Meer's POV

It was a long night, but I finally stepped in the door and nearly dropped where I stood.

"Doctor Zala! You have failed to fill out a single report! This is unacceptable. You are very well respected, but I can't have a doctor who doesn't do the paperwork."

"Are you firing me?!" I panicked.

Doctor Hibiki released a sigh. "Convince me otherwise."

I didn't know what I was going to say.

"You were late too. I learned that two patients almost died because we were short on doctors in your absence. These are lives that are counting on us. You cannot afford to be tardy."

"You don't understand. My children were missing."

"That is no excuse. That just means that you are a poor mother."

I slumped my body against the wall and shriveled down to the floor. After sometime and the drive home, I made my way to bed. I was soo tired.

"Is there something you need to tell me?" I knew it was Athrun coming from behind.

"What do you mean?" I wanted to drop into a hot tub and let all my aches and pains go away.

"There was a police officer that visited the house after you left for work." It sounded like he was angry.

"I didn't want you to worry."

"How can I trust you, if you keep things like this from me?" He took my arms firmly in his grasp, so I would have to face him.

"Athrun… I have had a very long day. Please can we talk about this later?" I pleaded. I was far too exhausted to argue.

"Fine." Athrun gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, but let it go. "We will talk about it after you have rested."

I withdrew from him and went to bed. Because of the stress of job expectations and arguments with Athrun to look forward to, I didn't get much sleep. I merely tossed and turned all the way until the afternoon.

I woke up and noticed the house in silence. It was a relief, but I was way too tired to get excited about it.

I was going to make it up to Athrun. I brushed my hair and looked into the… huh… there is no mirror. Maybe Athrun and I decided a long time ago that the kids don't need one in their bathroom. Another thing I noticed was my hair was shorter. I must have cut it and dyed it blonde. (Sometimes people choose to believe things to alleviate guilt)

I drove to the restaurant I had thought about yesterday and got two bag lunches to go. I had searched through the neighbor's phone book to find all the local computer repair shops and there was one that stood out to me. I knew it was the one. I punched the address into the GPS and found it was a breeze.

I entered the shop and there was a young, blonde man at the desk to greet me. I approached him, ready to address him about my reasons for being here.

"Hello, Miss. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I am looking for my husband. Is Athrun Zala in?"

The man looked stunned. "I was starting to believe that Athrun was making up those stories. And yet here you are. Alas they must all be true."

"It is nice to meet you." I greeted.

"Of course. I am Dearka. Now that Kira has left, I am working as the main supervisor. I am sure you have heard of me."

"No."

"That really hurts, Athrun. You're so cold." Dearka acted in accordance to his statement that he made to no one in particular. "Well if you are looking for him, he will be in his office. I believe he is currently training a new employee."

"Thank you." I made my way around the counter and towards the back.

"Hey Athrun. Your wife is here!" Dearka announced.

Athrun came out of the office. He had shock on his face.

"Tell me, Mrs. Zala. How would you rate this man in bed? Out of ten." Dearka mused at his boss' sudden frustration.

"Would you knock that off. Show some respect." Athrun lectured, before he approached me. "Sorry about that. Dearka doesn't know how to talk to girls. What are you doing here?"

"I brought you lunch. It's your favorite." I held up the bag of goodies for Athrun's eyes to feast on.

"Why don't we take it to my office?" Athrun turned around and led me to the back, but before doing so, I remarked to Dearka's unanswered question, "He is a ten."

Dearka's smirk grew and he whistled. "That's my boss!"

Athrun's face turned bright red. "You didn't have to answer him, really."

"How else could I express your higher achievements?" I spoke proudly.

"You don't need to encourage him." Athrun took a seat at the desk and gestured for me to take the chair. "What do you have there?"

I opened it and Athrun's eyes went wide and a smile formed on his face. "This is just what I needed. Thank you for doing this."

I was pleased to see that he was happy. Maybe he was going to drop the whole development yesterday. "I hear that you hired someone today."

"Yes. Shinn Asaka. I am training him, but he has a long way to go before I can trust him to take Kira's position."

"It is a start."

"Yes… It is..." Athrun seemed to have something on his mind, but he kept eating. "I want to know about what happened last night, but now isn't the best time to discuss it. I won't be seeing you tonight, so we need to talk when you get home."

Oh… boy… Who is watching the kids, while we are both at work? I didn't know why I cared. I guess I just knew that it would bring him great sadness and they are my kids, after all.

