot who was overjoyed.
"Why isn't he looking for a bride at Alfansa?"
"Can we stop talking about Tyo now, Rin?" Erna inquired, her face irritated.
Karin apologized and nodded.
"Karin Nevada?" asked someone from Karin's classroom door.
She and Erna turned their heads, as did the rest of their classmates, on the heat of the moment.
Karin was approached by a man with a grumpy expression and a beautiful woman with shoulder-length hair. Her face was as cold as porcelain, and her droopy eyes seemed to want to slash anyone who looked at her without permission.
When he spotted Erna, he remarked, "Hi,"
Erna sat up upright "You were the one last night? Is your name... Hendery?"
Hendery chuckled "Exactly. Isn't your memory incredibly sharp?"
"Who?" Erna was questioned by Karin.
Even though Erna recognized Hendery's face, she had no idea who Hendery and the woman beside him were.
"I'm just here to take Stef," Hendery explained. "Stef, this is Katon's bride-to-be," he says.
That day appears to have arrived. Stefani went to meet Karin because she wanted to see Katon's future bride. Karin shrank a little when she saw Stefani's cold face. Her looks is similar to the citizens of Alfansa, but Stefani has a distinct vibe. Stefani's aura was as powerful as Katon's.
"Are you Karin Nevada?" Stefani inquired.
Even though her face was cold, Stefani's voice was soft and soothing to hear.
"What do you needs?" said Karin, nodding.
"Where is Katon?" Stefani inquired directly.
"I'm not sure," says Karin.
Stefani furrowed her brows and returned her gaze to Hendery.
"She has no idea," Stefani said quietly.
"Impossible," Hendery exclaimed in disbelief. "Katon must have left you a message,"
Karin remained silent for a moment, "He only stated he was going away for a bit because of some business,"
"Some business?"
"Stef, she has no idea," Hendery said. "Katon didn't say anything to her. She did not lie," Hendery explained to Stefani.
After they were both finished questioning Karin, Stefani asked Hendery to leave Karin's class.
"Tyo has always been a jerk. But you're still the fucking idiot; why would you want to be with someone like him? "Hendery made a casual joke at Erna, then waved and walked away.
Erna was enraged yet again by Hendery's attitude. He didn't forget to curse the man, but Hendery just laughed and waved. Karin, who was standing next to him, could only rub Erna's shoulder and ask her to be patient.
"Who exactly is Hendery?" Karin was curious.
"He's just an asshole who enjoys making people look bad," Erna sneered.
"How come those two are looking for Katon?" Karin's question sounded more like something she was saying to herself.
* * *
Katon's phone vibrated as he was cleaning his clothes of the blood after Cerberus' fight with one of the mafia kingpin's guard dogs in the area near Karin's house. Katon's business were sorted out one by one, and he exacted vengeance on those who had pledged to help him discover Deswita. However, Deswita was nowhere to be found until Karin was 18 years old and ready to meet Katon.
"Hello..." said Katon, his voice deep.
"Where have you gone?"
Katon grinned "You're missing me? We've only been separated for two weeks."
"There are two people looking for you,"
"Hendery and Stef? Why? They irritate you?"
"When are you going to return?"
"Are you missing me?" Katon asked again because Karin did not respond to his question.
"No...just..."
"If you miss me, I'll be home."
There was no response because Karin did not respond to Katon's words. Cerberus gave the signal to rush away since regular Alfansa locals were suspicious and observing the two of them. Katon cut the connection without saying goodbye.
"Katon?" Laksita unexpectedly appeared in front of Katon, her eyes almost crying.
Laksita's face looked worn, and the hollows in her eyes showed that she had spent the night awake. Her body was likewise becoming thinner, and she was currently holding two baskets of fruit in her right and left hands.
"What happened to Karin? What brings you here?"
Katon ordered the cerberus to leave, leaving only the two of them. Laksita kept her gaze fixed on Katon, fearful that the man would vanish before he could answer her question.
"I've got some business around here," Katon explained.
"Where is Karin?"
"She's there,"
"Are you married?" Laksita shifted her position to be closer to Katon.
"I'll marry her in a month," Katon said, shaking his head.
"Can't I meet her before you guys get married?" Laksita burst into tears.
"You appear to understand our unbreakable rules. Your time with your daughter has come to an end, and she is now mine."
Laksita cried even louder, "Katon, I just want to hug her one more time. Allow me to see my daughter,"
"Laksita, she is no longer your child. She will be my future wife,"
Laksita tightened her grip on Katon's left arm. Her red and puffy eyes appeared to be in pain.
"What made you choose her?" You couldn't possibly pick her for no reason..."
"This is all because of Deswita," Katon laughed ironically. "You've never met her? Or... did you leave her out on purpose?"
Laksita stopped crying and tried to recall the name Katon had just mentioned.
"Are you referring to Deswita, Albert's ex-girlfriend?" Laksita stammered as she tried to figure out who Katon was referring to.
Katon remained silent and smiled faintly at Laksita, who began to cry loudly as the man faded and could no longer be grasped in Laksita's hand.