"Cagalli, you know him," Athrun asked
I looked at that guy and he said, "I'm sorry, but I don't recall ever meeting Ms. Cagalli."
"But," I said
"It's okay Cagalli; I think you're in shock from what just happened. How about you go home, with Aiden," Athrun said.
I looked at that person. He had a smirk on his face, as if he knew I knew that he was trouble. I let it go and went up to the car, and sat in the seat with Aiden in my arms. I looked to see Athrun and my friends talking to the man, and I was pretty sure, after he supposedly saved my life, they wouldn't believe a word I said.
Aiden was looking at me with his emerald eyes and hugged me tightly.
"I love you too," I said and he fell asleep peacefully for once today.
I strapped Aiden in his seat and walked around to the driver's. I heard a shuffle in the bush and ignoring it, I drove home.
Upon arriving the phone rang and with Aiden in my arms and messily picked up.
"Hello," I said
With no answer I hung up and felt confused about today's event and drank a glass of water.
I took Aiden upstairs to his room and placed him quietly in his crib. I went to the window and reached my arms out to close it, but stopped hearing a shuffle from Aiden, I went to check to him and he was moving his feet against some toys. I removed them from the area and went to change into some a silk tank top that land above my bellybutton and matching pants. I wore a mesh robe that flared at the arms and went to the washroom to wash up for bed. I wasn't really tired. I went out and remembered I had to turn on the monitor. I went back to Aiden's room and switched it on and remembered to shut his window, lock it and close the blind and see-through curtains. I watched Aiden for a while and felt my stomach rumble in hunger. I went down the stair to the kitchen and was met by the aroma of soup. I ate a bowl of it and was about to go up, when I heard the main door open. Knowing that it was Athrun I smiled and went to greet him and tell him about the man and that I knew him, since at the place there were too many people, but what I came to was a bit of an annoyance and shock.
Athrun came in laughing with the guy and they seemed as if they'd known each other for ages.
"Athrun what is he doing here?" I said with a hesitant tone.
"Cagalli, since he saved your life and all, he asked me that he was looking for a job, and I thought it would be important to get you a bodyguard, so here he is," Athrun said.
"How do you know we can trust him," I sneered
"Well Ms. Cagalli I knew you'd ask me that and I think after what had happened today I can assure I'll make sure your protection comes over first, than my life, " the man said
"Cagalli I know you're apprehensive, but trust me, I'll do anything to make sure you stay with us," Athrun said coming over to me and embracing me, "After today I can't risk it."
"But," I said
"No, you will have a guard and I want to get to the bottom of who did the shooting, Daniel and I will be working to figure it out, since he is well informed with the world," Athrun said
"Fine," I said
"Thank you," he said, "by the ways he's Daniel Mane,"
"That's nice," I said as Daniel came to shake my hand, but I rejected it and walked to the stairs.
"Cagalli," Athrun said sternly walking up to me and grabbing my arm
I saw the fury in Athrun eyes for the first time, "It would be great to apologise, now."
"No," I said
"You're just…how can you be so rude," Athrun said
"What he's my guard, I'll treat he like he's supposed to be treated," I said
I saw Athrun raise his hand to contact my cheek, but it never came. I looked up and saw Athrun place his hand down. I felt tears sting my eyes and I saw Daniel standing there smirking and checking me out with lustful eyes.
"How can you trust someone who you've known for half an hour and treat me like this," I said looking down and ran up to Aiden's room and locked the door.
Athrun looked at his hand thinking how he almost slapped the person he loved.
Daniel put a face on and said, "I apologise Mr. Zala, I guess I shouldn't have come, I think I should take my leave."
"No, it's was Cagalli's fault, she usually isn't this rude and I just don't know what wrong, I think I'll talk…" Athrun started to be interrupted.
"I suggest you should stay away since, she seem hurt and might blow up more, you should wait until she calms down," Daniel said.
"I guess, but do you have a place to stay or would you rather stay at the manor," Athrun asked sadly.
"I have residence, and for now I should leave, it was nice to meet you all," Daniel said.
Athrun saw him leave and missed the evil eyes as he left.
"Cagalli," Athrun said sighing.
I was sitting in our baby's room tearing at how angry Athrun would get, when I wasn't the culprit at all. He trusted the person who was trying to kill me and that Daniel was going to be trouble for me. I don't expect a smooth happily ever after now, I thought
"Athrun," I said sighing.
I heard a knock on the door.
