A/N: Hello there!!! I'm here again. So now I just decided to do this sequel because vacation is killing me more than Physics do. Actually when I said in my previous fic that I'll make a sequel, I have totally no idea what to type. But then I gained enough energy to work for the idea. So here it is, the sequel to Running Away from Sharp Blades, Problems Before Marriage. And please read and review!!! Don't be so harsh to me please... By the way it's not really necessary to read RAFSB but... just read it if you want. Hehehe...
Disclaimer: It's obvious. I don't own FMA. It belongs to Hiromu Arakawa and I'm just using her characters because... I'm bored.
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It's been ten months since they confessed their feelings, but they're still not married and decided to focus first on their work. After that trouble caused by Envy, she decided not to clip her hair again unless they're in a mission. Roy, of course, stopped flirting with other girls. Everybody's happy for them, and they thought there will be no problem.
It was past seven and they're the only ones left in the office. Roy was slacking again on his paperwork and Riza was just reading her favorite book.
"Riza..." He called as he dropped his pen on the table.
"If you'll gonna ask me again about the marriage, finish your paperwork first." Riza said which made him sighed deeply. Riza noticed it. "Why? Are you... tired of waiting?" She asked.
"What? Me? Tired? Of course, not! I'll wait, Riza." He convinced her and gave a smile as he finished his work. Unfortunately, Riza noticed that it was a fake smile, but decided to keep silent.
On their way home, Riza got the courage to speak. "Roy, uhhh... you've been asking the same question these past few weeks. Is there something bothering you?"
"There's nothing wrong, Riza. I'm just... too excited to have you as my wife. But, if you haven't decided yet, I'll wait." He simply said.
"I-I'm sorr-" He cut her off as he quickly pulled her closer and gently kissed her forehead. "I told you there's nothing wrong so you don't have to apologize." He whispered. "I love you and I respect your decision."
"I love you, too." She replied. They finally reached her house and she kissed him on his cheek, but he left her without saying any word.
She went in her house, took a bath, ate her dinner and fed Black Hayate. She just then realized that at that time, Roy was supposed to be calling her on the phone. She waited for the phone to ring. But after twenty minutes there was nothing but silence.
"That's it!" She got tired of waiting and immediately dialed Roy's phone number. Several rings were heard on the other line, but she didn't hear his voice. She dialed again, but the phone just kept on ringing. She did that thrice, but she was always answered by the same ring. Then, she ended up calling Maria.
"Hello?"
"Hello Maria, it's me, Riza."
"Oh, aren't you supposed to be talking to Roy at this time?" Maria curiously asked.
"Yeah. But, no one's answering his phone." She replied.
"What? He should be the one who's calling you, right?"
"You're right but these past few days, he stopped calling me at this time. I'm worried." Riza explained.
"Riza, whatever is in your mind right now, forget it. Maybe he's just busy or maybe he's already sleeping." Maria tried to calm her. "Why don't you just ask him tomorrow? Maybe he has a valid reason." She suggested.
"Thanks Maria."
"You're welcome." Suddenly, Maria heard a knock from her door. "Oh, Denny's here. Sorry Riza but I have a date with him tonight. See you tomorrow."
"Okay. Thanks again Maria, and good luck to your date." And with that, they both hung up the phone.
Meanwhile...
"Good evening everyone!" Roy greeted. Everybody stopped working and greeted him.
"Oh, the colonel's here!"
"Good evening colonel!"
"Hey get something for the colonel to eat!"
"How's your day sir?!"
"How's your work colonel Mustang?!"
He smiled. "You guys are kind. You shouldn't worry about me. Be worried of yourselves you guys are working night and day!" He praised them. "Why don't you guys take a break?"
"We just finished eating a while ago, colonel." Maes answered him. "Guys, let me talk to the colonel first." He smiled and the workers went back to their work.
"So... What's going on here?" Roy asked.
"It's almost done. We just need the things to put in there and the paints." Maes explained.
"Can they finish that within two months?" Roy worriedly asked.
Maes grinned. "Of course! I think they can even finish that in three weeks. But, you already spent a lot of money for this. I mean, this is too huge and very expensive for a gift."
Roy smiled. "It's okay. I'm sure this will make her very happy."
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A/N: There it is! Chapter one! Please read and review! I think this is drama. OMG! Did I just say drama?! OMG drama I'm not good at it. Just please R&R because I need some comments.
