The promise made but never kept

Chapter Forty

We landed on the airport. It's a snowy afternoon.

"Lucy, I heard about you and Natsu fighting..." Dad said, walking beside me.

"Why didn't you tell us?" he asked.

"I didn't want you to worry and besides it's my fault." I gave him a weak smile and he just nodded in understanding.

Our limo came and we hopped in.

We stopped in front of the Heartfilia estate.

"What time would mom be arriving, dad?" I asked.

"She'll be here tomorrow morning!" He smiled, looking extremely excited and I chuckled.

"Dad, would you mind if I visit him for a little bit?" I asked softly and he flashed a gentle smile then nod.

I smiled then grabbed my car keys and wallet from my room.

Yes. I have a lot of cars.

I drive my own car when I'm in Chicago.

While checking my wallet for my license, I ran towards the Mercedes Benz C-Class sports Sedan, my favorite.

I drove and passed by my favorite flower shop and parked.

Shutting the engine down, I walked towards the shop with my sunglass on.

"Hey Aries!" I greeted.

Aries looked up and smiled.

"Hi Lucy, I knew you'd come by anytime this week. I prepared special flowers for you." she greeted shyly.

"Thanks, Aries. You're a life-saver!" I smiled gently.

"Y-YOU S-SMILED!" she cheered and I chuckled then gave her a hug.

"Why do I keep on getting the same kind of reactions from you guys, especially you, florist?" I teased.

"Oh Lucy! You're back to your usual self!" she cried and hugged me tighter then I chuckled.

"Would you like to visit him with me, today?" I asked and her eyes widened.

"I'd love to but I'm sorry, the shop's kind of packed today. I'm really sorry!" She apologized and we looked around to see people walk in and out of the shop.

"It's okay, Aries. Thanks, anyway!" I waved off and smiled at her as I walked back to my car.

It's freezing!

Damn it. I forgot my coat!

I immediately turned the heater on and grabbed my gloves on the compartment.

I revved the engine and drove carefully to my sanctuary.

A place special in my heart.

As my eyes set on the grassy field with a huge crooked tree and two swings hanging on the branch of the tree.

The memories you left me...

(A/N: Kindly continuously play the instrumental.)

"Oi Lucy, I've decided! When that time comes, I'd want to lay here for the rest of my life!" he smiled.

"Why this place?" I inquired sadly, sitting in one of the swings.

"This place holds a lot of memories for us." He smiled with his wide toothy grin.

"Sting..." I said, holding my tears back.

"I love this place. It's peaceful and you got to love the view!" he smiled as he hugged me from behind.