LOVE CAN GROW AGAIN
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Tokyo Mew Mew.
Authored by DrEaMiNgSorA
"My Lady Ichigo..."
A young woman, hardly seventeen, hastily glanced up from her vanity. Her tear-stained cheeks had paled, and her beautiful evening gown was rumpled and torn in many places.
"Please Retasu, will you knock or at least tell me when you are coming." The young woman snapped, turning to gaze at her reflection, quickly wiping her cheeks.
The maid curtsied timidly. "My lady, Lord Masaya expects you to dine with him this evening . . . H-he is quite upset, Miss . . . "
Ichigo scowled and lifted her chin in defiance. "Do you think I intend to ever DINE with that pig again for what has happened tonight!" New found tears started to trickle down the rosy-haired girl's face as she stood to her full height.
"HE BROKE MY HEART! That arrogant jerk!" fumed Ichigo, anger ly picking up a vase and hurtling it toward the frightened maid. The vase missed Retasu and smashed against the stone wall. Retasu stood perfectly still, except for her trembling hands clasped behind her back.
Ichigo stared in horror at her sudden rage. She buried her face in her hands. "Oh Retasu...I'm so-so sorry. I-I'm so sorry." Ichigo fell to the floor on her knees, sobbing.
"Oh, Ichigo!" Retasu quickly rushed over to her best friend, hesitantly wrapping her arms around her.
"Retasu, I didn't mean to frighten you. I-I'm so sorry. It's just that . . . I'm s-so broken." Ichigo whimpered into the maid's shoulder.
"It's alright, Miss Ichigo.. It's alright." Retasu whispered meekly, unable to find words to lift her friend's spirit. My dearest friend...What have I done to you. . .?