Moments later...
Haruka's red Ferrari pulls up to a three hour parking meter at Tokyo's downtown shopping plaza. Haruka and Usagi get out of the vehicle and Haruka walks up to the parking meter and put a few coins in it.
"So are you going shopping Ruka-chan?" Usagi asks placing her purse on her shoulder.
Haruka flashes a smile at her then replies, "Maybe, just come on."
They both walk down the street amongst the hundreds of tourist and shoppers. Haruka spots the store she was looking for and hastily grabs Usagi's hand.
"This is the place." Haruka denotes walking inside the building.
Usagi's eyes expand as they browse the luxurious fine jewelry store. "When do you shop for expensive jewelry Haruka?"
"Haruka shrugs, "I usually don't."
Usagi looks at the expansive jewelry with awe. Haruka gestures her dazzled friend over to her side.
"So what do you think?" Haruka points at a five-karat diamond engagement ring with a gold band.
"Wow that's gorgeous. Are you suggesting something Ruka-chan?" Usagi looks up at the taller girl.
"Well, I want to ask Michiru to marry me." Usagi looks at her best friend surprisingly then asks, "When?"
"Well Michiru wants to go out to dinner tomorrow night. She says she has something important to tell me. So I figure tomorrow night is the perfect time to ask her to marry me. I've been thinking about it for a long time now."
"Oh I see," Usagi adds then turns and look back the ring in the glass case.
"Don't you think it's a bit expensive? I mean its $2000." Usagi smirks and arches an eyebrow.
Haruka shrugs then states, "Well money isn't an issue. You know I make over 500 grand a year car racing and in endorsements or have you forgotten kitten?" Haruka teases.
Usagi laughs nervously and places her arms behind her head. "Oh yeah I forgot Ms. Superstar Racer."
"Well if you are serious; I think you should get the ring. Michiru will love it. It's so her."
"You sure it's the perfect one?" Usagi nods.
Haruka gestures the sales clerk over to her and purchases the ring.
"So where do you want to eat lunch at kitten?" Haruka asks.
Usagi smiles brightly and grabs the taller girl's arm in response, "How about that new Italian restaurant 'Rafael's?"
Haruka chuckles lightly. "Sure thing kitten," Haruka said as they walk out the jewelry store.
******
Next day
Haruka and Michiru walks into the fining dining seafood restaurant at 7pm. Michiru is wearing a black spaghetti strap silk dress and designer heels; while her date is wearing a white silk shirt with a black jacket and matching black fitted slacks. The hostess gestures them to follow her to their table.
Haruka pulls out the chair for her aqua-haired lover before taking her own seat across the table from Michiru. The hostess hands both women a menu then says, "A waiter will be over soon." Both women nod.
Haruka slyly touches her jack pocket to make sure the ring is still there.
"It has been a long time since we've eaten here," Michiru adds glancing though the menu.
"Yes too long," Haruka answers back.
"Shall we order first before starting our conversation?" Michiru asks closing her menu and turning her eyes towards her lover.
"Of course," Haruka leans back in her chair. She is a little nervous and curious as to what Michiru wanted to tell her. A brown-haired waiter approaches their table. "Good evening, I am Shoji your waiter this evening," the young man bows.
"Are you two lovely ladies ready to order?"
Haruka gestures for Michiru to order first. "Yes, I will have the lobster and asparagus with a martini to drink." The violinist hands over her menu.
"And I'll have the shrimp scampi special, house salad and glass of white wine." The waiter takes Haruka's menu and bows. "I'll be back with your drinks."
Haruka leans back in her chair and folds her arms across her chest. "So you wanted to tell me something important?" The dusty blonde asks.
"Michiru looks at her star crossed lover and says, "Yes there is something important I want to tell you."
The waiter suddenly appears and places the drinks on the table. "Your entrees will be done shortly." The waiter nods before leaving.
Michiru cups the wine glass and brings the beverage to glossy red lips and sips the cool liquid. Haruka peers at her seductively and smirks before picking up her own glass of wine.
Michiru slowly puts the drink down on the dining table. "Ruka, since I transferred to another university there has been..." The violinist started but is quickly interrupted by her counterpart.
"Wait Michi, before you say anymore; there is something I want to give you." Haruka's left hand enters her jacket pocket and reveals a tiny box. Michiru's eyebrows raise a notch as she removes the jewelry box from her lover's hand.
"Haruka what is..?" The wind senshi shakes her head. "Don't speak just open it."
Michiru looks blankly at the tiny box and her hand quivers as to moves to open it. Haruka smiles at her nervously. Slowly she opens the box and her eyes widen as she gawks at the expensive ring. She is speechless.
"Ruka I-I don't know what to say to this?" Haruka reaches across the table and gently touches her companion's cheek. Her heart beating faster than any speeding race car she has driven.
"Say you will marry me and be with me forever?" The dusty blonde smiles; her eyes filled with want and desire.
Michiru sighs and closes the box. She grabs Haruka's hand and places the box in the center of her sweaty palm. Michiru encircles Haruka's hand with her own and lower her eyes toward the table.
