Chapter 3!

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Chapter Three:

The End to a Dream

~REI~

"At least until she finds another job." I begged brother but he refused to hear me out. We were alone in the hospital ward, only the sound of Miku's breathing broke the silence that tried to suffocate us. Nii-sama sat by Miku's bed, his eyes covered by his hand while the other held on to her hand.

"For the last time Rei please…Enough!" I rooted myself to the ground while Nii-sama threw wave after wave of curses at me. I promised Rin I'd do what I can to help her and to be able to do that I had to face brother no matter what. Somehow it was odd that I wanted to help her so much, we only met a few days ago and yet here I was risking my brother's trust for her…

"Ughnnn…" Miku groaned and opened her eyes weakly. Brother placed his hand on her forehead and smiled. "Oh Miku I'm so glad you're alright." He kissed her lightly on the cheek and waited for her to reply.

"Len? Wh-where am I?" Miku's eyes scanned the room while brother explained to her all the events that happened. The moment he got to Rin's part about firing her, Miku sighed and looked at him sadly.

"Isn't that a bit cruel? It was my fault anyways and she doesn't deserve that kind of treatment." Brother protested of this but Miku shook her head. "Give her a day before you fire her on the spot Len…She's your friend at least show some compassion."

"She used to be my friend Miku and how can you expect me to show compassion to the woman who had you nearly killed." Brother replied as he tried to suppress his anger when he said those words. "Brother p-please at least a day." I tried to add; a bit confident Miku might help me in this. Brother glared at me and then turned to Miku probably hoping she'd side with him.

"She is under my house Len and I have every right to do what I please with her so with that I shall give her at least a day to stay." I was surprised by Miku's reply. To think she had become mature after being knocked on the head by plates. Brother finally surrendered and nodded.

"Very well but only for a day and after that then she is to leave the Manor."

~RIN~

I frowned when Rei told me his "good" news. They had just come home from the ward a day too early but Mistress Miku persisted that she was fine and needed no more coddling. Of all of them only Rei went to greet me.

I was allowed, according to him, a day to work before I leave. Rei went as far as this to help me but why am I not so happy about it. What am I so afraid of? The door to my room opened and I turned to find Cheska coming in. She was to be the new maid that would replace me starting tomorrow. I was not mad at her for taking my place, she was just chosen at the wrong time.

"Yes Cheska?" The young maid approached me warily; probably afraid I might do something awful to her. I did my best to make the atmosphere feel comfortable to Cheska but I guess the face I kept on making just made things harder for the both of us.

"M-Master L-Len wishes for your audience Ms Rin. He said to meet him at the spot where Gemini can be seen." I quickly stood up, flabbergasted at what she had told me. Len…What on earth is on your mind right now? Do you really hate me for this mistake or…or maybe you're considering whether your action is really right or wrong.

"Thank you Cheska, I'll be taking my leave now." I then left the room without waiting for a reply. Just clinging to a false hope seemed so dangerous but what else could I do.

This was the only thing that has kept me from tearing my own self apart.

I stood in front of the conservatory's doors. Before I stood in front of these doors because I wanted to go in and admire the stars but today… I was afraid to enter it because I knew that Gemini wasn't here in broad daylight and because I had come for him and not the stars. I carefully opened the door, hoping it wouldn't make any sound, but then again luck was never on my side and so the door gave off a loud creaking sound that echoed throughout the room. I then mustered all my strength and finally ascended the steps.

"So you've decided to come, Rin." He no longer referred to me as Rin-chan which stung me a bit. But it was to be expected. I remained quiet, thinking that so long as I made no retorts against him then my leave in this manor will be easily forgotten completely. He finally looked away from the telescope and looked at me straight in the eye. His eyes no longer mirrored mine, the cheerful humour in them were now replaced by hate and contempt.

"Do you know why I've asked for your audience Rin?" He asked and I only nodded my head. He turned away from me and faced the balcony.

"You were always the one with many things to say Rin." He seemed a bit upset of my silence. I tried to control what I wanted to say but somehow they just tumbled right out of my mouth.

"There is nothing left to say Master Len. What's done is done and I cannot undo it…My apologies cannot reach you so what else do you wish for me to say?" Len turned to face me again which made me quickly look down. He quickly walked towards me and forcefully lifted my head to face him.

"How can you expect me to forgive you when you had her nearly killed?" He shouted angrily. I shoved him away from me and tried to stand my ground as I vainly fought the stinging tears that now trickled down my eyes.

"Then this conversation is going nowhere Len, Pray tell me what you truly want to say and let it be over with!"

"Our friendship is over Rin! Speak to me again in that kind of manner and this time I'll make sure you deserve punishment." Len angrily replied. He no longer cared if I cried in front of him, all those memories we shared were easily erased along with the tears I could no longer control to stop.

"Our friendship was long gone the moment you decided to send me out of this house Len and I hate you for it, memories…countless memories we shared were nothing but a waste of our time and it irks me! Of all people…it had to be you! Why? I hate you so much Len!" I cried out taking him by surprise. I did not mean for him to hear it but somehow deep in my heart it was for the best. It was best for him to be forgotten forever.

"Rin…I-," I didn't waste any more time to hear his useless words and bowed. "Forgive me for my transgressions Master Len, I must take my leave now…" I sped out of the conservatory just before I heard the shattering of glass.

It was over and there was no point in going back…

~REI~

"I thank you for managing to let me stay here for another day Rei, I never expected you'd help me but I'm sorry…" Rin cried as she sat on her bed as I watched her helplessly. There was never a time I could make her smile. And just when I thought I was actually doing her a favour…I was just making it worse for her.

