Learning to Live Again
By: Faye_Valentine00
Faye_Valentine00@hotmail.com
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I hope you enjoy this fic. I liked writing it. I think there are 7 chapters total so please read and review! :)
Disclaimer - The character in this fic do not belong to me! :-P
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**** 2 Weeks Later ****
"So Ms Mori.(A/N: Pans married name) How do you like it here at Capsule Corp?" Kyoko was the marketing manager and from my first day, she'd always taken the time to make me feel at home.
"I love it. I can't believe I am going to say this but it feels great to get up every morning and have somewhere to go."
"Okay Pan. If you ever need anything, just ask. You're doing great." I saw something catch her eye over my shoulder so she smiled quickly and walked away.
"So you really like it her?" Upon hearing Trunks voice behind me, I nkew why Kyoko had made such a quick escape.
I turned around and smiled brightly. Although the loss of Robert stilled weighed heavily on my heart, everytime I went out or came to work, it got a little eaiser to do so. I finally was finding hope and promise that my life would go on even though Robert died.
"Yes. I love it! Thanks so much Trunks-kun.... Ummmm... I mean Mr. Briefs." I usually did not see Trunks when I was working so I completely forgot that I shouldn't be calling him by his first name. My face suddenly felt red hot from blushing when all the people in the office turned to me in shock.
It was obvious that Trunks was trying hard not to react in front of his employees but after knowing him my entire life, it was impossible to miss the laughter dancing in his eyes. Once everyone seemed to turn away, he winked playfully. We'd tried not to let anyone in the office know how close my family was with the Briefs because then they may question how I'd gotten the job.
"Ms. Mori, can I please see you in my office?"
All eyes in the office turned to us again and then looked at me with a shocked form of pity. I was positive that they thought I was in trouble so I really played it up.
"Ummm... yes, sir." I bowed respectfully and then followed him silently to his office. Once the door was closed behind us, we both burst into laughter. "I swear, if you ever tell anyone that I bowed to you, I will kick your ass."
"Is that a challange?"
We laughed again before Trunks got serious. "I know we haven't talked about this in a while but I want to know how you're doing. You seem happier but are you really?"
I sighed and turned towards the window in thought with my back to him. "Sometimes I get sad, or cry but for the most part I am happier. I have you to thank for that Trunks. You made me realize that I couldn't just curl up and die. *sigh* Thank you for everything. I don't know what I would have done without you..." I trailed off.
In my silence, I felt two strong arms wrap around me tightly from behind and Trunks rested his chin on my shoulder.
"You're welcome Pan. I just want you to be happy."
"Thank you."
"Okay Pan. I want to ask you something serious okay? And I want you to answer me honestly."
In utter confusion, I turned to face Trunks and nodded slowly.
"Okay. I have to travel to America to attend a buisness trip for 8 days starting next Friday. I am supposed to attend a series of dumb parties and meetings and such. Anyways, I need to take someone with me who could attend all those boring meeting with me and I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather go with than you. Would you like to come?"
My mind was spinning. Trunks just asked me to be his date at a conference in America and by the way he asked it made me think that this trip would be something beyond friendship. It sounded like a date.
"Are you inviting me as a friend or as a date?" I felt sort of silly asking him so point blank but I felt it better to know the truth from the start.
Trunks dropped his gaze from me and looked shy suddenly. If I didn't know better, I'd have sworn her was blushing. "Ummm... well... as a date."
Wow. Thats the only thought that came to my head. Wow. Part of me instantly wanted to say yes. With Robert gone, I was lonely and maybe seeing someone would help. On the other hand, my husband had only been dead 3 months. Was I ready to move on so soon? Another issue was that this date was with Trunks. Between sparring and work, I saw him almost everyday and we'd gotten closer now then we'd ever been. If I needed to laugh or cry, he was always there for me. We were both adults so our age difference didn't matter anymore but was I willing to attempt a relationship with him and risk our friendship if things fell through?
This was a hard and completely unexpected question for me to answer but all the same, I was definetly flattered. What should I do?
"Well Trunks. My answer is..."
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Next Chapter - What will Pan say? Will they be off to America or will she decide to wait longer. Please Read and Review!
