Chapter 16: My True Feelings
OMG, I feel like killing myself. I told Kaoru that I didn't love him. Crap. I'm not so sure now if I really want to marry Fred now. I'm feeling so confused and feel like a traitor. I know I've let everyone, especially Nii-san down. But, I really want to please mom and Jin.
The evening breeze cools me down. I'm at Fred's one hell of a mansion. I'm supposed to meet his parents today. I spot Fred at the front door. He waves as I walk closer to him. I wave back. "Yuki, you look really beautiful," Fred smiles as he glance at my outfit. "Where's your parents?" I ask. "They'll be here soon."
Fred holds my hand firmly and as we wait in the dinning room, I'm thrown off-guard as he gives me a hug. I slowly push him away. "Sorry," Fred says, taking the hint. "it must be weird huh? I mean me hugging you like that," he said. Well duh. Like two days ago I was calling you boss. What do you expect me to say? Honey?? I think to myself.
I simply nod my head and we sat down in silence. Presently, Fred's parents came. His mother was a real beauty but I could tell that she was not a snobby or mean lady. She was very well behaved unlike her husband. Fred's father kept giving me all this sick looks. Eww.
"So how do you like Fred? Is he nice?" His father asked, leering at me. I swear, if he gives me that look again, I'm gonna kick him where it hurts most. Instead, I control my emotions and give a polite smile.
"Fred is very kind to me. I'm honestly flattered that he chose me, I don't think I really deserve this," I say. "Miss Lee, you are too modest. Why, you look fit to be a queen!" Fred's mother says. I can see Fred all nervous.
Soon after dinner, Fred takes me out for a walk. We stroll along the garden. I suddenly stop, the bad memories of me rejecting Kaoru is too much to bear. My heart starts getting unbearably heavy. "Yuki, are you alright?" Fred gave me a worried look. I nod weakly. "Are you feeling better? Why don't we postpone the wedding? You might faint during the wedding tomorrow,"
Tomorrow. I'm getting married tomorrow. Somehow, I get more upset but I don't say a word to Fred. Everywhere I go, I'm haunted by Kaoru's face. I keep thinking of him. What's wrong with me?
The next day…
Guests were streaming in the ballroom. As the make-up artist does the finishing touches, I suddenly feel so lonely, so cornered. "There, you're all done with your gown and make-up," The make-up artist beams and she went out of the room. Tears start to roll down my face. I curse myself, trying to stop the tears.
"Yuki?" Fred is behind me." I turn around, shock and hastily wipe my tears away. "I-I'm fine, Fred, really." he looks sad. "Do you really want to marry me?" He ask. For once, I'm unable to reply. My tears flow down once more. My make-up is smeared. I look like a mess.
"I don't know what to do!" I sob, falling into his arms. "Fred, I'm so confused!" I can't stop crying. Fred pulls me away. He takes out a ring. "I'll put the ring in one hand and you'll guess. If you guess correctly, we'll get married. If not, you'll run after Kaoru," Fred places his hands behind him then he brings his closed hands towards me.
"I…I choose the right one," He opens his right one. No ring. "Go," He whispers. "But your family…" "Don't worry, I'll take of my parents, you just go now!" He gently pushes me. "Fred, thank you!!" I call as I made my way towards the door. Fred opens up his left hand. There's no ring. He pulls out the ring from his back pocket. "Yuki, it was nice meeting you."
Meanwhile, I ran like crazy. My heart beats fast. Haruhi called me yesterday saying that Kaoru and Hikaru were going to Canada tonight. "Kaoru, I'm coming, wait for me. Please, wait for me!" I said out loud. I know now, the person I loved is Kaoru…
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