Heero buzzed the ringer to big brick mansion that was quite close to
his own house. The gates slowly swung open and a girl with long, brown hair
appeared to greet him. She wore a blue halter top with black leather pants
that day. Heero noticed the many jewelry on her body as they all shimmered
in the sunlight. The girl turned out to Relena, a girl he has been dating
for more than 3 months already. As he bent over to kiss her glossy pink
lips, Relena held his arms and lead him into the mansion.
Every moment to Heero with Relena made him feel lucky and special. But today was an even better day and extra special too. As the two entered the door, Relena's brother was sitting calmly in a sofa. Heero and Relena perched on two old-fashion chairs nearest to them and got Milliardo's attention.
"Brother, Heero has something to tell you." said Relena a little nervous. While she was talking she looked over to Heero. And with his half grin it gave her more courage to continue. "Relena and I are going to get married in a week. We were hoping that by starting today, we can get the whole wedding arranged." Milliardo just sat there showing no expression on his face. He then reached over to the little glass coffee table beside him for his cup of tea. As he sipped a couple gulps of his tea, Relena showed irritation in her face. But once Milliardo put down the cup with a loud "clack" he looked up at the two. His eyes moved from Heero, who gave a glare at him, to Relena. His eyes were fixed on Relena when he said, " Relena, I don't think it's a good idea to get marry so soon, and especially to this man," and he stares at Heero. "Relena, why waste your life with this man when you could have married Kevin Rosette, a wealthy merchant's son whom I've introduced you to?"
"I'm sorry, but my decision is made. We are getting married!"
"Little sister, I just don't want you to get hurt. Or get in the wrong hands." as he once more looks up at Heero, " I can't trust him."
"Why can't you! You're always so damn protective of me! I can make my own decisions now and I'm going to marry him whether you like it or not!"
Milliardo fell down onto his sofa after Relena's back talk. Then he looked angrily at her and says in a low voice that was almost as quiet as a whisper, " So you want to marry him, eh? Do---do as you please! But I've warned you, Relena! Falling in love has no good ending." He darts a threatening look at Heero before he went upstairs to his room, as if warning that if anything happens to Relena there will be regretful consequences.
"I'm sorry if the whole situation turned out worse than planned." Relena said as she put her hands around Heero's while walking into the busy streets of Tokyo. "Relena," whispered Heero and stopped to gaze into her eyes, "Are you sure this is what you want." She looked at him with confusion but then gave out a gentle chuckle, "Of course, isn't that what you want to?" He pulled his hands out of his trouser pockets and held both of her hands. "If you can argue with your brother that cares about you a lot, then I'd definitely willing to marry you."
*
Days have passed and Relena spent relentless hours in sending out invitations to people, give out orders for food, rent an area for the wedding party, and made sure all her bridesmaids and other people were going to be there. She also had to find the perfect wedding dress, hire a professional cosmetic person to do her hair and make-up. As for Heero, he was to hire a camera man who would be there to shoot the whole wedding process, find a church that he wanted the wedding held at, buy the rings, and prepare his own suit for the big day.
The two worked so hard each day that they never had time to see each other until the wedding. But to both of them, the hard work and longing for the other would soon pay off. Milliardo slowly started to accept the fact that Heero would soon become his brother-in-law. He would always put in some efforts to help them with the wedding. He decided that they would go to Hawaii for whole month for their honey moon. He also decided what kind of little entertainment and games there would be at the party also. Most of the games were played with the bride and groom. He also picked out love songs that the two would dance to at the party. All his friends jokingly said that Milliardo was more anxious about the wedding than his own sister. He grunted at it but deep inside he was excited all over for he had looked forward for his own sister's marriage, even if she was going to marry to someone he distrusts.
*
The day came and everyone was anxious to see the bride and broom. The church, which were decorated by hired wedding planners, was quickly filled. Outside in front of the church's stairway was a great black limousine decorated with pink ribbons, and on the bumper were little bells that would ring happily when the couples drove off to their honey moon.
Relena was in a room where two people were applying her make-up, and putting on all the parts of the dress on her. When she wanted to go to the restroom as an excuse to take a sneak peek at the people sitting, Kevin appeared. She looked at him for she did not remembering inviting him to the wedding. "May I talk to you outside at the back of the church?" Relena reluctantly walked but with Kevin' s strong arms on hers helped the two reach the outside in no time. Heero noticed all this tugging when he had wanted to visit Relena at the room. So he followed them out.