He finished his lunch. "That was great. I need to get back to work."

He was distancing himself emotionally and I would assume that he was still upset about the police at the door, last night. How am I going to get out of this? I wanted to have some reassurances that he was going to forgive me, once we talked it out, so for that I leaned in for a kiss.

Athrun hesitated for a moment, but then a smile slid across his face and he took the cue.

I breathed a lot easier knowing that things were going to work out. However, it has only been two days into my wish, and I have managed to screw everything up.

I had a shift at the hospital tonight and I needed to be more prepared for it. I watched Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, ER and any program I could find on doctors. If I screwed this up, I was going to ruin things for my future with Athrun. I had a knowledge of procedures, so I wasn't starting from scratch and may not need any schooling. Talk about an advantage in the medical career.

I didn't think that I was going to have to work at being married to Athrun. All I wanted was for Athrun to whisk me away. Now that I am his wife I thought he would, but a kiss, here and there, seems to be all that I get.

I am going to explain to Athrun that the kids wanted to go to Uncle Kira's and Auntie Lacus' house. They never told me that they were going to. He may let it go. I can't let that happen ever again. I won't let those children outside again.

After filling my head with information about my job, I realized it was time for the kids to get out of school, I think and so I wasn't going to allow that slip up again, either.

I got in the car and drove to the closest school on the GPS and stopped at every elementary, till I found which one my kids attended. I finally found the school and the kids jumped into the car. It was not Zaft elementary. It just couldn't be that easy, could it?

Being a mother on set, was much different than actually being a mother. I can play the part for now, just until I can get a handle on this.

"How was school?"

"Mommy, why do you even ask? It is the same every day." Lizzy complained.

"Well that is how you get smart."

"Can I 'ave ice cream?" Chase asked shyly.

"Can we, Mommy?! Can we?! Pleeeaassseee!" Lizzy begged, as she plopped herself down in the front passenger seat.

"If you want ice cream, then you need to promise that you will do all your homework and quietly play in your rooms." I figured that a bribe to have some peace and quiet was just what the doctor ordered.

"We promise." Lizzy put her best behavior smile on.

"Yeah." Chase added.

I found an ice cream store on the way home and stopped there for some ice cream. Thank goodness there was a tap option. I don't know what I would do if it required the pin.

Once the kids were in the back with chocolatey faces, they rushed into the house and out to the trampoline outside.

Lizzy started bouncing and Chase struggled to get up too.

I decided to let it go. They were playing outside, staying out of my hair and that was good enough for me.

I heard lots of crying coming from the backyard and I grunted in frustration.

"MOMMY!" I heard Lizzy's voice ring through the house and the crying was from Chase. I had a lump in my throat as I rushed to see what happened.

Chase had fallen off the tramp and his leg was scratched up. But that wasn't the reason he was crying. I got down to check it over and as I moved his arm, he shrieked in pain. He has a dislocated shoulder. How did I even know that? What do I do? How did this happen?!

I thought hard. I need to rush him to the hospital. Wait… I am a doctor, why would I need to bring him there.

"Mo-mmy… Is he going to be okay?" Lizzy sobbed as she felt her brother's pain and tears expelled down her face.

"He will be just fine. Do me a favor, Lizzy. Can you hold him, while I put his shoulder back in place?" I insisted as I got into position. I hope this is right.

"His shoulder is out?!" Lizzy panicked.

"It isn't serious. You're brother will be fine, but I need you here please." I tried to reassure her.

"Okay…" Lizzy held her brother tightly.

He screamed loudly.

"Chase, this will only hurt for a second." I warned him. He screamed loudly in disagreement. "It will make the pain go away."

"Nooooooo…" Chase screeched in fear.

Despite his objections, I did it anyway. It was successful and his pain faded a bit. I didn't know where this was coming from, but it was as if my body knew just what to do.

"AAAHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh." Chase screamed and then his tears started to dry as he clutched me tightly.

"Is that why we aren't allowed on the trampoline when the net isn't on it?" Lizzy asked after her sobs dried.

They weren't allowed on it? What other rules do they have, that I am not clear on? "That's right."

Lizzy gave me a smirk. "I know who you are."

"I am your mother. Who else would I be?" I was stressed by her sudden statement, but I had to be calm and how could she possibly know that I wasn't normal.

