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Broken Promise
Chapter 13
I took the first flight to America, I was back. The girls were waiting for me in the airport. I could see the joy in the faces.
- Thank god you are back! – they said as they hugged me.
- Hey hey stop it!
- You are always so cold! – cried Hanna.
- Shall we go?
- Yes! – they answered.
I'll stay with the girls a couple of days…maybe I can pay back their help, helping them with the design for the next show. But, my main reason to be here…is to meet Leon. After meeting him, I will know what to do next.
We went to their home. They explained that they were already assigned the New Year's show costumes. But that Kalos didn't say anything about me, or about hiring someone else. The New Year's show was the comeback of Romeo and Juliet, starring May and Leon along with the "Demon Spiral".
- We just know that for now. I mean, there's still time for that…We will be on vacations very soon – said Hanna.
- So, what are you planning Rogue? – inquired Danna.
- Now, I'll head to Kaleido Stage – I replied.
- You'll fight for your job, right? I feel relieved – said Hanna.
- No, you got it wrong – I said.
- Then? – asked Danna.
- Actually, I'm not going right now. And I'm not sure what's going to happen.
- You can't leave us alone! We will fail so horrible that we will get fired too! – cried Hanna.
- Calm down, I know you can do it! But, just in case…I might help you this last time.
- Thank you! – said both at unison.
That night I called May. I told her that I would visit her the next day, and that I was picking her in the dorms and then we could go somewhere else.
May's POV
I was training with Leon before Rogue's call. Apparently, he was carefully listening to our conversation.
- Was it Rogue? – he asked.
- Uhm…yes – I replied.
- Is she here?
- Kinda…Leon, what's with this all of the sudden interest in Rogue?
He didn't answer and left.
- Not again!
Rogue's POV
The rising sun rays went straight into my pupil. What a horrible sensation. Hanna was still sleeping in the other bed. It was too early for me, but I had things to do. I showered, got dressed and ate at an inhuman speed.
- Where are you rushing? – asked Hanna half sleep.
- I'll meet May.
- Oh, you love that girl! Don't you? – she asked jealously.
- What's this? Are you jealous?
- No! – she replied blushed.
- Aw, give me a hug! – I commanded.
- What? No! – she said still blushed.
I laughed
- Okay, I'll be back at night – I said.
She nodded.
I left the house and rode the bus that left me near Kaleido Stage. I was on my way to May's room when I bumped into Leon.
- Rogue! – he exclaimed as he rushed towards me. He halted in front of me.
- Hi, Leon…I couldn't get in touch with you before. I swear I was not running or hiding.
- It's okay…I couldn't either.
- Shall we?
We walked to the shore. It was colder that the last time I stood there. I shivered.
- Are you all right?
- Yes.
- I'm listening.
- When I left…
Once I was finished, he remained silence for a long time. Well, it felt like a long time. Probably he was assimilating each word I said.
- I… - he sighed – But she said that…
- Those were lies!
- How was I supposed to know that? You suddenly disappeared!
- There was no way…I'm sorry. It wasn't my intention to leave you in that moment...
- So…you were unaware the whole time.
- Indeed. Time certainly laughs at us, huh?
- Well, it's a relief to know it.
- You don't hate me?
- How could I hate you? Even without knowing the truth, I never hated you.
- That's good to hear. Still, I feel I will never say enough "I'm sorry"s
- It wasn't your fault… - he made a pause - You know, before arriving here, I never thought I would see you again. And when I found you here, I was shocked. I wasn't sure if I wanted to run away from you. But, I was hoping for an explanation or apologize, and instead, you were angry at me. I was the one who had the right to be angry, not you.
- That should have been very bewildering…
He nodded and continued.
- But, even after that…I couldn't – he held back -I didn't want to get away from you.
- Leon…
- So I followed "your game" and tried to play my own cards, unsuccessfully.
- Thing shouldn't have gone like this…
- It was a misfortune, wasn't it? – he took a deep breath - Now, may I ask…will you keep your promise?
- It's already a broken promise.
- You can still fulfill it.
- But how?
- Stay.
- I have no reason for that.
- Now you have it.
Out of nowhere, May came rushing and hugged me.
- I'm so glad to see you! – she exclaimed
- May! – I exclaimed surprised while pushing her away.
- Where are you taking me? – asked May impatiently.
- I don't know…but I was just chatting with…
- Let's go! – she said as she grabbed my arm.
- May, waaaait!
And we left the place. It wasn't the first time May got on our way. I knew that she was unconscious of what she did, so I couldn't be mad at her.
We went to an Italian restaurant in downtown. The food wasn't bad at all.
- So finally you met with Leon… - she said.
- Uhm, yeah.
- Did something happen in France? What did I miss?
- Nothing!
- I know you are lying!
- May, stop it…nothing happened, really.
I would love to tell you the whole story, but is not the time yet.
- Okay, whatever – she said.
After that, we went all around the town. To hang out all day with May was relaxing. I was able to forget about my troubles for a while. I really liked May, but not even close to how much I liked her.
Finally, night came. It was time to go back with the girls. I could have ridden a bus to Hanna and Danna's house, but instead, I went with May to the dorms. May insisted that it wasn't necessary, that she could go by herself. After arguing, she accepted it.