"Let go of me, Kevin!" Relena screamed as she tugged to be released. Then Kevin went straight to his point. "Relena, I know that you're mad at me for dumping you and going out with another woman, but marrying Heero to just get even with me isn't worth it!" Relena pushed him a great distance away from him and then said, "Then why did you come here when your precious Linda is awaiting your presence." "We broke up months ago. I just then found out how much I loved you and how much I needed you by my side." "Lies! Lies! Please, no more. Go away!" Relena screamed hysterically, "So what if I'm using him as a replacement for you. I know that he won't treat me the same way you did to me!"
Behind the shades of a sycamore tree was Heero, listening attentively and filled with anger. "So, this was her idea? To marry me just to get back at her ex-boyfriend, Kevin. No wonder she wanted to get married so unexpectedly and soon." Heero thought in his mind. Just then he left the church with gloom, but he would not let his disappointment show.
Relena asked around about Heero's whereabouts but no one had seen him. She panicked as she desperately opened different doors but closed them with disappointment. Her face turned pale as she walked back to her room as she looked down at the ground. "Where could he have gone?" she asked in her mind. Then Milliardo appeared with some friends. As if her hands had a mind of her own it quickly grasped him and pulled him into the little room. "Relena what is the meaning of this?" he asked bewildered.
"OK, where is he?" she asked with urgency.
"Where is who?"
"Heero! I know you dislike him, but if you're hiding him away from me just to prevent our marriage, you'll be sorry!"
"Relena! What has gone into you? Why would I help you guys plan parts of the wedding and act happy right now if I disdain this very moment?"
Relena's express softened and released Milliardo's tuxedo. "Well, Heero has not been seen lately and the wedding ceremony is about to begin."
"Well the last time I saw my brother-in-law was at his hotel getting ready. Maybe he's still there." Relena's eyes became wide open as she found a chance of hope. Then she looked at Milliardo, "Lend me your car. I'll be back soon. Hold the ceremony for a while, 'kay ?"
And with that she dashed out into the streets in her wedding dress, ignoring the people who were greeting her and asking where she's going. Keys into the car, engine roaring, she zoomed into the highway. Minutes passed and she finally made it to Heero's hotel. It was the Cruben Las Hotel that was newly built. She stepped out of the car, catching more attention. As she stepped onto the red carpet, the doorman opened the door for her and stared at her in wonder. Then he shook it off and asked if she wanted her car parked in a safe place. "No, I won't be long." was all she said as she gazed at the inside of the building. She pushed the button "up" for the elevator and entered. Floor 6 was pushed afterwards, as she frantically clicked for the doors to be closed. The lift slowly went up and she was out of patience. So she thought of another way to get to the sixth floor and fast. She kicked open the top opening and lifted herself on top of the elevator. It went up extra slow so she was able to keep her balance. Then she saw a ladder going upward and started to climb it. Her dress flowed behind her. The words "six" was painted onto the wall and she knew that that was her floor. Relena with all her strength tried to pry open the door, but it did not budge. So she tried kicking it a few times. No use. The elevator was still three floors below her, so she hanged on to the ladder, knowing that the only way was to use the lift. She waited as it came up still two floors from her and was about to jump towards it when she spied cut wires that still had electricity. Relena grabbed it and shocked the doors with them. Sparks flew out but it worked, the door immediately opened and she jumped out. A security guard who was going to eat his chocolate donut, when he saw a woman coming out of petrified doors. "Uh, is the elevator broken?" he asked half dazed. "No, just the doors." Relena coolly said as if nothing had happened without even looking at him.
She then pushed away the doors and met a hall filled with doors. She slowly ran around looking for room 3156. Alone, with silence in the endless halls, she hopelessly looked for Heero. 3149, 3150, 3151.... But still not the one she was looking for. Her footsteps echoed after her, and she held her dress slightly up to run faster. Relena's heart thumped louder as she finally reached door 3156! As Relena caught her breath she opened the door slightly. Then she heard a woman's voice, so she thrust open the door and found Heero in bed with another woman! Her eyes filled with rage at the sight. Heero only glared at her with hatred and a false happy grin. "Do you mind? We're kind of busy here," the woman said as she laid her head on Heero's chest.
Relena retreated out of the room nodded her head repeatedly, hurt. Then she looked at Heero, "So, this is the kind of person you are? Fine!" and she fled from the sight.
