7/25/17
It's been a while since my last update. Sorry. I haven't felt 'happy' in months.
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The ocean felt cool and refreshing, but best of all it had an abundance of fish. Gohan dove underwater and took his time singling out the biggest fish for him to catch. He hadn't gotten enough to eat at breakfast and needed to make up for it. Besides, he still had plenty of time before he needed to get back to the mansion to cook for Videl.
Gohan latched onto a fish big enough to feed twenty people and shot out of the water, dropping the fish on shore. It flopped around on the grass for a few minutes before going still.
"It's too bad Videl doesn't like fish," Gohan laughed." Fishing is a lot of fun." He stared off into the horizon where Mr. Satan had flown away. The sky and glistening ocean were a beautiful blue. Gohan chuckled. It was obvious that Mr. Satan wasn't going to have a sudden change of heart and come back for him.
"I guess he still doesn't like me. "
It didn't bother Gohan that his father-in-law couldn't stand to look at him, nor stand the thought of living in a giant mansion together. Videl had only married him for the sole purpose of annoying her dad. Gohan had only married Videl because his mother made him. His bride price had paid off most of their debt, but he still needed Videl's money to pay for his schooling.
Gohan speared the fish with a sharpened tree branch and cooked it over an open fire. Once his belly was full, he set to work gathering berries, coconuts, and other fruits from the island. Soon, Gohan had gathered enough food to feed his new family and the servants that worked in the mansion.
. + . + . + . + .
The butler watched Mr. Satan with a disapproving scowl.
"Ha,ha,ha,ha. Yeah! I did it!" Mr. Satan gloated, punching the air." I didn't think he'd fall into my trap so easily, but I'm not complaining. Now my little girl, my new wife and myself can become the perfect family. Mr. Wong….bring out the champagne! I need to celebrate this moment!"
The butler – Mr. Wong – switched the air craft over to auto pilot. " I'm very disappointed in you, sir."
Mr. Satan stopped laughing. His butler had never spoken to him with such blatant disrespect before.
Mr. Wong decided to take advantage or Mr. Satan's surprise before the hero of earth could go off on an enraged tangent. " You left that poor, innocent, young man stranded on an island without any food or water. He could die," he said as he filled Mr. Satan's glass full of champagne.
"Oh…well, I think there's a city or two somewhere on that island," Mr. Satan coughed." Someone will help him."
"Tsk. Are you forgetting how dumb he was to fall into your trap? You honestly think he'd have the sense to look for help?" Mr. Wong shook his head." I bet that poor boy is waiting for you to return. I'm deeply disappointed in your actions today. No father should ever be this cruel to his son in law."
For a few seconds, Mr. Satan felt like a small child being scolded. He quickly shrugged off Mr. Wong's words and chugged down his champagne.
"Who are you to lecture me – the savior of Earth? That boy obviously doesn't love my Videl. He married her for money. He was using her!" Mr. Satan smashed his glass onto the floor. He stood proudly and stared out the giant window of the air craft, watching the ocean blur beneath them." As a father, I did what I had to do to protect my daughter. Now, drive faster. I need to pack that boy's stuff and make it look like he left on his own."
"I'm sorry we didn't return for you, young master." Mr. Wong thought with remorse. He pushed his concern for Gohan aside, remembering his role as the butler. He bowed his head." Yes, sir. I'll have us home before sunset."
Unbeknownst to them, Gohan was flying directly above the air craft, carrying a pile of fresh fruits, fish, and a giant dead beast on his back. He smiled down at the air craft as it started to pick up speed.
"I wonder if I can beat them home?" Gohan smiled, waving down at the air craft.
. + . + . + . + .
True to his word, Mr. Wong had them back in Satan City half an hour before sunset. Instead of going directly home, Mr. Satan ordered Mr. Wong to buy Videl's favorite food.
"But, sir, I don't know what her favorite food is."
Mr. Satan thought for a moment." Buy her pizza. Everybody loves pizza."
"What kind should I get sir?"
" HOW THE HECK SHOULD I KNOW?" Mr. Satan roared. " BUY EVERYTHING THEY HAVE!"
"Yes, sir." Mr. Wong mumbled, respectfully bowing before leaving the air craft to buy pizza.
