Just One Wish…
Summary: Crystal Heatherford is celebrating her 16th birthday at her home. She was a typical playgirl who was fallen in love with a guy who loves other girl. And now, she only has one wish, to find her one true love. And the magic begins…
Disclaimer: I don't own Ragnarok Online but the characters and the story plotline is mine. If it happens to be alike with someone else, please accept my deep apology. I really didn't mean it.
------
Chapter 1: Meeting Crystal Heatherford
It was early in the morning when a certain long-haired girl walks gently by the sideways. Every boy, who saw her whistle. She was very attractive.
Another girl about her age waves at her and she waved back cheerfully. "Good morning, Rosemarie how are you?" she greeted.
"I'm fine… Hey, Crystal says something about your summer vacation. I heard you visited Paris together with your older brother. How about it?" Rosemarie smiled. She is as pretty as her but a little high-classed and fashion conscious. They were best friends because they have the same status in the society. Unlike Rosemarie who is really snobby, she was somewhat 'friendly' and approachable. That's why many men are after her much to her likeness.
"Great!" she answers excitedly. This is the first day of their last year in high school. And that was the reason why everybody wanted to asks her out for the graduation ball. It was a tradition.
"Really? I think I shall visit in the Christmas vacation, want to come?" Rosemarie tucked her shoulder-length brown hair behind her ears. Her pretty face was so much seen in the public.
"No, thank you. I plan to spend the time in England. Don't worry, I'll stay in Paris for a week just for you." Crystal smiled.
"Oh…" the other girl seems offended. "You're really NICE, Crystal."
Crystal gets what she wants to express and became irritated with it. "You think so?"
Rosemarie snickered which makes Crystal angrier. "What do you mean of that, Miss Heatherford?"
"Nothing really. I should be the one to ask you that, Miss Salmiere?"
-----
"Hey Mr. Boy Genius!"
A young man looked behind him to sees another young man running, waving and calling at him. He raised an eyebrow as he heard what his friend calls at him.
"That wasn't funny, Michael." He snapped to the boy catching his breath in front of him. Michael just smiled at him.
As he regained his posture, Michael faces his friend. "Aren't you? God, you walk pretty fast, you know?"
"You're almost late, what happened to you, huh?"
Michael laughed. "Well, since you ask I'll narrate. Our rich maidens our quarrelling at the gate. I am so absorbed of their conversation!"
"Rich maidens?"
"You didn't know them?" Michael eyes widened and his mouth opened in shocked. "Do you live in outer space? It's Crystal Heatherford and Rosemarie Salmiere. They are SO famous, man. Why in the hell you didn't know?"
"It's quite a remark, Michael."
"I pity you, Carlo." Michael taps Carlo at his back. "Want to meet them? I know them?"
Carlo removes Michael's hand at his back. "No need. I am not interested."
Michael holds Carlo at one of his wrists and dragged him away. "You should!"
----
"I had enough of you, Rosemarie!" Crystal shouted at her friend whose eyes are narrowing in anger.
"Hey…" Michael says as he tried to stop the trouble but Rosemarie just spank him out of them.
"I'm also tired of listening to your nonsense plans!" Rosemarie shouted back. She didn't know that someone behind her was amused at her difference with her playgirl friend.
"Excuse me…" another man butt in when Crystal is about to reply. The certain girl looked at the young man and became speechless. "I think…" he continued. "you, two shouldn't be quarrelling. I mean… you're friends, right? You must understand each other, I suppose."
"Who told you to…" Rosemarie about to snap him when Crystal cuts her off.
"Thanks for the remainder. I guess you're right. It was so nice to meet you…" Crystal said very charming. Rosemarie raised an eyebrow like saying… 'You and your style, Crystal never changed…'
Crystal laid a hand for a hand shake and the young man accepted it. "I'm Crystal Heatherford, what's yours?" Michael shook his head in worry. 'I better warn out, Carlo!' he thought.
