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Chapter 20
Normal Pov
It was two days before the masquerade ball and the final exams were finished, Haruhi was top of her class once again and past with flying colors. Ranka finally got her enough money she would need for her dress and mask. She decided today she would go out and to the mall and look for her dress. She was fortunate to find that none of the Host Club members were stalking her today.
Heading to the train station, she bought a ticket and got on. Looking around for a seat she found one hear a window and sat down. As the train began to move she watched as the beautiful scenery went by, smilingly softly as she watched. Soon after she got of and headed for the mall and other shopping industries, to look for her dress,
For once she was actually happy to feel like a regular girl again and looking for something pretty on her own. She felt both excited and nervous about the masquerade ball, only because she knew she was going to confess her feelings to a certain dark magic club president. She started to feel more confident in herself and smiled.
Going into a store, she looked around and started to pull out curtained ones that she like, but none of them fitted her right or didn't feel like the one that she needed. So she left and the other stores, but sadly one of them having the right dress that she wanted.
Sighing and feeling less enthusiastic, Haruhi decided that she needed a break and went to the food court to get something to eat. Buying cheeseburger, small fries and a strawberry smoothie from WacDonald's, Haruhi happily ate her meal.
"Man this is a lot harder than it seems" She said to herself "Sometimes I wish I had the twins here with me. Maybe they can help, but then again I do want to surprise them."
"Haruhi?" someone said
Haruhi looked up see Renge in front of her.
"Hey Renge" Haruhi replied cheerfully "What are you doing here?"
"Well I heard the guys talk about how much they like the commoner's mall when they went here. So I wanted to see what it was all about" She replied
"Oh" Haruhi replied "How you liking it so far?"
"To be hones I'm quite surprised about what's here" She said "I can just eat three bowl of rice, because of the amazing collection of manga they sell here and such at a good price too."
Haruhi laughed softly "Well I'm glad you like it here then." she said
Renge smiled "Yea, well I got to go now. Although this place is fun. I have to go to the rich mall now. Goodbye Haruhi, it was nice seeing you." She said with a wave good bye.
"Bye" Haruhi replied and waved back
"Sometimes that Renge surprises me" She said to herself.
Wiping her mouth, Haruhi got up and three her trash away and started to headed away from the mall, to see the other shopping districts to see if she could find the dress that she wanted. Looking around she saw an adorable antique shop and decided to go inside and look around. She cute little knicknacks here and there, even saw some interesting vases, clocks, mirrors and Victorian furniture.
"This place is amazing" She said in awe
"Hey there, dearie" An older feminine voice greeted
"Oh hi" Haruhi said cheerful, to the older woman with a warm smile
"Were looking for something particular here?" The older woman asked?
"Oh no, I was actually trying to find a dress, but decided to look in here because I thought it looked interesting." Haruhi replied.
The older woman smiled softly "I have a dress that you might like, dearie." she said
"I don't know" Haruhi said feeling a bit uncertain "All the other stores didn't have what I was looking for at all."
"Well why not give it try and then give me your opinion" The woman said.
Haruhi still felt uncertain
"You can really now if you don't try now, right?" The woman reassured.
Haruhi nodded "Alright, I'll give it a try." She said in defeat
The older woman smiled "Follow me dear" She replied and started to head to part of the store Haruhi didn't see yet.
As they maneuvered their way through the store, the woman stopped in from of an antique dresser that was cherry oak, with beautiful vine engraving swirling on the sides. She took a pretty swirl key and put it in the dresser lock and turned the key.
"Go on dearie" She said cheerfully
Haruhi nodded and opened the door
Haruhi gasped at what she saw in the dresser. Inside the dresser was a beautiful, strapless, midnight blue dress. On the chest and hem had black lace and the back had corset ribbon to tie on the back Haruhi can see that I was lightly embedded with small crystals, that glittered in the light.
"Its beautiful" She said in awe "Can I try it on?"
Of course you can, dear" The woman replied "There's a dressing room down the isle over there."
Haruhi smiled and took the dress out of the dresser and went to go put it on. The older woman waited patiently, smiling softly to herself. As Haruhi came out, the older woman smiled in approval.
"You look fantastic" She replied sweetly "Just as I knew it would."
