More NaLu! More NaLu! Yep, this chapter has more NaLu in it compared to the rest.
I'm changing the rating to T. Don't worry, I don't write stuff like that. It will go in the same manner as the present story is going. However, I'm not convinced with K+. The rating of the story lies somewhere in between K+ and T. So, I'm just changing it for safety. That's all!
I'm too tired to say anything more. You guys enjoy this chapter!
The usual disclaimer applied.
Be my wife
Chapter-6
The girl who married him
He opened the door to his mansion for the first time in three years. Dragging his feet gradually, he took in the beauty of the large mansion which was once his home, not that it wasn't now. The only difference lies in the fact that he doesn't live here now.
"Natsu-sama, we've been awaiting your arrival," a pink haired maid greeted him.
He nodded in approval of the greeting.
"Everything is in the same place as Hime left them. No one in the mansion has moved or broken any of the items," she said in a monotonous voice. Her head was still bowed down.
"Thank you Virgo. You may raise your head." He said, hating at the part of him being called 'sama' in the first place and being treated like a master of all.
She faced him with that stoic face of hers, asking the usual blunt question she used to ask for even a job well done. "Will I be punished now?"
His sweat dropped. He wanted to shove her away when a voice beat him to it.
"Some things don't change ne Natsu?" the said boy turned around to catch a glimpse of the person who was mocking him at present despite being very sure of to whom it belonged to.
"Gray?"
"Nice to see you in this mansion again flamehead" he said as he moved forward, dismissing the maid at the same time.
"Trying to pick a fight with me already, ice prince" he muttered under his breath.
"Things really don't change, ne?" he chuckled. "Some may be because people don't want them to,"
"Like this mansion" Gray stressed this part, making him sigh.
"And some because people can't do anything to change them" Gray said, putting more stress on every word he pronounced "Like your love for her…"
There was silence. Natsu seemed to want to retort but was at loss of words. Lucy has always been a sensitive topic for him and he didn't appreciate much discussion on their relationship. You really wouldn't believe that he never allowed anyone to even bring up her name in the past three years.
"Lucy would be so happy to know that you love her so much. She'll jump in joy don't you think?" Gray said, walking past him. "Who would love her so much that he'd not enter his own house for three years?"
Natsu's face fell down, his mind clouded with the thoughts of a certain blonde who changed his life.
"Why Natsu? Why did you let her go?" Gray question, frown formed on his face. Only silence came as the answer to him though.
"Why did you let her go? Did you not want her to stay?" he asked again. "Why did you do that to her? Did you not want her to stay with you?!"
"Yes!" he breathed in a deep breath and yelled, "I didn't want her to stay"
His voice echoed through the empty house.
"Really?" Gray blinked.
"I really didn't want her to stay," Natsu replied, turning away from the deputy CEO. The guy had to force him to look at him by directing a punch to his face.
"Then why are your eyes wet? Have any answer?" he asked.
"None of your business" he walked away, upstairs leaving the raven head in daze.
"You still love her don't you? Then why don't you get her back?" Gray muttered to himself, knowing no one would even bother to listen to him. Life's game was so strange.
"I will be your wife until you get everything you deserve," she replied, looking at him with determined eyes.
"No, it's alright," Natsu shifted his gaze to the ground.
"Why?" she asked, bewildered.
"You don't have to do this. It's fine. You- you can just act like my wife whenever my father wakes up. That would do. Yes, that would do," Natsu smiled at her.
"No, that won't do, Natsu," she said, his eyes darted to her figure again not able to comprehend the expression her features carried.
"Gray told me everything," she sighed, closing her eyes. "Everything… as to why you wanted to marry so soon. And I can say that just pretence wouldn't be sufficient. There is much more to it. To achieve what you exactly want, I will have to marry you,"
"I don't want what I want then!" he spat in a fierce tone. She grabbed him by the collar and gazed into his eyes, looking for any truth that possibly lied within his orbs.
"No, you want. Your mind can lie but your eyes cannot. Tell me, Natsu, don't you want to fulfil your father's last wish? Do you want to let him die with some pretence and a fake smile? For your sake, he's your father, Natsu! He'll find out soon. You cannot lie to him, not if you love him so much! He will be happy for you so that you wouldn't be sad but he'll regret inwardly that you're not happy. Is that what you want?! Is it really what you want?" she snapped at him, tears filling her eyes. She could see a horrified look on his face. He clearly didn't think about it too much. His eyes narrowed as the pain in his heart began to shoot out from them and grabbed her in an embrace, nuzzling his head into her blonde hair.
