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Seto's company had almost lost a million dollar that day. Why he didn't tell me in the first place, I don't know but it had been always things like that making us to end up fighting.
I was always scared to lose Seto but I never considered that he was also scared to lose me. I meant every single word when I told him that he won't get rid of me. He actually never got rid of me. Not the way it should have been. I never wanted to leave him either. I never even thought about it.
All I thought about was that I never wanted him to leave me. He never did. He was happy with me though I also wasn't the easiest person to handle. I expected so much from him, so much from the broken soul he hid inside of him. He would have given me anything but I never saw how hard that was for him. I was light-heartedly walking into our relationship, wanted the most and the best out of it. He was just happy I stood by him.
Until that fateful day.
I was on a shopping trip in Domino while my dear boyfriend was, again, working. I had the day off and it was a beautiful and sunny day in spring when I was heading down the paths through our city. Two huge bags I had already filled with new clothes for me and to feel better, to be honest, I bought a tie for Seto. Not that he ever loved them. I wasn't thinking I suppose.
Suddenly a man was shouldering me, not on purpose, I could tell by the way he immediately bent down to put up the bag that had fallen down. When he handed the bag to me and smiled, apologizing friendly, I immediately recognized his violet eyes, the light blond hair and the sun tanned skin.
Marik Ishtar was never one of my favorite peoples to have contact with and that's why I didn't say anything, just stared at him as if I've seen a ghost. All I could remember was the guy who almost killed my brother and hurt some of my friends so badly. He sent a shiver down my spine.
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"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Are you okay?" He asked friendly but to no response. Then he furrowed his brows in thought. "Do I know you? Haven't you been on the battle ship, six years ago?"
"Um… yes." She swallowed and cursed herself for answering.
"Right, you're Joey's little cute sister." He smiled and stretched out his hand. "Marik. Don't you remember?"
Serenity stared at the hand before she reluctantly took it. It felt warm and soft. She smiled.
"I do."
"What's your name? I'm afraid I've forgotten."
"Serenity."
"Nice to meet you again Serenity." He gave another adoring smile. The girl nearly blushed, having a hard time to suppress it. "Let me carry this for you, where are you going?" Taking the bags from her he raised his eyebrows, still having these tattoos beneath his eyes.
"Home actually." After all, Marik had been nice in the end of Battle City. He wanted to be friends with the clique.
"Can I join your walk? That is you walk? Do you?" He had a weird way to express himself. Egypt. But he was nice and she couldn't help the smile.
"Course. How come you are in Domino after such a long time?"
"My sister has another one of her exhibitions in the Domino museum and I joined her this time. After all those years I liked to see you and your friends again, though, I admit, I'm a bit scared. I wasn't the nicest person to meet those days. That has changed, you know? My siblings and I are very serious about Egypt history and exhibit this culture."
"Oh, that sounds interesting. I admit being afraid at first but… you know, so far I see you're really nice." Typical Serenity, being over-honest.
"Thanks. Maybe you'd like to see the exhibition?"
"Yeah, I'd love to. I'm studying art, you know? I think it should be quite interesting to watch."
"Art? Well, that suits." He grinned. "Do you think Yugi won't mind, if I pay him a visit? I'd really like to meet the pharaoh for a chat, my sister too, of course."
"I don't think he'd mind. He'd certainly be glad seeing you again. I can tell you his address, if you like. He's living with Tea now, you know?"
"Oh, now that doesn't surprise me. Well, what about you? Do you have a boyfriend? You surely must have one, you're really pretty. Who's the lucky guy? Do I know him?"
"Actually, yes you do."
"Then let me guess, you're with that guy… what's his name? Tristan?"
Serenity shook her head. "I was but not anymore."
"Then it's certainly the other one, that raven haired guy."
"Duke, no." Again she shook her head with a wry smile.
"No? Well, Bakura!"
"No, certainly not."
"Then I don't get it. Who's it?"
"Um…it's Seto Kaiba." Feeling slightly embarrassed for the first time in her life confessing who her boyfriend was, Serenity blushed.
"Kaiba?" Clearly a surprise to Marik. "Well, he must be very nice if he's got a girl like you. Has he changed? I don't mean to be impolite but… well, he didn't seem like a ladies man all those years ago. Never mind. Maybe you both like to see our exhibitions?"
"Sure." Not very sure she said this word. Seto wasn't into art und history. He would go insane someday if anyone would ever mention him being a reincarnation again. "How long will you be staying in Domino?"
"One or two months will be needed I suppose." He truthfully answered.
Approaching Serenity's home she stopped.
"Here I live."
"Oh." Marik put down the bags and smiled, gazing into her big hazel eyes. Then he sighed when his smile faded.
