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Chapter 4: Unexpected Meeting
As expected, we are in a party full of important persons here in PLANTS. I am expecting to see my idols today. I always wondered why Januaria is invited in this charity ball. She doesn't even give to charity and she always spends her time buying and shopping those clothes that she doesn't need and she can used the money for spending in helping the poor instead. She is arrogant and show off to be honest and she isn't and supposed to be here. It's not her place to start with. Well, she owns a textile store that caters to the needs of other arrogant and show off people anyway so maybe that is the reason she is here.
"Ah... Madam Januaria, it's a pleasure to see you here." a rich man who looks very arrogant said as he approach us. "Oh, Mr. Dumble. It's also a pleasure to see you here." she replied to the man. The ballroom we are in is very elegant and is very grandeur. The men are wearing tuxedos and the women are wearing ballgowns. Some don't look good with what they wear... It makes them look funny... And I don't know if they are aware of the fact that they don't look good. "This is Ella." Madam Jan said. With the sound of my name, I looked at the man she was talking to and gave him a bow. "So, she is the girl you are talking about?" Mr. Dumble asked. "Ahh... Yes, she is the one. She is my fashion designer, personal shopper and my make-up artist. Isn't she talented?" she complimented me as if she was proud of me. "You got a very talented young lady there Madam Januaria. You better hold on to her because alot of people will have interest in her. Just like Lady Yamato over there." the man looked at the Lady who was dressed in a very beautiful strapless carnation pink gown with diamond studs, who was making her way to us. She had this very beautiful pink hair, a bit darker to her gown, and she has the most pleasing face I've ever seen in my whole life. She caught me staring at her and she gave me a very bright smile. "Is there something wrong with my look, young lady?" she asked me. "N-no... My Lady.. It's just I was admiring your look tonight." i answered her hoping that she won't find it rude. "Ahh... Thank you. You've got a very interesting girl here, Madam Januaria." she said. "Well, it's normal if she will admire your look Miss Lacus. She is a very talented fashion designer and make-up artist after all." Madam Jan told her. Wait. Miss Lacus? As in Lacus Clyne? Woah. I met my idol! Oh my gosh...! It's such an honour. "Oh? Really, Madam? At a very young age like this? She designs for you? I must say, I'm impressed." Miss Lacus told her. It's like a dream come true... My idol saying that I impressed her. It's a one in a million chance.
"Good Evening, Madam" a brunette with purple eyes approached Madam Jan and greeted her. "Good Evening, Mr. Yamato" she answered him with her smile. "And I assume that this young lady is your daughter?" he asked. "No, Kira. It's her fashion designer." Miss Lacus said. Kira? Mr. Yamato? As in Kira Yamato? The pilot of Strike, Freedom and Strike Freedom? Oh my gosh! Another idol of mine is here. I can't believe every minute of this ball. I won't anymore wonder if I will meet Mr. Zala and Ms. Athha here. "Yes, she is my fashion designer. Introduce yourself Ella." Madam Jan commanded me. With a genuine smile, "Good Evening Sirs and Madams, I am Ella. Nice meeting all of you." I said. "Ella only?" Mr. Yamato asked me. "Yes, sir. I am just an orphan and I don't know my family name. It's not my real name actually. It's just a name given to me by the orphanage." I told them still with a smile even if I want to cry deep within me but I don't want to be pitied on. "Well, it's your parents loss because they gave away a very amazing daughter." a man with blue hair and the same emerald eyes as I have said as he approached us. He was with a lady in a very beautiful lime green clad dress with very beautiful amber eyes and golden hair. I assume, according to their features, that the man is Mr. Athrun Zala and the lady is Ms. Cagalli Yula Athha. "Yes, it's their loss. It's a pleasure meeting you Mr. and Mrs. Zala." Madam Jan told them. She gave me a hint may be saying that I have to bow to them. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir and Madam." I said after giving them a bow. "You shouldn't be so formal, Ella. Just act natural. Anyway, it's just an informal ball." Mrs. Zala told me. "I can say you look stunning tonight Madam." Mr. Zala said to Madam Jan, "and I suppose it's the young lady's doing?" he continued. "Ah... Yes, she done every aspect you see here." Madam Jan said with a hint of annoyance but was unnoticed by the others. I know that I will be scolded later for this but I don't care because I just met all of my idols in just one night. With that, I am already happy. "Well, enough of this chatter. We should enjoy the night." Ms. Lacus finally said as she made her way with Mr. Yamato to the dance floor. "May I have a dance with you, Madam?" Mr. Dumble asked Madam Jan. I know she won't decline. "Of course, Sir." she answered without second thought. I knew it. She is just like an open book to start with.
"So... Tell me more about you." I looked around to see who asked only to know that it was Mr. Zala in front of me with his very charming smile. "Yes. I am very interested in you." I faced the second person who owns the voice. It was Ms. Athha. "Uhmmm... I don't have much to share with you Madam and Sir. I am sorry." I told them. If only they know who miserable my life is ever since I met Januaria and her mean daughters. "Why is that so?" Ms. Athha asked me. "Because I am just an orphan and I don't even know who my parents are and what my name is." I told her. "I can't believe your parents." now, Ms. Clyne said to me. I didn't notice her and Mr. Yamato approach me. I didn't understand why I was surrounded by these persons but I can say, I am overwhelmed. I know I will get scolded later. I can see the look in Januaria's eyes. If looks can kill, I am probably dead by now. "How could they give you away? I, myself can't bear to see my child away from me." she continued. "So, at what age were you sent to the orphanage?" Mr. Yamato asked me. "The caretakers said that I was there ever since I was an infant. They assumed that I was still months old when I was taken to the orphanage." I countered. "I can't believe them! They rejected a beautiful child! How could they? I've always wanted to have my child with me but I lost her but now, I hear that you were just abandoned? Ruthless, heartless people!" Ms. Athha was on the verge of crying when she said that. It seems that she lost their only child and I can feel the sadness and anger she is feeling right now. If I was only very blessed on having parents, I would really be happy if I had them. They are so caring and loving to me even if I am just a low person here. I can feel that they are really concerned about me and they didn't like what my parents did to me. Yes. It's my parents loss because they abandoned me but still it is also my loss after all because I didn't know how it feels like to be taken care of by my parents. Parental love and care is totally different from that of the caretakers from the orphanage. When Madam Jan and I went for shopping, I saw a family shopping too. Their children were very happy that they were bought new things that their parents spent for them. It really envies me when ever I see children happy. I also want to be happy... With my parents... But... It's impossible now... I suppose? They don't care about me. They left me... Alone...
Author notes: Please review my story and please be honest because i know I need alot of things to improve... Thanks...
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