Dark Rose
By: Nareiya
Chapter one: A new beginning
"Lacus, are you sure that you don't want me to come?"
Lacus Clyne flashed her famous smile at her worried friend. For almost a year, Kira Yamato had been dating her but hadn't asked her hand in marriage yet. Probably due to political stuffs, she always concluded because now, Kira had passed on the position to her younger brother. According to Cagalli, she was older than Kira although he was more mature than her crazy childish antics.
She laughed at her last thought. "I'll be fine. My manager arranged good venues for my concert."
Even with her assuring reply, he can't help worry. Kira can only sigh, "Fine, just be careful and take care, Lacus."
"I will!" she waved good bye and entered the airport.
"What's with the frown?" Athrun Zala was concern for his best friend.
Kira had just returned from the airport. He sat on his chair and his eyes noticed something missing.
Cagalli has just entered the room, drinking Kira's coffee.
"Is that my coffee?" He tried to suppress his anger.
Cagalli looked at Athrun and he just shrugged.
"IS THAT MY COFFEE?" he shouted.
She slapped Kira, "Lacus' leaving isn't the end of the world!"
That is why he is so grumpy, Athrun told himself.
He tried to find something to argue, "Well…aren't you, Cagalli, supposed to be in your office?"
Athrun and Cagalli exchanged looks. She remembered something.
"Got to go!" In a blink of an eye, she was gone.
Kira now looked at his calm best friend, "And Chairman Zala, isn't you state visit ends today?"
"Oh, I almost forgot that today is my leave." He shakes hands with Kira, "I think
Ms. Athha can escort me to the airport."
He looked at him sternly, "No, I will send someone else. You may leave my office now."
"As in now?"
"GET OUT OF MY OFFICE RIGHT NOW!" Kira shouted louder than before.
Athrun speeded out like a mouse.
Kira shook his head, "What's wrong with me?"
The crowd continues to applaud for the pop singer.
She smiled sweetly and waved to her fans. The orchestra began to play the last song…
In this quiet night, I'm waiting for you
During that time, your smile has faded away
Now that a little time has passed,
Fond memories start to resurface.
At the place where stars fall,
I'm always wishing for your laughter.
Even though we're apart now
We can meet again, right?
From when has my smile faded this much
Since it was shattered by one mistake
Change only the precious things into light and
Go beyond the sky with fortitude.
To the place where stars fall,
I want my thoughts to reach you.
I am always by your side
Since I will embrace that coldness.
Even though we're apart now,
We will definitely be back together.
In the quiet night...
Everyone stood and applauded for the pop singer as she exited the stage.
In the Backstage…
Lacus breathe deeply as she lie in the provided sofa, "What a tiring day!"
Her manager entered the room, "That is the last concert for the day. You could spend the rest of the day in the hotel or walk along the shores in the nearby beach."
"Thank you, you may leave now." Her manager left.
Her phone began to ring. The recorded message began to play, Hi this is Lacus Clyne. I am unavailable to talk with right now. Please leave a message after the beep."
"Uh…L-lacus," the caller started, "I just want to know if you're alright. This is Kira by the way…"
"KIRA!" she screams as she quickly searches for her phone and succeeds, "Hey Kira," she greeted gleefully.
"Lacus!" he was surprised, "So you aren't busy?"
"Why would I be talking with you if I'm busy?"
"Well, anyway, I just want to check if you're alright." He told her.
She smiled, "Thank you for your concern Kira."
"Just be careful, okay Lacus?"
"Yes I will." She said, "And Kira?"
"Yes?"
"I love you!" she hanged up the phone and Kira blushed at her last statement. If only he knew that, it was the last time she will say it sincerely…
Author's note:
So what do you think will happen? Why did I write, if only he knew that, it was the last time she will say it sincerely…
Anyway, please review. I really appreciate it!
The author,
Nareiya