~The Author's Story~
…Chapter 10…
Ten days since my butler arrived. He helped me clean the house, water the plants from my garden which by the way- I like those plants and I haven't watered them since I grew sad…
"So, Rogue- do you read my stories?" I asked Rogue while he is gardening.
"Um- yes, Lucy-san. I read all your stories and they were great…" Rogue said cutting some overgrown branches from a bush.
"Seriously?! That's great! Glad you like it!" I smiled happily.
Rogue nodded and continued gardening.
I smiled and went to the kitchen to grab some juice and sandwiches for Rogue's break-time. Seriously- he's been working all morning.
I opened my fridge and grab the orange drink powder and some ice. I put the orange powder into a glass pitcher and added the ice and put water on it.
And as for the sandwich- I decided to make sardine sandwich- which by the way- Sting likes these kinds of sandwiches…
I opened a can of sardine and shake out the fishes from the can to a steaming pan. After that I took out some bread and cucumbers and topped it on a piece of bread. I cut the cucumbers into square-like shapes and topped it in the sardines and last- bread for the top.
I did at least five sandwiches and put them on a plate.
I went outside with the snacks and put them on the white table.
"Break time, Rogue…" I signaled Rogue grabbing a sandwich.
"But, Lucy-san I need to-"
"BREAK TIME!" I shouted in annoyance cutting him off.
Rogue sighed and sat on a chair opposite of mine. I poured orange juice on his glass while he takes some sandwiches. I smiled. Much better…
"Never mind, Lucy-san- I can wash the dishes…"
"Nope- It's okay… I've been such a nuisance- but please- let me do this…" I pleaded Rogue with puppy-dog eyes.
"Okay- Lucy-san… Just this once…" Rogue sighed in annoyance and went back to his work.
I smirked. Works every time….
I washed the dishes and opened the fridge after that. Hmm… There are no more vegetables, fruits, snacks and also no more bread since I used all of them for making snacks. And no more Mac 'n' Cheese… I always have Mac 'n' Cheese in my fridge when Sting was still around. And I never ran out of Mac 'n' Cheese…. I haven't shopped yet since he was gone though- and usually I eat outside with my butler…
"I'm finished gardening, Lucy-san…"
"Oh, goody! We can go shop! There are no more food in the fridge, so let's go!" I cheered urging Rogue to go upstairs and dress. While I head back to my room to get dress too.
I slipped on my white loose t-shirt and white up-to-knee legging and white floral sandals. Mmm… Just simple… I noticed that I started wearing white ever since Sting's loss.
I went downstairs greeted by Rogue who was wearing his usual black clothes.
We drove to the nearest mall. I pushed the trolley while Rogue is tailing behind my back.
"Lucy-san, I can push and you look for the things you need." Rogue suggested digging his hands into his pockets.
"Kay." I smiled.
Rogue pushed the trolley while I put the things inside. I walked into a stack of Mac 'n' Cheese- but I can't seem to reach it. There was a pink-haired guy beside me and smiled. He reached for the Mac 'n' Cheese and handed me the box.
"Thank you." I smiled putting the box into the trolley.
"You're welcome." The pink-haired guy said grinning ear to ear.
We just stood there staring at each other smiling and grinning.
"Eherm…" There was a voice behind our backs.
It was Rogue. Omg! It was so embarrassing!
"Is this all we need, Lucy-san?" Rogue asked.
I scratched the back of my head.
"Um- we still need veggies and snacks…" I smiled sheepishly.
"Is he a friend of yours?" the pink-haired guy asked.
"Um- yeah…" I answered sheepishly again. Seriously I already feel awkward right now.
"Good- good. Name's Natsu Dragneel by the way." The pinky smirked while helding out his hand.
"Lucy Heartfilia- and this is my friend Rogue." I said smiling while shaking his hands and pointing at Rogue.
"Nice to meet you- Lucy… Oh- and Rogue…" Natsu smiled.
Rogue plastered a forced smile while Nacchu or whatever his name is- grinned back at Rogue. Pinky's name sounds like a sneeze- it's so weird…
"So, what are you guys doing here?" Nacchu asked us.
"We were just shopping some stuffs… You know, for cooking…" I shrugged putting a cabbage on the trolley.
"Did you say- cooking?" Nacchu's eyes gleamed happily.
"Um- yeah… Would you like to join us for lunch?"
"I would love too! Thank you Lucy!" he smirked and winked at me making me blush.
(A/N: Rogue rolled his eyes which Lucy didn't notice… Hehehehe… Somebody's Jeally…:3)
"What 'bout you Natsu- what are you doing here?" It's my turn to ask him.
"What am I doing here? I own this mall!" Natsu exclaimed.
Both Rogue and I jawdropped.
"Then, what are you doing here, dressed like that?" I asked curiously.
"Sshh… this is my disguise… Dad kept on forcing me too manage this big mall- but all I wanted was to have lunch with friends, you know? I applied to this kind of job- and my Dad finally agreed to it!" he whispered happily.
"Well, no need to worry 'bout that- Nacchu! You're having lunch with us!" I exclaimed.
Nacchu's face lighted up.
