Doki Doki Doki Doki ….
Hiroshi's heart was beating as he became closer to the main entry. His hands were sweating. But keeping his cool , he continued walking till he reached the main door There were 4 men guarding the main door.
" GAME ON " Hiroshi mummered this word into the guards' ear.
" Ok , you're free to go inside. " The guards replied indicating Hiroshi was cool to go inside.
Hiroshi entered through the gate which was wide and long.
" Yo , Boy how are you " A tall and wide man with bulky muscles mocked Hiroshi reminding his situation.
Upon entering he found that 5 men were beside the person sitting on a chair and 6 men were at the corners.
" I have come here , now what do you want " Hiroshi said while finding where his sister was " Where's my sister "
" Pfft , She is not in this house . I have kept her in different location. " The man replied while having a malicious smile on his face.
" As long as she is fine , I am fine enough to cooperate with you " Hiroshi replied reminding the person that he was ready to take everyone inside if his sister was harmed.
" Chill boy , Your sister is completely safe " The man said " You're the one who beat up six of my boys some days ago "
Hiroshi was taken back to his memory of the encounter in the dark. He said " Yes , they messed with me first so I just acted in my defense "
" You don't look like a boy who would beat 6 of my strong men. " The man stand up from his palce coming towards Hiroshi. Hitoshi was alert and was ready to counter if any attack was coming.
"If you give me my sister, I will go peacefully " He said with eyes filled with determination to save his sister
" Well , its your fault , by messing with my men. You digged your own grave "
" Huh , what was I supposed to do." Hiroshi replied " I can't let a girl be harassed in front of my own eyes"
This words came to the man's ear like a surprise. His eyes were widened as he heard this Words.
He said " What are you taking about? "
" I just said that your goons were harassing a lone girl in an abandoned park " He was annoyed as well as surprised on the man's reaction
" Hey , you gather all those boys right now " He ordered one of his man. His joking demeanor shifted into tense and furious. Hiroshi was confused as well as surprised what was happening right now.
The boys entered with a scared expression. The man asked , " Did you guys harassed a girl that day? "
Upon faced with such an unexpected question. They seemed like they lost their vocabulary to reply. But the wait made the man even more angrier " I asked a damn question , why aren't you answering " he punched a nearby wall shattering the outer surface to pieces as he asked them to answer.
One of the boys gathered enough courage to answer. " We were just messing for fun , our intention was not of harassing her " His eyes went blank as well as his body was shivering out fear while answering.
" Did you guys not have enough fun that you needed to be harassing a school going child " he shouted at them.
"We're sorry master for this shameful act , we give our words not to repeat this in the upcoming future" All of them kneeled down and asked for forgiveness.
" Since you all got a stopped by this boy , I am letting this one slide but if this happens in the future , I won't hesitate to take your life by my own hand "
" Well, if you are done with your conversation, can i have your attention please " Hiroshi replied to the man.
The man replied while looking into Hiroshi's eyes.
" Sorry kid for this , there was a misunderstanding " the man told hiroshi that he was really sorry for his actions.
" well , I just want my sister back "
" You, go and bring the child as soon as possible." He ordered the boys who were kneeling on their knees.
The boys leaved in hurry to bring the child.The time was passing by as Hiroshi continued to wait for them.
" We have brought the child, she's down in the veranda." the boys replied with a fearfull expression.
" Well , thanks for cooperation , Mr…uh uh wait I never got your name " Hiroshi was relieved now
The man had a smile on his face " Well , My name's Sora Kyoryoku and I apologize for acting without knowing everything."
" It happens sometimes. Just be careful from next time, and Thanks for cooperating and resolving things peacefully " Hiroshi said with a warm and pleasant tone." Well , I gotta go "
Hiroshi greeted Kyoryoku and ran down the stairs. What he found was a girl with her eyes blindfolded seating on a chair and tear was coming out of her eyes. Her hands were shaking because of the fear she got from this worst experience.
" Aya , are you hurt ?" Hiroshi ran towards Aya who was seating and removed her blindfold.
" Nee-san " Aya could only say a word before she starts crying.
Hiroshi embraced his sister tightly, feeling a surge of relief wash over him at the sight of her tear-streaked face. "I'm here, Aya. Everything's going to be alright now," he reassured her, his voice filled with tenderness and love.
As he untied her restraints and wiped away her tears, Aya clung to him, her fear slowly melting away in the warmth of her brother's embrace. "I was so scared, Nee-san," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.
Hiroshi held her close, his heart heavy with guilt for letting her get caught up in such a dangerous situation. "I'm sorry, Aya. I should have been more careful," he apologized, his voice choked with emotion.
But Aya shook her head and held Hiroshi's hand with a love for her brother , her eyes shining with gratitude. "No, Nee-san. It's not your fault. I'm just glad you're here," she said, her voice filled with love and admiration for her older brother.
