Chapter 8- Gifts and Secrets
Today is the day that Athrun will return to PLANT. Kira and Lacus saw him off. Kira gave Athrun a letter.
"Thank you for visiting Athrun even though so much had happened during your stay here. Take Care." Lacus said.
"Just open it when you arrive in PLANT. Don't worry I will deliver some news regarding your daughter. Be Careful."
Kira pushed his best friend toward the plane and finally took off.
Athrun tried to gat some sleep. When he closed his eyes, memories of what happened during his stay on Orb flashes on his mind. What happened when he arrived, the first time he met his daughter, when he knew that he is Athrunette's father, everything flashed on his mind.
"When will be able to meet again? I miss those moments with her even though they were short."
The plane already landed Athrun immediately went to his office. He sat on his desk and opened the letter that Kira gave.
Dear Athrun,
I hope that you enjoyed your stay here on Orb. Even though your stay here was so short so much had happened. I hope that your relationship with Cagalli will get better. Take Care. I hope your situation in PLANT is fine.
P.S. Athrunette's birthday is on September 19. Kira knew you will miss Cagalli and Athrunette. Attached in this letter is a little present for you.
Lacus Clyne
Athrun saw a photograph of Cagalli and Athrunette attached in the letter he decided to place it in his office.
Meyrin entered the office.
"Chairman Zala, Yzak Jule and Dearka Elsman want to meet you right now. They are waiting in the lobby."
"Tell them that I'll meet them in my office."
The two gentlemen entered the room.
"Why are you so happy Athrun? Did you meet a hottie while you are in Orb? What's this?"
Dearka noticed the picture on Athrun's desk. He looked at the picture thoroughly.
"Isn't this Cagalli? Since when did she have a daughter?"
"Dearka, that's Cagalli and my daughter."
"Your daughter?! Since when did you have a daughter with Cagalli? Why didn't you tell us?"
"It's a long story Dearka. Why are did you come to my office in the first place?"
"At last you finally asked. These letters are mailed to you. They are death threats."
"I've been receiving those death threats since I become the Chairman and nothing happened to me yet."
"It's true. I think we just need to tighten the security this time. They are becoming more active than before."
"Okay but I don't want to be so tight that people will be alarmed."
"Let's leave it like that. Tell me your story Athrun. Since when did you have a daughter?"
"I have a four-year old daughter with Cagalli. Her name is Athrunette. I only knew it that she is my daughter when I was on Orb."
"Cagalli hid it from you? Does Athrunette know that you are her father? What is she like?"
"Unfortunately she doesn't know that I'm her father. She hates having bodyguards around her like her mother. Lacus told me that she is somewhat like me in some ways. What happened while I'm gone?"
"Shiho is pregnant! She is making Yzak suffer. Try to go to their house one morning. You will really have fun watching them."
The three gentlemen continued their conversation. Meanwhile back in Orb…
Cagalli came into the study room searching for her daughter.
"How's my cute little daughter? Why are you not playing today? You've been sneaking out of the house lately, so I thought you found a new playmate."
"Well you could say that I found a new playmate, but unfortunately he returned to PLANT already."
"Who are you talking about then?"
"It's not other than Kira-ojiki's best friend, Athrun-ojiki."
"Athrunette he is not merely a playmate. He is your father. I'm sorry but I think I still don't have the strength to tell you yet."
"Mom, are you in good terms with Athrun-ojiki?"
"What made you ask that?"
"Well, I only knew Athrun-ojiki recently so I thought you are not that close, but when you are with him you are really different, as if something is going on between the two of you."
"It's nothing don't mind it. I'm not avoiding anything." Cagalli sounded the opposite of what she is saying.
"Mom, you're hiding something from me…"
Cagalli tried to change the subject. She looked at the calendar. It made her remember that her daughter's birthday is less than two months from now.
"Athrunette what do you want for your 5th birthday?"
"I'm not yet sure where but I want to celebrate my different place."
"Where are you planning to celebrate your birthday then?"
"Celebrating in PLANT is not a bad idea."
"But why do you want to celebrate it there?"
"I want to know what's like living in space and I miss Athrun-ojiki."
Cagalli wished her daughter would change her mind. She is not yet ready to see Athrun again.
A.N.: Sorry for not updating immediately...I still have to do some school requirements especially in Biology...I will update as soon as I can but please give me at least 5 reviews for this chapter...
