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Chapter 7: STILLNESS
With a trembling hand she fixes her hair. She looks in the mirror and sighs at what she sees; she does not like it, not at all. She sees a girl who let someone down when they needed her the most. She dries her eyes and puts on a smile. She tries to keep it on, but it is replaced by a frown, and eventually, a sob. The stillness in the room is too much to bear.
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Trunks smiled at his mom and lifted the chopsticks to his mouth. It was two weeks after he and Marron had discovered each other's secrets and he hadn't seen Isis since. Marron was next to him and she smiled at Bulma. Bulma for one was happy to see Trunks happy. They were having a dinner party to celebrate Bra's birthday. The doorbell rung and Bulma got up. "I'll get it," she said. She opened the door and there was Pan. "Hey Panny, you're late." Bulma said giving her a hug. Pan laughed. "Yeah, your daughter here insisted that we go to every store," she said. Bulma laughed and embraced her daughter who was now a year older, and more beautiful. Bra was wearing a black miniskirt and a tight red top. Her jacket was in her hand and Bulma gave her a disapproving look. Bra shrugged and entered the house. A chorus of 'Happy Birthdays and Look the birthday girl' rang out in the air.
She dropped her bags and ran to her father who stood by the window. "Hey daddy," she said. He turned around and smiled. "Happy Birthday Princess." He said giving her a hug. The others looked on at the other side of Vegeta which they had hardly ever seen since they knew him. He smiled and eyed everyone in the room, they looked away. "Well peoples! I think we should just lay back and have a good party!" Bra said. Every one resumed to their talk and eating. Bra went over to Trunks. "Hey guys," she said. "Hey Bra," he said. "Hey Bra," Marron said. She sat down next to Trunks and touched his arm. "How are you feeling?" she asked. "Better, " he said. "How's it going with Marron?" she asked. He nodded. "Everything's fine," he said. They continued to talk for a while and then the doorbell rung again. "I'll get it." Bra said. She got up and went to the door. She opened it and there in front of her was Dr. Tashii and Isis. "Hey doctor! I'm glad you could make it…and…Isis?" Bra asked. Isis smiled and nodded meekly. Bra ushered them inside and she introduced them. When Trunks saw her, he turned away and his heart ached. "Trunks are you ok?" Marron asked him. He nodded weakly. "What's wrong?" she asked again. "I'm fine Marron," he lied. She looked at him and noticed how he had turned away when Isis had entered. "You liked her?" she asked in a shaky voice. Tears formed in his eyes. "I tried to forget about her, but I couldn't-" "You mean you were just using me? You're lucky you can't walk yet…" she muttered angrily getting up. "Marron please don't take it the wrong way!" he said. But she said nothing and walked away. "Marron where are you going?" Bra asked. Marron gave her and icy stare. "Home." She said. "Home? But the party hasn't started yet!" she said. "You never noticed me at other parties, if I wanna leave now what's the big deal? Just tell my parents to fly home, I'm taking the jet." She said. "Hey if this has to do with Trunks, don't take it out on us ok?" Bra said. Pan was looking at them now. "What's going on guys?" she asked. Marron looked at Trunks and then opened the door and left. "What's wrong with her?" Pan asked. Bra looked into the dark night and shrugged. "I don't know…I really don't know…"
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Well I'm soo sorry for the long delay. My computer wasn't working for a while and I couldn't upload crap. So, I'll be typing the next chapter later and I'll post it as soon as I can. Review if you can!!