YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT I UPDATED LAST NIGHT MY SECOND CHAPTER BUT BECAUSE OF AN ERROR IT ISNT SEEN ON THE SITE. I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED...
While I was studying for the mid-term exam, I had this crazy idea to write another fic. I know, it sounds weird. But I can't help it! So I decided to write this story while finishing my original fic, "RHS". This story is for Munkustrap, my favorite character in the Musical. And also for Jemima!
Last 31 days
The wedding and the wrong feelings
On a sunny Saturday morning, Jemima got up from her bed feeling bright sunshine gently touching her face. She smiled as she remembered what this day was. She quickly got out from her bed to race to her parent's bedroom. She opened the door and discovered them to be still sound asleep. She tiptoed to her father's side and jumped down on his stomach, squealing with laughter.
"Daddy, wake up!" she giggled. "Today is the day, remember?" Munkustrap let out a muffled groan as he woke up from the impact. But he smiled when he saw his daughter lying on his stomach. He chuckled as he lifted himself from the bed. He hugged Jemima and gently kissed on her forehead.
"Good, morning, Jem." he whispered in her ear. "and I most defiantly remember. Thank you for waking me up." Jemima smiled in return and glanced towards her mother, who was starting to wake up. She turned herself to face her daughter and beamed. She held out a paw to stroke Jemima's cheek. "Hi, Jemmy. Where's your sister?" she asked looking at the doorway. Soon, a small white kitten showed in front of them, rubbing her big blue eyes sleepily. Munkustrap got out of their bed and picked Sillabub up from where she was standing. The little four year old squealed in laughter. Demeter also got out of the bed with the help of her mate. Her bulging stomach made it hard for her. Jemima ran towards her mother and hugged her softly.
"Good morning, my baby sister." she said. "Oh, mommy. I can't wait to meet her! What are yo going to name her?" Demeter laughed softly as she held her daughter's hand. "Now, now. It could be your baby brother, you little chatterbox."
"Come on, everyone. Gotta go ready for the wedding." Munkustrap called from the doorway, still holding Sillabub from the ground. They got down to downstairs to get ready. Demeter and Jemima followed more slowly after them.
Today was the day Alonzo and his old girlfriend Cassandra was getting married. Alonzo was Munkustrap's best friend but they hadn't met for about ten years now. So Munkustrap was really excited to receive the invitation from his old friend. Demeter was also very pleased about it. It's because they all went to the same high school and had been good friends, everybody said. Her parents got married right after they entered collage, while Alonzo and Cassandra went to collage in other region.
A little while later, the family gathered around the table to have breakfast. Jemima sat between her mother and sister while her father was bustling around them. And while she was waiting for, Jemima suddenly remembered that she had her school concert in next month. Her music teacher had let her know about it a few days ago. She said that Jemima would be doing the solo part. Though she was very young, the teacher had faith in her. She thought her shy but beautiful voice was fit for the job. Jemima didn't decline the offer. She wanted her parents to make proud of their daughter.
"Daddy." she called to her father. "I have my school concert in next month." all of her family stared at her, with surprised look in their eyes, especially her father. She gulped under her breath before she continued, "and... and my music teacher told me that I'm going to do the solo part." and she waited for their reaction for her sudden announcement. It took a while for them to understand what was happening. Jemima relaxed as she saw smiles on their faces.
Munkustrap got up from where he was sitting and walked over to her and gave her a tight squeeze. "That's great, Jem. Just great. I've always wanted to hear you singing in front of everyone..." the little kitten felt warm against her father's strong chest. "I promise I'll come to see you." Munkustrap whispered.
"But... daddy, you're busy." she murmured. "I know you have been busy these days..."
Her father smiled in return. "don't worry, Jem. Arresting Macavity can wait for one day." Jemima giggled softly as Munkustrap grinned mischiviosly.
"Hurry up, you two. Have your breakfast before I let it fester." Demeter said. "and Silla, please try not to spill on your pajamas!"
The two sisters cooed in adoration as they watched their dad in his most dashing black suit. They were both wearing a white dress that went up to their knees, with a pretty collar around their necks. Demeter got out from the room in her usual clothes. She couldn't wear her favorite blue dress because of her bulging belly. She complained about it but she said Alonzo and Cassandra would understand. They got in their car and drove for the wedding. Jemima opened the car window and stared at the outside feeling warm breeze tickling her nose. She quietly hummed the song that she was going to sing at the concert. She turned around to face her sleeping sister. She smiled and again stared outside for the entire way on their driving. Trees and buildings ran past them in a fast speed.
She was almost asleep when Demeter called to them, "Okay, you kits. Come on out." Munkustrap opened the door and the two kittens jumped out of the car, sleepily stretching with all their might.
They had arrived early and there were a few cats walking around. They spotted Alonzo talking to some toms, laughing happily. Munkustrap walked over to his best friend and gave him a bright smile. Alonzo turned around to face him and immediately threw his arms around the silver tabby. Purring with excitement.
"My Everlasting Cat, long time no see... almost ten years now, isn't it? How have you been, Munk?" he grinned as he lessened his grip on his friend. Munkustrap laughed also and called his family to meet his friend. Jemima had never seen the patched tom before, but he looked to be a nice tom. Alonzo's eyes widened with surprise as he saw little kittens running towards him.
"Whoa, Munk. Are they..." he couldn't finish the sentence as he stared into their eyes with adoration. Jemima smiled gently as the patched tom walked over and knelt in front of her and her little sister. Alonzo held out his paw and patted their shoulders.
"What's your name, little beauties?" he asked.
"I'm Jemima."
