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Seto finally comes back after a month, at first the reunion is a bittersweet one. Mokuba and Rebecca finally fight and it brings Serenity and Seto closer together to help them.
I also have a surprise for all of you in the ending of this chapter ;)
Distantly, I hear a joyous ringtone going off. It's becoming closer and closer as I drowsily open my eyes. My cell phone was on very loud so once I realized that it is my cell phone, I rapidly tried to answer it.
It's a Saturday night, almost seven p.m. I wonder who could be calling me? Most of my friends at school don't care to, unless they need help on school work unless it's Rebecca or Mokuba.
I was right it was Rebecca. Her voice rang energetically over the phone, "Hey Serenity! Mokuba would like to know if you would like to have dinner at the mansion?"
That would be nice because my brother and Mai are out for dinner and they won't be home tonight… But I don't want to intrude even if I am just invited...
"Thank you for the offer Rebecca but I think I'm just going to go back to sleep." I declined but felt terrible about it after all Rebecca did call and ask personally.
She changed her tone to a childish pleading one, "Aww Serenity, you have to come tonight, it's important!"
Really? I wonder why is it so urgent? "Uh is it really important Rebecca?"
"Yes of course, you have to please, please, please! Why would you want to go to sleep early anyways it's a Friday night!" Her ongoing please touched at my heart but still…
"Sure Rebecca, what time would you like me to be over there?"
Her happiness showed greatly in her perky voice, "Great, it's wonderful to hear that Serenity! Mokuba will send the limo over to pick you up in half an hour?"
It'll be more than enough time, "Okay, I'll see you then Rebecca."
A click was heard and I flipped my phone shut. Lazily, I got out of bed anyway and went over to my closet to fish out an outfit for tonight.
I know it's a little strange that I'm in bed early but sometimes when I have free time anyway, I like to sleep. When I sleep I get to see him and our daughter. At specific dreams it's only just Seto and I because our little girl isn't even born. Sleep is my only way to Seto.
How is it in dreams that Seto is the complete opposite of what he is in reality? But it's all right, no matter what or no matter how Seto is, I like him to much to care.
It's been almost a month since Seto left for his business trip in England. I heard that he is well and his plans are much liked. Much of what I hear is from Mokuba…
I miss Seto…but what can I do but keep my promise to him that I would be there for Mokuba if he needed me. Mokuba is fun to be around and so is Rebecca but sometimes, they reminds me of my own brother and his girlfriend.
Sighing, I ignored my thoughts and continued on with finding an outfit. Just standing around and thinking about my dreams and of Seto isn't going to bring him back any sooner.
After I took a shower and got dressed, I went out into the kitchen to write a note and leave it on the refrigerator for Joey to see. I don't think he will be home before I am though.
True to her word, the limo showed up directly half an hour from when we talked on the phone. Roland greeted me nicely and opened the door like always. It's always pleasant to see him.
The Kaiba mansion had every light on, making it look glorious and even lovelier. It was winter now so snow fell about a lot but tonight it looked like each flake shined in the rays of the mansion's light.
I pulled my parka close to keep warm when I got out of the limo and walked to the front door of the glorious manor. It took a minute after I rang the bell for the maid to answer.
"Miss Serenity! How wonderful to see you again!" The elderly maid said. "Oh goodness, don't stand out here dear. Come on in before you catch a cold."
"Thank you, it's very nice to see you too!" It really is, I always love to see her again. She reminds me of a sweet grandmother.
The heat must be on because the moment I walked through the door, the warm air surrounded me and I didn't need my coat on anymore. "Oh let me take that for you darling." The maid stated when I took off my coat.
Smiling gratefully, I handed her my coat, "Thank you, and is Mokuba and Rebecca in the kitchen?"
"They're in the living room but dinner will be prepared soon."
I nodded with a grin again and then left her so I could enter the living room. No one was in the living room but me. They must have gone somewhere else in this big mansion.
The fire in the fireplace was nicely there, giving the room a snuggly feeling. I went over to the fireplace and stood there with my hands close to the fire absorbing the warmth.
Wait… What's this feeling…
Suddenly even with the fire distracting me, a feeling surges through me… I'm familiar with this feeling. It gives me the sense of safeness, hope…love. I only know of this feeling in my dreams when I'm with Seto.
If only he was here than I'd trust it but he won't be home for another week. Ignoring it, I lower my hands from the fire to just stare at in a daze.
There it is again…
I can't really explain it but a fresh new flower blooming in spring, or like…like a sunset on the beach. It's so close to my heart that I feel it beat faster.
"Hey."
Slowly I turn myself around to where the voice was heard. Standing behind is the one I think about every day. The one I fall asleep to see.
