Summary: Cagalli has been getting weird feelings about Athrun. He on the other hand had been thinking to how he is going to break it up to Cagalli about his fiancée, Mia who is back at the PLANTS. Few days passes, Athrun still hasn't had any clue to how to break it up with her. Days away before Mia comes to Orb, will Athrun have a nerve to break his lover's heart? Or will he follow his heart and pick Cagalli instead? What happens when things get out of hand and breaking up is difficult to do? Find out.
Disclaimer: All the Gundam Seed and Destiny characters belong to their creators. I do not own any of them and I am simply a fan who loves to write stories.
Note 1: Please pardon my English. I know I suck at it because English isn't my first language.
Note 2: I apologize if some parts don't make sense; if u do please just send an email and I would gladly explain it to you.
Note 3: Sorry if I have some English grammar problem and spelling.
Note 3 ½: .+…+ means thoughts of the character
italic sentences…-means song
"…" saying
"CAPITAL LETTERS" character yelling.
(a/n: Author's note)
In this story, the characters don't act like their character in the series.
Note 4:And Enjoy the show :) midi music for this chapter you can listen to is in my site.
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Love that Transcends Time
Chapter Twenty-one: A night to remember
Lying beside you here in the dark/ Feeling your heart beat with mine/ Softly you whisper/ You're so sincere/ How could our love be so blind/ We sailed on together/ We drifted apart/ And here you are by my side
It was 5:30 in the morning of Friday as Athrun got up very quietly so he will not disturb Cagalli from her sleep. As he was about to head to the door, he turned around so he can see Cagalli's beautiful face and simply smiled sadly. A smile that contains both his happiness and pain all mixed together. He walks up to her quietly and kneeled down to his knees as he brushes away her blonde bangs off her sleeping face. He stood up, leaned over and gave her a kiss in the forehead. Before he can walk out of the room, she mumbled his name quietly.
So now I come to you with open arms/ Nothing to hide/ Believe what I say/ So here I am with open arms/ Hoping you'll see what your love means to me/ Open arms/ Living without you/ Living alone
"Athrun…"
This empty house seems so cold/ Wanting to hold you/ Wanting you near/ How much I wanted you home/ But now that you've come back/ Turned night into day/ I need you to stay
His attention turned towards her again and thought +Is she dreaming about me+ His joyful smile didn't last long as he thought of the day he will soon eventually break up with her. His quietly sighs to himself and soon before he knows it, tears began to fall down his face. He sniffs quietly and wipes the tears from his face. He then turned his attention to the door as he began to walk out off her room. Before he leave her room, he left her a note on top of her drawer for her to read when she wakes up from her peaceful dream. He closes the door gently and leaned his back to it.
So now I come to you with open arms/ Nothing to hide/ Believe what I say/ So here I am with open arms/ Hoping you'll see what your love means to me/ Open arms/ Arms/ Arms…
.+How am I ever going to do this.. how could I possibly tell you about Mia+ He then went downstairs, close the door and headed to his car.
In his car..
He sat on the driver seat and drove back to his house. He reached the red light and opened the radio while waiting for the green light to come.
Take me back in the arms I love/ Need me like you did before/ Touch me once again/ and remember when/ There was no one that you wanted more..
"Cagalli.." the one name he could think of as he listened to this song. Mia, his former fiancée back at the PLANTS, hasn't crossed in his mind this morning as he listens to this dreadful song. He whispers her name over an over again trying to find a way to break it up to her painless. He knew that if he break her heart, who knows what she will do to herself. That thought scared him; thinking that if he'll break her heart, she could end up hurting herself or worst, even killing herself. He closed his eyes and tears soon fell down from his disheartening emerald eyes.
Don't go you know you will break my heart/ She won't love you like I will/ I'm the one who'll stay/ when she walks away/ and you know I'll be standing here still..
After a few minutes, he reopened his eyes and once again wiped the tears off his face and proceeds driving towards the direction of his house.
.+How can I ever break your heart? How can I+ he thought to himself as he reached his house.
I'll be waiting for you/ here inside my heart/ I'm the one who wants to love you more/ You will see I can give you/ Everything you need/ Let me be the one to love you more.."
