Chapter 6: All I Want is You
Vash stood in front of a large stain glass window in his father's study and sighed. He looked at each color and felt different emotions just strike him.
" Master Vash, it's time," a maid said
" Thank you," Vash said
Vash looked in the mirror and fixed his tie and hair. He walked out and the maid placed a rose on his coat. He looked at the red rose and remember the words he spoke to Meryl as he begged for her name. He shook his head and walked out where a carriage waited and Knives sat there patiently waiting for Vash. Vash climbed up and the carriage took off towards the church.
" You know you are going against your beliefs in stepping into a church brother," Knives said
" I know, it's only this once," Vash replied
" You should learn to find a better faith then just walking in nature," Knives commented
" What better way then to be closer to Him then in the world He created," Vash replied
They came to the church and Knives stepped down and Vash got down on the other side. Knives walked into the church and talked to Wolfwood, Vash looked around and closed his eyes feeling the gentle winter breeze run through his hair. He opened his eyes and saw Lina step down from a carriage.
" This is right, no other is right for me," Vash said, " Today I forget about everything that has pulled me from my true purpose."
Lina walked over to him and he kissed her cheek, then presented his arm to her. She wrapped her arm around his and he breathed deep.
" I follow what I believe in, but why do I feel this is wrong?" Vash thought
He walked into the church and looked at Knives as he stood in front of the church. Vash walked towards the front and then kissed Lina's cheek as he stood just behind Knives.
" This is the moment," Vash said
All rose and they all turned to the back of the church, Knives looked at his bride as she walked with her father. Vash looked over at Lina as she watched and then he turned and sighed.
The ceremony began and Knives and Dominique held hands through it. Vash watched as his brother seemed happy to take this woman even though she was the only woman he ever cared for. It was possible to settle with just one woman even though she may have been the only one. Knives and Dominique took their vows and Knives slid a ring on her finger and then recited the vows. Vash could hear his heart beating against his chest loudly. He knew in less then two weeks he would be standing there saying vows to Lina.
At then end Knives and Dominique walked out and Vash escorted Lina to the carriage. The guest followed and they returned to the plantation where the wedding reception would held. As Knives and Dominique greeted their guest Vash slipped off into the kitchen. Mother looked at him and shook her head.
" Cold feet honey," Mother said
" As cold as the snow on the ground," Vash said, " I don't feel right getting married in less then two weeks. This wedding has made me realized that."
" What do you want to do?" Mother asked
Vash shook his head said, " I don't know, I just don't feel right. I feel like something is missing."
Legato walked in and Mother took the empty tray from Legato's hands and gave him another one.
" You girls go help," mother said telling the maids
The maids took a tray of finger foods and walked around and Mother sat down next to Vash.
" Let me tell you something dear," Mother said
Vash looked at her and Mother looked at Rai-Dai as he hummed a little.
" What?" Vash asked
" You are missing a thing called true love," Mother replied, " Are sure you want to take the final steps to marry a woman that you fell in love with over the matter of weeks?"
" She's the one Mother, who else is there that makes me feel the way I do when I'm around her?" Vash said
Mother removed the rose from his jacket and reached into her pocket. She pulled out the handkerchief and wrapped the rose in it.
" Your answer lies in these two things," Mother said
Vash looked at them and it didn't make sense. He unwrapped the rose and then saw the embroidered M on the handkerchief.
" Is her name sweeter than a rose Vash, is it a name of an angel?" Mother asked
Vash shook his head and stood up.
" I think your running away from true love. A woman that kept you interested and played with your mind. I think she's the one that has made you happy the most," Mother said
" I can't love her," Vash said, " She's a woman that came to late."
" I see, well think what you want, it's your life," Mother said
Later as the reception came to an end, guest left and Knives and Dominique spent time outside alone. Vash walked upstairs and sat down on his bed, there he rested his head in his hands.
" I think your running away from true love. A woman that kept you interested and played with your mind. I think she's the one that made you happy the most," Mother's words echoed
" I don't know who's made me happy the most," Vash sighed
He leaned back and put his hands behind his head.
" Can't I have them both?" he said
2 weeks later
Vash walked downstairs and looked at Knives and Dominique.
" Are you sure you won't reconsider?" Knives asked
" I'm afraid it was all in time," Vash said
He looked at the maids and other servants that carried his things to the carriage.
