Making A Decision
Chapter 3: Goten
Bra burst through the door at noon, trying to catch her breath. Pan, Videl, and I were just sitting down for lunch. "What's the matter Bra?" I asked as she took a seat next to me in Gohan's empty chair.
"It's Trunks," she gasped. "Read the letter." She shoved a piece of paper in my face.
"What is it?" Pan asked, as her and Videl leaned over my shoulder to read the letter in my hands. 'Dear Bra,' it said. 'Hi! I finally graduated! I'll be home next week, for good this time! My parents are going to throw me a party three days after I get home, so if you, your parents, and Trunks want to come, I'll fill you in on the details when I get home. Can't wait to see you. Give Trunks and Goten my love. Always, Marron.'
Videl looked up. "So? Marron's coming home. Yeah, that's great news, but what does that have to do with Trunks, and why is it so important?" she asked.
I put an arm around Videl. "Oh, my poor, naïve sister-in-law. Doesn't little Panny fill you in on all the latest?"
Pan blushed. "Shut up Uncle Goten," she said.
"Nope, I'm afraid she doesn't. But you two can fill me in," Videl suggested.
Bra turned to me. "Goten? Will you do the honors?"
"Of course." I smiled charmingly. "Our good friend Trunks is head over heels, over the moon, into the sky, and out of the ballpark in love with our other good friend, Marron, who happens to be a now college graduate. Now I'm not sure of the emergency. Bra?"
Bra smiled. "Thank you Goten. Now for the reason I skipped out on my mother's 'delicious' lunch to come visit the Son family. Pan, what are Capsule Corp.'s hours?"
"Six to eight."
"That's right, Six to eight. Hours made strictly by my mother. Hours not to be interrupted, and hours that have only been interrupted twice. Once, when Trunks was born, and twice, at the birth of yours truly. Videl, is this the phone with speakerphone?"
"Yeah."
"Might I use it?" Videl nodded, and Bra walked over to the phone and punched in some numbers. "You have reached the office of the Capsule Corp. president, Trunks Briefs. I'm not in right now, even though it may be our hours. Please leave me a message, and I can get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you an have a nice day."
I stared at Bra in astonishment. "Mr. Trunks Briefs, AKA Mr. Perfect, skipped work?"
Bra nodded. "To buy Marron a present. One that is said to win her heart."
Videl turned to Bra. "Bra, can I please see that letter again?" Bra nodded and handed her Marron's letter. "It says here there's a party. Why didn't Marron just send everyone a letter?"
"Videl, you don't mind if I use your phone again, do you?" Videl shook her head and Bra punched in some more numbers.
"Hello?" a male voice answered.
"Who is this?" Bra asked huffily, tapping her foot on the floor.
"This is Kenichi, Victoria's boyfriend. Who is this?" he asked. Victoria was Marron's roommate.
Bra bit her fingernail. "This is Bra Briefs, Marron's friend. Is she there?"
"I'm afraid not, she's at the mall," Kenichi said. "Should I have her call you back?"
"Yeah, but tell her to call me at Pan's house."
"Got it. Pan's house. Will do. Bye."
"Thanks." Bra hit the button and the conversation ended.
~Next chapter, we finally get to hear from Marron! Review!~
