Chapter 6: Spending quality time together
Hours after school
Bulma looked out from her balcony. She had a great view of the sun set from her room. She would sit there for hours on end, waiting for the sky to be filled with the dazzling lights of the night. It helped calm her down whenever she would get emotional. In the far distance of the landscape she wondered what it would be like living with 'him' today. She frowned, knowing exactly what he would do to her. Now that she's older. Her fists clenched tightly together. She hoped that where ever he was he would be suffering as much as she did. But she knew that was not likely. She felt a presence behind her. Nappa stood at the door frame of her room.
"What do you want Nappa?"
"The briefs want you to go down for dinner. They insist I stay and dine with you." He tilts his head, while watching her. "What's bothering you Bulma?"
"Life. It's so complicated." She spoke.
"It has its challenges." He stepped closer on to the balcony. Hands behind his back.
"I don't think I ever thanked you for saving me." She voiced softly.
Nappa turned to her. His eyebrow arched. "There's no need. I can see that you are grateful."
"How so?" Her eyes were focused on the lowering sun within the distance.
"You're happy. It may not look it to others. But you are. I noticed a change in you today. When you helped out that girl. You know the first time I met you. I could see the fear in your eyes, and the sadness plastered on your face. You were pale and shaken. But now when i stare into your eyes. They are filled with nothing but life. I know the memories will stay with you Bulma. But you know I will protect you, with my life. Nothing will harm you. So please do respect your new parents. Yes, they did inform me of the events that took place a few nights ago. You shouldn't take your anger out on them. They just want you to be happy with the life they give you. And I must say it's much better than your past life." Nappa said. He also was staring into the distance.
She smiled, finally bringing her eyes to him. "I'll keep that in mind. Thanks, let's go eat I'm starved."
They accompanied the couple at the dinner table. All sorts of food was spread out on the table.
"It's so good to have you here for dinner Nappa. You deserve it." Said Mrs Briefs.
"So dear how was school? It must be good if you went a second day." Dr Briefs smiles brightly at her as well as his wife. She didn't tell them she was having second thoughts about going.
"It was good." She lied. This caught Nappa's attention. He didn't approve of liars. She faced the other direction avoiding eye contact.
"Fantastic I knew this was a great idea. Well dig in. I made plenty of food to go around." Said Mrs Briefs. "And after I made dessert for all of us."
"Sounds delightful my love." Bulma observed the couple as they smiled fondly at each other. They were an odd couple in her opinion. Mrs Briefs was much younger than her husband, but they seemed happy together.
As they moved on to their dessert. Bulma poked her souffle.
"You don't like it dear?" Asked Mrs Briefs.
"Oh no. I'm just full actually." Said Bulma.
"Yes I must agree. I have had my fill as well. I must leave, it's getting late. Thank you for dinner." Nappa said.
"You're most welcome Nappa." Mrs Briefs smiled.
The couple said their goodbyes to him and walked back to the kitchen, clearing the table. Bulma's face was on the ground.
"What have I told you about lying Bulma?" He said in a stern voice. He was in his usual stance. Arms folded and head held high.
"I know I just don't want disappoint them. Don't worry I'm starting to like this school." Replied Bulma.
"Bulma!" He argued.
"Ok I'm sorry I don't know what's gotten into me. I'll tell them the truth." She glanced up at the only person she could trust.
He nodded. "Well goodnight Bulma. I will be here in the morning 6 sharp." He turned his back to her and slowly walked towards his car.
"Nappa?"
He stopped half way on the foot path. His back still on her "What is it?"
"Why don't you live here? They offered you a room but you turned it down. Wouldn't it be easier to live here?" She wrapped her arms around her waist. A cool breeze lightly touching her skin.
"I like my privacy. Please go back inside Bulma. Before you catch a cold." He continued to his car not taking a look back.
Bulma smiled. She could tell how much he cared for her. She watched the black coloured car speed off into the night. For some reason she felt she was being watched. Her blue eyes scanned the street. She saw nothing out of the ordinary. So she went inside closing the door behind her.
An old looking car was parked on the opposite side of the road of Capsule Corp. Callous eyes was staring at the large property, finger tapping on their knee.
"Should we take her now that her body guard isn't around sir?" Said the driver.
