How did she do it? Why was she the only one that could do it? When did she do it? How, why, and when did Captain Holly Short make Artemis Fowl II fall in love with her? She led him on, making him love her. He fell for her-hard. Then this. He didn't want to believe what was in his hands. He couldn't. But he knew he had two. It was a letter from Holly. He had been so excited to read it. But when he did, he wished he hadn't. The letter said:

You Are Cordially Invited To Join Mr. Trouble Kelp and Mrs. Holly Short As They Join Hands In Marrige.

Where: Police Plaza

When: October 17

Please RSVP As Soon As Possible By Contacting Trouble or Holly

Trouble: Holly:

884-723-6601 884-234-6419

t.k holly.S

This Is A Formal Event. There Is A Dress Code:

Men-Ties and Dress Shoes

Women-Dresses

As if Artemis hadn't memorized her email and phone number. Artemis felt like crying-something he didn't do often. He sighed and picked up the phone. He dialed Holly's number. She picked up on the third ring.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Holly. It's Artemis," he mumbled. Holly somehow managed to hear it.

"Hi, Artemis! I haven't heard from you in a while." She was acting like nothing had happened. Like she never kissed him. Like they were just old friends talking again. They were-or used to be-much more than friends.

"Yeah,"he said, more clearly this time.

"Did you get the letter?" she asked. How could she be so nonchalant? She's basically asking me to come and watch her kiss another guy! He nodded.Then he remembered Holly couldn't see him.

"Yeah."

"Great! So are you coming or not?"she asked. No!

"Yes."

"Okay. Thanks! I'll add you to the list."

"Thanks," he said.

"Bye!"

"Bye." Artemis sighed. She totally forgot about me. I don't even matter to her anymore. I'm just another guy. Then, for the first time since his mother died, Artemis felt a tear roll down his cheek. He sat on the bed, not doing anything. He must have fallen asleep sometime because when he woke up, it was 3:47 a.m and someone was knocking on his window. He walked over and opened it, expecting Myles or Beckett playing another cruel joke, but when he saw Holly, he was completly surprised.

"Holly?" he asked in disbelief.

"Yes, Artemis. I'm sorry. I don't want to marry Trouble. He forced me to, threatened to kick me off the force if I didn't. I don't even like him! I love you, Artemis. I'm sorry for ignoring you all these years, Trouble wouldn't let me out of his sight! Please, help me Artemis!" she said. Holly was crying. Artemis walked over and hugged her.

"It's ok, Holly. Just stay here. Don't ever go back. You can live with me forever," he said. She kept crying.

"Trouble's going to find out," she said between sobs. Artemis hugged her tightly.

"I'll deal with him. Just don't worry."

"I love you, Artemis."

"I love you too." Just then, Artemis woke up with a start. He looked around. It was 3:56. Had Holly been here? Or was it just another dream? Artemis sighed and went to go change into his pajamas. I guess I'll never know.