So the ball ended and sadly everyone had to go back home. As they were leaving, Stella pointed out joyfully that they would all be together again in another month for her coronation.

When Musa and Riven got back to their apartment, there were exactly 37 messages on their answering machine. 36 of them were from Musa's dad.

" Oh my god." Musa's arms dropped to her sides. " My dad called 36 times in 5 days."

" What the heck for?" Riven answered from the other room.

Musa pressed play.

" Hey Musa. I guess your not home. Call me when you get in. Love you."

" Hi Musa. Still not back? Call me. It's a bit urgent. Love you."

" Hey Musa. Where have you been? Did you get my other messages?"

" Musa! Why haven't you called? Please call me back!"

" Muse. If you there pick up...I guess you not. Okay call me please. Soon!"

" Musa. I'm getting a bit worried! Where are you?"

" Hello? Musa? Anybody there? Pick up!"

" Musa! It's been a day! Why haven't you called? Are you back yet?"

" Musa! Why haven't you called me back? Have you even seen these?"

" Is your machine off? Musa! Pick up if you can hear this."

" Okay Musa...jokes over. You can stop it now."

" Seriously. Musa this isn't funny."

" Musa? Why haven't you called me? Have you been home yet?"

" Musa...Okay maybe your sick. Can you call me though?"

" Hi Musa. Still waiting for your call."

" Musa if you haven't been answering the phone for whatever reason. Okay but call"

" Musa. I've been leaving messages for 2 days now. Where are you?"

" Hello? Still waiting for your call."

" This is getting scary. Call me as soon as you get these."

" Musa! Please call!"

" I'm getting scared. I might come over."

" If you don't call by tomorrow. I'm coming."

" Musa...it's the 3rd day you haven't been there. What's up?"

" Why aren't you answering?!"

" I can't come over. I don't have time. But I have something really urgent to tell you."

" Musa! Please call me! I'm scared to death about where you are."

" This is the 4th day! Why haven't you called?"

" I'm furious now Musa. Call me!"

" Musa it's a father worst worry not to know where his child is."

" Call me please!"

" I beg you Musa! Pick up!"

" Musa! I'm so scared! Please call!"

" You have no idea how scared I am."

" I'm angry beyond words Musa. Why...havn't...you...called?

" Musa! Call! This is enraging!"

"Musa?"

" Hey Musa! Hey Riven! It's Stella! Call me when you guys have time! Bye!"

Riven looked and Musa. Then the machine. Then Musa.

" I think you should call you dad Musa." He said finally. then started laughing. Musa smacked his arm.

" Oh shut up Riven!" she smiled.

Musa dialed her home number. One ring. 2 rings. 3 rings

" Hello?" He answered

" Hi Daddy! It's me!" Musa greeted

" MUSA! WHERE WERE YOU?!" Musa had to hold the phone away from her ear.

" I was in Solaria visiting Stella dad! Why? What's wrong?"

" Can you come see me for a few days. I need to talk to you."

" But daddy! I just got back."

" I know Musa and I'm sorry you have to leave ago already. But I need to see you."

" Can't I leave tomorrow?" Musa protested.

Musa's dad sighed. " All right then I suppose. I love you!"

" I love you too daddy."

" So what did he want?" Riven said as he bit into an apple.

" He wants me to go to Melody for a few days. I have to leave tomorrow." Musa took his apple and started eating it.

" Well...can I come? I've never been to your planet. Plus, I'd hate to be away from you." He took the apple back.

" Mmm...I'm not sure. I think I better go alone." She kissed him sincerely. " Not that I don't want you there. Believe me I do. But you know my dad. He's a bit...protective sometimes."

" Okay. I think your right. " Riven hugged his fiancé. " Did you want an apple?"

Musa smiled mischievously. " No what made you think that? Oh my god! Wait! Should I tell my dad?"

" Musa! No! I think I should be there too. Just tell him the very minimal information. OKay?"

"Yeah. I'll try."

The next day, Musa repacked her suitcase. As she was packing, Musa noticed a pile of Riven's clean close on the bed. She grabbed a 2 pairs of his boxers and and threw one of them in her suitcase as well.

" What did you just take?" Riven was standing at the door grinning.

Musa blushed scarlet. " Um..." Here she was holding a pair of his boxers. What could she say. " I was going to...uh..bring them with me. I like the smell."

Riven pushed Musa onto the bed and laid on his back beside her. He kissed the back of her hand.

"That's go to be the worst lie ever." he said laughing. He rolled over on his side and kissed her.

" Yeah well," Musa was still blushing. " I..." She stopped in the middle of her sentence. She sucked in her breath sharply and sat up.

Riven sat up as well. " What's wrong?" anxiety on his face.

" I don't know really. It's sorta the same feeling I had a few weeks ago. Sorta like I might throw up. But I don't think..." Musa leaned against Riven to support herself. " I don't feel good Riven. I gotta lay down."

" Musa! Want me to call to hospital or something?" Riven stroked her hair.

" No. I think I'll be okay. Just call my dad and tell him I'll be a bit late." She massaged his hand.

Riven dialed Musa's dad's number.

"Hello?"

" Uh...Hi. I'm just calling to say Musa might be a little bit late." Riven stammered.

" Who is this? Where's Musa."

" This is her uh...really good friend Riven. Musa's right here. Did you want to talk to her?"

" Uh. No that's fine Riven. Thanks. Bye now."

" Riven. I think I'm okay now. But I think...um..well maybe I might...uh...nevermind. I should go I guess." Musa caressed his cheek.

" Uh...yeah you should."

Riven kissed Musa for awhile before he handed her her suitcase.

" Be careful okay?" He held her by her shoulders, looking into her eyes.

" Since when is Melody dangerous?" she raised and eyebrow.

" Well...with what happened awhile ago. I don't want you to get hurt. And keep my boxers safe!" His lips turned up into a mischievous smirk.

" Bye Riven. See you in a few days. I'll call!" Musa gave him one last hug and steped into the portal. Into Melody.