"I can't..I can not marry you." She couldn't bring herself to look at the blonde's eyes as a lump forms in her throat submitting her to say anything else.
Haruka is at a sudden lost for words. She stares at the jewelry box then at Michiru. She couldn't believe what Michiru said. Haruka feels her heartbreak in a million pieces and fall to the marble floor of the restaurant.
"Am I dreaming? Did the love of my life say 'no'?" Haruka thinks over and over. Like a broken record skipping musical lyrics.
"I am so sorry Ruka-chan." Michiru's gaze met her companion's once more, with a hint of darkness and despair.
Haruka fumbles with the box then manages to find her voice. "Why Michi, I- I don't understand?"
Michiru grabs her hand and said, "You know I love you, but..," she takes a breath. This is so hard for her to say.
"Since I transferred to another university last semester, we haven't had much time together. You are always racing or in class and I am always working on my internship. Our lives are going in two different directions." Haruka snaps her hand out of the violinist's grip roughly trying to keep from breaking out into frenzy.
"What are you getting at Michiru?" Haruka voice rises a little.
"The reason I wanted to talk to you tonight is to inform you that the job I have been interning with offered me a permanent position in the U.S once I graduate." Michiru glares at Haruka, studying her expression.
"You accepted it didn't you?" Michiru nods.
"This is a great opportunity for me and I think we should end our relationship. We've been slowly drifting apart anyway." Haruka shakes her head in disbelief. She places the engagement ring back in her pocket and looks back up at Michiru. Aqua and Turquoise eyes burning into each others soul.
"So that's it. No trying to work this out. No trying long distance relationship. No options?" Haruka spat out annoyingly. She couldn't believe Michiru was throwing six years of their lives in the trash. Six damn years tossed to hell.
"Just as Michiru is about to answer, the waiter appears placing their entrees on the table. "Enjoy," he said before walking off.
They eat dinner in total silence. Even the smooth classical music playing in the background couldn't calm the anger, pain and hurt Haruka is feeling. The tension between them is like a thick fog seeking light in the driest of air. They didn't even look at each other.
After finishing up their entrees, Haruka rises from her seat. She pays the bill and leaves a huge tip on the table. Just as she starts toward the exit Michiru places her hand on Haruka's arm and says, "I will be packing my things as soon as I get home. I have my own apartment now to move into."
Haruka furrows her eyebrows at her now ex-lover and jerks her arm free from Michiru's touch.
"Whatever." Haruka replies rolling her eyes and proceeding out the restaurant.
TBC....
Haruka's red Ferrari pulls up to a three hour parking meter at Tokyo's downtown shopping plaza. Haruka and Usagi get out of the vehicle and Haruka walks up to the parking meter and put a few coins in it.
"So are you going shopping Ruka-chan?" Usagi asks placing her purse on her shoulder.
Haruka flashes a smile at her then replies, "Maybe, just come on."
They both walk down the street amongst the hundreds of tourist and shoppers. Haruka spots the store she was looking for and hastily grabs Usagi's hand.
"This is the place." Haruka denotes walking inside the building.
Usagi's eyes expand as they browse the luxurious fine jewelry store. "When do you shop for expensive jewelry Haruka?"
"Haruka shrugs, "I usually don't."
Usagi looks at the expansive jewelry with awe. Haruka gestures her dazzled friend over to her side.
"So what do you think?" Haruka points at a five-karat diamond engagement ring with a gold band.
"Wow that's gorgeous. Are you suggesting something Ruka-chan?" Usagi looks up at the taller girl.
"Well, I want to ask Michiru to marry me." Usagi looks at her best friend surprisingly then asks, "When?"
"Well Michiru wants to go out to dinner tomorrow night. She says she has something important to tell me. So I figure tomorrow night is the perfect time to ask her to marry me. I've been thinking about it for a long time now."
"Oh I see," Usagi adds then turns and look back the ring in the glass case.
"Don't you think it's a bit expensive? I mean its $2000." Usagi smirks and arches an eyebrow.
Haruka shrugs then states, "Well money isn't an issue. You know I make over 500 grand a year car racing and in endorsements or have you forgotten kitten?" Haruka teases.
Usagi laughs nervously and places her arms behind her head. "Oh yeah I forgot Ms. Superstar Racer."
"Well if you are serious; I think you should get the ring. Michiru will love it. It's so her."
"You sure it's the perfect one?" Usagi nods.
Haruka gestures the sales clerk over to her and purchases the ring.
"So where do you want to eat lunch at kitten?" Haruka asks.
Usagi smiles brightly and grabs the taller girl's arm in response, "How about that new Italian restaurant 'Rafael's?"
Haruka chuckles lightly. "Sure thing kitten," Haruka said as they walk out the jewelry store.
******
Next day
Haruka and Michiru walks into the fining dining seafood restaurant at 7pm. Michiru is wearing a black spaghetti strap silk dress and designer heels; while her date is wearing a white silk shirt with a black jacket and matching black fitted slacks. The hostess gestures them to follow her to their table.
