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Upon leaving the meeting room, Natsu did not waste any second and he immediately proceeded to his car. As soon as he started the car, his phone rang. He put his phone in speaker and answered the call.
"Natsu"
"Whats up?"
"I heard that you're going to princess right now."
It was Gray.
"That was fast. You knew already?" Natsu chuckled.
"WeLL I am responsibLe for your security so I shouLd know if you're going on a long drive aLone."
"I was just about to call you."
"Anyway, I'll call our people there to inform them you're coming."
"Thanks.."
"Can i ask why did you suddenLy decided to see princess now?" Gray asked.
Natsu smiled and expLained what happened earlier.
It was already 12NN and he's still in a meeting with Mira and the team who's responsible for their current project. He's already tired from reviewing all the papers earlier and now this… Listening to the presentation, altering things here and there, making sure that they are not missing something.
The room is quiet and the only sound that you'll hear is the voice of the one presenting. Natsu is sitting cross legs and an arm length away from the table while listening and watching the presentation. He was so focus that when a phone rang he frowned and glared at everyone. They all looked to check whose phone is ringing but everyone's phone was turned off. They were asked to turn their phones off before the meeting started and when Natsu realized that he reached for his phone that's on the table. It was onLy his phone that was left turned on. He was ready to cancel the call but upon seeing his wife's name he almost dropped it. For some reasons he got nervous but he quickly composed himself and answered the call.
"Hi.. Luce.." he greeted.
There was no response.
"Wife?" His heart is beating fast and he's getting anxious. All his staff looked at him when they heard him call the person on the other line wife. They're not aware of his marriage, it was supposed to be a secret but now he doesn't really care.
"Natsu.." finally she spoke.
"Wife.. how are you?" he asked.
Lucy did not answer his question.
"Natsu.. can we talk?"
"I'd Like that. Are you back?"
"No, not yet. Can we talk tomorrow? I don't want to discuss things over the phone.."
He smiled but before he can respond one of his staff entered the room and said
"Mr. Dragneel, I'm so sorry I'm late for the meeting..."
Natsus eyes widened and turned his chair on the side so he's facing the person who just arrived and he placed a finger on his lips signaling him to be quiet. He didn't want his wife to know that he's in a meeting because he's almost sure that she'll hung up. She won't stay on the line if she knows that she's interrupting something.
"Natsu are you in a meeting?" he can hear the change in her voice.. from calm to confused.
"No.. No wife I'm not in a meeting." He lied.
He heard her heave a sigh "Good. I thought I'm interrupting something. I know you're busy, I should've just waited untiL tomorrow.."
"Wife.. You're not interrupting anything.." he again lied but the next thing he said is true "and no matter how busy I am, I wiLL always find time for you."
He can see his employees in his peripheral view, they were all smiling while listening to him talk to his wife. He glared at them and they pretended Like they're not listening. Mira who's sitting near Natsu did not bother to hide her smile.
"Are you reaLLy not in the middle of.. of a meeting or something?"
"Really no. I'm not in middle of anything." he lied for the nth time.
"You're not Lying?"
He gulped before responding.
"I'm not... I'm not lying.."
"Okay.. so.. can I ask to be added on your schedule tomorrow so we can talk without ruining your plans for the day?" Lucy asked pLayfuLLy.
He chuckled and bit his lips before responding. He's not sure why but just being able to speak with his wife Like this is overwhelming his heart.
"I don't think Mira would want to add you in my schedule tomorrow.." he joked but Lucy got worried
"Is she mad at me?"
"Hey. I'm sorry I was kidding. She isn't mad at you wife.. but.. I don't really think tomorrow will work out."
"Oh.. really?" she sound disappointed "Yeah I remember now, tomorrows your birthday.."
His wife is misunderstanding him again so he explained
"Luce tomorrows not gonna work because I'LL stiLL have to endure another 24 hours of my life without seeing my wife.."
He totally forgot that there's a crowd who's listening to his every word but it doesn't matter.
"Wife should I see you now?"
"Now?" he can say with her voice that she's smiLing. "That would be great but… No.. I'LL see you tomorrow at your party.. Let's talk after that.."
Natsu can hear someone at the background caLLing for Lucy..
"Natsu.. I need to go.. let's talk tomorrow okay?"
"Alright."
He didn't wanna push his luck over the phone.
"And Natsu.. I'm sorry if I didn't listen when you tried to expLain your side."
He didn't expect that and he hate it.
"Luce.. Don't ever be sorry if its not your fauLt. And besides you have every right to be mad and act up just Like what you did during that time.." He smiled and continued "I'm the one who should be sorry wife.. not you.."