"It's Carlo, Carlo Samelson. And my friend over here is Michael Alemanya." He answers very politely. Michael just plasters a smile at Crystal and same goes with Crystal.
"By the way, my friend is Rosemarie Salmiere. Are you new here?" Crystal smiled so sweetly but unfortunately, Carlo didn't notice it since he was so absorbed at his thoughts.
"Nice meeting you, Miss Rosemarie…" Carlo laid a hand but Rosemarie didn't take it. Embarrassed, Carlo removes his hand. Crystal narrows her eyes. 'Miss Rosemarie!'
Michael notices this look of Crystal and immediately grabbed Carlo's hand. "We should leave now ladies. Sorry for this…" and he immediately ran.
When Crystal and Rosemarie left alone again, Rosemarie faces her friend. "Another victim, I see… No, he wasn't new. He is just the first honor since first year and he is in his last year now."
Crystal's eyes sparkled. "I wish he'll invite me to the ball…"
Rosemarie sighed. No use of talking about this matter with her crazy friend. "I think we should also go since we have our class, Miss…" she observed her friend who is smiling nowhere. "Daydreamer."
----
As the time passed by, Crystal and Carlo are talking a lot and Michael always butt in which make the girl really pissed off. When Carlo wasn't looking, Crystal will give a strike on his head which is harder and harder every time they meet.
But every one notices the different chemistry between Rosemarie and Carlo. They know that more than friendship is forming between the two. At first, Crystal was annoyed but as the time goes, this annoyance turns into pain which she can't understand why. She feels like crying every time the two was so sweet. Michael always took it as a joke but Crystal knew to herself that it wasn't and it was difficult to accept. Carlo is so good to her unlike any other man. He was kind, gentle, sometimes funny.
One week before Crystal's 16th birthday, she saw Rosemarie and Carlo… holding hands. God, tears are forming in her eyes and she can't stop it. What was happening with her. This was very unlikely of her.
Rosemarie waved her hands at her and she replied with a slight smile. They walked toward her and seems very happy. They can't stop smiling and it was pretty obvious what is happening between them.
"Hey, Crystal!" Rosemarie greeted cheerfully which is also very unlikely of her to be this carefree. "You know what! Carlo and I…" she looked besides her, to Carlo who is smiling back at her. "We're together!"
"T-That's was n-nice.. C-Congratulations…" she said, trying her very best to stop her tears from falling down and she succeed. But she didn't know that her face was so pale and she looks sick. Carlo became worried about her and inquired her about it.
"Are you not feeling well today, Crystal? You looks like you're sick or something."
Rosemarie looks at her, very intently. "Yes, Carlo's right. You don't look well."
Crystal shook her head and smile instead. "I'm fine. I'm really drained out. By the way," she changed the topic with cheerfulness. "If you manage to forgot, my birthday is next week, on Saturday. Be there to come, alright?"
"Sure, girl. We'll do. I never miss out grand parties like that: Rosemarie giggled. "Let's come in Saturday, Carlo?"
Carlo just smiled. "As you wish.."
"You're so sweet!" Rosemarie hugged Carlo. They're so sweet so they don't notice that Crystal leaves.
----
"God, what is happening to me?" Crystal is staring at the ceiling of her room since she got home. She heard her older brother knocking at the door. But when he didn't received any reply, he goes away.
The memories of Rosemarie and Carlo are hunting her. What is happening to her? The famous playgirl in the school? Falling… in love…?
"No way!"
She sighed. She convincing herself that I wasn't love. And everything is just a game. She is just annoyed that Rosemarie got her target faster that she does. Yes, that was it… That was only it. Nothing more. Nothing…
Her thoughts are disturbed by the sudden ring of her cellphone. She hesitantly grabbed the annoying thing and answer her call.
"Hello Crystal. Are you feeling fine?" She felt her heart aches when she heard his voice. But miraculously, it soothes her tired soul and mind. "I am just worried about you."
