Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowme, it belongs to its rightful owner, so don't sue me! (I'm broke anyways...)
Chapter 2: Memories
The pictures sliding across my vision didn't interest me. The oustide scenery was the same as always but I couldn't care less. Memories took hold of me and I turned towards my inner eye.
"Mommy! Can I go play in the river?"
My mother lifted her aquamarine eyes from the pile of papers on her desk and looked at me, smiling.
"What is that Fay dear?"
"Can I go play in the river? Its so hot today!"
She frowned and looked outside trough the bay window that gave on our backyard.
"Well, honey... I'm not shure. I have lots of work to do. I won't be able to watch you."
I was ticked. I lifted my hands, fingers appart and stared right back at her.
"But mom! I'm six now! I can swim alone!"
She laughed. This beautiful laugh that inhabited all of my childhood.
"Go ask your dad then if he can watch over you... from the distance."
I was exstatic. There was my big chance. I just hoped my father would agree.
He was outside, fencing. I must've been the only little girl whose father ever sword-parcticed. To me, it was a natural thing, I couldn't imagine my dad without his sword. Well, at least at home. Mom always said he couldn't bring it when we went out and he always sighed, putting it aside, grumbling something about honour and protecting us.
When he felt my presence, he turned around and smiled broadly. His black bangs were wet and plastered to his forehead. In his ruby eyes, I saw the only sparkle I ever cherished. The one that told me I was his only, favorite little girl and that he loved me so much. I jumped in his arms, laughing happily and kissed his sweaty cheek.
"Daddy! You taste salty!"
He laughed and put me down.
"So I do, so I do. What is it Fay?"
"Mom asked me to ask you if you could watch me while I play in the river."
I crossed my fingers behind my back and prayed. He took his chin in his hand and scrached his growing beard.
"Hum... I'm not shure if we can let you go honey."
Once more, I puffed up and stretched my fingers.
"Dad! I'm big now! I can swim all alone!"
He smiled once more and replaced his sword in its sheat.
"Very well. Just wait for me right here, I'm gonna go fetch a towel for you and me."
I jumped and screamed in delight. My dad was going to play with me! I waited patiently outside while my father went inside but he never came out. Wondering, I went back inside and found him with mom in her office, kissing her hungrily.
"Mom! Dad!"
I was outraged. How could my dad do something like this when he promised to come and play in the water!
Surprised, they sepreated, with much regret, and smiled at me.
"Yes dear, I'm coming. 'Was just saying to your mom how much I loved her."
He grinned as my mom slapped him behind the head, laughing.
"You're just and arrogant macho Van Fanel!"
My dad wirled around and grabbed her.
"What if I am miss vice-president of an oh-so big net company Kanzaki?"
I tapped my foot and stared angrily at them two.
"Dad? Can we go now?"
My dad let go of mom and walked me to the river. We played all afternoon...
I smiled at the memory and focused on the outside scenery. Yes, I had been happy...but... But it was all gone now... Tears loomed at the corner of my eyes and I swallowed them back. Now was not the time to cry. Suddenly, I noticed the boy from class, sitting right next in front of me and staring intently. I frowned and he looked away, surprised. I kept him in the corner of my vision for the rest of the ride and was very much intrigued by his staring. Finally, it all came to an end and I was left alone to walk back home. My home...
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