With Hiroshi by her side, Aya felt safe and protected, knowing that no matter what challenges they faced, her brother would always protect her over the cost of his life.
"Are you able to walk by yourself , Aya" Hiroshi helped her stand from the chair.
" It's trouble walking." Aya gave a cute and overwhelming look which made Hiroshi calm and relaxed.
" In that case , You can get on my back " He kneeled down and took Aya on her back and held her hand softly ensuring that she would not fall.
Aya was smiling and Hiroshi was happy seeing that the disaster which crossed his sister's life was no longer in her life.
"Did you ate anything this evening ?" Hiroshi asked
" I couldn't, Nii-san." Aya replied with a cheerful smile.
" Let's go to your brother's house for dinner " Hiroshi chuckled.
As they continued walking onto the streets ,eventually they reached the house. But to Hiroshi's surprise , Izumi was going towards her home. As they saw each other , Hiroshi stood calm not to reveal this event to Izumi , this will only make her feel guilty.
" Hey , Hiroshi-kun , Who's on your back ? " Izumi asked. Her eyes filled with surprise.
" Well, She's my precious sister , her name is Aya Hiroshi " He introduced Aya and Izumi to each other " Aya , meet her She's Aiko Izumi "
" Nice to meet you , Izumi- Nee San " Aya asked " Nii-san , is she your girlfriend ?
"Aya, what's with that question?" Hiroshi stuttered, his cheeks turning a deep shade of red as he glanced nervously at Izumi.
Izumi's face mirrored Hiroshi's embarrassment, her cheeks flushing pink as she chuckled awkwardly. "Well, uh, Aya-chan, Hiroshi and I are just really good friends," she explained, trying to find the right words to respond to Aya's innocent inquiry.
Aya giggled mischievously, sensing their discomfort. "I see," she said with a playful smile. "Well, you two seem really close, so I thought maybe..."
Hiroshi and Izumi shared an awkward yet relieved chuckle, realizing Aya's innocent misunderstanding. "Yeah, we're close friends, Aya," Hiroshi affirmed with a smile, ruffling her hair affectionately.
Izumi nodded in agreement. "That's right. We've known each other for a long time," she added, grateful for Aya's playful innocence that diffused the tension of the moment.
Aya grinned mischievously, enjoying the light-hearted exchange. "Well, whatever you say, Nee-san Izumi," she teased, giving Izumi a playful nudge.
Izumi laughed, feeling a warmth spread through her heart at the endearing nickname. "Alright, alright, Aya-chan," she replied with a smile, feeling grateful for the bond they were forming.
As they walked together towards Hiroshi's house, Aya felt grateful for the support and love she had from her brother and his friend. After entering his house, Hiroshi noticed his phone and the missed calls by his mom.
"Hello, Mom it's Hiroshi " Hiroshi called his mom
" Hiroshi where have you been , I have dialed you atleast 10 times " His mom asked " Is Aya at your place , because she is not home yet , I am scared if she's safe " Her voice lacked warmth and expressed her extreme emotions running through her head
Hiroshi's voice softened as he reassured his worried mother. "Aya's safe with me, Mom. We had a little bit of incident, but everything's fine now."
His mother let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness you're both okay. Please take care of Aya and yourselves. Call me if you need anything," she said, her voice filled with gratitude and concern.
"I will, Mom. Thanks for understanding," Hiroshi replied, feeling a sense of relief knowing his mother was reassured.
As he ended the call, Hiroshi turned to Aya a
, a smile playing on his lips. "Mom's relieved now. Let's get settled in for the night," he said, feeling relievedthat everything is settled now.
With a sense of warmth and security, they settled in for the night, knowing that they had each other's backs no matter what challenges they faced. And as they drifted off to sleep, Hiroshi couldn't help but feel grateful for the bonds of friendship and family that surrounded him, filling his heart with peace and contentment.
As the night deepened, Hiroshi found himself lost in thought, his mind swirling with memories of the day's events. The weight of responsibility hung heavy on his shoulders, reminding him of the dangers that still lurked in the shadows. Despite the reassurances of his friends and family, Hiroshi couldn't shake the nagging feeling of unease that gnawed at his insides.
Sitting by the window, Hiroshi gazed out at the twinkling stars scattered across the velvet sky, their gentle light casting a soothing glow over the sleeping city below. In the quiet stillness of the night, he found solace in the beauty of the universe, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there was always light to guide him.
Beside him, Aya stirred in her sleep, her breaths coming slow and steady. Hiroshi watched over her, his heart swelling with love and gratitude for the precious sister who had been by his side through thick and thin. He vowed then and there to always protect her, to shield her from harm and ensure her happiness no matter the cost.
As dawn broke on the horizon, bathing the world in hues of gold and pink, Hiroshi felt a renewed sense of determination coursing through his veins. With each passing moment, he grew stronger, more resilient, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
THE END OF CHAPTER 5