" Come visit sometime," Knives said
" I will," Vash said
Vash walked out and saddled his horse, some servants followed behind, and others stayed. Vash rode away and Knives and Dominique watched him vanish into the distance to start a new life.
" It's about time he learned to live on his own," Knives said
" Perhaps it just occurred to him that more than one family can't live here," Dominique said
" That would be Vash, slow catching on," Knives said
That afternoon, servants helped move some of Vash's things inside. Jessica directed the servants to bring the stuff down the hall for the time being. Other servants pulled sheets from over the furniture and lit candles and lamps.
" It's so good to see you master Vash," Jessica said, " I'm sure that your happy to living away from your brother."
" You don't know the half of it," Vash said with a smile
Jessica smiled and showed Vash around, from the study to all 60 rooms upstairs and the other 39 rooms down stairs. Vash could see the endless work that needed to be done on his uncle's plantation, but he was willing to put forth the effort. Vash looked at the servants that came with him including Legato who begged him to come.
" Jessica, this my butler Legato," Vash said introducing them
" Please to see you have come to help master Vash," Jessica said
Vash smiled and walked off and picked a room for the servants to bring his things in. He picked the room that he and Meryl had slept together in. He whistled and the two Great Danes came running in and jumped on the bed. Vash sighed and shoed them off and they tackled him.
" A little help," Vash called
" Amica, Cura, come you two," Jessica said
Vash got up and wiped the puddles of slobber off him. The servants came in and looked at Vash knowing the whistle was made for them. They brought Vash's things in and set it up then waited for any orders after that. Jessica walked in again and smiled.
" If you want lunch is served sir," Jessica said
" Yes of course," Vash said standing a little bit taller now that he owned his uncle's estate.
Jessica smiled and walked off and Vash looked at the room, it still had a slight smell of Meryl's perfume, but he didn't mind it at all. He walked out and walked to the dinning room where he was served lunch, by both Legato and Jessica. Vash could already see that this was going to be easier than he thought it would be.
So, the days were numbered and Vash looked at what needed to be repaired, servants dusted and cleaned and he joined in on the repairs of the house. By the end of the week there had been more than enough work done, Vash looked at the house seeing it had it's little details that made it different from any other plantation. He looked at the gardeners as they finished tending to the law and garden. Vash nodded and walked inside removing his boots and walked fully inside. Jessica presented him with a cup of water and he gulped it down. Vash explored his new estate and found the study, he went through his uncle's endless journals. He went through business records and how he kept track on his finances. He sighed and leaned back in the chair and stared up. His uncle was a man like his father, a man full of life.
" So, what do I need to know about this place Uncle?" Vash said
Vash got up when Legato announced that dinner was ready. Vash walked down the halls and walked to the dinning room.
" Master Vash when will that beautiful young lady come to visit us again?" Jessica asked
" I'm afraid she won't be coming ever," Vash stated
" Oh, I see, I'm sorry to hear that, she was so kind and I've never seen you so happy," Jessica said
Vash sipped his wine and Jessica stepped aside beside Legato, until either were asked for something. Jessica looked at Vash as he ate, he was distant unlike the last time he was there. It was as though something of great importance was stolen from him. Vash turned his fork and pushed from the table, Jessica and Legato tended to the clean up. They walked into the kitchen and sat down the dirty dishes for the kitchen hand to do the rest.
" Why has master Vash become so distant?" she asked
" I'm afraid master Vash has become ill in spirit since that night at the masquerade," Legato said
" I see, he's been in complete anguish," Jessica said, " Perhaps we can help him."
" No, he's to be getting married in less than four days," Legato said
Jessica sighed and Legato walked out and stood there. Jessica had the maids prepare things for the night seeing that the last few nights, he had been turning in earlier. Vash walked out onto the porch and stared at the stars and then found himself drifting away.
" Why am I so miserable?" he questioned
Vash sat down the glass and took a seat on a chair that was on the porch. He watched as the clouds came in with no so promising weather. Vash went in and listened as the rain began to come down and he watched it from the study.
" Another moment of happiness," Vash sighed
Meryl stared out and Millie looked at her. She turned to Wolfwood who stood beside her.
" She's been like that since she came back that night," Millie whispered
" I see, I guess it's up to me to help," Wolfwood said
He walked over and Meryl sighed.
" I don't need your advice, you've done enough to destroy my life?" Meryl said
" You need to move on he's getting married in less than four days," Wolfwood said
" Then there's still time," Meryl said, " I know he loves me."