"Still I'm sorry Natsu.."
He was not given a chance to respond because the line got disconnected.
He stood up and looked at his staff. He called their attention.
"Since you all heard it, yes, I'm married and I'm pLanning to properLy announce it. So I hope there wouldn't be any gossips about my wife before my announcement."
They all nodded.
"Thank you." he said whiLe smiling.
He turned to Mira and asked.
"Mira, I have to see my wife.. Can I leave this to you?"
Mira smiled.
"Of course. Go Natsu. We'LL caLL you if we need anything."
"Thanks."
Right after Natsu left the room, Mira texted Gray.
"He's going to see Lucy. Alone."
"Ack. Thanks for the heads up."
As much as possible they never allow Natsu to leave aLone for his security. But this time it's different. They wiLL Let him drive aLone but it doesn't mean that he won't be foLLowed.
After hearing his friends story, Gray laughed hard and said.
"You're already in trouble bro. If she finds out that you Lied all through out the call, I just wonder if she'll let you off the hook."
Natsu chuckled on Grays remark.
"As you said, I'm already in trouble so it will make no difference anyway. What's important is that she wanted to talk and I can cLear my name. Right?"
"WeLL I wish aLL the Luck. and by the way, before I forgot, I called the owner of the pLace where princess is staying and she mentioned that she haven't seen princess eat since they arrived the other day."
Natsus happy face instantLy turned into a gLoomy one.
He breathe heaviLy and said "Thank you Gray. I'll take care of it."
"Alright. Goodluck bro."
Lucy ended the call and she was gLad that she dialed his number. She missed his voice and though their conversation was quick, she can't stop smiLing now. She was tempted by his offer to meet today but she can't just leave so she'll just wait untiL tomorrow. She checked the time then stood up from where she's sitting. Time seemed to be so slow.. She was snapped out of her thoughts when one of the doctors called her. She needs to go back now.. But before she can even take a step forward her phone rang. She quickLy answered the call unable to check who was caLLing
"Nat.." she was immediately cut off
"Love.." Leo laughed "Are you expecting a call from your husband?"
"Oh.. Leo.. Hi.." she sigh and felt a bit disappointed. "No I'm not waiting for his call."
"You sure love?"
"Yeah. So why are calling?" she asked.
"WeLL I saw the news.. I've been trying to contact you but I think your phone is turned off."
"There's a weak signaL in this area.. and you don't have to worry about me Love, I'm okay now."
"Are you sure? Did you talk to him?" Leo asked and she can feel in his voice that he's worried.
"We'LL talk tomorrow but don't worry Love I am fine now." she assured her friend and continued with a smile "You know I'll be banging your door if I'm not okay.."
Leo laughed.
"Right.. Right.. I remember last time you almost wrecked my door." he joked.
Lucy just laughed.
"There's another reason why I called." his voice turned serious "The favor that you've asked me, I have it now. Let's meet tomorrow okay?"
"That was fast.." she was amazer by her friend. "Thank you."
"Anything for you love. by the way, were you able to prepare for your dress tomorrow?"
"Uhh about that.. No.. I didn't have the time to look for one. Maybe I'll just check for one in my closet."
"Tch. Love. You'll be there as Dragneels wife. You shouLd stand out from the rest."
"I don't have to Love. People don't know that I'm his wife."
"You're being stubborn Lucy. But don't worry I'll prepare something for you."
Lucy smiled "Okay.. I won't argue. I'll see you tomorrow love."
"Good. Take care love."
Natsus been driving for a couple of hours now and he's already passing a rice field. He opened the window of his car so he can breathe a fresh air. It's been a whiLe since he had a long drive Like this.. he wanted to sLow down a bit to enjoy the cold fresh air but he can't.. He wants to see his wife soon.
He was so caught up with the view that he onLy realized that he's already in his destination when he saw the welcome sign of the town.
He was expecting a very rural area but its not. There's few shop and restaurant but its not as fancy as what's in the city. He stopped at one of the restaurant and booked the whole pLace. He was pLanning to treat all the doctors and everyone who helped in the medical mission for dinner. His next stop before going to the inn was the grocery store. He had to buy a few things for his wife.
After all his errands, he drove to the inn where Lucy is staying.
Natsu was welcomed by an old lady who happened to be the owner of the inn.
The old lady bowed and gave him a warm smiLe.
"You must be Mr. Dragneel."
"Yes ma'am. Is my wife here?" he asked.
"Oh. They won't be back until 5PM. Come inside, I'll show you Mrs. Dragneels room."
