Senseless Abyss (Zero-One Fanfic)

-Chapter 83

-Chapter 83: And I bet your arrogance, it gets you in the end

"We have another double date today," Gai informs me, looking up from his desk. "Yua, thanks for bringing my wife to me. I was worried about how she was doing at home, but I'm now not that worried since I can see how she's doing." More like he's happy to see that I'm being well behaved. And another double date? Don't tell me...

"No problem, sir," Yua tells him. "I shall you leave you two alone now so you can talk privately about your love life."

I look out the corners of my eyes as Yua turns to leave. Why does she have to go? Why does she have to leave me with this man alone?

"I have invited Aruto and Nina to go on another date with us. Aruto agreed quite easily," Gai says and I look at him, my eyes going to his steady gaze. "I was surprised that he didn't put up a fight against it." What is he holding over Aruto's head right now to make him so agreeable?

"I see." I guess I have to go on this double date. "Do I look appropriate for it or do I need to change?" I don't want to bring his image down or else I'll have to go through him giving a speech on the importance of it. 

I just picked out one of my nicer looking dresses since he requested that I come here. I assumed he needed me for something important like a meeting or just to show me off. My wish now is that I wish for him to not do the double date and just have him rub me in the faces of everyone around him here at work.

Gai looks me over, staring at my sleeveless blue dress and my matching heels for it. I even have my matching purse with me. Not that it is the same brand. They just look good together.

"You look find. Your hair is nicely done today."

"It is like how it usually is," I respond, looking away. "I even did my makeup like I normally do when at your side."

"And you look beautiful," he tells me, standing up. "I am glad that you were able to come here so quickly. I was worried that you would make an excuse not to see your own husband."

"Thank you." I look away, biting my bottom lip. How come he is acting this way? I am pretty sure that he is up to no good like he usually is.

I just feel bad for Aruto because he is at Nina's side for these dates and he isn't even into her. He has zero interest in her and he is being friendly with her. He doesn't see her in a romantic way and I know Gai is punishing him by doing this. Just how come he is doing so?

"Are you concerned for you ex-lover?" Gai asks me. "If you're concerned, don't be. It is normal to set people up with someone they have no interest in. I am just trying to help him find true love."

"Right." I think we should get heading out now. "Shall we leave now? That is...if..."

"Don't force yourself to talk if you don't want to talk to me. I know it must be hard for you to see that man on a date with someone else right in front of you. Just know that I am here for you if you need a shoulder to cry on."

"Sorry." I just don't want to see Aruto at someone else's side. Am I selfish for that?

"I already finished up my business for the day. Everyone else will be doing their part for the rest of their work day. Let's go."

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I stare at Aruto, who is dressed like he usually does, and Nina, who is dressed in her nicest dress again, as they sit down. It sucks that I have to see them like this. I like Nina, I really do, but I don't like her at his side. I don't like seeing any woman but Izu at his side. Izu isn't even competition to me. And why am I being this awful on the inside?