Previously On Love and Distrust

After learning about Natsu's betrayal and affair with Lisanna Dreyar, Lucy continues to try her best to reconsider her options. With her bewildered thoughts clouding her judgements, what is the right decision to make?

Divorce.

Was that the solution?

Chapter 3~ Bewilderment

"Should I confront him? Or maybe this all is just a big misunderstanding? Maybe thinking about divorce is too soon?"

I paced around the living room trying to clear the path to the right decision, if there was any.

In the end, my seemingly never-ending questions were left unanswered. I pondered to myself, is this marriage really hopeless?

After a few hours of trying to answer my questions, drowsiness finally took over me. It felt like I was being eaten by the darkness, maybe it's just my imagination but I wish it were true.

The sun's rays filtered in the room and I awoke. My body was aching all over and I felt sore.

I looked around the room trying to find another presence of a living human being.

"Tch, why am I not surprised?" It was just as I thought. Natsu never returned home last night.

I packed my materials for work and left the house.

At Work

"Good Morning Heartfillia." Mr. Fullbuster greeted me.

"Good Morning, Sir." I greeted him back with a bow.

I decided to throw myself into my work to try to forget about Natsu, but I just seem to can't forget him. Why? Is it because he saved my life the first time we met?

Flashback~ 6 Months Ago…

I was rushing to the restaurant where I was supposed to meet my husband-to be for the first time.

I was panting heavily when I arrived there because I missed the train and had to run.

"Are you okay sweetie?" My mother offered me some water.

"Thank you mom." I graciously accepted the glass of water and gulped it down quickly.

"Lucy, this is Natsu Dragneel, your future husband."

I looked over to the man I was to call my husband, he had salmon pink hair, styled with spikes jutting out everywhere in all possible directions, a muscular yet lean build, and he was pretty handsome overall.

He smiled at me with his signature toothy grin, a smile so charming anyone would fall for him instantly. I immediately replied him with the most beautiful smile I had, trying to make a good impression.

By the way he and his family were dressed, I could instantly tell that they were quite a wealthy family.

Our parents introduced us to each other and decided to give us some private time to 'bond'.

We went out of the restaurant to a beautiful rose garden. The aroma of roses immediately wafted throughout the air, a fragrant scent. I closed my eyes, trying to enjoy the fragrance of the roses. We made a little conversation and found out that we had things in common. I thought to myself, "He'd make a good and loving husband."

At first, the thought of me getting married to a man I barely know made me cringe. However, these feelings started to fade away and I started to feel like maybe this marriage could really work and I could truly love him and be loved in return.

These thoughts crossed my mind when we were crossing a street, and….

"Lucy!" Natsu yelled at me while embracing me in his arms, protecting me from the impact of the speeding car that did not happen thanks to him.

"T-Thanks" I thanked him for his gallantry.

However, his act of heroism only made me more infatuated with what I thought was love at first sight.

Flashback Ends~ Present Time

When I was in my little train of thoughts, I came back to reality when a shrill sound tore through my thoughts.

"Beep!" The sound of a text message received from who I hoped was Natsu.

I looked at the phone, hoping that the message was from Natsu. Never mind, I take it back. I hoped it was anyone else BUT Natsu.

"The movie we're shooting right now is doing really well, so I've been busy and I'm probably going to stay over at the studio for a couple of days or weeks. Don't make meals for me and don't wait for me at night. ~Natsu"

Anger surged through me. I was too enraged to be disappointed, dejected or sad.

I need an explanation.

Now.

Next on Love and Distrust

Chapter 4~ Til Death Do Us Part

"I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad,"

"The patient's in critical condition!"

"The patient is undergoing ventricular fibrillation!"

"In sickness and in health,"

"Bring me the defibrillator!"

"Charging the AED at 20!"

"Clear!"

"I will love you and honor you all the days of my life."

"Ugh! Charge it again."

"Charging the AED at 25!"

"Clear!"

"Until death do us part."

"Beep."

The line finally goes flat.