Chapter 42
Taking a deep breath Veronica prepared herself, she knew as soon of the door of car opens she will have to be on guard. For the first time she was attending an official soiree without Kaname, since she is attending on his behalf and supposed to play to role of the lead something she has never done apart from being the night class president of the night class which she hated with passion.
As the car neared the Senate head office her heart started to pound faster and faster. Soon a man in black rushed towards her limo to open and hold the door for Veronica and behind him followed the next one who held out hand to assist Veronica to get out of the car.
Her red Louboutin heels landed on the red carpet as she climbed out of the limo. For this event she chose to wear customer made blue lace gown by Valentino. She knew for this event she needed to present herself well after all she was presenting Kaname; therefore she could not take the chance to shame him.
Important members of the senate personally came to escort Veronica inside. Among them present were Nagamchi Aido and Lord Shiki.
Once she entered Veronica was greeted by hundreds of people that she never even met before. After almost an hour of handshakes and exchanging greetings where some even complemented her decision to marry Kaname Kuran to raise his children. After that period Veronica was led to the conference room where she had to sign some documents on behalf of her husband after which she was led to the hall where the main party was being held.
Veronica was able to relax as her eyes found some familiar figures present at the party such as Rima-Shiki, Yuki-Zero, Maria Kurenai.
"We are hearing it will a lot different than our usual boring soirees." Spoke Rima sipping into her drink.
"I heard there will be live music." Yuki added not noticing how nervous Veronica's face suddenly became. And just as she feared soon the sound of screaming came to their attention. Ladies present at the soiree ran towards the entrance and the only name on their mouth was…
"LEN!"
Veronica suddenly started to feel nauseated. Len was invited to this event? This definitely was no good news for Veronica.
Sensing her sister in law's sudden discomfort Yuki grabbed onto her hand offering as much comfort from her position as possible making the younger female jump in her place.
"Relax everything will be okay." Yuki assured in her warm voice flashing her closed eyes smile but ofcourse it did not help poor Veronica.
"He remembers everything, the spell wore off apparently." Veronica's response changed the smile on Yuki's face to a frown as well… Because it was no good news.
Len made his entrance surrounded by a bunch of his female fans throwing themselves over him and the crown almost dragged him towards where Veronica was standing. That is when the singer stopped in his tracks and approached Veronica and bowed slightly showing respect.
"A pleasure to be in your presence you majesty." He said taking her hand and kissed the back of it showing his respect. He was showing the queen respect that was what the whole world saw but Veronica saw the annoying glimpse in his eyes which showed he was clearly mocking her.
"A pleasure indeed!" Came the reply from Veronica in an authoritative tone, displaying him the power of her position.
The sight itself is something to be captured in frame. Not even four years ago neither of these two were any important figure. Veronica was Havier Mori's the richest pureblood lord's youngest child and Len was an ordinary level-c vampire being raised by his mother only. And today Len is a the most popular musician of this generation, falls into the list of famous celebrity and Veronica is the Queen of the whole Vampire race. Indeed both came a long way.
Both decently parted their ways like matured adult. Veronica turned back to her group of people while Len was led towards the stage that was ready for him to perform.
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Len performed a couple of his own compositions. All of which were based on one theme heartbreak and betrayal. Well this kind of tragic music was what he was so famous for. Veronica remembers that once he mention to her that heartbreak brings out more passion for music. It sure did, Veronica's betrayal led him to become what he was today.
The environment was becoming suffocating for the young queen specially being around the musician and therefore she decided to silently take her leave and while passing by the dark corridors once agains she was stopped by the same familiar voice that stopped her at the airport.
"Veronica!"
"Yes Len…" Veronica said in a pleading voice not knowing what to exactly say. "How can I help you?"
She did not even look, knowing he was leaning on the wall. After all looking into his broken eyes was the most difficult part for her, knowing that she was that cause of it.
"I want to meet you…alone." He said.
"Why?" Her tone was blank as she asked, still not meeting him in the eye.
"I demand an explanation…so that I can forget you…so that it becomes easier for me to despise you."
Veronica looked at him shocked.
"You still cannot hate me for what I have done?" she was a bit taken aback by his words.
"Please meet your old friend once...do it for the sake of our old flame…for the sake of my peace." Veronica just watched as Len spoke. "Tell me Veronica will you not do this much for me? Will you not do this much for your Len?" Veronica remained silent not knowing what to say.
"I came all the way here for the answers and I am not going without them!" His tone was threatening.