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Back to reality…
Lacus and Kira rushes down to the hospital when they got the news that Cagalli almost died. They were terrified of losing a friend and a good person especially to Kira. They reached her room and Lacus' tears of joy began to fall down her eyes. She hugged her in the bed and so did Kira.
"What's going on?" Cagalli blinked endlessly.
"Stupid.. don't you ever do that again do you here me Cagalli?" Lacus said.
"STUPID? What the heck did I do now Lacus?"
"Don't you ever leave us again Cagalli.. don't you ever try to die"
"Hey its god's choice if he wants me dead, its out of my hands.. so stop ya crying ya little baby" she chuckles to Lacus who wiped her tears.
"She's back to normal" Kira said and all laughed. "How are you feeling Cagalli?"
"Fine.." she smiles.
"Good.. hey we bought you something.. its your favourite"
"DOUGHNUTS? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
"Its your favourite" Athrun said.
"Thank you thank you" Cagalli gave them a smile with gratitude. Cagalli took a bite and feels like she is in heaven again. It was a long time since she had ate a doughnuts, the last time was when she got was rushed down to the hospital few weeks ago.
"This is soooo good, thank you so much"
"So what are you two been upto?"
"Nothing.. Athrun is just telling me the story about our past when he was getting married to Mia."
"Mia… I don't like her.." Lacus shook her head as she said that to them.
"Hey, she's not bad" Cagalli said.
"What are you talking about? You almost killed yourself when you found out about her"
Cagalli glared at Kira thinking that he should have not just said that; about Cagalli trying to hurt herself, worst, she almost did kill herself. He gulped nervously and decided to keep his mouth shut. Lacus watched her husband's reaction after that frightening glare. All she can do was chuckle quietly.
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Athrun sat on his coach and helplessly stared at a black box on his hand. He opened the black box and there it was a beautiful ring, a ring for his fiancée in their upcoming wedding. He sighs and felt guilt for having an affair here in Orb with Cagalli while she is back in the PLANTS thinking and worrying about him. He leaned back and looked up in the ceiling. This time, he was really in big trouble; a trouble that only he can only handle by himself.
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Cagalli woke up at 9 that very day as she sat up and rubs her eyes.
"Athrun..?" she asked with her eyes still half close. Yet there was no answer. She looked around (while still sitting up on her bed) and there was no sign of him anywhere. As Cagalli got out off the bed, she was a note on her drawer. She walks towards it, picked it up, opened it and read it quietly.
'To my dearest Cagalli
Meet me at the Italian Restaurant near the sundown Beach you showed me few days ago at 7 pm. I'll be there waiting for you outside in the sun deck.
Love always,
Athrun'
Cagalli smiled out of excitement as she ran towards the bathroom. She yelled out "YES!" and then giggles.
Minutes later…
As Cagalli finish taking a bath, she dressed up and decided to visit her brother Kira and Lacus. Cagalli left her house and drove away heading to their house.
In her car..
She opened her radio and listen to some music.
I never felt alone/ I was happy on my own/ who would ever know there was something missing..
"Athrun.." she mumbled to herself. She smirked as she continues to listen to this song and think about Athrun at the same time.
I guess I didn't see the possibility/ I was waiting all the time/ But I never crossed my mind/ Till you opened up my eyes/ Now all I think about is/ You in my life/ in my dreams/ in my heart/ I know its true that I belong with you/ because of you in my world, in my arms/ I have everything now/ I can't imagine what I'll do without you….-
Cagalli turned off the radio as she reached Kira and Lacus' beautiful mansion. She got up and locked her car then she walks towards the door. She knocked 3 times and little children opened the door with big smiles on their cute little faces.
"AUNTIE CAGALLI!" the children yelled as they surround her and gave her a tight hug.
"Hey guys.. how are you all?"
The children began to talk all at once and Cagalli stood there, trying to figure out what the heck they were saying. She felt that the children where talking in a different language that she can't understand or even existed. All she can do was helpless listen for them to keep talking and talking and talking. Lacus heard the children talking all at once and was getting very annoying as she tried to finish up her painting at the balcony. She gripped her hair like she was going really crazy. She wanted to say "SHUT UP!" but there were only children. So she decided to check out what they are doing that made them soo noisy all of the sudden. Lacus walks towards the main entrance and saw Cagalli with children all over her except for her face.
