Disclaimer: I don't own Candy, Candy and its characters. Candy, Candy and all characters belong to Kyoko Mizuki, images to Yumiko Igarashi and anime a Toei Animation.
To – yes this story revolves around Candy and Albert. I am trying to involve every character that contributed to their lives.
To Aznchocoholic – sorry to leave you hanging, I don't mean to. I am currently writing two fanfics at the same time, this one and the other about Faramir and Eowyn. I am hopelessly in love with them. ;)
To my ever loyal reader/reviewer Charmichan – Thank you and thank you again. I love your fanfic but think I will finish reading yours when I complete mine. Actually, I am not reading any fanfic since I found for myself that it is difficult focusing on my writing.
To all again, thank you following my fanfic and please don't forget to review. It helps me motivated and inspired.
This was very difficult to write because I wanted to decribe their moment, but my head was not working right. Hopefully you can imagine what I was trying to convey. Also, I decided to end this chapter with hopeful and happy thoughts. Because I will not be able to write this weekend, my family will be going skiing and snowboarding.
Thanks for understanding. Have a great weekend!
Chapter 4 – Lost in translation part 2
Aunt Elroy continued on and on regarding the important visitors coming for the event. She kept reminding William the importance of the party for the Ardley family. However, Albert who was sitting across his Aunt, was staring at the guest list, not reading only imaging Candy. On how will she look like and how will she response to his proposal. Aunt Elroy seemed to notice that William was distracted.
"William, are you paying attention to everything that I said?" Aunt Elroy asked displeasingly.
Still Albert didn't respond. Aunt Elroy raised her brow and walked towards Albert then asked him again.
"William, what in the world you are thinking about that you didn't heard me before?" frustrated Aunt Elroy said.
Albert with teasing smile responded, "Dearest Aunt, I am merely contemplating about tonight, how will she looks like and how does it feels as her hands touches mind." Albert was in a heavenly bliss.
For a moment Aunt Elroy thought that William was excited to meet his future fiancée. Well of course, she chose her herself. She is the daughter of a well-known business man from New York. And her brother will greatly suit Candy as well. Aunt Elroy thought, it is like hitting two birds with one stone.
Suddenly, her thoughts shattered when she heard Albert said, "Aunt Elroy I believe I need to take a leave now, I promised Candy that I will meet her at five. I will see you at the party later."
Aunt Elroy thought, so he was thinking of that girl again! No! I would not let them talk. I have to keep him here what am I to do? Think, think Elroy. Then with an evil plan she said, "Oh my dearest William, this party is making me so nervous, I am having chest pain and my head feels light." As Aunt Elroy hold on her chest and started to act dizzy.
Albert was so concerned with his Aunt since she is an elderly. Albert assisted her to her bed. "I will call for Candy she is the nurse, she knows what to do." Albert suggested.
Aunt Elroy rapidly grabbed Albert's arm and said, "No! William please do not leave me, I am afraid. In my drawer on the other side of my bed, I have my medicines there. I am sure I will be fine once I take some medicine."
So Albert gave her some medicine. He then thought, "Damn it, it is quarter after five, Candy must be waiting there by now."
Candy reached Albert's study at five in the evening. She knocked twice but no one answered. She knocked again but still no answer, she thought, Albert must be sleeping. She gently opened the door. The room was empty she thought, where could he be? Maybe he stepped out for a bit to get something. I will wait here.
Candy moved a soft armchair to face the window. She wanted to rest while watching the sunset. She gently opened the window, letting the gentle breeze to cool her down. There she sat contemplating about her life, Albert, her future and Frammy's letter. Sleep came easy for her for she was very exhausted from rising early in the morning.
Finally, Albert arrived at his study. He noticed that his door was slightly open, a ray of sunlight seeping thru the floor. But it was totally quiet inside. He gently opened the door; he saw a figure sitting facing the window. Her hair was tied up while some of her curls were resting at the back of the armchair. Her green silk dress flows gracefully along with the breeze. Albert let out a deep sigh as he walked towards her.
The sight of her captivated his entire being. The warm sunlight brings glows on her golden locks, her pale skin looks so smooth, and the delicate sequence of her dress shine like small diamonds. Albert felt content just watching her he thought, she looks like an angel.
He carefully knelt down. He gently holds her hand lightly tracing each finger. As he holds her left hand, Albert reached into his left pocket, where a small velvety box was hidden. He didn't take it out yet. With eyes closed, he remembered what was in the box.
