Chapter 2: Decision
"I'm so relieved...I was very worried about her...Does Kira-sama already know about this?"
"No yet.. But I already sent someone to inform him. DOnt worry. The doctor said she's just stresses out. A day of rest will do her good."
"But still.. What about the mysterious phone call... If Athrun-sama is here..."
"Hush, Mana-san. You must'nt speak his name..."
She woke up overhearing their conversation.Kisaka and Mana should have been more discreet. even they keep their voices down, I could still hear every detail.
Hearing enough, she decided to ruin their good conversation by pretending to waking up.
"Ughh.. My head...Where am I?
"Oh! My Lady Cagalli! Are you feeling alright now?"
Man quickly rushed to her side, feeling her forehead for any fever. She tried standing up, but Mana eased her down.
"Does something hurt? Are you hungry? Thirsty perhaps? my lady, do tell me..I'll have the doctor comehere quick!"
Kisaka grunted and approached the very worried Mana.
"Mana, there's nothing wrong with her. She just overworked herself. Right Cagalli?"
Kisaka gave a meaningful wink at her. She returned the same wink, hoping Mana would stop from her over reactions.
"Is that true My lady? You just over worked yourself?"
"Yes mana-san, I'm fine..Please dont worry about me..." She gave a forced smile along hoping it will convince Mana.
And it did.
"Very well then... I will have you prepare a special soup for you to regain your strength. And if you ever need me, I will be just outside your door. Now take your rest My lady.."
"I'll make sure of that Mana. Thank you."
Mana gave a deep bow before exiting the room. Pausing for a bit, Kisaka stood there with a very stern look on his face that made her feel uncomfortable.
"Now, tell me. What happened bakc there? I want the truth from you."
She took a deep breathe and gave a long sigh.
"Nothing very serious. Just some weird guy with weird words... That's all"
I just dont want to drag you to this too Kisaka...Forgive me...
Kisaka turned and face the windows. He folded his arms akimbo and gave a long sigh.
"Cagalli... For someone like you who have seen death and the face of war close hand, a simple weirdo cant possibly do that to you. Dont lie to me. I know you're hiding something. Now spit it out."
Kisaka turned back to face her, wearing a very serious look on his face that made her flinched a bit.
"I..I dont understand what you're saying Kisaka. "
"Dont treat me like a stupid fool Cagalli! Ever since that "
A faint knock on the door cut Kisaka off. SHe was very much relieved and was thankful for the timely interuption made by that knock.
"You may come in!"
The door opened and two familiar faces came in. It was her brother followed by his fiancee, Lacus.
"Cagalli..Are you feeling better now? What happened?"
Traces of concern can be found all over Kira and Lacus' faces. This made her feel guilty and at the same time thankful for having them there.
"It's really nothing. I just got a weird call and fainted..."
"JUST! WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY JUST "JUST"? Cagalli, you were all pale and shaking when I found you! Then you go on telling us it's nothing? If you dont want to talk about it then fine! Dont! It seems the Cagalli I know isnt here... Just inform me when she has returned..."
Kisaka turned his back and headed to the door, leaving the three, a bit shocked by his outburst. As the door closed, Lacus knelt down beside Cagalli's bed and took hold of her hand.
"Cagalli, please tell us..We're all worried about you...Ever since that day, you have been acting strangely...It's not very healthy for someone like you.."
"Lacus' right. You havent been the same since he left. Cagalli, please...Dont treat us like this. You're pushing away everyone who cares for you...It's not like you..."
Stop.
"Dont hide it from us..."
Please stop.
"We know that there had been recent threatening calls coming and that is no laughing matter..."
Her hand balled into fist, keeping her pain under pressure. She doesnt want them to be involve anymore...
"Stop it! I'm fine! There was no threatening calls! And I am over him already! As far as I care, he can go around flirting with that Hawke girl, I dont give a damn about it! So please stop...I dont want another sermon from you Kira...please?"
Lacus gave an affectionate squeeze on her hand and stood up.
She smiled at her then turned to her fiance. Taking his hand in hers.
"We understand. We will always be here whenever you need us, Cagalli. And please take care of yourself."
"Cagalli, about Meyrin and Athrun, whatever you heard about them... Dont believe those things...I'm not saying this as his best friend or whatever, but I'm saying this because this is the truth. So please. Take care of yourself...That's all. "
She watched them leave with out even saying a word to them.They're doing fine now. They found peace and happiness in each other's arms. there's no need for me to ruin it. Thank you very much...
A single tear fell from her eye as she tried to stand up. She wobbly made her way to her walk in closet, taking off her clothes dumping them in the laundry basket. She took her red shirt, cargo pants and her bullet proof vest from their hiding place along with her trusty old gun along with it's ammo.
I wont have anybody involved in this matter...I wont ask for help from anyone...Because if I do...I know, you wouldnt come and that would be the most painful thing to me...so...I wont ask for help.
oo0O0oo
It was dark and cloudy that afternoon. The wind was strong as it was making the trees sway and bend very severely. Thunder and lightning were marking the skies, as if warning her of the coming storm.
She arrived at their meeting place already drenched from the rain.She knew she was already running late and the rain had started to pour already. She already rushed her self just to make it at least 5 minutes late, but she still ended up 30inutes late. She was still gasping for air from all the running in the rain she had to do just to make it in time.
"Athrun?"
He knew she was already there but still he kept his back onto her.
"Is something the matter? Athrun?"
He turned around to face her wearing a very serious face.
"Did something happened?"
He didnt answer her questions but instead, he took her into his arms and buried his face on her shoulder. The fragrance of her shampooed hair and the rain filled his nostrils.
"Nothing happened... I was just worried about you..."
His hand entangled itself on her golden locks. Her hands folded around his body as she buried her face into his neck.
"I'm fine. I just got a bit late from all those meetings. I'm sorry... I know this is our anniversary but still I was late again...I'm very sorry..."
He loosened his arms around her to see her apolegetic look. Her eyes were pooling with tears and her cheeks were flushed red.
"It's ok.. What matters is you're here..." He kissed her forehead softly, wiping the wet locks of hair off her face with his hands.
"You're wet. Do you want to go ome and change first?"
She nodded no and smiled. "I'm fine. I'm not easy to catch cold anyways."
A crisp laugh came from him, earning a puzzled look from her.
"What's so funny?"
He tried supressing his laughter and cleared his throat.
"It was raining to when we first met... remember?"
S he suddenly blushed as the memories of that time came to her mind.
"I remember... the crabs and the rain... everything...I wont ever forget that..."
"Same here...I 'll never forget that too.."