"No. These people she lives with are millionaires. Richest in the world. That gate surrounding their estate isn't just for decoration. One foot on that property and the whole police force will be alarmed. We don't have authority to enter. Besides I want to take out her guard first, so he's out of the way. Completely." The back seat passenger laughed evilly as the car drove away.
There was a loud racket coming from the kitchen. He must be home. I hate when he comes home late, means he's been drinking. I prepared dinner before his arrival. But he's mad with something.
"What the fuck do you call this bitch." His voice was loud. It frightens me to the bone.
I hide under my bed. He will be bursting through my door any second now. I'm shaking with fear. Fear what he will do to me. I can hear loud footsteps coming closer to my bedroom. My eyes are watering, blurring my vision. My door flies open revealing a tall silhouette.
"Oh. Playing hide and seek I see little blue." He's laughing. Not the happy laugh like my mummy. His laugh always sounds so scary.
"If you don't come out now. Your punishment will only be worse."
I only have one friend. And that's my teddy. Mummy said to always keep him close to me. He'll keep me safe. My eyes grow wide. "There you are."
His hand grasps my ankle. Pulling me out from under the bed. My grip loosens and my teddy. It's left underneath my bed. I kick, scream and scratch him. But I just get hit. "You bitch!" He screams in my ear while he punches me repeated in the face.
It hurts. I can't feel my face. I touch my cheek and look at my hand. There's blood on it. But it doesn't surprise me. I see nothing but red when I'm with him. He throws me on my bed. Even though I had my teddy, I'm still not safe. My mummy lied to me. I scream in agony, as he punches me repeatedly on my stomach…
Bulma's eyes shot open. Another night of a bad memory. She didn't know how much of it she could take. What she knew was she had to be strong. Her nightmares seemed to be getting worse by the night, since she attended this school. "I hate you." She whispered. "Why did you have to ruin my life?" She sworn that one day if she was to find 'him' she would kill him herself. She had on sweats and a jumper. She was planning to take a short walk down the street, which was abnormal for her to do. She's never left the property this late at night and she knew Nappa wouldn't approve of this. But she needed fresh air. Putting on her sneakers she left the house.
As Bulma was dealing with her problems, someone else was dealing with there's. Vegeta's back was pressed against the wall. He was eavesdropping on his parents. It was hard for the teenager not to. They had been arguing for hours on end, since he got home from school. Luckily his little brother was not present. He was staying at a friend's house for the night. This was his opportunity. Vegeta's eye twitched. He moved from his spot, finally letting his anger go.
"Shut up!" He screamed. "I'm sick of you guys fucking arguing." His fist were closed tightly. Eyes blazing with anger. He looked first to his mum then his dad. His mother's face was filled with sorrow, as for his dad he looked as angry as he was.
"How dare you speak to us like that."
"Us? There is no us. Mother despises you as much as your children do." He could see tears visible in his mother's eyes. This caused Vegeta's anger to spike. "He's having an affair mother. That's why he is always staying back at the office. And it's probably the reason why he hasn't been promoted yet, because he's fucking his bosses' wife. The only reason why the boss hasn't fired your sorry ass is because of me." He could feel the negative energy igniting from his father. It didn't worry him though. It was his mother he cared about more than his own well being. "Why do you continue to stay with him mum? I can see you're not happy. Divorce papers don't take 8 years to sign. Why are you prolonging this?" Vegeta's eyes searched for an answer within his mother, but there was nothing. Her eyes seemed to be distant. Before he could speak he was pushed into the wall. His father's hand wrapped around his throat.
"How dare you accuse me of this non-sense? I give you everything you little shit."
"You're… a… lying… piece…Bastard." Vegeta could feel his father's fingers tighten around his throat making it difficult to speak. His eyes looked to his mother. She was on her knees on the ground, tears streaming down her face while she stared into her sons.
"Mum?" Vegeta managed to speak.
Vegeta's eyes grew wide. He watched as she turned her head to the side avoiding him. When she speaks his heart drops a thousand feet.
"Why must you cause trouble Vegeta. You have to listen to your father."
"That's right boy. What your mother said." He smirks. For the first time tears drop from Vegeta's eyes. His father lets go of him, letting him fall to the ground.
"I want you out of this house. I don't care where you go. I want you out immediately." His father walks out of the room leaving his wife and son alone.
