Chapter One: News
"I'm getting married."
He tried to force a smile to his face. "That's great Akari… Luke is a very lucky guy to have someone like you."
Akari smiled widely, "Thanks Wiz." She fidgeted slightly as he watched her, seeming a little awkward about something. "Wiz-"
He cut her off, trying to avoid the question she was sure to ask, "So did you propose to him? Or did he beat you to the punch?" Wizard knew Akari had liked Luke for awhile, and had offered to read his heart for her when she would come by to visit him during their coffee and talks. Always she had refused except once, when she wanted to know if he really did like her… after finding out he had…she jumped up announcing he was taking too long.
The Wizard didn't need any help knowing that she was going after the feather to give to Luke.
"Actually," Akari said, bringing him back from his memories, "He proposed to me." She blushed a deep red, brilliant against her pale cheeks. "He surprised me… I thought he was being weird spontaneous Luke… he took me everywhere important." Her face turned soft and glowly, warm and light. "From where we met… to the beach by my house…where he-"
"Did he have the feather?" The wizard asked not being able to take her quietly wondered expression.
"He did. Wizard…" She took a deep breath, "I want you to come to the wedding! I know you don't get out much but… it would mean a lot if you're there."
"…" he looked at her "When is it?"
"Spring 5th"
He looked at her shocked, "But that's only four days from now!"
She nodded sheepishly, "I know, Hamilton actually wanted me to schedule it tomorrow, but I convinced him otherwise so my sister could get here… along with some of my friends from my birthtown."
He nodded a bit and turned towards his desk, trying to make himself look busy. "I don't know if I can, it's pretty short notice and all… I can try but I can't make any promises."
Akari nodded and hugged him quickly, "I hope you come Wiz. See ya later… I got to go meet with Candace and Luna… wedding to plan and all."
He nodded pretending to not even acknowledge the hug as she left. His heart ached painfully as the door shut behind her. He plopped down on his chair and put his head in his hands and groaned.
She was getting married.
MARRIED!
The Wizard had known for so long that Akari loved Luke, but… she had never known how he felt for her. She was completely confused as to why he was so cold to her recently… He couldn't bring himself to say he loved her, he couldn't ruin the friendship he had. He had decided to bide his time and see what would happen with her and Luke. Now he had lost her…Now she was gone.
He had been alone so long and she had come, bringing her happy heart and love of growing to this island, putting hope in his heart. He had thought she was a bit of a pest, then just different… and now… he didn't know anymore…All he knew was he would not be going to that wedding.