Dragon Ball Z and its
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Forgetting To Remember: Chapter 3: Dresses and Diamonds
Monday April 21, Age 798
I could have blacked out from all the anger in me. I could have killed everyone in sight. Instead I'm out with the person I thought was my best friend and the person I least wanted to see. Damn politeness. Sometimes I wish I could be vulgar and not have to pay the consequences later… Being part Saiyan isn't exactly an everyday excuse.
"Oh, Panny, that would look awesome on you!" Bulla squealed tugging at my arm. "Don't you think so Marron?"
The blonde woman smiled and nodded. My eyes forced themselves from not squinting at her disgustingly genuine face. I shouldn't hate her… I have no reason to… But her stupid smile is provoking me! I held my composure and shook my head to be modest.
Bulla pranced to the purple dress she was talking about. Marron and I followed to inspect the dress closely. It was on a mannequin so we couldn't hold it. It wasn't half bad. It was a strapless dress with a V neck line and a nice waist line. It was a pretty purple dress but… It's not me.
Bulla clung to it and let the fabric slip through her fingers. I gulped and avoided making eye contact. I hated telling Bulla that the clothes she picks out for me aren't really me. She takes it as a personal offense…
"Pan! No guy is gonna keep their eyes off you! It's perfect!" Bulla smiled.
I hesitated nodding as she widened her eyes at me. I hate her sometimes. "I like it Bulla but… Maybe it would look better on someone like you…"
Oh Kami… Here it comes-
"Okay Pan. We'll keep looking," she smiled as her fingers left the silky dress. I stood like a statue, shocked, as Bulla and Marron walked to the perfume section.
What had just happened? She had never, during the time of our friendship, just let me off the hook. Just like that? I had expected more of an explosion… but she just dusted it off…
I shook my head as Bulla called for me to come and sample some perfume. Is it because we're with company? I kept myself from stumbling by holding on to the jewelry counters. I made my way to Bulla as she ogled over the perfumes.
I wanted to avoid this. I hate perfume… it makes me itchy and sneezy… I decided to stay near the jewelry. Besides… If I'm anywhere near Marron I might punch her… On second thought maybe Bulla really needs me.
I hold my head as I remove the thought from it. This day has just been one twist and turn after the other… I feel dizzy… Maybe I should sit down-
"Pan, are you alright?"
My head turns to find the blonde next to me, holding my arm. It takes every fiber in my being not to slam her into the ground. Pathetic. The daughter of the deadliest woman on Earth and she can't even fly… I smile and reassure her that I'm fine before taking my arm back into custody.
"Panny… You okay?" Bulla asks me while I'm taking a peek at an amethyst ring. I was clutching my stomach, I felt as if all the blood had drained from my face. I must look pale or green. I felt sick… Maybe Kami had listened to me and found a way to get me out of this situation!
I begin to slightly shake my head when she cut me off. "I would hate for you to be sick right now. We don't get to hang out as much with me working and all… So I really like these types of days…"
Crap… Kami damn our friendship. I mentally slap myself for telling her I was fine and carrying on with this charade. I have no right to complain… I could have gotten myself out of this situation yet here I am. Out on a shopping day with the woman who's about to marry the only man I've ever loved. Fan-Freaking- Tastic.
She scurried off with Marron to look for a stupid designer gown. I was left alone and frankly, I liked it. I know Bulla could sense I disliked Marron, but she's probably kicking herself as to why.
I laughed as the thought crosses my mind. I snaked my way through all the clothing areas and found nothing that interested me so I headed back to the jewelry counter to eye the shiny rocks. As I scanned the glass, my eyes fell upon the engagement rings.
My stomach churns as I inspect each one. The shiny glistening rocks on silver bands make me a tad woozy.
"Would you like to try one on?"
My head looks up from the sparkling rocks to find an old woman on the other side of the counter looking at the rocks as well. I shake my head no and smile as I was about to take my leave.
"But you're such a lovely young lady… any one of these would look dazzling on you!"
Damn woman… They always dish out compliments when their having a bad sales day. My eyes fall back to the diamonds as my lip quivers… Trying one on isn't hurting anybody I guess.
I return to the counter much to the woman's delight, and scan along for a nice ring. I point to a ring that is pretty average, not too big or too small. Just a ring.
She opens the counter and pulls it out. I take in the palm of my hand and smile shyly at it. It was simple. I place it on my ring finger and hold it against the light.
If only he were to give me one of these… Thoughts of him pour in my head the more the stupid ring shines. Thoughts of the woman he gave a ring to crash into my head the more the ring blinds me.
I quickly lose my balance. All the blood I felt had been drained quickly rushed back into my head as I lost consciousness.
When I woke up I was lying on a check-up bed and found Bulla by my side. My eyes darted around the room and I found myself in a doctor's office.
"Hey there… How ya feeling?" she asked placing a hand on my head. I blinked several times to clear my vision. What had happened?
Bulla, as if knowing my question spoke, "You passed out and the paramedics brought you here…"
Gee… I only passed out. I didn't go into labor or anything… They take things way too seriously… I cradle my head as I notice that Marron isn't with us. "Where's Marron?"
Bulla smiled as she straightened her hair up, "Trunks called her before you passed out."
I grinned as I swung my legs over the side before a woman came through the door. It was a doctor. She held a clip board and was pretty young to be a doctor… Mid twenties I'm guessing.
"Ah, you're awake" she smiled, "Well you're tests came back…" she said inspecting the clipboard, "and everything is fine except I'm a bit concerned for your blood pressure."
I narrow my eyes at the floor and gulp down my saliva.
"Have you been under a lot of stress lately?" she asks.
I look at Bulla and find her waiting anxiously for an answer. Her fingertips were drumming against her arms. I couldn't lie… I nodded my head yes and heard the scribbling of a pen on paper.
"Why didn't you say anything while we were at the mall Pan!?" Bulla questioned. She wasn't doing it to be mean… she was just worried.
"Because… I swear, nothing felt wrong…"
Bulla frowned and crossed her arms. "I hope for your sake that's true!"
I rolled my eyes and tuned her out. I hate shopping….
Pan… You're not alone lol REVIEW and tell me what you thought!
You guys… This will not be a fluffy story… I can tell you right now… Trunks won't automatically realize he loves Pan, he might not even feel that way at all. He might just always think of her as a little girl. This is not going to be a smooth lovey dovey ride. This ride is will be bumpy and at times heart wrenching… but that's why I love it.