Vegeta's mother stares at him. Her tears still streaming down her face. "I'm sorry." Vegeta interrupts her.
"Don't. I'll never forgive you." He stands and runs to his room. Slamming his door behind him. He ignored her shocked reaction. In fact it pissed him off to see her react that way 'what did she expect' he thought 'Now where the fuck am I going to go? No way in hell am I running to that whore Kira.' Vegeta grabbed his phone. Scrolling through his contacts, he calls Goku.
"Hello?" Voiced Goku.
"Kakarott."
"Vegeta? Hey man what's up. Is something wrong? You only call when something bad happens?"
"The old man finally kicked me out." Vegeta frowned at the realisation.
"Oh man that's low. Come over mine, my parents won't mind at all. You can have Raditz room, since he's gone to college." Goku suggested.
"Ok. I'm on my way."
"Did you want me to come pick you up?"
"No that's not necessary. I need to walk off some steam."
"Well see you soon, Vegs." Laughed Goku.
"Don't call me that moron." Vegeta ended the call.
He quickly threw his school uniform; Shoes; Socks and random clothes into his large duffle bag. Looking back at his room he sighed. He knew this day would come, but never knew it would come so soon. He reached the front door, putting on his sneakers and leather jacket. His hand rested on the doorknob. He felt someone standing behind him.
"Please stay safe son. I truly am sorry." Spoke a feminine voice.
"Don't ever speak to me." He slammed the door, speed walking down the street. Tears were building in his eyes. Slightly burning his eyes. As he refused for them to fall. He slowed down his pace, stopping at a nearby park. A few blocks down from his house. He walked towards the swings, noticing one was already occupied. It couldn't make out whom it was, as their back was turned. All he could make out was they had long blue hair.
"If you're planning to rape me or kidnap me, think again buddy. Because I will kick your ass."
Vegeta was surprised to hear a feminine voice speak so strongly. She reminded him of a certain girl he knew of. "I'm out here for fresh air. I'm not interested in pursuing you. But since I am not wanted here I'll take my leave."
"Vegeta is that you?" The girl turned and faced him, revealing the face behind her words.
"How did you know it was me?" Asked Vegeta.
"I'm good at remembering people's voices I guess. I don't know it might be the tone of your voice that no one else possesses. It's gruff." She laughed. "You probably think I'm weird?"
Vegeta took a seat on the other swing beside her. Dropping his bag at his feet he turned to face her. "Don't assume I think that. You need to stop jumping to conclusions. Why are you out here by yourself Bulma? It isn't safe."
She averted her gaze, ignoring the question. Vegeta didn't want to push it on her so he purposely changed the subject. "It's a nice night isn't it?"
"Yeah I would agree. I always watched the night from my balcony. I've never been out here on my own. It feels good." She stared upon the stars that twinkled above them.
"You've never been out at all? I assume your body guard doesn't allow it." His brows furrowed as she began to giggle uncontrollably.
"Sorry I just imagined the look on Nappas face if he found out I was out here and also with a guy." She smirked. "But that's not the reason. It's much more complicated than you think. I actually don't feel comfortable talking about it, no offence?" Her eyes fell to ground watching her shoes kick the dirt beneath her feet.
"I understand. You don't trust me. I can't blame you we only met yesterday." He felt a little depressed that she felt uncomfortable with him. "You know I must be honest I'm really surprised that you are oblivious of my charming good looks. Usually girls fall to their knees when I utter a single word to them. Practically begging me to bed them. Yet you're so different from them all." He avoids staring into her eyes, scared he may make a move on her if he did. She was stunning no doubt. He was shocked when she spoke though.
"I bet you take that to your advantage don't you? Using your looks to hypnotize stupid girls to bed you. You're nothing but a perverted son-ova-bitch!" She stands up from the swing placing her hands on her hips to appear intimidating. She stared into his eyes with a small frown plastered between her brows. "And to think I thought you were actually cool enough to talk to. But you aren't you're just like the rest of them horny bastards. Only wanting a woman to please them then have them disposed of."
