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WITH THIS CHAIN I THEE WED THE SEQUELCHAPTER SIX: BITTERSWEET MEMORIES
Time was running out for Faith, two months had gone by already; a week remained until the wedding rehearsal, a fortnight till the summer camp and three months left until she was married; Faith had noticed that Kane was becoming suspicious, he was beginning to ask her if she truly wanted to marry him, she would always say yes and at the same time ignore her heart's protest.
"I'm doing the right thing," she told herself
She had begun to find herself unconsciously fiddling with another ring, it was made from jade and had been given to her as a present, she only ever took it off if there was going to be water involved.
Faith had gone into a dream like state ignoring everything that Kane was telling her.
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* Memory *
"So I guess you're thinking that I've forgotten your birthday," a boy with slate blue and dark blue hair asked
Faith looked at the boy's wicked burgundy eyes.
"You've kept me in suspense all day Kai, I don't think you've got me anything" she answered
"Well I better give you this before you start bursting into tears yelling that you hate me" Kai replied producing a little box.
Faith opened it and saw a green ring.
"It's made from jade, I thought you could do with some good luck, and not only that this ring is to remind you that we're best friends before you run off to England" Kai explained taking the ring out and putting it on the ring finger of her right hand.
Faith was speechless; it was a well-known fact that a guy didn't give a girl a ring unless he was in love with her.
Somehow faith let herself believe that Kai was in love with her.
"It's funny how well I know you, I guessed your ring size and it fits perfect" Kai chuckled
"Thanks it's lovely, in that case I won't take it off" Faith smiled
Ever since that day she had been true to her promise.
"Faith you okay?" Kane asked concerned
"I'm fine just worried about preparations, typical woman wants everything to be perfect, and anyway Uncle Stanley wants to see me" she answered showing a smile.
Faith got up once she had drank her coffee.
"Taxi's here" Ethan informed
"Uncle Stanley is going to be thrilled don't worry," he added giving his sister a kiss on the forehead.
"See you later" she replied before getting in the limo.
Once she was in the limo drove off, Faith began fiddling with the ring again, it was the only thing that reminded her of her life in Japan and yet it also reminded her of why she left; she began remembering.
Back then Faith loved nothing more that to train and beyblade, Kai Hiwatari was her best friend two peas in a pod, he had always remarked how boy like she was for a girl, and that was why he felt so comfortable with her.
He would always say that he was never going to get married or ever fall in love, for a while Faith believed that he wouldn't, her life in Japan was great; until Selene came along.
"Faith I want you to look after our new student, her name's Selene and she should be arriving tomorrow" the principle informed
"Yes sir" she replied walking out of the office
Faith had no idea that that day would be last she would spend with Kai, as soon as Selene walked into the school it was like she had weaved some spell over him; Selene wore dresses and high heels, Faith hated wearing those kind of things, but they seemed to impress Kai.
"I'm Faith Newman, I'm going to be showing you around for a while if you have any questions by all means tell me" Faith said brightly
The girl with turquoise hair grinned at her warmly
"Thanks I'm Selene" she replied
"I think I'm going to like coming here," she added
Before long they bumped into Kai.
"Hey" Faith greeted brightly
Kai looked at the new girl before giving Faith his attention.
"Kai this is Selene, Selene meet Kai" Faith announced
"You're Kai Hiwatari" Selene gasped
"Yeh I guess" he replied before walking off.
"Faith are you and Kai an item?" Selene asked shyly
"You mean are we going out? No way he's my best friend, my best best friend" Faith replied brightly
From that day on Kai rarely said two words to Faith, it felt as if he had completely forgotten about her.
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"Guys tell me honestly do I look like a boy?" Faith asked
Max giggled
"Kind of" he answered
"But you're our friend what's it matter?" he added
"I really don't care what you look like" Ray said sympathetically
"I've always thought you were a tom boy," Tyson teased
Tyson couldn't stop dancing around calling her a tomboy; Faith caught him by the scruff of the neck.
"I'll show you tomboy," she growled balling up her fist.
Tyson wasn't smiling anymore.
"I'll help you with your make over" Hilary suggested grabbing her wrist.
Hilary had given Faith some of her old clothes and did her make up, Faith looked at the transformed figure in the mirror.
"You see it's in keeping with your dark look" Hilary said proudly
Faith admitted that she did look good in her new short black skirt and black off the shoulder top, instead of wearing tons of eyeshadow Hilary had put on eyes liner.
And had put lip-gloss on her lips.
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The moment Faith got on the train to college many boys began to take a lot of interest in her.
"Hey guys," she said brightly
"Whoawh" exclaimed Tyson
"I take everything back, you look great I don't see why you should wear a skirt more often" he added
Faith blushed slightly
"You really do look nice" Max said looking her over
"I agree totally, you look great" Ray complimented
"Thanks guys" she said smiling
It wasn't long before Kai bumped into her; he was walking along with Selene.
"Faith what are you wearing" he giggled
Faith blushed furiously, Kai began to laugh hysterically at her, Faith was fighting to hold the tears back; she ran off pushing Kai out of her way.
Faith sat on a park bench and cried, she felt a hand on her shoulder; she shrugged it off and turned away.
"Go away I don't want to talk to you" she sobbed
"I'm not laughing because you look awful, you look very nice, but I can't understand why you would want to do that to yourself anyway" Kai said apologetically
Faith stood up and was about to walk away when Kai grabbed her in for a hug; Selene was about to walk away, Kai made a grab for Selene's hand, while he comforted his best friend.
Faith opened the door of her apartment and went straight to the bathroom, she wiped off the make up and discarded the clothes onto the floor, and she put on her comfortable jeans and a tight t-shirt.
"That's whom I remember" she said and smiled at the reflection
She went to see what the postman had delivered; there had been a letter from her brother.
Dear sis
Can't wait to see you again, I can still remember our days when we were kids being raised at the church, we had some good times, I hope you're living well in Japan.
Uncle Stanley has told me that you're not so short anymore, and that you look more like mom everyday; come home soon, I miss you a lot.
Good luck in your final exams, I'm glad I'm not taking mine for another year.
With Love Ethan
Faith began to cry for a moment, there was nothing left for her in Japan now that she didn't have her best friend, her thoughts were suddenly disturbed when she heard someone hammering on her door.
She opened it Kai fell into her arms before standing up straight.
"I love you, I really really love you," he smiled
Faith's eyes widened.
"Faith I need your help, how can I tell Selene I love her?" Kai asked running his fingers through his hair.
Faith didn't know what to say, she felt so distraught.
"Ermm…err, just tell her how you feel Kai, I'm sure she'll understand" Faith said trying to stop her voice quivering as if she was going to break out into tears.
"Thanks Faith," he smiled before walking away.
Faith shut the door and slumped to the floor, she buried her head in her hands and cried.