Haruka pulls out the chair for her aqua-haired lover before taking her own seat across the table from Michiru. The hostess hands both women a menu then says, "A waiter will be over soon." Both women nod.
Haruka slyly touches her jack pocket to make sure the ring is still there.
"It has been a long time since we've eaten here," Michiru adds glancing though the menu.
"Yes too long," Haruka answers back.
"Shall we order first before starting our conversation?" Michiru asks closing her menu and turning her eyes towards her lover.
"Of course," Haruka leans back in her chair. She is a little nervous and curious as to what Michiru wanted to tell her. A brown-haired waiter approaches their table. "Good evening, I am Shoji your waiter this evening," the young man bows.
"Are you two lovely ladies ready to order?"
Haruka gestures for Michiru to order first. "Yes, I will have the lobster and asparagus with a martini to drink." The violinist hands over her menu.
"And I'll have the shrimp scampi special, house salad and glass of white wine." The waiter takes Haruka's menu and bows. "I'll be back with your drinks."
Haruka leans back in her chair and folds her arms across her chest. "So you wanted to tell me something important?" The dusty blonde asks.
"Michiru looks at her star crossed lover and says, "Yes there is something important I want to tell you."
The waiter suddenly appears and places the drinks on the table. "Your entrees will be done shortly." The waiter nods before leaving.
Michiru cups the wine glass and brings the beverage to glossy red lips and sips the cool liquid. Haruka peers at her seductively and smirks before picking up her own glass of wine.
Michiru slowly puts the drink down on the dining table. "Ruka, since I transferred to another university there has been..." The violinist started but is quickly interrupted by her counterpart.
"Wait Michi, before you say anymore; there is something I want to give you." Haruka's left hand enters her jacket pocket and reveals a tiny box. Michiru's eyebrows raise a notch as she removes the jewelry box from her lover's hand.
"Haruka what is..?" The wind senshi shakes her head. "Don't speak just open it."
Michiru looks blankly at the tiny box and her hand quivers as to moves to open it. Haruka smiles at her nervously. Slowly she opens the box and her eyes widen as she gawks at the expensive ring. She is speechless.
"Ruka I-I don't know what to say to this?" Haruka reaches across the table and gently touches her companion's cheek. Her heart beating faster than any speeding race car she has driven.
"Say you will marry me and be with me forever?" The dusty blonde smiles; her eyes filled with want and desire.
Michiru sighs and closes the box. She grabs Haruka's hand and places the box in the center of her sweaty palm. Michiru encircles Haruka's hand with her own and lower her eyes toward the table.
"I can't..I can not marry you." She couldn't bring herself to look at the blonde's eyes as a lump forms in her throat submitting her to say anything else.
Haruka is at a sudden lost for words. She stares at the jewelry box then at Michiru. She couldn't believe what Michiru said. Haruka feels her heartbreak in a million pieces and fall to the marble floor of the restaurant.
"Am I dreaming? Did the love of my life say 'no'?" Haruka thinks over and over. Like a broken record skipping musical lyrics.
"I am so sorry Ruka-chan." Michiru's gaze met her companion's once more, with a hint of darkness and despair.
Haruka fumbles with the box then manages to find her voice. "Why Michi, I- I don't understand?"
Michiru grabs her hand and said, "You know I love you, but..," she takes a breath. This is so hard for her to say.
"Since I transferred to another university last semester, we haven't had much time together. You are always racing or in class and I am always working on my internship. Our lives are going in two different directions." Haruka snaps her hand out of the violinist's grip roughly trying to keep from breaking out into frenzy.
"What are you getting at Michiru?" Haruka voice rises a little.
"The reason I wanted to talk to you tonight is to inform you that the job I have been interning with offered me a permanent position in the U.S once I graduate." Michiru glares at Haruka, studying her expression.
"You accepted it didn't you?" Michiru nods.
"This is a great opportunity for me and I think we should end our relationship. We've been slowly drifting apart anyway." Haruka shakes her head in disbelief. She places the engagement ring back in her pocket and looks back up at Michiru. Aqua and Turquoise eyes burning into each others soul.
"So that's it. No trying to work this out. No trying long distance relationship. No options?" Haruka spat out annoyingly. She couldn't believe Michiru was throwing six years of their lives in the trash. Six damn years tossed to hell.
"Just as Michiru is about to answer, the waiter appears placing their entrees on the table. "Enjoy," he said before walking off.
They eat dinner in total silence. Even the smooth classical music playing in the background couldn't calm the anger, pain and hurt Haruka is feeling. The tension between them is like a thick fog seeking light in the driest of air. They didn't even look at each other.
After finishing up their entrees, Haruka rises from her seat. She pays the bill and leaves a huge tip on the table. Just as she starts toward the exit Michiru places her hand on Haruka's arm and says, "I will be packing my things as soon as I get home. I have my own apartment now to move into."
Haruka furrows her eyebrows at her now ex-lover and jerks her arm free from Michiru's touch.
"Whatever." Haruka replies rolling her eyes and proceeding out the restaurant.
TBC....