Chapter 67 - A Firm Reminder

The night was deep as Sei and Zaki waited inside the black car parked across the road. Due to the increased need for security around Sei, Zaki could no longer leave his side, leaving Ryou as the only one available to accompany her.

Sei's eyes were glued to the hospital as he emitted an indescribable aura that Zaki had never felt before.

The atmosphere was quiet and cold and quite unbearable. The moment he had to let go of her hand so she could go inside, Sei could only quietly clench his hand. He couldn't even stay beside her at a time like this, as though there was an invisible boundary between them.

Sei, who had become accustomed to living in the dark throughout the years, who was extremely disciplined in hiding himself in the shadows with unfaltering dedication, started to waver in his resolve. For the first time in a long time, he wanted to step out and walk freely out from under the shadows just so he could be next to her.

"Zaki… get me a mask like yours," he said, without even looking at him.

Zaki almost choked to death as soon as he heard him. It was because never in his life did he dream that the day would come when this man would finally agree to wear a mask that wouldn't draw too much attention. He knew how much Sei hated wearing an uncomfortable and troublesome mask, one that changed one's appearance. He had worn it once before and never wore it again even at times when his life was in danger. But now, what the h.e.l.l just happened? Wait… was this because he wanted to be with her?

Upon realizing the answer to his own question, Zaki smiled. This time, it was a smile that reflected both relief and uncertainty.

"Tell me Sei, just how deep have you fallen for her?" he asked, looking at Sei, intently. Excitement also flashed in his eyes as he waited for Sei's reply.

However, the man didn't say a word. He didn't even glance at him, causing the mischievous guy to feel greatly disappointed, although he still smiled and hummed happily.

"Hoho… Should I expect a cute baby soon? Huh? Sei?"

As soon as he heard the guy mention the word 'baby', Sei suddenly snapped and he just glanced at the humming guy for moment before he averted his gaze.

"What. What's with that reaction? Don't tell me you already forgot the sole reason you married her." Zaki's voice was still playful. However, his words were not a joke at all. It almost felt like a firm reminder.

Hearing Zaki spout all these words, Sei could only say two ice-cold words. "Shut up."

Zaki sighed deeply as he leaned lazily on the window while glancing at the masked man behind him. Zaki could tell that Sei had been changing, slowly but surely. Even if the man himself didn't realize it yet, Zaki was sure that Davi had already pierced through his iron wall a long time ago, and she might have lodged herself even deeper than he could imagine. He knew that Davi was like a warm flame, slowly melting the frozen ice in Sei's veins.

Zaki always believed that accidentally finding her that day in that unexpected situation, and choosing her to be Sei's wife, was the best thing he ever did for him. However, at this moment, even though he somehow considered this possibility from the very start, Davi's existence was now giving him the growing feeling of both relief and fear.