She walked off and Millie sighed. Wolfwood sat down and rubbed his eyes.
" Mr. Wolfwood, have you discussed this with her father?" she asked
" No, I don't believe I have, but I don't wish to trouble him with this at his current condition," Wolfwood replied
Millie sat beside him and grabbed his hand and he looked up at Millie.
" How do you always find a way to smile?" Wolfwood asked, " You seem to smile even when there isn't a sign of happiness."
" I've done what you said, I've kept my head up and keep looking forward," Millie said
Wolfwood nodded and then kissed Millie on her hand.
" I'll take my leave, but please keep Ms. Meryl from making a mistake," Wolfwood said
" Alright I will," Millie said
Wolfwood left and Millie sighed and went upstairs to see if Meryl went to her room. To her surprise Meryl hadn't, she was gone. Millie ran down the stairs and ran out to catch Wolfwood.
" Mr. Wolfwood," Mille called
Wolfwood stopped and looked at Millie as she ran.
" What's wrong?" he asked
" Meryl's gone," Millie said
Wolfwood ran with Millie inside to get her out the rain.
" I'll look for her," Wolfwood said, " Remain here incase she comes back."
" Of course," Millie said
Wolfwood ran to the back and saw a horse was missing from the stable and he sighed. He ran and saddled his own horse and took off to find Meryl.
" What does she think she's doing coming out in a storm like this," Wolfwood thought
Meryl cut through fields to avoid the possibility of having her horse slip. She jumped back onto the path and raced through town taking the direct path to Knives' and Vash's plantation. She felt her heart racing as her hair fell out of place. Her dress was soaked and now muddy from the ride. She couldn't stop not now, not ever. As she saw the lit home, she picked up speed. She got down from her horse and walked to the front door. There she knocked and waited for an answer.
Knives walked to the door and opened it and looked at Meryl standing there. He raised an eye brow and let her come in.
" Please tell me he's here," she said
" Who?" he asked
" Vash," Meryl said
" Why do you ask for my brother madam?" Knives asked
" I'm Meryl Strife," she said
Knives called for a servant to get her something to dry her off. Knives walked her into the dinning room. Dominique walked down the hall with two servants carrying towels.
" Here dear," she said handing Knives' the towels
Knives took the towel and handed it to Meryl as she wiped her face from the mud and wiped what she could off her dress. Tears fell from her face and Dominique sat beside her.
" My brother has moved out Ms. Strife, he's left this place about two weeks ago," Knives said
" Where can I find him, it is of great importance?" Meryl asked
" In the Million's estate," Dominique said
Knives looked at Dominique as she smiled at him. Meryl stood up and thanked them.
" Your not going in that weather are you?" Dominique asked
" Yes, I must hurry or I fear it will be to late," Meryl said
Meryl walked out and saddled her horse and took off down the path for another 15 miles and there she saw the dim lights of the Million's plantation. Meryl rode up and to the front and got off the horse. She stumbled to the front, but regained her balance. She breathed deep and knocked on the large doors. She waited as the cold air blew around her and she shivered, the doors opened and Legato stood there.
" Oh, thank goodness," Meryl said, " Legato where is he?"
" The study madam," Legato said
He let her in and then walked to the study and knocked on the door.
" Come in," Vash said
Legato walked in and Vash looked at him.
" Someone here to see you sir," Legato stated
" I'll be there in a moment," Vash said
Legato nodded and walked down the hall and back to the front where Meryl stood.
" He will see you in a moment," Legato said
Legato called to Jessica and she came out and looked at Meryl, dripping wet.
" Oh my goodness," Jessica said, " Come dear let's get you out of that wet dress."
" I'm really alright," she said, " I just need a towel."
" Right, I'll get you one," Jessica said
Vash walked out and slipped his coat on as he went. He was still in the process of reading when he stopped.
" How may I be of help?" Vash said as he looked up
Meryl turned and looked at him and Vash dropped the book out of his hand. Meryl smiled slightly and Vash knelt down and picked up the fallen book.
" I told you I didn't want to see you again," Vash remarked
" Vash, please I can't live a moment without you, Your all I think about. I had to see you even if it were from afar," Meryl replied
Vash walked towards her and Legato and Jessica stood to the side. He saw she had been riding for miles and her dress showed the mud stains along with her face and arms.