I can't cry… No don't cry, please be strong and some how hold back the tears.
No matter how hard I tried, his strong blue eyes brought fourth the water to my eyes and since our eyes were so glued, it only made it worse but still I couldn't help the smile spreading.
The intensity came directly from his blue orbs even if he is calm and almost emotionless. I'm pretty sure I was shaking from silent excitement and from an overjoyed heart but it all appears like a dream.
T-Then is… Is he real?
It makes me scared to move. B-Because if I do move or do anything at all; then will he disappear? If this surely is a dream then I rather stay…
Seeing that I didn't even so much as flinch but just tremble discreetly to myself, the man of my dreams took a step towards my direction.
I don't know what came over me; perhaps it was just by him taking a simple step. Immediately when he made a movement, I flew towards him with swift moving feet and snaked my arms around his waist, not so tight.
Even if he doesn't return the affection, I don't care I'm just so happy to see him…! "Y-you're real… You're here; you're not a dream…" I stated more to myself than him while I could feel his figure in my arms.
To my honest surprise, Seto arm's lifted to return my embrace, "You're ridiculous… Why would I be a dream when I'm standing right here in front of you and you can touch me? You're so foolish sometimes…"
Seto must have thought that hurt my feeling because I didn't answer but what he doesn't understand was that its because I'm so happy, I don't care what he says to insult me.
His hands slid down to my arms, just a little above my elbows to hold them as he pulled me off him so there would be space between us. Our eyes caught again when he said, "Anyway next time, I won't be gone for too long.."
For the first time, he actually smiled slightly at me. I grinned back softly too, equaling the tender mood.
I closed the space between us with another hold, this time a little closer and this time Seto didn't take a moment like before to react to it. My voice came as a whisper when I confessed even further, "I missed you Seto…so much."
Somewhere in the room, hands are being clapped which forced Seto and I to let go in almost shove like. We quickly checked the room and soon found his brother and Rebecca standing at the entrance clapping in excitement and cheering.
Oh gosh….
My face… I'm probably a red cherry…
The fireplace was still fiery lit as we sit in the living room drinking coffee and hot chocolate. We were in our usual places of whenever we did this. Mokuba and Rebecca would occupy the arm chairs that were set on each side of the sofa while Seto and I rested comfortably on the sofa.
It certainly was a lovely dinner, the food was delicious and everything was perfect. I didn't eat much though. My appetite didn't seem to appear no matter how yummy the food was.
"So Seto how was England? Did you like it there?" His brother started the conversation after a sip of hot chocolate.
Seto drank little from his coffee too before answering, "It rained most of the time so it's not a place I would intentionally visit again."
"How did the business meeting go Seto, was it successful?" Rebecca offered a question; just to be friendly and engaging.
"It went as well as it could be expected, I manage to get everything settled and ready to expand my company."
His brother's girlfriend smiled genuinely, "That's great to hear Seto! Certainly you won't be leaving anytime soon again; I don't think Serenity can stand any more of that."
I couldn't bring myself to look at how Seto reacted to what she said but from the corner of my eyes I see Seto awkwardly looked away like I did.
Mokuba laughed at us and decided to change the subject which it is a grateful thing, "Hey Seto you should have seen the snowman that we made a couple of days ago, it was huge! I wanted you to see it but it snowed so much it toppled over the next day."
Seto smiled smugly, "How old are you two to be building a snowman like children."
"Wait…" Rebecca suddenly said with a calculating expression on her face. "What snowman? We didn't build a snowman together."
"Oh it wasn't with you; a classmate of mine came over to study a couple of days ago. We had free time so she and I went out to make it." The younger Kaiba explained easily. Rebecca didn't seem to take it as easy though.
She frowned and sighed, "Was it that girl Hanabi again?"
Mokuba reluctantly nodded, he knows what is coming as I do too.
Out of all the times Mokuba, Rebecca and I spent together, I only heard of and met a girl named Hanabi once and that was a week ago. She was Mokuba's classmate and to me she is very nice girl. We met when we went to the school winter Carnival.
Evidently Mokuba and Hanabi have been spending a lot of time together to prepare for exams. Rebecca would study with him too but she was also busy with science development too. She had expressed freely that she doesn't like the girl but all that ever leads to is an argument between them.
The irritated blonde put down her mug of hot chocolate and crossed her arms; definitely bitter, "You know… You have been spending a lot of time with that girl."
Her boyfriend exhaled frustrated, "It's because we're studying for exams. You always have to start this Rebecca."
"I wouldn't always have to start this if you trust me when I tell you that she likes you and hates me. You think of her as an angel sent from above." She retorted.