"No, you're not." Lizzy smirked even bigger. "Mommy tucks us into bed."

I stood up. "Too bad. You're stuck with me, kid." I took Chase into my arms and he squirmed.

"I DON'T WANT TO GO TO ANY PLANET!" Chase cried.

"You are already on a planet." I groaned in frustration. How can people want kids? They are so annoying. (For the record, I personally love kids. I am making her bad with children for plot sake)

"Nooooooo…" Chase burst into uncontrollable tears.

Lizzy just giggled at her brother's lack of understanding.

I put Chase down in his room, closed the door and tried not to cry.

Lizzy came up from behind me, sneakily.

"What do you want?" I growled.

"I want to be a singer." Lizzy chimed.

That warmed my heart. "You do, do you? Do you know any songs?"

"Uh huh. Twinkle twinkle, little star, Mary had a little lamb, and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer."

Oh boy… That's it? "If you want to be a singer, you need to sing songs that people want to hear for their own enjoyment. Not nursery rhymes and Christmas Carols."

"Like what?" Lizzy mused.

"Tell you what… I will get you some cool CD's and a karaoke machine and you can practice."

Lizzy's eyes widened in excitement. "It's not even my birthday."

Athrun doesn't give her anything except on her birthday? "It is never too early to start following your dreams." For a moment, I missed singing in front of an adoring audience. I had been so wrapped up in being with Athrun and playing the part, it never even occurred to me that those days were over.

"Yay!" Lizzy ran around the house bounding around like she consumed tons of sugar.

I looked down at the time and noticed my shift was coming up. Who was going to watch the kids while both of us were working? Surely Athrun doesn't want to leave the kids alone.

She sought out the maid. "Where is the information for the babysitter?"

"In your phone, Mistress." She continued to clean up with a very confused expression.

My phone?! The one I can't unlock? "My cell phone died. I know I wrote it down somewhere else in case of emergencies." I hope.

"In your laptop." She added.

Arghhhhh. Doesn't anyone use paper anymore? I went to our room and slid down to the carpet. This was too hard. I hated my job and now I could risk everything by leaving the children unattended while I go. There was only one thing left to do. I had to. It was too hard keeping this up at the same time. I didn't want this life, I just wanted Athrun.

I went to the neighbour's home and knocked on their door. They were the only people I somewhat knew on this street.

The cop opened the door, clearly getting ready for his shift. "How can I help you?"

"My cell phone died and I need to make an important call. Could I use your phone?"

The cop was hesitant but after seeing how desperate I was, he agreed.

I took his phone and phone book and looked up the hospital's number. "Yes, Can you transfer me to Dr. Hibiki's office?"

A few moments passed and the cop went to get some water from the kitchen to be a good host.

"This is Dr. Zala. I have carefully considered it and I need to put my family first. I quit." It wasn't like I was a good doctor anyway.

"A lawsuit?!" My eyes grew wide. "No. I swear, I never left a surgical tool inside a patient."

I don't think so…

"What can I do to fix this?" I racked my brain. Do I have lawyers? If this becomes a legal matter then Athrun will be brought into it. "I am taking this seriously, sir."

The cop returned to give me a glass of water.

"If I choose to give up my certification, he will drop it?"

I felt relief wash away my anxiety. "I will do that then. I won't go near another patient, you have my word."

The cop raised an eyebrow.

"Have a good day." I hung up and smiled. I didn't lose anything I cared about and now that the lawsuit was going to be dropped, I had nothing to worry about except to explain to Athrun why I won't be a doctor anymore.

"Are you alright?"

"Better than alright." I smiled warmly. "Now I can focus on my husband… a-nd being a mother."

The cop smiled back. "Very good. Your children definitely need you."

"Thank you for allowing me the use of your phone." Suddenly my cell phone rang in my pocket and my face went sheet white.

The cop sighed and watched as I had to answer the call before it hung up.

"Hello?"

"Where are you? I am here to watch the children but it seems you already left."

The babysitter was here? I didn't have to call her?! "I am just next door. I will be right there." I hung up and saw the look of suspicion on his face. "Alright, my phone wasn't dead… my kids changed the password and I can't figure it out. I was too embarrassed to admit it."

"It is a good thing you quit, Between losing your children and this, it seems they really need you."

"Yes, they do." I left his home and thought up what story I was giving to the babysitter next. I opened the door and the young lady was already entertaining the children.

