Cloud turns to face Cid and yells, "Cid what did you do? Well I am sorry but I can't go anymore Strife Delivery is closed" Cloud nods his head. Tifa looks at him and Cloud understands he gets up and grabs the cake ad is out the door. "This is not what I ordered" Zach says slowly breathing and walking back and forth. Aerith tries to reassure him that it doesn't matter about the cake as long as she has the people she loves close to her on this day, everyday.
Cloud parks the bike and knocks on the door. Professor Gast opens the door. "Oh sir we had a mix up I have your cake and you have my sandwiches" Cloud says hoping he didn't make a fool of himself. "Oh yes I am very happy you came back thank you hold on one sec young man let me get your stuff...here you go oh hold on I want you to meet my daughter it is her birthday and I think she would like to meet the young man who returned her cake" Professor Gast says turning back into the house. "Oh no I have to get going" Cloud protested. "Aeri come down here this young man has returned your cake say Thank you" Gast yelled. "Yes coming daddy," Aerith yelled back.
After a minute of waiting Cloud turned and walked to his bike. Aerith ran to the door, "Thank you sir" but didn't see anyone expect this shadow of a man on a bike but then she hears him whistle...that same whistle she heard from the early night. The next day Tifa and the group are going to go training. Aerith goes to see Zach leave to continue his mission. Tifa is fighting a monster doing a combo of jumping and hitting when suddenly something goes wrong and Tifa slips slamming her body hard against the floor. She wails in pain realizing that her ankle is in total pain. Cloud runs to her trying to figure out what is wrong he carries her to the hospital.
The doctor says that her ankle is severely damage and that she has to stay with them for a couple of days. Yuffie explains that there is no one to watch over the bar, take care of Denzel and Marlene and also no one to be Cloud's secretary. Cloud walks over to Tifa, "Cloud I am so sorry because of me Cloud I am sorry" Cloud nods and places his hand on her shoulder. "Can I ask you for a favor Cloud can you get me some oranges." Cloud nods and exits the room.
Cloud arrives at the market and grabs some oranges when he hears a voice, "May you pass me that orange" Aerith asks. Cloud looks over at her and watches this girl grab some oranges, he looks down and sees this single yellow flower in her basket. Aerith looks over to Cloud staring at the flower. "Do you want one they are only one gil?" Cloud nods and hands her a girl she passes him a flower. Suddenly this swarm of kids come and huddle around Aerith. Cloud sees how beautiful she is and how enchanting her smile is and how her emerald eyes shine like crystals and also the fact that children love her.
Cloud wanted her to temporarily be his secretary and take Tifa's place since she was in the hospital. Aerith looks up to see Cloud still staring at her and she sees how handsome he looks, and his muscular body forms a luscious man and his blue eyes it was as if she wa looking into the ocean. Before she could turn away she heard him say something. " I was looking for a temporary secretary and someone to help watch 2 kids can you help me?" Aerith looks at Cloud shocked. "Excuse me? But I am not going to play wife for you and a mother to your kids. I have some dignity you know?"
Cloud face turns red and whimpers, "Lady it's not like that. I run a business and I don't know if you heard of us Strife Delivery and those two kids aren't mine they are two orphans who stay with me and Tifa. But since Tifa is in the hospital..." Aerith looks up at Cloud and doesn't know why she is asking this question, "Is Tifa your girlfriend?" Without hesitation. "Oh no Tifa is my friend...well sorta like my best friend. But I really need some help even though this city is small there is still people who want things delivered and I hoping that I could be heard around different cities so I can go mainstream. Will you help me?
Cloud said looking innocent as ever. Aerith looks at him guilty about what she was about to say, "No sorry" she begins to walk away. Cloud reaches out to her and shocked about her answer. "Please" he whispers. Aerith looks at him she is trying to hide how much she enjoys his touch. "Why me out of everyone why me? How do I know this ain't no trap?
Cloud looks at her with heavy eyes not wanting this angel to go then he lets her go of her to turn and walk away. Aerith didn't know this feeling came over her, "These kids what are their names?" Cloud turns around and a smile creeps to his face, "Denzel and Marlene." She smiles and tells Cloud to meet her at 5pm so she can go get her things packed. Aerith gets home and explains to her parents about her trip across town. Professor Gast is furious he thinks Zach would not approve of this but Inflana knows this means a lot to her daughter and agrees.