Truthful illusions
Disclaimer: I don't own yugioh.
Thank you for the review! I hope this chapter will clarify things a bit.
Without being invited, he took the seat across from her. Serenity remained motionless, but in the inside she was screaming urging him to leave. Carefully, she cleared her throat:
"If you don't mind, Mr Kaiba, and I don't want to sound disrespectful, but I'm expecting someone."
"Is that so?"
Something was wrong. His tone, he was implying something. That wouldn't surprise her; someone must have sold her out.
Despite her distress- she was almost certain that she was caught like a little mouse- she managed to keep a somehow composed expression and a firm and confident 'yes' was her response.
"Who's your date?"
"I'd rather not say."
"Fine, if you don't mind, I'll stay till he shows up». He didn't sound like he would care if she did mind though.
He ordered for both of them. Nothing was said during the meal.
They skipped dessert and ordered coffee. He would be expected at a very important business meeting tomorrow.
His arms were on top of the table, his left fist placed under his chin. A few moments later, he gracefully brought the cup of coffee to his lips than Putting it down, he simply said:
"I'm getting married".
That was cruel, turning the knife into the wound like that. She already knew that he was out of her grasp. Was it necessary to remind her of that? Her mother words ran vaguely in her mind; she had always warned her about false hopes and fantasies and advised her to remain realistic.
She drifted her attention to the coffee, sitting there getting cold just like her.
Slowly, she moved her head up, but failed to meet his eyes as she asked without even realizing what those words would imply: "Is she beautiful?"
As soon as those words escaped her lips, she regretted them. Inwardly, she bit her tongue for her stupidity. Only a woman in love would have said those three words when confronted to the reality of another.
"Gorgeous!" he breathed out.
Serenity raised her eyebrow quizzically. Well, he couldn't be serious! She couldn't really imagine him falling in love or picturing him counting the stars at night waiting for the sun to shine so he can finally see his loved one.
But the way he said it! She started to laugh, her laughter died quickly when he sent her an icy glare.
"She will be presented a week from now at my mansion. You are invited."
Her mind scanned for some plausible excuse to decline his invitation. Finding none, she blurted rather quickly "I'll come."
The setting was simply beautiful. Seto Kaiba was known for doing things in style. But despite all the gorgeous things that were at people disposal, their minds were preoccupied by the 'coup de théatre' kaiba has pulled. They were elaborating some crazy theories about the 'how', the 'why' and most specifically the 'who'.
'Funny' Serenity thought with sarcasm as she took a good glance at the variety of outfits the guests were wearing. So many colours! Kaiba had told her that all guests were expected to wear white. At the time, she didn't find that weird; some celebrities were known for their extravagance. Sometimes, she was so naïve. Damn him and his twisted ways!
« You look amazing! » came Duke voice.
« You look more than amazing! » echoed Tristan.
"Can't even pick up another adjective by yourself"
"Well, if you did pay attention, I added the 'more"
"How clever!"
"Cut the crap!" Joey cried out, "But seriously guys, who wants to spend the rest of her life with money bags? That's beyond my understanding capacity!"
"Come on, Hun; he is listed the first bachelor in the whole world!" reasoned Mai.
Payback time, thought Tristan: "Guess who the second is?" He stated innocently.
"At least I am on the list, not like some freaky guy with a pencil head"
"Come on Duke! Everyone knows the name of the first man who landed on the moon and the first one who set foot on the Mount Everest, but how many do remember the names of the second ones?
"And what's your point MONKEY boy?
"MY POINT IS THAT IN A RACE NOBOBY CARES ABOUT THE SECOND HORSE!"
Yugi sweat dropped, if they continue like this, Kaiba will send his goons and will ceremonially throw them out. This was clearly an important night, and knowing him everything has to be perfect. He has been nice enough to invite them, something his wife Tea find extremely UN-KAIBA like.
Luckily, Mai intervened and smacked them hard on the back of their heads.
"Hey! It hurts!" they both shouted.
"Listen you morons; I'm the mother of three little kids which means that I hardly have anytime for myself. Now that I have the opportunity to be with real adults and attend a real party, I won't let you mess things up! IS THAT CLEAR?"
They swiftly nodded. When Mai turned her back to them, Duke whispered in Tristan ear: "Man, she is creepy! Poor Joey dealing with her everyday and all." Tristan nodded twice.
"What was that?" Mai voice petrified them for the rest of the evening.
Serenity watched the scene silently. She was used to the joyful 'tension' their gatherings bring out each time. Who could feel lonely and depressed with such cool friends? Yes, she will definitely move on!
Suddenly the chatter ceased and the ball room went silent. Kaiba Seto has just made his entrance.
Obviously, it's no longer a one-shot. Let's just call it a short story. I'm going to add a chapter or two.
However I'm going to slow down my updating pace. I'm not going to rush things. Finally, I would really appreciate some feedback so I can locate myself. Thank you in advance.