" Why did you come without an escort madam?" Vash said
" Because I wanted to meet with you by myself," Meryl said, " I'm in love with you Vash."
Vash lowered his head and then looked up at her.
" While you are here perhaps some tea," Vash said
" I would like that," Meryl replied
Legato and Jessica walked off and Vash removed his coat and slipped it around her.
" It's a bit chilly out there," Vash said
Meryl pulled his coat tighter around her to fend off the cold. He led her into the dinning room and pulled her chair out. She sat down and he sat just across from her.
" Is your family well?" Vash asked
" No, I'm afraid my father has fallen ill and mother is worried sick about him," Meryl replied, " I am the only one right now capable of running the plantation."
" I'm sorry to here that," Vash stated
Jessica and Legato served the tea and then stood to the side.
" When did you move here?" Meryl asked
" Two weeks ago," Vash replied
Meryl smiled and then said, " It's not much different then your other home."
" No, just a little bit larger," Vash said, " I took most of the good servants. My brother wasn't about to have them. He insisted that I took Legato though, of course I believe there is a reason here and there."
Meryl smiled and looked at Legato and then at Vash.
" A mysterious butler of course there are reasons," Meryl chuckled
Vash smiled and sipped the hot tea and Meryl looked down at it.
" Vash, why are you torturing yourself?" Meryl asked, " You were full of life when I met you, but you seemed to have faded away."
" I'm afraid I have come to realize that I needed to stop playing childish games and start to focusing on what is more important to me," Vash said
Vash sighed and looked at Meryl, she still shined like she did before. He stood up and Meryl looked at him.
" I can have a room prepared for you, this weather is not made for a lady to travel in," Vash said
" I can get home alright," Meryl said
" I insist for your well being, especially without an escort," Vash replied, " Jessica prepare a room down the hall from my own."
" Yes, sir," Jessica said
Legato took the empty cups and Vash helped Meryl up. He walked her down the hall to the room Jessica had picked and started to prepare. Maids placed some wood in the fireplace and warmed the bed for Meryl. A robe was laid out for her to sleep in and they could take her wet clothes and clean them. Vash looked at her and Meryl lowered her head.
" Vash why are you fighting me?" Meryl whispered, " Is it because your getting married?"
" I don't know what your talking about," Vash replied
He lifted her chin and she stared up at him.
" Get cleaned up Ms. Meryl, and get some rest. I'll send word tomorrow that you were here, so your father doesn't worry," Vash said
Meryl nodded and Vash kissed her hand then left the room.
" Ms. Meryl your bath has been prepared come this way," a maid said
Meryl sighed and Meryl followed the maid to where the bath was and she washed up. The maid held out a towel and Meryl wrapped herself in it, while the maid did her hair. Meryl slipped the robe on and walked to the bed, there she sat there as the maid lit the fire.
" Warm yourself Ms. Meryl," the maid said
" Thank you," Meryl said
The maid walked out and Meryl laid down and got under the covers. Meryl sighed and let her hand fall to her side as she thought.
Two maids came into Vash's room and lit the fire place and warmed his bed as he prepared. He tied the night robe to fend off the cold that still seeped in from the outside. The maids wiped their hands on their aprons then stood there for any orders.
" Master Vash, do you need us for anything else?" one asked
" No, you may leave," Vash said
" Yes, sir," they said
They walked off and Vash sighed as he blew out the candle by his bedside. He laid down and closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.
During the night Meryl found herself waking up, and tossing and turning. She woke up and sat up leaning her head into her hands. She felt tears fall from her face and she got out of bed. She walked to the dimmed fire and warmed herself and just watched it burn.
" Oh, why can't I sleep," Meryl thought
She stood up and opened the door and then walked out down the hall. She carefully made her way towards the sitting room to just sit there. She folded her hands inside one another. Tears fell from her face and she began to slight sob.
" I came here to prove a cared about him," she whispered, " He is a fool."
Suddenly, someone handed her a handkerchief and she reached for it. She dabbed her eyes and then looked at it. It had an M embroidered on it. She breathed deep and then looked up and saw Vash standing there.
" My handkerchief," she whispered
" I had it since you came that night to tell me how you felt," Vash said, " The day my brother got married, my head servant Mother gave this to me. It had seemed they picked it up and tried to give it to me at a good time."
Vash sat beside her and Meryl stared at him for a second then looked down at it.
