Chapter 7: Truths and Lies
"You personally told me that. Isn't it right, senpai?"
"Yes, I did tell you that there was a plan and you're of big help. But, I haven't told you the problem exactly…yet."
"Then, why not tell me earlier? Since I was just a part of that little plan of yours, why not tell me what the problem is?"
Haruhi felt stupid acting like this in front of him. She felt so pathetic. Who wouldn't? She knew she was used…used by this person standing in front of her. She wanted to hate him but she terribly can't. She loved Kyouya too much for her to hate him.
Then, she felt those soft lips touching her forehead. It gradually went down to her nose then placed a warm kiss on her own.
"Haruhi, you're not just a part of my plan. You're actually the whole answer to everything. You're the truth behind all those lies."
Tears started to flow from her eyes. Her heart seemed to process those words faster than her brain. Her emotions were unstoppable.
"I'm sorry, Haruhi. I'm sorry for making you cry like this. I just don't want you hurt in the first place…but I guess, it turns out to be worse than I expected."
Kyouya wrapped his arms around her. He pulled her closely to him and hugged her very tight while she softly sobs. He smelled her hair and comforted her. He's ready to confess everything…every little thing.
And so, the confession of the truth starts…
Flashback:
It was the worst news he ever had that day. He was so down. One of the family's properties was about to be transferred to another rich family, the Tonnerre. If it was just a scheme or the real thing, he does not care. All he had in mind was the way to get out of this trouble. And who knows? The answer to his problem came right away.
Three days after that, the Tonnerre heiress, Lady Eclaire Tonnerre arranged a dinner appointment for the two of them. The point of this date was to offer a proposal. The day of the dinner came. Kyouya arrived only a little earlier than Lady Eclaire.
Upon setting his eyes on her, he knew that she was something else. And how right he was. Lady Eclaire Tonnerre was an eccentric, rich heiress. She was, in his opinion, a perfectionist, an I-get-what-I-want kind of girl and so lady-like, and surely, she's the type of girl he doesn't want to get acquainted with. The first ten minutes with her was like forever in hell. Hearing her proposal was already too much.
"If you still want your property back then, you'll just have to marry me." She slowly but confidently explained to him as she sips her wine. He secretly choked with the proposal.
"Excuse me? But, if I'm ever going to marry you, there will be more disadvantages than of the merits I can get, Lady Eclaire."
"That, I know. But, it's the easiest way for you to have your property back. Besides, there's always divorce."
Lady Eclaire seemed not to be bothered with these kinds of matter. In the tone of her voice, divorce seemed to be an easy topic for her which led him to ask something that he wasn't suppose to ask.
"May I ask how many divorces you had?"
Lady Eclaire simply shot a look at him.
"If I'm most aware, I had none." then, she continued drinking her wine.
"I see. But you seem to be comfortable in having a divorce with me, IF ever we get married." He said emphasizing the word 'if'.
"That was just an idea. If you have a better proposal then, let me hear it." She placed his wineglass down and leaned towards the table with her both hands grasping each other.
"I assure you that I can give a better proposal in a few days time but a marriage proposal is an exception. Honestly, I'm not good in commitments so I suggest you give me more time to think." He explained to her simply and with that, Lady Eclaire stood up and smiled at him.
"Present someone who'll be more than willing to help you. If someone ever exists then, I might change my mind and let you have your company back. I shall take my leave then. You can call me whenever you've found something impossible. So long, Ootori Kyouya-kun."
"See you, Lady Eclaire." He stood up and bowed at her humbly as she walks away.