"Lacus.. help" she cried (fake cry with a laugh; a combination of two) Lacus laughs and help Cagalli take the children away from her. "Thank god, Thank you Lacus"
Cagalli fell on her knees as the children ran back to the backyard living the two grownups to talk. Lacus joined her as they both sat down on the ground and leaned on one another.
"What are you doing here?"
"Hey.. where's Kira?" she asked.
"Oh umm.. Kira and some of his friends are buying their tuxs for our wedding.. remember?"
"Oh yea.. I remember now" Cagalli placed her hand to her head pretending she that she forgot about it even though she really did. They stood up from the ground and headed to the balcony.
"So what brings you here?" they sat on the outside stairs with ice-cream cones in their hand.
"Well I was hoping if you can help me find a nice dress for my date with Athrun tonight. I feel that something special will happen tonight"
"A date?" Lacus asked excitedly and Cagalli simply nodded. Lacus stood up, grabbed Cagalli's hand and dragged her inside. She then stopped and forgot to tell the children to play nicely.
"You kids play nicely!" Lacus said and the children replied with "Yes MOMMY" She continues to drag her inside to her bedroom and finally let go of her hand. She then ran to her walk in closet and picked up a nice silky dress. She then went back to Cagalli who sat on the bed and sighs.
"I got a perfect dress for you" Lacus hid the dress behind her back and finally showed it to her. Her eyes widen to how beautiful the dress is. It was like the "perfect" dress for a single lady like herself.
"WOW"
"Do you like it?"
"DO I like it? I LOVE IT!" she said excitedly.
"umm.. I have an idea"
"huh? What are you talking about?"
"Leave everything to me" Lacus smirked and Cagalli's feet began to shake out of nowhere. Something about the last phrase that made Cagalli feels very insecure.
Hours of trying to find Cagalli the best look ever for her date made Lacus' day very fun and for Cagalli… it was a nightmare; every single thing they did to her head to her toes.
"DONE!" Lacus cried out of relief. She feel on her butt to the bed and sighs from all the hard work. Cagalli blinked at herself as she took a look at her new look. Her eyes widen when seeing the new and improve Cagalli right there in the mirror. She turned and gave Lacus a big hug.
"Thank you thank you" she said.
"Don't worry about it.. what are best friends for"
"Are you my best friend?" Cagalli raised her eyebrow at her pretending like she wasn't.
"WHAAA! I'm not your best friend? That hurts" tears began to form in blue eyes.
"JUST KIDDING! JEESHH LACUS, CAN YOU TAKE A JOKE?" Cagalli frowned trying to cheer her up.
"GOOODDD!" Lacus began to smile again. "Oh yea remember, you are babysitting the kids on Friday.. remember that?"
"Babysitting.. who does that?" Cagalli frowned. "FINE!" Lacus giggled as she watched Cagalli frowns.
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Back to reality
"When I really thought you would propose to her but you ended hurting her" Kira said and Cagalli gave him another evil stare.
"It was a long time ago.. Athrun was confused" Cagalli was trying to tell her brother that Athrun's not that bad. It was a good thing he and Lacus went to get something from the cafeteria.
"Confused? How do you know that Cagalli? How can you forgive him so easily after years of waiting for him to come back.. he comes back engaged."
"Kira.. you don't understand" Cagalli gripped her hand to her blanket as she looked down. "Athrun did love me back then and he still does"
Kira sat on the tool and held her sister's hand. "I'm sorry.. I know Athrun loves you but the pain he put you through… you almost killed yourself remember that Cagalli?"
"I was working too much.. it wasn't his fault, It was mine okay KIRA? So just drop it." Cagalli pulled her hand away from him, crossed her arms and looked away from him.
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Athrun sat in his balcony still does not have a clue to how he should break it up to her. Then he heard his phone rang; he wondered if it was Cagalli. So he rushes down to his house, pick up the phone and answers it.
"Hello?"
"Hey honey"
"who is this?" he asked without any clue to who it is; it didn't sound like Cagalli at all.
"Jeeshh Honey, YOU FORGOT ABOUT ME ALREADY?"
His snapped and remembered it was the sound of Mia. His voice began to crack.
"Hey."
"Something wrong?"
"No why?"
"Cause I told you to call me when you get there and still you haven't so I called you now. What have you been doing lately Athrun? too busy without giving your fiancée a call from home?"