"Cagalli," I heard Athrun say
"Go away," I said
"Don't make me come inside forcefully," he said
"What do you want anyways, first you bring a stranger how and tell me he has to stay near me, next you try and slap me, and now you're threatening me," I screamed at him on the other side of the door waking up Aiden and bawled out at my sudden outburst.
I groaned and heard the lock pick and I went to Aiden and soothed him down, but it didn't help. I saw Athrun and just as he was about to touch me, I gently placed Aiden in his arms and left.
"Cagalli, wait," he said and I ran outside to the cool night sky. I heard a shuffle and saw Daniel come out. I glared at his face and moved away, but he grabbed onto my arm to prevent me from getting any father.
"Now wait just one moment Ms. Cagalli, I haven't finished my talking with you," he said
"That's Mrs. Zala to you got it, and I don't have time for this," I said tugging my arm for release.
"Feisty aren't we, alright Mrs. Zala, but enjoy these days for now, because there won't be any soon, since you'll be somewhere else." He said leaving, but not before brushing his finger on my breast.
I slapped him and said, "Keep you dirty fingers away."
He held his cheek, smiling, "I'll get you for that."
As he left I felt my heart calm down. That Daniel disturbed my personal space, and I didn't want that to happen again. I sat down on the bench and clutched my head in just an outburst of emotions of anger, despair and worry. Deep down I felt and knew my bad times were coming and a test of trust for Athrun. I knew that the only reason he trusted Daniel was because of me. Everything that had happened was because of me. I heard footsteps and didn't bother looking up, since I could remember that sound anywhere. I heard the person kneel in front of me and say, "I'm sorry Cagalli."
I looked up to his guilty eyes and took my feet up and placed them on the bench and faced away from him. A gust of icy air blew past us and I shivered. I felt a sweater on my shoulders and a weight behind me, I felt arms pull me into his warm chest. I grabbed him and held him tight, afraid that the next moment he'd leave. I had so much love for Athrun even if he hated me, my love would never die, because I probably was at fault. I felt him stoke my hair and he murmured apologizes to me continuously. I nodded and accepted it. I felt him hold me tight, knowing another challenge was around the horizon and our trust needed to me strong, but somehow our line of trust was becoming thinner and it was because of that man, who seemed to be more than just a devil, but something more. I felt tears prick my eyes and as I remembered his last words before he left. He'd get me.
I wanted to tell Athrun about him until he said something that made me reconsider, "I trust Daniel with you, and he saved your life and just gives him one chance, just for me."
I looked into his eyes and said, "How do you know, he could just be wanting my death,"
"Then, why did he save you," he said
I had no answer and said, "I don't know."
"Then how about just give him a chance and if he does something, tell me," he said
I nodded and said, "Why can't you be my bodyguard?"
He laughed and said, "Then who will look out for Orb, and Aiden."
"I guess," I said smiling and slept in the arms of my loved one.
The next morning was the last time I'd ever wake up so blissfully. I was sleeping on the bed and Athrun had a grip on my waist, refusing to let go and wanted me to stay, which I gladly did. I turned around so I was facing the sleeping red knight. He looked absolutely breath-taking, this brought back to the time on the island when Athrun was snoozing, leaving his prisoner unattended. He looked just as cute, but he grew quite a bit from then. I heard Aiden yelling into the monitor. It seemed as if he learned what it was for. I giggled and moved to get of, until I realized the arm. Now I had to choose, stay in the warm comfort of Athrun and kiss him in a good morning, or have to step on the cold floor and visit my awaken child, the child for sure.
I pushed on Athrun's arms, but with that muscles in triceps proved to be impossible to budge. I smirked and I remembered something. I placed my cold hand on underneath Athrun's shirt giving him goose bumps and traced my nails on his abs and he immediately released me. I guess I knew one of the ways to relax my husband. I got of the bed and a rode after my feet touched the cold floor. I went around the bed and peck Athrun on the lips and the cheek before I left, unknown to me that I arose the knight awake.
I went to next door to see Aiden playing with a toy with excitement. He recently discovered that it could talk and he couldn't get enough of the strange sounds. He gurgled happily whenever it stopped and turned it on again. He looked at my and flashed me a smile of love. He reached his arms out, dropping the toy instantly at my sight and laughed. I picked him up and he hugged be the best he could with his little arms. I held him close as Athrun came in through the door connected to our room, in his boxer and yawned.