He smiled and followed. They chatted for a few minutes. Speaking with the oLd Lady reminded him of the woman who became their second mother in the orphanage. He felt like coming here today was the right decision.
He was leaning on his car and checked the time. It was almost 5pm and as per the oLd Lady, the doctors should be back around this time. He smiled with the thought that in just a few minutes he'll be with Lucy. He reached for his phone to check his email but unfortunateLy there's a weak signal in the area. He sighed thinking about the resuLt of the meeting that he ditched earlier. But his thoughts were cut off when he heard voices approaching him. He turned his head and saw people hoLding a white coat walking towards the inn. He did not bother hiding his face so some of the Lady doctor stopped and stared at him. His eyes is looking for his wife but he can't find her. Then he heard one of the doctor with a pretty face exclaimed
"Hi! You're Natsu Dragneel?!" the doctor was surprised to see him. She extended her hand for a handshake.
He didn't want to be rude so he reached out to shake her hand and the doctor continued
"Your pictures in the magazine and newspaper doesn't do you justice." she gave him a big smile. "I heard you were the one who paid for our stay here in this inn. In behalf of all the doctors here, we thank you for your help."
He smiled back and responded.
"I'm gLad I was able to help."
"Are you on a business trip? Do you want to have a coffee" the doctor was flirting but before he can answer, another doctor said
"Can we have a photo with you?! Not everyday you see one of the eligibLe bachelors on the street."
He wasn't really paying attention to them. His eyes is roaming around looking for the blonde doctor but he was distracted when the pretty faced doctor said his name.
"Mr. Dragneel? Are you looking for someone?"
He looked at the woman in front of him then he catch a glimpse of the blonde doctor. He started to walk towards Lucy and responded.
"Yes. I'm looking for my wife. But I think I found her."
Lucy took her time walking back to the inn. It was the last day of their medical mission and tomorrow she'll have to go back home where everything seemed to be in a fast forward mode. She'll miss this calm aura of the pLace. She wish she can stay longer.
When she's near the inn, she wasn't expecting the other doctors to still be outside. She knew how tired everyone is so it piqued her interest when she saw them outside gossiping about something. She walked fast and accidentally stepped in a puddle. It got her shoes wet and her legs where splashed with the muddy water.
She frowned and reached for a small towel in her bag. She bent down and started wiping her legs then she heard one of the doctor say her husbands name. Her eyes roamed around and saw Natsu - he's wearing his suit but with a messy hair and he is shaking the hand of one of the prettiest doctor present right now. She stood up straight though she's still not done wiping her legs then glared at Natsu whiLe pouting Like a kid.
"That bastard. Is he here to flirt with the other doctor?" she murmured to herself feeling agitated but deep inside she's happy seeing her husbands face.
She bent down again to finish wiping her legs but before the towel can even touch her legs, she heard the doctor again and she sounded Like she's flirting with him. She bit her lips then looked at their direction, it was then that her brown eyes met her husbands bLack eyes.
He was smiLing. She's not. But she was stunned when she heard him say that he's looking for his wife.
Did he reaLLy say that in pubLic? she thought.
Before she knew it he's already standing in front of her. He grabbed the towel in her hands and sat so he can wipe the remaining mud on her legs. She was shocked and wasn't able to say anything. Same goes for everyone who's present at that time.
After wiping his wifes legs, he stood up and there was just a very little space between them. He is still smiling.
"Wife you're getting clumsy. Did you not notice the puddle?" he asked.
Lucy is still frowning at him and still pouting Like a kid but she did not fail to feel his hot breath. She wanted to throw herself to him but she had to control herself. She reminded herself that they still haven't talked about their problem and now she's getting agitated.
"No I did not notice it but I definiteLy noticed how you flirted with my colleague."
Natsu laughed. He missed her smart mouth.
"What's funny Dragneel?" Lucy is gLaring at him.
"Nothing.. I just.." he held her chin with his free hand and touched her lips "miss this mouth of yours wife."
She smirked and said "Really?" she raised one eyebrow and looked at the other doctors who's staring at them "Or are you just interested to see how pretty my colleagues are?"
He let go of her chin and placed his hand on his pocket.
"Is my wife jealous?" he teased.
Lucy turned red and wasn't able to respond.
His wife is already throwing tantrums before even saying Hi to him but it didn't irritate him even for a bit. He actually find it cute and he's so gLad to see her again. He won't waste this chance to explain his side to his wife and try to make up for the heartaches he caused her.
"Stay here for a moment Luce." he leaned to her ears and whispered "I'll just get rid of them so I can have you for myself."
