Silence

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Akira's POV:

The moment I stepped out my senses were on alert. Something was up. The air was different from when we entered and I was right when Ryu slammed me against the wall and asked, "Who are you?"

Who am I?

Wish I knew too.

All I could mouth was, "What happened?"

"Don't fucking act obtuse Akira. I want to know why were you at Judge Kim Mike's courtroom today?"

Fuck.

"Tell me why is that every murder is related to you? First Minister Ang, then Mayor Jong and now Judge Kim Mike."

"What are you insinuating Detective Feng?"

"Nothing; atleast not for now but you've been summoned to the precinct. They want to question you."

Moving away I signed, "Give me five minutes. Let me get ready and we'll leave."
Turning back to face a bewildered Ryu I signed, "Is it alright for me to message someone?"

All he did was nod and I sent a text to Alex and Kai; asking them to meet me at precinct with all the requisite papers.

Our way to the precinct was tense and I very well understood Ryu's apprehension. Why was Akira Takahashi right in the middle of their investigation?

Upon reaching the lot it surprised me when he chose to open the door and not ignore me. Seemed that chivalry still existed. His gesture reminded me of that cartoon where an old couple were arguing with eachother when suddenly it started raining and the husband opened his umbrella, held it above his wife's head so that she does not get wet, and they continued arguing.

"Is there something on my face?" He signed and I shook my head in negation.

Stop thinking about such sappy stories Akira Takahashi. Ryu Feng isn't yours and your heart has no place for romance. With my head held high I walked into their office and even though there were many pairs of eyes on me; few were judgemental and many were curious.

This time one thing was positive that I wasn't escorted into an interrogation room. Along with Asher, Shasha was next to him, with Caleb busy looking at his laptop. Logan wasn't around.

"Akira."

Gesturing me to take a seat Asher signed, "How are you feeling now?"

Ah! I was shot, wasn't I?

"Good. Can be better though."

"I am sure you could."

Turning the laptop to face me; Caleb pointed out a CCTV footage of a man entering and exiting Judge Kim Mike's courtroom.

It was me.

Giving them a subtle nod I acknowledged the fact that there was no doubt and I ain't denying it.

"Care to explain Akira?" Asher questioned and I signed back, "Could you give me a moment to check my phone? I am waiting for Alex and Kai. They have some necessary documents to share with you all. Once you go through them it would be self-explanatory."

They agreed and I fished out my phone and texted them; Meet me at Asher's office.

"They'll be here soon."

Just as I finished signing Alex and Kai entered the room. Uncaring towards people around, Kai instantly took me in his arms and tucked his face inside my neck. Alex was chuckling at Kai's antics while the rest were pretty shocked. It was when he kissed my cheeks did their eyes widen more.