She ran out into the streets forgetting the car. She ran against the wind as soft gusts blew away tears from her eyes. Ran with the speed of light ignoring all the eyes staring at her. But suddenly her heels from her wedding shoes broke off and she toppled over. Getting up, she embraced herself and looked around through blurry eyes.
*
The people at the church were getting rowdy and impatient. They asked where the bride and groom were and filled the room with loud conversation. Milliardo and others were trying to calm everyone down, but with no effect. "Where can they be?" Milliardo asked himself, "It's been an hour already. Looks like I'll have to do some searching myself" As he reached for his jacket someone outside yelled that the bride was there. Milliardo thought that Relena must have found him. When he went outside he found Relena with her arms folded and her mascara dripping onto her cheeks. Heero was nowhere with her. As she slowly walked up to where Milliardo was standing she turned to everyone, "The wedding is off you may go home now, sorry for the disappointment."
When the crowd heard her they started in loud murmurs and conversation on what was going on. Relena, annoyed with the whispers, she shouted loudly, "People lets go, didn't I make myself clear? The wedding is off! Get the fuck out of here!" When no one budged from their discussion she decided to leave instead. Milliardo caught her hand before she could step down onto the streets. "Relena, what has happened? Why isn't Heero with you?" Relena flung her hand free and continued walking. With her back turned on him she said, "Don't ask, I don't want to ever hear his name again!.
*
Relena gloomily strolled down the streets of Hong Kong, and still wearing her wedding dress. She passed drunken strippers in the streets and lustful men. One guy, checking her out, decided to talk to her. "Hey, girl. Why you out here so late? There's lots of bad guys out here. Tell you what, I'll take you home and...." Before he could finish his sentence she punched him in the face and took his arm and flung him onto the ground. His friend saw how feisty she was so he grabbed her by the stomach and she struggled to get loose. Another man was heading towards her but she right kicked him in the penis. The man fell down moaning and grabbing his crotch. Then Relena elbowed the guy holding her and then turned around to face him. He was yelping and holding his ribs. Relena did a final kick in the face and landed on the ground, K-O!
As they ran away from her, a crowd people who stopped to watch her in action started to run away from her too when she looked at them, afraid that she'll attack one them at any moment. She wiped dust from her dress and was going to cross the street when she spotted a Tarot Reading place. Relena thought for a moment but jerked into the place with her heavy gown after her.
Someone was already there sitting on a chair as if were waiting for Relena to finally come in. Relena looked around first. The room had a calm and spiritual feeling since the room was dark and full of purplish curtains with stars and horoscopes. Near the window pains were decks of tarot reading cards and good luck charms. Not wanting to look nosey she gleamed over to the lady with a bandana over her head and heavy makeup.
"You are?" asked Relena.
"Call me Madam Bensaille," the lady said under thick, furry eyelashes, "It seems that I feel lucky to have run into you in a time of need."
Relena looked at her wondering if she really knew what happened, "I want to see my future" "Ahh yes! So do all of us!" Madam Bensaille said with widened eyes.
Cards were then drawn out and Relena was anxious to know what they all meant. The madam looked at the cards with pity and sucked her teeth repeatedly which made her even more nervous.
"Why you're the first person in years to get such bad luck cards. Each hold a future of disappointment and the worse of luck."
"Like I didn't get enough already." said in an annoyed and depressed tone.
"It seems that there's something that is causing you to have this fate."
"Yes?"
"And this person is very close to you in relationship and you just had a fight with the person haven't you?"
"I wouldn't really call it a fight," Now she wondered if the madam meant Kevin or Heero who was giving her the worse of luck. She did had a conflict with both of them. "But today.."
"Wait a minute miss," The Madam said interrupting her, "There's one more card still left to be drawn. If it's the card of death miss, I feel sorry for you."
Relena clutched her fist as the card was slowly drawn. When Madam Bensaille lifted the card up it revealed the wheel of fortune. Relena looked at the card carefully not believing that it was not the card of death. The sky had turned dark and less people were seem outside. "This card gives you the opportunity to change your luck, but you must wait for three years."
"O I really hope so. Well I should really get going now. How much do I owe you?"
"Hmm, since it took over 20 minutes, that'll be $500.98, please."
"What!" Relena looked at her with bewilderment. Then without thinking she thrust her wedding ring at her, "Here, and keep the change. I won't be needing that anymore." The madam looked at the ring with satisfaction.
