Happiness Will Come

Happiness Will Come
Chapter 12
Xelloss' Decision
By: Tara-Chan

Disclaimers: Slayers belong to the original creators. This fanfic is based of a Korean drama called: Taeyang Un Gadugi: Happiness Will Come. It belongs to the producers of KBS 2. Do not sue me!

Notes: Please ignore the grammatical and spelling errors. Character may be OOC because it's AU. I apologize for all this! Well enjoy and feedbacks are welcomed!

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Zel was stupefied. Did I just hear my best friend say that he got a job with Gaav?? No way. I must be losing my mind. "Excuse me?"

"I said that I got a job with Gaav's company! Theirs happens to be one of the best companies to work for! Anyone that works for them becomes millionaires!" Xelloss enthusiastically rambled.

Zelgadiss didn't say anything.

Xelloss became a bit confused. "Zel? You there? Are you not happy for your best friend?"

Zel tried to regain his composure. He took a deep breath to calm himself. Also he was reminding himself that Xelloss didn't know about the Gaav situation, so he shouldn't jump to conclusion. "I am happy Xel, I am happy that you got a job, but I got to tell you something about Gaav."

Xelloss frowned as he switched sides. "What?"

"It's about Lina. Gaav is her…"

"Biological father…" Xelloss finished up the statement. "I know…so what about it?"

"…Don't you know the history behind it…?"

"Yes…" Xelloss said with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"So you are just gonna work for him even though he's an asshole??"

"Hey. I am just gonna work for him. It's not like I am going to be buddy-buddying with him."

Zel sighed. Can't believe I am hearing this. "Whatever. Bye."

"Oh I see how it is, my only best friend is not happy for me since I got a job offering, by someone you dislike! Zel this is part of the life cycle! Get used to it!" Xelloss angrily said this, and hung up.

Zel stared at the phone for a very long time…

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Filia noticed that Xelloss was a bit pissed after his little conversation with Zel. She decided to ask what's going on. "Xelloss? Is something the matter?"

"Yeah. My best friend is being an asshole to my new job offering." Xelloss crankily spat out.

She frowned. "What are you talking about?"

Xelloss explained the whole thing. He explained how Gaav was Lina's biological father, and the history behind it. He explained how Zel despises him for forcing Lina to come and live with him again. After Xelloss finished explaining the situation, Filia had a trouble expression on her face.

"Xel…" Filia took a deep breath. "I think you should reconsider the whole job offering thing."

"Oh so now I am the bad guy here!" Xel exclaimed. "Now my lover is telling me that I am doing the wrong thing!"

"No it's not that!" She urgently tried to explain. "I just think you will hurt his feelings if you do take the job!"

Xelloss glared at her coldly. "Well I already took it so there is nothing you can do about it!" He grabbed his jacket and stormed out of the room.

Filia stared after him. Few minutes later Gourry and Valgaav came in.

"What's going on Filia?" Gourry asked in a brotherly voice.

"Complicated problems."

Gourry took this in. "Oh I see. Come have some food then! It'll solve the problem!"

Filia and Valgaav sweatdropped. Valgaav already knew what was going on since he sort of eavesdropped on the previous conversation. Still he asked if she wanted to talk about it. Filia shook her head and said thanks. Gourry shrugged and went back to the kitchen. Val followed, but glance backward at the troubled looking girl. Not my business, so I'll stay out of this from now on…

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Xelloss grumbled to himself. He was very unhappy. Xillia was with their real mom doing some mother/daughter activities. I wish that woman would stay out of our lives! She has no rights to invite Xillia to do mother/daughter activities, when she abandoned us! In the meantime what should I do about the job offer situation? I agree that Gaav's an asshole to Lina, but if I change my mind, will I get a job offering this well very soon? I really need the money to support Filia and Xillia. I want to get married, but before all that happens, I need a good steady job. But if I take this job, it'll betray Zelgadiss and Lina both. I don't want to hurt my best friend at all…

Xelloss sighed, as he continued walking down the sidewalk. I am getting nowhere with this… He was about to go back home, when a fancy black BMW came to his side. The door opened and he was that it was Gaav and Phibrizo.

"Why Xelloss! This is a surprise to see you walking around this neighborhood. Why don't you come in the car and we'll give you a ride to wherever you are going." Gaav invited.

Xelloss hesitated. "Sure sir. Why not." He walked up to the black BMW, and got in the backseat.

Gaav and Phibrizo hid evil smile. "So you are still going to work for my company right?"

Xelloss didn't say anything; although he was wondering how Gaav knew that he was debating on that issue.

"Well I do really need a man with a brain. It'd be good to have someone that can outwit Lano Inc. you know."

Xel frowned. Lano Inc.? That sounds familiar. Wait a sec… Then it hit him. That's mom's new husband's company! "You mean that company is your rival?"

"Yep. Lano is my rival to death. So far I've always outwitted him, but he's getting better and better. So I need someone with a good brain and someone recommended you." Gaav smiled warmly to him, although inside he was laughing evilly.

So. He's mom's husband eh? If I work for Gaav, then I can make that company go down the drain, and then mom and Lano will suffer! Xelloss grinned maliciously. That'd be fun to watch. She deserves it a lot! Xelloss took a deep breath. "Why not sir. I would love to help you out. I am your loyal worker till death!"

Gaav and Phibrizo smiled. "Thata boy son! You definitely know how to make an old man like me happy! Now let's celebrate! Let's go to a bar and get drunk! My treat!"

Xelloss nodded. "That'd be really nice sir. Thank you."

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Xel came to Filia's house late. Filia was waiting outside, worrying sick. I hope my comment didn't really affect him. She waited a few minutes later and saw a drunk Xelloss walking over to her. He walked up to her and gave him his goofiest smile. "Evenin' Filia. How's my baby doing?" He tried to hug her, but Filia shoved him away.

"Why on earth did you go drinking??"

"Too celebrate. I've decided to take that job. That made Gaav happy…so he buy…" Xel slurred on his words.

"WHAT!!" Filia was not happy. "Xelloss! Snap out of it! Tell me you are kidding me!"

"I am not. Now Filia…I want to ask you something." He clumsily got on his knee and dug out a velvet box from somewhere in his pocket. "Filia Gabrieve, will you take this honor to be my wife?" He opened the velvet box and there in the box, was a gorgeous ring. The band was gold, and it had a normal sized diamond in the middle. Sapphire gems were surrounding the diamond. The ring itself was breathtaking.

All anger disappeared from Filia as she saw the ring. Tears came to her eyes and she bent down on her knees to reach eye level with him. "Yes. I'd never want to be anything other than your wife!"

Xelloss sobered a bit and smiled. He got the ring out of the box and gently slipped it on her left ring finger. It fitted her perfectly. He took the now empty box and stuck it back in his pocket. He stood up and helped her got off from the ground. "I love you Filia." He than leaned over and gave her a kiss that could be died for. Filia enthusiastically kissed him back and they stood like that for a long time.

After they stopped kissing, Xelloss hugged her and stroked her hair. "Don't worry. I know what I am doing. Zelgadiss will understand later. Now that I got a good job, we'll get married soon and we'll live happily for the rest of our lives." He gently whispered and Filia hugged him back with all her might. "There's nothing more than I ask for at all!"

AN: Okay! Yes it is totally OOC!! I am sorry!! ;;.