" Why did you keep playing the game?" Meryl asked
" Because I believed it was the only way to get closer to you," Vash whispered, " I wanted to be with you since I laid eyes on you."
" Then why didn't you tell me," Meryl said
Vash shrugged and said, " I just want to end it so fast."
Meryl dabbed her eyes again and looked at the lit candle, Vash brought in. He reached over and took her chin in between his index finger and thumb, then turned her head. She stared at him and she felt her heart beating against her chest.
" Vash," she whispered
" Your so young and fresh, why should you cry, you have your whole life ahead of you, but for some reason you decided to put it on hold for me. Why?" Vash spoke
" Because, I had hope and faith that I could still be with you, I don't want to be without, not this time," Meryl whispered, " I love you Vash. Even though you lied, I couldn't stop thinking about you."
Vash shook his head and stood up and she grabbed his hand. Vash turned around and then Meryl stood up and stared up. Vash looked down at her, she had the same look, as before. He leaned over to her and kissed her and Meryl wrapped her arms around him. Vash lifted her into his arms and carried her down the hall. His intentions were known and he shut the door. Meryl kissed him and Vash pulled her close to him.
" No more games," Meryl whispered
" No," Vash whispered
Vash laid her down and stared down at her as he lean over her. Her beautiful milky skin made him thirst for her, and her touch made him relax. She laid there with the intention of staying the night with him. He kissed her and stroked her body with one hand and she kissed him back.
By the first sign of dawn Meryl and Vash laid in each others arms. Vash stroked her soft skin as he finally drifted to sleep. Meryl got closer to him as he held her tight into his arms.
Jessica and the servants woke and tended to the everyday chores of life and fixed a warm breakfast. She ordered their stable hand to send notice to Meryl's family that she had stayed the night at the Million's estate because of the storm.
" Ms. Meryl's dress is ready," a maid said, " Set it down in her room."
" But isn't she as sleep Ms. Jessica?" the maid asked
" Yes, but not in her room," Jessica said with a smile
" Oh, I see, I'll do it right away," the maid said
Jessica danced around and said, " Oh, this is such a wonderful day."
She grabbed Legato and started to dance with him.
" It's wonderful," Jessica said, " Don't you agree Mr. Legato?"
" Of course madam," Legato said
" For once in his life the master deserves to be happy, after living with that brother of his," one maidsaid, " Master Knives should be hung for his heinous crimes. He did everything to threaten us. It was horrible."
" Well, that's why master Vash brought you here, you've been saved from the wrath of master Knives," Jessica said
As the sun began to fully rise the servants began to sing as they worked. Jessica walked around and straighten up around the sitting room. Legato walked down the halls inspecting the job the maids did.
Vash and Meryl opened their eyes and caught each other's gaze. They looked at their hands entwined with one another's. Vash smiled and kissed her head and she reached up and kissed him on the lips.
" Good morning," Vash whispered
" Good morning," Meryl said
She snuggled close to him and laid her head on his chest. Meryl listened to his heart beat as it met her heart's pace. She smiled and kissed his chest then sat up and pulled the covers around her bare body. Vash sat up and the covers slip down to his waist and she looked over at him.
" My father will be worried if I don't get back," Meryl said
" I already told my servants last night to send a letter this morning," Vash said
Meryl nodded and leaned to him. He pulled her close to him and kissed her neck.
" Meryl," Vash said, " I have decided."
Meryl looked at him as he kissed her bare back and kissed her neck again.
" What have you decided?" Meryl asked
Vash reached over and opened a small box and removed a ring that sat there. He then turned her chin and kissed her lips, then took her hand and slipped the ring on it. Meryl looked at the ring and she felt her eyes water.
" That was my mother's ring," Vash whispered, " Meryl I want you to be the one I marry in less than three days."
" Vash," she whispered
" Say yes," Vash said, " And all of this can be yours…including me."
Meryl smiled and said, " Yes, of course Mr.Vash I will marry you."
" I'm glad," he said, " I have something else to show you."
He got out of bed and dressed then Meryl slipped the robe on and they walked out. They walked to another room just down the hall, he unlocked the door and pushed it up then took her inside. He shut the door and opened the windows revealing a beautiful bedroom set. He opened a door of a closet and revealed beautiful dresses and Meryl looked at him.