Then she walked out of the place and waved at a taxi. Relena dragged her dress over to the cab and threw away her head piece. "The airport please, I'm going to Tokyo."
Every moment to Heero with Relena made him feel lucky and special. But today was an even better day and extra special too. As the two entered the door, Relena's brother was sitting calmly in a sofa. Heero and Relena perched on two old-fashion chairs nearest to them and got Milliardo's attention.
"Brother, Heero has something to tell you." said Relena a little nervous. While she was talking she looked over to Heero. And with his half grin it gave her more courage to continue. "Relena and I are going to get married in a week. We were hoping that by starting today, we can get the whole wedding arranged." Milliardo just sat there showing no expression on his face. He then reached over to the little glass coffee table beside him for his cup of tea. As he sipped a couple gulps of his tea, Relena showed irritation in her face. But once Milliardo put down the cup with a loud "clack" he looked up at the two. His eyes moved from Heero, who gave a glare at him, to Relena. His eyes were fixed on Relena when he said, " Relena, I don't think it's a good idea to get marry so soon, and especially to this man," and he stares at Heero. "Relena, why waste your life with this man when you could have married Kevin Rosette, a wealthy merchant's son whom I've introduced you to?"
"I'm sorry, but my decision is made. We are getting married!"
"Little sister, I just don't want you to get hurt. Or get in the wrong hands." as he once more looks up at Heero, " I can't trust him."
"Why can't you! You're always so damn protective of me! I can make my own decisions now and I'm going to marry him whether you like it or not!"
Milliardo fell down onto his sofa after Relena's back talk. Then he looked angrily at her and says in a low voice that was almost as quiet as a whisper, " So you want to marry him, eh? Do---do as you please! But I've warned you, Relena! Falling in love has no good ending." He darts a threatening look at Heero before he went upstairs to his room, as if warning that if anything happens to Relena there will be regretful consequences.
"I'm sorry if the whole situation turned out worse than planned." Relena said as she put her hands around Heero's while walking into the busy streets of Tokyo. "Relena," whispered Heero and stopped to gaze into her eyes, "Are you sure this is what you want." She looked at him with confusion but then gave out a gentle chuckle, "Of course, isn't that what you want to?" He pulled his hands out of his trouser pockets and held both of her hands. "If you can argue with your brother that cares about you a lot, then I'd definitely willing to marry you."
*
Days have passed and Relena spent relentless hours in sending out invitations to people, give out orders for food, rent an area for the wedding party, and made sure all her bridesmaids and other people were going to be there. She also had to find the perfect wedding dress, hire a professional cosmetic person to do her hair and make-up. As for Heero, he was to hire a camera man who would be there to shoot the whole wedding process, find a church that he wanted the wedding held at, buy the rings, and prepare his own suit for the big day.
The two worked so hard each day that they never had time to see each other until the wedding. But to both of them, the hard work and longing for the other would soon pay off. Milliardo slowly started to accept the fact that Heero would soon become his brother-in-law. He would always put in some efforts to help them with the wedding. He decided that they would go to Hawaii for whole month for their honey moon. He also decided what kind of little entertainment and games there would be at the party also. Most of the games were played with the bride and groom. He also picked out love songs that the two would dance to at the party. All his friends jokingly said that Milliardo was more anxious about the wedding than his own sister. He grunted at it but deep inside he was excited all over for he had looked forward for his own sister's marriage, even if she was going to marry to someone he distrusts.
*
The day came and everyone was anxious to see the bride and broom. The church, which were decorated by hired wedding planners, was quickly filled. Outside in front of the church's stairway was a great black limousine decorated with pink ribbons, and on the bumper were little bells that would ring happily when the couples drove off to their honey moon.
Relena was in a room where two people were applying her make-up, and putting on all the parts of the dress on her. When she wanted to go to the restroom as an excuse to take a sneak peek at the people sitting, Kevin appeared. She looked at him for she did not remembering inviting him to the wedding. "May I talk to you outside at the back of the church?" Relena reluctantly walked but with Kevin' s strong arms on hers helped the two reach the outside in no time. Heero noticed all this tugging when he had wanted to visit Relena at the room. So he followed them out.