Serenity didn't know what to say. What was the meaning of that look of his? She should know too soon. Marik's hand slid up to her chin and slightly lifting it she saw what was to come. The young woman couldn't turn away, neither had the will power. What was wrong with her?
Then their both lips met and Marik gently kissed her in a feather light manner. It felt soft and just nearly a touch. But his lips stayed where they didn't belong. Serenity regained her senses and pushed him off, too gentle.
"I'm with someone."
Marik blinked.
"Sorry, I know. I just can't help it. You're so beautiful."
Serenity blinked.
"But…"
"I know, you're with Seto Kaiba. One lucky guy. Never mind, just forget what happened. I'm sorry. I'll see you at our exhibition. Good bye." He waved when he was walking back to the street and down.
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What had I done? And how should I know how fateful this should end? I decided to do what he said and just forget about the kiss. It didn't mean anything. I didn't even want to kiss him. He kissed me! The thing was, I just couldn't forget it. I didn't tell Seto about the meeting with Marik Ishtar. When he mentioned that Ishizu was in town, I just shrugged. How bad was I?
Strangely, I found myself two weeks later in the museum at the Ishtar's exhibition. I was watching an Egypt sculpture when his voice, penetratingly, greeted me again.
Marik.
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"This one is from Osiris. Did you know that he was Seth's brother?"
Serenity smirked, as weird as it was.
"Yes, and Seth killed him, cutting his brother in pieces."
"Oh, you're informed I see. Well, then let me show you something else." He guided her into a locked room and switched on the lights. "Here it is, my personal favorite. The statue of Ra, the original pharaoh."
"It's breath taking." It was in her opinion and she liked watching it, at least until she noticed Marik staring at her.
"No, you are." He said and kissed her. This time it was also gentle and soft but with passion and longing.
With strength and the stubbornness of a Wheeler she pushed him away and angrily gazed up at him.
"I told you, I'm with someone!"
"I know. Just tell me that you don't long for me and I will get lost."
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I exactly know why I had fallen for Marik Ishtar.
He was a nice and gentle person who was charming and good looking. He complimented me not just on my looks, but also on my knowledge about art and culture. He spent all of his time with me and he was interested in the things I did. And I mean everything. And I was interested in everything about him and what he did. He was Egypt and therefore, his simple presence was capturing my mind more and more every day.
Marik was easy to get along with for Joey and all of my friends. He too had a nice family, his siblings Ishizu who stood by me during the Battle Ship when I was watching over Mai. Odion also was a nice guy who was very intelligent by the way. Marik often made jokes about him and his lecture but he never minded. The youngest of the Ishtar siblings was a passionate man who loved to try out things, to travel the world and have fun with other people.
And he loved me dearly.
After three months the Ishtars finally broke off their exhibition and were to go back to Egypt. It had been longer than they had even thought it would take but as every good thing must come to an end, so was their visit. I was sad about it, of course, but also glad he'd go, so I could stop lying to Seto.
But it should come else. Marik asked me to come with him. Two options. I could stay and forget him, be happy with Seto and live with the guilt. Or I could join him on his journey and wouldn't have to face Seto by possibly staying in Domino. What was I supposed to do?
I went to the Kaiba mansion as usual and found Seto reading the paper in his living room.
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"Hey." His azure eyes gazed up from his paper when Serenity entered the room. "Where have you been so long?"
"I was out with friends." She lied as usual.
"Mh." His eyes darted back to the paper and the woman sighed.
"I'm in love with someone else."
Seto didn't even look up and kept staring at his paper but she could see how his eyes got empty.
"I didn't mean to but it happened though." She patiently waited for a reaction. "And I will leave Domino."
"Who is it?" His deep voice asked menacingly but still he hid his eyes.
"Does that matter?"
"Yes, it does!" He fumed at her and when suddenly his look met hers she could see the anger inside.
"Marik Ishtar." She answered truthfully in a low voice trying not to start crying. It wouldn't help anyway.
"How?" He looked at the woman, this time sad.
"I don't know, really, we met and fell in love. We meet for about three months. I'm sorry Seto."
"Did you sleep with him?"
Serenity couldn't believe why the hell this would matter. The question was ridiculous in her mind and she wondered if she really needed to answer. His gaze demanded for an answer, though.
"Yes." Simple but honest.
"Was it good?" His eyes filled with hatred and disgust he hissed those words at the woman he loved.
Serenity just looked at him in shock and also slightly disgusted. Anger overcame herself.
"Yes! Are you pleased now?" She almost screamed.
"Leave my house." He growled at her.
The woman gazed at him as if she couldn't decide if he really meant it. That was too easy. On the other hand she just should do what he wanted. She had broken up their relationship. She sighed in an angry manner and turned to head out the door.
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End of flashback
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End of chapter three.