I walked May to her room.
- Rogue, you should talk to the owner…I think you can get your job back.
- I'm not sure…
- You don't want to come back?
- I do.
- Then? Please!
- Uhm, I'll come up with something.
- Okay, I expect to see you back.
She closed the door. I stood on the corridor, thinking about the course of my life. I went to the second floor and knocked the door.
- Rogue.
- May I come in?
- Of course.
- Leon, sorry. I wasn't expecting May to do that.
- I know, but I also knew you would come back.
- Am I that predictable?
- Actually, no – he said smiling.
His smile.
- Is something wrong? – he asked.
- No, I'm fine – I took a deep breath – I have decided to stay, I'll carry out my promise.
- That's all I wanted to hear from you – he said approaching.
I wasn't stepping back or running. Not anymore. He wrapped me in his arms.
- Don't leave… - he said.
I couldn't…I didn't want to leave. The warmth I craved obliviously for so long was there.
Unexpectedly, a memory flashed through my mind like a shot arrow… "The grim reaper".
Without delay, I broke free.
- Bastard! – I yelled slapping him - you have done awful things.
- What?
- You have hurt several people…for almost no reason. Those people had dreams, and you crushed them. You were aware of it!
Silence.
- You have nothing to say about it? Speak!
- I…was looking for her.
- Really?! Can you imagine what she would think about your "procedures"?
He seemed disturbed by the thought of it.
- See? You were…you still are obsessed by the idea, aren't you? But you have taken the wrong path!
- That wouldn't have happened, if you haven't gone away!
- Now it is my fault? – I asked sarcastically.
- I'm sorry…
- Don't tell that to me, tell it to all those people you got rid of merciless.
Silence.
- I haven't forgotten what you did to May, she is my friend. Luckily, she is strong person…
- I know I did wrong! Do you think I liked to be known as "The grim reaper"? Of course not! But, I just couldn't control it…
- So, at least do you regret it?
He sighed – The damage is already done.
- Unfortunately…well, I'm off – I said walking to the door.
- Rogue, please – he said as he grabbed my arm.
- Get your hands off me!
- Do you really hate me?
- Yes! – I broke free – Well, is just…
- Not the same?
I nodded.
- I know it's been a long time. I also know I have said and done horrible things. I can't erase the concept you might have now about me... – he said upset.
- Well…
- But, those feelings remain untouched. What about yours?
- I…don't have an answer for that! – I said and ran away.
After running for a while, I noticed it was raining. I looked to the sky and knelt on the ground. The raindrops were falling as a substitute for tears. I remained like that for a while, until he came.
- Rogue! – he said as he covered me with a coat – Let's go back, okay?
- Don't bother… I'm on my way to my friends' house…Go away…
- Have you noticed what time is it? Let's go back.
I didn't move, again he was carrying me to his room. I said no more. I'm sure my face looked serene, but in the inside…a battle was taking place.
I stayed catatonic in the couch for a couple of hours.
- Rogue, we can't pretend that nothing happened after that. But, I know we can continue were we just left…only if you want to. Do you?
After a long silence, I answered.
- Je fais…
Author's notes:
As you might have noticed, again the story is not revealed. But also, you should have noticed that it has to do with Leon's past. And if you remember the series, Leon's past was told before the rehearsals of the Swan Lake...and we still have some time before that. Actually many many things happened between the time after the ICF and the time before Swan Lake, and I can't ignore them completely! But don't worry, after this chapter, things will flow smoother and without mystery hahaha So, wait for it! Ah! Also, you can see some kind of love relationship now haha
cami (neko-rin): If I'm not wrong...according to my views xD You are from Uruguay. so you must speak Spanish..right? Then, I'll explain you a few things, so you don't explode anymore hahaha Btw, sorry if I'm mistaken and you are not from Uruguay or you don't speak Spanish.
Cuando escribí éste capítulo, pensé que se podía entender que Jack era su hermano...pero si recordamos los capítulos anteriores, Rogue solo perdió la memoria de cierto periodo de tiempo (el tiempo en el que vivió con su tía en Francia), entonces nunca olvidó a su familia (además se besó con Jack, hubiera sido muy raro jajja).
En capítulos anteriores, Rogue le cuenta a May sobre Jack, le dice que es su amigo y que lo conoció cuando perdió la memoria. También le cuenta a May que su amnesia fue temporal y que su familia y amigos la apoyaron para recordar más fácil, aunque se supone que ella sola podría ir recordando todo. En el capítulo anterior, entendemos que la tía y Jack le mintieron a Rogue sobre ciertas cosas al "ayudarla" a recordar lo que olvidó. Rogue no pudo recordar que conocía a Leon...aún y teniendolo enfrente! Sólo hasta que estuvo en Francia...entonces con eso podemos relacionar ciertas cosas...verdad? Espero que ya quede más claro jajaja Ah, no estoy segura si lo mencioné en algún capítulo anterior...pero después de la amnesia, Rogue regresó a Iowa y por eso Leon le dice en éste capítulo que de repente desapareció y no se volvieron a ver hasta su encuentro en el Kaleido.