She locked eyes on me. "I will have to hear your explanation later. Go to work or you are going to be late."

"About that…" My hands started to sweat. "I was fired."

The young woman with lovely red ponytails jumped up to her feet, ran to me and gave me a hug. "I'm so sorry to hear that. What happened?"

Tears flooded but not because of my job. The stress was starting to weigh on me. "I screwed up… I don't know how it happened but I left a surgical tool inside of a patient."

"Oh no. Is he alright?"

"She is going to be fine, but it will require another surgery. Her husband threatened to file a lawsuit if I didn't resign." I left out the detail that I was going to quit anyway.

"I know how hard you worked to get there… If you need anything, I will be here for you."

I had friends? Realization hit hard. I thought about it and there were many people around me that seemed to genuinely care. Warm tears expelled through my eyes. "Please don't tell Athrun about the lawsuit. I will just have to tell him I quit."

The girl pulled away. "Are you really going to lie to Athrun?"

"I don't want him to be burdened by this."

"If you are sure that is best… but he is never going to believe you just quit."

My eyes grew wide with panic. "Then I will be as honest as I can without telling him the details."

"Good luck."

They talked for a few hours to get my mind off of what worried me. I found our conversations to be quite relaxing.

"Meyrin, I hope the children were go-" Athrun's eyes widened when he came around the corner and saw me sitting next to her.

"Daddy!" The two kids sprung from their play and rushed to his embrace.

"What are you still doing here?" Athrun locked eyes with me.

Meyrin jumped up and excused herself. "Well I should probably be on my way. Don't forget to call me if you need anything." The front door closed behind her retreating form.

Athrun encouraged the children to go upstairs and play quietly. It was annoying how much more they respected their father over me. He drew closer and pulled me into his arms, seeing that there was evidence of dry tears on my face. "What's going on? You can tell me."

"I feel lost… I don't know what to do."

"Start from the beginning."

"They fired me, Athrun…"

Athrun shot up from the couch and clenched his fists. "Why? They can't fire you. You are the best surgeon they have."

"They did… does it matter why…?"

"Yes it does." Athrun grabbed his keys and jacket. "Come. We are going to get your job back." There was a protectiveness and determination in his disposition that just made me love him more. He looked like he was going to storm a fortress for me if that is what it took.

"Please don't. I don't want to make things worse."

"I won't let you give up on your dreams."

"I screwed up. Please just leave it alone."

"What do you mean?"

I needed to come up with a story that would be convincing enough. I had acted a role just like this before. "I have been troubled lately. Ever since Kira and Lacus' wedding. I can't sleep and…" I cried some small tears to sell it. They were coming from a place of authenticity, but not about lying.

Athrun hugged her tightly so she felt encouraged to speak her troubles with him freely.

"You asked me why the police were here… he actually is our neighbour. He was helping me search for the kids. I just looked away for a moment and they were gone."

Athrun started to empathize with her 'fears'.

"They came back with pizza and supposedly visited Lacus and Kira."

"They aren't even home…"

"They didn't know that. I felt like such a terrible mother. That was why I was late for work that day." I cried. I had so much fear. I felt like I was responsible for Athrun's future suffering.

"You should have said something. I would have come."

I didn't even know his phone number.

"They are fine and you… you are a great mother." He gave her a gentle squeeze. "We can explain what happened to Dr. Hibiki. He will understand. Firing you over being late one shift is ridiculous. They need you there."

"Athrun… please, let me deal with this my own way. It won't look good for me to have my husband fight all my battles."

"Alright. I will let you handle it, but promise me you won't just give up on this."

"I need time to think about it first. I still can't bring myself to believe this is happening."

He pulled me into his chest and stroked my hair, till I fell asleep.

Athrun and I spent time with the children, after I assured him that I was alright. I leaned against the threshing of the door and watched Athrun love on his children… that brought warmth to my heart. For someone who owned a business, I didn't think he would be able to spend so much quality time with them. I can see now, I was wrong.

Athrun played the hungry hippo game and I joined him. It was supposedly Chase's favorite. Athrun showed enthusiasm, but let his kids beat him. I sat down and tried to play too, but I was too competitive to allow the children to beat me. I got all the balls in my hippo.

Athrun locked eyes with mine as if asking me to be easier on them. If I didn't give it everything it wasn't any fun. As I watched how the kids reacted to winning with their victory dances and shouts, I could see the fun wasn't from trying to win, but from watching them have fun.

