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I nervously folded my napkin into an origami swan for the hundredth time. Mimi was late. Of course Mimi always had a very unique concept about time. But tonight I was worried. Different fears kept running through my head. What did her parents say. Would they be able to accept me? I should have gone with her. My mother took it surprisingly well, but Mimi's parents are very traditional. Maybe I should call and~ then she slides elegantly into her chair.

Sorry I'm late. she apologized breathlessly.

So how'd it go? I asked.

How'd what go?

You did tell your parents about us, didn't you?

um, yea of course. They took it very well.

A wave of relief washed over me. I laughed at my silly little premonitions. Our life together was going to be perfect. Just perfect.

*****end flashback*****

The crash of lightening rattled the windows. Surprised I wiped a tear off my cheek. How could she have lied to me? That should have been my first clue. I didn't find out that she hadn't told her parents until a few weeks later.

*****flashback*****

How about this one? I held up the red skirt for her approval.

No. You'd look better in green.

I watched her as she rifled through the rack. She was so beautiful. I was the luckiest person in the world.

Here try this on.

Its too short.

I like that. It shows off those beautiful legs of yours Sora.

Mimi! I blushed.

I looked at myself in the mirror again. She was right. This was the perfect dress.
Mimi's parents had invited us to a business/dinner party.

What did your folks say about you bringing me? I ask her nervously.

They think its great. Mimi says cheerfully.



Of course. I'll see you tonight Sorachan. Mimi kisses me.


I fidgeted nervously in my chair. I hope that I could remember enough of my mother's etiquette lessons so I wouldn't embarrass Mimi or her parents. The restaurant they had chosen would make royalty apprehensive.

I was very glad to see you Sora, but I kind of thought that Mimi would have brought a date tonight. Mimi's father says.

But I was her date.

Its really great that you too are so close. says her Mother.

Thank you.

But you too will never find husbands if you don't quit spending all of your time together. she adds.

I shot Mimi a look. Why didn't they know that we were dating? Mimi stood up abruptly.

Sora and I need to powder our noses.

The minute we were alone I demanded Why don't they know yet?

I'll tell them soon Sora, I promise.

Why did you lie to me?

I'm sorry Sora. I tried to tell them really, but I was too afraid.

You aren't ashamed of us, are you Mimi?



Are you ashamed you me then?

No, I love you Sora.

My questions were cut short when Mimi kissed me.

I need to wait for the right time. They are both so busy right now with this new contract. I'll tell them after their done. And that's a promise.

*******end flashback******

I close my eyes and listen to the rain. Tomorrow I'll have to pretend that nothings wrong, when in reality nothing will ever be right. I'll never be whole without Mimi. I remember the last time I ever saw her.......

****flashback*****

Mimi was waiting for me by the door.

Mimi are you okay?

Oh Sora, I need to tell you something.

She turned to me, tears glimmering in the depths of her hazel eyes.

What's wrong Mimi?

Sora, just love me, please? She pleaded.

How could I do anything else Mimichan?

She hugged me ferociously, as if she was being torn away by some unseen force. Little was I to know that would be the last time I ever saw her.