Seto questionably glanced at me; apparently he doesn't know the situation. I guiltily shrug my shoulder, I'll have to explain it to him later consider the couple was fighting in front of us.
His younger brother growled at Rebecca, "Hanabi is really smart and is just helping me. I'm sorry I can't be as smart as you are Miss. Scientific Genius. You know your jealousy is getting old and ridiculous."
Rebecca gasped and heatedly stood from her seat, "What..! Jealous? I am not jealous at all! But your right about one thing, I am smart. I'm smart enough to see through that tailed fox and you're too stupid and gullible to see anything at all!"
Provoked by that remark; Mokuba burst out of his chair too and the two neared dangerously to each other, "I'm stupid? You're stupid for denying that you jealous when it is clear as day!"
Seto and I must have simultaneously sensed that this was getting to far out of hand when we both got up from the sofa to go to the couple. I hurriedly held Rebecca and Seto quickly grasped onto his brother to back them away.
"Mokuba what is this? You have never been this ill tempered before, especially towards your girlfriend." His older brother questioned when we all had distance.
He furiously snapped back, "It's her! This isn't the first time we had this fight and quite honestly, I'm getting sick of it! She's always going on about this! She snaps at every little thing now, she's driving me crazy!"
Hearing that, Rebecca lunged at him if it wasn't for me holding her back, she would surely have gotten in his face, "If you're so sick and tired of me than why don't you go ask that Hanabi to be your girlfriend and get it over with. It's better than always worrying if you're cheating on me or not!"
Panicking at the instant, I hurriedly urged her, "Rebecca think about what you're saying before you say it. You don't mean that!"
Mokuba fought against his brother to get free, "I'm cheating on you! You think I'm cheating on you! Oh my god! FINE BECAUSE WE'RE OVER!"
Those words came crashing onto all of like thunder, especially to me and Seto. Our eyes pulled wide at the shock and suddenness. We waited for Mokuba to realize and apologies in seconds but all he did was glare at her.
"FINE!" Rebecca shouted back and wiggled out of my grasp to run away. Mokuba practically pried his brother's hands off of him and stomped out of the room too.
What just happened…? Just a moment ago we were drinking beverages and enjoying each others company, how can it become like this in such short time?
Suddenly Seto appeared closely and threateningly like in front of me, face to face, "Wheeler, what happened from when I was gone? How could it have gotten to this point?"
I don't really know either but I'll try to explain as much as I can…
The snowflakes were continuing to drift in the air outside as I came out of the mansion to look for the poor girl. In my hands was her coat that she was without. Here I am with my coat on and it's still so very cold but the freezing weather doesn't matter.
Right now the most important and urgent thing is Mokuba and Rebecca, nothing else matters.
I thought that when I explained to Seto about the situation, he would be furious with me and Rebecca but all he told me to do was to go find Rebecca and see how she's doing while he went to console Mokuba.
From the porch of the mansion, I could spot Rebecca standing out at the open gates of the mansion's entrance. Even from this distant, I could sense her sorrow. Hesitantly I went to her, feeling all that broken heart.
The flakes drifted onto her hair and onto her body, yet she wasn't shivering or anything. I lightly put her coat on her shoulders for her. "Rebecca? Are you all right…? I'm sorry for what happened, but I'm sure-"
"Look at the snow Serenity isn't it pretty?" She suddenly asked of me.
Why…Why does she abruptly asking me of the snow…?
I put my hands on her arms to move her a little, hoping that it could be gesture of me wanting her to go inside, "Rebecca…? How about we go in and get warm okay, it's so cold out here."
Her voice quivered as she continued, "It's so beautiful… You know… He used to say that I was prettier than the snow… Prettier than anything on this earth…"
Just by hearing her shaking tearful voice, it my tears appear too, "I'm sure Mokuba didn't mean what he said Rebecca, it's all was in a heated moment. If you two talk and-"
Once again the little teenage interrupted, "A month ago, I wanted to leave him because Seto stood in the way but that changed all because of you Serenity. I never got the chance to thank you for that. I owe you so much."
Discreetly I blushed as she went on after a small pause, "You might not know much of it Serenity but ever since that girl came into our lives, we have been bickering so much and sometimes we don't even argue about that girl. Every little thing gets in the way now. It's probably best that we split up before anything worse happens."
"No, please don't say that. Really you and Mokuba are just having problems now but once that is fixed, things will return to normal." I urged her to have hope but she shook her head.
I know she tries not cry but the pain in her heart must be to great, the tears escaped, "He made his choice Serenity, I heard it loud and clear.."