"Let's go to the counter, Rogue- this is all the stuff we need!" I cheered happily.
We went over to the counter to scan all the stuffs and pay for it. The two boys decided to carry all the stuffs and I- don't carry anything… Rogue put all the stuffs at the
"Hop in, Nacchu!" I cheered.
He hopped to the back passenger seat and cheered.
"Yay!" he cheered once the car started. I smiled happily as Nacchu raised his hands into the air.
Suddenly- there was a buzz in my phone.
'Lucy-dear, I don't think having only one butler is not really great- so I decided to hire you another one.' Dad's message appeared on my screen.
I jawdropped. One butler is already enough. Who? Why?
'His name is- Natsu Dragneel. His Dad owns a mall- and you always like to go to there, right Lucy-dear? He just applied today.'
Oh. Shit. You. Gotta. Be. Kidding. Me.
I almost fainted. Another butler?! And that is Nacchu?! What the fuck?!
"Nacchu! Why didn't you tell me- you applied to be my butler?!" I asked Nacchu angrily at the back passenger's seat.
"So, you're my master?! Cool!" Natsu cheered.
"You haven't answered my question yet, Nacchu!" I nearly shouted.
"Well, the fact that I really needed a job- and I definitely not want to manage a mall- I decided something easy- like being a butler…" Nacchu explained.
I facepalmed.
Another butler….
And it's Natsu….
Two butlers….
I think I'm gonna faint. But surprisingly- I didn't 'cause I'm too stressed.
"Isn't it great, Master Lucy?" Natsu asked cheerfully.
I just nodded tiredly and looked back at my phone to make sure I wasn't mistaken. I read back Dad's message quickly.
It was real alright… But Dad seemed to spell Nacchu's name incorrect.
'Dad, don't you mean- Nacchu? I already met him… And why do I have to have two butlers- I'm already content on having one!'
I tapped on the screen furiously.
'You do?! That's great, Lucy-dear! And his name is Natsu… Now, now- It's for your own good and safety, Lucy-dear.'
'Dad, I'm already twenty-one years old! I'm not a child anymore!'
I off my phone and huffed. So much for a 'Good Morning'…
We reached my house and my two butlers carried the shopping things.
"Whoa, this is your house? Cool!" Nacchu asked in admiration.
"Um, yeah… I thought your dad owned the mall right, Natsu?" I asked plopping down the sofa.
"Yeah. But my house looked like a mess. I hate it- so I live in my sister's house, her name's Chelia. And she's gonna manage the mall now, which I think is great and…" Natsu blabbered.
Whew… Natsu sure do talks a lot… Well, I guess it's a good thing though, Rogue haven't said anything yet- since the car drive… Natsu is a little different from Rogue- who is usually quiet… I guess I'm already used to his silence…
"Since Natsu is gonna live with us- Let's eat in the garden. Like an outdoor picnic. Or should I say Barbeque Day! Please, take note that every Friday we are having Barbeque Day!" I cheered happily making Natsu cheered with me too.
Whew… Rogue is just so quiet. Seriously- he need to cheer with us too.
I went upstairs to show Natsu his room.
"Sweet! Thanks, Master Lucy!" he grinned looking around the room.
"You're welcome, Natsu. You can do all you want with it… Enjoy! Come down later if you had finished!" I smiled closing the door.
Rogue was taking a bath already- so I decided to head back to my room.
I sighed happily.
"I'm feeling weird today, Sting. And great- I have two butlers to accompany me… I can take care of myself too, right? How come Dad don't trust me of taking care of my health? Well, I understand Dad's care… The new butler's name is Nacchu. I know- his name sounds weird… But he's a lot different than Rogue who was usually quiet… He talks a lot- and it kinda reminds me about you, Sting… The pain seemed to have increased even more- I try to hide it behind a mask and forget it. I feel happiness and pain at the same time… I really miss you, Sting… My Stingy Bee…" I said smiling while sitting on the edge of my bed.
…..
Rogue grilled the pieces of steaks the barbecues, hotdogs, fishes and the chicken in the griller with burning charcoals in the flaming fire- while I made grape juice and mashed potatoes. Nacchu was already eating some wasabi while the food he is cooking just now has already burned. I growled in frustration and turned the fire off from the food he is cooking.
I continued working on my juice and mashed potatoes.
"Okay, let's eat!" I said placing my mash potato and juice into the white table garden while the two boys put the things they cooked into the table too.
I sat down on the end of the table and Nacchu and Rogue in my opposite.
"Itadakimasu!" Nacchu and I said in unison while picking up our chopsticks.
We munched on the foods- especially Nacchu who ate like a hungry wolf. I smiled. He reminds me of Sting…
After that- we all finished eating and Rogue washed the dishes which made me really mad.
It's no fun- if you're missing this, Sting… I just can't have fun without you.
Autumn is almost here- my favourite season when I stay in Japan… I always missed it because every November 'cause I go traveling… I guess traveling has good things in it too…
I remembered Sting and I used to walk in the autumn leaves during autumn…
It's been one year since I have butlers where here to serve me. It's quite fun- having someone to accompany you in the house if you feel lonely. And they are great help… I thanked Dad and said sorry. I think I'm used on having my butlers around to help me. And the pain in my body has just grown a lot worse… It had been one year and six months since my husband's incident. I survived and I thought I wouldn't…
"Master Lucy! Wake up! You have a check-up today and your gonna be late if you don't hurry up! And by the way- that emo-guy told me…" I heard Nacchu's voice.