"Why are you doing this Lucy?" he asked.
"I have my own selfish reasons," she gave a kind of laugh. "I'm in dire need of money and that's why I wanted a job badly. You help me and I'll help you, sounds fair right?"
"It's still not fair," he replied, holding her tighter. "Still… not fair to you"
Lucy's heart began thumping at his words. He really was concerned about her. She shouldn't be taking advantage of him. But then, there's Sting's offer. No, she couldn't take it either. If she had to choose between both of them- it would be helping Natsu- he needs her help more. Besides, she can afford all her expenditure that way, not having to rely on Sting.
"No, it's completely fair. Besides, don't you think I'm taking advantage of you?" there was a sad laughter jingling in her voice. He felt his shirt clench a little tighter than before.
"Arigatou, Lucy" he mouthed before pulling away a little and kissing her on her cheek.
"Jeez, if I'd know a little tear could do the trick, I would've cried a long time ago," Natsu ran a hand through his messed up hair, trying his best to lighten up the mood.
Lucy giggled, smacking the guy on his head. How strong is he exactly?
~0~
"Luce, are you sure about this?" he asked to confirm.
"Yes, there no turning back now, now that we've come this far" she affirmed her thought. She was dressed in a pretty white wedding gown while the CEO was wearing a white tuxedo. They grabbed whatever they could get at that time of night.
Standing outside the church, Natsu wanted her to reconsider the idea once again. Gray had already made the arrangements for the marriage, though he wasn't present there to take care of things. He stayed back to look after Igneel and inform them about his condition.
Natsu squeezed her hand a little. "Remember I'll always be there to help you out," he said, making the blonde smile.
"Yeah, right. I hope you remember my condition. Now shall we go in?" she asked, pulling him in.
A smile appeared on his face as he let himself being pulled into the church. How can she be so selfless? The only condition she imposed was to not ask why she wanted the money she said she required unless she willingly tells him. He would definitely give her some personal space and not pry in to her matters lest it should bother him. However, he couldn't deny the fact that her condition made him curious.
~0~
"Do you Natsu Dragneel take Lucy Heartfilia as your lawfully wedded wife?" the priest asked.
"Yes, I do" Natsu replied.
"Do you Lucy Heartfilia take Natsu Dragneel as your lawfully wedded husband?" he asked her in confirmation.
"Yes, I do" she replied.
"Does anyone have any objections to this marriage?" the priest looked around only to find the church empty. "Guess I should've skipped it knowing no one was there"
"Ah no. I'm there" a sweet voice called from the darkness of the guild. The source came into light revealing the twenty year old blue haired heiress to the Marvell fortune along with Gajeel and Laxus behind her.
"Do you have any objections?" the priest asked, raising his spectacles higher.
"uh… ah no! we came to extend our greetings," Wendy replied in her chirpy tone.
"Then, I declare you two husband and wife. Now you may kiss the bride" the priest finished the ritual.
Natsu leaned in closer to her, slowly claiming her lips. His father's last wish was now fulfilled.
~0~
"Gomen ne, Lucy-san, Natsu-san. We came as fast as possible learning the news from Gray-san. It wasn't possible to inform the others." Wendy chirped as she greeted the couple on their wedding. Natsu was currently receiving a hug from Laxus while Gajeel grunted and wished him.
"Don't you worry though, we've made all the arrangements necessary for the reception party tomorrow. Get some rest you two," she winked, making Lucy blush.
"It's late now. We should go," Laxus said, before directing the other two CEOs to the car they came in, leaving the couple in solace. Greeting for one last time, the trio left for their homes.
"Now what do we do?" Lucy sighed.
"Let's go check up on Igneel," Natsu replied, grabbing her hand and taking her to his car after her approval.
It was a silent drive, rather a little awkward, awkward because both of them didn't know how to start a conversation. After a few minutes of fidgeting, Natsu broke the silence with a chuckle.
"Why are you laughing?" she scoffed, not knowing the reason for his sudden chuckle.
"Nothing. It's just… we met two days ago and we're married already. I bet you didn't expect your wedding to be this way," he said, smiling to himself.
"You bet." She rested her head on her palm. Her elbow was on the car's window sill. "However, it is the best of what could've happened" She blurted that out unconsciously.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"Ah… Never mind." She said, her cheeks were tinted with a pale shade of red.