That is true… Mokuba did say that and he is the one that can reassure her, what more can I do so she'll believe me that they are meant to be…? "I promise… Rebecca I promise that everything will be okay."
She turned to me completely to take my hands tearfully grinned, "Thank you for everything Serenity. Everything will be okay…"
I was about to reassure her further, her heart was breaking and I can feel it so much but a pair of lights was approaching towards us slowly. It was the headlights of a car. Soon it stopped on the side, right next to us.
The chauffer of the expensive looking vehicle opened the passenger door for Rebecca and waited.
No! There's so much more I want to let her know, so much more hope I want to give, she can't just leave now, "Rebecca wait, please don't go yet."
"Serenity, I'm really tired today. Please I just want to rest…" The depressed angel practically begged. I silently nodded to let her know I understand.
Helplessly, I watched her get into the car and watched it drive away.
I'm sorry Rebecca that I couldn't do more to help you…
As I walked back to the mansion, I couldn't stop thinking about what Rebecca said to me.
I never got the chance to thank you for that. I owe you so much.
You say that you owe me but really I'm in debt to you Rebecca…and Mokuba.
If it was for you two, I wouldn't have these memories I have with Seto. I wouldn't have my reunion with him today… You two brought me to him.
When I reached the porch of the mansion, Seto was already waiting for me at the open doors, "Where is she? I thought you were going to have a talk with her?"
With a depressed face, I confessed, "I did but I couldn't convince her to stay. She had someone picked her up…"
He exhaled a long breath, "Mokuba doesn't want to talk about it either, not even to me."
Great, how can this be fixed if they don't want to talk about it or talk to each other…?
"There's no point in worrying about it now. It's cold out, you should come in." Seto reached over to pull me into the mansion gently by my hand and then closed the door behind me.
When he realized that he was holding my hand, he dropped it quickly and we both evaded. "It's late." He said, "I heard that the snow is going to block the roads from here to your apartment. You should stay here tonight."
Well… I guess I have too and what a coincidence that my brother is spending the night at his girlfriend but I'll still give him a call later. "Okay thanks for letting me stay Seto…"
Seto nodded in agreement but he looked bothered. It might be just because of the current situation that he seems bothered right now but it doesn't appear like that was the only reason. "Seto? Is something else wrong…?"
"Y-You mean, you can see that something else is bothering me?" The gorgeous man asked me in surprise. I nodded simply. He scoffed, "You're the first."
Again, I asked him softly, "What's bothering you Seto…?"
"It's not something you would understand nor would I want to tell you. Just mind your own business and go rest." Seto stated then turned to the direction of the stairs and ascended them.
As I glance at my surroundings, I recognize where I was. I'm in the kitchen in Seto's mansion. No one was in here but me. I looked down to my hands to see myself holding a knife and a stick of carrot.
I must be preparing dinner for my husband and speaking of my husband, I think I hear his footsteps coming near the closed door of the kitchen.
"Seto, is that you?" I asked aloud.
Sure enough it was my husband that just came home from work. I couldn't help but greet him with a loving smile.
He grinned affectionately back at me while he walked around the kitchen counter to give me a kiss on the cheek which I still blushed at. His eyes glanced down at what I was doing and sighed, "Serenity, why are you cooking dinner, we have a chef to do that."
Honestly I joyfully replied, "Every wife has to be a good cook Seto."
"Yes but you shouldn't cook and tend to house hold chores in your condition," Seto stated while taking off his jacket and loosing his tie. He sauntered around the counter to hang his jacket on the chair before going over the sink to wash his hands.
My condition…? Am I sick or something…?
The attentive husband of mine came back to my side again, "Here let me do that." He lightly pried the knife and carrot out of my hands so he could continue cutting the carrot for me.
"Seto?" I called him curiously. "What condition do I have?"
He chuckled softly, "Well I guess I shouldn't have used the word condition. How do you feel today though Serenity?"
Well, I do feel a little tired and…heavy? I feel like throwing up actually … What's with me right now? I'm not sick am I?
I checked my forehead to see if there was any temperature but it wasn't warm or anything. Seto thought my silence as something was wrong when I didn't answer. He instantly put down the knife and turned me to face him by my arms, "Serenity? Are you all right, is something wrong?"
His urgency made me question in mind of what's really going. "I'm fine Seto, just a little tired."
My husband inspected my face, "You do look a little pale I think I should get you upstairs and have you lay down to rest for a bit. Let's be safe and cautious."
"I look pale?" I touched my cheek and wondered. "Seto, what's wrong with me?"
He thought dubiously, "I hope it's nothing but feeling tired should be natural for you right?"
It should? Huh…?