"How did you get my number?"
"From your father.. he worries about you"
"His worried about me? That's something you don't hear everyday" he frowns.
"Athrun, your father loves you and he has the right to get worried. So, what have you been doing lately?"
He avoided to answer Mia asked. What can he say? He was having an affair with the leader of Orb and he knew that if Mia heard that, he will surely break her heart.
"So how's the planning of the wedding?"
"Answer my question first" Mia demanded.
"umm… nothing.. I'm having dinner with our wedding planner tonight"
"dinner with our wedding planner? I thought we already have one?"
"honey.. we are getting married here in Orb remember?"
"Oh yea.. ooops.. do you swear that this is only a dinner and not a date? I mean, you could have been having an affair when I'm not there.. I know you for so long and I also know that you wouldn't do that.. so do you promise on our relationship honey?"
Athrun crossed his finger and gave her an answer. "Yes, I promise"
"Good, I missed you.. I can't wait to be there back in your arms"
"Yea me too" he whispers loud enough for her to hear.
"Do you still have my engagement ring?"
"Yeah.. I'm looking at it so I can picture how you look right now because I have been away for too long"
"You know I expect it back when I get there" she giggled.
Then there were a minute of silence between them until Mia broke the silence.
"Well sorry honey, I have to go now.. call me later?"
"Yea sure"
"I love you honeybunch"
"I love you too sweet pea" They both hanged up and Athrun stared at the phone. +Sweet pea..+ he thought. "How can I hurt you too? How can I hurt you too Mia?" he placed his hands on his eyes as he mumbled these words. "I'm so screwed"
Mia (back to the PLANTS) had a weird feeling that something is going on with Athrun that he isn't telling. She decided to put her flight to tomorrow to surprise him a little. Like Cagalli, she was in denial of ever thinking that Athrun will cheat on her. To her, this relationship was something very special; something she thought will work out. She smiled at her phone and went back to packing her clothes.
"I can't wait to see you honeybunch" she whispers to herself with a smile accompanied with the words of joy..
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"Go on, you'll be late.. you have fun now" she whispered to Cagalli's ear.
"Well I have to go; I can't let him wait for me" Cagalli smiles with great happiness as she broke the hug between them.
She thanked her so much for everything she had done for her today. As she went to her car, Lacus gave her wave goodbye and watched her drive away. She smiled with joy to seeing Cagalli so happy after years passed; years when she thought that Athrun will not come back and fortunately he did. She went back inside and decided to check up on the kids.
Minutes passed..
Cagalli finally reached the Italian Restaurant near Sundown Beach where she was amaze to how beautiful it looks inside and outside. Cagalli looked everywhere for Athrun and she finally saw him with a cup of wine in the balcony enjoying the nice sunset. She smiled gently and took one deep breath. She was having butterflies in her stomach, her heart began to beat faster and faster and she feels that her feet was glued to the ground not letting her walk to her most beloved love, Athrun.
Someday when I'm awfully low/ When the world is cold/ I feel a glow just thinking of you
You can do this Cagalli.. you can do this.. He is waiting for you+ she thought to herself and slowly approached him.
And the way you look tonight./ Oh, but you're lovely with your smile so warm/ And your cheek so soft
Athrun on the other hand, sat there with his emerald eyes closed for a minute and felt warmth covering his eyes. Its touch reminds him of his "beloved" Cagalli.
"Hi honey" she whispers in his ear.
There is nothing for me to love you/ And the way you look tonight
"Cagalli.." he mumbled as Cagalli put her hands down from his eyes. He turned with a great smile on his face and hugged her tightly.
With each word your tenderness grows/ Tearing my fear apart
"I missed you.."
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose/ touches my foolish heart
"You missed me? I just saw you yesterday"
Lovely, never ever change/ Keep that breathless charr
"You look beautiful"
Won't you please arrange it/ 'Cause I love you
"Thanks" she chuckles.
Just the way you look tonight...