"Let go of me, Kevin!" Relena screamed as she tugged to be released. Then Kevin went straight to his point. "Relena, I know that you're mad at me for dumping you and going out with another woman, but marrying Heero to just get even with me isn't worth it!" Relena pushed him a great distance away from him and then said, "Then why did you come here when your precious Linda is awaiting your presence." "We broke up months ago. I just then found out how much I loved you and how much I needed you by my side." "Lies! Lies! Please, no more. Go away!" Relena screamed hysterically, "So what if I'm using him as a replacement for you. I know that he won't treat me the same way you did to me!"
Behind the shades of a sycamore tree was Heero, listening attentively and filled with anger. "So, this was her idea? To marry me just to get back at her ex-boyfriend, Kevin. No wonder she wanted to get married so unexpectedly and soon." Heero thought in his mind. Just then he left the church with gloom, but he would not let his disappointment show.
Relena asked around about Heero's whereabouts but no one had seen him. She panicked as she desperately opened different doors but closed them with disappointment. Her face turned pale as she walked back to her room as she looked down at the ground. "Where could he have gone?" she asked in her mind. Then Milliardo appeared with some friends. As if her hands had a mind of her own it quickly grasped him and pulled him into the little room. "Relena what is the meaning of this?" he asked bewildered.
"OK, where is he?" she asked with urgency.
"Where is who?"
"Heero! I know you dislike him, but if you're hiding him away from me just to prevent our marriage, you'll be sorry!"
"Relena! What has gone into you? Why would I help you guys plan parts of the wedding and act happy right now if I disdain this very moment?"
Relena's express softened and released Milliardo's tuxedo. "Well, Heero has not been seen lately and the wedding ceremony is about to begin."
"Well the last time I saw my brother-in-law was at his hotel getting ready. Maybe he's still there." Relena's eyes became wide open as she found a chance of hope. Then she looked at Milliardo, "Lend me your car. I'll be back soon. Hold the ceremony for a while, 'kay ?"
And with that she dashed out into the streets in her wedding dress, ignoring the people who were greeting her and asking where she's going. Keys into the car, engine roaring, she zoomed into the highway. Minutes passed and she finally made it to Heero's hotel. It was the Cruben Las Hotel that was newly built. She stepped out of the car, catching more attention. As she stepped onto the red carpet, the doorman opened the door for her and stared at her in wonder. Then he shook it off and asked if she wanted her car parked in a safe place. "No, I won't be long." was all she said as she gazed at the inside of the building. She pushed the button "up" for the elevator and entered. Floor 6 was pushed afterwards, as she frantically clicked for the doors to be closed. The lift slowly went up and she was out of patience. So she thought of another way to get to the sixth floor and fast. She kicked open the top opening and lifted herself on top of the elevator. It went up extra slow so she was able to keep her balance. Then she saw a ladder going upward and started to climb it. Her dress flowed behind her. The words "six" was painted onto the wall and she knew that that was her floor. Relena with all her strength tried to pry open the door, but it did not budge. So she tried kicking it a few times. No use. The elevator was still three floors below her, so she hanged on to the ladder, knowing that the only way was to use the lift. She waited as it came up still two floors from her and was about to jump towards it when she spied cut wires that still had electricity. Relena grabbed it and shocked the doors with them. Sparks flew out but it worked, the door immediately opened and she jumped out. A security guard who was going to eat his chocolate donut, when he saw a woman coming out of petrified doors. "Uh, is the elevator broken?" he asked half dazed. "No, just the doors." Relena coolly said as if nothing had happened without even looking at him.
She then pushed away the doors and met a hall filled with doors. She slowly ran around looking for room 3156. Alone, with silence in the endless halls, she hopelessly looked for Heero. 3149, 3150, 3151.... But still not the one she was looking for. Her footsteps echoed after her, and she held her dress slightly up to run faster. Relena's heart thumped louder as she finally reached door 3156! As Relena caught her breath she opened the door slightly. Then she heard a woman's voice, so she thrust open the door and found Heero in bed with another woman! Her eyes filled with rage at the sight. Heero only glared at her with hatred and a false happy grin. "Do you mind? We're kind of busy here," the woman said as she laid her head on Heero's chest.
Relena retreated out of the room nodded her head repeatedly, hurt. Then she looked at Heero, "So, this is the kind of person you are? Fine!" and she fled from the sight.
She ran out into the streets forgetting the car. She ran against the wind as soft gusts blew away tears from her eyes. Ran with the speed of light ignoring all the eyes staring at her. But suddenly her heels from her wedding shoes broke off and she toppled over. Getting up, she embraced herself and looked around through blurry eyes.