"Sillabub!" Sillabub giggled at his gentle touch. Jemima instantly liked this tom. Soon her mother came up and they greeted each other heartily. Alonzo asked when he could meet her new kitten and she answered about next month. Then Demeter walked away with Sillabub to meet the beautiful bride, Cassandra. Jemima stayed with her father and looked around to find her uncle and aunt. Munkustrap had said that her beloved uncle Tugger would come too. Although her mother didn't seem to be pleased with it, she didn't say anything considering her sister was coming too.
"Hey, Lonz. You look good!" her head turned around to face the tall Maine Coon walking towards them with Bombalurina at his side. She let out a scream of excitement and ran to greet him. Tugger caught her and hugged her in his chest tightly, purring loudly. Bombalurina also looked very her niece. The red queen stroked her small head smiling. Tugger let Jemima down and Alonzo and Munkustrap came along. The two brothers pleasantly made formal greetings and Tugger complimented Alonzo for the 'big progress' in the happy couple's relationships. Soon other cats arrived with their families and the place went busy. Alonzo greeted every single cat with smiles and with cordial thanks. Demeter and Sillabub caught up with them to take seats and soon the wedding began.
The bride was very beautiful and Jemima gasped in adoration as she looked Cassandra dancing with Alonzo. The sleek black queen caught everyone's attention at that special moment. Now everyone began to dance as well and she felt somebody pulling her into the dancing floor. It was her cousin Electra and Pouncival. They giggled as they plunged into the dancing toms and queens holding each others paws. But as soon as Demeter spotted them jumping up and down, they were dragged out from the dancing cats with disappointed looks in their faces.
"Come on, everybody. Let's take pictures!" Alonzo's joy-filled voice rang over their heads. She walked over to her mother holding her sister's paw. Demeter looked around for Munkustrap but he was nowhere to be found. She asked Tugger about it and he said he had seen him walking out of the room talking to someone on his cellphone. He guessed it was one of his police, he added. Demeter looked away with concern in her face and Jemima said she would go looking for her dad. Her mother allowed her to go and the little ten year old went out to look out for Munkustrap. Alonzo and Cassandra waited patiently with other cats.
She walked out of the room and looked around carefully. She thought she had heard a noise and ran towards that direction. Her shoes with cute ribbons made loud noises against the hard floor as she ran. She turned around a corner and found Munkustrap leaned against the wall with his head lowered down and clutching his stomach with both of his paws. He didn't even look at her as she raced to him.
"Daddy!" she cried out running, a little surprised at her father's being strange. But she stopped dead in her tracks as Munkustrap suddenly raised his head and faced her. His face was contorted in pain and beads of sweat glistened in his forehead. He tried to say something but instead he let out a painful groan and sank to the ground.
"Daddy, what's wrong?" she let out a wail and hugged him tightly. Her heart pounded in her chest as she watched with fear as her father tried to stand up, but with no avail. She tried to cry out for help but he silenced her by clutching her paw tightly. He raised his head and smiled faintly at her. His paled face scared her even more and she whimpered. Munkustrap held her in an embrace but his grip was too weak. Jemima buried her face in his shoulders and suddenly felt tears in her eyes. Her shoulders shook and her father shushed her with gentle comforting.
"Shh, don't cry. Daddy's okay now." he whispered. But even his voice was lifeless as she still sobbed. It took a while for Jemima to be quiet and calm down a little bit. Munkustrap brushed away her tears and shakily got up to his feet. He breathed in deeply and began to walk to the room holding Jemima's paw tightly. His paled face didn't show any trace of pain but he still looked quite awful. On their way, he looked down to look at his daughter and said, "Jemmy?" she raised her small head to stared back at him. Even though his paled face scared her, she couldn't look away.
"Jemima, I want you not to talk about this to your mommy or to anyone else."
his voice was still weak but surprisingly firm. Jemima blinked for a couple of times and then he smiled a little bit. "I don't want them to worry about me." he answered and then Jemima relaxed. They walked into the room and stood on the line to take pictures. Some cats stared into Munkustrap's paled face with worried expressions but didn't care that much. Demeter asked his mate what was wrong but he just took Sillabub off the ground and held her next to his face. Demeter turned away to find Jemima and hold her paw. The little kittens giggled happily as the pictures were taken. Then the cats began to depart after saying goodbyes. First Tugger and Bombalurina left, then Skimbleshanks and Jennyanydots followed. Jemima's family made sad farewells with Alonzo and Cassandra and left. She saw the patched tom waving goodbye when the car left the parking lot. She opened the car window and waved back.
Demeter drove on their way back, despite Munkustrap's protests. She forced him to climb out from the driver's seat, saying that he looked so terrible to drive. He complained loudly but did what she said. The car drove off and soon the little kittens in the back fell asleep again. Jemima's eyelids became so heavy and she had to close them even though she was still uneasy for her dad. Soon sleep came over her like the gentle breeze and she fell into it.
She didn't wake up until her uncle Tugger woke her up, shaking her shoulders. He said her father had to go to hospital quickly and her mother had to go with him, so he was here to bring them home. Tugger drove to their house without saying anything. His heart was full of fear for his brother but he tried not to show. Jemima was wide awake now and she just stared at her paws. Soon tears fell from her eyes and she bent down not to show her tears. She quickly glanced towards her sister, but Sillabub was again asleep. Hot tears rolled down her cheeks as she remembered her dad. She didn't know what was wrong with him at all. She was still too young to experience pain.
She was scared. Something was terribly wrong and there was none she could do about it.
So, what do you think? Reviews are greatly appreciated. I want to know what do you think about my fic... by the way, there will be no violence in my fic, I guess. I wanted Jemima to be a lonely girl.(you evil person!) but I'd be delighted if you understand that she's one of my favorite characters... I just wanted to describe her in my own way.
May fifth in Children's day in korea. So we rest for a day! But the day was Saturday... so sad!ㅠㅠㅠ