Seto placed a hand on my shoulder while his other hand held mine, "Come on Serenity, let's get you upstairs and call the doctor."
"Seto, don't call the doctor. I feel a little tired is all."
"I don't want to take chances with you and the baby Serenity, come now."
The baby…? I looked down to my stomach to see an rather large size bump. How did I ever miss that?
Oh that explains everything; I'm bearing Evermore right now. Of course, that's why I feel so tired and weighty.
I smiled positively this time, "Seto really, I'm fine. The baby is okay too. Like you said it's natural."
"Are you sure?" He interrogated worryingly. "Maybe we should call the-"
"Oh she's kicking!" I intervened his sentence to tell him right when I felt Ever moved and kicked.
Seto immediately forgot everything and put his hand on my belly. A satisfied smile appeared on his face but then realized something I just said, "She? What makes you think it's a girl? It could be a boy."
Well, I'm pretty sure it's a girl. I giggled and decided to let him find out the old fashion way, "Do you want it to be a boy Seto?"
He replied honestly after a short laugh, "It doesn't matter what the baby turns out to be, it only matters that its healthy then I'll be happy no matter what."
His arms enclosed around my belly and brought me closer, "As long as you and the baby are safe, that's all I'm asking for. I don't know what I'd do without you."
There wasn't any source of light in the room so it must be in the middle of night when I open my eyes. My lips spread into a smile as I think of my dream.
That was such a nice dream… The moment I felt my child move inside me in my dream, it was so magical.
My mother use to tell me of how special it was when Joey and moved in her stomach, now I think I understand it.
I sat up and hugged my legs to my chest as I put a hand on my stomach. Even though she's far away now, I feel her with me.
Let's just hope I'll be able to have her…
Somewhere in the dark of the guestroom, I could hear a noise. It sounds like the door knob turning.
It's the middle of the night… Who could it be? The maids and butlers should all be asleep and I don't think that there would be anyone in the world that foolish enough to break in The Kaiba mansion.
From the darkness, I could see the silhouette of Seto when he opened the door. Or I think it's Seto…
"Seto, is that you?" I leaned over to the nightstand to turn on the lamp to have some light.
What is it at this hour? Why is he still up?
Awkwardly, Seto lifted his hand to the back of his head and coughed a little, "Oh, I thought you were asleep. I brought you an extra blanket."
In his hand was a folded blanket. He walked over to the bed and spread the blanket onto my lap over the blanket I was already using and then sat down on the bed in front of me.
How sweet and thoughtful… "Thank you Seto. Did you wake up just to bring me a blanket…?"
"No." That brought down my hopes but I listened to him go on anyway, "I couldn't sleep." Seto rested his arms on his knees to lean forward with a face deep in thought.
He looks disturbed again… I wonder if it's because of the situation between his brother and Rebecca or if it's something else. "Is something bothering you Seto?"
I waited for his reply or even a reaction but nothing, perhaps he didn't hear me. "Seto…?" I tentatively touched his arm.
Finally, he twisted his body to me and asked serious like, "Tonight.. Did you dream about her?"
Her? "Who Seto?"
His response was simple, "Our daughter."
Huh? Why would he all of a sudden want to talk about Ever? He was so against talking about it before…?
"Well? Seto pressured for an answer. "Did you?"
In a way I did dream of our daughter… "Yes but.. Why are you bringing her up now?"
He didn't appear like he wanted to tell me but he still confessed, "Didn't you want to talk about her? Besides… Not to long ago, I dreamt of her too once."
A rush of joy burst into me, knowing that Seto finally accepts our daughter. I feel like jumping up and down while I laugh merrily but Seto doesn't seem that way. He still looked troubled which brought me down.
Maybe… He doesn't want Ever… "Seto…? Do you not want to have her?
"A child is produced when two people are together, you and I… In our dreams we're happily married but I can't even begin to process that thought in reality."
I looked to my hands so he wouldn't be able to see the hurt and disappointment. Oh… What am I suppose to say to that…?
"But…" His hand cupped my cheek and lifted my face back up, "She's our daughter. I'm your husband. It just might be our future.."
My hand went over his, "What are you saying…?"
The blue in his eyes stared right into my hazel green ones, "I'm saying let's give each other a chance so the future can have a chance too."
Am I dreaming…? Is this a dream too?
How can it be when I feel his hand on my face…
"Really…?" I asked to make sure before I get my hopes up.
Seto nodded and smiled calmly, "How about it…? Take a chance with me for the future?"
I put my arms around Seto's neck and hugged him to me, "Of course I will…"
This is a moment I can only dream about…
NO this isn't the end of this story, its not even close but I decided to bring them together in this chapter ! It will get better in the next chapter!