28 - Family Reunion

Haruto's POV

It's been a month already since I have been here in the Kiyotaka mansion. After I accomplished level 3 from the white room training. I was sent to live here in the mansion after Orochimaru told me and Kemono about our real affinity.  

Maid: Young master, your dad said you have to go to his office right now.

Haruto: Thanks. Please just call me Haruto. I am still not used to being called young master.

Maid: I can't do that young master.

She bowed in curtsy and left my room. I walked wondering why he called for me. Last week when I heard Ibuki was back, he didn't even call for me. It's been a month since we last see each other. After that day we both knew my DNA test is 99.99% related to him, he never called for me nor talk to me anymore. It was easier for us when he thought I was just his adopted son than when I turned out to be his real lost son. 

For a year he adopted me and put me though the white room training. Although it was hellish, I was able to cope with it because he always encouraged me and exhorted me. He said he's proud of me as his adopted son. I have grown attachment to him already and I felt guilty for spying on him. I have quite understood his passion for the advancement of human race by creating perfect children out of all the orphans he adopted.

I respect him and regarded him highly like how I did to my other dad, Itachi Uchiha. 

I thought maybe he was shocked and maybe he couldn't accept the fact that I am alive after all the years he thought I was dead. I just made assumptions. I don't really know what's going on his mind. I don't know why he wouldn't talk to me just like the first day we met.

Sometimes I thought he's regretting for not believing on his wife. I mean my real mom. She left home to look for me and this family is broken. I feel sad about this.

But sometimes I also thought maybe he just don't really care about me. All he thought of as a son is Ibuki.

I wonder if today is the day he'd tell Ibuki who I really was. He called for me at his office so I assumed this could be it.

As I came close to his office. I heard ruckus and the sound of someone in pain. I rushed inside nervous only to witness my adoptive dad, Itachi choking Ibuki.

 Itachi: You're still a weakling Ibuki. I can kill you now if I want to. Now where is Sarada?

Haruto: Dad don't!

Itachi: Haruto?!

Haruto: He is my real brother dad.

Itachi: What do you mean?

Haruto: He is my real family dad. Kemono is my real dad. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. But even if Ibuki and I aren't close, he is my brother.

Ibuki stared at me weakly but I can draw from his face confusion and anguish.

Haruto: I'm sorry Ibuki.  You have to know the truth in this way.

Ibuki: Damn truth... they're lies ..

He uttered before he finally collapsed. I caught him and secured him. Itachi  calmed now. So I reassured him.

Haruto: Don't worry about Sarada dad, I got her. She's totally fine.

Itachi: Thanks Haruto.
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We left the room together and to my surprise Sarada came walking across the hall towards us. She seemed clueless as to who I am but she looked at Itachi and asked.

Sarada: Dad? Are you my dad?
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Itachi's POV

I couldn't believe she called me dad. For the first time in my life I felt my heart was pricked with a mixture of joy and pain. She looked so innocent while she asked me. I don't know what to tell her. I don't know how I should respond. 

Did she really lost her memory?

I guess this is for the better. 

I just stood frozen undecided whether I should hug her or what..

Sarada: I saw you went out of Mr. Kiyotaka's office. Aren't you Mr. Itachi Uchiha?

Itachi: y-yes..

Sarada: Dad!

She hug me tightly and cried. 

Sarada: I am so sorry I couldn't remember you. Mr. Kiyotaka told me a lot of things about you. He asked me to come to his office at this hour since you'll be here.

Itachi: S-sarada. I - I.. Y-your ... m-my .. daughter

I stuttered as I could hardly bring myself to call her my daughter after all I did to her. I am the worst father of all. I don't deserve her. 

I hug her back and I couldn't control my tears falling from my eyes. 

Sarada: It's ok now dad. I know you missed me.

Itachi: I-I am so sorry, Sarada.

I never expected this would ever happen. I never thought losing her memory would come in handy. I cannot see an ounce of  bitterness  in her eyes. I just savored this moment, but I couldn't help but wonder. 

Just what did Mr. Kiyotaka told her about me? 

I don't know if I should thank him, I felt a bit of a remorse for hating him awhile ago and venting on my rage on him and his son.
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Haruto's POV

I couldn't believe what I am seeing. I wished this is now the ending... then like how a fairytale would end... 

and they live happily ever after.

Haruto: Hey Sarada! Did you forget about me? I am your brother!

Sarada: B-bro- ther? I- I am sorry... Mr. Kiyotaka haven't told me anything about you.

Haruto: that's not fair!

I throw a tantrum like any five year old child and both Itachi and Sarada laughed like they haven't had any pain at all. I am so happy to see them both laughing.

Sarada: Do you want me to buy you some candy?

Haruto: Nevermind. We aren't even related by blood. But nevertheless I am your brother. 

Sarada: What? You're not really my brother?

Haruto: by blood I am not... but by heart I am.

Sarada: That's all that matters then.

She hugged me and my dad Itachi as well. I finally felt like home. I  missed them so much. I missed my family.

Itachi: Why don't we all go home now. Your mom has been waiting for you both.

Haruto: That would be great. I am looking forward to a great family reunion!
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Izumi's POV
This is the happiest day of my life.  I finally get to hug my children again. I finally got to call Sarada my real daughter, my flesh and blood... my love.

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