HELLO!! How's EVERYBODY! Well I proudly present to you chapter 15, "Secrets Meant To Be Kept" I think it's good, so leave plenty of reviews, and this story will be ending soon, sorry but everything has it's end at one point or another. Well I'll be posting the date and time for the final chapter on the chapter before last…if that makes sense! LOL well…read on!!

"Secrets meant to be kept"

The town had been bustling full of commerce, each person passing along on their way. The afternoon was young, and Lenne found herself lost in thought. Readjusting to glance at her watch every now and then toward the door. Taking deep breaths of irritation she began to tap her heel eagerly. Leaning closer onto the table she peered into her small coffee, it had lost its warmth some time ago.

"Where in the hell is he? How dare he make me wait, the nerve."

With little impatience, her desire to leave exponentially grew as the minutes passed. With little hesitation she pushed her chair outward to exit.

"Have you been waiting long, darling?" His voice seemed to startle her; taken back she found herself plopping back into her seat.

"I've been waiting nearly an hour," She retorted sharply. The young gentlemen took his seat opposing her own.

"Forgive me…I had…personal matters, that needed to be tended to first. Priority dear, priority," His lips curled evolving into an icy smiling sending chills through her spine.

"Seymour, we must talk. This is serious." Placing his menu onto the table he clasped his hands.

"I beg your pardon…is this not a lunch date—"Cut the crap Seymour." Leaning forward, his icy blue eyes pierced through her, "Then how about you just get to the point." Clenching her teeth in disgust she loathed him, but her feelings toward him quickly evaporated.

"Yuna's in the hospital—"I heard…now if there is something I don't know then could we hurry, I have places to be Lenne." Balling her fist, she slammed it into the table, "Stop interrupting me!" Startled by the tone in her voice he flinched back, recognizing that it was serious. Taking a breath she adjusted her skirt and crossed her legs. Licking her lips she began to continue to pursue the conversation.

"As I was saying, Yuna is in the hospital…well she isn't the problem no longer. Tidus is, and it's not just my problem…it's yours as well." Intrigued he leaned closer, checking both shoulders; reassuring himself that nobody had heard.

"Lenne, what do you mean my problem? Tidus—"Seymour…you know as well as I do."

"Are you saying Tidus isn't going to marry you? Lenne, you must have him marry you. It is the only way."

"I know Seymour, believe me I know, but that damn Yuna has caused such a damn mess. He's with me, but she is all he thinks about." Shaking his head Seymour smiled, "That doesn't matter Lenne. Who cares whom he thinks about? As long as he marries you everything will be fine. With Yuna in the hospital…you have to push it…force him quickly into it. If he believes in family values as much as you have told me, then he will."

"But if he thinks he is going to lose Yuna…I think…I think he might leave me." Grabbing Lenne's wrist across the table, he began to induce heavy pressure.

"Listen Lenne, we had a deal. You don't have time to doubt, you must marry Tidus. I will find a way to get Yuna out of the picture myself if I have to." Pulling her wrist away vigorously she snapped, "Why can't you take care of the baby!" Pushing his finger onto her lips he commanded her silence. Silently he spoke in but whispers, "Lenne we had a deal, you are to tell NO ONE that it is my baby. You were to frame Tidus, and in return I offered you 250,000 dollars…yeah do you remember that…250,000 dollars. I don't want to have to refresh your damn memory again, so don't fuck up!" Easing away from her she remained quiet. Shaking his head in disgust he stood, his voice pattern still not left from a whisper.

"I have an image to protect Lenne, so keep your damn head on straight!" Turning from the table he grabbed his coat, and made his way to the exit. Not once slowing to turn around to the teary eyed Lenne. She felt trapped. Not only had she accepted the money, but also she had betrayed her best friend. It had happened several months ago, at a party and Seymour had taken an interest in Lenne…and he always got what he was interested in. She instantly regretted the night, but what could she do? She was forced into acting as normal as possible, even continuing to play matchmaker between Yuna and Seymour. However when Tidus came…Seymour saw an opportunity. As she sat their pondering her actions she questioned whether it had been wise of her to tell Seymour at all…maybe some secrets are better left kept.

Well yeah I KNOW I KNOW!!! Kind of short, but I thought this chapter would kind of be…interesting, so I hope you enjoyed it!! Reviews WELCOME!!!