I opened my left eye to see a certain pink-haired guy.
"I'm getting up, I'm getting up… Sheesh…" I said while I got off the sofa.
"And why are you sleeping there anyways?" Nacchu asked curiously.
"Long story."
"Why? Tell me!" Nacchu pleaded.
"You said it yourself, Nacchu- I'm gonna be late if I don't hurry up." I scratched my head.
"Fine, but tell me later… And it's Natsu, Master." Nacchu said cheerfully.
"Whatever." I mumbled under my breath while walking to the table.
Urgghh… Does he really need to ask why I sleep there?!
I gulped down my pancakes and eggs quickly than a speed lightning.
I went upstairs and opened the door to my room and my husband's. I stripped off my clothes and on the shower. The heater is not on. Shit! I have no towel.
"ROGUE! CAN YOU ON THE HEATER FROM THE FUSE?!" I shouted on top of my lungs while I'm in the bathroom.
"Coming!" Rogue shouted back. I heard footsteps and the fuse opening.
"THANKS!" I shouted to Rogue as the hot water trickled down my body.
After a quick shower, I wrapped my body into a cute pink towel and went in my white and pink walk-in closet.
Sting's clothes was placed above my clothes. I smiled and moved his clothes to the other empty side. I sit on a chair which I usually put it there when I can't reach something…
I sniffed one Sting's clothes and smiled. It smells just like him. Polo's perfume and axe body spray.
(When you're gone: Avril Lavigne, playing…)
I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you,
I love the things that you do
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were, yeah, yeah
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do, I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe, I need to feel you here with me, yeah
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear will always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you….
…..
After dressing myself into my pink and blue jacket and white fit pants with light blue flat sandals with ribbon on top. I still wear the necklace and pendant my husband gave me ever since I put it on. I clutched it tightly as I looked at myself in the mirror.
I wore my white wool fingerless gloves and scarf feeling very cold outside.
I have pale white skin and bags under my eyes. I did my hair into a messy bun and looked in the mirror contently and fine.
I walked out of my room and saw my two butlers cleaning the house.
"I'm gonna go for a check-up first. You guys behave." I said grabbing the keys to my car.
They nodded as I left the house and entered my car. I started the engine and drove off to the hospital.
"Morning, Mrs. Eucliffe. How are you feeling now?" Porlyusica greeted me with a smile once I entered her room.
"Worst than ever. I feel so tired eventhough I didn't did anything." I said plopping down the sofa.
"You're worrying about something." Porlyusica said putting her stethoscope to my chest.
"Actually- yes…" I admitted sadly.
"What is it?"
"N-nothing."
"Okay- you must drink this herbal tea, Mrs. Eucliffe before and after meals. It's effective for your health and it cures the disease from your bones." Porlyusica said handing me a box of herbal tea.
"Thank you, Porlyusica." I smiled at Porlyusica.
"You're welcome, Mrs. Eucliffe."
I went out of the clinic and drove my car. I decided to buy some new books to read since I have nothing to do or write in the house. And also- I'm gonna write a new story just in case the three years no travelling has finished.
I passed through a stationary shop where I bought a few books, pens, notebooks, and a little memo. I didn't know why I bought this memo but I just bought it for no reason.
I went to the counter to get my things scanned and paid.
I paid the bill and carried the things myself.
I was walking to my car carrying the heavy novels and stationeries I bought. I took in the fresh autumn breeze as I looked at the orange colored leaves flying around the streets.
Wait- Is he-
I saw a certain guy wrapped in sweaters dropped his wallet after paying some bill in a stall.
I drop my things into the street and ran to the guy's wallet.
"Hey, Mister! Wait up! You forgot your wallet!" I said running to the guy.
He seemed to be in a hurry. He seemed to be running.
"Mister! Wait up!" I ran faster bumping with people here and there.
I am almost like three inches from the guy and finally caught hold of his shirt.
"Mister- you- forgot- your- wallet." I panted and breathe heavily closing my eyes.
"Thank you." I heard the guy smirk.
I open my eyes to see that all the passers-by were looking at me. I looked at the guy who I was definitely giving him a clutch in the shirt.
I looked at the guy's smirking face. It somehow felt familiar. Icy-cold blue eyes…. I can't seem to see his hair 'cause it was hidden in a black winter hat.
I didn't even notice I was staring at him carefully while clutching his shirt.
"Would you please let go, now?" he asked looking into my eyes.
Aloha! Cliff hanger! Hehehehehe! Who is this guy?! And why does he look familiar? Review to find out! Hehehehehehe! So guys thanks for the reviewers! And seriously, I'm really sleepy but I made this Chappie until 3000 words! Yay! Congratulations for me! Hehehehehe!
Mysterious guy: Who am I anyways?
Me: It's a secret~! *Smirks*
Everyone: *huffs and cross arms*