He shrugged off and noticed how she was trailing her lips with her fingers. He didn't mind at first but that was until something hit his mind and he applied a sudden brake.
"Crap!" he muttered upon realisation.
"What's the matter?" she asked worriedly, wondering if something was wrong.
"Lucy," he called for her attention to which she gladly paid some. "Don't tell me it's your first kiss?"
Lucy immediately looked away, finding the darkness of the exterior interesting. He got his answer. It indeed was her first kiss.
"Lucy, look at me," he asked but she refused saying it's not so big a matter. He cupped her cheeks, forcing her to look at him. The blush on her face was quite evident. She stole her eyes from his gaze. His breath was getting closer and the distance between them was closing in. She completely closed her eyes, waiting for the impact on her lips but it never came. Instead, she felt him plant a kiss on her forehead.
"I'm sorry" he said, a smile remaining on his face, "things had to turn up this way for you. You must have dreamed of such things in a more romantic fashion"
"I-it's nothing." She pulled away and looked down, "anyways, what's with you? We have to go to hospital and meet Gray , ne?"
She wanted the topic to be diverted which he gladly agreed to with a smile on the face.
"Sure"
~0~
Natsu and Lucy reached his, I mean, their home. Their visit to the hospital was unfruitful. There was no improvement in Igneel's condition. They stayed for the whole day until evening 3pm when Gray promised to inform them of the matters there and asked them to go home and rest a little for the party later on.
The moment Lucy stepped in she was grabbed by the maids. Natsu just watched in shock when a pink-haired maid bowed in front of him.
"Gomen, ne, Natsu-sama. We only have two hours left to get mistress ready for your reception. You too get some shower and freshen up," she replied, "These are Erza-san's orders"
Natsu freaked a little, hoping Lucy would be alright and left for his room.
~0~
To say the maids worked on her fast was an understatement. Within two hours, she was made to look so pretty that she herself never thought she ever look like this. She was wearing a light pink gown which had flowers on it and butterflies. Her hair was braided instead of the bun she liked, leaving two locks in the front to frame her face. She wore simple chain with a pink coloured locket shaped in the form of a heart and not to forget, her wedding ring on her left ring finger.
She sighed as she saw the guests filling in the place. She went outside into the balcony. How was she going to manage, though she assured Natsu?
She was in a dilemma when a sweet voice called her name.
"You might be Lucy, aren't you?" Lucy turned to her left from where she heard the voice call. It was already 6 pm and it was getting dark so she could barely note her features owing to the darkness of the surrounding. Lucy could however, figure the wide smile she had and the pale lavender dress she wore. Her hair was short and framed her face perfectly.
"I'm Lisanna," she offered her hand which Lucy gladly accepted. "What are you doing out here?"
"Just getting a little fresh air," Lucy smiled nervously.
"Are you by any chance…. Bored?" she asked. Lucy shook her head down.
"Do you want me to tell a story?" Lisanna offered, waiting for a response from blonde but received none.
"I know a story if you want to know," the cerulean eyed said, making her companion's eyes dart to her. She saw a flash of excitement in those chocolate brown orbs.
"Is it good? Please let me hear it" Lucy said, sighing inwardly at the major writer's block she had with her own book. She wasn't a novelist by any chance. If she was, she wouldn't have to look for a job. She was an amateur and was hoping to be a novelist some day in the future. Sadly enough, the blonde couldn't proceed further with her book with so many things running through her mind.
"It's great!" the youngest Strauss exclaimed. "It's about a man. He was very handsome and cute. He was so great that any girl would have fallen for him"
Ordinary introduction… Lucy thought. She began observing the features of the Strauss who was in her company. Her grip on the railing tightened and she clenched her teeth as she progressed with the next part of the story.
"Sadly the man gets married," she said, holding her head a little low. Her short white hair covered the eyes, making the expression on her face unreadable.
"It's supposed to be happy ne? Why are you so sad about it?" Lucy asked, things not fitting well in her brain. Her eyes began widening as the seconds passed. Reality dawned upon her as she hoped not to hear what the Strauss had in her mind, though it might be the exact same thing in her mind too.
"All was not exactly happy," she said. Lucy began listening to her intently, her heart thumping in fear. "There was a girl who loved him"
Lucy's nightmare was coming true or maybe she thought so.
"The girl who loved him, he refused to marry and the girl who married him, refuses to love him" the white haired beauty said. The blonde could only gape at her as she heard her last words. What does that mean? Were the people in the story Natsu, Lisanna and her? Did she separate two lovers by any chance?
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