Chapter 4-The Ball
Cagalli and Athrunette went to the ball together. They arrived earlier than the expected time since Cagalli has still things to do. Athrunette is roaming around the hotel when she heard someone playing the piano on the lobby. She checked out who it is. It is Athrun who is playing the piano.
"I never knew that you can play the piano Athrun-ojiki."
"A precious friend of mine knows how to play the piano. Unfortunately he died in the war that took place seven years ago. I just want to continue his legacy that's why I'm playing the piano."
"I'm sure that, that friend of yours is happy that you are continuing his legacy after he passes away. Would you mind teaching the basics in playing the piano?"
"I don't mind."
Both of them enjoyed playing the piano together, as if the world belongs to them. Cagalli is looking for Athrunette when she heard a beautiful melody being produced in the lobby. She is curious who is playing the piano. She saw Athrunette and Athrun playing the piano.
"I guess the truth that I've been hiding for all a these years will reveal itself in no time. Am I prepared when the time comes? Are they willing to accept the truth?" Cagalli asked herself.
Athrunette noticed that her mother is watching them. She saw a tear forming in her mother's eyes.
"What wrong mom?"
"It's nothing." Cagalli secretly wiped her tear eyes.
"Athrun-ojiki taught me how to play the piano!"
"Is that so? Good for you."
Athrunette and Cagalli left Athrun. For the last time, Cagalli looked at Athrun's handsome face.
"I love you. I wish that you are able to forgive me after hiding the truth."
When he saw Athrunette and Cagalli leave he continued playing the piano. He tried to reflect on what is happening to his life after all of these years.
"Did I do the right thing, when I left her five years ago? I still love her. But I don't have the guts to face her right now especially that she has a daughter."
Suddenly Athrun had flashbacks on the moments he had with Athrunette. She has blue hair like him. She also has Cagalli's eyes. At some angles, Athrunette looks like Athrun and her name Athrunette it sounds as if it came from Athrun.
"We have been together for a long time already but why didn't I thought of the possibility that I might be her father? Come on Athrun what on Earth are you thinking the whole time?! So that must be what Lacus and Kazuki meant before. " Athrun shouted at himself.
On the ball…
Athrunette saw many celebrities and world leaders in the ball. She didn't find anything interesting about them the only why she is here is to prevent Lloyd Weinberg getting near her precious mom. Luckily her mom is very busy greeting the other world leaders. Afterwards Athrunette lost her focus on the reason why she is here and started eating. After regaining her energy she saw Cagalli on the dance floor dancing with Lloyd.
"Shoot, how could I let this happen."
Just in time Athrunette saw Athrun just finished dancing with someone.
"Athrun-ojiki may I ask a favor?"
"What is it Athrunette?"
"Can you have a dance with my mom please??? I can't stand seeing her dance with that wimp. I know I'm being selfish but please do it for me???"
"I'll ask you one thing before I do it. Who would you prefer for your mom me or Lloyd?"
"I prefer you than him. I really enjoy being with you, than that guy."
Athrun agreed with Athrunette's plan. He sees this as his chance to talk to Cagalli about Athrunette. He went to the dance floor and asked for Cagalli's hand. Of course, Cagalli can't refuse his offer, if she refuses his offer it will just another gossip which she hates so much. Then the music continued to play again.
"Why did you…" Cagalli asked.
"Athrunette asked me to have a dance with you. She can't stand seeing you dance with a wimp like him." Athrun answered frankly.
"So she doesn't like him for me. Maybe that's the reason why they were here yesterday."
"You could that as a yes." Athrun grabbed Cagalli nearer to his body. The atmosphere around them is starting to change.
"You look good in your dress." Athrun praised Cagalli.
"You also look good in your tuxedo."
"How are you these past few years?"
"I'm fine, as usual I'm busy. How about you? I never knew that you could play the piano."
"To tell the truth I really miss you. There was never been a day that I never thought about you."
"I also missed you."
"Is that all?"
"What do you mean?"
"Is there something you wanted to say about Athrunette?"
Cagalli leaned her head on Athrun's chest. She thought of the conversation she had with Kira yesterday.
"You can't hide it forever Cagalli. He will notice it in no time especially that he already saw her. You better tell them now or it will be much harder to explain to the two of them if you will let time pass by."
Tears are forming in Cagalli's eyes. Athrun noticed this. She took Cagalli out of the dance floor secretly. He took her in the garden.
"Tell me Cagalli am I Athrunette's father?"
This question made Cagalli cry harder.
"Y…Yes."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Why would I tell you? You left me because of your responsibilities and duties as the Chairman of PLANT. You are the one who left me Athrun. You are the one who ended our relationship."
Athrun didn't know what to say anymore. Everything she told him is the truth. Everything is his fault. The only thing he could do now is hug her.
"I'm sorry Cagalli that made you suffer all of these years. I'm sorry."
Athrunette saw Cagalli and Athrun went out of the hall. Few minutes have passed and she saw no signs of them yet. She is quite worried on what might happen to them. She searched them in the garden.
"Mom, where are you?"
Upon hearing the child's voice Athrun broke the hug, and Cagalli wiped her tears. She tried to smile as if nothing happened in front of Athrunette.
"Is there anything wrong, Athrunette?"
"Nothing, I'm just worried where you and Athrun-ojiki have been."
"We just had a little talk, right Athrun?"
"Yeah, we just had a little talk." Athrun replied looking away from Athrunette's eyes.
"I never intended to hide the truth from you, Athrunette." Both of them thought as they look at their child.
A.N.: Sorry for the late update...Please R&R...