We ordered take out again. This time it was chinese food. It seemed like Athrun didn't expect me to cook and that was a relief to me. I didn't know how. Maybe he was just used to it because of the long hours I worked… I will have to learn eventually I guess. I doubt he will allow me to do nothing all day. Will he let the maid go?

Before my mind could wander too much, I heard a sneeze and there was some chow mein hanging out of Chase's nostrils.

"Ewwwwwww." Lizzy giggled. "Gross."

I suppose I will have to get that. I'm with Lizzy. That is disgusting. I picked up a kleanix and pulled it out… eww it was soaked in his snot. Yuck. I wiped his face after cleaning it up and then we continued to eat.

Athrun helped me clean up when we were done and I cleaned up their sweet little faces.

"Time for bed." Athrun ordered gently.

"Do we have toooo?" The children whined. "We never get to do this." Lizzy added.

Athrun picked up Chase and carried him up the stairs as he was already starting to pass out. Lizzy followed behind but she was crying.

I followed Athrun to the children's rooms and watched as he put them to bed.

Chase cried. "I want mommy to tuck me in."

Athrun looked up to meet my gaze. Clearly they didn't see me that much. Athrun placed his hand on my shoulder as he was exiting the room. "I'll put Lizzy to bed and see you in a minute."

I sat down and pulled the sheets over him and gave him a sweet kiss. I started to see what Athrun saw in them, but only for the moment. What do parents do… I've never tucked anyone's child in before… Maybe a song like in the disney movies. "When you wait and the summer's gone…" The melody didn't sound as clear as I was used to from my voice.

"Stop." Chase giggled, shaking his head in amusement. "Only daddy sings."

Only what?! I can't sing?! The revelation hit me hard. Not my voice!

I tried to forget about it for now. Chase got down from his bed and brought back a book. He handed it to me.

"You want a story…? Alright." I responded to his nod. "There was a dog who played with a frog in the old pond…" Yikes, this is what kids are reading? No wonder these kids are dumb. I continued until the whole book was read through. It didn't take very long. "Good night." I turned off the light before exiting the room.

"Night, mommy."

Once the door closed behind me, I heard another door close. There was Athrun as was expected and he came over to me and took my hand in his. He smiled sweetly. "Come." He then gently guided me to our room.

I felt myself heat up in anticipation. Was he finally going to make love to me? I closed the door and approached him with excitement traveling through all my nerves.

Athrun held me close and he planted a tender kiss on my lips. I was trying not to allow myself to get carried away, but I was finding it difficult to restrain myself.

I encouraged more passion in our kissing as I pushed my body against his.

Athrun picked me up bridal style, without taking a moment away for anything more than a breath of air. He placed me on the bed and came down with me. The excitement turned into more as I slid off my shirt and tossed it to the side. Athrun pulled away slightly and took my hand. "Not yet…"

"What?" Horror filled my features when I thought he was holding out on me after this devilish taunting.

"... daddy…?... mommy…?" A soft voice came through our closed door.

"Go to sleep, Lizzy." Athrun had anticipated the interruption and that explained why he was taking it so slow and quiet.

"But…?"

"Go to bed, sweetheart." I tried to affirm the order, especially since I didn't want to wait.

"I had a nightmare…" Lizzy cried.

"You weren't even asleep yet." Athrun answered familiar with this routine.

"There are monsters in my bedroom. Your song didn't work."

Athrun sighed and got off of me. "I will be right back."

"Please don't make me wait too long." I pleaded. My body was demanding him at this point.

Athrun closed the door behind him and then returned shortly after.

My heart started beating again. "Is she asleep?"

"Yes." Athrun then hovered over me, reigniting our kissing. He took off my bra and I pulled off his shirt. When I saw his strong chest, I was completely taken in. This man worked out. You couldn't really tell under his shirt, but he was built well, with broad shoulders. This only made me more excited as I felt his six pack and his strong chest. Desite how stacked he was, he was so gentle, like he understood his strength. He has been like this for a while. Maybe even since high school.

Now for the real prize. I couldn't wait to see what pleasure he was going to give after noticing his body was the sweetest eye candy. To my dismay, he lay down and our chests met. His kisses shifted to my neck and I couldn't help but groan. Why was he taking so much time taunting me? I wanted him now.

