Chapter 9

So here I am. It's been ten years since he left me. I still live in the palace of Troy,hoping that my lover will return to me. Every night I wonder why he wasn't returned to me. Does it take this long to make peace with someone,I thought. Why couldn't I have gone with you Paris? I've been in my room almost every night thinking about you Paris. Are you thinking about me? I hope so... Please tell me you haven't found another woman Paris!

The people here were still kind to me though. Every night I would help take care of Andromache's child. But then during dinner I would slip away into the darkness and quiet of my room. I couldn't help but think about Paris. He was the only that I couldn't get out of my mind.

But I knew that thinking about him wasn't going to bring him back. But it just helped all the pain in my heart go away,even though I didn't want anymore pain. I thought the pain would go away when Paris started to love me. But he's gone now so that same pain was returned to my heart.

"Lady Kikyo?"it was Andromache.

"Yes?"

"I have wonderful news. Paris and Hector will be returning tomorrow morning."

I couldn't believe it! The love of my life was finally returning to me! "Thank you m'lady." Paris...I hope you kept your promise to me,I thought. I've been thinking about you for a long time now. I'm going to be the happiest woman in the world.

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The next morning I got bright and early. The sun had not yet risen so it was still dark outside. Everyone was still sleeping so I tried not to wake anyone up. I wanted Paris to come home quickly. I wanted to make love with him as soon as he got home.

As soon as the sun rose everyone was up and was going into the town to celebrate Hector and Paris's return. I stayed in the palace because Paris told me to wait there until he came back. Hurry home Paris,I thought. I can't wait any longer. I've been longing for this day ever since you left me. I need to back now. I need someone love me again. I know I've been thinking about that for too long,but I can't help it. It's the only thing I can think about!

Soon Paris and Hector started to show up. But to my surprise...Paris was not alone. He had someone with him. And...she was another woman... I couldn't believe this! After all this time of saying that he loved me,Paris had betrayed my trust and broke my promise. How could you do this to me Paris,I thought. How could you betray me like this?!

Instead of going down and greeting Paris I went into my room and cried softly so no one could hear me. I loved you Paris,I thought. I loved you so much. How could you forget about me? I thought you said that I was beautiful and everything you ever longed for. How did this happen? Please tell me Paris...