"Very well…just once after that we are strangers." Veronica finally agreed with the meeting. "But it has to be somewhere isolated." Veronica declared.
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Hearing the stiff sound of the heel Len turned around. His calculation was mistaken Veronica has indeed arrived. It was the sound of her footsteps. He observed how her face has changed. Her once joy filled happy face that always had a childish pout to it appeared dull and blank. The glow was no longer there. Her eyes were still beautiful still the glimmer was missing from there. She appeared as a shell just breathing not living.
Len felt his heart cringe at the sight of this Veronica. A part of him wanted to forget his rage and pull her into his arms and tell her that it was going to be okay. But his ego did not let him.
"So you look very happy." His words were salt on open wound. Veronica chose not to answer. "It appears your brother in law turned husband has given you the comfortable life that you were born into." Veronica still remained quiet. Not a word has left her mouth since she arrived. Her almost watery eyes just stared at the old friend. These four years of torturing life has taught Veronica one thing, that is to be patient and take everything in, which she was doing quite well.
"He must love you more than he did to you sister." Another heart twisting line but Veronica took it in.
"I have suffered enough…and mark my words each of my tear will turn into a curse for you. It will destroy your happy marriage. You will get the taste of betrayal when your husband will wake into your room with another in his arms…he will toss you aside while indulging himself into another. It will happen …VERY SOON IT WILL HAPPEN. YOU JUST KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND WATCH."
Bother her hands balled into a tight fist making her knuckles turn white. She could no longer hold it. She fell weak; her strength to hold back her tears broke apart. Clasping bother her hands before her chest.
Though not with words, but she was asking for forgiveness. His forgiveness. Her tears were honest…it told him that she truly was repentant.
"May all the happiness is bless upon you Len. You will always be in my prayers so that you find some who completes you, who would love you and never betray you the way I did." She wiped her tears holding back her sob. "Be happy and if you ever can forgive me…please forgive me."
Those were her words before she turned around and left wiping her tears and sobbing silently.
Once again Len was left speechless. Yes he was able to take his rage out on her but the pained look of her eyes frustrated him. Something inside him told him he should stop her, he was making a mistake by not doing.
Groaning in frustration he punched his fist hard on a tree trunk cutting his hand on the process. He was trying to old back his anger but his heart was melting to the point where it already forgave her.
A hand on his should gets the blue haired vampire's attention and turning back he is greeted by familiar sight. Yuki-Zero the couple who actually supported their love.
"Do you remember us?" Yuki asked.
"I remember everything…lady Yuki." he answered trying to be polite. "But if you are here to advocate for her then I advice you to leave."
"We are not here to advocate for her…just to share her tale, which you did not even give her a chance to speak about." Said Zero.
"Len…" Yuki started. "Veronica did betray you but it cannot be compared to the betrayal she has done to herself. A stupid girl she is..." Len's eyes widen as Yuki continued. "She has saved lives by doing this marriage but instead sacrificed her own instead."
"What do you mean?" Len asked squeezing his brows and thus Yuki started the tragic tale of Veronica's last four years.
Meanwhile Veronica reached the Kuran state utterly broken. She threw herself on the couch the living room while silently crying. Soon a tiny hand worked its way to wipe her tears away. Snapping her eyes open Veronica saw it was none other than Ugen.
"Why you cry Mama?" He asked innocently. Veronica opend her mouth to answer but instead started to cry out loud like a child bringing the child to her lap.
"Mama! Mama! Don't cry. Big girls don't cry Mama." With his small hand he was petting Veronica's head trying his best to comfort her as much as possible. "I love you momma and I will scold papa when he comes back for making you cry!"
Veronica straightened up and looked at the little one with her puffy eyes which still had tears rolling down.
"Ugen loves you Mamma." He hugged her tight "Ugi loves you very much…."
He was saying much more but at this point Veronica's hearing slowly spaced out, she felt nauseated to the point she felt like she was seconds away from throwing up, suddenly there was a pain in her lower stomach.
'The baby!' Veronica panicked more fearing for the child inside her. With one hand she tightly held onto Ugen while with the other hand she tried to cover her stomach… her vision slowly started to get blurry till everything was cover in pitch black darkness.
"MAMMA!"
Ugen's frightened scream was all she heard before her world was consumed into darkness.
a.n. I found a picture of Len! so who do you guys support? Len or Kaname? Secondly who is hotter Len or Kaname? lemme know your thoughts.
Thank you all and hope you guys enjoyed the chapter.