Vegeta frowned. "What? No I didn't mean that. Well I did but." He was lost for words. He didn't realize it until now. But he has used it to his advantage. He's slept with most of the girls from his school and even some from other schools. And in the end they would all want a serious relationship with him. But of course having the reputation that he had wasn't possible for him to commit. He could see mixed emotions on Bulma's face as she stood in front of him. His eyes then softened as a tear slid down the side of her face. Unable to stop himself. He used his thumb to wipe it away. But keeping his palm resting on her face. "I didn't mean to upset you. I never Realized what i have been doing to girls. I never saw it in that way before. I apologize. Forgive me. Please." He was lost in her blue eyes as he grazed into them.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. I know it's none of my business. But I just hate when men mistreat women. Leading them to false hopes." She wraps her arms around her slender waist. Her eyes still focused on him. "I had a rough start in life. Only Nappa knows exactly what's happened. That's why I am the way I am."
"Is this why you don't trust much people. Especially men?" She nodded then turned her face to the side. Her hair covered half her face hiding her tears from him. He knew she was about to cry because of the sniffling noises she made. Placing his hand on her shoulder he placed his mouth to her ear. "I'm sorry. I truly am. I'll never mistreat a women again. Thank you for opening my eyes." Vegeta's gasps. As he softly whispered into her ear she wrapped her arms around his neck tightening her hold.
"Thank you Vegeta." She replied.
They walked quietly down the road. Neither one of them wanting to break the silence. Both finding the situation rather awkward. It didn't take long for the teens to arrive at Capsule Corp. Vegeta looked upon the large estate. His family lived in a big house, but hers outshines theirs. "Wow I knew that Dr Briefs was rich but this is filthy rich."
Bulma blushes not liking the sound of that. She already felt uncomfortable living with them. "It's rather ridiculous when you think about it."
They walked up to the gate, standing there for a few seconds. Not sure what to do to end the night. She was the first to speak. "How are you going home? You shouldn't be out at this hour as well." She felt stupid for not realizing before.
He smiled. "I'll be Ok. I'm headed to Kakarotts for the night." He didn't find it necessary to tell her why he wasn't returning home.
"Kakarott? Oh you mean that idiot that upset Chi chi. He's a jerk. I wish you didn't hang out with him. That's probably whom you were influenced by to mistreat women. I swear if I see him again ill kick his ass."
Vegeta watched intrigued by the blue haired girl standing in front of him. He found her very attractive. Especially when she got all fired up. 'She's definitely not like other girls.' Thought Vegeta.
"But It's not my say to tell you who you can befriend or not." She continued talking. She did notice the lustful look in his eyes a minute ago as she talked about kicking his friend ass. So she changed the subject. "Well I can't let you roam on your own. Because if anything happens then it will fall back on me. And I can't let that happen. So please allow me to drive you to this assholes place."
"Woman. I said I'll be fine." Vegeta rolled his eyes. She sounded like his mother, which is why he got frustrated.
"Woman? I offer a ride and you go and disrespect me. You big jerk. You know what forget it tough guy. Walk it then. See if I care." Bulma slipped her card out of her pocket and slamming it on the pad of the gate.
'Welcome home Miss Briefs.'
The gate opened allowing her access on the property. She stormed inside but turned to glare at him as he stood there smirking. It angered her. "And it's Bulma you bastard." She screamed at him as she slammed the gate shut.
Vegeta watched the back of her as she ran towards the front door slamming the door shut on her way in. Not once looking back. "Interesting woman." He laughed. He did feel bad for laughing at her, but her outburst was such a turn on for him. "What a strange night." He looked at his watch noticing it was midnight. He sighed. Knowing he had a far way to walk. He sucked in his pride and called Goku to pick him up at his current location. It took him an hour and a half to arrive.
"What took you so long you fool?" Said Vegeta.
"I could ask you the same thing Veg." He laughed. "What you doing at Capsule Corp anyways?"
"None of your business. Hurry up and get us home. I need some sleep. I've had a long day I'm not in the mood to talk."
"Alright Vegeta." Goku focused on the road as he drove towards his home.
Vegeta had his head resting on the window. He had a lot on his mind. Getting kicked out of home, which shouldn't be a surprise as he has waited for the day to come. But never did he think it would be so soon. And now his mother has been brained washed by his abusive father. He sighed. But then there was that enticing blue haired girl he had the pleasure to, kind of get to know. It may have ended wrongly but he couldn't help but admire her. 'She's something else.' he thought.
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