She pulled away from the hug and kissed his tender lips. Unfortunately, he didn't even mind kissing her back, he thought that if he stopped doing what he is doing towards her, he might even tell her about Mia. But what can he do now? Instead of breaking her heart, he begins to fall in love with her all over again. Something about her is very different from other woman. Even if he wants to leave her, he just couldn't because his love and beauty is dragging him into this black hole that he could never escape from. That's what he feels toward her, his love for her is just very different from Mia, it's a black hole that wouldn't let him let go of Cagalli… not in a million years as he live into this unfair world of his. He guided her to her seat as he slowly pushed the chair towards the table like a gentleman would. He slowly watched her open the menu and began to look for a particular dish she favored. Cagalli realizes that Athrun had been staring at her for long time since she got there.
Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm/ Just the way you look to-night.
"What?" she asked curiously and confusedly.
Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm/ Just the way you look to-night.
"Nothing.. I just couldn't keep my eyes off your beautiful face" he answered back as he looked at her face turning crimson red. He smile with great joy in his face and went back to what he is doing (that is looking up food in the menu)
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Back at the PLANTS..
Mia sat on her bed and patiently waits for Athrun's phone call. Yet there was none, not even one. She sighs with great disappointment on her face as she continues packing her clothes. As she grabs her last jeans from the bed, a picture of both Athrun and herself fell to the ground. She picked it up and her heart began to break already without even thinking why it is in the first place.
"What is going on with you Athrun.. Why are you acting so weird lately?" she asked herself as she fell on her butt and slowly leaned on the side of the bed. She looks at the full moon outside and thought +What are you doing Athrun, what are you doing that made you forget to call me today+ She took a deep breath disappointedly and let it out slowly.
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When they were waiting for food to arrive, a wonderful melody began to play. Cagalli watches the couples get up from their tables and walk towards the middle of the room. Athrun looked at her as he reached over her hands and asked generously, "Would you like to dance with me?"
She smiled and replied, "I would love to" They got up with their hand grab hold of each other like nothing could ever break it apart; as hard as a rock. There they slowly walked to the dance floor and looked at each other. All they can give each other was a good old smile; a smile that will never fade. Cagalli place her arms around his neck and he places his arms around her tiny little waist. A duet song was played.
My love/ There's only you in my life/ The only thing that's right
People around them started realizing that it was Cagalli, the leader of Orb in the building as they continuously stared at her and Athrun. However, they didn't even care if they keep staring at them. Athrun's main objective for that moment was to dance with Cagalli.
My first love/ You're every breath that I take/ You're every step I make/ And I/ I want to share/ all my love with you/ no on else will do
Athrun couldn't help but stare at her. Her beauty was magnifying to his eyes and felt that time stopped that moment. He didn't even bother thinking of Mia and the whole marriage happening next month. All he could think of was Cagalli and only Cagalli. The only girl that he experience what love really is (beside from Lacus) and unfortunately the same goes as well for a pain of hurting her soon.
And your eyes/ They tell me how much you care/ oh yes/ You will always be/ My endless love/ two hearts/ two hearts that beat as one/ our lives have just begun/ and forever/ I'll hold you close in my arms/ I can't resist your charms
Cagalli noticed that Athrun was staring at her so she gave him a fine smile back. As time stop between them, they felt their love was coming back; stronger than before but what consequences will it bring along? That didn't matter anymore, all they care about was that they are back together again and feels nothing can ever break them apart.
And love/ I'd play the fool/ for you/ I'm sure/ You know I don't mind/ 'cause baby/ you mean the world to me/ I know I've found in you/ My endless love..
"You look so beautiful today" he leaned over her and whispers it to her tiny ears.
She giggled for a bit and replied back "Shush.. you don't have to keep saying it over and over again. I know okay? But Thank you.. you look beautiful as well"
He smiles at her comment and replied back "Thank you dear"
"Athrun…" she deeply stared at his gentle eyes but all she sees was great pain. She wondered why he was having these 'pain' in his eyes. Wouldn't he suppose to be happy that he is back again with Cagalli? But something inside troubled her; it was Athrun and how much he was acting weird lately. Was it the ring she saw yesterday in his pocket or was it something else he wasn't telling her? Will she ever find out what it is or will he keep it to himself as he stays here with her? She find herself in a middle of a black hole, looking for an exist from all her questions in her mind. What can she do? She just can't go up to him and ask him. Something she will or might say will push him away from her and who knows, it might cause him to lose Athrun forever. So she shook her head and pretended to ignore it.