Mr. Satan crumpled the paper on his lap, throwing it into the wastebasket with the others. Writing a mean goodbye note was hard. "One more time," Mr. Satan said, pressing his pencil onto a fresh sheet of paper. " Dear Videl, you are very ugly, I couldn't stand to look at you anymore so I . . ."
Mr. Satan released a growl and furiously erased what he had written. " No, that's too mean. She'll cry for days if she reads a note like this. It's clearly not true." Mr. Satan gulped and tried writing again.
" Dear Videl, you are too good for me. I don't deserve a wife as sweet as you, and I definitely don't deserve to be the son in law of THE Great Mr. Satan. I've gone back to my family wherever I came from, yours truly. . ." Mr. Satan paused. He couldn't remember Gohan's name." your ex-husband ( the wimpy-looking guy)."
Mr. Satan stared proudly at his work. He couldn't wait to get home and place the note on Videl's pillow. If he was lucky, Videl would come crying to him for comfort. After all, nobody knew the pain of a spouse walking out better than he did.
. + . + . +. + .
Dusty, the housekeeper/chef, helped Gohan prepare, cook, and arrange some of the food he'd brought back. The kitchen was filled with platters of fruit, some of which had been carved to look like flowers and stars. The long dining table was filled with these platters, along with the fresh meat of the beast Gohan had killed which was at the center of the table.
"Is it alright if I save the fish in the freezer for lunch tomorrow?" Gohan asked.
Dusty laughed." You are the young master of this house. You don't need to ask me for permission."
"Oh, right." Gohan chuckled. " I brought back a lot food. There's plenty for you and the other workers to eat."
"Thank you. " Dusty bowed, then glanced at the time on the microwave." Miss Videl will be home any minute."
"Do you think she'll like the food I picked? I don't know if any of it is her favorite."
"I'm sure she'll love it. Go sit at the table. She'll be here to join you soon."
Gohan chose a seat in the middle of the table. His stomach growled, wanting so badly to taste the freshly cooked meat and juicy fruits. Gohan patted his stomach." Not yet. We have to wait for Videl."
Mr. Satan stormed into the dining room, the servants carrying pizza boxes behind him. " Hurry, put the food on the table! Videl will be here any second and I . . ." Mr. Satan's eyes bulged as he caught sight of Gohan sitting at the table.
"Hi." Gohan greeted, smiling at his father-in-law.
"But, but, but. . .you were just. . ." Mr. Satan swiveled his head between the direction where the island was and where Gohan sat." And I left. . . You shouldn't. . . BOY! what kind of trick are you trying to pull on me?" Mr. Satan pointed a trembling finger at Gohan." I left you behind on that island! How did you get here so fast?"
Gohan shrugged." I flew here. Just like you did."
Mr. Satan started to call Gohan a liar, but stopped. He narrowed his eyes and his mustache twitched as he spoke." Oh, I get it. You stole a dino cap with one of my air crafts in it!"
"No, I didn't . . ." Gohan started to protest. Mr. Hercule talked over him.
"Clearly I misjudged you. You're sneakier than I thought. Humph. " Mr. Satan threw himself down in one of the chairs at the end of the table. He glared hatefully at Gohan." You fooled me once, you definitely won't fool me twice, boy."
"Um, okay." Gohan shifted uncomfortably in his chair. What's he talking about? I wasn't trying to fool anybody."So, is pizza Videl's favorite food?"
"HOW THE HELL SHOULD I KNOW?" Mr. Satan roared, punching the table so hard it bounced an inch off the floor. " Videl has never eaten anything I've bought or cooked for her, but I know she'll choose my pizza over your stupid vegetables!" Mr. Satan threw a chunk of watermelon at Gohan's face." Just shut up and don't talk to me! Just because you weaseled your way into my family doesn't mean I have to like you!"
A beautiful woman wearing a short black dress and pointed heels walked into the dining room. "Darling, where have you been?" She bent down and kissed Mr. Satan on the cheek. "I've been so lonely without you." Gohan recognized the woman as Mr. Satan's new wife.
Mr. Satan's expression softened, and he invited his wife to sit next to him. " We're just waiting for Videl to join us. She'll be here any minute."
"Our first family dinner!" His wife squealed.
Mr. Satan shot Gohan threatening looks, but said nothing more to him as they waited.
Videl never showed up in time to eat dinner like she'd promised.