Albert remembered, In South America he found the perfect deep green emerald that will match Candy's eyes. He thought that this will be perfect for her. He designed the ring so that Candy can use it even for work. He knows that Candy will not like an extravagant ring but he doesn't want it to be simple. This ring represents how much he loves her. The bezel set diamonds surrounded the platinum band emphasizing the larger heart shape emerald at the middle of the ring.
Albert said, "Oh, the matching earrings and necklace. I have to give it to her."
When he was about to stand up to get the jewelleries, there was a loud knock at the door informing William that the party is going to start soon and Aunt Elroy wishes for him to greet the visitors at the door. The loud noise startled Candy. She immediately stood almost knocking Albert who was still kneeling and said, "ALBERT!" Instinctively, Albert stood at the same time taking out his left hand from his pocket and grabbed Candy on her waist so that they will not fall. Well, at least he didn't say Terry's name, Albert thought with a chuckle.
At last the moment of truth, Albert and Candy standing so close together, nose almost touching, and both lips were parted and breathing heavily. Albert asked Candy, "Are you alright? Someone was knocking at the door."
Candy surveyed the room then looked back at Albert. "I fell asleep. How long have you been waiting? Why you didn't wake me up?"
Ahh, my Candy always asked too many questions, Albert thought. "Not long my dear; I was delayed by my Aunt. I apologize." He smiled and kissed her hand which he was holding all this time.
Candy noticed that Albert was checking something on his left pocket. It looked like a small box protruding from his pocket. That's must be? No, it can't be. Wait when I woke up he was kneeling in front me. Oh my, and I was sleeping. Damn it Candy! Candy bitterly thought.
Albert can sense that Candy was thinking something. He also sensed their closeness for he can feel his blood rising like an active volcano ready to erupt. Her scent was alluring and her eyes were hypnotizing him into ecstasy. Oh, Candy do you know what you are doing to me? I don't want to move let just stay like this and forget about the party. What do you think? Albert pondered.
Candy realized that Albert's hand was tightening on her waist. She didn't know what to do. So she closed her eyes and let Albert take the lead. Albert was confused. Is she waiting for my kiss? I should kiss her, no wait I haven't told her yet that I love her. I don't want her to think that I am taking advantage of her. Considering for what she's been through. I don't want to hurt her. Oh, my I wanted to kiss her. Cursed this honour of mine but I just love her that much that I have to do it right. Albert contemplated.
Candy realized that Albert wasn't doing anything hence, she opened her eyes with a deep sighed, stepped back, and asked him, "How's my hair? Is it still ok? You know from sleeping?"
Albert who seemed just came back from reality responded, "Of course you're always lovely, my dear Candy."
This entire scene only lasted a few minutes but for them it seemed like eternity. The knock came once again and Albert responded with a grave tone stating that he is coming. Again, time wasn't their friend.
"I am afraid we have to go. Candy there is something I need to tell you tonight." Albert sincerely said with his endearing eyes ever gazing at her. Albert checked his pocket making sure that the box is still there.
Candy was lost in thought, maybe he didn't want to kiss me before telling me how he feels. Oh I just sometimes wish that Albert can be like spontaneous Terry who just kisses me. I guess that's why he is Albert and he is holding me right now. I am happy. I can wait.
When Candy didn't respond Albert asked her again. This time Candy replied, "Yes, Albert I will wait for that."
As the two headed out, Candy remembered the letter, "Albert I need to show you, Frammy's letter."
"Fammy, isn't she your nurse friend who's a military nurse in France?"
"Yes, that's her she wrote to me."
"Is she well?"
"Yes, she is. But I will tell you later ok."
"Later, then my dearest Candy." Albert said as he took a rectangular box containing the matching necklace and earrings.
"Here Candy I wish for you to wear it."
Candy refused but Albert succeeded. As Albert placed the necklace around her neck, the back of his hand discreetly caresses her neck gently. That brought shivers to her spine. Albert noticed and he liked it. Wait for tonight my love, he thought.
The two walked along the hallway and finally reached the open. When Aunt Elroy took noticed of them she wave pretending to be pleased seeing them together. I knew it William is spending time again with her again. But after tonight, yes tonight it will be different, with a fake smile she thought of this.
"Is that Aunt Elroy? She looks happy to see me?" Candy asked doubt founded.
"Give her a chance, Candy she's actually fell ill earlier which kept me from seeing you. Now she looks better." explained Albert. "This reminds me I need to see George. Candy will you go see if Annie and Archie arrived I am sure they are delighted to see you." added Albert.
"Well I am glad she is better now. Yes I will go and look for them. I will see you later then."
When they parted both looked back and caught a glimpse of each other. With a deep yearning both were excited for tonight. Their affection for one another is beyond comprehension, beyond words. Will they finally discern that, will this night be friendly to them?