"You're worried about me?" she asked nervously. She heard soft laughter. "Of course! You're one of my close friends…"
Friends… "Oh really? Thank you for your concern. But I think I really need rest."
Carlo sighed over the phone. "Alright, see you in your party." And after that, he hung the phone up.
She is very thankful that there are no classes for the week. She can spend the entire week thinking and analyzing her feelings.
----
"Hi Crystal!" Rosemarie greeted when she saw her bestfriend walking toward her. "I am so happy that you came here, Crystal."
Crystal raised an eyebrow. "Huh? What do you mean by that?"
Rosemarie chuckled a little while she is pointing on a stall. They walk toward it and start scanning the dress rack. "I mean, joining me shopping a dress for your party. It so rare these days, isn't it?"
Crystal flashed a fake smile. 'Yeah, you're too busy enjoying your company with supposes MINE Carlo, aren't you?' She thought inside her.
"You know what Crystal I just realized how fun is your hobby…" Rosemarie stated while seeing herself in a mirror.
"Hobby?" Crystal surprised at this remark. "Don't tell me it is playing one's heart?"
"Exactly."
Crystal's heart beats fast for her next question. "And your first victim is…?"
"Carlo, yes…" Rosemarie said directly and took a slight glance to Crystal's shocked face. "I think he really likes me but he's not my type and you know why. Whenever we're together, I always got bored."
"Then why are you still dating and going out with him?"
Rosemarie released soft laughter. "It's just the same, girl – dating and going out…" Rosemarie stopped laughing and continue scanning for a perfect dress. "He's famous in school and being with him makes me more famous than what I am before. I need to be known to catch the perfect guy out there."
Crystal sighed. "But he's not the type for heart to be played."
Rosemarie smirked inside but she plaster a shocked face. "Isn't that your plan in the first place? Don't tell me…"
"Yes…" Crystal admitted sadly. "But he become a good friend of mine and I don't want him to be hurt."
Rosemarie finally saw the best dress she will wear. She show it to Crystal who just nodded. "This is it…" They went to the counter to pay. Before they depart, Rosemarie says "About Carlo, I think about it…"
Crystal again sighed. As she walks, she saw a man who is asking for alms. Since she is feeling generous today, she gave the man some money. Surprisingly, the man gave a necklace in return. She decline but the man insists.
"Keep it, young lady for it will be very handy in finding happiness, your destiny…"
The man's words amazed her so she keeps it and leaves.
----
The grand day of her birthday at last come. Everyone are wearing their best attire. It was a very special day and occasion among the high classed families. Heatherford are known to their outstanding richness and unbeatable companies that is known worldwide. The Salmiere only took the place of second in rank.
Every known personalities greeted her but obviously she is waiting for some one. Michael sot there early but said that Carlo is going together with Rosemarie. It hurts!
Crystal waited by the gate and at last, she saw Rosemarie and Carlo approaching her. They both greeted her and give their gifts. Rosemarie dragged Carlo inside that left Crystal all alone… again. She also went inside for the starting ceremony.
"Ladies and Gentleman, I want to introduce my daughter to everybody in her special day. Everybody, meet my newly 16th daughter, Crystal." Mr. Heatherford started. Everyone applause for her.
"Daughter, now make a wish." Her father requested and she nodded. She clasped her hands and mutter a wish.
"I wish that I will meet now the one who really meant for me…"
After that, a light surrounded her and everyone else. Her vision is getting blurred and she's calling for a certain young man to help her but yet she heard no reply.
----
"Hey do you heard that another explosion was heard in Mt. Mjollnir?" a young man in full-armored asked his friend.
"Yeah, I've heard that Priest Ken manages to open another warp hole to what they say another dimension." His friend reply.
"That was another issue in the Rune-Midgard. I hope the King would do something about it. It really worries the people."
The other person nodded. "You're right. And it means more difficult task for us."