I pulled his belt, showing I wanted to go faster. He slid his sweaty hands down my body and it was gratifying. I wanted to explore him but after we were joined.

He pulled at my underwear, from inside my pants and slid down the whole thing, revealing my entire nakedness. Athrun pulled the cream sheets over us and then removed his own pants. He started to massage my pussy and I soaked up the sensations. I moaned happily. I slid my hands down his chest and around his waist. Every inch was strong muscle even if not all showed through his skin clearly.

"Athrun…" I moaned. It was so good to say his name.

I felt his butt and coaxed him closer, hoping he would finally enter. He moved his lips down to my chest and he suckled my breast, then the other.

He knew all the right things to get me fired up. He knew my body well. Once my anticipation was going to burst, he moved his fingers away from me and lined up.

It happened so quickly, as my bubble was just about to explode, he surged into me. It was kicking my body into full pleasure, without having to wait for the slow build up. He surged in again and again, but somehow he kept the extreme pleasure going. Every stride was calculated to please me. The feeling built inside and he pulled out a second before we could both have got our release. Then he surged in again till we were on the edge of our release. He kept doing it and I loved how much he extended the pleasure inside me. He wasn't just wanting a quick love pulse, he was using every bit of his experience to better my experience.

The moans escaped my mouth and every time the build got so close to the outpour, another strong moan would escape. He was taunting my vagina and I liked it.

My body was fired up so hard and his breaths were getting more raspy, I knew he would only be able to keep this up for so long. He then surged further in and then allowed the final ecstacy to release through my body like an explosion that had been threatening to go off. It felt so amazing.

He had pushed in as hard as he could.

I just clutched onto his firm chest as his release filled me. He looked into my eyes, catching his breath.

"Wow…" I was satisfied beyond my wildest dreams. The strength of his love for me was far stronger than his body was.

Athrun smiled. "I never get tired of seeing the amazement all over your face."

I smiled back. "I think that was the best sex I have ever had." It was true. But I didn't need to explain that to Athrun.

Athrun rolled to my side and pulled me up against his chest.

I got on top of him. "I am going to work hard to return it."

Athrun looked surprised. "How?"

I slid under the sheets mischievously and sought out my treasure. His dick was glorious. No wonder he was able to pleasure so hard.

"What are you doing?" Athrun giggled, but then he felt my next actions.

I had given so many blows, I knew how men loved it the best.

Athrun didn't know what I was doing, but he didn't object. He reached back and held onto the bed frame, like he may fall off the bed at some point. He groaned with pleasure and accepted my mouth on him as entertainment. He closed his eyes and soaked it in.

I sucked till his release came and I lingered, laying my head on his lower abdomen, just above his crotch.

"Hey… What's going on?" He placed his hand gently on my head in concern.

I just wanted to have a good look at him before he put himself away. I was in heaven. At least it felt like it. If I thought I was in love with him before, I was really taken in now. Tears brimmed my eyes. Tears of joy. I was happy and every worry and concern I had left me. This was my wish… I am married to the most handsome and kind man I have ever met. I allowed myself to melt into my revelation.

He patted me for a moment and then lifted the sheets so he could see me. He guided me to look at him with compassion.

"I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world. You are so kind to me."

Athrun was relieved to see it wasn't about not being a doctor. "No. That is how I feel about you. You always put others' needs before your own… I don't like it, but you also try your best to shelter me from problems. You do everything you can to make my world feel perfect." He leaned in and gently coaxed my lips to connect with his.

That didn't sound like me at all. I have always been selfish. Even when Lacus and I were little. I always manipulated things to go my way, even if that meant Lacus had to suffer disappointment. I was never satisfied with what our parents gave, but Lacus would have been happy to receive a smile.

The only reason why I have done everything I did for Athrun was so that I could solidify my future with him. I have been making up stories so that he would let me off the hook and even treated him so he would give me what I wanted. He finally did. It was better than I could have imagined. Now that he gave me what I wanted, perhaps there would be the next thing I would be hopeful for and the next and the next… Would I ever truly allow myself to be content? Do I even have that in me?

To my reluctance, my singing career resurfaced in my mind. How I wish I could have Athrun and be famous.

Athrun pulled me up to his side and he wrapped his arm around me, so I cuddled into him and accepted his warmth. I can always choose to be happy, right?

"Good night."

He kissed me in return on the forehead and we both drifted off.