.+Cagalli..+ he thought was he looked at her eyes. Just by looking at her golden brown eyes, he knew that something else was troubling her; it might have been him or something else in her business career. All he can do (like Cagalli) is to pretend to ignore it.
Athrun leaned forward (without even thinking of Mia and the marriage) to Cagalli and gave her a kiss of the day. Her eyes soften and kissed him back as her arms wrapped around his neck tightly (not that tight). He then gave her a never-let-go-of-you hug.
This love I have inside/ and I'll give it all to you/ My love, my love, my love/ My endless love..
As the song finishes, they also finished kissing as everyone gave them clapped their hands and soon began to applaud really loud. They were a bit confused so they headed to their table, grab their belongings and headed outside the restaurant to grab some air.
They decided to go down the beach as Athrun stuffed his cold hands into his pockets and Cagalli's arm was wrapped around his right arm. The moon was bright and full as they kept walking along the edge where the water flows from the sea to the shore. They laughed as they kept talking about their funny moments from the past (they were talking about Meyrin and Yzak's love moments- the day when Meyrin dared him to strip butt naked and tells him to run around the field). Athrun stopped, takes his cold hands from his pocket and looks at the sparkling water from the reflection of the bright moon. Cagalli kept continuing walking, still talking about their past together unaware that Athrun wasn't right beside her again.
"Isn't that right Athrun?.. Athrun?" Cagalli said as she kept turning hoping to see Athrun somewhere. "Athrun?"
"Behind you" he said softly.
She turned around and smiled with great hope written in her eyes as he held a beautiful red rose from his hand for her.
"For you"
"Aww.. thanks Athrun" she gave him hug and whispered to his ear "I love you"
"I love you too" he faintly replied.
Then there was silence between them until…
"Let's dance again" he requested.
"What? There's no music" she replied back.
"Then we will sing a song" he replied with a big smile on his face.
"Me sing? No way"
"Then I'll sing" he said and she nodded. Cagalli placed her arms around his neck once again and he too wrapped his arms around her tiny waist. They dance again as he hums a lovely song from his mouth.
I look at you looking at me/ Feels like a feeling meant to be/ and as your body moves with mine/ Its like I'm lifted out of time
"I'm glad that I'm here spending this precious moment with you" she said with great deal of smile that will never fade away. She leaned her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her tightly, hoping that he would never have to let her go again and worst, ever hurting her.
And time again/ patiently I've waited/ for this moment to arrive/ after tonight/ will you remember/ how sweet and tenderly
After a few minutes of dancing under the moon and the stars, they decided to leave the beach. As they walked to the nearest hotel, Cagalli gently wrapped her right arm around his left arm and slowly leaned her head to his shoulder. For that moment they felt that time stopped and hoped that this night will never end. When they walked to their hotel room with their hands holding each other tightly, Cagalli took a deep breath and began to have butterflies on her stomach. It was a first time she was with Athrun alone in a hotel room and who knows what will happen.
you reached for me/ and pulled me closer/ After you go/ will you return to love me/ after tonight begins to fade
"Finally" Cagalli said in a relief sound of tiredness. She went to the bathroom directly leaving Athrun by himself looking at the balcony door. Cagalli came out of the washroom after a few minutes and walked towards him.
I feel your touch caressing me/ this feeling's all I'll ever need
She rested her head on Athrun's shoulder and smiled.
With every kiss from your sweet lips/ Its like I'm drifting out of time/ alone will tell/ if you feel the way I feel/ when I look in your eyes
He turned around and kissed her. Her eyes widen from the chock for a little bit because it was something she never expected but then again, she didn't hesitate to kiss him back hoping that things in his mind will drift away and all he can think about was her, his loving girlfriend.
After tonight/ will you remember how sweet and tenderly/ you reached for me/ and pulled me closer/ after you go
Athrun slowly pushes Cagalli to the bed as she continued to keep smiling. He began to unzip her green dress and his tux. Cagalli stopped him for a bit and then turned off the light lamp.
Will you return to love me/ After the night becomes the day..
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Preview for the next chapter to come: Hurt to heart
"I'm getting married Cagalli"
"What? You're joking right?"
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"Kira? Is that you?"
