Previously on Love and Distrust

By now, the visions that frequently played in my head became crystal clear.

I knew it all. He had an affair all along with a married woman.

I remember now.

Show me your little scheme to exterminate me.

Beware of the dangers that loom before you.

I will come and get you to make sure you reap what you sowed.

You are no match for the raging fire that burns within me Natsu Dragneel.

Chapter 8~Admonishment Lies Ahead

In The Waiting Room

I gazed at Natsu who clearly had a look of guilt plastered on his face. I stared at his pathetic figure with a look of scorn and disdain. I was truly disgusted by the likes of him. How could a human being be so cruel? To harm people to cover up the mistakes and sins you have committed.

However, this was not all his fault. I am partially responsible for Mr. Fullbuster's current condition. I was too blinded by vengeance and curiosity. There were too many gaps I had to fill. I had to confirm my uncertainties and this is the price. The price of knowing something I supposedly deserve to know.

"Mr Fullbuster's vitals have stabilized and he has regained his consciousness. Would you like to see him?"

The doctor finally emerged after the long procedure they did to flush his stomach to get rid of its hazardous contents.

"Yes. Thank you doctor. Let's hurry Natsu."

We both rushed to Mr. Fullbuster's room and saw him laying on a hospital bed, his face was ghastly pale, cheeks sunken and I could see his bloodshot eyes. He looked terrible in general.

"Hi Lucy." He whispered with his weak and feeble voice.

"Mr. Fullbuster… Are you feeling a little better?"

"Well I'm not great but I'm okay." He replied.

We couldn't keep up the conversation for long as the nurse came in and ushered us to the door.

I didn't know what to say anymore. After all, it was partly my fault. I could have stopped him from spiking the drink but I didn't. I stood there watching like a bystander. I didn't know he accidentally spiked the wrong drink. Hmph. What a pathetic excuse.

An awkward tension filled the air as Natsu and I entered a cab home. He hasn't spoken a single word to me since we were at the restaurant. I don't blame him. I wouldn't know what to say either.

As usual, when I got home, we went to our separate bedrooms that I was told we had them because I wanted it so I could work late into the night if something came up. The explanation to that isn't totally clear to me yet. I've recovered some of my memory, but not all.

I have some pitiable fortune. The only memories that I recovered were only the ones that caused my pain.

The Next Day

I woke up extra early today and went straight to the flower shop before Natsu awoke.

"Yes, I'll take this one."

I selected a bouquet that contained a bunch of bright yellow daisies and peonies and decided to write a little card saying get well soon. I scribbled the words onto the card and sealed it shut inside an envelope.

I left the florist and immediately headed straight for the hospital.

"Knock." I decided to knock to be polite even though he might not be awake since it is still quite early in the morning.

"Come in." His voice replied.

I was quite surprised to hear his voice, but happy at the same time because it sounded as if he was a lot better today.

I entered the room to see another woman at his side, holding his hand. The lady looked too young to be his mother. She was really beautiful. She had wavy long iris blue hair, ocean deep blue eyes, and pale ivory skin. She looked like a dainty porcelain doll forged by a skilled craftsman.

"Hello Mr. Fullbuster. How are you feeling today?" I casually called out to him.

"I'm feeling much better now, thanks for asking. Oh, are those for me?'

"U-um… y-yes they are, I bought them on the way here. I hope you like them."

"They're lovely. Thank you very much. By the ways, this is Lucy Dragneel, Juvia."

"It's very nice to meet you miss." I greeted the woman.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." The woman named Juvia replied graciously.

"Juvia Lockser is my fiancée and future wife Lucy. I hope you two will get along because she will start coming to the office more often now."

"What? Fiancée? I didn't know Mr. Fullbuster had one." I thought to myself with a feeling of curiosity and a tinge of disappointment.

After then onwards, the conversation became awkward so I came up with a lame excuse and decided to leave.

I hailed a cab and entered it. I was about to head off for work when I realized, I quit my job because of the incident. I don't really know where to go anymore... I can't go home…

Natsu's POV

I awoke to the sound of birds chirping and the curtains softly billowing as the morning light filtered in the room and shining into my eyes.

I got did my usual morning routine and as I went to the living room, expecting to be greeted by the aromatic scent of eggs and bacon, instead I found a note:

"I have somewhere to be right now. I might be home late so don't wait up for me. ~Lucy"

That's strange. Lucy didn't have a job anymore, where could she possibly be?

Lucy has been acting strange since the incident that happened with Mr. Fullbuster.

Wait. What? I poisoned the wrongperson. I failed my task, my duty, my end of the role.

I scrambled my study desk in search of my cell phone. I quickly punched in the numbers hastily, trying to waste no more time.

"The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please leave a message."

Next on Love and Distrust

Chapter 9~ No Mercy In a Demon's Game

"Lisanna! Please help me! I'll do anything you ask please just help me. They're condemning the restaurant already if they find out that I did it they'l-"

"Listen, Natsu! I gave you a simple task and you failed it. This is your price to pay now. This burden is now yours."

"Beep." The line was cut.

I'm on my own now.

Someone… Anyone… Help me...

Hey guys! Here's chapter 8 for Love and Distrust. XD Anyways, a lot of people have been asking what's the pairing for this story. The answer according to the poll is….. NALU! So, yes this is a Nalu, I know Natsu is being such a prick now but just you wait, the final twist in the story will be the reason why Gray and Lucy can't be together(and NO, it is not because of Juvia).

Thanks again to all the readers and reviewers out there.3

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