*
The people at the church were getting rowdy and impatient. They asked where the bride and groom were and filled the room with loud conversation. Milliardo and others were trying to calm everyone down, but with no effect. "Where can they be?" Milliardo asked himself, "It's been an hour already. Looks like I'll have to do some searching myself" As he reached for his jacket someone outside yelled that the bride was there. Milliardo thought that Relena must have found him. When he went outside he found Relena with her arms folded and her mascara dripping onto her cheeks. Heero was nowhere with her. As she slowly walked up to where Milliardo was standing she turned to everyone, "The wedding is off you may go home now, sorry for the disappointment."
When the crowd heard her they started in loud murmurs and conversation on what was going on. Relena, annoyed with the whispers, she shouted loudly, "People lets go, didn't I make myself clear? The wedding is off! Get the fuck out of here!" When no one budged from their discussion she decided to leave instead. Milliardo caught her hand before she could step down onto the streets. "Relena, what has happened? Why isn't Heero with you?" Relena flung her hand free and continued walking. With her back turned on him she said, "Don't ask, I don't want to ever hear his name again!.
*
Relena gloomily strolled down the streets of Hong Kong, and still wearing her wedding dress. She passed drunken strippers in the streets and lustful men. One guy, checking her out, decided to talk to her. "Hey, girl. Why you out here so late? There's lots of bad guys out here. Tell you what, I'll take you home and...." Before he could finish his sentence she punched him in the face and took his arm and flung him onto the ground. His friend saw how feisty she was so he grabbed her by the stomach and she struggled to get loose. Another man was heading towards her but she right kicked him in the penis. The man fell down moaning and grabbing his crotch. Then Relena elbowed the guy holding her and then turned around to face him. He was yelping and holding his ribs. Relena did a final kick in the face and landed on the ground, K-O!
As they ran away from her, a crowd people who stopped to watch her in action started to run away from her too when she looked at them, afraid that she'll attack one them at any moment. She wiped dust from her dress and was going to cross the street when she spotted a Tarot Reading place. Relena thought for a moment but jerked into the place with her heavy gown after her.
Someone was already there sitting on a chair as if were waiting for Relena to finally come in. Relena looked around first. The room had a calm and spiritual feeling since the room was dark and full of purplish curtains with stars and horoscopes. Near the window pains were decks of tarot reading cards and good luck charms. Not wanting to look nosey she gleamed over to the lady with a bandana over her head and heavy makeup.
"You are?" asked Relena.
"Call me Madam Bensaille," the lady said under thick, furry eyelashes, "It seems that I feel lucky to have run into you in a time of need."
Relena looked at her wondering if she really knew what happened, "I want to see my future" "Ahh yes! So do all of us!" Madam Bensaille said with widened eyes.
Cards were then drawn out and Relena was anxious to know what they all meant. The madam looked at the cards with pity and sucked her teeth repeatedly which made her even more nervous.
"Why you're the first person in years to get such bad luck cards. Each hold a future of disappointment and the worse of luck."
"Like I didn't get enough already." said in an annoyed and depressed tone.
"It seems that there's something that is causing you to have this fate."
"Yes?"
"And this person is very close to you in relationship and you just had a fight with the person haven't you?"
"I wouldn't really call it a fight," Now she wondered if the madam meant Kevin or Heero who was giving her the worse of luck. She did had a conflict with both of them. "But today.."
"Wait a minute miss," The Madam said interrupting her, "There's one more card still left to be drawn. If it's the card of death miss, I feel sorry for you."
Relena clutched her fist as the card was slowly drawn. When Madam Bensaille lifted the card up it revealed the wheel of fortune. Relena looked at the card carefully not believing that it was not the card of death. The sky had turned dark and less people were seem outside. "This card gives you the opportunity to change your luck, but you must wait for three years."
"O I really hope so. Well I should really get going now. How much do I owe you?"
"Hmm, since it took over 20 minutes, that'll be $500.98, please."
"What!" Relena looked at her with bewilderment. Then without thinking she thrust her wedding ring at her, "Here, and keep the change. I won't be needing that anymore." The madam looked at the ring with satisfaction.
Then she walked out of the place and waved at a taxi. Relena dragged her dress over to the cab and threw away her head piece. "The airport please, I'm going to Tokyo."