Cindy's Note: Chapter 21 done! Finally, I finished typing this, it took me 5 days of my busy week. Anyways, I hope you guys really like it and things get out off hand when Mia comes back and Athrun really needs to tell her about Mia and the whole marriage. I hope you guys don't leave now cause things will get really dirt around here. The question is, will their love stay like this or will changes be made after the night ends? Will Athrun still pick Mia after this unforgettable night? Find out. Anyways, Thank you so much for reviewing. I know that some people got a little confused from the last chapter so you have to read the comment I wrote to you, its important. Thank you all for reviewing and please do keep reviewing. PLEASE REVIEW! And please don't flame.
Music used in this chapter:
.:. Open Arms By: Mariah Carey
.:. To love you more By: Celine Dion
.:. You By: (I forgot who sang this song)
.:. The way you look tonight By: Tony Bennett
.:. Endless love By: Mariah Carey
.:. After tonight By: Mariah Carey
Big thanks to my following Reviewers:
(wow, you guys are like just awesome! Thank you for reviewing! You don't know how much this means to me:))
.:. EmbeRin: There will be a time that everyone will say "poor Athrun" trust me. Anyways, thank you for reviewing and I know that everyone hates Mia lol. :) But thanks again.
.:. asga: Nope… Athrun is not proposing to Cagalli. Remember he came back to Orb to break up with her not falling in love with her all over again but he just couldn't tell her about Mia. The ring she saw was for Mia; it was the engagement ring she gave to him so Athrun can still remember her when he's in orb. Well I hope that explains it. Thank you for asking that question and also for reviewing :).
.:. AXCandDXM4ever: I know its too much to handle but please bear with me. I cannot guarantee that Cagalli will die but I know that Athrun actually loves Mia. Anyways, I'm glad that you like my story and hopes that you can stick around. Thanks for reviewing :)
.:. Kandida: Yes, the ring is for Mia and not Cagalli. I haven't seen destiny yet so I don't know. Anyways, Thanks for reviewing :)
.:. xxlilvietgurlxx: Awesome question and I'm glad you asked me that. Anyways, remember that Athrun came back to Orb to break up with Cagalli; not fall in love her again. It is because if he says I love you Cagalli, then it will dragger her more in love with him and he doesn't want that because it will lead more pain for her when she finds out about Mia and he doesn't want that either. He says I love you to Mia because it's his fiancée, he basically love her too even though his heart is set to other woman. All he can do is stop telling Cagalli and help her away from the pain he is soon going to give her. Did I answer your question? Well thank you for asking that important question, and also for reviewing :)
.:. Miku-Chan: Yes, poor Cagalli and lucky Mia I guess. Thank you for reviewing :)
.:. sweetbree07: Yes, the ring is for Mia and not Cagalli. For your second question, you will soon find out the answer, I can't give you enough hints because you know how it will end. Thank you for reviewing :)
.:. cottongreentea: aww… its not really my intension to give pain to the readers but I just had too so that you guys can feel like you are actually there experiencing it. Well thank you for reviewing :)
.:. MyouseiSeed: Well thank you for reviewing, I know its horrible right now but I really do have to say that I hope you like this story and can stick around till then end. Thank you once again :)
.:. Super Greek: Great questions. First of all, Athleen is Cagalli's daughter in reality. She is a hint for the reviewers reading this story, a little over view of the real life. You don't have to worry much about her because she doesn't show up 4 chapters before this story ends so you can really forget about her. I know some involves a little talk about her in most conversation. Secondly, nope Athrun doesn't tell her that he is getting married after her birthday but instead tell her before her birthday. It is because, that same very day, Mia is coming to Orb well that was the plan. So basically he tells her before Cagalli's birthday. Thirdly, thank you for asking those wonderful questions and I hope you like this story. Thanks for reviewing :)
.:. ChErRyBlOsSoMs-FlOwErOfDeAtH: Sorry took me a while to update and I hope you like this chapter :) Thanks for reviewing
.:. Saiyan Prince Shojarallarormaru Goshawn Christorius Rockethen: I'm glad you like this story and thanks for reviewing :)
.:. jenniferseedlover: Oh please don't. It is not my intension to make my readers cry. But thank you for reviewing :)
.:. mariad: thank you for writing a big paragraph about the three chapters. Thank you for reviewing and your questions will be soon (I hope) will be answered really soon and hope you can stick around till the end ;). Thanks once again.