" They were my aunt's and mother's, they should fit you," Vash said
" Their beautiful," Meryl whispered
She looked at the dresses and chose a read one. Vash smiled and kissed her on her neck. She placed the dress up to her and smiled.
" My mother's favorite color red," Vash said
Vash walked Meryl to the window and pointed out to the green areas that looked like bushes.
" In the spring, there will be lots of them," Vash said
" Of what?" Meryl asked
" Geraniums," Vash said, " Red Geraniums."
Meryl looked at Vash as he stared out.
" Did you plant those for your mother Vash?" Meryl asked
" A long time ago," Vash said, " my aunt helped me."
He turned and smiled and kissed her. He walked her out and locked the door and then walked Meryl to her room.
" I'll send someone to help you," Vash said with a smile
" Why don't you help me?" Meryl asked
Vash smiled and said, " Well, you see I can't help a lady dress, cause it's not proper."
" Oh, but it's ok to undress a lady," Meryl said
" No, not at all," Vash said trying to save himself from a slap
Meryl smiled and kissed him then walked into the room and waited for a servant to help her dress. A maid came in and helped Meryl dress into the beautiful red dress. She then fixed Meryl's hair up and Meryl walked out to breakfast. Vash had changed into more casual clothing and he looked at Meryl.
" Shall we," he said
He walked her to the dinning room and Legato and Jessica served both of them. Vash and Meryl stared at each other and laughed a little.
" What did I tell you, It's going to be a good day," Jessica said to Legato
Legato nodded and both watched as Vash and Meryl indulged into a good conversation.
A little after breakfast Vash ordered a carriage to come and he helped Meryl up. He then joined her and she looked at him.
" What are you doing?" Meryl asked
" I'm going to ask your father's permission," Vash replied, " Let's go."
The carriage took off down the muddy path. Vash put his arm around Meryl and she leaned her head down on his shoulder. Vash stared out finding that there was a troubling thought. He had to tell Lina that he couldn't marry her, but how? Vash sighed and Meryl looked up at him and touched his face. The ring glittered in the sun light and Vash nodded.
They arrived and Vash got down then helped Meryl down. Millie walked out and Wolfwood followed out.
" Meryl!" Millie called
Vash walked with her up to the porch and Millie opened the screen door and they walked in. Millie hugged Meryl and Meryl smiled then turned to Vash. Wolfwood sighed and shook his head.
" Millie," Meryl said, " I want you to meet Vash."
Millie looked up and smiled.
" Pleasure to meet you, I'm Millie," Millie siad
Vash lifted her hand up and kissed her hand, then replied, " It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Millie. I believe I have seen you at the last masquerade."
Meryl smiled and Vash looked over at Wolfwood.
" Mr. Wolfwood a pleasure to see you," Vash said
" As you," Wolfwood said, " I see that Meryl had found you after all."
" You were hoping she wouldn't?" Vash questioned
Wolfwood shook his head and said, " No. not at all, I was concerned for her safety. Ms. Meryl your father has asked for you."
Meryl nodded and then turned to Vash, they excused themselves and went into the house. Meryl walked with Vash upstairs to her father and mother's bedroom. She knocked on the door and her mother opened it.
" Good heavens your ok," her mother said hugging her
" Mother, I'm fine, Mr. Vash took me in," Meryl said
" Thank you Mr. Vash," her mother said
Meryl walked over to her father and sat down by his side. She took his hand and kissed it.
" I see you are getting better father, the medicine the doctor has given you is working," Meryl said
Her father looked at Meryl and said, " That dress your wearing it's beautiful, is it new?"
" Yes, father. Mr. Vash has given it to me," Meryl said, " He has something to discuss with you."
" There will be no business right now," Meryl's mother said
" It's not business," Meryl said
Vash walked over and sat beside Meryl.
" Mr. Strife, I wish to have your permission to marry your daughter. She has fully agreed to marry me," Vash said
" You have my blessing Mr. Vash, There is no other person that I would like to see take my daughter's hand, but you. I believe that you are the strongest of all suitors and can cherish my daughter and love her for all her life," Mr. Strife said, " Please, take care of her."
" I will sir," Vash said
He grabbed Meryl's hand and her father took both their hands and placed his hand on top of theirs.
" You have my permission," he said
Meryl smiled and kissed her father's cheek and then they walked downstairs. Meryl kissed Vash.
" We shall be wed in three days," Vash said, " Don't run anymore."
" No, no more running," Meryl said