Revised.

Our Love Story

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If we deny love that is given to us,

If we refuse to give love,

Because we fear the pain of loss,

Then our lives will be empty,

Our loss greater.

-Tanis Half-Elven

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Mikan Sakura

I rang the doorbell of the Hyuuga residence, followed by regret that flows through me the second Aoi Hyuuga opened the door and welcome me in.

"Mikan-san," Aoi greeted cheerfully, "We are preparing for tonight's event!" she squealed with glee, oblivious to the events that led to this… engagement party. "I'm glad that Nii-san will finally propose to Luna-san," she glanced at me, checking for any reactions that I might give, "Well, I do feel bad that Nii-san and you did not end up together. I mean, it's been what? 13 years since you've known each other?" She sighed, obviously disappointed, "I guess, it will be better this way. But I always fancy you and Nii-san getting married together…" Aoi went on, stopping once in a while to talk to a staff to give directions.

"Where's your brother?" I said, interrupting her tale about how she pictured Natsume and my kids.

She looked at me worriedly, and then was changed into a sad smile, "I suppose he's in the music room. The one you used to own." She then left afterwards, her attention needed in the kitchen.

I do own a room or two in this manor, since Kaoru-san and my mom were best of friends. It was my mother's room when she stays here as a teenager. Well, Kaoru told me that it's better to let me have it since I don't have that many memories I can think of when mom and I were together. My mom died when I'm only 4 years old. She was lovely. Like what all mothers are. And for me, she was the most beautiful lady in the whole universe. She even wrote books for me. I remember that she will always sing me to sleep, singing me a lullaby that I can still remember. Well, maybe because Kaoru recorded it, and played it every time I went to sleep since my mom died.

And since, my dad was the heir of the Izumi Corporation, his parents forbade him to marry my mom. And yet, they still have their secret marriage, inviting only their closest friends. By that time, my mom was already pregnant.

And then, weeks after their marriage, my dad disappeared. He's not even there when I was born. But I never hated him for that. I love my dad so much, even though I haven't seen him yet.

I stopped in front of the door of my music room. I could hear him playing the piano, like he always does.

"What do you want?" his voice was sharp, and hell, it stung my heart to hear him talking to me like that, again.

"I'm…" my voice was caught in my throat, and I could feel his hatred towards me, "I'm sorry," There. I've said it, in my most sincere voice.

And I was truly sorry of what happened.

I let out the breath I was holding, and regretted looking up, catching him looking-no scratch that- glaring at me.

I found myself walking towards him, stopping only when I was a step away from touching him. I saw him tensed up, probably wondering what I will do.

"Natsume, please hear my explanation first." I begged, restraining myself from touching his shoulders, and shake him until he everything makes sense to him.

His glared became more intense, "I've enough of your lies, Mikan." He said my name with disgust, like he didn't want me to be here.

I reached out for him, almost touching his arm when he slapped my hand away. That was the closest thing he did from hitting me.

"Fine," I said, hoping that my voice wasn't shaky, "If that's what you want. Then we do it in your own way. But if you find out that Luna was cheating on you, don't come to me crying like a baby."

"Just go." He spat.

"Have a memorable engagement party." I said, before walking out of the room.

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Is the revised chapter good enough? Although, it was not that long.

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