"I'm sorry Rin, truly I am."

"I believe you Rei and I'm sorry for always making you worry about me." I ruffled Rin's hair, much to her annoyance but I didn't care. "I forgive you Rin, after all that's what friends are for." I grinned and then pulled out a white ribbon and tied it on her head.

"A gift to cheer you up, so stop crying and let me see you smile." Rin put up a faint smile but to me that wasn't enough. I never want to see her cry anymore. "Not enough Rin, you can smile better than that."

"Rei I'm in no mood for this." Rin complained. At least she stopped crying, a smile formed from my lips and I sat next to her.

"If you won't smile then I have other ways to force you!" I tackled her down and started tickling her. Her laughter echoed in the room along with mine and soon we collapsed to the ground panting for air.

"That was fun wasn't it Rin, So won't you smile now?" She remained silent for a minute but I could see a smile creeping from her lips.

"Fine Rei-kun I give up." And there we were laughing the whole day, drowning away her sorrows in temporary happiness.

~RIN~

I looked out of the window and saw the sun setting.

After Rei left, it was the first time I felt so alone and upset. The thought of Len always there by my side was enough to wash this away, but after the incident, those feelings were completely erased from me. I untied the ribbon Rei gave me and placed it on my desk. I owe everything to Rei and it made me feel guilty accepting this after what I told him. Every time I was upset it was always Len who made me feel happy but after this, it was Rei who came by and helped me out. I never really knew Rei's intentions on why he'd help me; I only knew that he didn't do it because of Len being my childhood friend.

It starts to make me wonder what Rei's thinking right now.

The door to my room opened and this time it was the head maid who came in. She looked at me painfully as if she lost a child.

"Rin, Master Len wishes to see you in his study room." I stood up weakly, afraid of what was in store for me if Len and I were to meet again. If it was punishment for my previous acts against him then I must accept it, after all, we were no longer friends. The bonds that held us together were easily cut off that tying it again was impossible. I nodded in reply and excused myself as I made my way to the study room.

I stood in front of him and for the first time no words were exchanged between us. He accused me of a killer…a murderer of his dreams.

"First light of day you must be ready to leave." I flinched when he said those words. I knew I wouldn't last another day after what I've done so this event was unavoidable. I bowed in reply making sure to look down so that he didn't see me cry.

As if he'd care anyway.

I left the room without so much as a good-bye and climbed up the stairs to my room. My last day as a maid ends today. This will be the last I'll meet Mistress Miku, Rei-kun and most especially Len.

Dreams will forever be that…Just dreams.

I tried to hate him but it was impossible. Just saying those things a while ago seemed so easy but trying to do them just made me suffer and I couldn't help but cry. It was easy to say to him I hated him because my heart wanted it to be told but then after a while, all those emotions were replaced with regret. I lay on my bed hoping sleep would cure me.

If it couldn't then I beg to never wake up again…

"Thank you for your kind hospitality towards me." I bowed. Miku hugged me tightly and raised my head to look at her.

"Oh Rin if I could I would make you stay but…Len had my father and my mother's side, I-I-," She started to cry. I wiped the tears off her eyes and hugged her back. If Len was happy, I was happy. It was alright if he would forget me that to me was for the best. He had Miku for a wife and a caring brother like Rei. He wouldn't need me anymore. I was right, hating him was impossible; even if he hated me I could never bring myself to hate him back. I loved him too much for hatred to take control.

"Don't forget to call if you need help Rin." Rei said as Miku let go of me. I shook my head in reply and handed him back the ribbon.

"Rei thank you but I can manage; you needn't look after me all the time." Rei reluctantly took the ribbon and looked at it for a long time. He finally looked back at me and suddenly I was embraced tightly by Rei.

"Rin…Onegai, take it back- this is my gift for you and for no one else." I hugged him back and nodded. "…Fine I'll take it Rei and again thank you." It took him for a long time to let go and when he did he was smiling back at me painfully. I didn't want to cry but with them looking at me like this… I couldn't help it. I was leaving the place I learned to call home and I would never see the people who I now called family ever again. Tears once again overflowed and I cried so much I couldn't stop. I wanted to let it all out, the pain that I refused to show came out of me and it made it more difficult for me to stop. I hugged them both again for the last time before I entered the coach. Taking my things I was about to get in when I looked back at the manor and found Len looking out the window. He always went out to say good-bye when I went somewhere but right now he only glanced at me from the windows as if I was just another maid being sent away. I mouthed a few words to him and waved good-bye as I ascended the coach.

The door was closed and I looked back at the manor's window but Len was already gone.

~LEN~

She was leaving for good.

I thought it best for Miku's sake but why am I regretting it? I looked out the window as I watched Rin enter the coach. Somehow she knew I was watching her and she quickly turned to face me. She had already stopped crying but the look in her eyes showed nothing but hazy emotions as if she was drained of all the happiness. I couldn't help but feel guilty. I was a terrible friend to Rin, I loved Miku but losing a friend like Rin made me feel a bit incomplete.

"What's done is done and I cannot undo it…My apologies cannot reach you so what else do you wish for me to say" Rin's words echoed through my mind. It was true; the apologies she made could not reach me. I was so mad at her it blinded my sense of thinking. What's done is done…And I couldn't undo it. Rin looked at me for a long time and then mouthed something that made me even more regret.

"Aishiteru Len-kun."

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