"Thank you" Haurhi said, blushing softly "How much is it?"
"Only a $100" The woman replied
"I'll take it" Haruhi replied "You don't have a masquerade mask to go with this do you?"
"As a matter of fact I do" The woman said with a smile and headed to the front.
Haurhi smiled in content and twirled around in the dress
"Its perfect" She said softly, admiring the dress
"Its sure is" The woman replied, with smile and holding a beautiful midnight blue masquerade mask with black lace and crystals along the sides of the eyes."
"Thank you so much for this" Haruhi said gratefully "I'm sorry I doubted you."
"That's alright dear" the woman reassured "Here's a pair gloves to go with it and a necklace, too."
"Oh I can't possibly" Haurhi said frantically "You have already done so much already."
"Its fine dear" the woman reassured "I been wanting someone to have the dress for years. I'm happy to give it to such a pretty girl."
Haruhi was speechless, no one has ever said that to her before. She felt happy and warm to hear that from someone who meant it genuinely. Haruhi took the, gloves and necklace gingerly and smiled.
"Thank you so much" She said
The woman just nodded
"So how much is this altogether?" Haruhi asked
"Only a $250, dear" The woman replied
Haruhi was shocked at the price, but smiled. She had just enough to get the dress and everything that goes with it.
"I'll take it all then" Haruhi replied.
"Alright dear" The woman said "Why don't you go take the dress off and I'll ring it up for you."
Haruhi nodded and smiled
Haruhi got out of her dress and back into the clothes she originally had on and headed to the front of the store. With dress, gloves, mask and necklace in hand, with a beautiful smile on her face. The older woman smiled as well, and carefully took the dress and the items into a bad, then handed it to Haruhi. Haruhi handed her the money
"Well there you go dear. I hope that's everything you needed" The older woman said
"Yes, thank you" Haruhi said "I'll come back soon and check this place out again. This store truly is amazing."
"I look forward to seeing you again, then dear" The older woman replied "Your welcome back here anytime."
Haruhi smiled "Well goodbye, and thank you again" she said gratefully.
Woman just nodded and Haruhi left the store, waving to the woman goodbye.
"Such as sweet girl" She said softly "A girl in love, I remember feeling like that."
"You know you sold that dress, less than it truly was" A young voice said
The older woman turned to see her son staring at her, with a smirk on his face, his glasses gleaming in the light.
"I know, but she looked so happy with that dress and her eyes truly showed how grateful she was for it" She relplied "You don't see that more often and she does look beautiful in it."
Her son nodded "That she does. I wonder what Umehito will do when he sees her." he said.
"We will just have to see now won't we." His mother said.
He nodded "I'm just glad she's happy. She told me how she felt about him" he replied.
His mother nodded "well, why don't you get going, Kyoya. I'll see you at home." she said.
"Okay mother" He said pushing up his glasses "I won't tell dad what you were up today."
"Thank you son" She said.
He nodded and left.
With Haruhi
"Dad I'm home" She called out
"Oh darling. I'm so glad your home!" He exclaimed giving his daughter a bone crushing hug.
"Dad.. Can't breathe…" She said chocking
"Oops" He said, and let go of his daughter "So how did shopping go today, dear? Did you find a dress?"
"As a matter of fact I did" She replied, cheerfully "Funny thing is I found it in an antique shop."
Ranka smacked his forehead "Please don't tell me its one of those old dresses from back in the olden days!" he exclaimed in horror.
"Surprisingly, no" She replied "You just have to wait and see. it's a surprise."
Ranka grumbled "Okay dear" he said.
Haruhi smiled "Well, I'm going to go read okay"
Ranka nodded "I got to go to work now. I'll be back around 12." he said and headed for the door.
"Bye dad" Haruhi said and went to her room, with a smile on her face
"I haven't seen her smile this much in a long time. "Ranka said, smiling at seeing his daughter so happy "I love it that she smiles now. I hope you like seeing this, my sweet Kyoko." looked to the heavens as he finished saying it, then headed for work.
I hope you liked it. I know its been awhile since I updated last. I didn't have a laptop anymore until now. Sorry guys. I made as long as I could. I decided to have write something about Kyoya's mom because you don't hear much about her. And yes she works at a commoner's antique shop, but only her son knows that.
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