chapter three

Vegeta, as usual, was talking with people passing by and buying things here and there.

But, he didn't notice that someone was watching him.

The person came quietly behind him and raised a hand towards Vegeta. He slowly reached at his shoulder and put his hand on it.

Vegeta flinched as he looked up at the intruder," who are you? "

" I'm kakarot, don't you remember me, Vegeta." He smiles.

" Kakarot! Oh gods, you almost gave me an heart attack."

" Um...I did not expected this type of welcome."

" Shut up, you idiot."

" Then, I think I should go." Kakarot turned away from him and proceeded to step forward, but Vegeta stopped him.

" Hey, kakarot. I'm sorry. Please don't mind me. Please D-Don't go." He blushed.

Kakarot turned to him grinning brightly,

" So, how are you, vegeta? "

" I should ask the same question. But you left without even a goodbye." Vegeta turned his back to him. He crossed his arms and stuck his lower lip out.

" Vegeta, don't be angry. You weren't there when I left. So, I didn't got to say..."

" You could have left a letter at least."

" I'm sorry, I forgot." Kakarot chuckled nervously as he rubbed his neck.

" Hmph, so you forgot about me." Vegeta said sadly.

" N-No. No, I didn't forgot you, vegeta. It's just I was so excited that..."

" You forgot me."

" No that's not it. It didn't even crossed my mind to leave a letter. I'm sorry, vegeta. Please tell me what should I do to make you feel better." Kakarot pleaded, joining his hands.

" I should go, kakarot. Papa must be waiting for me." Vegeta mumbled as turned around to leave.

Kakarot grabbed his hand to stop him.

Vegeta turned his head to look at his hand and blushed a bright red.

Kakarot quickly let go of his hand as his cheeks turned red.

" I-I-I'm sorry, Vegeta. I-I-I didn't..." He stuttered in embarrassment.

" It's o-okay, kakarot. I-I forgive you."

" Thanks, vegeta. Thank you for your forgiveness." Kakarot smiled, still blushing a little.

" I think I should go..." Vegeta stopped short at his sentence as a brunette came running towards them.

" Hey, kakarot, where were you? Huh? I was trying to find you everywhere", The brown eyed girl said as she hugged kakarot's arm.

" Chichi! What are you doing here?"

" I don't need a reason to be with you. Now do I ?", She turned towards vegeta," Who's he?"

" He's my best friend, vegeta. We're friends since childhood. We didn't see eachother for atleast 8 years, because I left to complete my education and training." Kakarot explained.

" Oh, nice to meet you, vegeta. I'm kakarot's fiancee." Chichi extended her hand to Vegeta for handshake.

" F-F-Fiancee? " Vegeta asked, surprised.

" Yes, we're going to marry soon. I'll invite you too." She smiled.

His heart ached suddenly, hearing those words. He didn't know why but he felt like crying.

" nice to meet you too...I-I should go. I've things to do. B-Bye." Vegeta quickly turned and walked away from them.

He threw himself on his bed and buried his face in his pillow as he cried silently.

Why, god? Why is this happening to me. Why I'm feeling like this? I should be happy, my best friend is getting married. Then why am I feeling like this?, Vegeta thought as he bent his head towards the ceiling. Tears streamed down his cheeks, I'm feeling so vulnerable and my heart is aching so much. I've never felt this sad ever before. What should I do?

As if on cue, king Vegeta entered his room.

He stopped dead in his tracks as he saw vegeta crying.

He sat near him, on the bed and ran a hand through vegeta's hair.

" Vegeta! What happened to you? Why are you crying?" He asked softly.

" Nothing, Papa." Vegeta wiped out his tears with the back of his hand.

" Vegeta, don't try to hide anything from me. Tell me...did someone said anything to you? Or someone hurt you?" He asked concerned.

" No, Papa. It's not that."

" Then what is that? Tell me now." He said sternly.

Vegeta hasitantly answered," I don't know what is it, Papa. I feel like shit. My heart is aching so much and It's feeling like...death is better than living. What's this feeling? What should I do, Papa?" Vegeta looked up at him.

King vegeta thought for a moment before answering.

He smiled at him," vegeta, do you want to know what are you feeling?"

Vegeta hasitantly nodded.

" Then answer some questions... when did you started feeling like this?"

" After I talked to a friend of mine." Hedidn't tell him his name.

" ...And what did you talk about that made you this sad?"

" We...talked for a few minutes and then..." Vegeta gulped down his tears," a girl came running to us and told me that she's his fiancee...that's when I started to feel like this."

King vegeta smiled a toothy grin and gave him his answer," vegeta I think you're big enough to know what love is."

" L-L-Love? " His eyes widened.

" Yes, Vegeta. This feeling that you're feeling is called love. I hope you know what that means?"

" Papa, but how...I don't want to love. I can't."

" Vegeta, love doesn't depends on your will. It just happens. So, you better not deny it." King vegeta tried to make him understand.

" B-But papa, he's going to marry", Vegeta looked down sadly. Tears rolled down his face," I don't have a chance... I never had. Even if he didn't have a fiancee, he still would see me only as a friend. I don't think he'd ever love me. Besides, I'm going to die next year anyway. So it doesn't matter."

" Vegeta, stop thinking this negative thoughts. You should be happy that you got know the meaning of love. See the positive side, vegeta, not the negative one. I'll help you to get over it, okay?" King vegeta tried to give him some courage.

" O-Okay...Papa." he sobbed and tried to control his emotions.

" Good, son. Now, get ready. We're going out."

" Going out? But, where?" Vegeta asked confused.

" We're going out on a trip to your favourite places. It would make you feel better. So, get ready. We'll leave in 1 hour." He smiled.

" Really, you're going with me?"Vegeta was surprised. His Papa never went anywhere with him. Due to him being a king, he have so many duties to perform...But why now?

King vegeta nodded smiling," yes, vegeta. Anything for you."

" Oh Papa." Vegeta hugged him and shaded some happy tears," I love you, Papa.

" I love you too, son." He hugged him back.

They both smiled as vegeta pulled away," I should get ready."

" Yes, you should. Now, go. Get ready. Fast."

King vegeta went out of his room.

Vegeta closed the doors of his room and started to get himself ready.

He chose a simple baggy blue shirt and a pair lose fitting pants, so that he'd be comfortable while traveling.

After a long day of having fun with his father, he finally retired to his quarters to rest.

Someone knocked on his door and vegeta opened it to find his father.

King vegeta stepped in the room, " Vegeta. How are you feeling now? Are you happy?"

" Yes, Papa. I'm very happy. I feel much better now. Thank you very much." Vegeta smiled.

" Good. Remember, whenever you feel bad, tell me, okay? Don't hesitate."

" Okay, Papa."

" Good night, son. I love you." King vegeta kissed his forehead.

" I love you too, Papa. Good night."

King Vegeta stepped out of his room.

vegeta closed the doors and sighed. He laid down on his bed and stared up at the ceiling. I don't know when my life became so complicated, He sighed again as he thought about everything that happened that day.

I shouldn't think so much. But...how will I confront kakarot tomorrow? Should I avoid him? Yes...I should avoid him. That way l wouldn't have to suffer this much. That's the right thing to do. Vegeta nodded to himself as he closed his eyes, trying to sleep.

After half an hour of tossing and turning, he finally fell asleep.