Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Something about You ❯ Hit and run ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter Three: Hit and Run

“Why were you late, Bitch?” Rika's step mom yelled at her.

“I had to stay late and clean up water that I spilled at the restaurant,” Rika tried to explain.

“I don't care. You are expected to make the meals for this family,” Her father screamed at her while Bridget lay on the couch not defending her. Bridget knew it was her fault Rika was late but she chose not to do anything about it.

“I have other priorities, Dad. I can't always cook for the family” Rika said.

“As long as you're living under my roof, your number one priority will be this family,” Rika's dad said now screaming. He smacked her on the face with a pan, leaving a bruise. Her dad threw a vase right at her face but she ended up blocking it with her right, leaving a severe deep long cut.

“Well maybe I won't live here anymore,” Rika cried looking at her bloody hands.

She ran upstairs to pack her stuff and decided to go to a low-priced motel. She checked into Motel 6 the next morning. The checking in process took so long, Rika was running late for her other job. She ran along the streets. She couldn't wait for the cars to stop. It was raining heavily and she wanted to get to work as soon as possible. So, she tried crossing the street. Just then, a shiny, silver Jaguar comes towards her and the emblem of the Jaguar hits her in the ribs. Ryo steps out of the car and sees who he hits. He can't believe he had just hit Rika.

“Are you okay?” he said as he picked her glasses up. As he brings the glasses towards her face, he noticed her violet eyes and the pain that lay behind them.

“Yea… I'm fine. I gotta… go. I'm late for… work,” Rika said as she winced. Ryo looks at his Jaguar. It has blood on it.

“What do you mean your fine? You just got hit by a CAR. There's blood everywhere and you're talking about going to work? You need to go to the hospital.” Ryo said not knowing what to do.

She walks off slowly. She took two steps and faints. He grabs her before she hit the ground.

He carries her into the emergency room and waits in the waiting room while the doctor's examined her.

“Sir, what happened to the young lady?” A doctor comes in asking Ryo.

"Um, I was just driving and she just comes out of no where. So what's wrong with her?” Ryo asked.

“What side did you hit her with your car?” the doctor asked.

“Her left side was bleeding,” Ryo answered.

“Did you know she had bruises on her right side of her face and also a deep cut on her right arm?” Doctor said

“No. it's impossible. I hit her on the left though,” Ryo said with disbelief.

Wait…Bridget did mention about her family abusing her.

“Anyway she'll be alright, you can see her now,” Doc said escorting him to the room.

“Right now she's on morphine, so she can't feel her pain. Also I need her current address for the billing,” Said doctor.

She looks so peaceful while sleeping. Too bad reality isn't like that for her.

“I'll pay for the bill. Send it to my address,” Ryo said as he starred at her.

“Okay, she'll be discharged tomorrow but she'll still be a little drowsy. Will you be picking her up?” the doctor asked.

“Yes, I'll be here tomorrow.” Ryo said.

I'm late for my date with Alicia. I don't want to go but I don't want to lose the bet. I need to break up with Bridget though. There's no point in dating that bitch. Got too much to do today.

Ryo sat down and ate breakfast with Alicia at Waffle House. He didn't bother apologizing to her because in her eyes, he never did anything wrong. As long as he gave her gifts, she didn't care what did. He dropped Alicia off and called Bridget from his car.

“Hello,” Bridget answered.

“Bridget, pass me my pants,” Ryo heard a guy's voice in the beginning.

“Hey Bridget. I'm breaking up with you. It ain't working out,” Ryo said.

“Why? Is it because of Todd? He's just a friend. He's helping me with my, um, laundry,” Bridget said.

“Well, if somebody is saying pass me MY pants, it's not you're laundry. And, I can't believe you're cheating on The Ryo Akiyama,” He yells, hanging up without saying bye.

The next day Ryo woke up around 9 a.m. to pick up Rika from the hospital. He arrived at the hospital to find Rika drowsy on the bed.

“Hey pumpkin, rise and shine, time to come home with me,” said Ryo with a smirk on his face.

“Whaaaaat?” Rika said with a tired sound in her voice.

“I already signed the paper so we're good to go,” Ryo said

Rika on the other hand had no idea what Ryo was saying, but all she knew was she was drowsy. Ryo saw that she was dizzy, so he decided to carry her to his car. When Rika wakes up, she has no clue where she was.

The room was elegantly designed. Everything was obviously well-planned. There were paintings on walls. The ruby red floor matched perfectly with the curtains. The bed was king sized and the silky sheets were comfortable. This would be a dream home to live in.

“Miss Rika, Master Ryo would like your company in the dining room for lunch,” a voice said out of nowhere, interrupting her thoughts.

“What? Who are you? Where am I?” Rika asked the man.

“I am Master Ryo's butler, Bailey and you are at the Akiyama Residence, Miss,” Bailey said.

Meanwhile Ryo was talking on the phone with Ken.

“Yo, how's the bet so far?” Ken asked Ryo.

“It's good. I got bet number two at my house. But, I hit her with my car but she's okay,” Ryo said.

“What? You hit her with your car?” Ken asked in shock. Just then, Rika came downstairs.

“It's a long story. I gotta go,” Ryo said.

“Thanks for taking me to the hospital but I gotta go to work. There's no way I'm going to be able to pay for this hospital bill,” Rika said.

“I took care of the bill. Youcan't to go to work. You got hit by a car,” Ryo said grabbing her hand to the dining room.

As she passed each room, she couldn't help but be amazed by the beauty of each room. The walls were beige with beautiful paintings. Most of the downstairs was a perfect combination of white, cream, and beige. When they got to the dining room, Rika looked around the huge room. She noticed how the room was elegantly designed with a chandelier that was crystal clear. The dining table was marble white with a vase full of white roses as the center piece. They sat in silence for quite some time until the butler broke the silence.

“Master Ryo, what would you and the madam like to eat?” Bailey asked.

“I'm not hungry,” Rika said.

“Tell cook to make two of his finest meals,” Ryo said.

“Right away, sir,” Bailey as he headed to the kitchen,

“So Rika, why were you running so fast that day,” Ryo asked curiously.

“Not that it's any of your business but I ran away from home and the checking in process took longer than I expected,” Rika said looking at the roses and not at him as he sat at the head of the table.

“How'd did you get that bruise on your face?” he asked her.

“You hit me with your car. What did you expect?” she shot back.

“I'm for sure I didn't hit you on both sides,” he said.

“Your food is ready, sir” Bailey said coming in.

“Let's just drop it and eat, okay?” Rika said quietly.

“Fine,” Ryo said giving up even though he wanted to know more.

They sat quietly and ate. Rika played with her food for a while, ate a little, and then got up. As they walked to the door, she noticed a huge chandelier bigger than the one in the dining room by the entrance.

“I really gotta go. Thanks for everything.” Rika said. He walks her to the door and just before she leaves, he kisses her. He tries to put his tongue in her mouth but she pulls back.

“I can't do this. I have to go,” she says surprised.

“Wait. I'm sorry. I don't know why I did that. Just come to this party tonight at that private beach,” He said grabbing her arm before she could leave.

“I don't know. I'll think about it,” Rika said. Ryo watched as she walked out the door.

TO BE CONTINUED…