Forgive and Forget?


"Where are you Neru!" Nero shouted, seeing red. Neru slightly whimpered upon hearing Nero's heavy footsteps. Her heavy breathing was too loud. Nero gritted his teeth and kicked open the bedroom door. Neru lightly gasped. Nero walked towards the wardrobe and pulled open the doors. Neru looked up and screamed when Nero pulled her up from her hair. He pushed her onto the bed and pinned her on their large bed. She bit her lip when he glared at her. "N-N-Nero." She whispered. He stood up and beckoned her to stand as well. Neru obliged and stood in front of Nero, looking down at the carpeted floor, in shame.

"Neru. Look. At. Me...Now!" Nero ordered her sternly. As soon as Neru looked up, Nero's hand greeted Neru's cheek, leaving a little present, a red hand mark. The blond-haired woman snapped and pushed him away from her. He growled dangerously and pulled her to him. "Let go!" She shouted. Nero glared and slapped her again. Neru stayed silent but fell to the ground, holding her cheek. Nero turned away from her and headed towards the white door. The blond-haired man turned around and said, "I'll check on Yuka and Luma." He then left without muttering another word. Neru picked herself up from the ground and ran to her wardrobe. She grabbed two empty suitcases and quickly began packing.

Shirts, dresses, shoes, etc.. She thought, making sure to have everything. Neru grabbed her suitcases and headed towards the door. Before she left the room, she got a quick glimpse of a photo with a brown frame. There was a girl 12 years old with her 13 year old brother. That was Yuka and Luma. Both had blond hair and eyes. Hugging them was Neru and Nero...smiling without a care in the world. "How I loved those times." Neru whispered racing out the door. Neru quickly ran down the stairs and headed towards the door. "Luma, Yuka. I'm sorry." She heard a deep voice apologize. Nero sat at the couch, hugging Yuka and sitting next to Luma. "Why daddy?" Yuka asked, zipping up her jacket. Luma nodded in agreement.

Nero sighed. "I...hit your mother. I don't what came over me...Looking back I feel so sick...Will you two forgive me?" Nero asked, sadness clear in his voice. Yuka got tears in her eyes and nodded. "You should apologize to mother, not us. She's the one in pain." Luma whispered, looking down at his book. You see, Yuka was always the bold and stubborn sister while Luma was the quiet yet strong older brother. "As if she would listen to me." Nero muttered. Yuka and Luma noticed Neru standing at the door, her suitcases at her feet. "I love her." He whispered, allowing a tear to slide his cheek. "I want her to forgive me..." He continued. "Now's your chance daddy!." Yuka announced, pointing towards where Neru was.

Nero's eyes widened and he shot up from the leather couch. He saw Neru's suitcases and his heart beat quickened. "Yuka. Let's go." Luma whispered and he and Yuka ran to their room. Nero stared into Neru's eyes. Sadness. Pain. Fear. Love? "I...love you Neru." He whispered and pulled her towards him. "I love you too Nero." She also muttered. Together they kissed.

Forgive and Forget