"So you're up sleepy head," I said I sat down to feed Aiden with his bottle. Athrun came and placed a hand on Aiden's forehead and stroked the top of his head and Aiden just had glee in his eyes when he saw his father. After Aiden finished his milk, I passed him onto his father and those two had there time together. I prayed that no one would take this happiness away, but deep down in my heart, I knew these smile would vanish soon. I needed proof against that Mane, and I needed it fast, because he needed time and I couldn't give it to him.
I went to our room and took a shower. I knew that there would be many ways to get evidence, but he was smart and cunning. To get him I needed to unfortunately get close to him and I took that moment to pray that everything would turn out okay in the end and that the trust and bond Athrun and I had wouldn't break through these times.
I came out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my petite frame. Even after being pregnant with Aiden my figure and shape maintained. I changed into a Stylish Black Drape Front Sequin Trim Top with a Trendy Low Rise Pants with Flare Cuffs and a trendy causal sneaker because today I had to go shopping for Aiden's supply and I personally liked to get them because Aiden was our baby.
I dried my hair with a towel when I heard the bell ringing. I yelled out to Athrun to get it, but he said he was busy, and requested me to get it. I groaned and rushed downstairs to answer it. Opening the door I was faced with the eyes of the enemy.
"You," I growled
"Well good morning to you to, Ms. Cagalli. I'm here on my duty, heard you were going shopping ma'am," he said brushing through me inside the house, "Nice place you got here, but it'll some be gone from you, right Cagalli."
"What are you talking about? That would never happen anyways, and I am married if you didn't realize that, so kindly regard me in that status Manes," I said sneering at him.
"Right your husband; he's quite a bother, in the ways of our plans. You know you might want to reconsider your thoughts," he said
"Why are you letting me know you're bad idea anyways, all I have to do is say it to Athrun and you'll be gone," I said
"Oh that's what you think, but you see, he won't believe, and make that your family and friends as well, they are too blinded by my act," he said grinning
"Proud aren't you, well we'll see who win in the end, my love and trust or your act," I said trudging up the stairs to tell Athrun
"You might want to be careful Mrs. Zala, you wouldn't want anything to happen to your son now…would you," he said
I froze at the step I was and whipped around and faced his eyes full of iniquity.
"You wouldn't dare," I said
"Try me, all it takes is one shot, if you take out one word," he said pulling out a gun, "I do have my contacts, one call and say bye to your little child."
I stiffened and said, "What do you want?"
"You'll find out soon enough," he said taking a seat on the couch as Athrun came downstairs a minute later fully dressed with Aiden. He passed our child to me and I held him dearly, afraid of the man in front. I didn't want to risk Aiden, so I kept my mouth shut, the only thing that could fix my life.
"Anyways, I should go now Cagalli. I have a meeting soon, and have to go," Athrun said coming over to me and pecking my lips and kissed Aiden's forehead saying, "Now Aiden, make sure you take care of mommy alright."
Aiden in replied laughed, making me smile.
I hugged Athrun and he left, making sure to tell Daniel to keep me safe.
"Don't worry sir, Mrs. Zala protection is in capable hand," he said putting up his act.
Athrun left waving goodbye. I had worry in my eyes and he saw it, but left and I knew when he'd come back…questions. I held Aiden close and he looked at me and glared at Daniel, burning a hole in his back because he turned around.
"Wow, some attitude that child has, but of course he is one of us," Manes said
"You're a half," I said astonished
"Couldn't you tell, but I have to say little guy, your mother is something, make a person or two blind with her look and body," he said looking lustfully at me.
"You sickening lecher," I said
"Probably, I haven't had a good lay in a while. I'm sure you can satisfy me," he said walking towards me.
"In your dreams, I by myself only belong to Athrun and no one else. I would never allow myself to do such a disgraceful act, because I unlike you have a heart. Only Athrun has that right," I said
"Yes, Athrun the Prince of Zaft, the saviour of the PLANTs, the King of Orb, he is truly a hero among people, respected, loved, perfect. A husband, father, that Zala really is something. Lucky dog, I say. He's done nothing, yet people love him." Daniel said
"He's done more than what you could not have done even in a million year, you that low. And don't you dare say anything about him. What do you know anyways? Where were you during the wars," I said
He smirked, knowing he's touched a soft spot which was Athrun.
"You know torturing Athrun would be nice, especially since it would be the person he loved most doing it," he said
"What are you getting at," I said
"Nothing much, just watch out Cagalli, because you're soon going to bring tears in your eyes and that husbands or your, not to mention your beloved nation. Each and every one of them will have nothing but hate for you, and you'll be doing it," he said laughing